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Thursday, November 10, 2011 - IT TAKES 16 YEARS, BUT B-CC HIGH SCHOOL BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS (B-CC High School)
As members of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase football team arrived at the school Saturday morning for a 9 a.m. film session, they huddled in front of the parking lot to await the arrival of their coach. (Source)
 

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PARTNERS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO OWN THEIR ECONOMIC SUCCESS (Junior Achievement)
Junior Achievement needs you! JA is seeking adult volunteers to teach prepared lessons about budgeting, insurance, credit, etc. to 6th grade students at Pyle Middle School in Bethesda and several other schools in Montgomery County. Training and materials are provided. There will be something to fit everyone’s schedule—Click here to search JA's roster to find a class that’s right for you! (Read More)
 

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - STORAGE VILLAGE DONATES TURKEY DINNERS TO SHOW GRATITUDE FOR COMMUNITY (Storage Village Self Storage)
Storage Village will be saying “Thank You” to its community by helping to ensure that no neighbor goes hungry this Thanksgiving. Through its “Room for Dinner” campaign, Storage Village will be feeding families in the Baltimore-Washington area that would otherwise be unable to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. (Read More)
 

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - WRONGFUL TERMINATION CLAIMS SEMINAR: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS, DECEMBER 1 (Birnbach Success Solutions)
The process of terminating an employee can be difficult—and if done incorrectly, can leave your organization vulnerable to litigation. As more workers are losing their jobs, the number of lawsuits alleging unfair or improper dismissal is increasing. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 - AKRIDGE AND ROCKWOOD STAGE "GLASSBREAKING" AT 7550 WISCONSIN AVENUE (Akridge)
A dozen corporate executives and Maryland officials wielding sledgehammers broke a row of windows at a downtown Bethesda office building yesterday. The noisy operation was part of a ceremony commemorating the start of redevelopment at 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, a joint venture of Washington commercial real estate developer Akridge and Rockwood Capital, LLC, who bought the vacant property from the General Services Administration last spring. (Source)
 

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 - NEW BETHESDA POLICE COMMANDER VALUES INPUT FROM COMMUNITY (Montgomery County Police Department)
Montgomery County Police Capt. David Falcinelli, 48, sees his new job as one of keeping up the good work that his predecessors have done. Falcinelli took over Oct. 9 as the commander of the 2nd Police District, headquartered in Bethesda, Police Chief J. Thomas Manger announced. (Source)
 

Tuesday, November 08, 2011 - ADVENTURE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 10-MINUTE ANTI-BULLYING PLAYWRITING CONTEST IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING MONTH (Adventure Theatre)
Adventure Theatre, the longest-running children’s theatre in the Washington, D.C. area and recipient of the 2011 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences, in partnership with The Department of Recreation of Montgomery County announces its first 10-Minute Anti-Bullying Playwriting Contest, open to Montgomery County Middle School students and sponsored by Monument Bank. Submissions are due January 15, 2012. (Read More)
 

Friday, November 04, 2011 - SUPPORT "TOYS FOR TOTS" WITH MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY MEDIA (Montgomery Community Media )
Montgomery Community Media and MIX 107.3 FM are pleased to announce a new partnership to support the 2011 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive. Beginning Monday, November 7, 2011, Montgomery Community Media will serve as a drop off center for Toys for Tots, and both MIX 107.3 FM and MCM will jointly promote the effort to have individuals, residents and businesses throughout the area donate holiday gifts at Montgomery Community Media's Toys for Tots drop-off boxes within its office building. Please, support the 2011 Toys for Tots program with your donation of a NEW gift that you can drop off at the offices of Montgomery Community Media. (Source)
 

Thursday, November 03, 2011 - BOND BEEBE EMPLOYEES RAISE OVER $2,700 TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH (Bond Beebe)
For the second consecutive year, Bond Beebe, a certified public accounting and advisory firm with offices in Bethesda, Maryland and Alexandria, Virginia, participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk which took place in Rockville, Maryland on October 22, 2011. The Firm’s team of 40 employees raised over $2,700 to support cancer research. (Read More)
 

Thursday, November 03, 2011 - PBS TO AIR PIXELDUST STUDIOS PRODUCED "THE FABRIC OF THE COSMOS" (Pixeldust Studios)
The challenges of depicting these concepts were as vast as the universe -- or maybe the multiverse -- and a dazzling opportunity, said Ricardo Andrade, founder and creative director of Pixeldust Studios, which handled the effects. "Everybody loved it because we knew we were involved in something special," Andrade said of the 20-plus people who ended up working on the project. (Source)
 

Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - REZNICK GROUP APPOINTS FIVE NEW PRINCIPALS (Reznick Group)
Reznick Group, a top 20 national CPA firm, today announced the appointment of five new principals to the leadership ranks of its audit, tax and real estate consulting tax practices. (Source)
 

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 - LEGGETT PRAISES $90 MILLION FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TRANSIT, ROAD & PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS IN BETHESDA (Montgomery County)
Projects will address increased traffic related to BRAC at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett announced the approval of nearly $90 million dollars worth of transportation projects to address traffic congestion in Bethesda. The funds were awarded by the Office of Economic Adjustment, an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Source)
 

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 - MID-ATLANTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CREATES A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WITH COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENTS (Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union)
Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) received an environmental impact certificate which includes the savings realized by recycling the shredded material that was generated through their community shredding events during 2011. The shredding events generated 30,000 pounds of paper. The figures listed represent the environmental savings realized by recycling the shredded material: 61,501 kilowatt hours of electricity, 255 trees, 900 pounds of air pollution emissions, 10,230 gallons of oil, 50 cubic yards of landfill space and 105,000 gallons of water. (Read More)
 

Monday, October 31, 2011 - MID-ATLANTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SELECTED AS 4TH RANKED RECIPIENT OF THE GAZETTE OF POLITICS AND BUSINESS FOURTH ANNUAL EXCEPTIONAL 53 BUSINESS AWARD (Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union)
The Gazette of Politics and Business released its list of the 53 top businesses and organizations in the State of Maryland. The selection is based on criteria that included the recipient company’s annual revenue and employee growth as well as noteworthy product or service innovations, community service efforts, how they have steered their way through the economic downturn, and how the companies portrayed themselves as “good places to work.” Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) announced that they placed 4th in the Fourth Annual Gazette of Politics and Business Exceptional 53 Awards. (Read More)
 

Sunday, October 30, 2011 - E-CYCLING DAY @ WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (Bethesda Green)
Clean out your old TVs, computers, small appliances and more. The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services will be collecting electronic items which will be refurbished for reuse or recycled. So load up your car and drive through the school's parking lot -- 7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 -- and drop off old electronics. You don't even have to get out of your car; volunteers will be on hand to unload for you. (Source)
 

Friday, October 28, 2011 - COLLEGE NANNIES & TUTORS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION (College Nannies & Tutors)
College Nannies & Tutors of Bethesda welcomes families and friends to join them for their Open House Celebration which will occur on Saturday, November 12th (Read More)
 

Friday, October 28, 2011 - REZNICK GROUP MANAGING PRINCIPAL/CEO RECOGNIZED IN NATIONAL SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING FIRMS AS ONE OF INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING'S MOST ADMIRED PEERS (Reznick Group)
Reznick Group, a top 20 national CPA firm, today announced that Kenneth E. Baggett, Managing Principal/CEO, has been selected as one of 2011's Most Admired Peers in the accounting profession, according to INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), a national publication serving the industry. (Source)
 

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 4-H NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE DAY GENERATES NEW INTEREST IN SCIENCE NATIONWIDE (4-H)
With the goal of sparking an early youth interest and leadership in science, hundreds of thousands of kids throughout the country took on renewable energy technologies during 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) on Oct. 5, 2011. (Source)
 

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - GIFFORDS ICE CREAM SOLD! NOW TO BECOME…GIFFORD’S ICE CREAM (Gifford's)
Gifford’s Wholesale, which staged a mighty battle to try to revive the retail business of the iconic Maryland ice cream maker, has a new owner based in Maine, which—ironically—is also called Gifford’s. (Source)
 

Monday, October 24, 2011 - 2011 IMAGINATION STAGE GALA (Imagination Stage)
The 2011 Annual Gala and Silent Auction took place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Imagination Stage. The most enchanted party of the year kicked off with a pre-show reception and silent auction co-chaired by David Harrison, Amber Hsu, and Courtney Sullivan and was followed by a wondrously original and inspiring performance in the Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Theatre performed by Imagination Stage students, professional company. (Source)
 

