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Online Procurement Open House Set for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement hosts a virtual general session open house via Zoom on March 18, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

Procurement Event Series Co-Hosted With MD Black Chamber

Three Thursday workshops on county procurement run March 12, 19, and 26, 2026 at Rockville Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

Local Small Businesses Hit Record 33.7% Contract Share in FY25

LSBRP-certified local small businesses received $133M — 33.7% of eligible spending — in FY25, the highest percentage since the program's 2009 launch.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

County Awards Record $274M to MFD Businesses in FY25

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

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

County Executive's Office Seeks Summer Climate Interns

The Montgomery County Executive's Office is recruiting college and graduate students for paid summer 2026 climate policy and outreach internships.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

DEP Seeks Refuse Disposal Cashier for Solid Waste Transfer Station

DEP is hiring a Grade 13 Refuse Disposal Cashier to operate weigh stations at Montgomery County's Solid Waste Transfer Station complex.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

DEP Hiring Stream Restoration Engineer III, Grade 25

Montgomery County DEP is recruiting an Engineer III for stream restoration engineering, construction review, and quality control work.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

DEP Posts Paid Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Internships

DEP is hiring college/graduate students for paid summer watershed restoration internships at $18.15/hr; applications due March 31.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Council Committee Approves $62M for North Bethesda Life-Sciences Project

Economic Development Committee advanced $12M for site infrastructure and $50M for the UMD Institute for Health Computing building.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Fani-González Introduces ZTA 26-05 Job Creation Zoning Bill

A new zoning measure would expedite approvals for projects in strategic industries or generating at least 200 jobs.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Green Business Certification Program Open to Landscapers

Montgomery County's voluntary Green Business Certification program is open to landscaping companies in garden center, installation, design, and maintenance categories.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Watershed Restoration Division Seeks Summer 2026 Interns

Montgomery County's Watershed Restoration Division is hiring college students for paid summer internships at $18.15/hr; deadline March 31.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

County Launches Climate Accelerator Internship for Summer 2026

Montgomery County Executive's Office is accepting applications for a paid summer climate internship through April 17, 2026.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Local Economy

Federal NIH Research Grant Cuts Alarm Montgomery County Officials

County Executive Elrich flagged troubling federal budget guidance reducing National Institutes of Health research grants.

Elrich· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 4
Local Economy

FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Stage Two Launch Expected Soon

Stage Two of the FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant, awarding $550K for a local food aggregation facility, expected in early March 2026.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Local Economy

MoCoRec Hiring Summer Camp and Lifeguard Staff

MoCoRec is recruiting camp counselors, directors, lifeguards, and swim instructors for summer; pay starts at $17.65/hr.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 7 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Local Economy

ABS March 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store sales promotion throughout March 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Mar 3
Local Economy

Biotech Startup Pitch Showcase Set for April 14

Four biomedical startup founders will pitch for residency in the new HJF Innovation Labs at a April 14 networking showcase.

MCEDC· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation Launch New Biotech Innovation …”
Mar 3
Local Economy

County, HJF Launch Biotech Innovation Labs in Bethesda

Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation open a dual-use military/civilian biotech incubator for startups in Bethesda.

MCEDC· Mar 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation Launch New Biotech Innovation …”
Mar 3
Local Economy

Henry Jackson Foundation Innovation Labs Grand Opening Held

The Henry Jackson Foundation Innovation Labs held a grand opening ceremony in Montgomery County.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
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