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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
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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
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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. 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 -
Pop-Up Holiday Shop HCCMC hosted a pop-up Holiday shop event on Saturday, December 21st between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This artisan shop brought together skilled local designers and entrepreneurs offering Latin American imports and gifts, perfect for the Holiday season. Some of the exclusive brands included Milena Guro, Leuro, -
HCCMC 2019 Holiday Party HCCMC hosted its annual Holiday and networking party on December 18th, 2019. HCCMC members enjoyed a good time with food, drinks, and a lively Holiday atmosphere at HCCMC’s headquarters in Kensington. We raffled several items donated by some of our members, including a High-Definition television and -
8th Annual Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony HCCMC participated in the eighth annual Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 29th, 2019. The event honored outstanding leaders who have impacted Montgomery County’s business community in a positive way. This was also a fundraising initiative -
HCCMC Networking Event HCCMC hosted an open networking event at Q’Viva Restaurant on Wednesday, October 23rd. Alvaro Ibarra, Recruiting Assistant from the U.S. Census Bureau spoke about the 2020 census and opportunities to work full-time or part-time for the Bureau. Likewise, María Ximena Rodríguez spoke about how citizens can volunteer -
2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Event HCCMC attended a Hispanic Heritage Month event led by Montgomery County Councilmember Gabriel Albornoz at Los Chorros restaurant on Tuesday, October 14th. Councilmember Albornoz recognized Hispanic businesses and leaders for their contributions to the community. Event Gallery -
HCCMC Small Business Forum About County Services HCCMC hosted two forums on Thursday, September 19th, and Tuesday, September 24th, with Montgomery County representatives. The goal was to provide suggestions and ideas to our County leadership to help small minority businesses grow. This event supported the 4Business initiative of Montgomery County -
Kensington, MD, September 20, 2019 – The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois, has donated $5,000 to the Hispanic Business Foundation (HBF) of Maryland, in support of its mission to provide educational and community outreach to and for Hispanic and other minority-owned businesses. “This grant
