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

August 23, 2014 | Krista Brick

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Blaze Pizza Now Open at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Video)

Westfield Montgomery Mall debuted a new dining option this week, Blaze Pizza where customers can build their own pizza and watch it fire baked. Jordan McMeen of Blaze Pizza talks about the new store in this MyMCMedia Extra. Related:

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August 23, 2014 | Krista Brick

The BiBo Group President Talks About Small Business Challenges (Video)

Lauri Rodich, president of The BiBo Group, attended the Small Business University event headlined by media consultant and Van Eperen & Company public relations executive Steve Simon at the television studios of Montgomery Community Media on August 21. She talks about what she learned in this MyMCMedia Extra. Related:

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August 22, 2014 | Krista Brick

New Business Owner Talks About the Help She Got from the Small Business University Event (Video)

Montgomery College student and new business owner Fatoumata Conte attended the Small Business University event headlined by media consultant and public relations executive with Van Eperen & Company, Steve Simon at the television studios of Montgomery Community Media on August 21. She said the event helped her network with people and get advise on her effort to […]

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August 21, 2014 | Krista Brick

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Public Relations Expert Steve Simon Offers Advice for Small Businesses (Video)

Media consultant and public relations executive, Steve Simon of Van Eperen & Company, headlined the Small Business University event at the television studios of Montgomery Community Media on August 21. Simon’s address focused on the role of public relations when it comes to building a business’s brand. Simon also gave some advice when it comes […]

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August 20, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Zalgen Labs: Bio-Tech Company Celebrates One Year in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

Zalgen Labs is a biotech startup company in Montgomery County that is celebrating its one year anniversary at the Germantown Innovation Center. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can find more information about the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Consortium on its website.

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August 19, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Blaze Pizza Opening this Week at Montgomery Mall

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza will open its first Washington, D.C. area location this week at the Westfield Montgomery Mall at 7101 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda. The 75-seat restaurant, with an urban design, features a 1,900+ square-foot dining room and outdoor patio. It is located near The Cheesecake Factory and Bobby’s Burger Palace. According to a news […]

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August 19, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Master Chef Peter Chang to Open Rockville Restaurant

Federal Realty officials announced today that award-winning and acclaimed master chef Peter Chang will open a new restaurant at Rockville Town Square in early 2015. According to a news release, the 3,100 square foot restaurant will specialize in healthy and traditional Chinese cuisine and will be unique in concept from Chang’s other locations. “Peter Chang […]

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August 12, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Public Safety Awards Ceremony Recognizes Police Officers and Firefighters (VIDEO)

For 19 years, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce has recognized the men and women who are sworn to protect and serve the Upcounty by hosting the Public Safety Awards Ceremony and breakfast. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that this year there was a record turnout for the event that is held traditionally on the first day […]

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August 11, 2014 | Sonya Burke

O’Malley, Perez and Leggett Talk Minimum Wage in Bethesda (VIDEO)

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett discuss the need to raise the minimum wage nationally at a recent visit to Boloco in Bethesda. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

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August 11, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Hot Topic: Minimum Wage (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, some visitors to the Bethesda area are asked if they think the minimum wage needs to be higher nationally. Take a look: Related:

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