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The Montgomery County Department of EconomicDevelopment and The Gazette of Politics and Businessare proud to partner once again to present this fourthannual “We Are Montgomery” publication, whichcelebrates the companies that help define MontgomeryCounty’s vibrant business community.

This publication could not have been possible without theparticipation of some 20 well-known and respectedcompanies and organizations acting as ambassadors forMontgomery County. These pages not only highlight theirsuccesses in this thriving community, but alsodemonstrate some of the benefits of doing business here.

As you peruse these pages, you will discover some ofthe hundreds of major companies and thousands ofsmall businesses that make up this dynamicmarketplace. And you will learn how MontgomeryCounty stands ready to help businesses grow, expandand thrive here. We know you will enjoy learning moreabout why WE ARE MONTGOMERY.

Katrina LaPierAssociate Publisher,

The Gazette ofPolitics and Business

Steve SilvermanDirector, MontgomeryCounty Department

of EconomicDevelopment

Dear Partners in Economic Growth:Montgomery County is proud to partner again this yearwith The Gazette of Politics and Business to bring you thisspecial section profiling the growth and success of someof the County's leading businesses and organizations.

The Montgomery County Department of EconomicDevelopment (DED) was busy throughout 2012 working tosupport many business openings, initiatives and successes. Highlights of thisactivity include:

l Clean Currents – an independent, green energy wind power company,graduated from the County’s Rockville Innovation Center and moved toexpanded headquarters in Silver Spring;

l Federal Capital Partners – relocated its headquarters to Chevy Chase,bringing nearly 30 new jobs to the County;

l InvestMaryland – Bethesda-based BrainScope received a $250,000investment, the first from the State’s $84 million venture capital initiative;

l Montgomery County Biotech Investment Tax Credit Program – celebrated the first 10 localcompanies to receive investments, totaling $6 million, under the program;

l National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence – U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski secured $10 millionin federal appropriations as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s FY12 budgetto create this new center in Gaithersburg to encourage cybersecurity-related tech transfer;

l National Recognition – the national spotlight shined brightly in Montgomery County this year, as 11local companies made Inc.’s Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies list, over 30 made Inc.’s Top 5000Fastest Growing Companies list, and Money Magazine named Bethesda the country’s top earningtown and Gaithersburg and Germantown ranked in the Top 25 on its Top 100 Best Places to Live list,just to name a few;

l New Farmer Pilot Project – launched this summer, this unique program trains and mentors newfarmers by allowing them to lease individual, long-term farm sites to support agriculturalentrepreneurship in Montgomery County;

l Pike & Rose – ground was broken for Maryland’s first “Fast Track” approved project, featuring 24acres of retail, housing and office transit oriented development in White Flint;

l Rockville Women’s Business Center – established with support from Montgomery County,celebrated its two-year anniversary and has served over 1,000 women-owned businesses in that time;

l Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. – signed a lease to maintain its headquarters and 300 full-timeemployees in Silver Spring through at least 2023.

l Targeted Business Support Programs – DED continued, launched or supported numerousprograms to support the growth and success of local businesses including the Tech TransferSpeakers Series, Health IT Breakfast Forums, Global Trade Forums, Federal Markets & PropertySummit, Bagels & Business procurement breakfasts, Meet the Lenders financing seminars, BusinessMentorship Program, Women’s Power Conference, Innovation 2 Commercialization federal lab techtransfer conference and more.

This is just a sampling of the many initiatives, programs and successes we have been fortunate towitness across the County over the past year. These examples, along with those contained in thissupplement, demonstrate the resilient, robust nature of our local business community.

Other County programs and initiatives, like our Small Business Revolving Loan Fund, Local Small BusinessReserve Program, and Economic Development Fund and related strategic tax and incentive programsdemonstrate Montgomery County’s commitment to stimulating continued job and economic growth.

Thank you to all the businesses and organizations featured in this supplement and to ALL of our nearly30,000 businesses and sole proprietors located here. You are the driving force that make MontgomeryCounty, Maryland one of the very best places in the nation to live, work, get an education and raise a family!

Sincerely,

Isiah LeggettMontgomery County Executive

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Isiah LeggettMontgomery County

Executive

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One of the most active andservice-oriented businessorganizations in the region,the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce (MAHCC)champions Maryland, other Mid-Atlantic states and our nation’s capitalas premier international destinationsand sought-after locations to start abusiness, work, live, play or visit. Weare passionate in promoting andhelping you grow your business, whilesimultaneously fostering economicdevelopment, strengthening theregion’s existing workforce, developingthe workforce of the future andenhancing the region’s quality of life.

MAHCC is a member-supported anddriven organization. We welcomesmall, minority, and women- andveteran-owned businesses. Our dues-paying members are locatedthroughout the Mid-Atlantic region andrange from start-ups and mid-sizedbusinesses to Fortune 500corporations.

We are actively engaged in creatingbusiness opportunities for our membersto ensure their professional andpersonal success. We form strategicalliances throughout the region withorganizations that share our businessinterests and commitment to make theMid-Atlantic region a stronger, safer andbetter place for all of us. We monitor keyissues—government procurement,workforce development and publiceducation, and community safety and

development—and keep you informedabout their implications. Other avenuesfor information sharing and advocacyinclude networking and procurementevents and seminars, which provide aunique opportunity to interact with andlearn from prominent business andpolitical leaders from throughout theregion.

Since the start of the 21st century, theMAHCC has been a leader in organizedbusiness, always promoting a regionalapproach to common challenges andfinding creative and effective ways toadvocate on your behalf and serve yourbusiness better. If you are not yet amember, kindly speak with a Chamberrepresentative at 202-587-0736 andmake us your business partner for yearsto come.

We are grateful for the support ofcorporate sponsors: BB&T • M&T Bank• State Farm • SAIC-Frederick •Intelligent Office • The Coca-ColaCompany • Dominion Virginia Power •Pepco • THE CENTECH GROUP •MicroTech • Marriott International • IQSolutions • TD Bank • Sandy SpringBank • KatzAbosch • WashingtonSuburban Sanitary Commission •EZGovOpps • EZCertify • AllstateInsurance • Wells Fargo • WashingtonGas • Costco Wholesale Corporation •Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. • Maryland PublicTelevision • CapitalWirePR • TheGazette • KPMG LLP • Washington Gas• Cary Street Partners • OHL

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Since the start of the 21st Century, the MAHCC has been a leader inorganized business, always promoting a regional approach to commonchallenges and finding creative and effective ways to advocate on yourbehalf and serve your business better. If you are not yet a member, kindlyspeak with a Chamber representative at 202-587-0736, and make theMAHCC your business partner for years to come.

Dr. Jorge RibasPresident & CEO

MAHCCWashington, DC

Dr. Lolita SmoakChair, Board of Directors

[Director, ProjectManagement

Master Key Consulting,Bethesda, MD]

Luis LoboChairman, Board of

Advisors[Executive Vice

PresidentBB&T Bank,

Winston-Salem, NC]

Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (MAHCC)Central Office: 1425 K Street, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20002

202-587-0736 | Fax: 202-587-5601Mailing Address: MAHCC, P.O. Box 910,

Germantown, MD 20875-0910www.MAHCC.org

District of Columbia | Virginia | Maryland | PennsylvaniaWest Virginia | Delaware

“Promoting Economic,Workforce & Community

Development in the Nation’sCapital and throughoutthe Mid-Atlantic Region”

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Adventist HealthCare, based in Rockville, isa not-for-profit organization of dedicatedprofessionals who work together each dayto provide compassionate, high-quality,

coordinated health care services to the community. Weare a faith-based organization that provides care for morethan 400,000 men, women and children in the communitythrough our nearly 6,600 employees, 2,000 physiciansand almost 1,600 volunteers.

