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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Business

March 18, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Montgomery County Implements Curbside Pickup

In an effort to support restaurants that depend on carryout orders, Montgomery County will implement curbside pickup. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that it has established “No Parking” zones during the COVID-19 emergency in areas with many restaurants. The established zones will prevent parking in front of the restaurants while allowing temporary “standing […]

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March 17, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Impacto de Coronavirus en los Pequeños Negocios

Daniel Parra, Director de Diversidad e Inclusión de Negocios de la Corporación para el Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Montgomery (MCEDC), insta a los dueños de pequeños negocios a ser creativos, en estos momentos de crisis desatados por la propagación de COVID-19 (Coronavirus) en el condado. Lo que también obligó al Gobernador de Maryland a […]

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March 17, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Corned Beef King Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Olney…with Social Distance

It’s a St. Patrick’s Day like no other. Bars and restaurants are closed, but — on a positive note— restaurants can still provide take out food. The Corned Beef King food truck visited Olney Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. to bring Irish corned beef and Reuben sandwiches to the locals who are restricted from […]

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March 16, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Hogan Orders Maryland Bars, Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Gyms to Close 5 P.M. Monday

Gov. Larry Hogan announced an executive order Monday to close all bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms in the state of Maryland starting  5 p.m. on Monday. The closures are out of concern for the coronavirus pandemic. The executive order will be strictly enforced by law enforcement, Hogan said. Drive-thru, carryout, and delivery will continue, Hogan […]

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March 13, 2020 | Joe Yasharoff

Cafe Deluxe in Bethesda is Closing

The Cafe Deluxe in Bethesda Row is closing. Friday is the last day. Employees were informed Thursday. Cafe Deluxe has been at its current location for 21 years. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9r3LAjBVG-/

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March 10, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Epoca de Impuestos: Evite Fraudes y Organice su Contabilidad

Es época de declaración de impuestos y los contribuyentes tienen fechas límites para ponerse al día, ya sea como personas individuales y/o como empresarios. La contadora y experta en finanzas Deicy Rivera propietaria de Global Consulting Services, una empresa establecida en el condado de Montgomery, habla con MyMCmedia sobre lo que debemos tener en cuenta […]

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March 5, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Aprobado Nuevo Contrato para Trabajadores de Safeway

El nuevo contrato propuesto por Safeway fue puesto a votación hoy, según un comunicado del UFCW Local 400, el sindicato que representa a los empleados de Safeway. Los puntos clave en el contrato son los mismos que en el contrato de Giant Food: mantener las pensiones y proteger los beneficios de los jubilados, escalas salariales […]

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March 5, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Safeway Contract ‘Overwhelmingly’ Approved by Workers

The new contract proposed by Safeway was “overwhelmingly” voted through Thursday, according to a statement from UFCW Local 400, the union representing Safeway employees. Key points in the contract are the same as in the Giant Food contract: maintaining pensions and protecting retiree benefits, wage scales that are above the minimum wage and will increase, […]

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March 5, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Safeway Workers Reach Tentative Agreement to Avoid Strike

At 2 a.m. Thursday morning, Safeway union members reached a tentative agreement with the company for a new contract, according to Jonathan Williams, communications director for UFCW Local 400, the union representing Safeway employees.  The union will go over Safeway’s offer at a 1 p.m. meeting Thursday at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center […]

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March 4, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Safeway Workers Across D.C. Region Prepare for Possible Strike Vote Tomorrow

Safeway workers are preparing to vote on a possible strike Thursday.  Workers are at a standstill with Safeway in reaching a new union contract. The main issue is whether or not Safeway will agree to fully fund workers’ pensions. UFCW Local 400, the union representing Safeway employees, said in a statement that they are not […]

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