Montgomery Community Media

A grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at LA Fitness on Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg on Nov. 19. Several local leaders attended the event including Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz, and Council members Cathy Drzyzgula, Mike Sesma and Ryan Spiegel. Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce President Marilyn Balcombe also attended the […]

The Montgomery Business Development Corporation (MBDC), which was created two years ago by the Montgomery County Council and given the mission of helping to retain and attract businesses, today announced the appointment of Holly Sears as its first president. Sears, who was selected after a national search, will begin her duties on Nov. 26. The […]

Cytomedix, Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in regenerative therapies involving innovative platelet technologies for orthopedics and wound care, has announced that with assistance from government grants, it will be expanding its operations in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Cytomedix appreciates all of the support provided by Montgomery County and the City of Gaithersburg. We look forward to continued […]

The JBG Companies, a leading real estate investment and development firm, has joined forces with ECOtality Inc., a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, to provide access to electric vehicle charging stations at more than a dozen locations in the greater Washington, D.C., area. Thus far, 28 Blink® Wall Mount charging stations are […]

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC) annual board retreat was held on Monday, November 5 at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce. In conjunction with its meeting, the board participated in its own community service project. For the second year in a row, board members rolled up their sleeves and made 120 […]

Montgomery College recently hosted a conference to empower Hispanic Women as business entrepeneurs. Hear the story of Ada Villatoro, owner of El Galla Restaurant at Silver Spring in this video. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) announced that Laura Rowles has been elected VP of Communications of the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC). The CVC-MC educates businesses on how to create successful volunteer/charitable programs that positively impact the businesses, their employees, and the local community. Rowles is the Director of Events & Marketing […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 2nd Annual Bowling with the Board on Thursday, October 18. The event was held at and sponsored by 300 Shady Grove Bowling Center in Gaithersburg. “It was a fun event” said Alicia Dinwiddie, 300 Shady Grove Bowling Center Group Events Sales Manager. The purpose of the Chamber […]

Leadership Montgomery is proud to announce its Core Class of 2013, a group of 48 senior executives of large and small businesses, county and state officials, and executive directors of nonprofit organizations, as well as community volunteers. Leadership Montgomery brings together current and emerging leaders in its Core program and offers a unique opportunity to […]

This week, October 15-19, 2012, is Economic Development Week across Maryland, initiated and sponsored by the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA). In recognition, the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) announces eleven local companies making the 2012 Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies, key events taking place this week to support local businesses […]