Sunday, October 23, 2011 - FOR WHITE FLINT DEVELOPERS, TIME TO URBANIZE ROCKVILLE PIKE IS NOW ()
Few developments in the county have been so successful. The 534,000-square-foot development, at the corner of Arlington Road and Bethesda Avenue, blends three uses — retail, office and residential — charges high rents, and is the hub of nightlife for a community whose households within three miles take home on average more than $150,000 a year. (Source)
 

Friday, October 21, 2011 - 2011 WINNERS OF THE GAZETTE P&B 53 (The Gazette)
2011 Winners include Adventure Theatre; Calvert Investments; Comcast; Corporate Network Services; L'Academie de Cuisine; Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union; and St. Luke's House, Inc. (Source)
 

Friday, October 21, 2011 - DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: HOW TO START A DIALOGUE WITH YOUR AGING PARENTS (Melanie Folstad, Merrill Lynch & Brian Rodgers, Capital City Nurses)
Many of will need to take care of our parents in much the same way we cared for our children. Now is the time to start talking with your parents about their future plans and how you can support them in a way that's comfortable and beneficial for everyone. Join Brian and Melanie as they share strategies and conversation starters around touchy topics like home health care, assisted living and financial planning at one of two free seminars (Read More)
 

Friday, October 21, 2011 - WASHINGTON DC RADIO HOST, JOINS BUYER’S EDGE AS AN EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENT (Buyer’s Edge Company, Inc.)
Victoria Ray Henderson joins Buyer’s Edge in Bethesda as an exclusive buyer agent. Victoria was a morning show personality and News Director for DC101 and WASH-FM radio stations. She has reported traffic and news for stations including; WPGC, WRC, WMAL and XM Satellite Radio. Her radio career included producing and voicing radio and television commercials and public service announcements. You can still hear Victoria’s voice on the Discovery Channel and local television and radio commercials. (Read More)
 

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - BDO USA, LLP RECOGNIZED FOR EXEMPLARY WORKPLACE PRACTICES WITH THE ALFRED P. SLOAN AWARD (BDO USA, LLP)
BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional service organizations, today announced that thirty-four of its offices have been recognized in 2011 with the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. Sloan awards are presented to companies that successfully use flexibility as part of an effective workplace strategy to achieve business goals and benefit employees by helping them meet their responsibilities on and off the job. This is the third consecutive year that more than 30 of BDO’s offices have been honored with this prestigious award, which is part of the national When Work Works project. (Source)
 

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - DISASTER VICTIMS GET RIDES FROM BARWOOD (Barwood Taxi)
Through a new partnership with the American Red Cross, Barwood will transport local disaster victims to safe havens in their time of need. The organization provides food, shelter and clothing but not transportation. "We're thrilled that Barwood made this donation. It helps the Red Cross provide a better-rounded package of assistance," said Disaster Relief Coordinator Jennifer Kurtinitis. Last year, the Red Cross of the National Capital Region aided 600 families, including about 60 from Montgomery County, in the wake of disasters, mostly house fires. The partnership will help about ten families initially and may be extended.
 

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - LIGHTS... CAMERA... ACTIVATE YOUR BUSINESS WITH VIDEO (DMB Pictures)
Sure the idea of video sounds like a great one in the abstract, but how do you make it work for your business? Let two experts walk you through the exploding field of online video and take you from an idea to exposure that really works for you. Emmy award-winning producer Debbie Brodsky of DMB Pictures will show you why video is so important to your business, the types of videos that market best, and how you can create videos for your business on any budget. (Read More)
 

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - ROCKVILLE DEVELOPER JBG COMPANIES WINS GOVERNOR’S SMART GROWTH AWARD (JBG Companies)
JBG Companies of Chevy Chase has received the Maryland governor’s 2011 “Smart, Green and Growing” award for a mixed-use development that the company is building at the Twinbrook Metrorail station in Rockville. (Source)
 

Friday, October 14, 2011 - GREEN HOME EXPO @ BETHESDA GREEN, SATURDAY OCT. 22 (Bethesda Green)
Green your home and save money through conservation tips and products, clean energy options, recycling, storm water management, composting, energy efficiency, renewable energy and presentations throughout the day, as well as opportunities to meet vendors and representatives from government and nonprofit organizations. (Source)
 

Friday, October 14, 2011 - HALLOWEEN SAFETY REMINDERS FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (Montgomery County Police Department)
As families in Montgomery County are making their plans for Halloween observances, the Montgomery County Police Department would like to offer the following important safety reminders. Minimizing safety risks will help ensure a Happy Halloween for everyone. (Read More)
 

Friday, October 14, 2011 - STORAGE VILLAGE LEADS EFFORT TO KEEP NEIGHBORS WARM THIS WINTER (Storage Village Self Storage)
Storage Village is working to ensure their neighbors are not left out in the cold this winter by spearheading their 2nd annual community-wide coat collection effort. Now through October 31st, Storage Village will be raising awareness of our neighbors in need and collecting coats on their behalf. (Read More)
 

Thursday, October 13, 2011 - RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (Montgomery County Police Department)
Montgomery County Police want to take this opportunity to remind our community members of safety tips they can follow to help make their homes less likely to be targeted for a residential burglary. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - SUBURBAN HOSPITAL AND SAKS FIFTH AVENUE CHEVY CHASE JOIN FORCES FOR 13TH ANNUAL KEY TO THE CURE (Suburban Hospital)
On Thursday, October 20, 2011, Suburban Hospital and Saks Fifth Avenue, Chevy Chase will host the regional kick-off party for Key to the Cure - a national three-day shopping event designed to raise funds for cancer research and treatment. (Read More)
 

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - ROCK OUT CANCER WITH HOPE CONNECTIONS FOR CANCER (Hope Connections for Cancer)
The Johnny Esquire Band returns with their fabulous renditions of your favorite classic rock tunes. Be prepared to dance the night away. All proceeds from this event will support Hope Connections' free program of emotional support, education, wellness and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. (Source)
 

Monday, October 10, 2011 - BETHESDA CARES AND BETHESDA REGISTRY WEEK - NOVEMBER 6- 10 (Bethesda Cares)
Bethesda Cares is partnering with Common Ground’s 100,000 Homes Campaign, a grassroots effort to find and place the most vulnerable, long-term homeless individuals into 100,000 households across the country by July 2013. As part of Common Ground’s 100,000 Homes Campaign, Bethesda Cares, Inc., with support from Bethesda area volunteers and community leaders, is planning a weeklong effort to identify and help persons who are homeless obtain and sustain permanent housing. (Read More)
 

Friday, October 07, 2011 - COMMUNITY SERVICE WEEK AT A WIDER CIRCLE (A Wider Circle)
A Wider Circle will be collecting personal care items and making gift baskets for those in need every day of Community Service Week. Individuals and/or groups can collect items and drop them off, come to help make the gift baskets and/or help us give the baskets to those in need on Saturday! Please see our other Community Service Week activities as well and join in. You can make a difference! (Read More)
 

Thursday, October 06, 2011 - MARTEK WELCOMES RICHARD CHILDRESS AS DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (Martek Global Services)
Martek Global Services, a leader in strategic and tactical facilities and acquisition support solutions, announced the appointment of Richard Childress as Director of Government Programs. Mr. Childress will oversee government programs and will provide Martek with direct support on all acquisition-related endeavors. An acquisition subject matter expert, Mr. Childress brings more than 40 years of experience as an engineer, program manager, portfolio manager, analyst and executive. (Source)
 

Thursday, October 06, 2011 - MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAUNCHES WEBSITE ABOUT NEW BAG LAW THAT BEGINS JANUARY 1 EDUCATION OUTREACH FOR RETAILERS AND RESIDENTS UNDERWAY; WEBINARS FOR RETAILERS SCHEDULED (Montgomery County Maryland)
To help inform residents and retailers about the carryout bag law (Bill No. 8-11) that begins January 1, 2012, Montgomery County has launched a new website, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/BAG. Under the law, all retailers will be required to collect 5-cents for each paper and plastic carryout bag provided to customers. Retail establishments retain 1- out of every 5-cents they charge for bags (tax-free). Proceeds from the law are dedicated to programs that fight litter and control stormwater pollution in Montgomery County. (Source)
 

Thursday, October 06, 2011 - SEPTEMBER 2011 ADP NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT REPORT (ADP)
Employment in the U.S. nonfarm private business sector increased by 91,000 from August to September on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report released today. The estimated advance in employment from July to August was revised down only slightly to 89,000 from the initially reported 91,000. (Source)
 

