McDonald’s Employee Stabbed Following Worker Dispute

A McDonald’s restaurant employee stabbed a fellow worker Tuesday night at a Rockville Pike location, Rockville City Police Spokesperson Andrea Escher wrote in a statement. An ongoing dispute between the two employees led to the...

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November SBN Examines Unmanaged Cybersecurity Risk

Montgomery Community Media’s November Small Business Network examines the cybersecurity risk many businesses must face and how to address the threat of cyber attacks. The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Kelly...

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SBN en Español – Empleos para Personas con Discapacidades

El cuarto episodio de Small Business Network en Español trata el tema del empleo para personas con discapacidades. Los invitados explican las oportunidades y la importancia de emplear a personas con capacidades laborales, pero...

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October SBN: Navigating Challenging Negotiations

Montgomery Community Media’s October Small Business Network addresses the best methods to handle challenging negotiations. The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Kelly Leonard addresses topics of interest to small...

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September SBN: Socially Responsible Business Practices

Carrie Fox joins Kelly Leonard for MyMCM’s September episode of Small Business Network.  The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Kelly Leonard addresses topics of interest to small business owners in Montgomery...

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Montgomery County Makes Progress Closing Racial Gap in Vaccinations

Friday afternoon, county health officials offered free vaccinations outside of Afrikutz Barber & Beauty Shop in Silver Spring. Residents who received a free vaccine also received a free haircut. The initiative was aimed at...

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Business

June 2, 2015 | Aline Barros

MCPD Hosts Its Annual Blood and Food Drive (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Montgomery County Police Department and American Red Cross teamed up again for the annual blood and food drive on June 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. Donors also had a chance to donate non-perishable food items that will go to the Captain Joseph Mattingly Food Pantry in Wheaton. “We […]

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June 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Governor Hogan Celebrates New Under Armour Store in China (PHOTOS)

Governor Larry Hogan, along with University of Maryland President Wallace Loh and Under Armour Managing Director for Greater China Erick Haskell, celebrated the construction of a new Under Armour retail store in Beijing, China. “The goal of this trade mission is all about taking our ‘Maryland Is Open for Business’ message to one of the […]

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May 29, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Governor Hogan Meets with South Korea Speaker of the National Assembly

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, First Lady Yumi Hogan and Secretary of State John Wobensmith met with Jeong Ui-hwa, speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, to discuss ways to strengthen Maryland’s business relationship with South Korea earlier today. “I want to thank Speaker Jeong Ui-hwa, leader and symbol of Korea’s nascent democracy, […]

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May 29, 2015 | Krista Brick

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Council Considering a Law Change for Tipped Employees

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on June 9, on Expedited Bill 24-15 that would modify the amount of the tip credit an employer can use to calculate the minimum wage for a tipped employee working in the County. The bill also would require an employer of a tipped […]

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May 28, 2015 | Staff Writer

WSSC Commissioner Retires

After more than eight years, Gene W. Counihan is retiring as a commissioner for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. Counihan played a key role in supporting a number of important initiatives and operational shifts at WSSC, including advancements in alternative energy, technological upgrades, environmental stewardship and sound financial management, according to a news release from the […]

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May 27, 2015 | Staff Writer

Employment Expo for Over 50 (VIDEO)

Are you over fifty and looking for a new job? Recruiters from dozen of employers will be looking for new job seekers at the “50+ Employment Expo” being held June 1 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center. Visit the Jewish Council for the Aging website to learn more. Visit our PEG partner […]

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May 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Blood and Food Drive Set for June 2nd at Public Safety Headquarters

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is hosting its annual blood drive and a food drive on June 2nd in the first floor conference room at the Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg. The American Red Cross is managing the blood drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the event next Tuesday. […]

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May 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Governor Hogan Arrives in South Korea for Trade Mission

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has arrived in Seoul, South Korea for a trade mission. This is his first stop on an economic development mission to Asia. The governor is joined by a delegation of Maryland business executives and higher education leaders. After South Korea, Governor Hogan heads to China. The last stop on this trip […]

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May 25, 2015 | Staff Writer

Leggett Sends Legislation Over to Refocus Economic Development to Council (VIDEO)

County Executive Ike Leggett recently sent over legislation to the County Council that will reorganize the Department of Economic Development. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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May 22, 2015 | Krista Brick

Emergent BioSolutions Celebrates its New Gaithersburg Headquarters (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Emergent BioSolutions is conducting important life-saving life sciences work and on Tuesday, the company celebrated the brick and mortar of its operation. County, state and local officials helped Emergent BioSolutions officially open its new corporate headquarters in Gaithersburg on Professional Drive. Krista Brick has the story. Emergent BioSolutions is a leading vaccines and therapeutics company that […]

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