Montgomery Community Media

Steve Silverman, director of Montgomery County’s Department of Economic Development, recognizes the strong support of both the Montgomery County Council and the County Executive for “aggressive” efforts to retain private business, including the use of economic development funds to keep business in the county. He made these comments at the March 11 meeting of the […]

A sure sign of spring: the Washingtonian Paddle Boats (WPB) company has launched its vessels onto the water at the Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg. Alexis Frager of WPB tells us that the spring-like weather is good for business. She said the swans tend to be the most popular vessels and there are also assorted colored […]

The Montgomery County Council recognized ten local Montgomery companies that were included in the 2013 version of the Inc. 500, which identifies the fastest-growing private companies in America. The businesses earned their Inc. 500 rankings based on three-year revenue growth rate from 2008-11. Take a look. Two of the companies are part of Montgomery County’s […]

Pepco is closely monitoring an approaching winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Washington Metropolitan Area from Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening. Weather forecasts are still changing, but some predict snow accumulations of more than a foot through the Pepco region with up to 17 inches predicted in […]

A report on the county’s economic development incentive programs was recently presented to the Council. County Council member Nancy Floreen addresses the report’s findings. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Find the report online at Review of Montgomery County’s Economic Development Incentive Programs report.

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights has updated fair housing posters available in both English and Spanish for display in residential and commercial rental offices, realty offices, property management offices and lending institutions. Under Sec. 27-13 of the Montgomery County Code, these posters must be prominently displayed in these types of businesses in both […]

Montgomery Community Media hosted the monthly Small Business Networking Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 21.  Here’a s look at some of the attendees.

Montgomery College and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recently held the first Go Green Business Forum for local businesses interested in earning a green certification. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television. Visit mcgreenbiz.org to learn more about the Green Business Certification […]

Steve Silverstein, founder and CEO of Not Your Average Joe’s restaurants, recently kicked off thee restaurant’s World Taste Tour by explaining its genesis. “The greatest joy of travel for restaurant people is exploring foods from faraway places,” he said. “Our chefs love not only experiencing international dishes but also bringing back recipes and ideas to […]

You can now order wine and beer at Damascus restaurants after 80 years of being a dry town. New York J & P Pizza is the first restaurant to receive a liquor license. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.