Thursday, October 06, 2011 - TIS THE SEASON FOR SAVINGS AT THE BETHESDA COURT HOTEL (Bethesda Court Hotel)
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Tuesday, October 04, 2011 - CHEVY CHASE LAND COMPANY BEGINS PLANS ANEW (The Chevy Chase Land company)
Plans for the future of Chevy Chase Lake are delayed nine months so the area’s major development group can redesign its project. The County Council on Tuesday granted a request by the Chevy Chase Land Company for an extension of the sector plan, a long-term land-use planning document. (Source)
 

Tuesday, October 04, 2011 - PAYROLL NETWORK TO OFFER FREE ANALYSIS OF MARYLAND, D.C. AND VIRGINIA BUSINESSES’ CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES (Payroll Network)
Payroll Network (www.payrollnetwork.com), the largest independently-owned payroll management company that provides payroll processing and HR services to companies in the Washington, D.C. region, has formed a new partnership with iTransact to offer credit card processing and merchant services for Payroll Network’s clients. A highlight of the partnership is a free evaluation of credit card processing and merchant service fees for any business in the region. (Read More)
 

Monday, October 03, 2011 - BETHESDA FIREFIGHTERS OPEN DOORS TO NEIGHBORS (Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad)
Rescue Day was full of possibilities as visitors toured the squad's building in Bethesda. Guests could shoot water hoses at wooden houses, watch car extrication demonstrations or climb inside an ambulance. “It's a way for us to open our doors to the community so everyone can see what we do,” said Kendall Sanderson, a member of the squad's board of directors. (Source)
 

Monday, October 03, 2011 - BITS ABOUT THE BITES FROM TASTE OF BETHESDA (Taste of Bethesda)
Despite the cold and pouring rain, a surprising number of people showed up for Taste of Bethesda on Saturday, munching their way with umbrellas and raincoats through food samples from nearly 60 restaurants. But with somewhere between 15,000 and 18,000 attendees (compared to the usual 35,000 to 40,000), it certainly wasn’t jammed packed, meaning no waiting in long lines and no bodily contact with complete strangers on the usually-teeming Woodmont Triangle streets. (Source)
 

Monday, October 03, 2011 - CAR SHOW RAISES MONEY FOR CHILDREN'S INN (The Children's Inn at NIH)
The show hosted about 78 cars, trucks and motorcycles Saturday for an annual charity event held in conjunction with the Taste of Bethesda. Proceeds go to The Children’s Inn, a charity for children undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses and their families at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. When the event started more than two decades ago, the group had only about 50 cars, but hosted a sock hop with a band and dancing along with the show, said one of the founders, Randy Schools. (Source)
 

Friday, September 23, 2011 - NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION WEBINAR (Merrill Lynch)
Attend a free Webinar on Monday, September 26 @ 1 pm or Monday, October 10 @ 1 pm on the services that make great Nonqualified employee benefit plans come together. Don’t miss out! (Read More)
 

Thursday, September 22, 2011 - TOTOTOWN REVAMPS THE SOCIAL BUYING ENVIRONMENT (TotoTown)
Bethesda has been selected as the poster child of TOTO Communications, Inc.’s latest project, a daily deal website called “TotoTown.” Comparable to the popular social buying websites Groupon and LivingSocial, TotoTown goes one step further by adding a local, charitable twist. (Read More)
 

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - THE GAZETTE, SOUTHERN MARYLAND NEWSPAPERS WIN NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR AWARDS (The Gazette)
In their best showing ever in the Newspaper of the Year Awards of Suburban Newspapers of America, The Gazette and its sister company, Southern Maryland Newspapers, took three of the top four honors for non-daily newspapers. (Read More)
 

Monday, September 19, 2011 - LERCH EARLY EXPANDS IN LAND USE & REAL ESTATE: HIRES 8 ATTORNEYS FROM HOLLAND & KNIGHT'S BETHESDA OFFICE (Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.)
Bethesda-based law firm Lerch, Early & Brewer has expanded its land use and real estate practices by adding eight attorneys who previously practiced in Holland & Knight’s Bethesda office. The attorneys at both firms have collaborated on a variety of projects for many years. (Read More)
 

Monday, September 19, 2011 - NEW TOLLING PLAN APPROVED FOR MARYLAND TOLL FACILITIES (MDOT)
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board today approved a revised tolling plan after considering substantial public comments received earlier this summer. The plan is projected to generate approximately $90 million in its first full year to pay significant debt for rehabilitating MDTA's aging bridges, tunnels and highways and for constructing additional highway capacity in the Baltimore and Washington regions. (Source)
 

Friday, September 16, 2011 - LOCAL GREEN CHAMPIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT BETHESDA GREEN GALA (Bethesda Green)
The 2011 Bethesda Magazine Green Award winners will be announced the night of the Gala - Wednesday, October 5, 2011. (Source)
 

Thursday, September 15, 2011 - CNN VISITS A WIDER CIRCLE TO REPORT ON THE NEW NATIONAL POVERTY FIGURES (A Wider Circle)
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - MONTGOMERY CO. ADDS PAY-BY-CELL PHONE PARKING TO ALL AREAS (Montgomery County)
Cell phones can now be used to pay for parking at almost 12,000 meters in each of Montgomery County’s parking districts, the county announced on Tuesday. (Source)
 

Monday, September 12, 2011 - THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW: PAULA ROTHENBERG, HOPE CONNECTIONS FOR CANCER SUPPORT (Hope Connections for Cancer Support)
(Source)
 

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - DINE OUT DAY FOR MONTGOMERY HOSPICE (The Original Panckage House)
On Thursday Sept. 22nd the Original Pancake will donate 15% of our sales to Montgomery Hospice. Giving support and end of life care to individuals their family and friends is Montgomery Hospice's mission in Montgomery County. Please help us support this important organization by dining at either Original Pancake House next Thursday.
 

Tuesday, September 06, 2011 - BETHESDA MAGAZINE TO DONATE 5% OF AD REVENE TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS (Bethesda Magazine)
Bethesda Magazine is putting its money where its words are by donating 5% of the advertising revenue from the November/December issue (up to $10,000) to the Sharing Montgomery Fund, which supports local non-profits helping the county’s neediest residents. (Read More)
 

Tuesday, September 06, 2011 - SECOND DISTRICT POLICE COMMANDER TO BE TAPPED FOR PROMOTION (Montgomery County Police Department)
Capt. Russell Hamill, commander of Montgomery County Police’s second district, is expected to be nominated for the role of Assistant Police Chief in charge of the Investigative Services Bureau, the Washington Post reported. (Source)
 

Tuesday, September 06, 2011 - TRAWICK PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED (The Trawick Foundation)
The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards is a visual art prize produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District that honors artists from Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. The annual juried competition awards $14,000 in prize monies to selected artists and features the work of the finalists in a group exhibition. (Source)
 

Thursday, September 01, 2011 - ADP RELEASES AUGUST 2011 NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT REPORT (ADP)
(Source)
 

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - TWELVE LERCH EARLY ATTORNEYS LISTED IN BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.)
Twelve Lerch Early lawyers recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) (Source)
 

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 2011 WALK & RIDE CHALLENGE - PUT A LITTLE STEP IN YOUR COMMUTE! (Bethesda Transportation Solutions)
Bethesda Transportation Solutions (BTS) challenges you and your employees to “Put a little step in your commute!” and enter in the 2011 Walk & Ride Challenge. Join us and hundreds of other Bethesda-based companies and commuters in raising awareness about the “no-hassle, healthy commute”—and have fun in the process. The Walk & Ride Challenge is a great way to begin new friendships in your company or strengthen current ones by competing against other area businesses over a three week period. (Read More)
 

Friday, August 26, 2011 - HILTON GARDEN INN HONORS EVERYDAY HEROES (Hilton Garden Inn)
Join the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC//Bethesda on Facebook to pay tribute to whom you consider to be an Everyday Hero! (Read More)
 

Friday, August 26, 2011 - I-270 IN BETHESDA TO LOSE LANES DUE TO CONSTRUCTION STARTING MONDAY (The Gazette)
State highway officials will close portions of the southern-most section of I-270 in North Bethesda starting Monday and continuing into next year to resurface the roadway. A single lane along both sides of the mile-long section of the roadway between the capital beltway and Old Georgetown Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.and 5 a.m. every weekday until next summer, according to the State Highway Administration. Two lanes along both sides will be closed during those days from midnight to 5 a.m. (Source)
 

Saturday, August 20, 2011 - FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE CHIEF BOWERS TO TACKLE COUNTY'S TALLEST TOWER TO HONOR 9/11 FIRE FIGHTERS ON SATURDAY (Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services)
On Saturday more than 50 members of MCFRS, including Fire Chief Richie Bowers, will climb 110 stories at the North Bethesda Market East Tower in honor of our 343 colleagues who died in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. (Source)
 

