Montgomery County Government, State and Local Partners Announce Coalition to Support Maryland Businesses and Employees Affected by Federal Budget Cuts

For Immediate Release

March 24, 2025 

This Public-Private Initiative will include the launch of a microsite compiling a list of resources and tools available to businesses and employees 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Today, Montgomery County officials and key partners announced the formation of a strategic Public-Private initiative aimed at strengthening the local economy and supporting local 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, Inc, 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, www.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 give interested employees the option of being notified of updated resources and upcoming events.   

“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. This new collaboration among government and business leaders and workforce development organizations 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.”

As Montgomery County braces for additional federal budget cuts, Mobilize Montgomery is committed to working with Maryland Governor Wes Moore to provide support to our businesses and workforce, ensuring that Maryland’s economy remains resilient and vibrant.

For more information about the initiative or to access available resources, please visit www.mobilize-montgomery.com.  

About the Montgomery County Government  

Montgomery County, Maryland, is the largest county in the State of Maryland with over 1.1 million residents. Bordering the District of Columbia, and directly across the Potomac River from Northern Virginia, Montgomery County is home to 18 federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as well as the headquarters to over 700 companies. The county offers a unique ecosystem rich in talent, groundbreaking discoveries, and a vibrant community dedicated to sustainability and bold thinking. With 40% of residents speaking a language other than English and a third of the population born outside the U.S., Montgomery County embraces diversity. This inclusive environment fosters a rich tapestry of perspectives, providing an ideal location for businesses to thrive, innovate and flourish.