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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 link
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 link
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 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Local Economy

Samsung Biologics Opens New Facility in Rockville

County Executive Elrich to discuss the grand opening of Samsung Biologics in Rockville and the life sciences industry.

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

County Seeks Bids for Correctional Facility Floor Refurbishing

Montgomery County seeks local small businesses to refurbish ~3,494 sq ft of terrazzo flooring at the Boyds correctional facility; bids due April 6.

Office of Procurement· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Floor Refurbishing Services”
Mar 31
Local Economy

Montgomery County Joins COG Local Food Procurement Challenge

The County Council unanimously approved a resolution making Montgomery County the first jurisdiction to join the COG Local Food Procurement Challenge.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Local Economy

JCA Career Gateway Offers Job Training for Adults 50+ in April

Five-day job search training program for adults 50+ runs April 13–22 via Zoom for $99, covering resumes, networking, and interviewing.

DHHS· Mar 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Opportunities for Financial Wellbeing and Health Bloom this April”
Mar 30
Local Economy

WSSC Water Vendor Session for Plumbing and Electrical Contract April 2

WSSC Water hosts an early engagement session for vendors on a plumbing, mechanical, and electrical contract in Laurel.

Procurement· Mar 30, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Upcoming Spring Events”
Mar 30
Local Economy

Online Open House on Small Business Grants and Loans May 21

County Procurement hosts a Zoom session on small business grants, loans, and access to capital on May 21.

Procurement· Mar 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Upcoming Spring Events”
Mar 30
Local Economy

Vendor Connection Summit Set for Silver Spring April 22

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

Procurement· Mar 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Upcoming Spring Events”
Mar 30
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Open to All Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery offers free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job-skills courses for county residents.

WorkSource Montgomery· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Worker Resource Hub

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

WorkSource Montgomery· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Local Economy

$3M State Grant Expands Long Branch Facade Program

Maryland awarded $3 million to expand Montgomery County's facade improvement program for small businesses along the Purple Line corridor.

Glass· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 27, 2026”
Mar 27
Local Economy

Council Hearing April 14: $200K Takoma Park Car Wash Revitalization

Council considers $200K in state aid for the Takoma Park Car Wash under the Small Business State Revitalization Program.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Local Economy

Three Local Small Business RFPs Open for Bids

Montgomery County Procurement has active LSBRP solicitations for youth media services, graphic design, and surplus equipment disposal.

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