Friday, August 19, 2011 - WELLNESS COMMUNITY – GREATER WASHINGTON, DC HAS CHANGED ITS NAME TO HOPE CONNECTIONS FOR CANCER SUPPORT (Hope Connections for Cancer Support)
New Name – Same Mission: The Wellness Community – Greater Washington, DC has changed its name to Hope Connections for Cancer Support in order to better reflect the work of the organization. Hope Connections is a nonprofit organization that provides free programs of emotional support, education, wellness and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones in the Greater Washington, DC region. (Source)
 

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - BETHESDA’S MONUMENT BANK SCORES $11.4M FOR SMALL-BUSINESS LOANS (Monument Bank)
Monument Bank of Bethesda became the second institution in Maryland to receive capital through a new federal small-business lending program, according to a Treasury Department report released Wednesday. (Source)
 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - UPTOWN DELI TO DONATE PROCEEDS OF FIRST ANNUAL MATZO BALL EATING CONTEST TO CHILDREN’S INN AT NIH (Uptown Deli)
Howard Wasserman has become known around Bethesda as the local source for all things delicatessen. Ask him about any of his delicious kosher-style dishes and you can sense the passion that Howard has for traditional deli foods. He is also the ultimate promoter and posts his food specials on Twitter and Facebook almost nonstop. Wassermann’s latest gambit will probably be his best yet…the First Annual Uptown Deli Matzo Ball Eating Contest to be held on Labor Day, September 5th. (Read More)
 

Thursday, August 11, 2011 - A WIDER CIRCLE AND ELITE PERSONNEL SPONSOR A BED DRIVE (A Wider Circle)
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 - MD ROLLS OUT PHONE LINE FOR TRAFFIC NEWS ()
Maryland drivers can get traffic updates by dialing 511 starting this week. (Source)
 

Tuesday, August 09, 2011 - IMAGINATION STAGE IN ITS 32ND YEAR: SUSAN LACZ, PRINCIPAL & CEO OF RIDGEWELLS CATERING ELECTED PRESIDENT (Imagination Stage)
Imagination Stage has a new slate of officers and five new members elected to its Board of Trustees for FYE 2012: Lauren Lang, Thomas Ransom, Rynthia Rost, Karen Sommer Shalett, and Glen Sutcliffe. Led by incoming President Susan Lacz, their term begins September 1, 2011, and they will provide leadership to the mid-Atlantic’s leading theatre arts organization dedicated to children. (Read More)
 

Monday, August 08, 2011 - FOUR COMPANIES LEFT IN THE AAA CLUB (ADP)
There are currently four U.S. companies that have a better credit rating than their own country, according to Standard & Poor's: Automatic Data Processing, Exxon Mobil, Johnson & Johnson, and Microsoft. (Source)
 

Thursday, August 04, 2011 - BETHESDA GROUP RAISES FUNDS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES IN NEED (Mercy For Me)
A Bethesda non-profit focused on helping families in need launched a new campaign geared at military families this week. Mercy for Me has been chosen by the Global Giving Campaign – a group that connects local charities with donors – to participate in the Open Challenge, a fundraising competition for participating charitable groups across the country. (Source)
 

Tuesday, August 02, 2011 - EAGLEBANK'S "HELPING HANDS" AND THE BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT HOST A COMMUNITY COOKOUT TO COLLECT SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR BETHESDA AREA STUDENTS (EagleBank)
Please join us for Fun, Food (great fresh-grilled hot dogs!) and Family/Community Get-Together to Celebrate BACK-TO-SCHOOL! On Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 11 AM – 2 PM at Your Friendly, Local Fire Station #6, 6600 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Bring: A School Supply Item to be Donated to Bethesda Area Elementary Schools. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - NEW LIGHT SIGNALS BRAC TRAFFIC CHANGE IN BETHESDA ()
The traffic signal now flashing yellow for drivers on Rockville Pike outside the Bethesda National Naval Medical Center is scheduled to become active on Thursday afternoon. It’s part of the program to accommodate the new employees and patients arriving at the center as part of the federal base closings and relocations, known as BRAC. (Source)
 

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - WHITE FLINT REDEVELOPMENT OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF ()
Montgomery County planning officials cut a ceremonial ribbon in White Flint on Friday, signaling the official beginning of their plan to allow dramatic redevelopment north of Bethesda. The ceremony signifies the start of the first official phase of the White Flint sector plan. County planners now will allow about one-third of total development that is expected to occur while Rockville Pike, Old Georgetown Road and Montrose Parkway are expanded. (Source)
 

Monday, July 25, 2011 - THE FUTURE IS HERE FOR THE BETHESDA CIRCULATOR (Bethesda Urban Partnership)
Bethesda’s iconic free trolley took its last ride Sunday, before the fleet was replaced by luxury buses that trade old-time charm for modern comfort. (Source)
 

Friday, July 22, 2011 - STORAGE VILLAGE HELPS PREVENT HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY’S CHILDREN (Storage Village Self Storage)
Linkages to Learning acknowledged Storage Village’s commitment to ending hunger in our community by granting them an award certificate for their contribution. The award recognized the thousands of meals Storage Village has fed to elementary school children in need. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - SNYDER COHN GOES GREEN! (Snyder Cohn)
Snyder Cohn is pleased to announce our recent certification through the Montgomery County Green Business program. This certification program is designed to recognize businesses and other entities that initiate voluntary steps to protect, preserve, and improve the environment. (Source)
 

Friday, July 15, 2011 - WMATA ANNOUNCES MAJOR WEEKEND TRACK WORK SCHEDULE (WMATA)
(Source)
 

Thursday, July 14, 2011 - BIG TRAIN BASEBALL TEAM GETS TIMELY HITS IN COME-FROM-BEHIND WIN (Bethesda Big Train)
Bethesda Big Train shortstop/pitcher Michael Aldrete saved the day not once, but twice on Wednesday. Approximately 10 minutes after moving from the middle infield to the pitcher’s mound and getting Bethesda out of a ninth-inning bind, the San Jose State University rising senior hit a walk-off single that secured the Big Train’s 4-3, come-from-behind win over the Baltimore Redbirds at Shirley Povich Field. (Source)
 

Thursday, July 14, 2011 - INAUGURAL ATP ACES FOR CHARITY GRANT AWARDED TO WASHINGTON TENNIS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION (Legg Mason Tennis Classic)
The ATP ACES For Charity program, launched earlier this year, is a global initiative aimed at giving back to communities where ATP World Tour events are played, as well as recognizing and supporting tournament and player charitable initiatives on an annual basis. The ATP has announced the 12 inaugural recipients of its 2011 "ATP ACES For Charity" grant program. A special congratulations to one of the 2011 "ATP ACES For Charity" grant program recipients, the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF). (Read More)
 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - INTERNSHIP PROGRAM GIVES B-CC STUDENTS REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM (Junior Achievement)
A recent article in Education Week examined the importance of teaching financial literacy skills to youth, noting that students are more concerned about paying for college than about getting into it. The article urges teachers to "weave financial literacy" into their curriculum, and recommends partnering with Junior Achievement to reach this goal. (Source)
 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ENDORSED IN EDUCATION WEEK ARTICLE (B-CC High School)
After six years, internship program coordinator Diana Kirtley is retiring, and the internship program is stronger than ever, with over 90 students signed up for next year. Some work at the National Institutes of Health, others at the Smithsonian Institution. They work for lawyers, veterinarians, architects, real estate companies. One worked for NASDAQ, another for the Library of Congress. Some assist senators, others, the Washington Post. (Source)
 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - REPORT: USPS MAY CONSOLIDATE BETHESDA POST OFFICES ()
The U.S. Postal Service is considering whether to consolidate the Bethesda post office at 7001 Arlington Road and the historic post office at 7400 Wisconsin Avenue, according to a Gazette report. The Wisconsin Avenue post office, located near the Bethesda Metro and the Madonna of the Trail statue, is a community icon that dates back to 1938 and features historic interior murals. The statue and the structure are both designated historic by the county (Source)
 

Monday, June 13, 2011 - MAFCU OFFERS TWO $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS (Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union)
The 2011 Charles W. Thomas Foundation Scholarship Program has been offering scholarship to local students for the past 10 years. This year they are offering a $1,000 scholarship to two deserving students to help with the expenses of college. “At Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union we like to invest in both the community and the next generation of leaders. The Charles W. Thomas Foundation Scholarship Program gives us the opportunity to achieve both of those goals,” Rick Wieczorek, President and CEO. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - CITIZENSHIP AWARD WINNERS HONORED IN METRO WASHINGTON, DC (The Washington Group)
The Washington Group, a general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), http://www.financialstrength.com, headquartered in Bethesda, Md., sponsored the Washington Business Journal’s 2011 Corporate Philanthropy Awards on Thursday, May 12. These awards honored the region's most active and inspirational companies and nonprofits that have made a difference in the local community through both financial and volunteer philanthropic work. (Source)
 

