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County Wage Requirements Law Sets $18.15/Hour Minimum

Montgomery County's updated Wage Requirements Law rate of $18.15 per hour took effect July 1, 2025, for county contractors.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Vendors

County procurement has three open Local Small Business Reserve solicitations: aquatic apparel, veterinary services, and self-adhesive labels.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Local Economy

Procurement Online Open House on RFP Responses Feb. 18

The Office of Procurement hosts a free Zoom open house on responding to RFPs on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Local Economy

MoCo MFD Businesses Hit Record $274M in FY25 Awards

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible spending.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Local Economy

Rising Chefs Culinary Training Program Graduates New Class

Shepherd's Table celebrated new graduates of the Rising Chefs Culinary Skills Training Program, placing participants in livable-wage careers.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Local Economy

EcoLatinos Opens 2026 Free Spanish Landscaping Training Registration

EcoLatinos is accepting registrations for free, Spanish-language landscaping and forestry training programs with financial incentives in Silver Spring and Maryland.

MCCouncil· Jan 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Explore Career Opportunities with Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service on…”
Jan 29
Local Economy

MCFRS Recruitment Spotlighted on En Sintonía Radio Show Friday

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service firefighters discuss careers, pay, benefits, and the training academy on Radio América Jan. 30.

MCCouncil· Jan 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Explore Career Opportunities with Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service on…”
Jan 29
Local Economy

$550K Local Food Aggregation Grant Launching Early February

County to launch a $550K grant for establishing a local food aggregation facility to meet wholesale and institutional market demand.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Local Economy

FY26 Emerging Business District Grants Coming in Next 30 Days

County to launch FY26 Emerging Business District Grant Program supporting formation of nonprofit commercial district management entities.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Available to All Residents

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

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online Resource Hub offers unemployment, job search, legal, and career resources for federal employees and contractors.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Wheaton Federal Workforce Career Center Opens for Displaced Workers

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

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Local Economy

ECON Committee Briefed on County's 2025 Q2-Q3 Economic Data

The ECON Committee receives a briefing on 2025 Q2-Q3 economic indicators, including employment, real estate, and venture capital trends.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Local Economy

ECON Committee to Consider WorkSource Montgomery Redesignation

The ECON Committee reviews a resolution to redesignate WorkSource Montgomery as the County's workforce development organization before its June 30 expiration.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Businesses

Montgomery County has three active Local Small Business Reserve solicitations: aquatic apparel, veterinary services, and self-adhesive labels.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Procurement Open House on RFP Responses Set Feb. 18

The Office of Procurement hosts a free online open house on responding to RFPs on Feb. 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m. via Zoom.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

County MFD Businesses Receive 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.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Long Branch Façade Improvement Program Work Completed

DHCA funded exterior and parking lot improvements for local businesses at Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue, finished February 2025.

DHCA· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Long Branch’s Designation as a Main Street Maryland…”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Long Branch Named 35th Main Street Maryland Community

Maryland DHCD designated Long Branch as a Main Street Maryland community, the second such designation in Montgomery County.

PIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Long Branch’s Designation as a Main Street Maryland…”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Bill 1-26 Would Cut Annual County Minimum Wage Report

Bill 1-26 proposes removing the Office of Legislative Oversight's required annual report on minimum wage and the local economy.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
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