September

Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
phone: 301-949-0080
e-mail: wkchamber@wkchamber.org
September – October 2013
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Partners Collaborate for Green Drinks
Networking Happy Hour
Montgomery Business Development
Corporation Launches New Website
The July 25 Networking Happy Hour was another
successful collaboration between GreenWheaton, the
Women Business Owners of Montgomery County, and
the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce.
The Montgomery Business Development Corporation
(MBDC) has launched a new website that includes the only
tool in operation that enables users to see available sites or
leasable space throughout the County. It also has extensive
demographic information.
The group of business people and community activists met
for an evening of networking and delightful conversation.
As always, there was a raffle with prizes and giveaways,
along with food and drink specials.
The website includes business-friendly features, data
resources and information to support existing and future
business and development in the vibrant economy.
The site, which is free andavailable to all users, is at
www.montgomerybusiness.org
The Montgomery Business Development Corporation was
established by the Montgomery County Council in 2010 as
an apolitical organization to provide a business-friendly
perspective regarding economic development issues.
MBDC’s goals include providing strategic planning,
retaining and attracting business and legislative and
regulatory advocacy.
Wendy Howard of WH Consulting, Naomi Abrams of
WBO, and Vicky Surles of the Chamber planned the event
that was held at The Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street,
Wheaton, MD 20902 (301-946-3232).
Features of the MBDC website include:
• The Site Selection Tool. This will enable site selection
consultants, brokers, developers and prospective businesses
to have access to a detailed database of land and buildings
in the county. The Site Selection Tool is linked to Loopnet
to offer the most current available real estate database.
Happy Hour photos courtesy of Vicky Surles and Ross Feldner
• Marketing Assistance. Comprehensive data and marketing
materials are now available to promote doing business in
Montgomery County. Website visitors can get details on
the location of the County (including maps), information
on business advantages, major employers, operating costs,
the local government, infrastructure, talent, culture and
lifestyles.
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• Economic Data. This section provides current and
relevant regional economic and demographic data, which
supports the expansion of existing businesses while also
presenting marketing opportunities for new business
investments.
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Wheaton &Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee
PRESIDENT
William Moore, IHOP
301-942-2323
VICE-PRESIDENT
Tavarious Butts, BB&T Bank
301-929-2005
October is National Disability
Employment Awareness Month
Cornerstone Montgomery
presents a networking breakfast to celebrate
successes in supporting people with disabilities
Wednesday, October 9, from 7:30 –9:30 am
at Timpano Italian Chophouse
12021 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
RSVP to Nick Mozer 240-650-8381 or e-mail
Nicholas.Mozer@CornerstoneMontgomery.org
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
James Onder, Onder Communications
Group 301-367-7023
S E C R E TA R Y
Kristen Wright, Cornerstone
Montgomery, Inc. 240-650-8398
TREASURER
Harold Weinberg, Miles Realty
301-933-6161
S E R G E A N T - AT - A R M S
Kenneth Nelson, Mont. Coll. Workforce
Development & Cont. Ed. 240-328-4747
I M M E D I AT E P A S T - P R E S I D E N T
Kathleen Guinan, Crossway Community
301-929-2505
Directors
Matt Barry, Westfield Wheaton Mall
301-942-3200
Shana Johnson, Solaire Wheaton
Apartments 703-918-2513
Michael Kelley, Kensington Volunteer
Fire Department 301-929-8000
Omar Lazo, Los Chorros Restaurant
301-455-3037
Laura-Leigh Palmer, a.s.a.p. graphics
301-942-1121
Ellen Riger, EllenOriginals
301-946-7141
George Sydnor, Fitzgerald AutoMall
Wheaton 301-933-7400
Kathleen Thompson, The Castle at Forest
Glen 301-332-6524
Adriana Vargas, Signal Financial FCU
301-933-9100 x282
Tim Wiens, Jubilee Association of
Maryland 301-949-8628 x105
Ex-Officio Directors
Pete McGinnity, Wheaton
Redevelopment Program, Mont. County
Dept of General Services 240-777-8126
Ana Lopez van Balen, Mid-County
Services Center 240-777-8101
Administrator & Newsletter Editor
Vicky Surles 301-949-0080
The 20th Annual
Kensington 8K Race
Saturday, September 21st
• 2-Mile Challenge: 7:45 am
• 8k Wheelchair start: 8:25 am
• 8K Race: 8:30 am
• 1K Fun Run: 8:35 am
A Kensington tradition since 1994,
the 20th Annual Kensington 8K Race,
2-Mile Challenge & 1K Fun Run has
something for everyone.
