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Watch the Public Safety Awards

June 29, 2022

In case you missed the 33rd Annual Public Safety Awards, you can watch them now, on YouTube. https://youtu.be/BzdjrODTDB4

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Non-Profit Mastermind – “Effective Communication & Public Speaking”

June 14, 2022

Our Non-profit Mastermind group was joined by the wonderful Amaate Neil, a Public Speaking Consultant and Rockville Toastmasters Club Member. He led some valuable exercises that are sure to help us become better communicators and presenters to our…

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Project Restore Accepting Next Round of Applications in Early July

June 14, 2022

Application scheduled to open 7/7/2022 at 12:00 PM EST Project Restore will provide $25 million to fill vacant retail and commercial buildings and support business investment, job creation, and economic growth in Maryland’s communities. Businesses opening…

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Marketing Roundtable: Connecting with Local Media to Promote Your Business

June 13, 2022

Did you know that Montgomery County has several media outlets?  Ever wonder who they are?  Well, some of them are your fellow members of the Rockville Chamber of Commerce.  We will have panelists from a variety of…

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MCEDC with Partner LEDC Selected as New Fund Manager to Provide Loans to  Maryland Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

June 8, 2022

Montgomery County now represented for first time in Maryland VLT Program; MCEDC given an initial allocation of $1.5 million in state funding  Rockville, Md. — The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) was named today…

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Kendall Capital Is Moving to Rockville’s Tower Oaks Corridor

June 7, 2022

ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) JUNE 07, 2022 With a growing team and even faster-growing assets under management (AUM), Kendall Capital is moving its office to 2000 Tower Oaks Boulevard, Suite 240, in Rockville, Maryland. The wealth management firm will…

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Friday Five – June 3, 2022

June 3, 2022

1. Five takeaways from Biden’s inflation planOn Tuesday, President Joe Biden laid out a plan in a Wall Street Journal op-ed to fight inflation levels. Although levels dipped in April to 8.3%, they continue to…

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Geneva Day School’s Baton Passing Festival Ushers in a New Era of Excellence

June 3, 2022

On Saturday, May 21, Geneva Day School’s spectacular GPA arranged this event in honor of Director Suzanne Funk’s three decades of service to the school and past 15 years at the helm of the ship. 

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Friday Five 5/20/2022

May 23, 2022

The Friday Five brings you the top five news stories from the intersection of business and government. Here are this week’s stories: 1. At bill signing, top leaders celebrate capital budget, new health care and…

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The Culinary Team: Helping Make Events Memorable since 2021!

April 19, 2022

Got an office lunch, company event, or home birthday or tea party coming up? Give The Culinary Team a try! The Culinary Team is comprised of three catering divisions: Bread Cellar, Gemma Gelato and Tomato…

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Office Space Available in the Baltimore Washington area!

April 18, 2022

Looking for office space for your business with all the resources at your ready? Founded in 1982 as Executive House, Mid-Atlantic Offices offers two desirable Columbia, Maryland locations: Executive House Management Services & Columbia Business…

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Maryland Health Benefit Exchange

April 13, 2022

Yesterday, during the afternoon Sine Die Session, the House of Delegates approved Senate Bill 632. The Senate had approved it on March 31. This action assures that the bill (setting up a Workgroup to design…

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In Case You Missed It – Peter Franchot Webinar

March 18, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d0L3XaenSU Here is a list of the links that were share in the chat: A list of grant programs that are eligible for subtraction: https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/RELIEFAct/docs/COVID_19_Relief_Programs.pdfTaxpayer Services Phone number 1800 MD TAXESwww.marylandtaxes.govAlex Walinskas, Comptroller’s Office-  AWalinskas@marylandtaxes.gov

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Rehab 2 Perform Ranks on Inc. Magazine’s List

March 18, 2022

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 119%, Rehab 2 Perform Ranks No. 82 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies  Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals Mid-Atlantic list had an…

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Progressions salon spa store in North Bethesda, Maryland, Wins National and Local Awards

March 17, 2022

NORTH BETHESDA, MD (March 17, 2022) — Progressions salon spa store in North Bethesda, Maryland, has recently received several prestigious accolades in the beauty industry, both nationally and locally. Progressions salon spa store has been honored…

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Lunch & Learn with Longman & Van Grack

March 16, 2022

If you were not able to to join us for yesterday’s Lunch and Learn with Longman & Van Grack, we have a recorded copy here for you. Our speakers, Robb Longman and Adam Van Grack…

