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WE ARE MONTGOMERY The Montgomery County Department of Economic Development and The Gazette of Politics and Business are proud to partner once again to present this fourth annual “We Are Montgomery” publication, which celebrates the companies that help define Montgomery County’s vibrant business community. This publication could not have been possible without the participation of some 20 well-known and respected companies and organizations acting as ambassadors for Montgomery County. These pages not only highlight their successes in this thriving community, but also demonstrate some of the benefits of doing business here. As you peruse these pages, you will discover some of the hundreds of major companies and thousands of small businesses that make up this dynamic marketplace. And you will learn how Montgomery County stands ready to help businesses grow, expand and thrive here. We know you will enjoy learning more about why WE ARE MONTGOMERY.
Steve Silverman
Katrina LaPier
Director, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
Associate Publisher, The Gazette of Politics and Business
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Dear Partners in Economic Growth: Montgomery County is proud to partner again this year with The Gazette of Politics and Business to bring you this special section profiling the growth and success of some of the County's leading businesses and organizations. The Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) was busy throughout 2012 working to support many business openings, initiatives and successes. Highlights of this activity include: Clean Currents – an independent, green energy wind power company, graduated from the County’s Rockville Innovation Center and moved to Isiah Leggett expanded headquarters in Silver Spring; Montgomery County l Federal Capital Partners – relocated its headquarters to Chevy Chase, Executive bringing nearly 30 new jobs to the County; l InvestMaryland – Bethesda-based BrainScope received a $250,000 investment, the first from the State’s $84 million venture capital initiative; l Montgomery County Biotech Investment Tax Credit Program – celebrated the first 10 local companies to receive investments, totaling $6 million, under the program; l National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence – U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski secured $10 million in federal appropriations as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s FY12 budget to create this new center in Gaithersburg to encourage cybersecurity-related tech transfer; l National Recognition – the national spotlight shined brightly in Montgomery County this year, as 11 local companies made Inc.’s Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies list, over 30 made Inc.’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, and Money Magazine named Bethesda the country’s top earning town and Gaithersburg and Germantown ranked in the Top 25 on its Top 100 Best Places to Live list, just to name a few; l New Farmer Pilot Project – launched this summer, this unique program trains and mentors new farmers by allowing them to lease individual, long-term farm sites to support agricultural entrepreneurship in Montgomery County; l Pike & Rose – ground was broken for Maryland’s first “Fast Track” approved project, featuring 24 acres of retail, housing and office transit oriented development in White Flint; l Rockville Women’s Business Center – established with support from Montgomery County, celebrated its two-year anniversary and has served over 1,000 women-owned businesses in that time; l Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. – signed a lease to maintain its headquarters and 300 full-time employees in Silver Spring through at least 2023. l Targeted Business Support Programs – DED continued, launched or supported numerous programs to support the growth and success of local businesses including the Tech Transfer Speakers Series, Health IT Breakfast Forums, Global Trade Forums, Federal Markets & Property Summit, Bagels & Business procurement breakfasts, Meet the Lenders financing seminars, Business Mentorship Program, Women’s Power Conference, Innovation 2 Commercialization federal lab tech transfer conference and more. This is just a sampling of the many initiatives, programs and successes we have been fortunate to witness across the County over the past year. These examples, along with those contained in this supplement, demonstrate the resilient, robust nature of our local business community. l
Thank you to all the businesses and organizations featured in this supplement and to ALL of our nearly 30,000 businesses and sole proprietors located here. You are the driving force that make Montgomery County, Maryland one of the very best places in the nation to live, work, get an education and raise a family! Sincerely,
This supplement was produced by The Gazette of Politics & Business Advertising Sales Department and its Special Sections department. None of the copy was written by The Gazette of Politics & Business editorial staff. All photos supplied by the specific corporate entity. Puzzle images: ISTOCKPHOTO/LIANGPV
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Other County programs and initiatives, like our Small Business Revolving Loan Fund, Local Small Business Reserve Program, and Economic Development Fund and related strategic tax and incentive programs demonstrate Montgomery County’s commitment to stimulating continued job and economic growth.
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Since the start of the 21st Century, the MAHCC has been a leader in organized business, always promoting a regional approach to common challenges and finding creative and effective ways to advocate on your behalf and serve your business better. If you are not yet a member, kindly speak with a Chamber representative at 202-587-0736, and make the MAHCC your business partner for years to come.
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ne of the most active and service-oriented business organizations in the region, the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MAHCC) champions Maryland, other MidAtlantic states and our nation’s capital as premier international destinations and sought-after locations to start a business, work, live, play or visit. We are passionate in promoting and helping you grow your business, while simultaneously fostering economic development, strengthening the region’s existing workforce, developing the workforce of the future and enhancing the region’s quality of life. MAHCC is a member-supported and driven organization. We welcome small, minority, and women- and veteran-owned businesses. Our duespaying members are located throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and range from start-ups and mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. We are actively engaged in creating business opportunities for our members to ensure their professional and personal success. We form strategic alliances throughout the region with organizations that share our business interests and commitment to make the Mid-Atlantic region a stronger, safer and better place for all of us. We monitor key issues—government procurement, workforce development and public education, and community safety and
development—and keep you informed about their implications. Other avenues for information sharing and advocacy include networking and procurement events and seminars, which provide a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from prominent business and political leaders from throughout the region. Since the start of the 21st century, the MAHCC has been a leader in organized business, always promoting a regional approach to common challenges and finding creative and effective ways to advocate on your behalf and serve your business better. If you are not yet a member, kindly speak with a Chamber representative at 202-587-0736 and make us your business partner for years to come. We are grateful for the support of corporate sponsors: BB&T • M&T Bank • State Farm • SAIC-Frederick • Intelligent Office • The Coca-Cola Company • Dominion Virginia Power • Pepco • THE CENTECH GROUP • MicroTech • Marriott International • IQ Solutions • TD Bank • Sandy Spring Bank • KatzAbosch • Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission • EZGovOpps • EZCertify • Allstate Insurance • Wells Fargo • Washington Gas • Costco Wholesale Corporation • Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. • Maryland Public Television • CapitalWirePR • The Gazette • KPMG LLP • Washington Gas • Cary Street Partners • OHL
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Luis Lobo
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(EMRs) for their patients. Through ACES, our affiliated physicians have a reliable EMR that enhances care coordination toward improved patient care, reduced medical errors and enhanced communication among other care providers.
dventist HealthCare, based in Rockville, is a not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to provide compassionate, high-quality, coordinated health care services to the community. We are a faith-based organization that provides care for more than 400,000 men, women and children in the community through our nearly 6,600 employees, 2,000 physicians and almost 1,600 volunteers. Founded in 1907, we are Montgomery County’s first and largest health care system. Our integrated health care network includes five nationally accredited, acute-care and specialty hospitals, mental health services and home health agencies, serving the Washington, D.C., area and northwestern New Jersey.
