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February 23, 2016 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Three Most Common Budgeting Errors

When it comes to creating a budget, it’s essential to estimate your spending as realistically as possible. Here are three budget-related errors commonly made by small businesses and some tips for avoiding them. Not Setting Goals. It’s almost impossible to set spending priorities without clear goals for the coming year. It’s important to identify, in […]

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February 23, 2016 | Mary Ruth McGinn

Pitch Perfect (VIDEO)

To sell an idea, promote a product or further a mission, one must craft the perfect sales pitch. Getting someone to purchase something he really does not need or want, takes persuasion, persistence and probable cause. Our company mugs are lovely, but who needs another mug? It’s what the mug represents, the purpose for funding […]

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February 22, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Artist Spotlight: OK Go (VIDEOS)

I’ve been a fan of OK Go for quite some time, ever since their iconic music video “Here It Goes.” The alternative rock band, whose lead singer is actually from Washington, D.C., is known pushing the limits with their creative and out-of-the-box music videos. Their latest is no exception. In the video for their song […]

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February 22, 2016 | Staff Writer

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“21 This Week” Covers Race for the White House and More (VIDEO)

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of “21 This Week.”  Aiken and the panel discuss the presidential race, Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District race and the Maryland bag tax. This week’s panel of political observers includes Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Jerry Cave, and Cynthia Rubenstein. You can watch the show in its entirety, below: “21 This Week” airs on […]

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February 22, 2016 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Nalley Fresh

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Nalley Fresh and celebrated their grand opening by conducting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for them on Friday, February 19, 2016. Nalley Fresh is located at 261 Kentlands Boulevard in Gaithersburg. Those that attended the ceremony were treated to a personalized Nalley Fresh bowl, wrap or salad and each […]

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February 20, 2016 | Staff Writer

21 This Week Preview (VIDEO)

Here’s a preview of the next episode of “21 This Week.” “21 This Week” airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. You can watch the show at 11 a.m. and […]

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February 18, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery Week In Review featured on Montgomery Community Media

Watch Montgomery Week in Review (VIDEO)

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Dr. Barry Thompson, Lily Qi, Steve Robins and Samantha Crosby. Topics discussed this week include direct-to-consumer genetic testing, a new strategy in the County Department of Economic Development, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Public Service Awards, and the Interfaith […]

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February 18, 2016 | Phil Fabrizio

Quince Orchard Over Clarksburg, 63-61 in Double Overtime (PHOTOS)

In high school hoops on Wednesday night, the Quince Orchard Cougars outscored the Clarksburg Coyotes, 63-61. The game was hard fought went into double overtime. Photos by Phil Fabrizio Fierstein seals it with a layup with 1 second left. 63-61 QO in 2bl OT @mymcmedia @allmetsports pic.twitter.com/HAeiiiu8Ge — Phil Fabrizio (@Photoloaf) February 18, 2016 Kelly […]

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February 17, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Montgomery County Food Council to Host Meeting on Eating Local

The Montgomery County Food Council will host a meeting in Silver Spring to encourage Montgomery County residents to eat locally. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 24 at Denizens Brewing Company which is located on 1115 East-West Highway. Business owners and representatives from the Montgomery County Food Council will discuss the positive impact […]

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February 17, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Body Cameras (VIDEO)

On this episode of Dialogando Con Polizia del Condado de Montgomery, host Blanca Kling speaks with Assistant Chief Luther Reynolds from the Management Services Bureau. Reynolds provides information about and demonstrates the new body cameras that our local officers will be wearing. They discuss the importance of reaching out to minority communities and providing a dialogue with police.  

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