Minimum Wage Increases on July 1
The minimum wage in Montgomery County rises again on July 1. The minimum wage for those working at large companies with at least 51 employees will be $16.70 per hour.… Read More
Business
Maryland Recibe $1.4 Millones para Empresas Manufactureras y Empleos
El gobierno federal ha otorgado $1.4 millones a Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership para apoyar a las pequeñas y medianas empresas manufactureras locales. El Instituto Nacional de Estándares y Tecnología (NIST)… Read More
Maryland Receives $1.4 Million for Manufacturing Businesses, Jobs
The federal government has awarded $1.4 million to the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership to support local small and medium sized manufacturing businesses. The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards… Read More
Recreational Cannabis is Coming to a Dispensary Near You July 1
In just about one week, cannabis will be legal in Maryland for anyone 21 years or older with a government issued ID. “It’s like purchasing alcohol,” explained Steve White, president… Read More
County Moves Closer to Adding Science Lab Center in North Bethesda
Members of the County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee Thursday unanimously agreed to recommend to the council that it dispose of land in North Bethesda to pave the… Read More
Startups Pitch to Hotel Brands About Sustainability Advancements
Startup leaders spoke with hotel company representatives in the area about sustainability advancements. The startups joined a pitch event with the Hospitality Tech Accelerator on Wednesday at the Montgomery County… Read More
County Paved Way to Keep Apartments in Aspen Hill as Affordable Housing
Montgomery County used its legal right of first refusal to pave the way for the nonprofit Enterprise Community Development to purchase a 345-unit apartment complex in Aspen Hill for $67… Read More
Gaithersburg Native Visits Own Creation in Pro Football Hall of Fame
A Gaithersburg native recently got to see her own creation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Monica Blakely and Passion for Ezra, her custom apparel business, gained notoriety earlier… 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
Downtown Silver Spring Holds Pride in the Plaza Festival
Local LGBTQIA+ advocacy group, Live In Your Truth Programs, is holding its annual “Pride in the Plaza” celebration on Sunday, June 25. The event will be in Veterans Plaza, Silver… Read More
Crítica al Condado por no Identificar Minoristas que Cobran por las Bolsas de Plástico
La inspectora general (IG) del condado de Montgomery, Megan Davey Limarzi, emitió un informe el martes criticando al condado por no establecer una forma de identificar a todos los minoristas… Read More
Inspector General: County Lax on Enforcing Carryout Bag Tax
Montgomery County Inspector General (IG) Megan Davey Limarzi issued a report Tuesday criticizing the county for not establishing a way to identify all retailers that charge for plastic bags, thereby… Read More