Wheaton TGIF Concert Series To Feature 8 Ohms Band on Aug. 23

The final show of the Wheaton TGIF Concert Series will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, as the funk and soul sound of the 8 Ohms Band highlights the final of four free summer concerts at Wheaton Veterans Urban Park. The park is located at 11200 Amherst Ave. and Reedie Drive in Wheaton (behind the Safeway supermarket and one block from the Wheaton Metro Station). For more information about the summer series, go to its website.

Meeting at Marriott

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich continued his series of meetings with Washington area business and government leaders when he met with Arne M. Sorenson, the president, and chief executive officer of Bethesda-based Marriott International, Inc. Mr. Sorenson presides over one of the world’s largest hospitality companies and some of the most iconic brands in travel. County Executive Elrich is continues to engage business leaders as he works to elevate Montgomery County’s status as Maryland’s economic engine and a leading jurisdiction in the Washington Region.

Volunteers Sought for Climate Planning Process Workgroups

Montgomery County has launched a planning process to develop prioritized actions and strategies to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals of 80 percent by 2027 and 100 percent by 2035. The County previously formed three “technical workgroups” of experienced volunteers that will help in this effort. Now the County is seeking volunteers for two additional workgroups. The new workgroups will focus on community engagement/education and climate adaptation/sequestration. Interested individuals should have demonstrable expertise related to the workgroup topics. The deadline to submit letters of interest is Sept. 15. Learn more here.

Live Discussion with County Executive Marc Elrich

A Live Discussion with County Executive Marc Elrich will be held on Monday, August 26, from Noon to 1 p.m.

Teachers Tour the Ag Reserve

Some Montgomery County math and science teachers recently toured several farms in the Agricultural Reserve to learn how agricultural practices impact the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and to learn more about agriculture in Montgomery County. The tour was led by Agriculture Director Jeremy Criss and included stops at the Agricultural History Farm Park, Bella Vita Farm, Pleasant Valley Farm and Butler’s Orchard. Learn more about the Office of Agriculture by visiting its website.

The Power Conference

The Montgomery County Business Solutions Group, Department of Permitting Services and Office of Procurement were some of the exhibitors at The Power Conference: Women Doing Business, which was held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Jerome Fletcher welcomed the attendees and highlighted the County’s new Business Connect program, Benchmarking to Be the Best for Business initiative and more. The annual conference, the largest women’s business development conference in the region, gives women business owners an opportunity to explore strategies for growth and to develop professionally.

Fall Registration

Fall is the perfect time to learn a new skill or sport. Registration is now underway for Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks fall classes and programs. 

• View Montgomery County Guide

Take the 4Business Climate Survey

Montgomery County officials are asking local business owners to take the 4Business Climate Survey, as part of the Benchmarking to Be the Best for Business initiative. The survey features 55 questions to gather more information about the County’s business environment. Read the news release.

• Take the survey 

The Montgomery Way

Montgomery County is committed to building and maintaining a safe and inclusive community for our residents. Understanding, tolerance, and respect are hallmarks of the Montgomery County way. Social justice for all is what we strive to achieve in our County. If you, or someone you know, needs immigrant assistance, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/immigration.

View procedures for handling visits from immigration officers to County facilities here.