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Procurement Hosts Online Open House on Local Vendor Preferences Jan. 21

Montgomery County Procurement holds a free Zoom open house on Local and Veteran Preference Programs on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Local Economy

Self-Adhesive Labels Informal Solicitation #118943 Active

Montgomery County Procurement has an active informal solicitation (#118943) for self-adhesive labels.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Local Economy

County Aquatic Apparel Marketplace RFP #1178396 Open

Montgomery County seeking vendors for an aquatic apparel and accessories online marketplace and fulfillment contract under RFP #1178396.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Local Economy

Vet Services RFP Amendment Issued, Pre-Submission Jan. 21

Amendment #1 issued for canine/feline veterinary services RFP; pre-submission conference set for Jan. 21 via Microsoft Teams.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Local Economy

Green Career Conference Scheduled for February 19 in County

Montgomery County Green Bank and partners host a green career exploration and workforce development conference on February 19.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Local Economy

DEP Posts New Green Jobs on Sustainability Job Portal

Montgomery County DEP's Green Job Portal lists open positions in climate and sustainability fields.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Local Economy

DOL YouthBuild 2025 Grants Up to $2M for Youth Construction Training

US Dept. of Labor's YouthBuild program offers up to $2M for nonprofits and governments supporting low-income youth in construction trades; due March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Green Jobs Page Updated Weekly on My Green Montgomery

Montgomery County's My Green Montgomery site lists green-sector job openings updated weekly for residents seeking clean-economy work.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Local Economy

BGE Raises Gas and Electric Distribution Rates Jan. 2026

BGE increased its gas and electric delivery rates effective Jan. 1, 2026, raising the distribution portion of customer bills.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Local Economy

County Seeks LSBRP Vendors for Annual Business Conference

Montgomery County gauging interest from local small businesses to organize an annual business and nonprofit conference, budget up to $50K.

Office of Procurement· Jan 12, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Potential LSBRP Contracting Opportunity”
Jan 12
Local Economy

Gilchrist Center Seeks Two Part-Time Hires at East County Site

The Gilchrist Center is hiring a part-time Program Manager I and Customer Service Representative I at its East County location.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 12, 2026· 2 sources
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “The Gilchrist Center is Hiring!”
Jan 12
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendors for Multi-Dept Veterinary Services Contract

Montgomery County solicits local small businesses for canine, feline, and exotic animal vet services for Animal Services, Fire Rescue, and Police.

Office of Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Emergency and Non-Emergency Canine and Feline Veterinary Services with Exotics O…”
Jan 9
Local Economy

Four Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Small Businesses

Montgomery County has four open Local Small Business Reserve Program solicitations, including landscaping, cleaning, and aquatic apparel contracts.

Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 9
Local Economy

Procurement Office Hosts Local and Veteran Preference Webinar Jan. 21

The Office of Procurement holds a free online open house on the Local and Veteran Preference Program on January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 9
Local Economy

Local Small Business Contracts Reach Record 33.7% Share in FY25

The County awarded $133M to Local Small Business Reserve Program vendors in FY25, the highest LSBRP percentage since the program launched in 2009.

Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 9
Local Economy

County MFD Spend Hits 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.

Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 9
Local Economy

ABS January 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sale promotion throughout January 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Jan 6
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendor for Aquatic Apparel Online Marketplace

Montgomery County Recreation is soliciting local small businesses to operate an aquatic apparel and accessories online marketplace and fulfillment service.

Office of Procurement· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Aquatic Apparel and Accessories Online Marketplace and Fulfillment”
Jan 6
Local Economy

Virtual 50+ Employment Expo Scheduled for January 20

Free virtual job expo for adults 50+ on Jan. 20, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., featuring age-friendly employers and job search workshops.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Local Economy

JCA Career Gateway Offers Job Training for 50+ Workers in January

Five-day virtual job search training for adults 50+ runs Jan. 12–22 via Zoom for $99; next session starts March 2.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
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