For Immediate Release: Friday, March 27, 2015
Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal and Martin Mayorga, owner of Montgomery County-based Mayorga Organics, will be the featured guests at 2 p.m. TODAY on En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery (Tuned In with the Montgomery County Council), a weekly show on Radio America (WACA 1540 AM). They will talk about opportunities for developing businesses in Montgomery County and the advantages and benefits of establishing international commerce in the county.
Mayorga Organics’ main facility is located in Rockville and has become an example of a small local business that has evolved into a nationally recognized sourcing, manufacturing and distribution company. The company has strong relationships with retailers throughout the United States, including retailing giants Costco and Sam’s Club. The company is GFSI certified (Global Food Safety Initiative). It works directly with farmers and communities in Latin America. In 2014, Mayorga Organics was recognized with the “Negocio del Año” Award (Business of the Year) at the Maryland Hispanic Business Conference.
Council President Leventhal, who chairs the Council’s Health and Human Services Committee, has been actively involved in supporting the needs of small businesses throughout Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Council and Radio America have entered into a community partnership that provides the Latino community with key information on issues and programs and provides a forum for residents to express views and ask questions of Councilmembers. The partnership includes the 30-minute weekly show at 2 p.m. each Friday on the Washington Region's most popular Spanish language station.
The show is hosted by Julie Ríos Little. Each week, the show features guests talking about important issues before the Council and occasionally the show provides information about programs offered by the County to help residents and businesses.
In addition to the radio broadcast, the show can be heard via the Internet at: http://radioamerica.net/en-vivo/ . A link to an audio replay of each week's show is available at the County Council's web site at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council
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