High-quality, safe care Adventist HealthCare includes Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in the Gaithersburg/Rockville area, Adventist Behavioral Health, Adventist Home Care Services, Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland and Shady Grove Adventist Emergency Center in Germantown. We have earned numerous accreditations and awards for the high-quality, compassionate care we provide: This year’s U.S. News & World Report ranking of best hospitals recognized the high performance of Washington Adventist in Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, and Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Shady Grove Adventist in Geriatrics, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Nephrology. Both hospitals have received the Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for their expert, high-quality stroke care. Both are also designated Primary Stroke Centers by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems. Shady Grove Adventist was recognized for providing the highest quality care to heart attack patients with the 2012 Gold Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry-GWTG. The Cardiac and Vascular Intensive Care Unit at Washington Adventist was awarded the prestigious silverlevel Beacon Award for Excellence by the American
Our new Healthy Heart at Home program for cardiac patients who are being discharged from our hospitals provides customized care plans. Coordinated care plans may include bedside delivery of medications including follow-up calls from a pharmacist; home visits from a skilled Adventist Home Health nurse; referral to the Adventist Rehabilitation Cardiac Program; and home monitoring services. Bill Robertson, President and CEO Adventist HealthCare Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the only hospital in Montgomery County to receive this recognition for its exceptional patient care and a healthy work environment. Adventist Home Health was named to the U.S.’s top 500 of the 2012 HomeCare Elite, the only home health agency in the Maryland suburban area to achieve this distinguished recognition, for its quality outcomes and patient experience. Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital was the first hospital in a five-state area to obtain accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International for care of hospitalized patients in four specialty areas—brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and amputation.
Deliver services across the continuum of care
Serving those in need As part of our mission, Adventist HealthCare consistently provides significant charity care and community benefit to those we serve, totaling more than $62 million in 2011. Our Washington Adventist Hospital alone provided almost 15 percent of its operating expenses in community benefit, the highest of all hospitals in Montgomery County. Through our Health & Wellness division, community members receive more than $1 million in programs yearly including free childhood immunizations, free cancer screenings, flu shots and education on topics from exercise to smoking cessation. Our renowned Center on Health Disparities is a recognized expert in addressing health care disparities and building health equity through education, research and culturally sensitive services. Last year, the center delivered culturally competent care training for 6,800 health professionals in the greater Washington region.
In late 2011, we introduced Adventist Medical Group, a network of primary care physicians, surgeons and specialists to help coordinate services to meet any health care needs.
Adventist HealthCare has also been fortunate to collaborate with Montgomery County government and numerous nonprofit organizations to expand access to health care for those in need. These partnerships include: Montgomery County Maternity Partnerships in Germantown and Takoma Park; MobileMed clinics in Germantown and throughout the county; Casa de Maryland; Mercy Health Clinic in the Gaithersburg area; Mary’s Center in the Long Branch area; and numerous faith-based organizations throughout the area.
Our innovative ACES (Ambulatory Care Electronic Health Record Support) Program for community physicians enables them to implement electronic medical records
Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com for a full range of health care information or friend us on Facebook at Adventist HealthCare.
Adventist HealthCare strives to deliver high-quality, population-based care across the continuum to improve the health of the communities we serve. This involves coordinating the care of patients to keep them healthy and possibly avoid more serious illness and conditions.
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MONTGOMERY COLLEGE the college remains the leading provider of higher education and workforce training in our community. The county invested substantial resources in expanding our Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, including state-ofthe-market health sciences programs. The county also invested in the Science Center on the Rockville Campus, and in a future Bioscience Education Center at the Germantown Campus, which is integral to the science and technology park envisioned by the county.
ontgomery College is a vibrant, multicampus community college, serving more than 60,000 credit and noncredit students annually. The college is at the forefront of innovation with courses, programs and facilities that meet the community’s ever-evolving needs for undergraduate education, workforce development and lifelong learning. Montgomery College leads the state in the number of students who transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The college also provides customized business training to nearly 9,500 employees of local businesses, community organizations and government agencies annually through Workforce Development & Continuing Education. Montgomery College opened its doors 66 years ago with 186 students and a vision—a vision that higher education should be affordable, accessible and of the highest quality. Montgomery County supported our vision from the beginning, and is consistently one of our strongest supporters. Even in the current economic climate, Montgomery County understands the value of investing in Montgomery College—in better classrooms, improved instructional resources, and strong partnerships with community businesses and organizations. Montgomery County is a strong proponent of ensuring
Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard President, Montgomery College
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The county’s investment in Montgomery College means that we educate more engineering students than any other community college in the country; that we are one of the leading providers of nursing graduates in the area; and that we provide the education and training essential to the bioscience companies that drive much of our county’s economic growth. Living in such a highly educated county, we employ outstanding faculty and staff to educate and support our students. Living in a community that truly values education, from early childhood programs through college, means we have an incredible support network for our students. Montgomery College empowers students to change their lives. We can focus on that mission because we live in a county that puts education first. Montgomery College is lucky to call Montgomery County home.
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ith its widely known portfolio of 10 hotel brands, which includes the iconic Comfort® brand, plus the Ascend Hotel Collection™ membership program, Choice Hotels International is one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors. For more than 45 years, the lodging giant has been based in Silver Spring, but will soon move its corporate headquarters and 400 local employees to nearby Rockville Town Square. Despite a challenging economic environment, Choice Hotels continues to expand and anticipates a number of exciting developments in 2013, most notably relocating its corporate headquarters to Rockville, Maryland.
“Staying rooted in Montgomery County was important to us. As a proud employer and leading corporate citizen here for decades, Choice Hotels has evolved and grown with this vibrant community,” said Stephen P. Joyce, President and CEO of Choice Hotels International. “Rockville Town Square is an ideal location for our company. Wisely planned, it is home to approximately 2,000 residents as well as a popular destination for retail, restaurants and entertainment, and is located close to major modes of public transportation.”
