For Immediate Release: Monday, May 17, 2021
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 17, 2021—On Friday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m. Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz will host the twentieth installment in his ongoing series of virtual business briefings for County residents on the online video communications platform Zoom. Councilmember Katz started holding these business and economic development briefings while serving as Council president during the COVID-19 pandemic, to help businesses, nonprofits and residents navigate the pandemic and economic recovery.
Councilmember Katz will be joined this Friday by Jillian Copeland, owner of Soulfull Café, Main Street in Rockville and new co-owner of Bethesda Beat, and Roxana Rojas, owner of We Art Fun in Germantown, to discuss their experiences opening a business or changing its model during uncertain times, such as amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"While many businesses in our County closed due to the pandemic, our two guests managed to open businesses during this past year," said Councilmember Katz. "It is important to highlight these businesses and show that a pandemic cannot stop our business community from continuing to grow, despite all challenges"
Residents can submit their questions for Councilmember 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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