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Geneva Day School Celebrates a Terrific 2022 :: #GDSSpirit is More than a Meme  

March 15, 2022

Article submitted by Geneva Day School  Cookies emblazoned with #1, colorful balloons, and special signage. . . Such fanfare  defines Geneva Day School’s celebration of the thrilling announcement that readers of  “Bethesda Magazine” have again…

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SBA PPP Platform

March 7, 2022

Please find the following responses to some frequently asked questions below: Should Lenders Offset Available Funds from Defaulted Borrowers? If a PPP borrower is unable to seek forgiveness, is asked to pay back the loan…

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Map and Resource Guide

February 28, 2022

Are you looking for more exposure for your business? You may want to check out the Rockville Chamber of Commerces’ Map & Resource Guide. Within this guide you will be able to: 10,000 copies distributed…

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Parc Redland: New Accessible Housing Project Quickly Selling Out

February 15, 2022

Universal Communities is the first builder/developer with the vision to create architecturally barrier-free, fully-accessible Design for Life housing. The builder’s inaugural project, Parc Redland Phase I – featuring 19 luxury townhomes located 2 miles north…

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Advertise in the RCC Business Directory

February 15, 2022

We are happy to announce our continued partnership with Lunar Cow Publishing, a firm specializing in destination marketing, for the production of our annual Business Directory.

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Joint Chamber Meeting with Senator Ben Cardin

February 11, 2022

On February 11, 2022 we were fortnate to host a joint Chamber Meeting with Senator Ben Cardin. A wide range of topics were discussed and everyone had the opportunity to have thier questions answered by…

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Cherished Hands Home Healthcare provides exceptional, consistent quality care

February 8, 2022

Cherished Hands Home Healthcare was founded and operated by Abby Sakariyah, a family nurse practitioner graduate of Chamberlain University Chicago, Illinois. Since 2009, Abby has worked in the senior care industry as a nursing assistant,…

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Meet Candidate Brooke Lierman – Running for State Comptroller

February 7, 2022

For the first time since 1998, there is an open seat for State Comptroller! The Maryland Comptroller is the elected CFO of our state and sits on the Board of Public Works. Brooke Lierman is a civil rights and disability rights attorney, a mom, a State Delegate representing the 46th Legislative District (Baltimore), and a Democratic candidate to be Maryland’s next State Comptroller.

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Marketing Roundtable – Put Your Best Foot Forward Online

February 4, 2022

We’ve all had to get online to some degree the past couple of years to market and conduct our businesses. Are you as polished as you could be? Do you like what you see when…

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PEPCO’S Parent Company, Exelon, Moves Forward as Nation’s Premier Transmission and Distribution Utility Company

February 2, 2022

Contact: Jamie Caswell Pepco Communications 202-872-2680 (Media Hotline) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PEPCO’S PARENT COMPANY, EXELON, MOVES FORWARD AS NATION’S PREMIER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION UTILITY COMPANY Company launches new branding and reassures customers and communities of…

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EVEN Hotel Rockville focuses on travelers’ wellness needs

February 1, 2022

Greetings! I am Theresa King, new Director of Sales at the EVEN Rockville. You ask who/what is the EVEN Rockville? The EVEN Hotel Rockville is one of the first to open as part of the…

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Montgomery Printing Solutions ‘make you look good!’

February 1, 2022

First impressions count when it comes to business. Let us help make you look good, in the form of printed items! Montgomery Printing Solutions is a locally-owned small business located in the Rockville Town Center.…

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Final Wellness Wednesday of the Season

January 26, 2022

Sandra Hart, HartHQ Growth Coach, LLC talks about smart time management. Reducing our stress is key to our success! Watch the full video below.

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6 Tips to Find Your Exercise Motivation & Never Lose It!

January 20, 2022

Many of us lament that we just aren’t the people who have motivation and that’s what keeps us stuck from ever reaching our goals, whether they be to fit into our favorite clothes again, have the stamina and strength to take a bucket list vacation, or to feel more energy each day.

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Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Paris

January 19, 2022

Today Dr. Paris talks to us about stress relief techniques. Please see below to watch the video in its entirety.

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Lunch & Learn with Jake Weissmann

January 18, 2022

Jake Weissmann, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer over seeing economic development and business advancement activities for the County joined us for today’s Lunch & Learn that was held at Dawson’s Market. Businesses came prepared to share…

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FlanCake by Gaby: Hot from the oven and fresh out of the fridge!