Ascend Hotel Collection is a network of one-of-a-kind hotels that appeal to the growing number of travelers seeking upscale hotels with local flair when traveling for business or leisure. Choice Hotels is continuing to successfully enter high barrier-to-entry urban markets through this unique hotel membership program. Choice’s largest and most iconic Comfort brand, which includes Comfort Inn® and Comfort Suites®, recently launched a multi-faceted plan to strengthen and revitalize its 2,000 domestic hotels. The ‘Comfort: Redefined and Redesigned’ plan is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2015. “By the end of 2015, the Comfort brand will have a refreshed system that is not only more competitive, but also delivers a more consistent guest experience. The ‘Redefined and Redesigned’ plan is going to set the stage for the next 30 years of success for the Comfort brand family,” said Joyce.
Choice Hotels recently announced the official groundbreaking of three Cambria Suites hotels in New York. The properties will be located in Times Square and Chelsea in Manhattan, and downtown White Plains in nearby Westchester County. Entry into New York builds on Choice Hotels’ growth in the upscale lodging segment and the expansion of Cambria Suites in key urban markets. Choice also recently announced plans to bring Cambria Suites to West Orange, N.J.; West Palm Beach, Fla.; and Williamsport, Pa. Other exciting company developments include Choice’s continued expansion of its Ascend Hotel Collection membership program, the refresh of its highly recognized Comfort Inn brand and the repositioning of its Sleep Inn® brand.
Choice’s Community Involvement Choice Hotels is also deeply committed to supporting the community. In advance of moving to Rockville Town Square, 75 employees recently worked side by side with volunteers from Interfaith Works, a nonprofit agency which aids and empowers low-income and homeless families and individuals in Montgomery County. “We are a hotel company, so helping people who face challenges with food and shelter just makes sense,” said Joyce. The project stemmed from Choice’s multi-year partnership with Room to Rebuild, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize communities. Throughout the year, Choice Hotels’ employees and franchisees participate in rebuilding projects in communities across the country to rehabilitate homes for the most vulnerable of our population—the lowincome, the elderly, disabled veterans and families with children. The partnership kicked off with a project in Rockville on Sept. 11, 2009, when more than 100 Choice employees volunteered to rehabilitate Stepping Stones Shelter on the national day of service and remembrance.
Choice Hotels will occupy approximately 130,000 square-feet of Class A office space at One Choice Hotels Circle. The building’s contemporary, exposed layout includes an open staircase, low cubicle walls and outdoor spaces all designed to encourage teamwork and communication. The structure will be constructed to meet the guidelines for certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Across the street from the corporate headquarters, a 140-room Cambria Suites® hotel is scheduled to break ground in spring 2013. Choice’s new all-suite upscale brand is designed to appeal to business travelers seeking contemporary accommodations with exceptional services at a great value. The Cambria Suites hotel in Rockville is expected to accommodate approximately 30,000 guests annually, providing upscale lodging to visiting employees, franchisees, vendors, prospective developers and Rockville area visitors. Another Cambria Suites hotel is currently under construction nearby as part of CityMarket at O, a $300 million mixed-use development located by the Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C.
With some 1,200 associates, Choice Hotels is committed to diversity and inclusion. “Choice Hotels strongly values a workplace culture and environment that is conducive to and respectful of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences,” said Joyce. “Diversity across our organization is a key building block of our future success.”
The Sleep Inn brand is also in the process of being refreshed through a multi-year Designed to Dream® program. First launched in May 2010, Designed to Dream hotels can now be found across the United States. The revitalized design is available in all newly constructed Sleep Inn hotels and is a cost-effective renovation program for the brand’s existing properties. Designed to Dream hotels feature an inviting, residential setting with stylish, serene artwork, and flexible, open public spaces. The overall experience, coupled with “Dream Tips” throughout the hotel, is designed to leave travelers feeling happy and well rested.
Choice’s Culture Choice’s performance-based corporate and collaborative culture fosters a supportive environment which instills a strong sense of opportunity and community in associates. Continuous learning and professional development are priorities for Choice Hotels and a primary pillar of the company’s values. Success can be traced back to its talented team of employees working with one another as well as with the wider business community.
The company supports this partnership and other philanthropic efforts through The Choice Hotels International Foundation. In recent years, the Foundation has donated more than $2 million to organizations that provide food, clothing and shelter to those in need; supported the educational efforts of schools, workforce entry organizations and the hospitality industry; and promoted the growth and development of tourism. The Foundation also provides scholarship opportunities to the dependents of Choice associates, employees of franchised properties and dependents of employees of franchised properties. Earlier this year, Choice franchised its 5,000th domestic hotel and now has a portfolio of more than 6,200 hotels worldwide. That represents more than 495,000 rooms in all 50 states and 30-plus other countries and territories. As of Sept. 30, 2012, there were 360 hotels in the United States and 75 international hotels under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development. The company’s Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria Suites®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn® brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Hotel Collection™ membership program, travelers have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels. Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. website at www.choicehotels.com.
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he Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Solid Waste Services (DSWS) Waste Reduction and Recycling Section provides numerous programs and resources to assist businesses and organizations in their efforts to reduce the amount of waste generated, maximize recycling efforts, and promote reuse opportunities and purchasing of products made from recycled materials. Montgomery County has had a long-standing goal to recycle, and in 2012 the county enacted a new recycling goal: to reduce waste and recycle 70 percent of all waste in the county by 2020. In Montgomery County, the nonresidential sector generates more than half of all solid waste generated in the county, and businesses are integral to the county’s effort to reach the new 70 percent recycling goal. All businesses in Montgomery County are encouraged to utilize the resources provided by the Division of Solid Waste Services to maximize employee participation in their continuing efforts to reduce the amount of waste generated and reduce costs associated with the disposal of solid waste. All businesses in Montgomery County, regardless of the type or size of business, are required to recycle the following materials: l l l l l l l l l l
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Participating businesses sharing collection containers for refuse and recyclable materials, as well as collection costs, have seen a decrease in their monthly service costs, while increasing the amount of materials recycled.
