County to launch FY26 Emerging Business District Grant Program supporting formation of nonprofit commercial district management entities.
WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery offers free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job skills courses for county residents.
WorkSource Montgomery's new online Resource Hub offers unemployment, job search, legal, and career resources for federal employees and contractors.
Montgomery County's Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton offers job placement, coaching, and financial counseling.
The ECON Committee receives a briefing on 2025 Q2-Q3 economic indicators, including employment, real estate, and venture capital trends.
The ECON Committee reviews a resolution to redesignate WorkSource Montgomery as the County's workforce development organization before its June 30 expiration.
Montgomery County has three active Local Small Business Reserve solicitations: aquatic apparel, veterinary services, and self-adhesive labels.
The Office of Procurement hosts a free online open house on responding to RFPs on Feb. 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m. via Zoom.
Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned businesses in FY25, up 10% from last year.
DHCA funded exterior and parking lot improvements for local businesses at Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue, finished February 2025.
Maryland DHCD designated Long Branch as a Main Street Maryland community, the second such designation in Montgomery County.
Bill 1-26 proposes removing the Office of Legislative Oversight's required annual report on minimum wage and the local economy.
Nonprofit Montgomery's second annual Tools to Thrive Expo, focused on nonprofit resilience and capacity building, is scheduled for March 2, 2026.
A new $550,000 multi-year FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program is anticipated to launch in February 2026 to support local food supply.
Montgomery County's FY26 Emerging Business District Grant Program is anticipated to launch in late January 2026 to seed new commercial districts.
County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Jan. 21 on the Federal Workforce Career Center and Oct–Nov 2025 unemployment figures.
Montgomery County Procurement holds a free Zoom open house Jan. 21 covering Local Small Business Reserve and Veteran Business Preference programs.
WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery platform gives county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job skills and certification courses.
WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub offers displaced federal workers and contractors guidance on unemployment benefits, job search, and legal assistance.
Montgomery County opens a dedicated career center in Wheaton for displaced federal workers, offering job placement, coaching, and financial counseling.