Holly Sears

August 20, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Nighttime Economy Task Force Seeks Public Input (VIDEO)

The Nighttime Economy Task Force is more than half-way through developing draft recommendations to help boost the nightlife in Montgomery County and the group wants more community input. At its latest meeting (on August 19), at the Rockville Library each subcommittee gave a few draft recommendations that they will be sharing with the community. The […]

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August 18, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Nighttime Economy Task Force Meets Aug. 19 (Video)

The Nighttime Economy Task Force meets on Aug. 19  at the Rockville Library. It’s scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Earlier this summer,  Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees began drafting recommendations that will be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) in August. The subcommittees include: entertainment, public use and amenities, quality of life, transportation, […]

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August 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

Task Force Member Says Permitting Issues Top Findings (Video)

In August, the Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are expected to submit their draft proposal to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D). In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Megan Pagado, who is a member of the arts and entertainment subcommittee. Take a look: Final recommendations are expected in October. Additional Coverage:

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August 1, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Noise and Affordable Housing Top Concerns for Subcommittee (Video)

The  Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are more than half of the way towards their draft-proposal deadline in August. In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Evan Glass, who is a member of the quality of life engagement subcommittee. Take a look: Final recommendations are expected to be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) […]

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July 31, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Task Force to Keep Rising Professionals Engaged (Video)

The Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are expected to submit their final recommendations to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) October. In the meantime, members are working towards an August deadline to submit their draft recommendations. In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Holly Sears Sullivan, president of the Maryland Business Development Corporation, and member of the […]

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July 30, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Task Force Member Says Parking Tops Issues (Video)

The Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees have started drafting recommendations that will be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) in August. In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Dan Reed, who blogs at “Just Up The Pike”, and is a member of the transportation subcommittee. Take a look: The subcommittees include: […]

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May 16, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Small Business Networking Breakfast (Photos & Video)

Montgomery Community Media hosted the small business networking breakfast on May 16 and County Council member Nancy Floreen delivered the keynote address. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can find out more about upcoming economic development events by visiting the county’s Choose Montgomery website at www.choosemontgomerymd.com.

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November 16, 2012 | Staff Writer

Sears Named MBDC President

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 […]

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