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Businesses are also encouraged to closely examine their processes, review their waste stream and recycle other materials generated that can be recycled, such as computers, televisions, printers, copiers and other electronic items, toner, print and ink cartridges, vegetable/cooking oil, food waste, textiles, pallets, and more. DSWS provides assistance to companies seeking outlets to recycle these and other materials. By increasing the amount of materials ultimately recycled, the amount of waste that must be disposed of is decreased, resulting in decreased refuse disposal and collection costs for businesses. Small businesses that generate lesser amounts of waste can also maximize their recycling efforts by cooperatively contracting combined recycling and refuse collection services with other small businesses. DSWS has developed and implemented several of these cooperative collection projects in the county.
Every person handling recyclable materials has an important role to play in the success of business recycling programs. All employees need to know what they can recycle and how they can recycle at their workplace. Cleaning contractors and janitorial service providers must ensure that recyclable materials separated by employees are placed into the appropriate collection containers. These containers are ultimately serviced by private recycling and refuse collection companies and the materials must be taken to the appropriate facility for recycling or disposal. DSWS provides on-site trainings, tenant education events, business recycling seminars, and janitorial and custodial service provider and hauler/collector trainings to ensure that everyone knows about the importance of recycling and participates in the county’s recycling efforts. In addition, Montgomery County recognizes businesses and employees that have implemented successful recycling and waste reduction programs. As leaders in the community, share your experiences with other businesses and organizations to help them green their efforts. The division’s “Partners in Recycling” program matches businesses and organizations of all types that have implemented successful waste reduction, recycling, reuse and buying recycled programs to peer businesses that need assistance in improving their efforts to reduce waste and maximize recycling. Share your experiences with other business owners and managers as they work to develop successful programs. The county will provide training sessions and will match your organization to a peer business. All of these programs are designed to help your organization reduce waste and maximize recycling. To learn more about these programs or other programs offered by the Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services Waste Reduction and Recycling Section, please visit our website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recycling or call 3-1-1 or 240-777-0311. Reduce waste, reuse and recycle more now.
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or more than 90 years, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center has proudly served Montgomery County and the surrounding communities. An award-winning health care facility, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center uses the most advanced technology to improve patient experience.
support of cancer patients. The team of dedicated doctors, nurses and technicians believe in the individuality of each patient.
Radiation Oncology The Helen P. Denit Center for Radiation Therapy is staffed with board-certified physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists and oncology nurses. The center provides compassionate and state-of-the-art care for cancer patients.
MedStar Montgomery is among the area’s largest employers dedicated to providing quality medical care in a compassionate and caring environment and has been awarded the Delmarva Foundation Excellence Award for Quality Improvement for three consecutive years.
Joint and Spine Center
Comprehensive Care MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, a proud member of MedStar Health, brings greater access to health care services for its patients by partnering with sister hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. The collaboration between these hospitals and the comforting atmosphere at MedStar Montgomery benefits everyone from health care providers throughout the area to the patients and residents of Montgomery County. By bringing new and talented physicians with specialized focuses to MedStar Montgomery, the partnership is raising the standard of patient care for a variety of medical conditions in fields including neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics oncology and more. The additional access to specialty care enhances the hospital’s extensive range of departments and services:
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The Howard R. Gudelsky Emergency Department, built in 2010, spans 20,000 square feet with 41 patient beds and includes a “fast track” for minor injuries, a crisis evaluation unit, and a dedicated inpatient and outpatient Pediatric Emergency Department. The Pediatric Emergency Department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by board-certified pediatricians and has special amenities for young patients (0-18 years) and their visitors.
The hospital’s renovated Maternal Newborn Center offers a comfortable and caring environment for the delivery of newborns. Amenities include private rooms with TVs and pull-out guest beds. The Maternal Newborn Center staff is highly skilled with decades of experience caring for newborns and first-time mothers. There are also board-certified neonatologists on staff.
Primary Stroke Center
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MedStar Montgomery’s comprehensive approach to treatment and favorable reputation helped earn the hospital’s certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
Certified Chest Pain Center The MedStar Montgomery Chest Pain center is fully accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and has expert training, procedures, diagnoses and treatment of chest pain.
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The Cardiac and Vascular Program offers advanced diagnosis and treatment by some of the area’s leading doctors for all types of vascular disease. Patients receive state-of-the-art care from trusted doctors in their local community.
Medical and Surgical Oncology The Oncology Program was the first hospital program in Montgomery County approved by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is currently accredited with commendation. It offers a full range of services and resources for the diagnosis, treatment and
For patients undergoing spine surgery or joint replacement, the Joint and Spine Center is located in a private wing of the hospital and features a home-like environment. The specially trained staff and multidisciplinary team work closely with you and your physician throughout your stay to aid healing.
Addiction and Mental Health Center (AMHC) For the past 40 years, the AMHC at MedStar Montgomery has provided a broad range of services to a diverse patient population ages 13 years and older. The center offers the most comprehensive services in an acute care hospital in the Baltimore/Washington area.
Service to the Community Outside the hospital doors, MedStar Montgomery’s long-standing commitment to the local community is evident in many of their programs. The hospital offers blood drives to help supply the life-giving resource, as well as a wide variety of health and wellness classes and support groups. In 2012, MedStar Montgomery provided more than $5 million in charity medical care. With the flu season upon us, MedStar Montgomery encourages all residents to get their flu vaccinations. To help combat the spreadable virus, all MedStar Montgomery associates, volunteers and physicians are required to be vaccinated.
Continuing the Care Since MedStar Montgomery’s opening in 1920, the hospital has had tremendous growth including expansion to the facility, specialties and technologies. The dedication to health and wellness and consistent commitment and goal to remain as a responsible and contributing member to Montgomery County has never changed. The hospital is proud to be a part of this great community and to call Montgomery County home. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years. We look forward to many more years of service and to helping you and your families whenever we can. For more information, visit medstarmontgomery.org.
