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WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online Resource Hub provides federal employees and contractors with job search, legal, and unemployment benefit guidance.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Opens Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton

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

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Opens Solicitation for Business Cohort Training Providers

Montgomery County is accepting ongoing applications from organizations to deliver business cohort training programs for local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits.

MCDOT· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches New Business Training Network”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Seeks Medical Staff Bids for Recreation Programs

Montgomery County Recreation issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1188825) for on-site medical staff; bids due Feb. 24, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Office of Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Medical Staff for Recreation Programs”
Feb 20
Local Economy

MCPL Seeks Vendor for Digital Library Card Address Verification

Montgomery County Public Libraries issued a Local Small Business solicitation for digital address verification at card renewal; bids due Feb. 24.

Office of Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Digital Library Card Account Address Verification and Renewal Service”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Minimum Wage Rate Rose to $18.15/Hour in July 2025

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour effective July 1, 2025, applicable to County contracts.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Local Economy

OLO Survey on Small Business Contracting Closes Feb. 28

The Office of Legislative Oversight is seeking feedback from local small businesses on County contracting experiences; deadline is Feb. 28, 2026.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Local Economy

Solicitation Open for Council Office Building Auditorium

Montgomery County Procurement has an active informal solicitation (#1192482) for the Council Office Building Auditorium.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Local Economy

RFP Open for Youth Media Services Contract

Montgomery County seeks bids for Youth Media Services; pre-submission conference set for March 4, 2026 via virtual Teams meeting.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Launches Food Aggregation Grant to Connect Farms with Institutions

New grant program aims to link small local farms with schools, hospitals, and senior centers as institutional buyers.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Local Economy

Bill 7-26 Would Ease Permitting Rules for County Farmers

Proposed legislation would clarify agricultural activities and exempt farms from commercial permitting standards in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Local Economy

Procurement Open House: Responding to an RFP

Montgomery County Office of Procurement hosts online session on responding to Requests for Proposal, Feb. 18, 10–11am.

Procurement· Feb 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - tomorrow!”
Feb 17
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Now Available

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® program offers 5,000+ free online courses and career pathway training for all county residents.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

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

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Local Economy

Wheaton Federal Workforce Career Center Opens for Displaced Workers

Montgomery County opens the Mobilize Montgomery FWCC in Wheaton to help displaced federal workers find jobs and career support.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Local Economy

County Seeks Two Vendors for Balloon Décor Services

Montgomery County Recreation is soliciting two local small businesses to provide balloon décor for county events; bids due Feb. 20.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Balloon Decor”
Feb 13
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Pool Grounds Wildlife Control

Montgomery County Recreation is soliciting local small businesses for snake and Canada Goose management at seven outdoor pools. Deadline Feb. 20.

Office of Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Wildlife Control Services”
Feb 13
Local Economy

Procurement Hosts Online Open House on RFP Response Tips

County Procurement holds a free Zoom open house on responding to RFPs on Feb. 18, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Local Economy

OLO Surveys Small Businesses on County Contracting Experience

The Office of Legislative Oversight seeks feedback from small, minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses by Feb. 20, 2026.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Informal Solicitations Open for Bids

County has open informal solicitations for Council Office Building Auditorium (#1192482), Wildlife Control Services (#1188823), and Balloon Decor (#1188832).

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
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