Montgomery Community Media

Terry Forde has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Adventist HealthCare, Montgomery County’s first and largest provider of health-care services. Forde, who has served as the organization’s executive vice president and chief operating officer since 2011, has overseen the growth of Adventist HealthCare’s services and programs in Maryland during his tenure. […]

County Executive Ike Leggett delivered the opening remarks at the Federal Laboratories Consortium’s National Meeting last week. The FLC is a national network of Federal Labs and this was the first time the national meeting was held in Montgomery County. Take a look:

The JBG Companies is honored to have been selected as the 2013 business recipient of the Montgomery Serves Award, presented annually by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center in partnership with the Fund for Montgomery. The Montgomery Serves Award recognizes “those who have given extraordinary community service or volunteerism.” The award is presented in four categories: […]

Montgomery Community Media hosted entrepreneur, philanthropist and author Frank Islam as the Small Business University series keynote speaker for April. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story of how Islam got his start as a businessman in Montgomery County and what he says is his key to success. Doing well while doing good is the message […]

The Montgomery County Council on April 22 joined in the national celebration recognizing local businesses by declaring “Small Business Day” in the County.

Competing for a Place in the Global Economy The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Small Business Administration and the Maryland-DC District Export Council are hosting this forum in partnership with Montgomery Community Media. The four-hour program focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing companies going global and exporting their services or goods. […]

Hundreds of residents took to the streets in Silver Spring on April 19 for their shot at finding some one-of-a-kind prizes in the first annual Easter Egg hunt organized by Silver Spring, Inc. Between 1,100 and 1,400 eggs area hidden throughout Silver Spring primarily in local businesses which donated prizes in an effort to introduce participants […]

It’s not your average Easter Egg hunt. And that’s the goal for Silver Spring Inc., as the organization gears up for what they hope is a cultural event that connects local businesses and artists with the community. Between 1,100 and 1,400 eggs area hidden throughout Silver Spring for the first annual free hunt that runs […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett April 15 joined local chamber and business support organization executives and board members, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Steve Silverman and other representatives of the local business community to officially launch the Increase Your Business Strength local marketing campaign. “We are excited to spearhead the County’s first-ever […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will join local chamber and business support organization executives, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development Director Steve Silverman and other representatives of the local business community to officially launch the “Increase Your Business Strength” local marketing campaign. A key component of DED’s FY2014-2015 strategic plan is to help increase membership in […]