The Nighttime Economy Effect (Video)

After six months of review, the Nighttime Economy Task Force has forwarded its recommendations for improving the county’s nightlife to the County Executive.

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett explains why improving the nightlife of Montgomery County is important when it comes to attracting a demographic with spending power.

Ike Leggett on keeping young people

 
 

Nighttime Economy Task Force Presents Final Report (Video)

Night Time Economy Task Force

After six months of studying ways to improve the county’s nightlife, the Nighttime Economy Task Force has forwarded its recommendations to the County Executive. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can review the recommendations online: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/nighttimeeconomy/recommend.html

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Nighttime Economy Task Force Report (Video)

Isiah Leggett with task force report

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett thanks the Nighttime Economy Task Force for its work over six months leading up to the final report that was delivered to his office on Nov. 15. “This is an action plan,” Leggett said. You can review the recommendations online: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/nighttimeeconomy/recommend.html

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More Food Truck Spots Are in the County's Future (Video)

Dan Hoffman Nighttime Task Force

In this MyMCMedia extra, Chief Innovation Officer Dan Hoffman says work is already underway to designate more food truck spots in the county, including some late night venues. Hoffman is one of the county’s staff members who assisted the Nighttime Economy Task Force with its recommendations to improve Montgomery County’s nighttime economy. He says the […]

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How Do You Define "Hip"? (Video)

Hans Riemer

After six months of review, the Nighttime Economy Task Force forwarded its recommendations for improving the county’s nightlife to County Executive Isiah Leggett on Nov. 15. During the discussions of this task force, many have used the word “hip” to explain the county’s objective. In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer was asked […]

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Nighttime Economy Task Force Report (Video)

Heather Dlhopolsky is the the Chair of the Nighttime Economy Task Force.

In this MyMCMedia extra, watch the chair of the Nighttime Economy Task Force present the task force’s final report to County Executive Isiah Leggett on Nov. 15. Speaking on behalf of the 19-member task force,  Heather Dlhopolsky also highlights a few of the report’s recommendations about how to enhance the nighttime economy in Montgomery County. […]

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The Nighttime Economy Effect (Video)

Ike Leggett on keeping young people

After six months of review, the Nighttime Economy Task Force has forwarded its recommendations for improving the county’s nightlife to the County Executive. In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett explains why improving the nightlife of Montgomery County is important when it comes to attracting a demographic with spending power.    

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Focus is on Building Quality of Life (Video)

Hans Riemer

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer identifies some of the task force’s recommendations for improving the county’s nighttime economy. Take a look:

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Nighttime Economy Survey Results

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Councilmember Hans Riemer recently conducted a survey on Montgomery County’s night life. Over 1,800 respondents ranked dining and entertainment options and answered questions such as; How often do you go out for a meal with friends or for entertainment? How would you rate the nightlife options in your area? Where do you most like to […]

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Nighttime Economy Task Force Seeks Public Input (VIDEO)

Dan Reed

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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Nighttime Economy Task Force Meets Aug. 19 (Video)

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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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Tamika Smith is passionate and curious about the world. She often wonders what motivates people to walk in their particular journeys in life. A native of Miami, Florida Smith graduated from Howard University in 2007 and continues to give back through mentorship.

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