Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, newly reelected Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice said his focus remains on small business. Take a look: Rice made his remarks following the Inauguration Ceremony on Dec. 1 at Richard Montgomery High School. Related:

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce distributed $500 in American Express gift cards to Gaithersburg and  Germantown residents o Shop Small® Business Saturday, Nov. 29. Donned with small business pins, balloons, go shop small stickers and gift cards, GGCC Director of Events of Marketing Laura Rowles headed out and visited nine local chamber businesses. There she provided […]

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what sparked a blaze at City Lights of China restaurant on Bethesda Avenue overnight. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said there was major damage to the restaurant at 4953 Bethesda Avenue. There were no injuries, Piringer said. The investigation continues. U/D- City Lights of China, 4953 Bethesda Av, MCFRS […]

It is called “Christmas Creep” when the number of stores once opened in the wee hours on Friday morning, now encourage shoppers to leave the Thanksgiving table to shop. AAA Mid-Atlantic is urging shoppers to use caution when shopping this Thanksgiving weekend, especially in dark parking lots and garages.Whether it’s the thrill of holiday shopping […]

Master chefs might be cooking up the smoked turkey and chicken expected to be served to hundreds at the Silver Spring Civic Center, but it’s lawyers who are behind the dinner. Hope Restored, Inc. has partnered with several organizations throughout Montgomery County to present a community-sponsored Thanksgiving event this year to be held at the […]

With the busiest shopping time of the year around the corner, government officials are reminding residents to shop local and to shop small during the holiday season. On Nov. 24, Maria Contreras-Sweet, the administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and member of President Barack Obama’s cabinet, visited Americana Grocery Store in Silver Spring […]

Small business owner, Jud Ashman headlines the Small Business University event at the television studios of Montgomery Community Media on November 20. Ashman’s address focused on the importance of a mobile friendly website for small businesses. Ashman owns and operates Web Mobile Image,a full-service web design and development firm based in Gaithersburg. Web Mobile Image […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is leading a economic development delegation on a ten day trip to India this month.   Related:

The Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Maria Contreras-Sweet, is encouraging Americans across the country to shop small on November 29th as part of Small Business Saturday, a day that is dedicated to supporting the small businesses that anchor local communities and strengthen the economy. As a member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, […]

The Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (MCDED) has launched a new program aimed at strengthening the Life Sciences industry within the county. According to a news release, grants of $5,000 to $25,000 will be available to companies to assist in the advancement of business development and product development initiatives. An information session for potential […]