For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 29, 2020—Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz will host the next installment in his ongoing series of virtual business briefings for County residents on Friday, Oct. 2 at 12:30 p.m. The briefing will take place on the online video communications platform Zoom.
Council President Katz will be joined by Kelly Leonard, moderator for Montgomery Community Media’s Small Business Network, and Katheryn Hoerster, owner and operator of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Silver Spring. The discussion will focus on how local businesses are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, the efforts of local businesses to support the community and the resources available at the County and state levels for local businesses that need financial assistance because due to the pandemic.
“Local businesses are nothing less than the backbone of our County’s economy, and they will play a critical role in our long-term recovery,” said Council President Katz. “As a former small business owner, I recognize that now is the time for the County government and for residents to rally around and support our local businesses.”
Residents can submit their questions for Council President Katz and the other participants by e-mailing Councilmember.Katz@MontgomeryCountyMD.Gov, and will also have the opportunity to submit questions in the Zoom chat during the question and answer portion of the briefing. Those wishing to participate in the briefing can register ahead of time by emailing Councilmember.Katz@MontgomeryCountyMD.Gov. The Zoom call information will be sent by e-mail to participants when they register.
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Release ID: 20-381