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Finance

County Contractor Minimum Wage Rising to $18.55 July 2026

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026, for county contractors.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing Set on Wheaton MNCPPC Retail Property Disposal

County Council will hear public testimony March 17 on a resolution approving Executive Order #208-25 to dispose of Wheaton MNCPPC HQ retail property.

MCCouncil· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearing on March 17, 2026”
Mar 6
Meetings & Hearings

Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group Meets March 10

The Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group holds its quarterly meeting March 10, 7–9 p.m.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Meetings & Hearings

Applications Open for Water Quality Advisory Group Membership

Montgomery County is accepting applications for its 15-member Water Quality Advisory Group, which advises the County Executive and Council.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
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 links
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 link
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 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Parks & Recreation

Volunteers Needed for GreenFest at BlackRock Center, April 25

Montgomery County's largest annual environmental festival, GreenFest, needs volunteers for setup, activities, and breakdown on April 25.

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

RainScapes Conservation Landscapes Workshop at Brookside Gardens, May 17

DEP hosts an in-person conservation landscapes stormwater workshop May 17 at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton; $25, free native plants included.

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

RainScapes Workshop: Stormwater Solutions for Home Landscapes

DEP offers a virtual RainScapes workshop April 30 on planning rain gardens and conservation landscapes for residential stormwater management; $15.

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

Sliplining Saves County $7M on Stormwater Pipe Repairs

DEP's use of sliplining technology on 20 corrugated metal pipe projects since 2021 has saved over $7 million.

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

DEP Launches Litter Cleanup and Reporting Campaign

Montgomery County DEP is encouraging residents to join litter cleanups and report litter via MC311 to protect local ecosystems.

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

County Weighs Closing Incinerator, Seeks Public Input

Montgomery County is surveying residents on a proposed plan to close the Dickerson incinerator and shift to out-of-county landfill use.

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

Maryland EITC Worth Up to $4,000 Requires Tax Filing to Claim

Marylanders who qualify for the state Earned Income Tax Credit must file a tax return to receive up to $4,000.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

Pepco Offers Bill Assistance Amid Decade-High Winter Energy Costs

Pepco programs including LIHEAP, flexible payment plans, and energy efficiency tools are available for struggling households.

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