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In one of the most competitive labor markets in the country, Montgomery County is focused on winning the talent race by growing, attracting and retaining a highly skilled and specialized workforce, geared toward high-growth industries including life sciences, technology, satellite and advanced communications, and defense.

In today’s economy, where access to talent often determines where companies choose to locate or expand, Montgomery County leaders are focused on building and nurturing a talent pipeline that meets employer demand, not just today, but for years to come.

“At the end of the day, the number one concern of any company is whether we can give them the workforce they need tomorrow and for the next decade,” said Jared Smith, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) during a recent panel discussion on Montgomery County’s talent pipeline. That long-term view is shaping how the County approaches education, workforce development, and business engagement. (more…)


Event

The Silk Road carried more than spices—it carried stories. GastroSoul brings those stories to your table with a year-long supper series at 12 top DC Metro restaurants.

First stop: April 27 at Lao Sze Chuan in Rockville. Experience an exclusive 10-course, off-menu Chinese tasting dinner with the Cultural Attaché from the Chinese Embassy and world-renowned scholar Erin Liu.


News

Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet on April 20, 2026, to review multiple components of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, including funding for environmental programs, historical activities, compensation and benefits, collective bargaining agreements, and health and human services.

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