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County's First Farm-to-Table Symposium Held at BlackRock Center

Montgomery County held its inaugural Farm-to-Table Symposium on Nov. 10 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Local Economy

County Creates Hiring Preference for Displaced Federal Workers

Bill 10-25E establishes a temporary preferential hiring category in Montgomery County government for workers displaced by federal layoffs.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Local Economy

Virtual 50+ Employment Expo Scheduled for Jan. 20

A free virtual job fair for residents 50 and older runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Jan. 20, coordinated by the Jewish Council for the Aging.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Available to All Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® platform offers 5,000+ free online courses and industry certifications to county residents.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

New online hub offers displaced federal employees and contractors guidance on unemployment, job search, and career development.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Local Economy

Wheaton Federal Workforce Career Center Opens for Displaced Workers

Montgomery County's Mobilize Montgomery FWCC in Wheaton offers job placement, career coaching, and financial counseling for federal workers.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendors for Clean & Lien Landscaping and Waste Removal

RFP #1187491 seeks vendors for residential landscaping, board-up, and solid waste removal under the county's Clean & Lien Program.

Procurement· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 31
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Window Cleaning and Power Washing Services

Montgomery County issued Amendment #1 on IFB #1189717 for window and glass surface cleaning and power washing on an as-needed basis.

Procurement· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 31
Local Economy

Procurement Hosts Online Veteran Preference Program Overview Jan. 21

The Office of Procurement holds a free Zoom open house on its Veteran Preference Program on January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 31
Local Economy

County MFD Business Spending Hits Record $274M in FY25

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

Procurement· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 31
Local Economy

Maryland Launches Community Business Compass Funding Portal

Maryland's new Community Business Compass portal helps businesses, nonprofits, and individuals find government grants, loans, and tax credits, starting with child care and fresh food.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 4 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Launches for Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery offers Montgomery County residents free access to over 5,000 online job training courses.

CFW· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from the Commission for Women”
Dec 24
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery has launched an online hub for federal employees and contractors facing job loss, covering benefits, job search, and legal aid.

CFW· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from the Commission for Women”
Dec 24
Local Economy

Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center Opens in Wheaton

Montgomery County has opened a career center in Wheaton dedicated to supporting displaced federal workers with job placement and coaching.

CFW· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from the Commission for Women”
Dec 24
Local Economy

Six Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Small Businesses

Montgomery County has six active Local Small Business Reserve Program solicitations open, covering cleaning, landscaping, landfill maintenance, and more.

Office of Procurement· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 23
Local Economy

Online Open House: Veteran Preference Program Overview Jan. 21

The Office of Procurement hosts a free Zoom overview of its Veteran Preference Program on January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Office of Procurement· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 23
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, 21.21% of eligible dollars.

Office of Procurement· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 23
Local Economy

Elrich Briefing to Cover Samsung Biologics-GSK Rockville Deal

County Executive Elrich holds virtual media briefing Dec. 23 on Samsung Biologics' pending purchase of GSK's Rockville campus.

PIO· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Dec 23
Local Economy

Samsung Biologics Buys GSK Rockville Campus for $280M

Samsung Biologics acquires GSK's Rockville manufacturing campus for $280M, preserving 500+ jobs in its first U.S. manufacturing site.

Elrich· Dec 22, 2025· 0 sources
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Samsung Biologics'…”
Dec 22
Local Economy

Montgomery College Raptor Tank 2025 Awards $5,000 to Student Entrepreneurs

Six student groups competed in Montgomery College's 13th Raptor Tank Business Pitch Competition on Nov. 19, vying for $5,000 in seed funding.

MCTV· Dec 22, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #277; December 22, 2025”
Dec 22
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