Dear Friends, As we were dealing with a bit of rain last Sunday for the Wheaton Arts Parade, thousands of people across the region and up the Eastern seaboard were dealing with…
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News and updates about Economy in Montgomery County, Maryland
Oct. 16 Deadline Nears for Rockville Nonprofit Grant Applications – Mocofeed
Oct. 16 Deadline Nears for Rockville Nonprofit Grant Applications October 1, 2026 Local nonprofit organizations seeking more than $10,000 through Rockville’s Fiscal Year 2028 Community Services and Enrichment Grant Program must apply…
Economic Development Strategy Makes Progress, Holds Community Meetings – Mocofeed
Economic Development Strategy Makes Progress, Holds Community Meetings October 1, 2026 Rockville’s effort to create the city’s first-ever economic development strategic plan is underway and includes two more opportunities for community involvement…
Save the Date: Rockville Means Business – Mocofeed
Save the Date: Rockville Means Business October 1, 2026 Rockville’s Department of Procurement will host its fourth annual Rockville Means Business, a procurement event for vendors, from 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 16,…
Montgomery Update: Governor Moore Issues Statewide Executive Order on Data Centers, the Importance of Paid Family Leave, and Growth in North Bethesda for Everyone – Mocofeed
Dear Friends, This week data centers were back in the news with an announcement from Governor Wes Moore. I want to thank him for raising some important issues with his new executive order….
Councilmember Stewart Leads on a Package of Tax Credit Bills – Mocofeed
Tax credits would assist families with modest incomes, public school employees, those on fixed incomes and seniors Councilmember Kate Stewart introduced three bills today, along with current and former Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee colleagues, that would expand tax credit options to homeowners, public school…
Montgomery County Awards Seven Sisters Food Hub $550,000 to Expand Markets for Small Farmers – Mocofeed
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…
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…