Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will visit three businesses on Thursday, May 8, in recognition of National Small Business Week (May 4-10). It is an opportunity for the County Executive to meet small business owners in Eastern Montgomery County and hear their stories.  He will be accompanied by members of the Montgomery County Business Center  team, who empower entrepreneurs and businesses with vital resources, streamlined permitting, funding access and provide expert guidance for growth and relocation.  

During his tour, the County Executive will meet with one recipient of a Montgomery County MOVE Grant, meant to help businesses sign their first commercial lease in the County or expand their lease space by at least 500 square feet. The MOVE Grant is one of several innovative ways the County has worked to spur economic growth and add jobs. 

WHAT:    Tour of area small businesses and a chance to talk to business owners.  

WHO: 

• Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive  

• Marie Harvey, Business Liaison, Montgomery County Business Center 

• Jewru Bandeh, Director, MCG-East County Regional Services 

• Cicero Salles, White Oak Planning Manager, CEX 

• Ayanna King, Community Projects Manager, East County Regional Services Center 

• Rakeb Zeleke, Owner, Yeneta Language & Culture Academy (MOVE Grant recipient)  

• Rob Gresham, Chef & Founder, ISAAC’S Poultry Market 

• Dr. Karlene-Anne Hill, Owner, K. Hill Orthodontics 

WHEN:   Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. 

WHERE:   

Stop 1:   K. Hill Orthodontics, 12316 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring 

Stop 2:   Yeneta Language & Cultural Academy, 11249 Lockwood Dr., Silver Spring 

Stop 3:   Isaac’s Market, 15785 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville 

The County Executive plans to spend about 20 minutes at each location with approximate start times of 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.