Founded in 1907, we are Montgomery County’s first andlargest health care system. Our integrated health carenetwork includes five nationally accredited, acute-careand specialty hospitals, mental health services and homehealth agencies, serving the Washington, D.C., area andnorthwestern New Jersey.

High-quality, safe care

Adventist HealthCare includes Washington AdventistHospital in Takoma Park, Shady Grove Adventist Hospitalin the Gaithersburg/Rockville area, Adventist BehavioralHealth, Adventist Home Care Services, AdventistRehabilitation Hospital of Maryland and Shady GroveAdventist Emergency Center in Germantown. We haveearned numerous accreditations and awards for thehigh-quality, compassionate care we provide:

This year’s U.S. News & World Report ranking of besthospitals recognized the high performance ofWashington Adventist in Cardiology & Heart Surgery,Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, and Neurology &Neurosurgery, and Shady Grove Adventist inGeriatrics, Diabetes & Endocrinology,Gastroenterology and Nephrology.

Both hospitals have received the Stroke Silver PlusQuality Achievement Award from the American HeartAssociation for their expert, high-quality stroke care.Both are also designated Primary Stroke Centers bythe Maryland Institute for Emergency MedicalServices Systems.

Shady Grove Adventist was recognized for providing thehighest quality care to heart attack patients with the 2012Gold Performance Achievement Award from theAmerican College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDRACTION Registry-GWTG.

The Cardiac and Vascular Intensive Care Unit atWashington Adventist was awarded the prestigious silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American

Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the only hospital inMontgomery County to receive this recognition for itsexceptional patient care and a healthy work environment.

Adventist Home Health was named to the U.S.’s top 500of the 2012 HomeCare Elite, the only home health agencyin the Maryland suburban area to achieve thisdistinguished recognition, for its quality outcomes andpatient experience.

Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital was the first hospital ina five-state area to obtain accreditations from theCommission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation FacilitiesInternational for care of hospitalized patients in fourspecialty areas—brain injury, spinal cord injury, strokeand amputation.

Deliver services across thecontinuum of care

Adventist HealthCare strives to deliver high-quality,population-based care across the continuum to improvethe health of the communities we serve. This involvescoordinating the care of patients to keep them healthyand possibly avoid more serious illness and conditions.

In late 2011, we introduced Adventist Medical Group, anetwork of primary care physicians, surgeons andspecialists to help coordinate services to meet any healthcare needs.

Our innovative ACES (Ambulatory Care Electronic HealthRecord Support) Program for community physiciansenables them to implement electronic medical records

(EMRs) for their patients. Through ACES, our affiliatedphysicians have a reliable EMR that enhances carecoordination toward improved patient care, reducedmedical errors and enhanced communication amongother care providers.

Our new Healthy Heart at Home program for cardiacpatients who are being discharged from our hospitalsprovides customized care plans. Coordinated care plansmay include bedside delivery of medications includingfollow-up calls from a pharmacist; home visits from askilled Adventist Home Health nurse; referral to theAdventist Rehabilitation Cardiac Program; and homemonitoring services.

Serving those in need

As part of our mission, Adventist HealthCare consistentlyprovides significant charity care and community benefit tothose we serve, totaling more than $62 million in 2011.Our Washington Adventist Hospital alone provided almost15 percent of its operating expenses in communitybenefit, the highest of all hospitals in Montgomery County.

Through our Health & Wellness division, communitymembers receive more than $1 million in programsyearly including free childhood immunizations, freecancer screenings, flu shots and education on topicsfrom exercise to smoking cessation.

Our renowned Center on Health Disparities is arecognized expert in addressing health care disparitiesand building health equity through education, researchand culturally sensitive services. Last year, the centerdelivered culturally competent care training for 6,800health professionals in the greater Washington region.

Adventist HealthCare has also been fortunate tocollaborate with Montgomery County government andnumerous nonprofit organizations to expand access tohealth care for those in need. These partnerships include:Montgomery County Maternity Partnerships inGermantown and Takoma Park; MobileMed clinics inGermantown and throughout the county; Casa deMaryland; Mercy Health Clinic in the Gaithersburg area;Mary’s Center in the Long Branch area; and numerousfaith-based organizations throughout the area.

Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com for a full range ofhealth care information or friend us on Facebook atAdventist HealthCare.

100+ Years of Serving and Connecting the Community to

QUALITY HEALTH CARE

Bill Robertson, President and CEOAdventist HealthCare


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Montgomery College is a vibrant,multicampus community college, servingmore than 60,000 credit and noncreditstudents annually. The college is at the

forefront of innovation with courses, programs andfacilities that meet the community’s ever-evolving needsfor undergraduate education, workforce developmentand lifelong learning. Montgomery College leads thestate in the number of students who transfer to four-yearcolleges and universities. The college also providescustomized business training to nearly 9,500 employeesof local businesses, community organizations andgovernment agencies annually through WorkforceDevelopment & Continuing Education.

Montgomery College opened its doors 66 years agowith 186 students and a vision—a vision that highereducation should be affordable, accessible and of thehighest quality. Montgomery County supported ourvision from the beginning, and is consistently one of ourstrongest supporters.

Even in the current economic climate, MontgomeryCounty understands the value of investing inMontgomery College—in better classrooms, improvedinstructional resources, and strong partnerships withcommunity businesses and organizations.

Montgomery County is a strong proponent of ensuring

the college remains the leading provider of highereducation and workforce training in our community. Thecounty invested substantial resources in expanding ourTakoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, including state-of-the-market health sciences programs. The county alsoinvested in the Science Center on the Rockville Campus,and in a future Bioscience Education Center at theGermantown Campus, which is integral to the scienceand technology park envisioned by the county.

The county’s investment in Montgomery College meansthat we educate more engineering students than anyother community college in the country; that we are oneof the leading providers of nursing graduates in the area;and that we provide the education and training essentialto the bioscience companies that drive much of ourcounty’s economic growth.

Living in such a highly educated county, we employoutstanding faculty and staff to educate and support ourstudents. Living in a community that truly valueseducation, from early childhood programs throughcollege, means we have an incredible support networkfor our students.

Montgomery College empowers students to changetheir lives. We can focus on that mission because we livein a county that puts education first. MontgomeryCollege is lucky to call Montgomery County home.


at the forefront of

INNOVATIONwith courses,

programsand facilities...”

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE

Dr. DeRionne P. PollardPresident, Montgomery College

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With its widely known portfolio of 10 hotelbrands, which includes the iconic Comfort®

brand, plus the Ascend Hotel Collection™

membership program, Choice HotelsInternational is one of the world’s largest hotelfranchisors. For more than 45 years, the lodging gianthas been based in Silver Spring, but will soon move itscorporate headquarters and 400 local employees tonearby Rockville Town Square.

Despite a challenging economic environment, ChoiceHotels continues to expand and anticipates a number ofexciting developments in 2013, most notably relocatingits corporate headquarters to Rockville, Maryland.

“Staying rooted in Montgomery County was importantto us. As a proud employer and leading corporatecitizen here for decades, Choice Hotels has evolvedand grown with this vibrant community,” saidStephen P. Joyce, President and CEO of ChoiceHotels International. “Rockville Town Square is anideal location for our company. Wisely planned, itis home to approximately 2,000 residents as wellas a popular destination for retail, restaurants andentertainment, and is located close to majormodes of public transportation.”