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or more than a century Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been a proud member of the Montgomery County community. With a 19acre campus in the heart of Takoma Park, WAU is the only four-year residential college in the county and we are honored to serve the needs of our neighbors. Founded in 1904, WAU is a Christian institution welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds focused on preparing individuals for lives of service, leadership and civic engagement. We offer a number of baccalaureate degrees, including programs in education, nursing, psychology, music and pre-law through the School of Arts and Social Sciences and the School of Health Professions, Science and Wellness. Our School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) offers certificate, undergraduate degree completion and graduate programs in an evening format for adult professionals. The WAU student body mirrors the diversity of Montgomery County, and is one of the most diverse in the nation—ranked No. 3 in the North Region in 2011 by U.S. News & World Report. With a learning community representing more than 40 countries and nearly every state, more than a quarter of our student body resides in Montgomery County. The diversity of the county also provides us a rich resource of scholar practitioners that enhance the learning environments and experiences of our students. In addition, the university is also listed by the 2011 US News and World Report in the North Region as No. 2 for students graduating with the least amount of debt. WAU has also been ranked as one of the top colleges in the North Region for both 2012 and 2013. The supportive business environment in the county has attracted leading companies to locate here, in turn providing our students with outstanding internship opportunities—a key facet in a WAU education. Through these professional interactions, our students gain insight and skills that prepare them to be competent leaders in their chosen professions. WAU has been providing career-building undergraduate and graduate programs for working professionals for more than 25 years. We are educating the county’s workforce in public administration, business, psychology, religion, health care and education. Since January 2011, the graduate MBA and MPA programs have been offered fully online. In the center of our campus stands a brick-and-iron gateway that symbolizes our long held motto at
Washington Adventist University: “Gateway to Service.” We take that motto to heart every year during the WAU Service Days that we hold once each semester. More than 500 students chose to volunteer with local organizations to serve in a variety of ways. This year students packed food at food banks, cleaned up neighborhoods in Takoma Park, assisted the Takoma Park Police Department with various projects, ministered to the homeless, provided free blood pressure screening and medical tests, and painted and cleaned at a number of schools. Mission trips abroad are also a way we serve others outside of our immediate community. Students have had the opportunity to travel, experience other cultures and take the message of Christ to faraway places. During the 2011-2012 academic year, students participated in trips to Russia and Tanzania. During the current school year, students will travel to Haiti, Mauritius and India. These accomplishments in community service are taking place alongside significant strides in other areas of the institution, such as academics, fiscal management, enrollment, physical/infrastructural development, information technology and strategic planning, captured in our Vision 2020 framework, a blueprint developed by the university to promote excellence in all aspects of institutional life. Here are a few highlights from these areas.
Academics The evaluation of WAU by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which culminated with a site visit March 25-28, ended with a final report affirming that the university has met the standards for all 14 criteria against which it was evaluated. With the accreditation reaffirmed for 10 years, WAU is not due another self-study evaluation until 2021 to 2022. A periodic review is due 2017. Graduation was another high point this year. On April 29, slightly fewer than 300 students graduated from WAU, the largest graduating class ever. Another 122 graduated at the summer commencement exercise in July.
Fiscal Management Our Consolidated Financial Index score, a higher education financial health measurement, has greatly improved over the last several years. Our current score beats the average of all private colleges in Maryland. The index takes into consideration four qualities: liquidity, debt, return on assets and margin. Currently, we rank well in all four of those categories.
Enrollment WAU is the fastest growing United States North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist institutions and the fastest growing among the Maryland Independent Colleges and University Association. The four-year growth rate in overall head count, from 2007-2011, is 50 percent, while the oneyear rate, from 2010-2011, is 15 percent. Last fall, WAU set a new record for highest official head count in its 107 years with 1,493 students.
Physical Improvement This year, we completed our new music building—the first on our campus in more than 40 years. The $6.2million building, which was completed in January and dedicated in April, began the kickoff of our new campus master plan. Currently, the cafeteria is being renovated at a cost of approximately $1 million. The athletic field is also scheduled for a face-lift. Other short-term campus improvements include providing more meeting space and parking space for students.
Information Technology This year, Richard’s Hall and the new Music Building were upgraded with wireless capability throughout. The Residence Halls have also been completed this fall for the 2012/13 school year. Additionally, four more classrooms were upgraded with multimedia equipment this year—RH101, RH103, WH404 and WH433—and all 75 computer lab workstations in the Science building have been upgraded. This effort turns the campus into a wireless hot spot. Washington Adventist University is a relatively small school, with a student body of more than 1,400 students, but we have a big voice. That voice is WGTS-FM 91.9, the second largest Christian radio station in the nation and a top three station in the Washington metro area as ranked by Arbitron. The WAU vision is to produce graduates who bring competence and moral leadership to their communities. We remain one of Montgomery County’s vital resources, being the only home base, residential, fouryear higher education institution in the county, and will continue to seek out ways to not only provide a source for higher education, but to also find ways to serve our neighboring communities.
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t DARCARS Automotive Group, you’ll see something you won’t see anywhere else. You'll see what it’s like to love your dealership experience. That's because DARCARS approaches everything from shopping to buying and finance to service like no other business. They seek to serve their customers rather than just merely sell to them. And their stated goal, in fact, is to “Take the automotive business to a whole new level as we seek to serve our customers, employees and community in extraordinary ways.” It all starts with a friendly ‘hello’ when they meet a customer, whether it’s online, on the phone or in person. They couple that demeanor with a belief in education, not confusion. “We're obligated to assist our customers to sort through the many options available … and end up with the solution that best meets their needs,” says Tammy Darvish, vice president of DARCARS Automotive Group. The company believes their team members are the best-trained and most knowledgeable staff around, offering customers clarity in the buying process. Management is quick to mention the multiple industry awards that back that claim. And last but certainly not least, DARCARS says it’s all about showing respect to every customer before, during and after the shopping, buying and ownership process. This approach, in the company’s eye, is what defines a far superior experience. “We know our job is to satisfy the needs of our customers and deliver industry leading products and services at unbeatable prices,” according to DARCARS.
You’ll also feel a difference when you see the incredible inventory of vehicles. It’s one of the largest in the nation, by the way. “Of course we’re proud of this fact, but not because we like to tout numbers. But rather, because it ensures we match the car or truck that’s just right for any given customer.” It’s simply a great means to a terrific end. And that end is all about creating satisfied, loyal customers, says DARCARS. And it’s more than just a few happy customers. In fact, DARCARS has served tens of millions over the years. Founded in 1977 by John Darvish Sr., DARCARS has grown to be one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the nation. Located in the Greater Washington, D.C., area, DARCARS has access to over 30 franchises, including Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Ram, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. In fact, one out of every 500 new cars on the road today has come through one of their dealerships. DARCARS also offers award-winning service, collision repair and car rental thanks to a partnership with
Team member satisfaction seems to go hand-in-hand with exponential company expansion. In fact, you could say, “DARCARS has gone from zero to 100 in no time,” because in 34 short years, the company was voted one of the Top 100 Automotive Dealerships to work for by Automotive News. Leaders John, Tammy and Jamie Darvish attribute success to a very simple philosophy of treating their customers right and providing the level of service they expect and deserve. And speaking of treating people right, DARCARS believes in giving back. The company supports numerous charities and philanthropic efforts. Last year alone, they raised more than $1.5 million to help area communities, helping groups such as the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, National Parkinson Foundation, National Capital Area Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Capital Area Food Bank and Montgomery County’s back-to-school fair backpack program. DARCARS Automotive Group is truly a remarkable company that is driven to make a difference throughout our region. Whether it’s community-minded causes or customer-oriented service, the company mission can be summed up in one word: LOVE!