January 18, 2022

FlanCake by Gaby is Latina powerhouse serving families in the DMV area with a unique dessert – flancake! FlanCake is half cake, half flan and has served over 300 people in the DMV area since…

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When was the last time you expressed gratitude to one of your employees?

January 18, 2022

“It felt like much of my work just went into a black hole. One too many large tasks in addition to the massive reading load – and not even receiving thanks or a word of…

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We Trust Bookkeeping can help take away the stress, frustration of doing your books!

January 18, 2022

Most any kind of work can be done online, or virtually, nowadays. We Trust Bookkeeping allows you to focus on growing your business as a virtual professional bookkeeping service. “We Trust Bookkeeping is always where…

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Chambers Meet with Dr. Earl Stoddard and Jake Weissmann

January 17, 2022

On Friday the Rockville Chamber invited the other Montgomery County chambers to have a discussion with Dr. Earl Stoddard and Jake Weissmann regarding the Vaccine Passport.  Here are the Q&A responses. Executive Branch’s Response to…

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MCEDC Resource Guide for Montgomery County, MD Businesses

January 12, 2022

For a full resource guide for Montgomery County, MD businesses, please download the full version here.

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HORIZON THERAPEUTICS SUBSTANTIALLY EXPANDS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD

January 7, 2022

Global life sciences leader Horizon Therapeutics announced today its signing of a long-term, full-building lease with Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. for a 192,000 square foot state-of-the art facility that will be the company’s new East Coast operations and research and development hub.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Festival Seeks Volunteers

January 6, 2022

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION:   Energetic, “hands-on” volunteer Treasurer with accounting experience to support the annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival and the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors. RECRUITING ORGANIZATION: F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference, Inc. was founded in 1996 to celebrate…

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Wellness Wednesday 1 5 2022

January 5, 2022

In this episode, our featured speaker, Aaron from Launch Physical Therapy and Fitness Coaching discusses New Year’s Resolutions.

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SERVPRO of Rockville-Olney is hiring!

January 3, 2022

Submit your application Do you love helping people through difficult situations? Then, don’t miss your chance to join our Franchise as a new Administrative Assistant. In this position you will be making a difference each…

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Rockville Chamber of Commerce Years In Review 2020-2021

December 30, 2021

The Rockville Chamber of Commerce was able to continue all of its offerings throughout COVID without skipping a beat or having to dip into any reserves!  We were able to obtain 8 grants. We were…

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Wellness Wednesday with Integrative Health Recreation and Musu Wellness

December 22, 2021

Musu Wheeler of Integrative Health Recreation & Musu Wellness encourages us to move as we join in this week’s Wellness Wednesday

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Dr. Jermaine Williams Selected as Montgomery College’s Next President

December 17, 2021

A press release from Michael J. Knapp, Chair, Board of Trustees dated December 17,2021 On behalf of the Montgomery College Board of Trustees, I am very pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has…

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Rockville Chamber of Commerce Elects 5 New Board Members

December 15, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                        December 15, 2021 Contact:  Marji Graf, President & CE Rockville Chamber of Commerce 301-424-9300 marji@rockvillechamber.org Rockville Chamber of Commerce Elects 5 New Board Members At the Annual Holiday Party and…

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Various Funding and Support Opportunities

December 14, 2021

Good afternoon Resource Partners!  This contains links for various funding and support opportunities.  Feel free to share this information with your personal and professional networks. Please note, MD Labor has no affiliation with these organizations…

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Volunteers needed to help InterFaith sort clothing donations to distribute

December 9, 2021

The Interfaith Works Clothing Center, located at 751 Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville, is a program of Interfaith Works that provides individuals and families in Montgomery County living at or below 200% of the median income…

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Holiday Tips from Vitality Fitness

December 8, 2021

This week our Wellness Wednesday is presented by Aubrey from Vitality Fitness and Wellness. Today Aubrey talks about tips and tricks to navigate the holiday season while feeling our best. Follow these tips to start…

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Tax reform updates and more with Aronson & SHS Services

December 3, 2021

Overall updates on tax reform, payroll limits, employee retention credit and EIDL.