The 8K is a challenging race combining both hills and flats through Old
Town Kensington and Rock Creek Park.
The 2 mile challenge and 1K fun run
are events that both adult and younger
runners really enjoy, giving everyone
in the family a fall race to run in
Kensington.
Race proceeds support academic
and extracurricular programs at
Kensington Parkwood Elementary,
North Bethesda Middle, and Walter
Johnson High Schools.
Visit website for details & registration
www.kensington8k.org
“CAR FREE” Day
Friday, September 20
Car Free Day is a regional effort to
increase awareness and to encourage
folks to go car free by using public
transportation, biking or walking, or to
go car “lite” and car/vanpool.
The Washington region is celebrating
Car Free Day over 3 days this year –
Friday, September 20th through Sunday,
September 22nd.
Commuter Services will host Car Free
Day events at five Metrorail Stations in
Montgomery County to celebrate your
car-free commute to work. Enter to win
terrific prizes offered by Commuter
Services and through the regional
Commuter Connections program –
including tablets, SmarTrip Cards, and
free bikeshare memberships.
Register at http://carfreemetrodc.com
Commuter Services will be at these
Metro Stations from 6:30 – 9:00 am on
Friday, September 20 with giveaways,
games and prizes!
- Silver Spring
- Friendship Heights
- Bethesda
- Grosvenor
- Shady Grove
On Car Free Day Friday, September 20,
leave your four-wheeled ride at home and
try a green way to get to work! It will be
very rewarding, in more ways than one!
Visit website:
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
dot-transit/commuter/index.html
Downtown Wheaton is hosting the
Curbside Cookoff Food Truck Festival
Saturday, September 28 from Noon - 8 pm
Twenty of the areas most popular food trucks will participate, dishing out some of
the region’s best barbeque, crab cakes, heesecakes and other items.
Takes place in the Wheaton Triangle (Reedie Drive and Grandview Avenue),
one block from the Wheaton Red line Metro stop.
Featuring:
• CBS Radio, official radio sponsor of Curbside Cookoff
• Craft beer garden featuring over 2 dozen specialty beers sponsored by
The Exchange at Wheaton Station including DC Brau Public Ale,
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Heavy Seas Loose Cannon and Magic Hat #9
• Six Flags America sponsored contests and interactive activities featuring games
• DMVFTA sponsored giveaways
• Truck competitions
For more information visit website http://dmvCurbsideCookoff.com/index.html
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W E LC O M E T O T H E S E N E W M E M B E R S !
Apartments
Solaire Wheaton
Restaurants
Ledo Pizza and Pasta
Restaurants
Los Chorros Restaurant
Shana Johnson
10914 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
877-745-0058
sjohnson@gables.com
www.SolaireWheaton.com
Sam Sheth
2638 University Blvd, West
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-929-6111
sSheth18@aol.com
www.LedoPizza.com
Omar Lazo
2420 Blueridge Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-933-1066
ChorrosLos@aol.com
www.LosChorrosRestaurant.com
TH A N K Y O U
TO
T H ES E M E M B ER R E N EWA L S !
