What's Happening MoCo‪?‬ Derrick Kenny

In this episode, we learn about the County's new Director of Permitting Services Rabbiah Sabbakhan , Building Safety Month, types of permits needed for new projects and how to file a complaint.

In this episode of the What's Happening MoCo Podcast, our host talks to an interesting group of residents, small business owners, and government employees during the County's #Greenfest in the City in Wheaton, MD.

Guests include Cindy Pena, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Brian Booher,  Montgomery County Electric Car Guru,  Jason Gedeik, Montgomery Parks, Luis Martinez, Montgomery County Health and Human Services, Wheaton High Schools' Society of Women Engineers, Eric Cathcart, Civic Community Leader, Zack Klein, founder of A.I.R., Swamp Rose Cooperative, and Silver Quill Studios.

In this episode, we meet the residents behind popular social media accounts and blossoming media organizations:
@MoCoPGNews  (FB/TW/IG) -  shares information about public safety incidents around Montgomery and Prince Georges County
@ModeratelyMoCo (FB/TW/IG)  -  shares information and editorial content involving current political and social issues around Montgomery County
@bubbles_n_bourbon (IG) - shares information about enjoying cocktails and the nightlife of Montgomery County, MD

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Councilmember Kristin Mink joins the podcast this week to share her "viral" video birth into public service, her journey to becoming a Montgomery County Councilmember, and new legislation that will impact rent stabilization and renter's rights. 

To learn more about Councilmember Mink visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mink/

To testify or share your comments regarding the rent legislation: https://www.homeactmc.com/

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In this episode, we learn about the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and the benefits of doing business in Montgomery County Maryland. We talk with Bill Tompkins, president and CEO of MCEDC about these and other topics including their marketing efforts to raise awareness of business opportunities and resources.

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In this episode of What's Happening Moco, we talk with Cory Van Horn, Chief Strategy Officer with Visit Montgomery. He shares opportunities for residents, families, visitors and others to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth in Montgomery County, MD. Be sure to connect with his organization via your favorite social media platform by searching @visitmoco or visit their website for more information about events and tourism at https://visitmontgomery.com.

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