Local Small Business Reserve Program

March 12, 2021 | Michael Hernández

County Awards Informal Solicitations to Small Businesses, $2 Million Awarded in FY20

The director of procurement will require that all informal solicitations be reserved under the Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP), starting April 1, 2021. This is part of County Executive Marc Elrich’s effort to assist local small businesses impacted by COVID-19. According to the county, $2,026,173 was awarded in informal solicitations during fiscal year 2020. […]

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January 15, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

New Bill Aims to Help Local Small Businesses Thrive

Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando recently introduced the Local Small Business Reserve Program and Direct Purchase Enhancement Act [Bill 39-19]. The goal of the bill is to open up more opportunities for local small businesses including non-profits. Officials say 95% of businesses in Montgomery County have 50 or less employees and this legislation is aimed […]

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January 19, 2013 | Staff Writer

Small Business Reserve Program (Video)

Small business owners recently met with Montgomery Councilmember George Leventhal and other leaders to discuss how Montgomery County government can offer them more opportunities here in Montgomery County. The Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP) mandates the county purchase 20 percent of its goods and services from small businesses. Visit our PEG partner County Cable […]

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