Montgomery Community Media

From now through the end of October, Montgomery County’s farmers’ markets will offer customers fresh, healthful produce and artisanal products at 25 different locations across the County. “Montgomery County’s farmers’ markets are a great way for residents to contribute to the local economy, protect the environment and support a secure food system,” said Steve Silverman, […]

More than 400 owners and representatives from local businesses gathered in one room at the Bethesda North Marriott on May 9 for the County’s second annual awards ceremony to recognize  small businesses for their contributions to the community. This year, the County recognized local small businesses in eleven categories, including a new category for non-profit […]

Adventist HealthCare and its workplace wellness division, LifeWork Strategies, recognized businesses in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia that are helping to “fight the flu” in their workplace with the third annual Flu Fighter awards. The 27 winners of the 2013 awards were recognized for their efforts to protect the health of their employees […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, County Council President Craig Rice, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development Director Steve Silverman and U.S. Small Business Administration District Director, Washington Metropolitan Area, Antonio Doss will give welcoming remarks to kick-off the annual awards ceremony on May 9. The second annual event will feature award presentations in 11 categories […]

The fourth annual “Taste the World in Fenton Village” festival in Silver Spring had a record number of participating restaurants that attracted large crowds of restaurant goers. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Evan Glass, Chair of the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, talks about the importance of bringing “feet to the street” in the survival of […]

Taste the World in Fenton Village attracted its largest number of participating restaurants and biggest crowd yet in its fourth year of promoting small businesses in Silver Spring. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board member Suzy Zusy talks about the growth of “Taste the World” over the past few years. Related: 

The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) will hold a free Alcohol Law Education and Regulatory Training (ALERT) class for Latino business owners who serve or sell alcohol to help curb sales of alcohol to those under 21 years of age.  The class will be held on Tuesday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]

It’s not your average restaurant crawl, and organizers at the 4th “Taste the World in Fenton Village” designed it that way.  The annual event, held on May 4 of this year, brings hundreds of residents to Silver Spring to support the local business community and try a taste of the diverse ethnic restaurants that are […]

It’s a busy time of the year for local florists as they prepare for the increase in orders that comes with the spring season. See the preparation behind those Mother’s Day bouquets in this MyMCMedia Extra. Mother’s Day is around the corner and Montgomery County florists are gearing up for the rush. “We buy a […]

National green building and energy conservation leaders have recognized The JBG Companies for its use of an innovative lighting system at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, that is resulting in significant energy savings. The Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Campaign recognized 12 organizations as the first-ever LEEP Award winners. The parking garage at […]