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - FEDERAL REALTY AND ZIPCAR ANNOUNCE PROGRAM TO OFFER ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY CAR SHARING SERVICE TO PATRONS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO AREA (Zipcar)
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) and Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP) today announced a new program to provide patrons in Washington, D.C. and the metropolitan area access to the world's leading car-sharing network from the Trust's shopping centers. The cost-effective and convenient transportation amenity is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to members of the community, ages 21 and older. (Source)
 

Monday, May 16, 2011 - BUYER'S EDGE COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE (Buyer’s Edge Company, Inc.)
Stephen Israel, President and Broker of Buyer’s Edge Company, Inc. announced the launch of a new website – www.BUYDCCONDOS.COM – developed as a tool for people looking to purchase a condo in DC. (Read More)
 

Monday, May 16, 2011 - REZNICK GROUP RELOCATES TO B.F. SAUL'S 7501 WISCONSIN AVE IN BETHESDA (Reznick Group)
(Source)
 

Monday, May 16, 2011 - STORAGE VILLAGE RENEWS, ENERGIZES, AND DONATES TO EAST BALTIMORE (Storage Village Self Storage)
Storage Village helped to renew and energize East Baltimore by participating in RED Day. Storage Village donated both the use of its truck and volunteer time to the event. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - L’ACADEMIE DE CUISINE GRADUATE WINS JAMES BEARD OUTSTANDING PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD (L’Academie de Cuisine)
L’Academie de Cuisine, the premier culinary school in the Washington, DC area, is proud to announce that one of their alumni, Angela Pinkerton won the prestigious James Beard Award for Oustanding Pastry Chef of the Year at last night's award ceremony. Angela Pinkerton is the pastry chef of Eleven Madison Park, NYC one of famed restaurateur Danny Meyer's restaurants. Eleven Madison Park also won for outstanding restaurant at the awards ceremony. (Source)
 

Friday, May 06, 2011 - LA BOXING BETHESDA HOSTS WORLD CHAMPION MIKE TYSON (LA Boxing)
LA Boxing of Bethesda MD is excited to announce an appearance from the Champ Himself Mike Tyson on Sunday, May 8, 2011 between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM EST. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - IN WAKE OF HOMICIDES, BUSINESS COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY SEMINAR (B-CC Chamber)
The Bethesda business community gathered at the Landmark Bethesda Row cinema Tuesday for a presentation on how to keep their workplaces safe following two workplace homicides in Bethesda this year. (Source)
 

Friday, April 29, 2011 - BETHESDA MAGAZINE NAMES TWO LERCH EARLY ATTORNEYS AS TOP ESTATE LAWYERS (Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.)
Bethesda magazine named two Lerch, Early & Brewer attorneys among the area's top estate lawyers. Frank Baldino and Eric Core were among 22 selected in the May/June 2011 issue. (Read More)
 

Friday, April 29, 2011 - IMAGINATION STAGE ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 PROFESSIONAL SEASON TO INCLUDE WORLD PREMIERE DANCE-THEATRE PRODUCTION OF THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE (Imagination Stage)
Imagination Stage, the region’s leading theatre dedicated to children, announces its five-show 2011-12 season of professional theatre for young audiences. The season will feature two world premieres: the Hip-Hop Musical, P.Nokio, from the creative team that brought audiences Zomo The Rabbit; and a dance-theatre production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe in a groundbreaking collaboration with The Washington Ballet. (Read More)
 

Thursday, April 21, 2011 - BARWOOD OFFERING FREE RIDES FOR CASA KIDS (Barwood Taxi)
Barwood is making life a little easier for the children served by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Montgomery County. Free taxi rides enable teens in the program to attend CASA's Independent Living classes. (Read More)
 

Thursday, April 21, 2011 - L’ACADEMIE DE CUISINE REOPENING ON MONDAY (L’Academie de Cuisine)
L’Academie de Cuisine’s popular Bethesda school, which holds a host of recreational cooking classes and private events, is reopening on Monday, April 25 after being closed nearly a year for renovation. (Source)
 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - HILLTOP COMPUTERS HOSTS FREE COMPUTER PRODUCTS RECYCLING IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY (Hilltop Computers)
Bring your old computer products to Hilltop Computers at 4719 Chestnut Street, Bethesda on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00am - 12:00pm and recycle them for free (*$20 per CRT monitor) (Read More)
 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - TEXT DESIGN INC. WINS A GOLD ADDY AND TWO SILVER ADDYS IN THE 2011 ADVERTISING FEDERATION ANNUAL AWARDS (Text Design, Inc.)
(Read More)
 

Monday, April 18, 2011 - DAI SELECTED AS TOP INNOVATOR IN GLOBAL POLL OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS (DAI)
Bethesda, Maryland—DAI has been named a Devex Top 40 Development Innovator, one of only 10 consulting firms so honored globally. The award was based on a poll of 100,000 Devex members, who comprise the world’s largest network of aid and international development professionals. (Source)
 

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - VAMOOSE BUS DONATES TICKETS TO FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF NIH PATIENTS (Vamoose Bus)
Vamoose Bus, the popular, express bus service between New York City and Bethesda, MD, will be donating 4 round trip tickets daily to families and friends of patients presently staying at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - L’ACADEMIE DE CUISINE, WELCOMES HEATHER ROTH AS ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR FOR LAC’S PROFESSIONAL CULINARY AND PASTRY ARTS PROGRAMS (L’Academie de Cuisine)
Chef Francois Dionot, Founder and Director of L’Academie de Cuisine (LAC), one of the “Top Ten” Culinary Schools in the United States is pleased to announce that Heather Roth (formerly Heather Chittum) has accepted the position of Admissions Director for the professional Culinary and Pastry Arts Programs. (Source)
 

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - SEASONS 52: SEASONAL RESTAURANT OPENS IN NORTH BETHESDA WITH FOUR PRIVATE ROOMS (Seasons 52)
Orlando-based restaurant chain Seasons 52 opened its first Washington-area location on Monday in North Bethesda. In the burgeoning Rockville Pike area, across from White Flint Mall, the seasonally inspired restaurant lends itself equally to meetings and private dining parties, with four separate areas for groups. (Source)
 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - JOHN BOWIS TO RECEIVE THE ALAN F. BRENNER AWARD (St. Luke's House)
John Bowis, President of Chevy Chase Cars, will be presented with the Alan F. Brenner Award for Exemplary Service, Vision, and Support of St. Luke’s House. He is well-known for his support of many community organizations including St. Luke’s House, BCC Rotary, BCC Chamber of Commerce, Children’s Inn, and Interfaith Works. (Read More)
 

Monday, April 11, 2011 - BETHESDA CENTRAL FARM MARKET OPENING (Bethesda Central Farm Market)
The Bethesda Central Farm Market opened for the season to a crowd of hungry market patrons Sunday. This year marks the market's third season. It will take place from 9-1 on Sundays along Elm Street between Wisconsin and Woodmont Avenues and along Bethesda Lane on Thursdays from 11a.m. to 3p.m. (Source)
 

Thursday, March 31, 2011 - MAFCU SPONSORS FREE SHRED-A-THON WITH LOCAL RADIO CELEBS! (Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union)
Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union wants to help Montgomery Country residents protect themselves from identity theft by sponsoring a FREE Shred-a-Thon! The public is invited to bring in any paper documents carrying sensitive banking and personal information, all of which will be shredded ON-SITE. (Read More)
 

Friday, March 25, 2011 - GIFFORD'S ICE CREAM AND CANDY STORE SCHEDULED TO REOPEN IN APRIL (Gifford's Ice Cream and Candy Store)
Gifford’s popular ice cream parlor on Wisconsin Circle at Friendship Heights will reopen early next month. (Source)
 

Thursday, March 24, 2011 - DOGCENTRIC DOG WALKING VOTED "BEST DOG WALKING SERVICE" BY BETHESDA MAGAZINE READERS (Dog Centric)
DogCentric was named “Best Dog Walking Service” by Bethesda Magazine readers in their 2011 Best of Bethesda issue. DogCentric offers customized, private walks catered to each dog’s needs and preferences. Their unique approach to individualized dog walking, along with their partnership with the Washington Animal Rescue League, makes them “top dog” to Bethesda residents. (Source)
 

