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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April 8, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Small Business Awards Set For May 9

The Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that Karen Zuckerman, chief creative director and president of Rockville-based HZDG, a full service integrated marketing communications agency, will be the keynote speaker for the 2014 Montgomery County Small Business Awards ceremony on May 9. The event will take place at the Bethesda North Marriott […]

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March 29, 2014 | Staff Writer

Rockville Holds Business Appreciation Week (Video)

Every year, the City of Rockville makes it a point to give some special attention to its business community. Rockville 11’s Katie Ghardi has details about this year’s event. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

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March 29, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Destination Poolesville Business Fair Set for March 29

The Town of Poolesville’s 5th annual community business fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 West Willard Rd. “Destination Poolesville” features local businesses and entertainment. More than 30 businesses have registered to participate. Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to visit […]

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March 27, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Ribbon Cutting for BC Steakhouse in Gaithersburg (Photos)

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for BC Steakhouse-Silver Birch Bar. BC Steak is located at 15710 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Friday, March 21. BC Steakhouse-Silver Birch Bar is a newly remodeled, upscale steakhouse featuring the Silver Birch Bar with features […]

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March 21, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

MCM Event Connects Businesses, Hispanic Community (Video)

With the Hispanic population in Montgomery County growing in record numbers, a recent networking event at the Montgomery Community Media studios in Rockville focused on helping businesses reach out and connect with those diverse communities. In this MyMCMedia report, Valerie Bonk explores advice presented by National Hispanic Communications Group President and CEO Lorna Virgili during […]

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March 20, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Brasserie Beck Opening Soon in Kentlands (PHOTOS)

The signs are up at the Brasserie Beck location in downtown Kentlands, which is the former site of O’Donnell’s Sea Grill at 311 Kentlands Boulevard. According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, the new Gaithersburg location is expected to open in mid-April. Hiring began this month and construction on an outdoors deck is now underway.

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March 20, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Small Business Networking at MCM (Photos)

Montgomery Community Media hosted the Small Business University’s networking event on March 20. The keynote speaker was CEO & President of the Hispanic Communications Group, Lorna Virgili. Related:

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March 19, 2014 | Staff Writer

Woodbourne Creamery (Video)

Woodbourne Creamery is Montgomery County’s first all new dairy facility in sixty years. In addition, it is the first all pasture robotic milking facility in North America. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports.

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March 19, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Businesses Sought for June’s Celebrate Gaithersburg Festival

The 32nd Annual Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne Festival will draw an entire community to Gaithersburg’s historic city center from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. The festival features several stages of live entertainment headlined by Seldom Scene, with plenty of food and themed activity areas for all ages and interests. Promote your […]

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March 18, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Dale Music Store to Close Its Doors (Photos)

For more than 60 years, Dale Music Company, Inc. in Silver Spring has been a staple in the community for music lovers, known for its vast collection of sheet music. In June, owner Carol Warden said Dale Music will close its doors for the last time at 8420 Georgia Avenue, citing a changing economy and […]

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