Accountants
Gino Marinucci, CPA, PC
Banks/Financial Institutions
BB&T Bank
Framing/Art Gallery
Artistic Gallery & Framing
Tony Marinucci, CPA
301-942-2266
tony@marinuccicpa.com
www.marinuccicpa.com
Tavarious Butts
301-929-2005
Tavarious.Butts@BBandT.com
www.BBT.com
Hassan Lolavar
301-929-8988
ArtisticFramingGallery@gmail.com
www.ArtisticCustomFramingandGallery.com
Mendoza & Company, Inc.
Churches
Lutheran Church of St. Andrew
Government Services
Town of Kensington
Sherwood Associates, Inc.
Greg Twombley, COO
301-384-4394
my.standrew@verizon.net
www.mystandrew.org
Mayor Peter Fosselman
301-949-2424
Mayor.Council@tok.md.gov
www.tok.md.gov
Nancy Sherwood
301-933-1222
nsherwood@saitaxes.com
Community Services
GreenWheaton, Inc.
Graphic Design
New Age Graphics
Wendy Howard
301-946-5091
info@GreenWheaton.org
www.GreenWheaton.org
Ross A. Feldner
301-942-0938
ross@NewAgeGraphicsOnline.com
www.NewAgeGraphicsOnline.com
MUM Mid-County United Ministries
Housing/Community
Montgomery Housing Partnership
Alejandro Mendoza
301-962-1700
Mendoza@MendozaCo.com
www.MendozaCo.com
Advertising/Promotional Products
BrandUworld
Sanita Alrey DeBose
301-949-2643
sanita@BrandUworld.com
www.BrandUworld.com
Apartments
MetroPointe Apartments
Charlie Sullivan
301-933-4973
MetroPointe@bozzuto.com
www.MetroPointeApts.com
Arts Organization
Montgomery Art Association
Michael Shibley
301-842-7046
MAAartists@gmail.com
www.MontgomeryArt.org
Attorneys
Waldman and Diamond, Chartered
Marvin Waldman
301-933-4500
lawyers@rumpolelaw.com
www.rumpolelaw.com
Automotive Repair
Logan’s Automotive
Rene B. Guzman
301-946-0600
LoganAutomotive@comcast.net
Larry White
301-929-8675
office@mumhelp.org
www.mumhelp.org
Computer Consultants
WH Consulting
Wendy K. Howard
301-946-5091
mail@whconsults.com
www.whconsults.com
Robert Goldman
301-622-2400
RGoldman@MHPartners.org
www.MHPartners.org
Insurance
Ewing, Hines & Associates
Douglas Hines
301-942-8220
DougHines@EwingHines.com
www.EwingHines.com
Dentists
Elite Dental Center
Dr. Khalfani Walker
301-933-5175
www.DentistWheatonMD.com
Employment Services/Workforce
MontgomeryWorks
Beth Thomas
240-403-3600
bthomas@montgomeryworks.com
www.montgomeryworks.com
Engineers
Oyster, Imus, Petzold & Associates
Peter Noursi
301-949-2011
peter.noursi@oipengineering.com
www.oipengineering.com
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Painting & Renovation
Galaxy Painting and Decorating
Neel R. Gearhart
301-530-2600
info@GalaxyPainting.com
www.GalaxyPainting.com
Plumbing
R.L. Voight & Son, LLC
John L. Seymour
301-946-6100
info@rlvoight.com
www.rlvoight.com
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Spotlight on New Member
July 25 Networking Happy Hour
Ledo Pizza and Pasta
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Family-Owned and Community-Oriented
Wheaton Green Drinks meets on the 4th
Thursday of the month. GreenWheaton,
Inc. is a Maryland non-profit dedicated to
engaging the community in education and
outreach that promotes Wheaton, MD as
a model sustainable community with a
“visibly green” and healthy environmental footprint.
www.greenwheaton.org
The Ledo Pizza and Pasta at 2638 University Boulevard
West, in Wheaton, has been in Sam Sheth’s family since
September 1997. The Sheth family has worked hard to
keep their customers happy for 16 years.