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE (HHMI) KICKS OFF YEAR-LONG PARTNERSHIP WITH A WIDER CIRCLE (A Wider Circle)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) kicked off a year-long Community Partnership initiative with A Wider Circle on Saturday, March 5, 2011 when more than 150 HHMI employees, family, and friends spent the day volunteering. (Read More)
 

Saturday, March 19, 2011 - ST. PATRICK'S DAY PENGUIN PLUNGED ORGANIZED BY RI-RA IRISH PUB TO BENEFIT THE NIH CHILDREN'S CHARITIES (Ri-Ra Irish Pub)
This St. Patrick's Day, volunteers woke up early and took a plunge into an ice-cold pool of water -- all for a good cause. The "Penguin Plunge," organized by Ri Ra Irish Pub in Bethesda, may become an annual event. It raised funds for NIH Children's Charities, which benefits children with cancer. (Source)
 

Monday, March 07, 2011 - CARR WORKPLACES TO CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF CHEVY CHASE, MD LOCATION (Carr Workplaces)
Carr Workplaces, Washington D.C.'s leading provider of upscale workspace solutions, announced the official grand opening of its newest location at 5425 Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase, MD. The five-star, Class-A property is located on the sixth floor and encompasses more than 29,000 square feet with 85 offices, six conference rooms, video conferencing and two cafés. (Read More)
 

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - COKE BUYS BETHESDA'S HONEST TEA (Honest Tea)
Coca-Cola announced Tuesday that it has sealed the deal to acquire Maryland organic-beverage company Honest Tea for an undisclosed price, a month after its option to buy the boutique brand, in which it owned a 40 percent stake, came due. (Source)
 

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - UPTOWN DELI BETHESDA - GRAND OPENING (Uptown Deli)
The Uptown Deli at 7905 Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda will hold its Grand Opening Salami Slicing Ribbon Cutting on March 24th 2011 between 4pm and 5:30pm. Many Capital Area celebrities and food aficionados will be there to sample the Best Jewish Food in Bethesda. (Read More)
 

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - VAMOOSE BUS AND DC TRAILS TO BUS STARS TO CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL EVENTS (Vamoose Bus)
Vamoose Bus and DC Trails were chosen by the National Cherry Blossom Festival to carry star New York and Capital area event performers, their costumes and instruments to the National Building Museum to key opening day events. (Read More)
 

Monday, February 28, 2011 - RESTAURANT SEASONS 52 TO OPEN AT JBG’S NORTH BETHESDA MARKET (Seasons 52)
Seasons 52, the popular fresh grill and wine bar restaurant, has selected The JBG Companies’ striking new North Bethesda Market project for future expansion. Expected to open in summer 2011, the new location just north of the Washington Beltway in Maryland will increase the total number of Seasons 52 restaurants to 15. (Read More)
 

Sunday, February 27, 2011 - AN ENTREPRENEUR WHO CONTINUES TO CHOOSE HIS DESTINY (Chevy Chase Acura Nissan)
Sam Weaver, Jr., grew up believing he could control his own destiny. With only a high school education, he worked his way through the ranks of the retail automotive business to become partner/owner of Chevy Chase Cars in Bethesda. (Source)
 

Friday, February 25, 2011 - CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH OFFERS YOUTHS WITH RARE DISEASES HOPE, AND A PLACE TO BOND (The Children's Inn at NIH)
The Inn offers the families 59 private rooms that connect to common playrooms, kitchens and lounges, including an oversize fireplace that gives the 72,000-square-foot facility the feel of a ski lodge. Each year, about 1,500 children and young adults check in, and many find themselves forming tight friendships with other families. (Source)
 

Thursday, February 24, 2011 - EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS DURING AN NBC NIGHTLY NEWS SEGMENT (Edible Arrangements)
Candi Rittenberg, owner of the Edible Arrangement franchise in Bethesda, MD, talks about the impact of rising gas prices on her bottom line. (Source)
 

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 2011 STARS OF INDUSTRY AWARDS (Hyatt Regency Bethesda and Bethesda Marriott Suites)
Each year, the Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association honors the dedicated and talented people whose professionalism and commitment to service exemplify the highest standards in the industry, and make the lodging industry in Maryland so successful. Honorees included the Hyatt Regency Bethesda and the Bethesda Marriott Suites (Source)
 

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - ARBITROPTION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT OPENS TO NEW CLIENTS (ArbitrOption)
ArbitrOption Capital Management, an independent wealth management firm, today announced that it has received approval from the state of Maryland to operate as a Registered Investment Advisor. Following receipt of this approval, ArbitrOption is accepting assets from new clients to manage in the firm's event-driven strategy. ArbitrOption plans to increase its assets under management to $5 million within the first year of operation. (Read More)
 

Thursday, February 10, 2011 - FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL EVENT WILL HIGHLIGHT B-CC SUMMER ACADEMY AND HONOR SETH GOLDMAN AND JULIE FARKAS FOR THEIR SUPPORT (B-CC High School Educational Foundation)
Suburban Hospital Foundation's Annual Event Will Highlight B-CC Summer Academy and Honor Seth Goldman and Julie Farkas for Their Support (Read More)
 

Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - CLARK CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE'S JBG'S NORTH BETHESDA MARKET (Clark Construction & JBG Companies)
Clark Construction Group, LLC, has completed construction of The JBG Companies' North Bethesda Market in North Bethesda, Md. In addition to new retail, the multiple-component project a 24-story residential tower, the tallest building in Montgomery County, MD. (Source)
 

Monday, February 07, 2011 - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AND BETHESDA GREEN PARTNER TO BOOST ENTREPRENEURS (Bethesda Green)
Green entrepreneurs in Montgomery County will benefit from a suite of sophisticated business and research services through a new partnership between the University of Maryland and the Bethesda Green Business Incubator. Under the agreement - unveiled as part of the incubator's expansion - the two will share expertise to promote development of sustainable communities. (Source)
 

Friday, February 04, 2011 - MARYLAND HOSPITALS FARE WELL IN NEW NATIONAL RANKINGS (Suburban Hospital & Washington Adventist Hospital)
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda and Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park both made HealthGrades’ list of Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence. (Source)
 

Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - LIFEMATTERS WINS THREE AWARDS, REFLECTING THE COMPANY’S STRONG GROWTH (Life Matters)
LifeMatters, a leader in home health care serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, announces today that it has received three distinguished honors that speak to the firm's high-quality patient care and consistent growth. (Source)
 

Monday, January 24, 2011 - GRAND OPENING OF MY SHOE CAFE (My Shoe Café)
My Shoe Cafe, a unique build-it-yourself custom design shoe store located in Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda, Maryland, will hold its Grand Opening on Friday, January 28th. There will be an open house from 2 – 9 pm where demonstrations will be given and women will be invited to try their hand at shoe designing, as well as Grand Opening sales and specials. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 4pm. (Read More)
 

Sunday, January 23, 2011 - SONIC PROMOS WINS FOUR PEAKE AWARDS AND PREPARES FOR THEIR TELEVISION DEBUT! (Sonic Promos)
Sonic Promos received four Peake Awards at the Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA) awards ceremony Tuesday, January 20 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Three of the Peake Awards were for "Excellence in Promotions", an award given for the most creative, efficient and successful promotional campaigns. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - PPLSI FEATURED ON FOX BUSINESS NEWS (Hope & Colin Campbell)
Colin & Hope Campbell are proud to announce that their company PPLSI was featured on Fox Business News Network Jan 1st! Former AG Mike Moore who won the largest lawsuit settlement in history ($246 Billion) hosted the successful TV program, featuring real people making real income - six figures from home, including passive residual income. (Read More)
 

Monday, January 10, 2011 - TRUNNELL ELECTRIC WIRES BETHESDA BUILDING A 2ND TIME - 40 YEARS LATER! (Trunnell Electric)
Trunnell Electric recently completed the installation of all new wiring, fire alarm, energy efficient lighting and service equipment in the reincarnation of a four story office building, converted to brand new short term housing for homeless persons of the Bethesda community (Read More)
 

Wednesday, January 05, 2011 - BETHESDA PHILANTHROPIST AIMS FOR LOCAL CHANGE (The Trawick Foundation)
Carol Trawick aims to increase collaboration, spread the arts in Montgomery County (Source)
 

Wednesday, January 05, 2011 - MONTGOMERY COLLEGE TO RING THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET CLOSING BELL (Montgomery College)
Montgomery College will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square later today to ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell. David Sears, Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Montgomery College Foundation, will be joined by Montgomery College students from the who are receiving scholarships funded through the NASDAQ OMX Educational Foundation. (Read More)
 

