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The Gaithersburg-Germantown & Rockville Chambers of Commerce hosted a Small Business Roundtable with Senator Ben Cardin, on July 13 at Kaplan University in Rockville. Over 60 business owners gathered to have a candid discussion with the Senator Cardin on a myriad of topics including: the economy, jobs, health care, mental illness, transportation, taxes and a […]

The recipients of the 2015 Montgomery County Small Business Awards were announced today at the annual County event, held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, that celebrates and honors local small businesses. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, along with Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal, Department of Economic Development Acting Director Sally […]

According to the Small Business Administration, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. every year. The IRS marked the Small Business Association’s National Small Business Week (May 4-8) by featuring some of its most popular […]

Representatives of area Chambers of Commerce and small business groups came to Rockville on May 5 to join in the County Council’s recognition of National Small Business Week. Councilmember Roger Berliner presented a proclamation to the groups on behalf of the Council.   CM @RogerBerliner presents #smallbusinessweek proclamation, salutes small business owners. #shoplocal #eatlocal pic.twitter.com/8tpkjBGbAu […]

Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union President and CEO Andrew Russell talks about helping small businesses succeed in Montgomery County in this MyMCMedia Extra.   Related:

Here are your five things to know today, March 19, in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer headlines the Small Business University networking event, today, at Montgomery Community Media’s offices. You can watch the presentation streamed live on the MyMCMedia website. 2. Students and parents are expected to speak up at a forum […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, newly reelected Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice said his focus remains on small business. Take a look: Rice made his remarks following the Inauguration Ceremony on Dec. 1 at Richard Montgomery High School. Related:

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce distributed $500 in American Express gift cards to Gaithersburg and  Germantown residents o Shop Small® Business Saturday, Nov. 29. Donned with small business pins, balloons, go shop small stickers and gift cards, GGCC Director of Events of Marketing Laura Rowles headed out and visited nine local chamber businesses. There she provided […]

Montgomery Community Media hosted entrepreneur, philanthropist and author Frank Islam as the Small Business University series keynote speaker for April. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story of how Islam got his start as a businessman in Montgomery County and what he says is his key to success. Doing well while doing good is the message […]

U.S. Congressman John Delaney addressed the Small Business Networking Breakfast gathering at Montgomery Community Media on Dec. 19. Dozens of local business owners attended the event where Delaney, a former small business owner himself, spoke about challenges in today’s economy. “We need to create a culture around here that celebrates entrepreneurs,” Congressman Delaney said. “I […]