Montgomery County's updated Wage Requirements Law rate of $18.15 per hour took effect July 1, 2025, for county contractors.
County procurement has three open Local Small Business Reserve solicitations: aquatic apparel, veterinary services, and self-adhesive labels.
The Office of Procurement hosts a free Zoom open house on responding to RFPs on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m.
Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible spending.
Shepherd's Table celebrated new graduates of the Rising Chefs Culinary Skills Training Program, placing participants in livable-wage careers.
EcoLatinos is accepting registrations for free, Spanish-language landscaping and forestry training programs with financial incentives in Silver Spring and Maryland.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service firefighters discuss careers, pay, benefits, and the training academy on Radio América Jan. 30.
County to launch a $550K grant for establishing a local food aggregation facility to meet wholesale and institutional market demand.
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.