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Wheaton Federal Workforce Career Center Open for Displaced Workers

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

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

County Seeks Bids for Clean & Lien Landscaping, Board-up Services

Montgomery County DHCA issued a local small business solicitation (#1187419) for residential landscaping, board-up, and solid waste removal; bids due Jan. 14, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Dec 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Residential Landscaping, Board-up, and Solid Waste Removal Services for Clean &a…”
Dec 12
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, a 10% increase year-over-year.

Office of Procurement· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 11
Local Economy

Council Proclaims Small Business Saturday, Honors Two Local Firms

Montgomery County Council issued its annual Small Business Saturday proclamation, with Kefa Cafe and The Branded Company accepting honors.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Local Economy

Mobilize Montgomery Career Center Aids Federal Workers

Council members and Gov. Wes Moore visited the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center to discuss relief for furloughed federal workers.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Local Economy

ECON Committee Holds First Worksession on County Retail Market

The County Council's ECON Committee convened the first of several worksessions on Montgomery County's retail economy.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Local Economy

County Opens Federal Workforce Career Center with $700K in Funding

Montgomery County launched the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center for laid-off federal workers, backed by $700K.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Local Economy

Creative Wheaton Seeks Part-Time Executive Director, Board Members

Creative Wheaton is hiring a part-time Executive Director and recruiting new board members for its arts and cultural programming organization.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Local Economy

County Issues RFP for $2M Innovation Incubator Operator

Montgomery County has issued an RFP for a third-party operator to run a new incubator and innovation network funded at $2 million in FY26.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Local Economy

Bill 22-25 Would Require Hotel Labor Peace Agreements

Council's full vote on Bill 22-25, requiring labor peace agreements at hotels with county financial interest, is tentatively set for Sept. 16.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Local Economy

Upcounty Taste Tour Passport Contest Runs Through Aug. 30

GGCC's Summer 2025 Upcounty Taste Tour lets diners earn prize entries by visiting member restaurants through August 30.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Local Economy

Hotel Labor Peace Agreement Bill Heads to Joint Committee Worksession

Bill 22-25, requiring labor peace agreements at hotels with county financial interest, goes to a joint GO/ECON Committee worksession July 24.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Local Economy

Workforce Training Webinar Tonight via Zoom, July 23

Councilmember Balcombe hosts a free online session on workforce training and certification programs at 7PM July 23.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Local Economy

Chevy Chase Acura Launches Automotive Career Pathways for Latino Youth

Chevy Chase Acura in Bethesda unveiled a new Automotive Career Pathways Program for underserved Latino youth in partnership with Identity, Inc.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Local Economy

ECON Committee Reviews Economic Indicators, Small Business Grants

County Council's ECON committee meets July 10 on Q1 economic indicators and July 14 to review new small-business competitive grant process.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Local Economy

Virtual Session on Workforce Training for Federal Workers

Councilmember Balcombe hosts final 'United in Service and Support' webinar July 23 at 7PM on workforce training and certification.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Local Economy

UMD Health Computing Institute Planned Near North Bethesda Metro

A major life-sciences mixed-use project near North Bethesda Metro will house UMD's Institute for Health Computing, backed by $40M county funding.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Local Economy

$700K Allocated to Support Federal Workers in Job Transition

FY26 budget gives Worksource Montgomery $700K to provide employment services tailored to displaced federal workers.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Local Economy

FY26 Budget Funds New Business Incubator and Innovation Network

County budget provides funding to launch a new incubator and innovation network program for local entrepreneurs.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Local Economy

County Launches 'Mobilize Montgomery' Resource Hub for Federal Workers

Montgomery County has launched Mobilize Montgomery, a one-stop resource page for residents and businesses affected by federal budget cuts.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
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