Choice Hotels will occupy approximately 130,000square-feet of Class A office space at One ChoiceHotels Circle. The building’s contemporary, exposedlayout includes an open staircase, low cubicle wallsand outdoor spaces all designed to encourageteamwork and communication. The structure will beconstructed to meet the guidelines for certificationunder the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design.

Across the street from the corporate headquarters,a 140-room Cambria Suites® hotel is scheduled tobreak ground in spring 2013. Choice’s new all-suiteupscale brand is designed to appeal to businesstravelers seeking contemporary accommodationswith exceptional services at a great value. The CambriaSuites hotel in Rockville is expected to accommodateapproximately 30,000 guests annually, providing upscalelodging to visiting employees, franchisees, vendors,prospective developers and Rockville area visitors.Another Cambria Suites hotel is currently underconstruction nearby as part of CityMarket at O, a $300million mixed-use development located by theConvention Center in downtown Washington, D.C.

Choice Hotels recently announced the officialgroundbreaking of three Cambria Suites hotels in NewYork. The properties will be located in Times Square andChelsea in Manhattan, and downtown White Plains innearby Westchester County. Entry into New York buildson Choice Hotels’ growth in the upscale lodgingsegment and the expansion of Cambria Suites in keyurban markets. Choice also recently announced plans tobring Cambria Suites to West Orange, N.J.; West PalmBeach, Fla.; and Williamsport, Pa.

Other exciting company developments include Choice’scontinued expansion of its Ascend Hotel Collectionmembership program, the refresh of its highlyrecognized Comfort Inn brand and the repositioning ofits Sleep Inn® brand.

Ascend Hotel Collection is a network of one-of-a-kindhotels that appeal to the growing number of travelersseeking upscale hotels with local flair when traveling forbusiness or leisure. Choice Hotels is continuing tosuccessfully enter high barrier-to-entry urban marketsthrough this unique hotel membership program.

Choice’s largest and most iconic Comfort brand, whichincludes Comfort Inn® and Comfort Suites®, recentlylaunched a multi-faceted plan to strengthen and revitalizeits 2,000 domestic hotels. The ‘Comfort: Redefined andRedesigned’ plan is scheduled to be completed by theend of 2015. “By the end of 2015, the Comfort brand willhave a refreshed system that is not only morecompetitive, but also delivers a more consistent guestexperience. The ‘Redefined and Redesigned’ plan isgoing to set the stage for the next 30 years of successfor the Comfort brand family,” said Joyce.

The Sleep Inn brand is also in the process of beingrefreshed through a multi-year Designed to Dream®

program. First launched in May 2010, Designed toDream hotels can now be found across the UnitedStates. The revitalized design is available in all newlyconstructed Sleep Inn hotels and is a cost-effectiverenovation program for the brand’s existing properties.Designed to Dream hotels feature an inviting, residentialsetting with stylish, serene artwork, and flexible, openpublic spaces. The overall experience, coupled with“Dream Tips” throughout the hotel, is designed to leavetravelers feeling happy and well rested.

Choice’s CultureChoice’s performance-based corporate andcollaborative culture fosters a supportive environmentwhich instills a strong sense of opportunity andcommunity in associates. Continuous learning andprofessional development are priorities for ChoiceHotels and a primary pillar of the company’s values.Success can be traced back to its talented team ofemployees working with one another as well as with thewider business community.

With some 1,200 associates, Choice Hotels iscommitted to diversity and inclusion. “Choice Hotelsstrongly values a workplace culture and environmentthat is conducive to and respectful of diverseperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences,” saidJoyce. “Diversity across our organization is a keybuilding block of our future success.”

Choice’s Community InvolvementChoice Hotels is also deeply committed to supportingthe community. In advance of moving to Rockville TownSquare, 75 employees recently worked side by side withvolunteers from Interfaith Works, a nonprofit agencywhich aids and empowers low-income and homelessfamilies and individuals in Montgomery County. “We area hotel company, so helping people who face challengeswith food and shelter just makes sense,” said Joyce.

The project stemmed from Choice’s multi-yearpartnership with Room to Rebuild, the nation’sleading nonprofit organization working topreserve affordable homeownership andrevitalize communities. Throughout the year,Choice Hotels’ employees and franchiseesparticipate in rebuilding projects in communitiesacross the country to rehabilitate homes for themost vulnerable of our population—the low-income, the elderly, disabled veterans andfamilies with children. The partnership kicked offwith a project in Rockville on Sept. 11, 2009, whenmore than 100 Choice employees volunteered torehabilitate Stepping Stones Shelter on thenational day of service and remembrance.

The company supports this partnership and otherphilanthropic efforts through The Choice HotelsInternational Foundation. In recent years, theFoundation has donated more than $2 million toorganizations that provide food, clothing andshelter to those in need; supported theeducational efforts of schools, workforce entry

organizations and the hospitality industry; and promotedthe growth and development of tourism. The Foundationalso provides scholarship opportunities to thedependents of Choice associates, employees offranchised properties and dependents of employees offranchised properties.

Earlier this year, Choice franchised its 5,000th domestichotel and now has a portfolio of more than 6,200 hotelsworldwide. That represents more than 495,000 rooms inall 50 states and 30-plus other countries and territories.As of Sept. 30, 2012, there were 360 hotels in the UnitedStates and 75 international hotels under construction,awaiting conversion or approved for development. Thecompany’s Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®,Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria Suites®, MainStay Suites®,Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge® andRodeway Inn® brands serve guests worldwide. Inaddition, via its Ascend Hotel Collection™ membershipprogram, travelers have upscale lodging options athistoric, boutique and unique hotels.

Additional corporate information may be found on theChoice Hotels International, Inc. website atwww.choicehotels.com.

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The Montgomery County Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP), Division ofSolid Waste Services (DSWS) Waste Reductionand Recycling Section provides numerous

programs and resources to assist businesses andorganizations in their efforts to reduce the amount ofwaste generated, maximize recycling efforts, andpromote reuse opportunities and purchasing ofproducts made from recycled materials. MontgomeryCounty has had a long-standing goal to recycle, and in2012 the county enacted a new recycling goal: to reducewaste and recycle 70 percent of all waste in the countyby 2020. In Montgomery County, the nonresidentialsector generates more than half of all solid wastegenerated in the county, and businesses are integral tothe county’s effort to reach the new 70 percent recyclinggoal. All businesses in Montgomery County areencouraged to utilize the resources provided by theDivision of Solid Waste Services to maximize employeeparticipation in their continuing efforts to reduce theamount of waste generated and reduce costsassociated with the disposal of solid waste.

All businesses in Montgomery County, regardless of thetype or size of business, are required to recycle thefollowing materials:

l Mixed paperl Cardboard and paperboard boxesl White and colored office, copier and printing paperl Stationary and letterheadl Shredded paperl Magazines and catalogsl Newspapers and insertsl Telephone, paperback and hardcover booksl Unwanted mail, including envelopes with windowsl Coated paper items including milk and juice cartons,

juice and drink boxes, frozen food containers, icecream containers and produce boxes

l Any other clean, dry paperl Commingled materialsl Aluminum cans and foil productsl Bi-metal steel/tin cansl Glass bottles and jars

l Plastic bottles, containers, jars tubs, lids, pails, buckets,flower pots, reusable/durable containers, and #1 PETplastic packaging including clamshell containers,trays, deli containers, domes, lids and cups

l Yard trim (grass clippings, leaves and brush)l Christmas treesl Scrap metal items (metal furniture, filing cabinets,

shelves, appliances, etc.)

