Montgomery Community Media

Las pequeñas empresas que han actualizado sus establecimientos para cumplir con los protocolos de seguridad podrían ser elegibles para un programa de subvenciones programado para lanzarse el 29 de julio. La iniciativa de $ 14 millones, formalmente conocida como el Programa de Subsidios para Pequeñas Empresas ‘Reabrir Montgomery’, ofrecerá subsidios de $ 5,000 o menos […]

Trader Joe’s, one of the country’s most popular grocery store chains, is changing the names on some of its international products after a petition – citing the branding as racist – called for the change. The change.org petition, started by high school senior Briones Bedell of the San Francisco Bay area according to the Washington […]

Small businesses that have updated their establishments to adhere to safety protocols could be eligible for a grant program slated to launch July 29. The $14 million initiative, formally known as the ‘Reopen Montgomery’ Small Business Grant Program, will offer subsidies of $5,000 or less to cover reopening costs incurred to comply with health and […]

A panel of business owners joined Kelly Leonard for Montgomery Community Media’s July’s episode of Small Business Network at Home.  The series of monthly morning sessions facilitated by Leonard addresses topics of interest to small business owners in Montgomery County. July’s topic was “Reviving Your Business Pitch in a New Economy.” The panel featured Jamie Ratner, […]

The Glenstone Museum reopened its indoor Pavilions Thursday after weeks of limiting available exhibits to those that are outdoors due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday, the museum’s normal operating hours, visitors will be allowed to enter, in staggered 15-minute intervals, to view additional material. In […]

The Reopen Montgomery Small Business Grant Program launched a website Sunday for small business owners to learn about and apply for grants in the county. 📣 The “Reopen Montgomery” Small Business Grant Program, created by the @MoCoCouncilMD with the support of County Executive @Marc_Elrich, has launched a website for small business owners to learn about […]

ALDI is coming to Montgomery Village in Gaithersburg. As of July 16, an ALDI sign was posted on the storefront located in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center next to Big Lots. While the company does not have a projected opening date, they are hiring future employees for the location said Jeff Baehr, the company’s Frederick […]

Bonchon Chicken, a South Korean-based international fried chicken restaurant, opened a location in Gaithersburg July 13. The store operates more than 350 locations worldwide, including 100 stores across the United States. This will be the company’s fifth location in Maryland alone. “We are excited that Bonchon continues to grow in popularity across MD and the […]

Chipotle is bringing more jobs to Montgomery County. The fast-casual Mexican grill announced Thursday that they will hire approximately 10,000 new workers nationwide over the next few months to accommodate brand growth amid COVID-19. At least 50 positions will open in Montgomery County alone, said Erin Wolford, Chipotle’s senior director of external communications. New positions […]

If non-compliance with COVID-19 guidelines continues in bars and restaurants, Maryland may have to reconsider the reopenings it’s allowed so far, Gov. Larry Hogan said at a press conference Wednesday.  “At this point we’re trying to crack down on the bad apples without killing the entire industry and all those folks that work there and […]