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Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot’s office is gearing up for Shop Maryland, the state’s tax-free week. Beginning Sunday, August 10, consumers who buy clothing and shoes priced $100 or less will be spared the state’s 6 percent sales tax for one week, ending Saturday, August 16. “Each year this initiative helps Maryland families and gives large […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez stresses how important it is to raise the minimum wage nationally during a recent visit to Boloco in Bethesda: Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley talks about the need to raise the minimum wage nationally at Boloco in Bethesda on August 7. He said it is good for the economy and touted Montgomery County officials for leading the way. Take a look: Related:

Floyd’s 99 Barber Shop has officially opened for business in Gaithersburg’s new Crown community. Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz presented a proclamation to its staff, decreeing that Thursday, August 7, 2014 is “Floyd’s 99 Barber Shop Day” in the city of Gaithersburg. Following the presentation, Mayor Katz became the first customer to receive a haircut at […]

Looking for a job? Del Frisco’s Grille (11800 Grand Park Avenue) will open at Pike and Rose this fall and is currently accepting applications to fill 150 hourly positions in both the front and back of the house. The brand’s second location in the D.C. area will offer the same twist on American comfort food […]

The Montgomery Business Development Corporation (MBDC) has hired Adam Brick as its economic development research analyst. “It is important for our organization to provide consistent and relevant data to our leadership and business community,” said MBDC Chair Robby Brewer. “By hiring a full-time data analyst employee, we can continue to build upon our data capabilities […]

Women entrepreneurs and business owners in Rockville have a new home. The Rockville Economic Development Center (REDI) and the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) recently moved to new offices. Rockville 11’s Katie Ghiardi reports. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

The wait is over for fans of Frank Linn’s pizza. Last week, the chef of farmer’s market fame opened his first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Frankly…Pizza!. The restaurant on Kensington’s Armory Avenue makes it possible for Linn to bring the wood-fired pizzas for which he’s known to the masses. For the past three years, Linn has served […]

Dave Feldman, CEO of the Livability Project LLC, talks about how that organization provides structure and tools to help communities develop sustainability initiatives. He was honored by the Montgomery County Council on July 29 as he stepped down from his other role as executive director of Bethesda Green. The Livability Project’s first East Coast project […]

Mark your calendars for Montgomery County’s 25th Annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale on July 26 and 27. Residents and visitors who participate in this year’s Farm Tour & Harvest Sale will get to show off their photography skills as they buy healthy local food. To mark the 25th anniversary of the tour, participating farms […]