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WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub provides unemployment, job search, and legal resources for displaced federal workers and contractors.

WorkSource Montgomery· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest: Show Us What You’ve Got by March 31!”
Mar 20
Local Economy

Montgomery County First to Join COG Local Food Procurement Challenge

County Council votes March 24 on resolution to join COG Local Food Procurement Challenge; press conference follows at 12:30 p.m. in Rockville.

Friedson· Mar 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Montgomery County a…”
Mar 20
Local Economy

Vendor Connection Summit Coming to Silver Spring April 22

Montgomery County Procurement's Vendor Connection Summit takes place April 22, 2026, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 9 a.m.–noon.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

Procurement Online Open House Scheduled for April 15

Montgomery County Procurement hosts a Zoom open house on upcoming solicitations on April 15, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

MBE Certification Workshop Set for March 26 in Rockville

Montgomery County Procurement and MD Black Chamber of Commerce co-host a free MBE Certification workshop at Rockville Memorial Library on March 26.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendor for Harley-Davidson Parts and Repair

Montgomery County issued Informal Solicitation #1193981 for standardized Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, maintenance, and repair services.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

County Solicits Bids for Surplus Equipment Disposal, Recycling

Montgomery County is accepting bids under Informal Solicitation #1193369 for surplus equipment disposal and recycling services.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendor for Youth Media Services

Montgomery County has issued Amendment #1 to RFP #1176186 for Youth Media Services under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

Council Passes Biohealth Campus Zoning Amendment ZTA 26-03

ZTA 26-03 expands eligibility for biohealth companies to qualify for expedited regulatory review in Montgomery County.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Local Economy

Joint Committee Reviews Bill to Drop Annual Minimum Wage Report

Joint ECON-HHS Committee meets March 19 at 1:30 p.m. to review Bill 1-26, which would remove OLO's required annual minimum wage impact report.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Local Economy

Council Passes ZTA 26-03 to Streamline Biohealth Campus Approvals

ZTA 26-03 lowers eligibility thresholds for the Biohealth Priority Campus framework and enables expedited review, including for adaptive office reuse.

Friedson· Mar 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Friedson’s Accelerate…”
Mar 17
Local Economy

FY27 Budget Boosts WorkSource, Opens Upcounty Job Center

The FY27 budget raises WorkSource Montgomery funding 7.8% to $3.4M and opens a new Upcounty American Job Center.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Local Economy

FY27 Budget Invests $597K in BioHub, Boosts WorkSource

The FY27 budget includes $597K for BioHub Maryland life sciences training, a 7.8% increase for WorkSource Montgomery, and a new Upcounty American Job Center.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Local Economy

Workforce Development Board Has Open Vacancy

Montgomery County accepting applications for the Workforce Development Board through April 10, 2026.

Montgomery County· Mar 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - March 13, 2026”
Mar 13
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Worker Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new Resource Hub offers unemployment, job search, legal, and career resources for displaced federal employees and contractors.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Local Economy

County Seeks Local Vendor for Police Motorcycle Maintenance

Montgomery County Police is soliciting local small businesses for Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, maintenance, and repair. Bid closes March 23.

Office of Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “STANDARDIZED HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE PARTS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Solicitations Open: Youth Media, Auditorium, Recycling

Montgomery County has three active Local Small Business Reserve solicitations open for Youth Media Services, an auditorium, and surplus recycling.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Vendor Connection Summit Scheduled for April 22 in Silver Spring

Montgomery County's Vendor Connection Summit will be held April 22, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Online Procurement Open House Set for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement holds a virtual General Session open house via Zoom on March 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Procurement Event Series Co-hosted With MD Black Chamber

Two procurement workshops co-hosted with the MD Black Chamber of Commerce at Rockville Memorial Library on March 19 and 26.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
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