Montgomery Community Media

The Nighttime Economy Task Force (NETF) wants to hear from the residents of Montgomery County. The task force meets monthly and county officials are posting agendas, meeting dates, minutes and other information from the Task Force’s meetings on the county’s website to keep citizens informed. Even if you can’t make a meeting, NETF Chair Heather […]

The Maryland Small Business and Technology Development Center launched the Hispanic Business Center recently. County Cable Montgomery has the story. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Contact the Hispanic Business Center by phone at 301.209.2126 for a free consultation.

Choice Hotels International Headquarters recently moved to their new location in Rockville Town Center. Rockville 11’s Bridget Schwiesow has the story in this video: Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming. Additional Coverage:

County Executive Leggett established the Nighttime Economy Task Force in May to encourage increased nighttime business activity in Montgomery County. The Task Force recently established seven committees, including: 1.Entertainment – dining/social/performance venues, events, talent retention, marketing and assessment of the economic impact of these offerings; 2. Public use and amenities – geographic boundaries, multi-use sidewalks, […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers Roger Berliner (D-District 1) and Nancy Floreen (D – At-large) helped kick off Small Business Day at MCM’s studios on June 17. The day-long event, which is sold out, is designed to invigorate small business through presentations and insights from regional business leaders followed by Q&A. Attendees had networking opportunities over the […]

As the Nighttime Economy Task Force gets ready to meet on June 17, local residents and business owners share their opinions.

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) announced on June 11 a new cooperative education agreement with Grunley Construction Company, Inc. that will provide students in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s (UMES) Construction Management Technology program hands-on training with the construction firm. Leaders from the UMES School of Business and Technology, USG and Grunley signed […]

Move over Kickstarter, there’s a new crowdfunder in town! The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) announced that Kickstarter is no longer the big cheese in town. At a lively and theatrical launch event on June 12 at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, AHCMC will introduce its answer to Kickstarter: power2give.org/MontgomeryCountyMD. Featured at […]

Montgomery County has a unique variety of businesses, from bars and restaurants, nonprofit organizations and, the internationally known, Discovery Communications.

Montgomery County received some good news about local job growth. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.