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TOP PERFORMER ON KEY QUALITY MEASURES, two years in a row.”
HOLY CROSS HEALTH Holy Cross Hospital
A Teaching Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland. Founded 50 years ago in 1963, today Holy Cross Hospital is a 442-bed, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit teaching hospital caring for more than 196,000 patients each year.
Holy Cross Hospital is the only non-federal member of the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. We host physician residency programs affiliated with George Washington University, Children’s National Medical Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Additionally, our GATE Institute provides training to physicians nationally and internationally in minimally invasive surgery.
Specialized Expertise We provide a full range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based health care services with specialized expertise in women and infant services, senior services, surgery, neuroscience and cancer. Holy Cross Hospital addresses the unique needs of seniors through the nation’s first Seniors Emergency Center—which has become a national model—as well as a Seniors Surgery Center, a full range of specialized inpatient senior services, healthy-aging programs and support services for caregivers. Specialists at the hospital deliver more babies and care for more newborns with complex medical issues than any other hospital in Maryland or the District of Columbia.
Award-Winning Quality In 2012, The Joint Commission, the main accreditation organization for U.S. hospitals, named Holy Cross Hospital a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for the second year in a row. The hospital was the only one in Maryland and the greater Washington, D.C., region to earn this top distinction two years in a row. Additionally, the Delmarva Foundation awarded to Holy Cross Hospital its prestigious 2012 Excellence Award for Quality Improvement in Hospitals, and solely awarded to Holy Cross Hospital its 2011 Leadership Award.
Meeting Community Needs As a not-for-profit health care organization, we have a track record of reinvesting our earnings into innovative and sustainable community benefit programs to improve the health of all those we serve and to ensure access to health care for all, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Since fiscal 2008, we have provided nearly $200 million in community benefit, including more than $89 million in financial assistance.
Kevin J. Sexton President & CEO Holy Cross Health Two years ago, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission named Holy Cross Hospital one of only five exemplary community benefit programs in the state. This year, we were one of only four hospitals to be awarded a perfect score for our community benefit program. In 2012, we opened our third primary health care center for low-income, uninsured adults to provide care to people in the community before their health conditions reach critical levels and require emergency services. Our ongoing effort is an example of our partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and Montgomery Cares. Our primary health care centers are located in Silver Spring on the campus of Montgomery College; in Gaithersburg, supported in part by Suburban Hospital; and in Aspen Hill, supported in part by MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.
A Great Place to Work Holy Cross Hospital has 1,200 affiliated physicians on our medical and dental staff and employs 3,200 people. We are the only hospital in Maryland to have received the Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Award from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence every year since 1999.
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital – A New Hospital for Montgomery County Opening in 2014 As the first new hospital in Montgomery County in 35 years, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital will bring much needed health care services to the most rapidly growing and aging region in the county. The six-story, 237,000-square-foot hospital will offer medical, surgical, obstetric, emergency and psychiatric care when it opens its doors in 2014. The hospital will feature all-private patient rooms to enhance patient safety and satisfaction, as well as family and visitor comfort. Additional features will include sustainable design elements to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification and a healing garden to facilitate quiet, contemplative moments for patients, visitors and clinicians. Holy Cross Germantown Hospital will be conveniently located just east of I-270 near the intersections of Middlebrook Road and Observation Drive. The hospital will be the anchor tenant of the Montgomery College Life Sciences Park. This unique location will serve as a valuable educational resource for aspiring health care workers. In fact, it will be the first hospital in the nation on a community college campus with an educational partnership. Through an innovative partnership based on a shared commitment to education and the wellbeing of the community, Holy Cross Hospital and Montgomery College have committed to doubling the number of nursing graduates over five years to help address a shortage of nurses. For more information, please visit www.holycrosshealth.org.
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ockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. As a global security, aerospace and information technology company, the majority of Lockheed Martin’s business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies. In fact, Lockheed Martin is the largest provider of IT services, systems integration and training to the U.S. government. The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin’s business is comprised of international government and some commercial sales of our products, services and platforms. Lockheed Martin’s operating units are organized into broad business areas: l Aeronautics, which includes tactical aircraft, airlift, and aeronautical research and development lines of business. l
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Lockheed Martin believes that creating a
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services that address some of the nation’s most critical issues. But our contribution doesn’t end with a commitment to support our country’s needs and economic growth. As a responsible corporate citizen, we also play an active role in helping to strengthen the quality of life in our country and the communities where we live and work. We strive to be a valued partner to our neighbors, our nation and our ally countries. The corporation contributes generously to global, national, regional, and local programs and nonprofit organizations that focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, customer and constituent priorities, and community involvement. Lockheed Martin also believes that creating a better world starts at the local level. Our employees are active participants in our communities—involved in everything from food drives and homeless shelters to fundraising events for medical research to environmental projects that enhance parks and other public spaces. Over the past few years, Lockheed Martin employees have logged millions of volunteer hours in their communities. Our volunteers come from all levels of the corporation. Lockheed Martin executives serve in leadership capacities for a wide variety of initiatives—from national organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Junior Achievement to local science museums and performing arts centers. These community outreach activities reflect the values that are embodied in our employees and intrinsic to the Lockheed Martin culture. Our dedicated employees donate countless volunteer hours to advance a wide variety of causes. Stated simply, our employees care. They are talented professionals, but it is their genuine concern for others that helps make Lockheed Martin an exceptional contributor to the public good.