Businesses are also encouraged to closely examinetheir processes, review their waste stream and recycleother materials generated that can be recycled, such ascomputers, televisions, printers, copiers and otherelectronic items, toner, print and ink cartridges,vegetable/cooking oil, food waste, textiles, pallets, andmore. DSWS provides assistance to companies seekingoutlets to recycle these and other materials. Byincreasing the amount of materials ultimately recycled,the amount of waste that must be disposed of isdecreased, resulting in decreased refuse disposal andcollection costs for businesses.

Small businesses that generate lesser amounts of wastecan also maximize their recycling efforts bycooperatively contracting combined recycling and refusecollection services with other small businesses. DSWShas developed and implemented several of thesecooperative collection projects in the county.

Participating businesses sharing collection containers forrefuse and recyclable materials, as well as collectioncosts, have seen a decrease in their monthly servicecosts, while increasing the amount of materials recycled.

Every person handling recyclable materials has animportant role to play in the success of businessrecycling programs. All employees need to know whatthey can recycle and how they can recycle at theirworkplace. Cleaning contractors and janitorial serviceproviders must ensure that recyclable materialsseparated by employees are placed into the appropriatecollection containers. These containers are ultimatelyserviced by private recycling and refuse collectioncompanies and the materials must be taken to theappropriate facility for recycling or disposal. DSWSprovides on-site trainings, tenant education events,business recycling seminars, and janitorial and custodialservice provider and hauler/collector trainings to ensurethat everyone knows about the importance of recyclingand participates in the county’s recycling efforts.

In addition, Montgomery County recognizes businessesand employees that have implemented successfulrecycling and waste reduction programs. As leaders inthe community, share your experiences with otherbusinesses and organizations to help them green theirefforts. The division’s “Partners in Recycling” programmatches businesses and organizations of all types thathave implemented successful waste reduction,recycling, reuse and buying recycled programs to peerbusinesses that need assistance in improving theirefforts to reduce waste and maximize recycling. Shareyour experiences with other business owners andmanagers as they work to develop successful programs.The county will provide training sessions and will matchyour organization to a peer business.

All of these programs are designed to help yourorganization reduce waste and maximize recycling.To learn more about these programs or otherprograms offered by the Montgomery County Divisionof Solid Waste Services Waste Reduction andRecycling Section, please visit our website atwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/recycling or call 3-1-1or 240-777-0311. Reduce waste, reuse and recyclemore now.

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For more than 90 years, MedStarMontgomery Medical Center has proudlyserved Montgomery County and thesurrounding communities. An award-winning

health care facility, MedStar Montgomery MedicalCenter uses the most advanced technology toimprove patient experience.

MedStar Montgomery is among the area’s largestemployers dedicated to providing quality medical care ina compassionate and caring environment and has beenawarded the Delmarva Foundation Excellence Award forQuality Improvement for three consecutive years.

Comprehensive CareMedStar Montgomery Medical Center, a proud memberof MedStar Health, brings greater access to health careservices for its patients by partnering with sister hospitalsincluding MedStar Washington Hospital Center andMedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Thecollaboration between these hospitals and thecomforting atmosphere at MedStar Montgomerybenefits everyone from health care providers throughoutthe area to the patients and residents of MontgomeryCounty. By bringing new and talented physicians withspecialized focuses to MedStar Montgomery, thepartnership is raising the standard of patient care for avariety of medical conditions in fields including neurology,neurosurgery, orthopedics oncology and more.The additional access to specialty care enhances thehospital’s extensive range of departments and services:

Emergency Departmentwith Pediatric CenterThe Howard R. Gudelsky Emergency Department, builtin 2010, spans 20,000 square feet with 41 patient bedsand includes a “fast track” for minor injuries, a crisisevaluation unit, and a dedicated inpatient and outpatientPediatric Emergency Department. The PediatricEmergency Department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7days a week by board-certified pediatricians and hasspecial amenities for young patients (0-18 years) andtheir visitors.

Primary Stroke CenterMedStar Montgomery’s comprehensive approach totreatment and favorable reputation helped earn thehospital’s certification as a Primary Stroke Center byThe Joint Commission.

Certified Chest Pain CenterThe MedStar Montgomery Chest Pain center is fullyaccredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Careand has expert training, procedures, diagnoses andtreatment of chest pain.

Maternal Newborn CenterThe hospital’s renovated Maternal Newborn Centeroffers a comfortable and caring environment for thedelivery of newborns. Amenities include private roomswith TVs and pull-out guest beds. The MaternalNewborn Center staff is highly skilled with decades ofexperience caring for newborns and first-time mothers.There are also board-certified neonatologists on staff.

Cardiac and Vascular ProgramsThe Cardiac and Vascular Program offers advanceddiagnosis and treatment by some of the area’s leadingdoctors for all types of vascular disease. Patientsreceive state-of-the-art care from trusted doctors intheir local community.

Medical and Surgical OncologyThe Oncology Program was the first hospital program inMontgomery County approved by the American Collegeof Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is currentlyaccredited with commendation. It offers a full range ofservices and resources for the diagnosis, treatment and

support of cancer patients. The team of dedicateddoctors, nurses and technicians believe in theindividuality of each patient.

Radiation OncologyThe Helen P. Denit Center for Radiation Therapy isstaffed with board-certified physicists, dosimetrists,radiation therapists and oncology nurses. The centerprovides compassionate and state-of-the-art care forcancer patients.

Joint and Spine CenterFor patients undergoing spine surgery or jointreplacement, the Joint and Spine Center is located in aprivate wing of the hospital and features a home-likeenvironment. The specially trained staff andmultidisciplinary team work closely with you and yourphysician throughout your stay to aid healing.

Addiction and Mental Health Center(AMHC)For the past 40 years, the AMHC at MedStarMontgomery has provided a broad range of services toa diverse patient population ages 13 years and older.The center offers the most comprehensive services inan acute care hospital in the Baltimore/Washington area.

Service to the CommunityOutside the hospital doors, MedStar Montgomery’slong-standing commitment to the local community isevident in many of their programs. The hospital offersblood drives to help supply the life-giving resource, aswell as a wide variety of health and wellness classesand support groups. In 2012, MedStar Montgomeryprovided more than $5 million in charity medical care.

With the flu season upon us, MedStar Montgomeryencourages all residents to get their flu vaccinations.To help combat the spreadable virus, all MedStarMontgomery associates, volunteers and physiciansare required to be vaccinated.

Continuing the CareSince MedStar Montgomery’s opening in 1920, thehospital has had tremendous growth includingexpansion to the facility, specialties and technologies.The dedication to health and wellness and consistentcommitment and goal to remain as a responsible andcontributing member to Montgomery County has neverchanged. The hospital is proud to be a part of this greatcommunity and to call Montgomery County home.Thank you to everyone who has supported us over theyears. We look forward to many more years of serviceand to helping you and your families whenever we can.

For more information, visit medstarmontgomery.org.

Peter Monge FACHE, President,MedStar Montgomery

Medical Center

...dedicated to providing qualitymedical care in a

COMPASSIONATEAND CARING

environments.”


For more than a century Washington AdventistUniversity (WAU) has been a proud member ofthe Montgomery County community. With a 19-acre campus in the heart of Takoma Park, WAU

is the only four-year residential college in the county andwe are honored to serve the needs of our neighbors.

Founded in 1904, WAU is a Christian institutionwelcoming students of all faiths and backgroundsfocused on preparing individuals for lives of service,leadership and civic engagement. We offer a number ofbaccalaureate degrees, including programs ineducation, nursing, psychology, music and pre-lawthrough the School of Arts and Social Sciences and theSchool of Health Professions, Science and Wellness.Our School of Graduate and Professional Studies(SGPS) offers certificate, undergraduate degreecompletion and graduate programs in an eveningformat for adult professionals.