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Patient First – Aspen Hill Opening December 2

December 1, 2021

New center serves residents of Aspen Hill and surrounding areas Richmond, VA – Patient First announces the expansion of its urgent and primary care services in Maryland with the opening of a new medical center…

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Wellness Wednesday – How to Handle Holiday Stress

November 24, 2021

Holiday stress can affect us physically and mentally. Dr. Andrew Rill of Pain Arthritis Relief Center shares some tools to help us battle our holiday stress this season. Today we look at how some of…

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Rockville Chamber of Commerce Legislative Agenda

November 19, 2021

Primary Goals:  Promote policies that will help increase and diversify Rockville employers and assist small businesses; andFacilitate and maintain high-quality education in Rockville based schools and post-secondary institutions that supports student career preparation in areas…

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Wellness Wednesday

November 17, 2021

This Wellness Wednesday is presented by Dr. Tim DiFulco of Rehab2Perform. He speaks on when it’s most important to see a physical therapist. As a physical therapist, Dr. Tim wants to be sure that we…

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A Letter to Governor Hogan

November 16, 2021

November 16, 2021 The Honorable Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., GovernorState House, 100 State CircleAnnapolis, MD 21401-1925 Governor Hogan, The undersigned associations representing a cross-section of business, restaurant and suppliers across Maryland write to express our…

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‘Online Sales and Telework Grants’ Applications Available from Nov. 12-19 for Montgomery County Small Businesses to Assist with Online Product and Services Promotion

November 11, 2021

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced a new grant program for Montgomery County small businesses to help them promote their products and services prior to the holiday shopping season. Applications for the “Online Sales…

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Wellness Wednesday Thrive Yoga

November 10, 2021

On Wednesday, November 10th we were thrilled to have Susan Bowen from Thrive Yoga join us for Wellness Wednesday. Susan discussed with us a very important life skill; breathing. We do it more than 20,000…

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2022 Legislative Priorities and Anticipated Critical Issues

November 8, 2021

Each year, in coordination with our membership, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce identifies anticipated critical issues and establishes a legislative agenda to guide our strategy and advocacy efforts when the Maryland General Assembly convenes. Every…

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2021 RCC Rockstar Awards

November 5, 2021

THE ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATED ITS’ 2021 ROCK STAR AWARD WINNERS ROCKVILLE, MD — The Rockville Chamber of Commerce (RCC) annually recognizes its Rock Stars of the Year in the following categories: Small Business of the…

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Wellness Wednesday – Vitality Fitness

November 3, 2021

On Wednesday, November 3rd, Aubrey from Vitality Fitness joined us with holiday tips and 2 core exercises. https://youtu.be/ZjqQryBAgYU This and every Wellness Wednesday are sponsored by Life Energy Foundation.

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Joselo’s Auto Services provides quality care with a ‘personal’ touch

November 2, 2021

Located at 416 N. Stonestreet Ave, Unit 8, Joselo’s Auto Services, LLC sits near the heart of Rockville and now also has a location in Gaithersburg. The auto service company opened its doors in 2012…

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Energy Efficiency Panel – Save Money. Save Energy. Create Value. Help the Environment.

November 2, 2021

On November 2nd, we convened at the Cambria Hotel in Rockville to hold the annual Energy Efficiency Panel. We were joined by panelists Tom Deyo, Joe Tabeling, and William Ellis. Please see below for full…

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Meet Progressions Salon Spa Store!

November 1, 2021

Set in the heart of North Bethesda/Rockville area, at 12211 Nebel Street, Progressions Salon Spa Store has been a beautiful presence in our town and county for nearly four decades. Since opening its doors in…

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EXELON ANNOUNCES $36 MILLION EQUITY FUND

October 28, 2021

EXELON ANNOUNCES $36 MILLION EQUITY FUND TO SUPPORT MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS GROWTH Racial Equity Capital Fund will provide needed capital to help minority-owned businesses create jobs and expand in communities served by Exelon’s utilities CHICAGO (October…

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Substance Abuse: Is it happening to you? | Wellness Wednesday

October 27, 2021

On this episode of Wellness Wednesday the topic is Substance Abuse: Is it happening to you? Presented by Kathleen Crowley, the Clinical Manager of the EAP for Adventist HealthCare LifeWork Strategies. Adventist HealthCare is based…

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Securing the Hybrid Office with Digital Industry

October 26, 2021

Securing the New Hybrid Office   With a growing number of businesses offering employees the chance to split their time between the office and off-site locations, it’s clear that the hybrid workplace is here to stay. But a permanent mix of remote and…

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How Food Affects Pain | Wellness Wednesday

October 20, 2021

Dr. Brian Paris Dr. Brian Paris knows the price of pain. It affects not only our physical health, but our emotional well being and confidence as well. That’s why Dr. Paris has spent his entire…

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Meet Total Recon

October 15, 2021

Check out Total Recon’s new shop we built right here in Rockville, MD. Total Recon is owned and operated by a team of industry experts born and raised in Montgomery County. When we opened in…

