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MoCoRec Hiring Lifeguards for Summer 2026

Montgomery County Recreation is recruiting lifeguards aged 15+ for summer pool season; applicants need current certifications and must pass swim tests.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Local Economy

Council Unanimously Passes Farm Permitting Exemption Bill

Bill 7-26 confirms agricultural purposes include farm business, admin, and product-processing functions, easing commercial permit requirements.

Luedtke· Apr 7, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Council Passes Bill to Reduce Red Tape for Farms and Agriculture”
Apr 7
Local Economy

Council to Vote on Removing Minimum Wage Report Requirement

Bill 1-26 would eliminate the annual OLO report on county minimum wage implementation, citing unavailable federal data.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Local Economy

County Procurement Hosts 'How to Do Business' Workshop April 9

Free one-hour virtual workshop co-hosted with Maryland Women's Business Center covers how to contract with Montgomery County.

Procurement· Apr 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Upcoming Spring Events”
Apr 6
Local Economy

Vendor Connection Summit Comes to Silver Spring April 22

Expo-style event connects vendors with 50+ prime contractors, government agencies, and local resources at Silver Spring Civic Building.

Procurement· Apr 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Upcoming Spring Events”
Apr 6
Local Economy

ABS Opens Rare Whiskey Lottery Registration April 12

Montgomery County ABS opens registration April 12–18 for lotteries offering 900+ bottles of rare spirits including Pappy Van Winkle and Weller Millennium.

ABS· Apr 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services to Open Registration for Lotteries O…”
Apr 6
Local Economy

DEP Offers Electric Landscaping Equipment Training, $500 Rebate, May 13

DEP hosts a May 13 bilingual training and certification for small landscapers on electric equipment, with a $500 rebate available.

DEP· Apr 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations”
Apr 3
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers 5,000+ Free Online Job Training Courses

WorkSource Montgomery's free SkillUp® platform gives Montgomery County residents 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job skills courses.

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new Resource Hub connects displaced federal employees and contractors to unemployment, job search, and legal resources.

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Local Economy

Procurement Online Open House on Upcoming Solicitations April 15

Montgomery County Procurement holds a virtual open house previewing upcoming solicitations via Zoom on April 15, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Apr 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 3
Local Economy

Procurement Workshop Co-Hosted with Women's Business Center April 9

Free online workshop on doing business with Montgomery County, co-hosted with the Maryland Women's Business Center, set for April 9, 2026.

Procurement· Apr 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 3
Local Economy

Five Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Businesses

Montgomery County Procurement has five active Local Small Business Reserve solicitations open, including graphic design, legal, and floor services.

Procurement· Apr 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 3
Local Economy

DEP Launches Green Business Certification Spotlight Series

DEP's voluntary Green Business Certification Program will be highlighted in upcoming newsletter editions, showcasing certified local businesses.

DEP· Apr 2, 2026· 1 source
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Apr 2
Local Economy

LEAD Forum: Business Resilience Conference Set for April 30 in Silver Spring

One-day conference at Silver Spring Civic Building on April 30 targets executives navigating federal procurement and funding changes; tickets $50, $10 for federal workers.

mcg-pio· Apr 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Partners with Leadership Montgomery to Support Federal Contrac…”
Apr 2
Local Economy

County Partners with Leadership Montgomery on Federal Contractor Support

Montgomery County selects Leadership Montgomery to run training, cohorts, and a conference for businesses hit by federal procurement changes.

mcg-pio· Apr 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Partners with Leadership Montgomery to Support Federal Contrac…”
Apr 2
Local Economy

Samsung Biologics Opens First U.S. Plant in Rockville, Retaining 500 Jobs

Samsung Biologics cut the ribbon on its first U.S. biomanufacturing facility in Rockville, a $353M acquisition of the former GSK campus.

mcg-pio· Apr 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Opening of Samsung Biologics’ First U.S. Manufactur…”
Apr 1
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Check Management Services

Montgomery County Finance Dept. issued an LSBRP solicitation for Check Management Services; bids due April 8, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Office of Procurement· Apr 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Check Management Services”
Apr 1
Local Economy

County Seeks Community Outreach Specialist Contractor

Montgomery County Council issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1194965) for a Community Outreach Specialist; bids due April 6, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Apr 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Community Outreach Specialist”
Apr 1
Local Economy

County Office Seeks Summer Climate Interns, Apply by April 17

Montgomery County's Office of the County Executive is hiring paid summer climate interns; applications due April 17, 2026.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Local Economy

Elrich to Attend World Vaccine Congress in DC

County Executive Elrich plans to attend the World Vaccine Congress at the DC Convention Center on April 1.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
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