The WAU student body mirrors the diversity ofMontgomery County, and is one of the most diverse inthe nation—ranked No. 3 in the North Region in 2011by U.S. News & World Report. With a learningcommunity representing more than 40 countries andnearly every state, more than a quarter of our studentbody resides in Montgomery County. The diversity ofthe county also provides us a rich resource of scholarpractitioners that enhance the learning environmentsand experiences of our students. In addition, theuniversity is also listed by the 2011 US News andWorld Report in the North Region as No. 2 for studentsgraduating with the least amount of debt. WAU hasalso been ranked as one of the top colleges in theNorth Region for both 2012 and 2013.

The supportive business environment in the county hasattracted leading companies to locate here, in turnproviding our students with outstanding internshipopportunities—a key facet in a WAU education. Throughthese professional interactions, our students gain insightand skills that prepare them to be competent leaders intheir chosen professions.

WAU has been providing career-building undergraduateand graduate programs for working professionals formore than 25 years. We are educating the county’sworkforce in public administration, business, psychology,religion, health care and education. Since January 2011,the graduate MBA and MPA programs have beenoffered fully online.

In the center of our campus stands a brick-and-irongateway that symbolizes our long held motto at

Washington Adventist University: “Gateway to Service.”We take that motto to heart every year during the WAUService Days that we hold once each semester. Morethan 500 students chose to volunteer with localorganizations to serve in a variety of ways. This yearstudents packed food at food banks, cleaned upneighborhoods in Takoma Park, assisted the TakomaPark Police Department with various projects,ministered to the homeless, provided free bloodpressure screening and medical tests, and paintedand cleaned at a number of schools.

Mission trips abroad are also a way we serve othersoutside of our immediate community. Students havehad the opportunity to travel, experience other culturesand take the message of Christ to faraway places. Duringthe 2011-2012 academic year, students participated intrips to Russia and Tanzania. During the current schoolyear, students will travel to Haiti, Mauritius and India.

These accomplishments in community service aretaking place alongside significant strides in other areasof the institution, such as academics, fiscalmanagement, enrollment, physical/infrastructuraldevelopment, information technology and strategicplanning, captured in our Vision 2020 framework, ablueprint developed by the university to promoteexcellence in all aspects of institutional life. Here are afew highlights from these areas.

AcademicsThe evaluation of WAU by the Middle StatesCommission on Higher Education, which culminatedwith a site visit March 25-28, ended with a final reportaffirming that the university has met the standards forall 14 criteria against which it was evaluated. With theaccreditation reaffirmed for 10 years, WAU is not dueanother self-study evaluation until 2021 to 2022. Aperiodic review is due 2017. Graduation was anotherhigh point this year. On April 29, slightly fewer than 300students graduated from WAU, the largest graduatingclass ever. Another 122 graduated at the summercommencement exercise in July.

Fiscal ManagementOur Consolidated Financial Index score, a highereducation financial health measurement, has greatlyimproved over the last several years. Our current scorebeats the average of all private colleges in Maryland.The index takes into consideration four qualities: liquidity,debt, return on assets and margin. Currently, we rankwell in all four of those categories.

EnrollmentWAU is the fastest growing United States NorthAmerican Division of Seventh-day Adventistinstitutions and the fastest growing among theMaryland Independent Colleges and UniversityAssociation. The four-year growth rate in overall headcount, from 2007-2011, is 50 percent, while the one-year rate, from 2010-2011, is 15 percent. Last fall,WAU set a new record for highest official head countin its 107 years with 1,493 students.

Physical ImprovementThis year, we completed our new music building—thefirst on our campus in more than 40 years. The $6.2-million building, which was completed in January anddedicated in April, began the kickoff of our new campusmaster plan. Currently, the cafeteria is being renovatedat a cost of approximately $1 million. The athletic field isalso scheduled for a face-lift. Other short-term campusimprovements include providing more meeting spaceand parking space for students.

Information TechnologyThis year, Richard’s Hall and the new Music Buildingwere upgraded with wireless capability throughout. TheResidence Halls have also been completed this fall forthe 2012/13 school year. Additionally, four moreclassrooms were upgraded with multimedia equipmentthis year—RH101, RH103, WH404 and WH433—and all75 computer lab workstations in the Science buildinghave been upgraded. This effort turns the campus into awireless hot spot.

Washington Adventist University is a relatively smallschool, with a student body of more than 1,400 students,but we have a big voice. That voice is WGTS-FM 91.9,the second largest Christian radio station in the nationand a top three station in the Washington metro area asranked by Arbitron.

The WAU vision is to produce graduates who bringcompetence and moral leadership to their communities.We remain one of Montgomery County’s vitalresources, being the only home base, residential, four-year higher education institution in the county, and willcontinue to seek out ways to not only provide a sourcefor higher education, but to also find ways to serve ourneighboring communities.

WAU has been providing career-building

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMSfor working professionals for more than 25 years.

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A t DARCARS Automotive Group, you’ll seesomething you won’t see anywhere else. You'llsee what it’s like to love your dealership

experience. That's because DARCARS approacheseverything from shopping to buying and finance toservice like no other business. They seek to serve theircustomers rather than just merely sell to them. Andtheir stated goal, in fact, is to “Take the automotivebusiness to a whole new level as we seek to serve ourcustomers, employees and community inextraordinary ways.”

It all starts with a friendly ‘hello’ when they meet acustomer, whether it’s online, on the phone or in person.They couple that demeanor with a belief in education,not confusion. “We're obligated to assist our customersto sort through the many options available … and end upwith the solution that best meets their needs,” saysTammy Darvish, vice president of DARCARSAutomotive Group. The company believes their teammembers are the best-trained and most knowledgeablestaff around, offering customers clarity in the buyingprocess. Management is quick to mention the multipleindustry awards that back that claim. And last butcertainly not least, DARCARS says it’s all about showingrespect to every customer before, during and after theshopping, buying and ownership process. Thisapproach, in the company’s eye, is what defines a farsuperior experience. “We know our job is to satisfy theneeds of our customers and deliver industry leadingproducts and services at unbeatable prices,” accordingto DARCARS.

You’ll also feel a difference when you see the incredibleinventory of vehicles. It’s one of the largest in the nation,by the way. “Of course we’re proud of this fact, but notbecause we like to tout numbers. But rather, because itensures we match the car or truck that’s just right forany given customer.” It’s simply a great means to aterrific end. And that end is all about creating satisfied,loyal customers, says DARCARS.

And it’s more than just a few happy customers. In fact,DARCARS has served tens of millions over the years.Founded in 1977 by John Darvish Sr., DARCARS hasgrown to be one of the largest privately owneddealership groups in the nation. Located in the GreaterWashington, D.C., area, DARCARS has access to over 30franchises, including Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford,Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Ram, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagenand Volvo. In fact, one out of every 500 new cars on theroad today has come through one of their dealerships.

DARCARS also offers award-winning service, collisionrepair and car rental thanks to a partnership with

Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The goal: to offer convenience atevery turn. And with their diverse team of energetic anddedicated professionals, they ensure that goal is met.Team members are thought of as the key to thecompany’s success. Perhaps that’s why over 400employees have been with them 10 years or more. Andthat number continues to grow daily.

Team member satisfaction seems to go hand-in-handwith exponential company expansion. In fact, you couldsay, “DARCARS has gone from zero to 100 in no time,”because in 34 short years, the company was voted oneof the Top 100 Automotive Dealerships to work for byAutomotive News. Leaders John, Tammy and JamieDarvish attribute success to a very simple philosophy oftreating their customers right and providing the level ofservice they expect and deserve.

