economic development

November 21, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Floreen Discusses Election Results, Liquor Authority and More at News Briefing (VIDEO)

At her weekly briefing on Monday, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen discussed a variety of topics including the “Stand Up for the Montgomery Way” rally, election results, term limits, the county’s Triple-A bond rating, the state’s transportation program, the proposed independent Liquor Authority, the landlord tenant bill, the Economic Development Corporation, the subdivision staging […]

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September 18, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Behind the Scenes of Clarksburg Premium Outlets, New Retailers Announced (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

It may look like there’s still a lot of work to do but the Clarksburg Premium Outlets shopping center is on track to open at 22705 Clarksburg Road on Oct. 27th with 90 retailers, including Armani, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, and Tory Burch. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Clarksburg […]

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August 30, 2016 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for La Casita CA Cocina

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported La Casita CA Cocina and celebrated the grand opening of their restaurant by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for them on Friday, August 26. They are located at 2 East Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg. La Casita CA Cocina brings a new dining experience to the people of Gaithersburg […]

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August 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

Leggett Launches Online Business Survey

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is asking the business community to provide feedback on services the county provides by completing an online Business Survey. There are 17 questions on the survey including areas where you can elaborate on your answers or make suggestions for improvement. According to a news release, the survey is one part […]

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July 25, 2016 | Staff Writer

County Council Approves Zoning Amendment to Allow Food Trucks in Agricultural Reserve (VIDEO)

Food trucks are growing in popularity in urban areas, and now thanks to a new zoning text amendment approved by the County Council, those vehicles will soon be serving customers in Montgomery County’s agricultural reserve. Susan Kenedy has the story. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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June 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

RainKing Software Expands in Bethesda, Adding More Than 60 New Jobs

RainKing Software, Inc., a leader in IT sales intelligence, is moving from its current headquarters on Rockledge Drive in Bethesda to a new, larger space on Old Georgetown Road, according to a news release issued by the Maryland governor’s office today. As part of the relocation and expansion, RainKing is adding more than 60 new […]

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June 13, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Council President Nancy Floreen News Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen met with reporters for her weekly briefing on June 13. Floreen began with her condolences for the families and friends of the victims of the Orlando shootings. “What an act of terror and hate,” she said. She also discussed the importance of the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, […]

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June 3, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on a forum about the Zika virus in Silver Spring, recruitment efforts for Montgomery County’s Fire and Rescue Services, MCPS graduation ceremonies, a recap of Montgomery College’s successful baseball season and more. Watch the show, below:

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May 10, 2016 | Sonya Burke

The Bottom Line Features Reports on Clarksburg Outlets, College Track and Paws in the Park (VIDEO)

Susan Kenedy hosts the latest episode of The Bottom Line, which begins with a report on the status of construction at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets.

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May 3, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Mobile MdBioLab Visits Germantown (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

The MdBioLab made a stop at the Upcounty Regional Services Center in Germantown on Monday. “We are here today to actually introduce job seekers here in Montgomery County to opportunities and careers in biotechnology, life sciences and health sciences,” said Brian Gaines, CEO, MdBio Foundation. According to Gaines, Montgomery County is the epicenter for biotechnology […]

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