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NEW Rockville Map

October 14, 2021

Here is the online version of the NEW Rockville Map. If you prefer hard copy, please feel free to stop by the Chamber office and pick one up. The office is open and available Mon-Fri…

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Wellness Wednesday

October 13, 2021

Sharon Bourke presented this week’s Wellness Wednesday, sponsored by Life Energy Foundation. We discussed the importance of unplugging from time to time. In today’s world we have a constant barrage of text, email and other…

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Grant Relief for On-Boarding Workers (GROW)

October 6, 2021

Grant Relief for On-Boarding Workers (GROW) is a wage subsidy program for businesses that hire new workers.  The percentage of the subsidy is based on the size of the business.  We wanted you to be…

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Senior Healthcare Mastermind

October 6, 2021

Tune in as we finish our 6-part Alzheimer’s education series with Sheila Griffith, Program Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area chapter, covering Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern…

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Economic Development Panel

October 5, 2021

On Tuesday, October 5th a panel gathered to discuss the Economic Development of Rockville on a city, county, state and DMV level. Economic Development panelists included: Brian Barkley – Facilitator, Carla Merritt – MD Department…

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Wellness Wednesday – Launch SP

September 22, 2021

On September 22nd, we kicked off the 2nd season of our Wellness Wednesday Series. Sponsored by Life Energy Foundation this series will be presented by a different provider in our community each. For one thing,…

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5 Strategies to Upgrade and Re-energize Your Company’s Brand and Image

September 21, 2021

Brand marketing, or branding, and product marketing, or advertising, go hand in hand. You need advertising to create a brand, and you cannot have a brand without advertising. At the brand level, it’s about the…

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2021 State of the City

September 17, 2021

On September 17th, Mayor Bridget Newton and City Manager Rob DiSpirito conducted a State of the City Address in conjunction with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce. This year’s State of the City was a fireside…

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Meet David Farmer of AD GIANTS

September 14, 2021

David Farmer is one of our RCC’s newest members. Below is his background, based on an interview with a publication that he shared with us. Return here for a future blog in which David shares…

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DIY Video Editing Tools

September 10, 2021

As a follow up to our Marketing Series Roundtable, our panel discusses the DIY Videos Editing Tools in this short video. Tim Fahey of Dirigo Agency is our Moderator. Margaret Doan of GKA Advertising and…

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Producing DIY Video Round-table Event

September 10, 2021

September 10, 2021 At this Marketing Series Roundtable, our panel discussed what you need to know about preparing for DIY videos.  Tim Fahey of Dirigo Agency was the Moderator and Margaret Doan of GKA Advertising…

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Cool Weather and Fun Times at the Rockville Chamber’s Inaugural Golf Tournament

August 18, 2021

The Rockville Chamber of Commerce (RCC) held their Inaugural golf tournament on Monday, August 16 at 9am at the Montgomery Country Club.  The weather held out and 89 golfers enjoyed the day and wonderful breakfast…

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SEEC: Seeking Employment, Equality & Community for People with Developmental Disabilities

August 3, 2021

Join SEEC’s 4th annual, family-friendly FootGolf on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Sligo Creek! Staggered tee times begin at 12 noon. Play at the golf course or sponsor someone we support to play. Come try this…

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SEO Overhaul for Business Websites

July 27, 2021

SEO – search engine optimization – is one of the essential tools to boost organic website traffic. If you haven’t reviewed your SEO strategy in a while, now is the perfect time to evaluate your…

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The Rockville Chamber Welcomes Amazing Lash Studio

July 25, 2021

Amazing Lash Studio, a new member of the Rockville Chamber of Commerce was welcomed on July 23, 2021 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. If you haven’t had the chance to visit Amazing Lash Studio plan…

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Ema Rossi Pizzeria Neapolitan Joins Rockville Chamber

July 23, 2021

July 1, 2021 — Picture of Kelly of Ema Rossi Neapolitan Pizzeria at the ribbon cutting holding Rockville Chamber plaque. Ema Rossi is a family-owned pizzeria named after owner and chef Manuel Ruiz’s mother Emanuela,…

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Don’t Let Investments Go On Vacation!