And speaking of treating people right, DARCARSbelieves in giving back. The company supportsnumerous charities and philanthropic efforts. Lastyear alone, they raised more than $1.5 million to helparea communities, helping groups such as theMontgomery County Coalition for the Homeless,National Parkinson Foundation, National Capital AreaLeukemia & Lymphoma Society, Capital Area FoodBank and Montgomery County’s back-to-school fairbackpack program.

DARCARS Automotive Group is truly a remarkablecompany that is driven to make a difference throughoutour region. Whether it’s community-minded causes orcustomer-oriented service, the company mission can besummed up in one word: LOVE!

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Holy Cross Hospital

Holy Cross Hospital is one of the largest hospitals inMaryland. Founded 50 years ago in 1963, today HolyCross Hospital is a 442-bed, 501(c)(3) not-for-profitteaching hospital caring for more than 196,000patients each year.

Specialized ExpertiseWe provide a full range of inpatient, outpatient andcommunity-based health care services withspecialized expertise in women and infant services,senior services, surgery, neuroscience and cancer.Holy Cross Hospital addresses the unique needs ofseniors through the nation’s first Seniors EmergencyCenter—which has become a national model—as wellas a Seniors Surgery Center, a full range of specializedinpatient senior services, healthy-aging programs andsupport services for caregivers. Specialists at thehospital deliver more babies and care for morenewborns with complex medical issues than any otherhospital in Maryland or the District of Columbia.

Award-Winning QualityIn 2012, The Joint Commission, the main accreditationorganization for U.S. hospitals, named Holy CrossHospital a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures forthe second year in a row. The hospital was the onlyone in Maryland and the greater Washington, D.C.,region to earn this top distinction two years in a row.Additionally, the Delmarva Foundation awarded toHoly Cross Hospital its prestigious 2012 ExcellenceAward for Quality Improvement in Hospitals, andsolely awarded to Holy Cross Hospital its 2011Leadership Award.

Meeting Community NeedsAs a not-for-profit health care organization, wehave a track record of reinvesting our earnings intoinnovative and sustainable community benefitprograms to improve the health of all those we serveand to ensure access to health care for all, regardlessof a patient’s ability to pay. Since fiscal 2008, we haveprovided nearly $200 million in community benefit,including more than $89 million in financial assistance.

Two years ago, the Maryland Health Services CostReview Commission named Holy Cross Hospital oneof only five exemplary community benefit programs inthe state. This year, we were one of only four hospitalsto be awarded a perfect score for our communitybenefit program.

In 2012, we opened our third primary health carecenter for low-income, uninsured adults to providecare to people in the community before their healthconditions reach critical levels and require emergencyservices. Our ongoing effort is an example of ourpartnership with the Montgomery County Departmentof Health and Human Services and MontgomeryCares. Our primary health care centers are located inSilver Spring on the campus of Montgomery College;in Gaithersburg, supported in part by SuburbanHospital; and in Aspen Hill, supported in part byMedStar Montgomery Medical Center.

A Great Place to WorkHoly Cross Hospital has 1,200 affiliated physicians onour medical and dental staff and employs 3,200people. We are the only hospital in Maryland to havereceived the Workplace Excellence Seal of ApprovalAward from the Alliance for Workplace Excellenceevery year since 1999.

A Teaching HospitalHoly Cross Hospital is the only non-federal member ofthe Association of American Medical Colleges’ Councilof Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems inMontgomery and Prince George’s counties. We hostphysician residency programs affiliated with GeorgeWashington University, Children’s National MedicalCenter and Walter Reed National Military MedicalCenter. Additionally, our GATE Institute providestraining to physicians nationally and internationally inminimally invasive surgery.

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital –A New Hospital for Montgomery CountyOpening in 2014As the first new hospital in Montgomery County in 35years, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital will bringmuch needed health care services to the most rapidlygrowing and aging region in the county. The six-story,237,000-square-foot hospital will offer medical,surgical, obstetric, emergency and psychiatric carewhen it opens its doors in 2014.

The hospital will feature all-private patient rooms toenhance patient safety and satisfaction, as well asfamily and visitor comfort. Additional features willinclude sustainable design elements to achieveLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) Silver certification and a healing garden tofacilitate quiet, contemplative moments for patients,visitors and clinicians.

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital will be convenientlylocated just east of I-270 near the intersections ofMiddlebrook Road and Observation Drive. The hospitalwill be the anchor tenant of the Montgomery CollegeLife Sciences Park. This unique location will serve as avaluable educational resource for aspiring health careworkers. In fact, it will be the first hospital in the nationon a community college campus with an educationalpartnership. Through an innovative partnership basedon a shared commitment to education and the well-being of the community, Holy Cross Hospital andMontgomery College have committed to doubling thenumber of nursing graduates over five years to helpaddress a shortage of nurses.

For more information, please visitwww.holycrosshealth.org.

HOLY CROSS HEALTH

Kevin J. SextonPresident & CEO

Holy Cross Health

Holy Cross Hospital is the Washington area’s first and only

TOP PERFORMER ON KEY QUALITY MEASURES,two years in a row.”


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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospacecompany that employs about 120,000 peopleworldwide and is principally engaged in theresearch, design, development, manufacture,

integration and sustainment of advanced technologysystems, products and services.

As a global security, aerospace and informationtechnology company, the majority of Lockheed Martin’sbusiness is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S.federal government agencies. In fact, Lockheed Martin isthe largest provider of IT services, systems integration andtraining to the U.S. government. The remaining portion ofLockheed Martin’s business is comprised of internationalgovernment and some commercial sales of our products,services and platforms.

Lockheed Martin’s operating units are organized into broadbusiness areas:l Aeronautics, which includes tactical aircraft, airlift, and

aeronautical research and development lines of business.

l Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS), whichincludes C4I, federal services, government andcommercial IT solutions.

l Missiles and Fire Control, which includes the TerminalHigh Altitude Area Defense System, Joint Light TacticalVehicle, PAC-3 Missiles as some of its high-profileprograms.

l Mission Systems and Training, which includes navalsystems, platform integration, simulation and training andenergy programs lines of business.

l Space Systems, which includes space launch,commercial satellites, government satellites and strategicmissiles lines of business.

As an industry leader in global security and informationtechnology, Lockheed Martin provides products and

services that address some of the nation’s most criticalissues. But our contribution doesn’t end with acommitment to support our country’s needs and economicgrowth. As a responsible corporate citizen, we also play anactive role in helping to strengthen the quality of life in ourcountry and the communities where we live and work.

We strive to be a valued partner to our neighbors, ournation and our ally countries. The corporation contributesgenerously to global, national, regional, and localprograms and nonprofit organizations that focus on STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)education, customer and constituent priorities, andcommunity involvement.

Lockheed Martin also believes that creating a better worldstarts at the local level. Our employees are activeparticipants in our communities—involved in everythingfrom food drives and homeless shelters to fundraisingevents for medical research to environmental projects thatenhance parks and other public spaces. Over the past fewyears, Lockheed Martin employees have logged millions ofvolunteer hours in their communities.

Our volunteers come from all levels of the corporation.Lockheed Martin executives serve in leadership capacitiesfor a wide variety of initiatives—from national organizationssuch as Boys & Girls Clubs of America and JuniorAchievement to local science museums and performing artscenters.

These community outreach activities reflect the values thatare embodied in our employees and intrinsic to theLockheed Martin culture. Our dedicated employees donatecountless volunteer hours to advance a wide variety ofcauses. Stated simply, our employees care. They aretalented professionals, but it is their genuine concern forothers that helps make Lockheed Martin an exceptionalcontributor to the public good.

