Montgomery Community Media

Tax breaks for charitable giving aren’t limited to individuals, your small business can benefit as well. If you own a small to medium-size business and are committed to giving back to the community through charitable giving, here’s what you should know. 1. Verify that the Organization is a Qualified Charity Once you’ve identified a charity, […]

UPDATE: On November 22, 2016, a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the enforcement of the Overtime Rule, that was to have gone into effect on December 1, 2016. The injunction is not a final decision; rather it means that it preserves the status quo. As such, employers are not required to […]

Bethesda Green hosted its 7th annual gala at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club on Oct. 6. The highlight of this event is the 2016 Bethesda magazine “Green Awards.” Find out more about this year’s event and the Bethesda Green organization, in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below: The awards included: Innovation Award-Business: Blessed Coffee […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, State Delegate Bill Frick, who represents District 16, says “there is overwhelming public support” for reforming Montgomery County’s liquor monopoly. But what do Montgomery County officials think? Frick says he’s heard an interest in reform but concern about a loss of revenue. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video: […]

UPDATED, Oct. 9, 11:20 a.m. — The annual Bethesda Green Gala was held at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club on Oct. 8. More than 300 hundred people gathered at the fundraiser that featured “green champions” from the businesses, nonprofits, school and faith community. In this MyMCMedia Extra, County and Bethesda Green officials said it […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, George Leventhal says small businesses need to pay attention to local politics and tell candidates what’s important to them and their business.

The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) will hold a free Alcohol Law Education and Regulatory Training (ALERT) class for Latino business owners who serve or sell alcohol to help curb sales of alcohol to those under 21 years of age.  The class will be held on Tuesday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will join local chamber and business support organization executives, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development Director Steve Silverman and other representatives of the local business community to officially launch the “Increase Your Business Strength” local marketing campaign. A key component of DED’s FY2014-2015 strategic plan is to help increase membership in […]

There’s a new community going up in Gaithersburg: it’s called Crown and when complete will include 2,250 residences. Over 50 residences have already been sold and the first residents began moving in this fall. Starbucks is the first business to open in Downtown Crown. Coming soon: LA Fitness and Harris Teeter. In March of 2014, […]

A total of 40 Diamond Farm Stingrays signed up for the swim team’s second annual swimathon, which was held on June 23 at the Quince Orchard Park pool in Gaithersburg. The swimmers got wet even before they jumped into the pool because of the rain but the weather didn’t deter their efforts to raise money […]