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September 23, 2016 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Pieology Pizzeria

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Pieology Pizzeria and celebrated the grand opening of their restaurant by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for them on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. They are located at 15780 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg. Pieology Pizzeria is a fast casual made to order pizzeria. The modern pizzeria allows you […]

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September 22, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: The Good Egg Group (VIDEO)

What do good eggs and being a professional school counselor have in common? Find out more on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Pat Shoemaker introduces us to Sharon Stiefel, an award winning Professional School Counselor and author of the “Good Egg Group.” For more information about Sharon’s book, The Good Egg Group, you can go to MarcoProducts.com. […]

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September 21, 2016 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Honors Its Volunteers and Awards Four

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored its volunteers at the Business Networking after Five event on Thursday, September 15. The event was held at and sponsored by Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc. in Gaithersburg. The GGCC holds its annual picnic in honor of its volunteers who generously give their time and talents to the […]

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September 21, 2016 | Phil Fabrizio

Last Week’s Reflections: Give Youth a Chance

Usually my early week blog is a recap of county football action however last week it was a young adult filled on my first days back from vacay. Challenges and events conspired to make last week one to reflect upon now and remember later. I began my week with a photo assignment that had me […]

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September 18, 2016 | Mary Ruth McGinn

Others Matter (VIDEO)

Late Friday afternoon as the first week of school drew to a close, I asked company members what they had learned over the five instructional days. Samir, who rarely contributed ideas during discussions and group sharing, raised his hand and responded, “Others Matter.” As hands shot up around the circle and students generated a comprehensive […]

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September 14, 2016 | Mark Avallone, MBA, CFP®, CRPS®, AIF®

Are Low Interest Rates Hurting Or Helping You?

To raise or not to raise? That has been the question for most of the past few years if you are a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The FOMC is the arm of the Federal Reserve Bank that votes on the direction of interest rates. The challenge is that while the […]

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September 13, 2016 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Report: Leveling The Playing Field (Video)

Tristan’s story covers Leveling the Playing Field. What does the organization do? Who do they help when it comes to delivering sports equipment?  He interviewed Ian Cohen, the Client Services Director.

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September 11, 2016 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Report: Kid Fairy Tales vs. Real Fairy Tales (Video)

Angie was really interested in true fairy tales and she thought that it would be an interesting topic to talk about. She went around the community and asked people their opinion on it. She got very interesting interviews and enjoyed getting them. When you hear the truth about a fairy tale, you’re intrigued, but your […]

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September 9, 2016 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Report: J.I.T (Video)

Naomi explains that J.I.T is a local therapeutic center started by Dr. Ro for people with disabilities. Dr. Ro founded J.I.T. because of her daughter, Jenna. They are an after school program. While at J.I.T., students work on self care, vocational skills and other motor skills.

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September 8, 2016 | Mark Avallone, MBA, CFP®, CRPS®, AIF®

August-Here’s To Your Wealth

To raise or not to raise? That has been the question for most of the past few years if you are a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The FOMC is the arm of the Federal Reserve Bank that votes on what they want to do with interest rates. The challenge is […]

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