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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 link
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Local Economy

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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
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