The Sheth’s are also known to help the community by
creating jobs for locals, hosting various fund raisers for
local schools, churches, and other non-profit organizations.
Sam is the face of the Wheaton location as the manager;
he loves to work, and is a perfectionist when it comes to
cleanliness and client satisfaction.
Mixer photos courtesy of Vicky Surles
LEDO has been making pizza since 1955 when Robert
Beall opened the first restaurant in Adelphi, Maryland.
The concept was to provide high quality food at a great
value in a comfortable, family atmosphere. The pizzas are
rolled-to-order using fresh handmade dough topped with
the high quality cheese and tomatoes.
Word-of-mouth originally made LEDO a favorite
spot for local residents, the University of Maryland
community, and the Washington Senators. Bobby Allison,
“Tex” Clevenger and other members of the New York
Yankees and Washington Senators ate at Ledo Restaurant
in the 1950s.
And ….The Women Business Owners of Montgomery
County (WBO) is a volunteer networking organization
that represents a wide variety of women-owned companies,
independent businesses, and for-profit service organizations. www.wbo-mc.com
That legacy lives on today – the original families now pass
the tradition on to other families in 100 franchises that
uphold the high standards that made LEDO Pizza famous.
Very little has changed since 1955. LEDO Pizza is still
rectangular. The round pizza pans seen today were new in
the 1950s. Rectangular baking pans were readily available,
hence the square pizza.
Other entrees include calzones, lasagna, spaghetti, soup,
salad, and breadsticks. The subs are made with freshlybaked bread.
Ledo Pizza stands firmly on a foundation of community
in a warm family friendly environment.
Additional information is available on the website
www.LedoPizza.com. Please patronize our local area
Ledo Pizza and Pasta (301-929-6111).
www.theLimerickPub.net
www.greendrinks.org/MD/Wheaton
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TH A N K Y O U
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T H ES E M E M B ER R E N EWA L S ! (Continued from page 3)
Printing, Promotional Products
Graphic Visions Associates
Restaurants
IHOP International House of Pancakes
Signs
Speedy Signs, Inc.
Dixie Horning
301-963-8600
dixieh@graphicvisions.com
www.GraphicVisions.com
William Moore
301-942-2323
ihop522@verizon.net
www.ihop.com
Dave Taghipour
301-933-8200
info@speedysignsinc.com
www.SpeedySignsInc.com
Recycling-Montgomery County
Dept of Environmental Protection, Division
of Solid Waste Services
Alan Pultyniewicz
240-777-6480
alan.pultyniewicz@montgomerycountymd.gov
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recycling
Remodeling/Home Improvement
All Eco Design Center
Dave Taghipour
301-949-4326
info@allecocenter.com
www.AllEcoCenter.com
The Limerick Pub
Veterinarians
Kindness Animal Hospital
Tom Stanton & Scott Squire
301-946-3232
events@theLimerickPub.net
www.theLimerickPub.net
Senior Services
Griswold Home Care, Aspen Hill-Wheaton
Mirza Donegan
301-330-7646
Mirza.Donegan@GriswoldHomeCare.com
www.griswoldhomecare.com/aspen-hill-wheaton
Shopping Centers/Real Estate
Wheaton Shopping Center
Jeff Zolkiewicz
301-949-2511
nsweeney.kindness@verizon.net
www.KindnessHospital.com
Warehouse Club
Wheaton Costco Wholesale
Debbie Ross
301-692-1330
w01124mbr@costco.com
www.Costco.com
David Aaronson
301-657-1110
aaronson51@verizon.net
MBDC Launches a New Website
Let SCORE Help You
for the Life of Your Business
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BUILD • GROW • THRIVE
• News and Policy Updates. Updated feeds on business
news and legislation that impacts economic development
will always be current.
Service Corps of Retired Executives is
a national non-profit association.