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Smart Sacks program ocial & Scientific run by Manna Food Systems Inc., an Center to provide employee-owned weekend nutrition to company, has children in need. Our supported public and staff also serve on private sector programs various boards and are since 1978. Our mission active contributors to is to improve public nonprofit organizations health worldwide by located in the county. providing technical, Our service throughout research and program the area has helped management services. James J. Lynch, Ph.D. make us a proud We offer a synergy of President and CEO member of the expertise in these core Montgomery County areas: clinical research community. services, epidemiology and public health studies, health data We have been recognized repeatedly by management, and program evaluation various organizations, including the and policy analysis. Corporate Volunteer Council of We serve as the clinical coordinating Montgomery County, Commuter center for several of the world’s largest Connections, Hearts & Homes for Youth clinical research networks, which are and the Alliance for Workplace funded by the National Institutes of Excellence for our efforts to make our Health. For more than 25 years, we have company a great place to work. This coordinated networks of international year, we were ranked fourth best place researchers and practitioners to work and do business in Maryland in conducting hundreds of research The Gazette of Politics & Business protocols. Our staff provide critical input Exceptional 53 and were finalists in the while conducting research and collecting Greater Washington Government and analyzing data, and use that Contractor Awards. We also have a research to advise clients on health Green Business Certification from the policy issues. Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Chamber One of our core values is giving back to of Commerce program. the community. Through a volunteerbased community service committee, Montgomery College has been one of staff participate in events to support a our company’s strongest training variety of efforts, including combating business partners. We rely on their AIDS, cancer and multiple sclerosis and resources to deliver on-site customized helping children in need. In the county, courses presented by their skilled we work in the public schools to help instructors. students improve their reading skills; our We’re proud to be part of Montgomery staff provide backpacks with school County and the greater government supplies and fill holiday wish lists for contractor community. Here, as part of several nonprofit organizations; and we one of the country’s richest resources provide security blankets to several for scientific research, we are able to county nonprofit organizations to give to fulfill our mission to improve public the children they serve. We also partner health worldwide. with Kemp Mill Elementary School in the
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Our vision has been and always will be to serve customers through exceptional service and
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his past achieved the title of Preferred Lender for the September, Washington, D.C., region Monument Bank of the SBA. This enables observed its seventh us to give faster anniversary. As usual, turnaround on our we took time to reflect qualified SBA loans, on our beginnings, what which are a growing we have accomplished portion of our loan and the work that still portfolio, along with real lies ahead that will estate lending and insure our continued, commercial and industrial lending. healthy growth. We H. L. Ward continue to reach out to Community service President & CEO our customers, board of continues to be at the directors, advisory foundation of our mission. We have been board members and fortunate to have the resources to staff to help us keep a finger on the contribute money to worthy causes; but pulse of the needs of our customers, just as important, our staff has donated present and future, as well as our many volunteer hours to support some community at large. Our vision has been of the nonprofits that make our and always will be to serve customers community a better place to live for all through exceptional service and state-of- our residents. the-art technology. We continue to believe that in order to A measure of our success in offering attract experienced personnel deeply unparalleled convenience is the fact we committed to exceptional service, the have grown to more than $400 million in bank needs to insure that every assets with just two branch locations, employee believes that he or she is one in Bethesda and the other in Silver regarded as a valuable member of the Spring. Our customers know we are Monument Bank family. We recognize eager to see them in our branches, but that our people are our greatest asset. at the same time, we expect to go to Top-notch staff, a dedicated board of them for their convenience. Every day directors and two advisory boards have our lenders and business development been a key contributor to our success. team are outside the bank, providing We wish to express our appreciation banking service on our clients’ terms. to those who have contributed to our As a community bank, it is paramount to success—our customers, staff, directors expect that we want to serve the smalland shareholders. We are proud to to-medium-sized businesses and serve the businesses and citizens of nonprofits in our market area. Our Nonthis area and look forward to future Profit Division and the Small Business years of working together in an Administration (SBA) team continue to atmosphere of trust. excel. In September, Monument Bank JANUARY 2013
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COLLABORATION HAPPENS
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When shared minds gather and work together, collaboration and results happen. ExecuSuites I-270, Inc. announces several new workgroup rooms at our site , available i m m e d i a t e ly. L e ave t h e b i g t e n t c i rc u s a t m o s p h e re o f t h e c o f fe e s h o p o r t h e restrictive quiet of the library and gather round the table to share work, ideas, and meet in a professionally productive setting. Call us today to book your space by the hour, by the day, by the week.Take your work to the next level.
ecognizing that today’s small business operators, solo practitioners and entrepreneurs have new ways of working, ExecuSuites I-270, Inc. (ESI) strives to provide office business centers that fit today’s styles. ESI is an owner-managed executive suite and business center, located in the Montgomery County I-270 Technology Center. We offer full- or part-time lease arrangements, meeting rooms and superb administrative support staff, making ESI ideal for start-up businesses and branch offices of multinational corporations.
Oh, and we have coffee too.
OUR business is meeting YOUR business needs. Visit us on the web at: www.execusuites.net, follow us on Facebook too!
ESI’s options and amenities range from professional mailing-address and telephone-answering services to single rooms or multiple, fully furnished offices. Clients can take advantage of conference rooms offering teleconferencing and videoconferencing technology, Internet access, high-end presentation equipment, and comfortable work spaces. Meeting rooms are available for regular meetings or one-time appointments, often with little or no advance notice. Over the past 25 years, ESI has been home to some 1,500 growing businesses, all looking for new ways to run their operations. Companies from such diverse fields as IT support, nonprofits, law, insurance, real estate and consulting are part of the ESI family.
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Over the past 25 years, ESI has been home to some
1,500 GROWING BUSINESSES, all looking for new ways to run their operations.”
Locally owned and operated, ESI gives clients the edge necessary to create and maintain a thriving business, an insider’s knowledge of the area and long-standing ties within the community.
