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Procurement Event Series at Rockville Library, Three Thursdays in March

County Procurement and MD Black Chamber of Commerce co-host vendor workshops at Rockville Memorial Library on March 12, 19, and 26, 2026.

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

OLO Small Business Contracting Survey Closes Feb. 28

The Office of Legislative Oversight seeks feedback from local small, minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses on county contracting by Feb. 28.

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

County Solicits Graphic Design Services Under LSBRP

Montgomery County Office of Procurement has issued Informal Solicitation #1193987 for Graphic Design Services.

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

County Seeks Youth Media Services Vendor, Conference Mar. 4

Montgomery County is soliciting proposals for Youth Media Services; a pre-submission conference is scheduled for March 4, 2026.

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

State Data Center Bills Tracked by Balcombe

Three Maryland state bills addressing data center energy, planning, and data broker regulation are under legislative consideration.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Local Economy

Henry Jackson Foundation Opens Innovation Labs in County

The Henry Jackson Foundation is holding a grand opening of Innovation Labs expected to impact Montgomery County economic development.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Local Economy

Nonprofit Montgomery Tools to Thrive Expo Set for March 2

Annual Tools to Thrive Expo for Montgomery County nonprofits features workshops, an exhibit fair, and a luncheon on March 2.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Local Economy

$550K Local Food Aggregation Grant Stage Two Launching in March

Stage Two of multi-year FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program expected to launch early March; Stage One applicants notified directly.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Local Economy

$300K Business Improvement District Grants Close March 2

FY26 Emerging Business Improvement Districts Grant Program offers $100K–$300K to establish nonprofit commercial district entities.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Local Economy

$450K Place-Based Management Grants Due March 2

County solicits applications for place-based commercial corridor management grants; $50K–$200K awards available.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Local Economy

County Council Seeks Bids for Graphic Design Services

Montgomery County Council issued an LSBRP solicitation for on-call graphic design services; bids due March 2, 2026 by 5 p.m.

Office of Procurement· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Graphic Design Services”
Feb 23
Local Economy

Council Hears Bill on Minimum Wage Impact Analysis Requirements

Bill 1-26, requiring an actual impact analysis for county minimum wage changes, goes to public hearing Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online Resource Hub provides federal employees and contractors with job search, legal, and unemployment benefit guidance.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Opens Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton

Montgomery County's Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton offers job placement, coaching, and financial counseling to displaced federal workers.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Opens Solicitation for Business Cohort Training Providers

Montgomery County is accepting ongoing applications from organizations to deliver business cohort training programs for local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits.

MCDOT· Feb 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches New Business Training Network”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Seeks Medical Staff Bids for Recreation Programs

Montgomery County Recreation issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1188825) for on-site medical staff; bids due Feb. 24, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Office of Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Medical Staff for Recreation Programs”
Feb 20
Local Economy

MCPL Seeks Vendor for Digital Library Card Address Verification

Montgomery County Public Libraries issued a Local Small Business solicitation for digital address verification at card renewal; bids due Feb. 24.

Office of Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Digital Library Card Account Address Verification and Renewal Service”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Minimum Wage Rate Rose to $18.15/Hour in July 2025

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour effective July 1, 2025, applicable to County contracts.

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

OLO Survey on Small Business Contracting Closes Feb. 28

The Office of Legislative Oversight is seeking feedback from local small businesses on County contracting experiences; deadline is Feb. 28, 2026.

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

Solicitation Open for Council Office Building Auditorium

Montgomery County Procurement has an active informal solicitation (#1192482) for the Council Office Building Auditorium.

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