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County's Development Ombudsman Tom Lewis Named State House Special Advisor

County Executive Elrich praises departing Development Ombudsman Tom Lewis, appointed Special Advisor to House Speaker Peña-Melnyk.

Elrich· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on Maryland House of Delegates Speak…”
Dec 19
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training Platform

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery gives county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job skills courses.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery has launched an online Resource Hub for federal employees and contractors facing workforce reductions.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Local Economy

Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center Opens in Wheaton

Montgomery County has opened a dedicated career center in Wheaton for displaced federal workers, offering job placement and coaching.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Local Economy

FY26 Emerging Business District Grant Program Launching in January

Montgomery County's FY26 Emerging Business District Grant Program is expected to launch in January 2026, supporting nonprofit commercial district management entities.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Minimum Wage Rate Rises to $18.15 Per Hour as of July 2025

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

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Seeks Community Outreach Support Specialist via LSBRP

Montgomery County issued informal solicitation #1190272 for a Community Outreach Support Specialist under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Solicits Archive Record and Revit-Autodesk Data Integration Services

Montgomery County issued informal solicitation #1181463 for Archive Record and Revit-Autodesk Data Integration Services under LSBRP.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Solicits Bids for Window Cleaning and Power Washing

Montgomery County issued LSBRP solicitation IFB #1189717 for window, glass surface cleaning, and power washing services on an as-needed basis.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

Procurement Hosts Veteran Preference Program Online Open House

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

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Awards Record $274M to MFD Businesses in FY25

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

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

MCFRS Seeks Marine Motor Contractor, Bid Due Dec. 26

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service soliciting a local small business to supply and service Mercury Marine outboard motors for rescue boats.

Office of Procurement· Dec 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “MERCURY MARINE MOTORS AND INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR SERVICE …”
Dec 17
Local Economy

County Council Seeks Contractor for Community Outreach Role

Montgomery County Council issued an LSBRP solicitation for a Community Outreach Support Specialist; bids due Dec. 26, 2025.

Office of Procurement· Dec 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Community Outreach Support Specialist”
Dec 17
Local Economy

MCDOT Seeks Bids for Revit-Autodesk Data Integration

Montgomery County DOT issued an LSBRP solicitation for archive and Revit-Autodesk data integration services; bids due Dec. 30.

MCDOT· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Archive Record, and Revit- Autodesk Data Integration Services”
Dec 17
Local Economy

Elrich Briefing to Feature New MCEDC Chief, $7.5M Tech Fund

County Executive Elrich hosts virtual media briefing Dec. 17 with new MCEDC president and CEO to discuss $7.5M Technology Innovation and Founders Funds.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Dec 17
Local Economy

ABS December 2025 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store sales promotion throughout December 2025, while supplies last.

ABS· Dec 16, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Dec 16
Local Economy

MOVE Act Assists 55+ Businesses Since Taking Effect

The MOVE Act has helped more than 55 businesses, including over a dozen start-ups, relocate to or expand within Montgomery County.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Platform Now Available

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

montgomerycountymd· Dec 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing!”
Dec 12
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Career Fair Dec. 17 in Silver Spring

WorkSource Montgomery hosts a Career and Resource Fair December 17 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1–4 p.m.

montgomerycountymd· Dec 12, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing!”
Dec 12
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Worker Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub consolidates unemployment benefits, job search, legal assistance, and career resources for federal workers.

montgomerycountymd· Dec 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing!”
Dec 12
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