April 14, 2026

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Launches Dedicated Web Page for the County-Wide Strategic Plan

Montgomery County, MD— The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation today announced the launch of a new dedicated web page for the Countywide Strategic Plan. The web page is a dedicated space where Montgomery County businesses, residents, and elected officials can check in on the plan’s progress, review key milestones, and submit questions and comments. A public input survey will be available until May 15: https://thinkmoco.com/advancing-economic-development/.

“This marks an important step in the development of this plan alongside our partners SRI; ensuring that our economic development strategy remains transparent, accountable, and responsive to community needs is paramount for this project,” said Jared Smith, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. “We encourage all local residents and businesses to explore the page, check on the plan’s progress, and share their perspectives. Our goal is to provide a meaningful opportunity for them to help shape the future of economic development in Montgomery County.”

In January, MCEDC announced SRI International as a partner in the development of the Countywide Strategic Plan which will establish a clear, actionable framework to guide economic growth, competitiveness, and inclusive opportunity across the County for the next four years, focusing on strengthening key industries, expanding workforce development opportunities, and fostering innovation while ensuring broad-based economic prosperity in Montgomery County.

MCEDC is set to deliver a draft plan to County Executive Marc Elrich by July 31, 2026. The Plan will be reviewed and shared with the Montgomery County Council by January 2027 and is expected to be adopted during the summer of 2027.

To follow the Countywide Strategic Plan’s progress and share feedback, please visit:
https://thinkmoco.com/advancing-economic-development/.

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