July 12, 2021

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided somewhat, people are feeling more free to travel. But while it’s nice for you to take a vacation, you won’t want your investments to do the same. How…

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The Essentials Small-Business Marketing Checklist on a Shoestring Budget

July 12, 2021

The idea of marketing your business can seem daunting, but increasing your brand presence doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Whether you’re launching a new business or planning a move, we’ve compiled…

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Push your business forward with Google My Business

July 2, 2021

How would you feel if you visited a local business (A) to buy something and found out it was closed for no apparent reason? As a customer, you might consider it an unpleasant surprise and…

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RoaTech Opens Branch Office In Rockville

June 30, 2021

 We’re excited to announce our 2nd location in MD. In order to bring support to the following cities:  Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda, North Bethesda, Kensington, Washington, Gaithersburg, & any other close communities.  We’ll remain working…

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SBA Targeted EIDL Advanced Loans for Low Income Communities

Is Your Business Located in an SBA Distress Area? Click the map button to find out

June 29, 2021

SBA has $30B Available in EIDL Loans — Targets Low-Income Communities to Small Businesses in Distress Continuing Coverage: SBA Has Billions In EIDL Funding Left To Distribute. Click on the button below to see where…

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U.S.-Based Dropshippers: Everything You Need to Know About Them

June 24, 2021

Despite the fact that the Covid-19 vaccine is now being rolled out across the country, it cannot be denied that the risks posed by the virus are still there. This is why, for the most…

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Stephanie Weiss speaks about her experience joining the chamber

Why I Joined the Chamber. Times Are A’Changing.

June 24, 2021

I sat down with Stephanie Weiss owner of Premium Promotions, which is a specialty advertising promotions company in Rockville, Maryland. She talks about how she was making 40 cold calls a day for 10 years.…

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Joe Boyd Leadercast Shift 2021

Joe Boyd – Why Leadercast Shift 2021?

June 23, 2021

Click here for Tickets to Leadercast Why is Leadercast Shift 2021 so important to me? Listen to Joe Boyd for 5-minutes about being apart of Leadercast and why. Eighteen months ago. What were you doing?…

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Amazing Lash Studio opening in Rockville

June 23, 2021

Amazing Lash Studio is the nation’s largest and fastest growing eyelash extension beauty franchise brand. We will be opening our first salon in Rockville on July 23, 2021 at 5554 Norbeck Road, located in the…

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Prove of Concept: How a pilot program boot-camp changed the life of Jacob Vogelhut

June 16, 2021

WorkSource Success: Jacob Vogelhut, Biotechnology With COVID-19 surging through the country and our county in April 2020, the hospitality industry began to crumble. After more than 15 years at Marriott International, Jacob Vogelhut found himself…

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5 Benefits of Shopping at a Farmers’ Market

June 16, 2021

THE HEALTHY BENEFITS OF A FARMER’S MARKET Ever driven past a farmer’s market on the corner on the way to the grocery store? Farmer’s markets offer many great benefits not only nutritionally, but also environmentally.…

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Progressions salon spa store in North Bethesda, Maryland, Wins National Industry Award as a Top Salon in the United States

June 16, 2021

Progressions salon spa store in North Bethesda, Maryland, has been honored as a 2020 SALON TODAY 200 salon honoree by SALON TODAY magazine, a leading business publication for top salon and spa owners. The magazine’s…

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Content Marketing vs Paid Media: Which is better and how should you use these digital marketing channels? In this session, our panelists will discuss the roles both content marketing and paid media play in the lead generation cycle for business. What are the pros/cons to both? What are the common traps that businesses fall into with both models and how can you optimize for both channels? Moderator: Andres Negro Panelists: Samad Saifudin, FunnelMarketr and Dean Hua, Sachi Studio

Content Marketing vs Paid Media: Which is better and how should you use them?

June 3, 2021

https://youtu.be/FoiLNCVkcvM Content Marketing vs Paid Media: Which is better and how should you usethese digital marketing channels? In this session, our panelists discuss the roles both content marketing and paid media play in the lead generation cycle for…

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Wellness Wednesday – June 2, 2021 Hosted by Sharon Bourke of Life Energy Foundation – wrap up

June 2, 2021

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COVID-19: The Unwelcomed Guest

May 20, 2021

You didn’t let it in, but you can’t get it out! As we all can attest to, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much about the ways in which we live our lives, both collectively…

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LOL RX: The Healing Power of Laughter

May 12, 2021

“Laughter is the best medicine,” but what are you even taking this medicine for? We experience a lot of emotions throughout the average day. Whether it be unbridled excitement within the last three minutes of…

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SERVPRO of Rockville-Olney responds to historic freeze in southern states

May 7, 2021

Spring is in full swing and while most of the U.S. population are enjoying the nice weather and some hope that the pandemic will be behind us by year’s end, the struggle to dry out…

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