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Maryland Service Corps Seeks Montgomery County Host Site Partners

Maryland's DSCI program connects 18–24-year-olds with organizations for 9-month workforce service; applications accepted on a rolling basis.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Local Economy

DPS Hiring Permit Technicians and Inspectors

Montgomery County DPS is recruiting permit technicians and inspectors; openings are listed on the county's online job board.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Local Economy

County Expands Contracting for Women- and Veteran-Owned Firms

Montgomery County broadens contracting opportunities for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses through updated procurement programs.

Procurement· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Aug 7
Local Economy

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House Aug. 19

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a free Zoom open house for vendors on August 19, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Aug 7
Local Economy

County Council Votes 18-Month Data Center Pause

Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two bills imposing an 18-month moratorium on new data center development.

Fani-González· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
Local Economy

Montgomery College Hiring Energy and Sustainability Analyst

Montgomery College seeks an Energy and Sustainability Analyst in Rockville to audit buildings and advance campus sustainability goals.

mc_climate· Aug 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: August - It's cool on the bus”
Aug 1
Local Economy

M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks Hiring Natural Areas Horticulturalist

M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks seeks a Natural Areas Horticulturalist based in Germantown to manage native plant habitats.

mc_climate· Aug 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: August - It's cool on the bus”
Aug 1
Local Economy

Powering Economic Opportunity Fund Applications Due Aug. 12

GitLab Foundation and FWF offer up to $500K for workforce projects in renewable energy; applications due August 12, 2026.

mc_climate· Aug 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: August - It's cool on the bus”
Aug 1
Local Economy

Long Branch Earns Maryland Main Street Designation

Long Branch received official Maryland Main Street designation, recognizing it as a hub for economic revitalization and small business growth.

Sayles· Jul 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Leading Locally. Impacting Nationally.”
Jul 31
Local Economy

Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Hold Apprenticeship Graduation

Graduates of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters apprenticeship program were celebrated at a July ceremony.

Sayles· Jul 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Leading Locally. Impacting Nationally.”
Jul 31
Local Economy

JSSA Career Gateway Offers Job Training for Adults 50+ Starting Sept.

JSSA's Career Gateway program offers six $99 job-search training sessions for adults 50+ via Zoom, starting September 2026.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Services and Old Brighten Prospects for the Future”
Jul 31
Local Economy

County Expands Contracting Access for Women- and Veteran-Owned Firms

Montgomery County announces expanded contracting opportunities targeting women-owned and veteran-owned businesses.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Local Economy

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House August 19

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a free online open house via Zoom on August 19, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Local Economy

County Opens EMS Cost Reporting Services Solicitation

Montgomery County is seeking bids for Emergency Medical Services Supplemental Payment Program cost reporting services via informal solicitation 1199936.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Local Economy

Maryland Tax-Free Week Aug. 9–15: Clothing, Footwear Exempt

Maryland's tax-free shopping week runs Aug. 9–15, 2026, exempting clothing and footwear priced $100 or less from the state's 6% sales tax.

Glass· Jul 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette: July 30, 2026”
Jul 30
Local Economy

Council Approves ZTA 26-05 to Fast-Track Major Job-Creating Projects

Montgomery County Council passed the Job Creation Project ZTA, offering expedited approvals for developments creating 200+ net new jobs in strategic industries.

Fani-González· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council Passes Initiative to Boost Job Growth and Spur Economic Development”
Jul 28
Local Economy

MCFRS Seeks Vendor for EMS Cost Reporting Services

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service issued an LSBRP solicitation for EMS Supplemental Payment Program cost reporting; bids due Aug. 7.

Procurement· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supplemental Payment Program (ESPP) Cost Report…”
Jul 24
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Launched

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery offers county residents free 24/7 access to 5,000+ online job skills courses for up to six months.

CFW· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Cue the Confetti! The CFW Just Won an Award!”
Jul 24
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery has launched an online Resource Hub for federal employees and contractors facing job loss or funding cuts.

CFW· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Cue the Confetti! The CFW Just Won an Award!”
Jul 24
Local Economy

MCPS Hiring Bus Drivers; Minimum Age 21 Required

MCPS is actively recruiting bus drivers; candidates must be at least 21, hold a high school diploma, and have a clean driving record.

MCPS· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Cue the Confetti! The CFW Just Won an Award!”
Jul 24
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