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FY25 MFD Spend Hits Record $274M, LSBRP at 33.7%

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible dollars.

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

Elrich Briefing Wednesday on Asia Economic Mission

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing March 11 on upcoming trade mission to Taiwan and India and state revenue estimates.

PIO· Mar 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 10
Local Economy

Montgomery County First in Region to Join COG Local Food Procurement Challenge

The County Council introduced a resolution to join the COG Local Food Procurement Challenge, committing to direct more public spending toward local and regional food.

Friedson· Mar 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson Announces Montgomery County to be First Jurisdicti…”
Mar 10
Local Economy

ABS 'Spirited Discussions' Podcast Eyes Spirits Industry Shifts

New episode features ABS Director Kathie Durbin and DISCUS CEO on consumer trends, trade, and policy reshaping the beverage alcohol market.

ABS· Mar 10, 2026· 3 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services ‘Spirited Discussions’ Podcast Relea…”
Mar 10
Local Economy

ZTA 26-05 Would Fast-Track Permits for 200-Job Projects

Council President Fani-González introduced a zoning text amendment to expedite development approvals for major employers and strategic industries.

Fani-González· Mar 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González Introduces New Initiative to Boost Job Growth an…”
Mar 10
Local Economy

Career Fair for Federal Workers and Job Seekers Slated March 25

Montgomery County hosts a quarterly career and resource fair for federal workers and job seekers at Silver Spring Civic Center on March 25.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Local Economy

East County Retail and Customer Service Hiring Event March 18

WorkSource Montgomery and the East County Regional Services Center host a retail and customer service hiring event on March 18 in Silver Spring.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Local Economy

UL Research Institutes Plans 250-Job White Oak Campus

UL Research Institutes announced plans to relocate fire safety research facilities to a new campus off Cherry Hill Rd. in White Oak, bringing 250 jobs.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Local Economy

New Zoning Bill Targets Major Employer Attraction, Drops Threshold to 200 Jobs

ZTA 26-05 would rename 'Signature Business Headquarters' to 'Job Creation Project' and lower employee threshold from 20,000 to 200.

Fani-González· Mar 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training to Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery platform gives county residents and businesses free access to over 5,000 online job skills courses.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery opened an online Resource Hub for federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions and funding changes.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Local Economy

Four Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Small Businesses

Montgomery County has four open Local Small Business Reserve Program solicitations, including Youth Media Services and a Libraries Strategic Plan.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

Online Procurement Open House Set for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement hosts a virtual general session open house via Zoom on March 18, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

Procurement Event Series Co-Hosted With MD Black Chamber

Three Thursday workshops on county procurement run March 12, 19, and 26, 2026 at Rockville Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

Local Small Businesses Hit Record 33.7% Contract Share in FY25

LSBRP-certified local small businesses received $133M — 33.7% of eligible spending — in FY25, the highest percentage since the program's 2009 launch.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

County Awards Record $274M to MFD Businesses in FY25

Montgomery County hit a record $274M awarded to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-owned businesses in FY25, up 10% from last year.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

County Executive's Office Seeks Summer Climate Interns

The Montgomery County Executive's Office is recruiting college and graduate students for paid summer 2026 climate policy and outreach internships.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

DEP Seeks Refuse Disposal Cashier for Solid Waste Transfer Station

DEP is hiring a Grade 13 Refuse Disposal Cashier to operate weigh stations at Montgomery County's Solid Waste Transfer Station complex.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

DEP Hiring Stream Restoration Engineer III, Grade 25

Montgomery County DEP is recruiting an Engineer III for stream restoration engineering, construction review, and quality control work.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

DEP Posts Paid Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Internships

DEP is hiring college/graduate students for paid summer watershed restoration internships at $18.15/hr; applications due March 31.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
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