Maryland Ranks 6th Best State for Job Seekers
Maryland is the sixth best state for job seekers according to a new study. Neighboring Virginia ranked number two. The finance website WalletHub released the study, 2023 Best & Worst… Read More
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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Hosting Women in Business Outing
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce’s (GGCC) Women in Business is hosting a casual outing on Monday, Nov 20. The gathering occurs at Rio Grande Tex Mex Bar & Grill, 13541… Read More
County Unemployment Lowest Since 1990 Despite National Rise
Montgomery County’s unemployment numbers remained at a 33-year low, according to the July figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The jobless rate in the county sits at 1.5%, which… Read More
Elrich Previews Trip to India, Vietnam for Economic Mission
County Executive Marc Elrich will go to India and Vietnam for an economic development trade mission over the next two weeks. “My goal is to find new ways for Montgomery… Read More
Pike District Hires First Executive Director
Pike District Partnership announced the hiring of its first executive director. Eugene Cornelius was chosen following a national search. He has more than 30 years of executive management experience in… Read More
Local Investment Group Hosts Juneteenth Business Expo
Extraordinary Investment Group, a local group focused on the local Black community, is hosting their third annual Juneteenth Black Business Expo on Sunday June 18. The event takes place at… Read More
Elrich Signs Late Night Business Safety Plan Bill
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More
New Silver Spring Safety Alliance For Businesses Aims to Reduce Crime
On Wednesday, the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce (GSSCC) and the Montgomery County Police Department launched the new Silver Spring Safety Alliance in an announcement on Ellsworth Drive. … Read More
Council Approves Bill Requiring Late-Night Businesses Submit Safety Plan
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council voted 9-2 to approve a bill requiring businesses that stay open overnight to develop a safety plan. This bill was first introduced in February… Read More
Snyder Among Billionaires With Montgomery County Ties Ranked in Forbes’ ‘Richest in 2023’ List
Seven people with Montgomery County ties were ranked in the top 1000 of Forbes’ recently updated list of the richest people in the world. Steven Rales, a Walt Whitman High… Read More
Fani-González Celebrates Women’s History Month at Local Woman-Owned Business
Councilmember Natali Fani-González represents District 6 of Montgomery County, one of the most diverse districts in the region. Fani-González emigrated from Venezuela as a teenager and has been living in… Read More
Leaders Announce Legislation for Late Night Business Safety Plans
On Monday, leaders announced new legislation to create safety plans for certain businesses open late at night in Montgomery County. The new bill would require businesses open between 12-6 a.m.… Read More