Montgomery County’s Office of Food Systems Resilience has awarded Seven Sisters Food Hub, a new venture from Moon Valley Farm, a $550,000 grant to build and operate a food aggregation facility in…
Category: Economy
News and updates about Economy in Montgomery County, Maryland
City’s MPDU Program Opens Door to Affordable Homeownership – Mocofeed
August 31, 2026 Looking to buy a home but worried about affordability? Eligible households can apply to buy homes at reduced prices. The city’s Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit Homeownership program requires for-sale…
Rockville City Police Department to Host Open House on Sept. 19 – Mocofeed
August 31, 2026 The Rockville City Police Department is inviting the community to its 2026 open house, a free, family-friendly event offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at their local police department. The…
Mayor and Council Adopt JEDI Strategic Plan – Mocofeed
August 31, 2026 Rockville’s Mayor and Council in July adopted the city’s first strategic plan to advance justice, equity, diversity and inclusion citywide. The five-year framework of the plan helps ensure city…
City Seeks Community Input on Rockville’s First-Ever Economic Development Strategy – Mocofeed
August 31, 2026 Rockville wants to hear from community members as it creates its first-ever economic development strategic plan to strengthen the city’s competitive position and guide sustainable growth. A community survey,…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Signs $420-Million Bond Authorization, Clearing Way for $2.7 Billion VIVA White Oak Development – Mocofeed
County’s First Use of Tax Increment Financing Will Support Infrastructure for Largest Private Investment in History of Eastern Montgomery County; First Phase Will Bring Housing, Retail, Grocery, and Costco Montgomery County Executive…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Hold Bill Signing for VIVA White Oak Development Bond Authorization and Use of Tax Increment Financing – Mocofeed
Friday, Aug. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Leggett Executive Office Building Lobby Level Auditorium 101 Monroe Street, Rockville Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a bill signing at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,…
Councilmember Shebra Evans Hosts Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman for Community Conversation on Business Growth and Local Challenges – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Councilmember Shebra Evans recently welcomed Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman for a community conversation focused on the experiences, challenges and opportunities facing local businesses across the County. The first stop…
New Maryland poll on Economy and Data Centers
Local Update from Social Media Recent polling indicates that half of residents in Maryland, including those in Montgomery County, are experiencing financial difficulties, with 57% rating the economy as ‘not so good’…
Council Passes Initiative to Boost Job Growth and Spur Economic Development – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Council approved the Job Creation Project zoning initiative today, spearheaded by Council President Natali Fani-González, to attract major employers in strategic industries, spur new job creation projects and boost economic development. “We…