Montgomery County, Maryland officials and key partners announced the formation of a strategic Public-Private Initiative aimed at strengthening the local economy and supporting businesses and employees affected by recent federal budget cuts.The coalition, Mobilize Montgomery, includes Montgomery County Government, Maryland Department of Labor, WorkSource Montgomery, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Gaithersburg, Rockville Chamber of Commerce, the Maryland Women’s Business Center and Rockville Economic Development as well as additional local chambers.“Montgomery County has long been home to thousands of federal workers and businesses that rely on federal contracts, and in this time of cuts and chaos from the federal government, those impacts can ripple through our economy,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Through Mobilize Montgomery, we are collaborating with private and public partners to provide resources and information to our residents. We are working together to help businesses stay open, keep people employed, and strengthen our local economy.”
Through its newly created microsite, mobilize-montgomery.com, the coalition will serve as a centralized resource hub ensuring that businesses, employees, and residents have access to critical information and support they need during this challenging time. Designed to be a one-stop shop for resources, the microsite will feature webinars, job posting websites and business incentives available to the public. Additionally, the microsite will allow local businesses to express their interest in participating in relevant events, as well as giving interested employees the option of being notified of updated resources and upcoming events.As the county braces for additional federal budget cuts, Mobilize Montgomery is committed to working with Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) to provide support to our businesses and workforce, ensuring that Maryland’s economy remains resilient and vibrant.“The drastic federal funding cuts and layoffs from the Trump administration are directly impacting our residents and forcing contractors and small businesses to scrap projects and announce layoffs due to unpaid invoices and the elimination of federal support,” said Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart. “Montgomery County is home to more than 77,000 dedicated and hard-working federal employees, and county leaders are committed to supporting our residents, federal contractors, and businesses during these uncertain and economically challenging times.”
Stewart emphasized the critical value of the initiative as Montgomery County residents navigate current challenges and concerns. “This new collaboration among government and business leaders and workforce development organizations,” Stewart continued, “will provide guidance, resources, and support to help deal with the impact that these draconian federal cuts are having on our federal contractors and local businesses that fuel our economic engine.”
Source: Washington Informer
