A county-run vaccination site at Montgomery College's Germantown Campus is planned to open this Wednesday, March 31, and will transition to a state-supported mass vaccination site starting the week of April 5. The mass vaccination site is being formed under a partnership with the state, county, Holy Cross Health, and the college.

Eligible residents can pre-register for State mass vaccination clinics online or by calling 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829). In accordance with the states phased vaccination plan ensuring the most vulnerable residents are given priority, the site will be vaccinating eligible individuals in Phases 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2A.

On March 30, the state plans to open Phase 2B which allows eligibility for the vaccine to those 16 and older with certain medical conditions. By April 15, the Montgomery County site is expected to be able to administer 3,000 doses per day — about 21,000 doses each week.

Read here for more information on vaccine appointment options, preregistration, priority groups, and more.

It’s no secret that professional social media platforms like LinkedIn have seen new records of growth and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what is the secret to using that growth for your own business?

Join the Chamber for the Link In to LinkedIn Panel Discussion where panelists will share best practices and strategies to build your online brand, effectively engage your target audience, and utilize tools like ProFinder to grow your business.

Panelists include:

Join the Chamber for a virtual joint networking event with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce.

* SkyPoint Federal Credit Union has introduced a new loan to help immigrant families more easily manage government expenses related to the immigration process. Launched in January 2021, the Pathway Loan is an exclusive, unsecured loan that offers a fixed interest rate, repayment terms up to 36 months and loan amounts up to $4,000. Read here for more information.

* Gandhi Brigade Youth Media (GBYM) is seeking a new Board member interested in being interim Board chair. GBYM is looking for a Black/African American or LatinX Spanish-speaking woman or non-binary local resident with at least some previous leadership experience. Candidates should be invested in supporting teens and their families and share the humanitarian values listed on GBYM’s website. GBYM officers and executive coach, Kim D'Abreu from Diversity Dimensions, are standing by to orient, train, and support a new board-member who wants to step into the interim Chair role. Interested candidates should email anna@youthmediamd.org for more details.

* Join Fenwick Beer & Wine on Thursday, April 1, at 7 p.m. for a free virtual wine tasting event featuring Klaus Wittauer and Chef Jackie Cipriano, experts in all aspects of Austrian wine. For more information, read here.

* Join A Wider Circle for the 2021 Virtual Race to End Poverty event beginning Saturday, April 3, and culminating on Saturday, May 1. There will be weekly themes, twice weekly workouts, trivia questions, exercise challenges, meditation and yoga, wellness workshops, nutrition and cooking classes, and more. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For details and more information, read here.

* The registration deadline to participate in the Spring 2021 MoCo Eats Week is Wednesday, March 31. Montgomery County breweries, wineries, bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, and more are eligible to participate. The event will take place April 23 to May 3. Read here for more information.

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* Small Business Owners Network Virtual Meeting - 12 noon on Thursday, April 1. Topic: When and How to Explore New Markets. (Advance registration required here.)

* Non-Profit Team Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13.

* Membership Development Committee Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27.

* Economic Development Committee Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28.

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 Business Partners - Andalman & Flynn, AFI Silver Theatre; Apex Home 

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