SCORE volunteers have significant experience in the
ownership, operation and/or management of both small
and large businesses in many fields.
Holly Sears Sullivan is the president of MBDC, and Ellie
Giles is the director of operations. They can be contacted,
respectively, at hsullivan@montgomerybusines.org or
egiles@montgomerybusiness.org.
Members offer free counseling and mentoring to those
who wish to start or build existing businesses.
Call the MBDC Rockville office for more information at
240-339-3903.
www.WashingtonDC.score.org
1-hour appointments are available from 10 am to 4 pm
Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Wheaton Library
11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
Call 240-777-0678 to schedule an appointment.
Dahlia Society Plant Show & Sale
Sponsored by the National Capital Dahlia Society
Don’t miss this very popular show and sale of amazing dahlia flowers!
Saturday, September 28, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 29, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dahlia Sale 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Brookside Gardens Visitors Center
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
For more information, call 301-962-1400 or check online at
www.brooksidegardens.org
The 46th Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival
Hundreds of people attended the festival featuring vendor
booths, food, crafts, and the super popular Montgomery Art
Association annual “Paint the Town” art show and sale in the
Kensington Town Hall, featuring local area artists.
Kensington photos courtesy of Vicky Surles
Kensington’s 46th Annual Labor Day Parade featured
High School bands, cowboys on horses, Boy Scouts,
dog lovers, acrobats, local businesses, as well as local and
state politicians on Monday, September 2nd.
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www.wkchamber.org
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Mixer
Understanding A Commercial Lease
Q & A: Business Leasing in the Area
with Kevin Martell, Program Manager for Code Enforcement,
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA)
and Fredric Press, Commercial Real Estate and Lease Lawyer,
Press & Dozier, LLC
For a Discussion on Issues such as:
- Some best practices regarding commercial contracts
- Enhancing local business owner and landlord understanding of commercial leases
- Address tenant responsibility in leases and obtain tips to avoid fees/fines
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Sponsored by:
from 7:30 – 9:00 AM
at the
301-942-2323
Mid-County Services Center
2526 University Blvd, West
Wheaton, MD 20902
2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902 / 240-777-8101
Right next to the Metro Red Line Wheaton Station
~ Continental Breakfast ~ Mix & Network with Other Businesses ~
Cost is $5 in advance (option for members only) or $10 at the door
Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
the voice for
YOUR business!
www.wkchamber.org
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(Company Name)
(Attendee)
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(Phone Number)
(Attendee)
For registration information
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call: 301-949-0080
(e-mail address)
fax: 301-949-0081
email: wkchamber@wkchamber.org
[Our Breakfast
Mixers are usually
on the fourth
Wednesday
of the month.]
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2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101 • Wheaton, MD 20902
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Artistic Custom Framing & Gallery
presents
The Montgomery Art Association
Members Show
September 21 – November 2
Mon - Fri: 10 am - 7 pm / Sat: 10 am - 6 pm (closed Sun)
Reception on Saturday, September 28 from 5 to 7 pm
at the Artistic Custom Framing & Gallery
11410 Georgia Ave Suite L, Wheaton, MD 20902
301-929-8988 / ArtisticFramingGallery@gmail.com
www.ArtisticCustomFramingandGallery.com
2014 Wheaton & Kensington
Community Guide and Chamber of
Commerce Directory Now Available!
The new 2014 Wheaton & Kensington Community Guides are being
distributed to all members, and to libraries, local government
centers, business development
centers, Brookside Gardens, and
in new home-owner packages.
Extra copies of the Community
Guide can be requested
throughout the year.
The Guide is an important
resource throughout the
year. For updates in
case a member’s contact
information changes
d u r i n g t h e y e a r,
check our website
www.wkchamber.org.
Wheaton &Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
the
301-949-0080
voice
2401 Blueridge Ave, Suite 101
for
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
YOUR business!
e-mail: wkchamber@wkchamber.org
website: www.wkchamber.org
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