Montgomery Community Media

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. On this episode, find reports on: White Oak Library celebrates its grand re-opening; The expansion of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services could mean faster service for residents; The County is offering free training to administer Naloxone to […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined area business leaders for the launch of a new way to connect to the internet. Back in 2014, the County Executive introduced a six-point economic plan which included UltraMontgomery, an initiative that would create a fiber connection in Ashburn Virginia to grow opportunities for local businesses and universities. “Ashburn […]

The Rockville Economic Development Inc. (REDI) is preparing to celebrate Business Appreciation Week, April 3 – 7. This annual event is a way for REDI to thank local companies for choosing the city of Rockville as their place of business. Rock 11 Now has more in this report, below: You can find out more about […]

County Report This Week includes reports on Governor Hogan’s visit to the Germantown campus of Montgomery College, a recent summit in Silver Spring focused on STEM education, the urban redevelopment of downtown Wheaton, and more. Watch the show in its entirety, below:

The Maryland Women’s Business Center and Rockville Economic Development, Inc. cosponsored the annual Women’s Power Conference August 25th. Rock 11’s Willie James Inman has the report. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

In the city of Rockville, local leaders recently celebrated “Business Appreciation Week.” Rock 11 Now’s Kathy Dantzler reports. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

The Start Right business plan competition gives women from all over the county a chance to win some money to support their businesses and it’s part of the recent “Power Conference-Women Doing Business.” Rockville 11 reports. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

It’s becoming an annual back-to-school tradition – tax free shopping during the second week of August. Started eight years ago by the Maryland General Assembly, Maryland’s Tax Free Week encourages shoppers to take advantage of no sales tax on clothes and shoes up to $100.  As MyMCMedia’s Cindy Peña explains, shoppers and retailers benefit:   […]

County Executive Isiah Leggett is putting the wheels in motion to move Montgomery County’s Department of Economic Development into a non-governmental agency. “He thinks the work of attracting investment and jobs obviously is something public officials have to be involved in, but the machinery to do it is a little more flexible and easier to […]

The city of Rockville kicked off the second year of the Rockville Business Academy this week. The free program is an opportunity for businesses to learn how to effectively operate and thrive in the city. Rockville 11’s Katie Ghiardi has the story. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.