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Council Introduces Bill to Prefer Displaced Federal Workers in Hiring

Expedited Bill 10-25 would give displaced federal workers a preference in Montgomery County government hiring.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Local Economy

Restaurant Regulations Town Hall Set for Feb. 24 in Wheaton

DHHS and Permitting Services join Councilmember Fani-González for a restaurant regulations town hall on February 24, 10 a.m.–noon.

Fani-González· Feb 18, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More info on More Housing NOW”
Feb 18
Local Economy

Restaurant Regulations Town Hall Slated for Feb. 24 in Wheaton

Fani-González hosts a Feb. 24 meeting on food service regulations with DHHS and Dept. of Permitting Services, open to existing and prospective restaurants.

Fani-González· Feb 7, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Upcoming town halls on housing and restaurants”
Feb 7
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Highlights Job Support for Federal Workers

Montgomery County points federal workers facing employment uncertainty to WorkSource Montgomery, the county's workforce development hub.

Balcombe· Feb 6, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Thursday, February 6, 2025”
Feb 6
Local Economy

Visit Montgomery Seeks Input on Rural Tourism Strategy

Visit Montgomery is collecting community input via a Rural Montgomery Community Survey to shape tourism strategy for the county's rural areas.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Local Economy

Wheaton Arts & Entertainment Board Establishes 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment Board of Directors achieved nonprofit 501(c)(3) status in 2024, advancing arts and economic development in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Sports Tourism Task Force Launches Feasibility Study for New Facility

Montgomery County's Sport Tourism Task Force, formed in July 2024, is conducting a feasibility and market demand study for a new multi-use sports facility.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Restaurant Owners Town Hall Scheduled for February 24 in Wheaton

A Feb. 24 town hall at M-NCPPC HQ in Wheaton will guide restaurant owners through Maryland food facility regulations and county permitting.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Expedited Bill 23-23 Would Extend Minority Business Program Sunset Date

Bill to extend the sunset date of the Minority Owned Business Purchasing Program heads to public hearing Jan. 21.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
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