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Council Committee Approves $62M for North Bethesda Life-Sciences Project

Economic Development Committee advanced $12M for site infrastructure and $50M for the UMD Institute for Health Computing building.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Fani-González Introduces ZTA 26-05 Job Creation Zoning Bill

A new zoning measure would expedite approvals for projects in strategic industries or generating at least 200 jobs.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Green Business Certification Program Open to Landscapers

Montgomery County's voluntary Green Business Certification program is open to landscaping companies in garden center, installation, design, and maintenance categories.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Watershed Restoration Division Seeks Summer 2026 Interns

Montgomery County's Watershed Restoration Division is hiring college students for paid summer internships at $18.15/hr; deadline March 31.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

County Launches Climate Accelerator Internship for Summer 2026

Montgomery County Executive's Office is accepting applications for a paid summer climate internship through April 17, 2026.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Local Economy

Federal NIH Research Grant Cuts Alarm Montgomery County Officials

County Executive Elrich flagged troubling federal budget guidance reducing National Institutes of Health research grants.

Elrich· Mar 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 4
Local Economy

FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Stage Two Launch Expected Soon

Stage Two of the FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant, awarding $550K for a local food aggregation facility, expected in early March 2026.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Local Economy

MoCoRec Hiring Summer Camp and Lifeguard Staff

MoCoRec is recruiting camp counselors, directors, lifeguards, and swim instructors for summer; pay starts at $17.65/hr.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 7 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Local Economy

ABS March 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store sales promotion throughout March 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Mar 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Mar 3
Local Economy

Biotech Startup Pitch Showcase Set for April 14

Four biomedical startup founders will pitch for residency in the new HJF Innovation Labs at a April 14 networking showcase.

MCEDC· Mar 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation Launch New Biotech Innovation …”
Mar 3
Local Economy

County, HJF Launch Biotech Innovation Labs in Bethesda

Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation open a dual-use military/civilian biotech incubator for startups in Bethesda.

MCEDC· Mar 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation Launch New Biotech Innovation …”
Mar 3
Local Economy

Henry Jackson Foundation Innovation Labs Grand Opening Held

The Henry Jackson Foundation Innovation Labs held a grand opening ceremony in Montgomery County.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendors for Surplus Electronics Disposal, Recycling

Montgomery County issued an LSBRP solicitation for secure computer hardware disposal and recycling services; proposals due March 30, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Mar 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Surplus Equipment Disposal and Recycling Services”
Mar 2
Local Economy

Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rising July 1

Minimum wage increases July 1 to $18.00/hr for large employers, $16.50 for mid-size, $15.95 for small, tied to 2% CPI rise.

Montgomery County PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El salario mínimo aumentará en el Condado de Montgomery el 1 de julio”
Mar 2
Local Economy

Free Virtual 50+ Employment Expo Set for March 10

JCA's free virtual expo on March 10 connects job seekers 50+ with age-friendly employers and career guidance sessions.

DHHS· Mar 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Can Contribute To…and Learn From…Your Community!”
Mar 2
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training to All Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery gives county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online courses and 10 career pathways.

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Worker Resource Hub

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

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Local Economy

Free Virtual 50+ Employment Expos Starting March 10 in Montgomery County

JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expos, funded by DHHS, begin March 10 with additional dates in May and June 2026.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Local Economy

Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rises July 1, 2026

Large employer rate hits $18.00/hr; mid-size $16.50/hr; small employer $15.95/hr, all tied to 2% regional CPI increase.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Minimum Wage to Increase on July 1 for Large, Mid-Size, and Sm…”
Feb 27
Local Economy

Procurement Online Open House Scheduled for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement holds a virtual general session open house via Zoom on March 18, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Procurement· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 27
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