We are a CHARACTER COUNTS! City.

When deciding where to locate your business the City of Gaithersburg has it all — prime location, available office space,  a highly-skilled workforce, exceptional access to public transportation and institutes of higher learning, and an environment that enforces a commitment to character and civility.  In fact, Gaithersburg is ranked the 4th best area in the country for business by Fortune magazine.

Economic development is one of the City's highest priorities. Our Economic Development Office is available to help existing companies grow and prospective new employers thrive.  We are a CHARACTER COUNTS! city, signifying the involvement of residents, businesses and organizations to ensure that Gaithersburg is a great place to live, work, learn and play.

Prime Location

Gaithersburg is located in the heart of the Washington-Baltimore region which is home to 87 percent of Maryland residents.  The region is also the 4th largest retail market in the country.

To explore the benefits the City of Gaithersburg has to offer, we invite you to begin with the links below to browse our website. . .