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March 5, 2020 | Laura Rowles

BLOG: Couture Bridal of Maryland Relocates

Couture Bridal of Maryland was created to provide the ultimate bridal experience and they are redefining the couture bridal boutique in their new studio in Gaithersburg, Md. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony and joined Couture Bridal of Maryland to celebrate the grand opening on Feb. 28. They are now […]

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March 5, 2020 | Sheila Ogilvie

BLOG: Continentals Sponsoring Storytime in English and Spanish at Wheaton Mall on March 7

Bring the Kids to Read Across America Day for Storytime in English and Spanish Join the Montgomery County Chapter of the Continentals for Read Across America Day Storytime on March 7 from 1-3 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton Mall (Kids Area) 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902. The afternoon of activities will include Storytime, Zumba, […]

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March 2, 2020 | Laura Rowles

BLOG: Chamber to Host Business Networking Expo on April 21

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce that it will host its 2nd Annual Business Expo on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at five o’clock in the evening at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. EXPOSURE: THE MEGA MIXER is back for its second year. This is a great way to view […]

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March 2, 2020 | Laura Rowles

BLOG: My Perspective as a GGCC Intern

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is delighted to introduce you to its 2019-2020 academic school year intern Megan Causey. The Chamber is so honored to be able to participate in the Montgomery County Public Schools Internship program. It is a wonderful opportunity for the students to get hands-on experience and learn about the “real world”. If you have […]

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February 28, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Immigration

Host Blanca Kling is joined by guests Officer Fernando Rios with the Montgomery County Maryland Police Department and Celia Rivas, Immigration Specialist with Catholic Charities.  

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February 27, 2020 | Christen Milstead

Adapting Interactions if Your Loved One has Alzheimer’s or Dementia

If a loved one or friend has been diagnosed with a cognitive illness and you have no previous experience, you may want to begin by educating yourself. As the disease progresses, understanding how to respond to what is happening in the brain might help you feel more confident as you interact together. The best advice […]

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February 27, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Sergeant Kathy Estrada

On this episode of Dialagondo Con La Policia del Condado de Montgomery, Host Blanca Kling is joined by guests Sergeant Kathy Estrada and later by Cadette Alex Silva.  

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February 21, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: Rules of the Road with Police Captain McBain

Cars, pedestrians and bikes are all sharing the roads, but can we do it safely? Host Pat Shoemaker discusses pedestrian safety with Captain McBain the Director of the Montgomery County Traffic Division. Captain McBain covers some of the rules of the road for crosswalks, pedestrians, cars, and bikes. A very important show to watch!

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February 21, 2020 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

BLOG: Six Facts About Form 1040-SR

Taxpayers aged 65 or older now have the option to use Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors, thanks to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, which required the IRS to create a new tax form for seniors. Here are six facts you should know: 1. Form 1040-SR is designed with larger font size (i.e., “large print”) […]

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February 21, 2020 | Sheila Ogilvie

BLOG: Scholarship Opportunities

The Patuxent River (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Announce Four 2020 Scholarships. Deadline for All Spring 2020 Scholarship Applications: Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 15, 2020. To apply go to https://www.patuxentmdlinks.org to access the PRC Universal Scholarship Application. For questions, contact Mechelle D. Johnson-Webb at prclinksscholarships@gmail.com. Delegate Pam Queen and […]

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