Laurie Boyer Babb

Laurie is part of the Business Development team with a focus on key industries including hospitality, finance and insurance, along with efforts to support corporate headquarters. She is also managing the VLT Loan Fund program which is a great tool to assist small businesses with working capital to grow their companies.

Laurie brings to MCEDC more than 20 years’ experience in economic development and has held multiple key positions with Montgomery County organizations. She was the Economic Development Manager for Montgomery County Government responsible for overseeing targeted economic development incentive programs, administering contracts with vendors providing economic development services on behalf of the County, and providing support services to local businesses. Prior to that, Laurie was the Executive Director of Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI), responsible for supporting business attraction, growth, and entrepreneurial support in the City of Rockville. She also previously served as the Executive Director for the Frederick County Office of Economic Development.

Laurie earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications/Spanish from Juniata College in Pennsylvania, along with a master’s degree in Communication Studies from West Virginia University. She has held a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation since 2006. A graduate of Leadership Montgomery, Class of 2014, she is also a member and past president of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) and serves as the Secretary of the MEDA Foundation Board.