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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 link
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 link
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 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing!”
Dec 12
Local Economy

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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
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