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The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) announces a brand-new grant program designed for women and minority business owners to enhance their business by more fully engaging them with formal networking opportunities through the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce. The program was made possible through an economic development grant from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. Through […]

Are RSUs part of your compensation package or are you looking at a position that offers RSUs?  RSUs can become a significant part of your net worth over time. It’s important that you understand how they work, how they are taxed, and how to manage your RSU compensation. This guide will tell you everything that […]

Several end-of-year tax planning strategies are available to business owners to reduce their tax liability. Let’s take a look: Deferring Income Businesses using the cash method of accounting can defer income into 2022 by delaying end-of-year invoices so that payment is not received until 2023. Businesses using the accrual method can defer income by postponing […]

Every person who is about to attend college should know about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the process to apply. October means that the FAFSA applications are open for 2022-2023. Our video blog is going to cover commonly asked questions and 4 FAFSA tips.   What is FAFSA and how does it […]

With the end of the year fast approaching, now is the time to take a closer look at tax planning strategies that could reduce your tax bill for 2021. General Tax Planning Strategies General tax planning strategies for individuals include accelerating or deferring income and deductions, as well as careful consideration of timing-related tax planning […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Governor Hogan and the legislature issue competing congressional redistricting maps. What is causing the teacher shortage at MCPS? Who are the nominees seeking to fill the school board vacancy? Why is the Cherry Blossom festival being […]

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Story Tapestries Executive Director Ariana Ross is Kim Jones guest on this episode of Studio 501c3. Story Tapestries’ mission is to empower, educate and encourage children and adults to integrate the arts into all aspects of their lives. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. […]

Studio 501c3 host Kim Jones talks with Carol Tseng, the executive director of the GloryStar Children’s Chorus (GCC) in this episode of Studio 501c3. Glorystar Children’s Chorus provides music education to children and youth (5-18 years old) with a focus on East Asian and Western music. GCC celebrates our Asian cultural heritage and creates an […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Montgomery County mask mandate was recently lifted, then an uptick in COVID-19 cases indicated the mandate would be reinstated. (1:00) Does the county redistricting plan help upcounty residents? (3:51) Should streets closed to traffic for outdoor […]