May 1, 2026 As part of the national Bank On movement, Rockville relaunched its Bank On Rockville Coalition in April to expand access to safe, affordable bank accounts and connect residents to…
Category: Economy
News and updates about Economy in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County Launches Third Solicitation of the New Business Training Network – Mocofeed
County Soliciting Organizations to Provide Business Support Service Programs to Local Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and Nonprofits Montgomery County has expanded the New Business Training Network and opened a third, ongoing solicitation for organizations to run “Business Support Service Programs.” This third program includes one-on-one sessions between…
Council President Natali Fani-González Proposes New Approach to the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Focused on Reducing the Tax Burden on Residents, Cutting Government Spending and Making Strategic Investments in Education and Nonprofit Services – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Friday, April 17, 2026 From the Office of Council President Natali Fani-González New proposal focuses on affordability by eliminating the proposed property tax increase, establishing a progressive income tax where 96 percent of residents get a…
Council Passes Bill to Reduce Red Tape for Farms and Agriculture – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 From the Office of Councilmember Dawn Luedtke Legislation sponsored by Council President Fani-González, Council Vice President Balcombe and Councilmember Luedtke reduces regulatory burdens The Montgomery…
Montgomery County Partners with Leadership Montgomery to Support Federal Contractors Hard‑Hit by Policy Changes – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 2, 2026 County Launches Business Support Effort with April 30 Resilience Forum Montgomery County has selected the nonprofit organization Leadership Montgomery to support a key effort led…
Montgomery County Celebrates Opening of Samsung Biologics’ First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Rockville – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 $353 Million Acquisition, Retaining 500 Jobs in Heart of Nation’s 3rd Largest Biohealth Cluster Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Lt….
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1: Welcoming Samsung Biologics, Recent International Economic Mission, Attending the World Vaccine Congress, and New Affordable Housing – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Reporters interested in asking Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich questions will have the opportunity to do so during this week’s virtual media briefing, scheduled for…
Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Friedson’s Accelerate MoCo Package to Boost Bio Investments and Expand Affordable Housing – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 From the Office of Councilmember Andrew Friedson The Montgomery County Council today unanimously passed the Accelerate MoCo legislative package, led by Councilmember Andrew Friedson, to…
Councilmember Sayles Calls for Smarter Spending Before Raising Taxes – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 From the Office of Councilmember Sayles ROCKVILLE, Md., March 17, 2026—Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles today released the following statement regarding County Executive Elrich’s…
Council President Fani-González Introduces New Initiative to Boost Job Growth and Spur Economic Development – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 From the Office of Council President Natali Fani-González ROCKVILLE, Md., March 10, 2026—Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González introduced The Job Creation Project Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 26-05) today, which aims to attract…