Lockheed Martinbelieves thatcreating a

BETTERWORLDstarts at the

local level. Ouremployees are

active participantsin our

communitiesinvolved in

everything fromfood drives and

homeless sheltersto fundraising

events for medicalresearch to

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Social & ScientificSystems Inc., anemployee-owned

company, hassupported public andprivate sector programssince 1978. Our missionis to improve publichealth worldwide byproviding technical,research and programmanagement services.We offer a synergy ofexpertise in these coreareas: clinical researchservices, epidemiologyand public health studies, health datamanagement, and program evaluationand policy analysis.

We serve as the clinical coordinatingcenter for several of the world’s largestclinical research networks, which arefunded by the National Institutes ofHealth. For more than 25 years, we havecoordinated networks of internationalresearchers and practitionersconducting hundreds of researchprotocols. Our staff provide critical inputwhile conducting research and collectingand analyzing data, and use thatresearch to advise clients on healthpolicy issues.

One of our core values is giving back tothe community. Through a volunteer-based community service committee,staff participate in events to support avariety of efforts, including combatingAIDS, cancer and multiple sclerosis andhelping children in need. In the county,we work in the public schools to helpstudents improve their reading skills; ourstaff provide backpacks with schoolsupplies and fill holiday wish lists forseveral nonprofit organizations; and weprovide security blankets to severalcounty nonprofit organizations to give tothe children they serve. We also partnerwith Kemp Mill Elementary School in the

Smart Sacks programrun by Manna FoodCenter to provideweekend nutrition tochildren in need. Ourstaff also serve onvarious boards and areactive contributors tononprofit organizationslocated in the county.Our service throughoutthe area has helpedmake us a proudmember of theMontgomery Countycommunity.

We have been recognized repeatedly byvarious organizations, including theCorporate Volunteer Council ofMontgomery County, CommuterConnections, Hearts & Homes for Youthand the Alliance for WorkplaceExcellence for our efforts to make ourcompany a great place to work. Thisyear, we were ranked fourth best placeto work and do business in Maryland inThe Gazette of Politics & BusinessExceptional 53 and were finalists in theGreater Washington GovernmentContractor Awards. We also have aGreen Business Certification from theDepartment of Environmental Protectionand the Montgomery County Chamberof Commerce program.

Montgomery College has been one ofour company’s strongest trainingbusiness partners. We rely on theirresources to deliver on-site customizedcourses presented by their skilledinstructors.

We’re proud to be part of MontgomeryCounty and the greater governmentcontractor community. Here, as part ofone of the country’s richest resourcesfor scientific research, we are able tofulfill our mission to improve publichealth worldwide.


SOCIAL & SCIENTIFICSYSTEMS, INC.

James J. Lynch, Ph.D.President and CEO

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MONUMENT BANKThis past

September,Monument Bank

observed its seventhanniversary. As usual,we took time to reflecton our beginnings, whatwe have accomplishedand the work that stilllies ahead that willinsure our continued,healthy growth. Wecontinue to reach out toour customers, board ofdirectors, advisoryboard members andstaff to help us keep a finger on thepulse of the needs of our customers,present and future, as well as ourcommunity at large. Our vision has beenand always will be to serve customersthrough exceptional service and state-of-the-art technology.

A measure of our success in offeringunparalleled convenience is the fact wehave grown to more than $400 million inassets with just two branch locations,one in Bethesda and the other in SilverSpring. Our customers know we areeager to see them in our branches, butat the same time, we expect to go tothem for their convenience. Every dayour lenders and business developmentteam are outside the bank, providingbanking service on our clients’ terms.

As a community bank, it is paramount toexpect that we want to serve the small-to-medium-sized businesses andnonprofits in our market area. Our Non-Profit Division and the Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) team continue toexcel. In September, Monument Bank

achieved the title ofPreferred Lender for theWashington, D.C., regionof the SBA. This enablesus to give fasterturnaround on ourqualified SBA loans,which are a growingportion of our loanportfolio, along with realestate lending andcommercial andindustrial lending.

Community servicecontinues to be at thefoundation of ourmission. We have been

fortunate to have the resources tocontribute money to worthy causes; butjust as important, our staff has donatedmany volunteer hours to support someof the nonprofits that make ourcommunity a better place to live for allour residents.

We continue to believe that in order toattract experienced personnel deeplycommitted to exceptional service, thebank needs to insure that everyemployee believes that he or she isregarded as a valuable member of theMonument Bank family. We recognizethat our people are our greatest asset.Top-notch staff, a dedicated board ofdirectors and two advisory boards havebeen a key contributor to our success.

We wish to express our appreciationto those who have contributed to oursuccess—our customers, staff, directorsand shareholders. We are proud toserve the businesses and citizens ofthis area and look forward to futureyears of working together in anatmosphere of trust.

H. L. WardPresident & CEO

Our vision has been and always will be to servecustomers through exceptional service and

STATE-OF-THE-ARTTECHNOLOGY.”

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Recognizing that today’s smallbusiness operators, solopractitioners and entrepreneurs

have new ways of working, ExecuSuitesI-270, Inc. (ESI) strives to provide officebusiness centers that fit today’s styles.ESI is an owner-managed executivesuite and business center, located in theMontgomery County I-270 TechnologyCenter. We offer full- or part-time leasearrangements, meeting rooms andsuperb administrative support staff,making ESI ideal for start-up businessesand branch offices of multinationalcorporations.

ESI’s options and amenities range fromprofessional mailing-address andtelephone-answering services to singlerooms or multiple, fully furnished offices.Clients can take advantage ofconference rooms offeringteleconferencing and videoconferencingtechnology, Internet access, high-endpresentation equipment, andcomfortable work spaces. Meetingrooms are available for regular meetingsor one-time appointments, often withlittle or no advance notice.

Over the past 25 years, ESI has beenhome to some 1,500 growingbusinesses, all looking for new ways torun their operations. Companies fromsuch diverse fields as IT support,nonprofits, law, insurance, real estateand consulting are part of the ESI family.

Locally owned and operated, ESI givesclients the edge necessary to createand maintain a thriving business, aninsider’s knowledge of the area andlong-standing ties within the community.

EXECUSUITESI-270, INC.

Diane Sheldon,President

Over the past 25years, ESI has

been home to some

1,500GROWING

BUSINESSES,all looking for newways to run their

operations.”

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OUR business is meeting YOUR business needs.Visit us on the web at: www.execusuites.net,

follow us on Facebook too!

When sha red m inds ga the r and worktogether, collaboration and results happen.ExecuSuites I-270, Inc. announces several newworkgroup rooms at our site , avai lableimmedia te ly. Leave the b ig tent c i rcusa tmosphere o f the co f fee shop or therestrictive quiet of the library and gatherround the table to share work, ideas, andmeet in a professionally productive setting.Call us today to book your space by the hour,by the day, by the week.Take your work tothe next level.

Oh, and we have coffee too.


Strathmore is MontgomeryCounty’s home for the arts.Conveniently located just outsidethe Capital Beltway in North

Bethesda, Strathmore provides affordable,accessible, multi-disciplinary artsprogramming in the Mansion and MusicCenter on its scenic 11-acre campus.Founded in 1981, this nonprofit arts centerpresents lively, diverse and high caliberconcerts, art exhibitions, afternoon teas,family festivals, summer camps, artseducation classes and special events.

The hallmark of Strathmore’s campus isthe Music Center, with its stunning 1,976-seat concert hall. Artistic offeringspresented by Strathmore in the MusicCenter include world-class performancesby major international artists of folk, rock,blues, pop, R&B, jazz, world music, showtunes and classical music. The MusicCenter is also home to five resident artisticpartner organizations, which presentperformances and host classes on site.The art center’s calendar of programs iscarefully curated with the community inmind, reflecting the diverse audiences inMontgomery County.

