March 2017 – Growing East County

East County includes Burnt Mills, Briggs Chaney, Burtonsville, Calverton, Colesville, Cloverly, Fairland, Hillandale, Spencerville, & White Oak

Tax credits in Burtonsville/Briggs Chaney could encourage redevelopment, jobs

Photo of vacant lot and dilapidated grocery store.

6/28/2017 Update: The Maryland Department of Commerce approved the Burtonsville/Briggs Chaney EZ application! This spring, Montgomery County will submit an application to the Maryland Department of Commerce (MDOC) to establish an “Enterprise Zone” (EZ) in […]

Photos of Global Food Grand Opening

Global Food opened yesterday at Briggs Chaney Marketplace, in the location of the old Safeway. Below are some photos and statements from community members, elected officials, and non-profits about this momentous occasion for East County. Peter Myo […]