Friday, December 17, 2010 - HUNDREDS GATHER FOR 22ND ANNUAL GOODWILL DINNER (22nd Annual Goodwill Dinner)
Bethesda community comes together to put on yearly event for residents in need. (Source)
 

Thursday, December 16, 2010 - LOCAL INTEGRATIVE PHARMACY OFFERS ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY TO DISPOSE OF UNWANTED OR EXPIRED DRUGS (Village Green Apothecary)
Village Green Apothecary is now providing a safe, environmentally savvy way to dispose of unwanted and expired drugs. When consumers bring them into the pharmacy located at 5415 W.Cedar Lane in Bethesda, the drugs will be properly disposed of using the TakeAwayEnvironmental Return System (Read More)
 

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - BDO USA, LLP RECOGNIZED FOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE IN WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY WITH THE ALFRED P. SLOAN AWARD (BDO USA, LLP)
BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional service organizations, today announced that thirty-three of its offices have been recognized in 2010 with the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. (Source)
 

Thursday, December 09, 2010 - SUBURBAN HOSPITAL APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS (Suburban Hospital)
Suburban Hospital has named Dr. Robert Rothstein vice president of medical affairs (VPMA). (Read More)
 

Tuesday, December 07, 2010 - LOCAL ATTORNEY ELECTED TO LEAD NATIONAL COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LAWYERS (Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.)
Jeffrey Van Grack, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd. in Bethesda, has been elected to serve as dean of the national College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) in 2011 and '12. Van Grack founded and co-chairs Lerch, Early & Brewer’s community association practice and is an active member of Community Associations Institute (CAI). (Read More)
 

Monday, December 06, 2010 - VAN EPEREN & COMPANY RECOGNIZED FOR SUCCESSFUL MEDIA RELATIONS (Van Eperen & Company)
Van Eperen & Company (VE & Co., www.veandco.com), a woman-owned small business specializing in customized communications that achieve renowned results, was recently honored with an Award of Merit for a highly successful client media relations plan by the International Association of Business Communicators- DC Metro (IABC/DC Metro) chapter. The honor is VE & Co.’s fifth Silver Inkwell honor. (Read More)
 

Thursday, December 02, 2010 - GIFT OF LIFE EARNS SUBURBAN HOSPITAL A GOLD MEDAL OF HONOR (Suburban Hospital)
Suburban Hospital was one of only 8 hospitals nationwide to be awarded a Gold Medal of Honor for achieving or exceeding every parameter for organ donation established by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). (Read More)
 

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - GELMAN, ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN’S YEAR-END TAX PLANNING SEMINAR (Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, CPAs )
The seminar, scheduled to run from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and networking before the presentation. GRF’s tax specialists will stay after the event to answer any questions you may have. (Read More)
 

Monday, November 29, 2010 - ALLOW OUR TEMPTING NEW BAR MENU TO COAX YOU OUT OF THE OFFICE (The Capital Grille)
Join us for complimentary selections from our new bar menu, such as our Minature Tenderloin Sandwiches, Minature Lobster and Crab Burgers, and more. (Read More)
 

Sunday, November 28, 2010 - RELIC: BETHESDA'S HIDDEN TREASURE (Relic Bethesda)
The popular dance club also offers happy hour and great food. (Source)
 

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - OWNER OF BGR THE BURGER JOINT IN BETHESDA TO FRY TURKEYS FOR FREE ON THANKSGIVING (BGR The Burger Joint)
For three years, Mark Bucher, founder of BGR the Burger Joint, has invited the community to bring a fully thawed turkey to his Bethesda location to have it deep fried for free… (Source)
 

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - BETHESDA CENTRAL FARM MARKET ENDS ON HOLIDAY NOTE (Bethesda Central Farm Market)
The Bethesda Central Farm Market closed up shop for the season Tuesday with a special Thanksgiving-themed market. The market typically runs on Thursdays along Bethesda Lane and on Sundays behind Jaleo. The vendors will set up shop again in the spring. (Source)
 

Friday, November 19, 2010 - SUBURBAN HOSPITAL EARNS BEACON AWARD FOR CRITICAL CARE EXCELLENCE (Suburban Hospital)
Suburban Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit has received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The award recognizes the top critical care units in hospitals nationwide. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - SNYDER COHN IS MOVING OFFICES! (Snyder Cohn)
SnyderCohn located across the street from White Flint Mall. Our new location is: 11200 Rockville Pike Suite 415, North Bethesda, MD 20852. (Read More)
 

Thursday, November 11, 2010 - JANE FAIRWEATHER: MAKING THINGS HAPPEN IN HER COMMUNITY (Jane Fairweather Team)
Jane Fairweather named one of the 10 Women to Watch… (Source)
 

Thursday, November 04, 2010 - PAYROLL NETWORK NAMES NEW DISTRICT SALES MANAGER (Payroll Network)
Payroll Network has named Amy Yendall as District Sales Manager. This key management position is focused on sales for organizations with up to 100 employees in the Washington, D.C. metro region. (Read More)
 

Friday, October 29, 2010 - GET AHEAD OF THE 2010 TAX CRUNCH & JOIN SPC FINANCIAL FOR A “TAX RELIEF” BRUNCH ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 2010 (SPC Financial)
(Read More)
 

Friday, October 29, 2010 - NEW PRESIDENT, NEW IDEAS AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE (Montgomery College)
Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard has been inaugrated as president of Montgomery College, a community college located in Montgomery County, Maryland. The College’s Board of Trustees made the announcement on May 18 in a communication to students, faculty, and staff. The inaugration took place October 29 on the Rockville Campus. (Source)
 

Saturday, October 23, 2010 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 MARKS BOTH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY & DC FINANCIAL PLANNING DAY (Merrill Lynch)
We’ve all heard that there’s no free lunch, but in these challenging economic times, Washington D.C., metro area residents will be able to get free financial planning advice and guidance from professional financial planners at the DC Financial Planning Day. No strings attached. No business cards exchanged and no one will even follow up with a call. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE RELOCATES TO BETHESDA (International Baccalurate)
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Monday, September 20, 2010 - BOND BEEBE NAMED FOR 2010 AS ONE OF THE BEST ACCOUNTING FIRMS TO WORK FOR BY ACCOUNTING TODAY (Bond Beebe)
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Monday, July 12, 2010 - A WIDER CIRCLE’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AWARDED PEOPLE MAGAZINE AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’S “ALL-STAR AMONG US” AWARD (A Wider Circle)
On July 13, Major League Baseball’s finest players won’t be the only all-stars taking the field at the 2010 All-Star Game. Dr. Mark Bergel, the Executive Director of A Wider Circle – a local nonprofit helping children and adults lift themselves out of poverty – will be one of the 30 finalists represented at the 2010 All-Star Game as People Magazine and Major League Baseball’s “All-Stars Among Us.” (Read More)
 

Monday, July 12, 2010 - WORLD CUP BOOST 'HUGE' FOR LOCAL BAR OWNERS (Caddies on Cordell)
The World Cup has been a boon to local bars and restaurants including Rob Coulon, owner of Caddies in Bethesda. "On weekends, bars and restaurants have been filled to capacity. In some cases, that's 300 customers," says Coulon. (Source)
 

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - THE GREATER BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE CHAMBER AND BETHESDA MAGAZINE ANNOUNCE THE 2010-11 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND BUSINESS REFERRAL GUIDE (B-CC Chamber and Bethesda Magazine)
View an interactive digital copy of the directory online: (Source)
 

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - MCPS IS #1 IN GRADUATION RATES (Montgomery County Public Schools)
Montgomery County Public Schools' graduation rate is number one among the nation's 50 largest school districts, according to the Diplomas Count 2010 report, published by Education Week. (Source)
 

Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 10 TIL 2 OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY (10 til 2)
The Part-Time Placement Service of Montgomery County is marking its one year anniversary with an upswing in employment. 10 til 2 provides employers with college educated, highly skilled employees who are looking for long-term, part-time work. (Read More)
 

Friday, March 05, 2010 - MAID TO CLEAN EARNS COVETED ANGIE’S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD (Maid to Clean)
Maid to Clean has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Angie’s List Super Service Award! The Super Service Award, now celebrating its 11th year, is reserved for companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List – the nation’s leading provider of consumer ratings on local service companies – throughout the past year. (Read More)
 

Friday, February 12, 2010 - ANALYSYS’ STEVE KOLBE WINS 2010 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD (ANALYSYS)
ANALYSYS, a leading Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC provider of information technology consulting services, announced today its President, Steve Kolbe, has received the Entrepreneur of The Year award from Maryland-based Entrepreneur’s Exchange. Mr. Kolbe is one of two entrepreneurs awarded with this honor during an event that took place in Annapolis, Maryland on February 3, 2010 (Source)
 