The historic Mansion at Strathmore housesthe warm and intimate 100-seat Dorothy M.and Maurice C. Shapiro Music Room, theGudelsky Gallery Suite exhibition spaces,Strathmore Tea Room and Shop atStrathmore. The surrounding groundsfeature the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion,Backyard Theater Stage and outdoorSculpture Gardens—providing anabundance of ways to experience the arts.Strathmore presents an array ofperformers in the Mansion, from classicalmusic virtuosos to exceptional communitymusicians, emerging artists and edgy,urban music with its Music in the Mansionand Friday Night Eclectic concert series.Seasonal outdoor events, such asBackyard Theater for Children and theFree Summer Outdoor Concerts, areinclusive in their programming appeal,reaching out to people of all ages, interestsand cultural heritage.

Strathmore is deeply committed tomaintaining affordable and accessible artsprograms for all audiences. To make thearts an experience that everyone canenjoy, Strathmore maintains low ticketprices with no hidden fees. Parking isincluded in the price of admission forMusic Center and Mansion ticketedperformances.

Strathmore gives back to its communitythrough invaluable education and

outreach. Twice yearly, the Music Centerbuzzes with the excitement of more than20,000 Montgomery County elementary-schoolers during the Strathmore StudentConcerts, a partnership betweenStrathmore, Montgomery County PublicSchools and the National Philharmonic.For many, the concerts are theirintroduction to classical music, exposingthem to such iconic composers asLeonard Bernstein, Heitor Villa-Lobos andPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Strathmore also hosts Within Reach,serving underprivileged students. Theyear-long program engages studentsfrom Title I schools in workshops, fieldtrips and arts excursions, including aweek-long Spring Break Camp withhands-on arts workshops that culminatesin a student-created performance forfamily and friends.

Strathmore contributes to the vibrancy ofWashington, D.C.’s arts communitythrough its Artists in Residence programsfor fine artists and musicians/singers/songwriters. Founded in 2005, the AIRprogram helps emerging talent hone theircraft through performance, composition,teaching, exhibition, professionaldevelopment and networkingopportunities, and professional mentoring.The program culminates in an exhibitionfor visual artists and in month-longMansion residencies for musicians inwhich they host concerts and debut a newwork commissioned by Strathmore.

See what’s happening at Strathmore—visitwww.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.

5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda,MD 20852

STRATHMORE

STRATHMORE PHOTO BY MARGOT SCHULMAN

Bernadette Peters performs at theStrathmore Spring Gala.

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Revere Bank, a full-servicecommunity bank, is focused onhelping small- to medium-sized

businesses grow, prosper and becomeeven more successful.

Revere Bank opened its doors inNovember 2007 with a banking teamcomprised of longtime bankingveterans. Under the leadership ofKen Cook, President and ViceChairman, and Andrew Flott, ChiefExecutive Officer, the bank’s clientsenjoy local decision-making andpersonal, supportive relationships withtheir bankers. Cook, Flott and the entirerelationship management team arecommitted to replicating the samesuccess they enjoyed previously intheir banking careers, at another well-known Montgomery County-basedfinancial institution.

Revere has one of the highest loangrowth rates in the region. In the past year(through Sept. 30), the bank’s loanportfolio has grown by 68 percent or $125million—with most of that growth beingloans to commercial clients. To attract thefunds to meet their strong loan demand,the bank offers some of the highestdeposit rates in the markets it serves.

With more than 150 collective years ofentrepreneurial, commercial bankingexperience working in Montgomery

County and the surrounding region, theMontgomery County lending team takesgreat pride in helping its clients achievetheir goals.

“In today’s environment, with fewercommunity banks, big banks dominateand it can be difficult for small businessesto access capital (loans) and maximizethe return on their excess cash. Inaddition, the bigger banks do not oftenallow for customization of loans. Weprovide customized solutions, and wework hard to figure out how to get mostdeals done—every deal, like everybusiness, is different. And, the decision-makers are right here in MontgomeryCounty,” said Cook.

Flott describes the bank’s winningsuccess formula. “We’ve found that ourbusiness owner and entrepreneur clientsare focused on the basics. Like us, theywant to profitably grow and deal withpeople they trust along the way.”

Revere Bank serves businesses inMontgomery County, as well as theentire corridor between Rockville andAnnapolis. The bank has three branchoffices and assets of nearly $400 million.To learn more about Revere Bank andits full array of business and personalbanking services, visit its website atwww.RevereBank.com or call themat 240-499-2393.

Andrew Flott, Chief Executive Officer, left, and Kenneth Cook, Presidentand Vice Chairman

Small Enough to Care, BigEnough to Meet Your Needs

Helping Your BusinessGrow and Prosper

Clockwise from top: Rick Woo, Senior Vice President;Ken Cook, President; Marc Gordon, Vice President;Anne Kline, Senior Vice President; Jack Green, SeniorVice President. Not pictured: Steve Horvath, SeniorVice President

www.RevereBank.com(240) 499-2393

Montgomery County Business Development Office:11 N. Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850

Working Capital Lines of CreditCommercial Real Estate Loans • Equipment Loans

Construction Loans • Letters of Credit

Member FDIC

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The Conference and VisitorsBureau (CVB) of MontgomeryCounty, MD, Inc., enthusiasticallypromotes, markets and sells

Montgomery County, Marylandregionally and nationally as adestination for meetings, conventionsand individual travelers. Our goal is tofoster economic development, whilebenefiting and supporting CVBmembers and the overall businesscommunity.

By partnering with local, county and stategovernment agencies and industrystakeholders, the CVB strives todemonstrate effective leadership and tobe regarded as a quality organization ofexperts, tirelessly advocating on behalf ofits industry. The CVB is one of 25Destination Marketing Organizationsrepresenting each county in Maryland, aswell as Baltimore City and Ocean City.

The CVB was founded in 1983 to assistresidents and leisure visitors with findinginformation about things to see and do inMontgomery County. As the organizationevolved, the program became muchmore proactive with sales, marketing andadvertising initiatives.

Today, the CVB has a full-time businessdevelopment representative deployedto identify leisure groups, conventions,conferences, sporting events and otherlarge functions to be held inMontgomery County. The focus is onsignificant economic impact fromvisitor expenditures on lodging,shopping, gas, dining, entertainmentand more.

Such spending adds up—annually,visitors bring $1.5 billion to the county’seconomy. Additionally, hotel taxescollected in Montgomery Countycontributed more than $18 million in fiscalyear 2012 to the county’s general fund.

“Montgomery County welcomed 2.7million overnight visitors last year and4 million day-trip visitors,” said KellyGroff, CVB executive director. “Thesevisitors spend a significant amount ofmoney in our community annually. Ourjob is to keep them coming back andincrease visitation.”

In addition to its main goal of attractingand encouraging visitors from outside ofthe county to come and stay overnight astourists in Montgomery County, the CVBalso implements programs that promotethe county’s great quality of life so thatresidents are reminded of all there is toenjoy here in their own backyard.

Businesses benefit from the servicesof the CVB in a variety of ways. TheCVB provides cooperative marketingopportunities, business-to-businessnetworking, business referrals, datacollection, statistical information, andconnections at the state and countylevels for ways to obtain assistancefor retention or expansion. The CVBis also a resource for businessesseeking meeting space forconferences and events.

To find out how your business can workwith the CVB, contact Kelly Groff at 240-777-2062 or [email protected].

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