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trathmore is Montgomery County’s home for the arts. Conveniently located just outside the Capital Beltway in North Bethesda, Strathmore provides affordable, accessible, multi-disciplinary arts programming in the Mansion and Music Center on its scenic 11-acre campus. Founded in 1981, this nonprofit arts center presents lively, diverse and high caliber concerts, art exhibitions, afternoon teas, family festivals, summer camps, arts education classes and special events. The hallmark of Strathmore’s campus is the Music Center, with its stunning 1,976seat concert hall. Artistic offerings presented by Strathmore in the Music Center include world-class performances by major international artists of folk, rock, blues, pop, R&B, jazz, world music, show tunes and classical music. The Music Center is also home to five resident artistic partner organizations, which present performances and host classes on site. The art center’s calendar of programs is carefully curated with the community in mind, reflecting the diverse audiences in Montgomery County. The historic Mansion at Strathmore houses the warm and intimate 100-seat Dorothy M. and Maurice C. Shapiro Music Room, the Gudelsky Gallery Suite exhibition spaces, Strathmore Tea Room and Shop at Strathmore. The surrounding grounds feature the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion, Backyard Theater Stage and outdoor Sculpture Gardens—providing an abundance of ways to experience the arts. Strathmore presents an array of performers in the Mansion, from classical music virtuosos to exceptional community musicians, emerging artists and edgy, urban music with its Music in the Mansion and Friday Night Eclectic concert series. Seasonal outdoor events, such as Backyard Theater for Children and the Free Summer Outdoor Concerts, are inclusive in their programming appeal, reaching out to people of all ages, interests and cultural heritage. Strathmore is deeply committed to maintaining affordable and accessible arts programs for all audiences. To make the arts an experience that everyone can enjoy, Strathmore maintains low ticket prices with no hidden fees. Parking is included in the price of admission for Music Center and Mansion ticketed performances. Strathmore gives back to its community through invaluable education and
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outreach. Twice yearly, the Music Center buzzes with the excitement of more than 20,000 Montgomery County elementaryschoolers during the Strathmore Student Concerts, a partnership between Strathmore, Montgomery County Public Schools and the National Philharmonic. For many, the concerts are their introduction to classical music, exposing them to such iconic composers as Leonard Bernstein, Heitor Villa-Lobos and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Strathmore also hosts Within Reach, serving underprivileged students. The year-long program engages students from Title I schools in workshops, field trips and arts excursions, including a week-long Spring Break Camp with hands-on arts workshops that culminates in a student-created performance for family and friends. Strathmore contributes to the vibrancy of Washington, D.C.’s arts community through its Artists in Residence programs for fine artists and musicians/singers/ songwriters. Founded in 2005, the AIR program helps emerging talent hone their craft through performance, composition, teaching, exhibition, professional development and networking opportunities, and professional mentoring. The program culminates in an exhibition for visual artists and in month-long Mansion residencies for musicians in which they host concerts and debut a new work commissioned by Strathmore. See what’s happening at Strathmore—visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852 1843776
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Helping Your Business Grow and Prosper
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evere Bank, a full-service community bank, is focused on helping small- to medium-sized businesses grow, prosper and become even more successful.
Clockwise from top: Rick Woo, Senior Vice President; Ken Cook, President; Marc Gordon, Vice President; Anne Kline, Senior Vice President; Jack Green, Senior Vice President. Not pictured: Steve Horvath, Senior Vice President
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Working Capital Lines of Credit Commercial Real Estate Loans • Equipment Loans Construction Loans • Letters of Credit
Revere Bank opened its doors in November 2007 with a banking team comprised of longtime banking veterans. Under the leadership of Ken Cook, President and Vice Chairman, and Andrew Flott, Chief Executive Officer, the bank’s clients enjoy local decision-making and personal, supportive relationships with their bankers. Cook, Flott and the entire relationship management team are committed to replicating the same success they enjoyed previously in their banking careers, at another wellknown Montgomery County-based financial institution. Revere has one of the highest loan growth rates in the region. In the past year (through Sept. 30), the bank’s loan portfolio has grown by 68 percent or $125 million—with most of that growth being loans to commercial clients. To attract the funds to meet their strong loan demand, the bank offers some of the highest deposit rates in the markets it serves. With more than 150 collective years of entrepreneurial, commercial banking experience working in Montgomery
County and the surrounding region, the Montgomery County lending team takes great pride in helping its clients achieve their goals. “In today’s environment, with fewer community banks, big banks dominate and it can be difficult for small businesses to access capital (loans) and maximize the return on their excess cash. In addition, the bigger banks do not often allow for customization of loans. We provide customized solutions, and we work hard to figure out how to get most deals done—every deal, like every business, is different. And, the decisionmakers are right here in Montgomery County,” said Cook. Flott describes the bank’s winning success formula. “We’ve found that our business owner and entrepreneur clients are focused on the basics. Like us, they want to profitably grow and deal with people they trust along the way.” Revere Bank serves businesses in Montgomery County, as well as the entire corridor between Rockville and Annapolis. The bank has three branch offices and assets of nearly $400 million. To learn more about Revere Bank and its full array of business and personal banking services, visit its website at www.RevereBank.com or call them at 240-499-2393.
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he Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Montgomery County, MD, Inc., enthusiastically promotes, markets and sells Montgomery County, Maryland regionally and nationally as a destination for meetings, conventions and individual travelers. Our goal is to foster economic development, while benefiting and supporting CVB members and the overall business community.
By partnering with local, county and state government agencies and industry stakeholders, the CVB strives to demonstrate effective leadership and to be regarded as a quality organization of experts, tirelessly advocating on behalf of its industry. The CVB is one of 25 Destination Marketing Organizations representing each county in Maryland, as well as Baltimore City and Ocean City. The CVB was founded in 1983 to assist residents and leisure visitors with finding information about things to see and do in Montgomery County. As the organization evolved, the program became much more proactive with sales, marketing and advertising initiatives. Today, the CVB has a full-time business development representative deployed to identify leisure groups, conventions, conferences, sporting events and other large functions to be held in Montgomery County. The focus is on significant economic impact from visitor expenditures on lodging, shopping, gas, dining, entertainment and more. JANUARY 2013
Such spending adds up—annually, visitors bring $1.5 billion to the county’s economy. Additionally, hotel taxes collected in Montgomery County contributed more than $18 million in fiscal year 2012 to the county’s general fund. “Montgomery County welcomed 2.7 million overnight visitors last year and 4 million day-trip visitors,” said Kelly Groff, CVB executive director. “These visitors spend a significant amount of money in our community annually. Our job is to keep them coming back and increase visitation.” In addition to its main goal of attracting and encouraging visitors from outside of the county to come and stay overnight as tourists in Montgomery County, the CVB also implements programs that promote the county’s great quality of life so that residents are reminded of all there is to enjoy here in their own backyard. Businesses benefit from the services of the CVB in a variety of ways. The CVB provides cooperative marketing opportunities, business-to-business networking, business referrals, data collection, statistical information, and connections at the state and county levels for ways to obtain assistance for retention or expansion. The CVB is also a resource for businesses seeking meeting space for conferences and events.
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To find out how your business can work with the CVB, contact Kelly Groff at 240777-2062 or kgroff@visitmontgomery.com.
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