Thursday, January 07, 2010 - LOCAL ATTORNEY ELECTED TO LEAD COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LAWYERS (Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.)
Jeffrey Van Grack, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd. in Bethesda, has been elected to serve as dean of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) in 2011 and '12. Elected by the CCAL Board of Governors, Van Grack will serve as CCAL dean-elect in 2010. Van Grack founded and co-chairs Lerch, Early & Brewer’s community association practice and an active member of Community Associations Institute (CAI). (Read More)
 

Monday, December 21, 2009 - LUCKY 13 FOR LERCH EARLY: THIRTEEN LERCH EARLY & BREWER ATTORNEYS INCLUDED IN SUPER LAWYERS (Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.)
Thirteen of the attorneys at Bethesda-based Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd. have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 Maryland Super Lawyers and its “Rising Stars” lists, representing a variety of business and individual practice areas. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - RIBBON CUT TO MARK OPENING OF THE HILTON GARDEN INN BETHESDA
Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive, Chris Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton Worldwide and James Donohoe, III, President and CEO of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. participated in a Ribbon Cutting ceremony today to mark the opening of the 216-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel in downtown Bethesda, Maryland (Read More)
 

Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - TWO BETHESDA ATTORNEYS NAMED “GO-TO ATTORNEYS FOR BUSINESS LAW” BY SMART CEO MAGAZINE (Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.)
Smart CEO magazine recognized two attorneys from Bethesda-based Lerch, Early & Brewer as “go-to attorneys for business law” in its “Legal Elite” issue. Paul Alpuche, a principal in the firm’s Business & Tax group was selected for his work in business law and tax law, and Joel Aronson, chair of the firm’s Creditors’ Rights & Workouts group and a principal in the Litigation group, was included for his work in litigation and creditor’s rights. Both attorneys were nominated by clients. (Source)
 

Thursday, December 03, 2009 - BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S RECORDING OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S MASS NOMINATED FOR GRAMMY AWARD (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s recording of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass: A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players and Dancers, conducted by BSO Music Director Marin Alsop, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of “Best Classical Album of the Year.” (Read More)
 

Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY (Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bethesda, MD)
CELC’s anniversary was highlighted with a worship service that included many video clips from longtime members who helped form the rich heritage of community services first started at Christ Lutheran. Those services included Ivymount School, Bethesda Fellowship House, Family Counseling Services, Bethesda Cares and Christ Church Children’s Center. In June 2009 the church received the B-CC Chamber's Community Service Award for its long standing record of providing resources to the less fortunate in the county. (Read More)
 

Friday, November 13, 2009 - CEO OF CAPITOL CONCIERGE RECOGNIZED BY WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL (Capitol Concierge Inc.)
Lynda Ellis, CEO, president, owner of Capitol Concierge named as one of twenty-five Women Who Mean Business (2009) by the Washington Business Journal. (Read More)
 

Monday, October 26, 2009 - WATKINS MEEGAN LLC UNVEILS NEW NAME, VISUAL IDENTITY, AND WEBSITE (Watkins Meegan LLC)
Bethesda-based CPA firm Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, L.L.C. has officially changed its name to Watkins Meegan LLC, has adopted a new logo and new collateral pieces, and has launched an improved and more interactive and functional website, www.WatkinsMeegan.com. (Read More)
 

Friday, October 23, 2009 - EPA GREEN POWER PARTNER ANALYSYS NAMED AS FINALIST FOR ECOCEO INNOVATOR (ANALYSYS)
ANALYSYS, a leading Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC provider of IT consulting services and one of the area’s first technology companies to be named an EPA Green Power Partner, announced today that it was nominated as a finalist for the inaugural Washington EcoCEO award by SmartCEO. (Read More)
 

Monday, October 19, 2009 - ELITE PERSONNEL CHOSEN FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 PRO BETA TEST (Elite Personnel)
Elise Ambrose, President of Elite Personnel, has been invited by Microsoft to participate in the Microsoft Windows 7 launch event in New York City on October 22, 2009. Ms. Ambrose said, “It is an honor to have been selected to participate in the Windows 7 Pro beta test and a real tribute to the talented people who work at Elite to have been singled out by Microsoft for this significant product introduction.” (Read More)
 

Thursday, October 15, 2009 - PAYROLL NETWORK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHARLIE WOLF II NAMED PRESIDENT OF INDEPENDENT PAYROLL PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION (IPPA) (Payroll Network)
Charlie Wolf II, president and chief executive officer of Payroll Network, a leading independently-owned payroll management company that provides payroll processing and HR services to companies in the Washington, D.C. region, has been named president of the Independent Payroll Providers Association (IPPA). (Read More)
 

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAYROLL NETWORK ASSOCIATES OBTAIN AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATIONS (Payroll Network)
Payroll Network has announced that Shawanda Johnson, client services analyst, has been named a Certified Payroll Professional by the American Payroll Association (APA). APA offers two levels of certification -- the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC). Marketing Coordinator Colleen O’Neil also recently earned the FPC designation. (Read More)
 

Thursday, October 08, 2009 - ANTHONY WILDER DESIGN/BUILD, INC. WINS WALL STREET JOURNAL AND WINNING WORKPLACES TOP SMALL EMPLOYERS WITH EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACES AWARD (Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.)
The Wall Street Journal recognizes Anthony Wilder Design/Build in its third annual Top Small Workplaces report along with 14 other small businesses nation-wide. Owners, Anthony and Elizabeth Wilder and General Manager, Mark VanDeWege accept award at The 2009 Top Small Workplaces Conference and Celebration in Chicago, IL. (Read More)
 

Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - MONTGOMERY HOSPICE CELEBRATES ANNUAL DERBY DUCK RACE AND FESTIVAL (Montgomery Hospice)
Montgomery Hospice is pleased to announce that blue skis, gentle breezes and 10,000 yellow rubber ducks and over 500 people marked another successful Derby Duck Race and Festival! This annual event helps Montgomery Hospice provide services for patients with life-limiting illnesses. (Read More)
 

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - NEWEST HILTON GARDEN INN OPENS DOORS IN BETHESDA, MARYLAND (Hilton Garden Inn)
Hilton Garden Inn® the award-winning brand of upscale, yet affordable, hotels, announces the opening of the 216-room Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda, Maryland representing an addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of nearly 500 hotels across North America and Europe. (Read More)
 

Monday, September 28, 2009 - CHAMBER MEMBERS WINNERS IN GAZETTE P&B 53 MOST EXCEPTIONAL AWARD (The Gazette)
The Gazette of Politics and Business relased its list of the 53 top businesses and organizations in the State of Maryland. Nine B-CC Chamber members were recognized in the top 53: DAI, Imagination Stage, The Creig Northrop Team, Strathmore, Suburban Hospital, Comcast, Corporate Network Services, ANALYSYS, and Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd. (Read More)
 

Monday, September 28, 2009 - STEVE ROBINS NAMED WBJ TOP WASHINGTON LAWYER (Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.)
The Washington Business Journal has named Steven A. Robins,a principal at Lerch, Early & Brewer, as the region's top land use and zoning attorney. Steve, who chairs the firm's Land Use & Zoning practice group, was chosen because of his extensive work along Montgomery County's Red Line Metro stops, which emphasizes transit-oriented smart growth. He was the only attorney from a local 48-attorney firm (the other winners are from firms with hundreds of attorneys throughout the country and the world), and the only attorney based in Maryland.
 

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - COURTYARD BY MARIOTT HOTEL TO BE CERTIFIED GOLD BY U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (Courtyard by Marriott)
The 226-room Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase, owned by Grosvenor USA Limited, is located at 5520 Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase, Md., and is celebrating its grand opening today after a $35 million renovation. The hotel is the first LEED(R)-Gold registered hotel in Montgomery County, Md., and expects full certification before year-end. (Read More)
 

Monday, September 21, 2009 - LIFEMATTERS SOARS TO NUMBER 65 IN INC. MAGAZINE'S 500 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN THE USA (Life Matters)
LifeMatters has been recognized as the 65th fastest growing company in the USA by Inc. Magazine's 2009 500 Fastest Growing Companies. The magazine's September issue features companies with greatest percentage growth. In the health sector, LifeMatters is number four nationally and is the eighth fastest growing company in any category in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. (Read More)
 

Friday, September 18, 2009 - DOUBLETREE HOTEL BETHESDA GOES GREEN WITH CLEANSTEPS^SM WINDPOWER (Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center)
The Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Bethesda has joined a growing list of businesses dedicated to a cleaner environment. WGES will supply 100% wind energy credits to power the hotel’s needs over the next three years. (Read More)