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FY26 Emerging Business District Grants Coming in Next 30 Days

County to launch FY26 Emerging Business District Grant Program supporting formation of nonprofit commercial district management entities.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Available to All Residents

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

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online Resource Hub offers unemployment, job search, legal, and career resources for federal employees and contractors.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Wheaton Federal Workforce Career Center Opens for Displaced Workers

Montgomery County's Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton offers job placement, coaching, and financial counseling.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Local Economy

ECON Committee Briefed on County's 2025 Q2-Q3 Economic Data

The ECON Committee receives a briefing on 2025 Q2-Q3 economic indicators, including employment, real estate, and venture capital trends.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Local Economy

ECON Committee to Consider WorkSource Montgomery Redesignation

The ECON Committee reviews a resolution to redesignate WorkSource Montgomery as the County's workforce development organization before its June 30 expiration.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Businesses

Montgomery County has three active Local Small Business Reserve solicitations: aquatic apparel, veterinary services, and self-adhesive labels.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Procurement Open House on RFP Responses Set Feb. 18

The Office of Procurement hosts a free online open house on responding to RFPs on Feb. 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m. via Zoom.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

County MFD Businesses Receive Record $274M in FY25

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned businesses in FY25, up 10% from last year.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Long Branch Façade Improvement Program Work Completed

DHCA funded exterior and parking lot improvements for local businesses at Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue, finished February 2025.

DHCA· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Long Branch’s Designation as a Main Street Maryland…”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Long Branch Named 35th Main Street Maryland Community

Maryland DHCD designated Long Branch as a Main Street Maryland community, the second such designation in Montgomery County.

PIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Long Branch’s Designation as a Main Street Maryland…”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Bill 1-26 Would Cut Annual County Minimum Wage Report

Bill 1-26 proposes removing the Office of Legislative Oversight's required annual report on minimum wage and the local economy.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Nonprofit Montgomery Tools to Thrive Expo Set for March 2

Nonprofit Montgomery's second annual Tools to Thrive Expo, focused on nonprofit resilience and capacity building, is scheduled for March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Local Economy

County to Launch $550K Local Food Aggregation Grant in February

A new $550,000 multi-year FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program is anticipated to launch in February 2026 to support local food supply.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Local Economy

FY26 Emerging Business District Grant Program Launching Soon

Montgomery County's FY26 Emerging Business District Grant Program is anticipated to launch in late January 2026 to seed new commercial districts.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Local Economy

Elrich Briefing: Federal Workforce Center, Unemployment Data

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Jan. 21 on the Federal Workforce Career Center and Oct–Nov 2025 unemployment figures.

PIO· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jan 21
Local Economy

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House on Local, Veteran Business Programs

Montgomery County Procurement holds a free Zoom open house Jan. 21 covering Local Small Business Reserve and Veteran Business Preference programs.

Office of Procurement· Jan 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - tomorrow!”
Jan 20
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training to Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery platform gives county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job skills and certification courses.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub offers displaced federal workers and contractors guidance on unemployment benefits, job search, and legal assistance.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Local Economy

Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center Opens in Wheaton

Montgomery County opens a dedicated career center in Wheaton for displaced federal workers, offering job placement, coaching, and financial counseling.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
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