Previous Events

On Thursday, February 17th, we hosted a meet and greet with State Delegate Brooke Lierman, a Democratic candidate for State Comptroller. Our staff and members learned a lot about the critical role the Comptroller plays in supporting small businesses in Maryland.Brooke is a State Delegate from Baltimore, a mother of

On Wednesday, January 26th, we hosted a live conversation with Councilmember, Hans Riemer, candidate to County Executive in Montgomery County. Hans Riemer was first elected to the Montgomery County Council in 2010 as an At-Large Member, representing the entire County. Hans has been leading the Council to enact new initiatives for

HCCMC hosted a series of conversations with candidates in Montgomery County for the upcoming elections in 2022. On Thursday, December 9th, we hosted a live conversation with Omar Lazo, candidate to Councilmember in Montgomery County.   Omar is a Small Business Owner who has lived and worked in Montgomery County

HCCMC launched a series of conversations with candidates in Montgomery County for the upcoming elections in 2022.On Thursday, December 2nd, we hosted a live conversation with Natali Fani-González, candidate to Councilmember in Montgomery County. Until recently, Natali Fani-González was the Vice-Chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of the Maryland-National

Dennis Gonzales, Ph.D., Senior Director of Mission Innovation & Integration at the Catholic Health Association of the US, and Lillian Montoya, President & CEO of CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System, discussed the implications of the lack of diversity in executive leadership, particularly in healthcare, while providing actionable insights for minorities

HCCMC launched a series of conversations with candidates in Montgomery County for the upcoming elections in 2022. In this video, we feature our conversation with Gabe Albornoz, who is seeking a second term as Councilmember in Montgomery County.   Learn more about what prompted Councilmember Gabe Albornoz to enter politics,

Ken Smith, managing director for Sandler Training, presented new approaches for professional selling and client development in the current business environment.   Ken’s presentation addressed:   Strategies for turning prospects into customers What to do if you hear “I will think about it” Increasing your chances of getting the contract  

HCCMC hosted a roundtable discussion on July 22, 2021 with a set of experts regarding the I-495 & I-270 P3 Program, addressing the proposed amendments and the impact on the environment, small business, and job creation.    Check Out the Guest Speakers! Shawn Eum Mr. Eum serves as the Director of Strategic Communications

What are UVC lights? How do they work? Are they safe to use? As companies reopen and continue to adjust to the new normal, workplaces require to be disinfected in a quick and effective way. HCCMC will host a virtual meeting with Derek McDaniels to explain what UVC lights are, and

Cubanos Restaurant Opens in Bethesda Cubanos opened a new restaurant in Bethesda. HCCMC was there for the inauguration of the Cuban restaurant, which brings new alternatives to the already lively area of Bethesda. The restaurant is located at 4907 Cordell Avenue.     Event Gallery

Immigration and Mental Health HCCMC had a full house on Thursday, February 27th! Gabriela Romo, a psychologist specializing in migration and trauma, gave a presentation on how immigrants are facing policies that are affecting their mental health. Cultural and language barriers often make it difficult for individuals to seek out and

Government Contracting Seminar The BEST Business Empowerment Center offered a special seminar at HCCMC to help identify and win government procurement contracts, regardless of the industry or sector. Participants learned how and where to look for opportunities depending on the size and type of work or product, identify who is