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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Hires New Director Of Membership

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The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) welcomes Stephen R. McDow II as their new Director of Membership. McDow brings more than 15 years’ experience providing marketing, outreach, partnership relations, and program development services and strategies to small businesses, startup businesses, non-profits, and trade associations. He believes that local and community-based businesses are key to building strong and resilient eco-systems that is both representative and reflective of its community. McDow is passionate about using his experience and professional background to help equitably build a highly attached and inter-connected economy and community that is also detachable. Read more Press Release can also … Continue reading Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Hires New Director Of Membership

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Stranded Vineyard Family Finds Kindness In East Falmouth Hotel By Alice Tan

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When Stephen R. McDow II and family—his wife, Rebecca; two sons Sebastien and George-Arthur; a friend; and their Great Dane, Izzy—set off on June 17 in two cars, leaving their five-generation Oak Bluffs holiday home for a 441-mile drive back to Maryland, they did not expect the day to end with a reeking dog bed, a broken Cadillac and some unexpected hospitality in East Falmouth’s Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging. Continue Reading Continue reading Stranded Vineyard Family Finds Kindness In East Falmouth Hotel By Alice Tan

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Nebulae Smart Chair projected to be ‘multi-billion dollar disruptor’ By Sam Lewis AMP UK

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A new wheelchair design from Nebulae Global is projected to be a ‘multi billion dollar disruptor’ according to a statement released by the company. The patented product is in the proof-of-concept stage of design, with Nebulae claiming it offers mobility features not usually found in similar products. More specifically The Smart Chair was developed to achieve current modalities of manual and electric wheelchairs, the company said, in addition to offering full range motion, including lowering users on to and off of the floor. Continue Reading Continue reading Nebulae Smart Chair projected to be ‘multi-billion dollar disruptor’ By Sam Lewis AMP UK

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[Repost] Great-Niece of Civil Rights Daughter Launches Benefit Corporation To Develop Mobility Device Products For Individuals With Physical Disabilities

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Monrovia, MD – 1/7/2021— Wanda L. Spence, great-niece of civil rights daughter Delilah W. Pierce, internationally renowned artist, curator, advocate, and diplomat launches Nebulae Global Benefit Corporation to manage the development and launch of mobility devices that will bring equity and greater independence to individuals with physical disabilities. Wanda put her creativity into action after a member of her church experienced a non-life-threatening fall. The experience left the church member filled with anxiety. “I could tell the church member was embarrassed and upset with her independence being diminished. I immediately started thinking about how I could create a company to develop … Continue reading [Repost] Great-Niece of Civil Rights Daughter Launches Benefit Corporation To Develop Mobility Device Products For Individuals With Physical Disabilities

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FCPS hybrid learning model decision receives mixed reaction By Katryna Perera

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…Stephen McDow, a parent of two FCPS students, had similar thoughts. He called the board’s decision “ill-advised and shortsighted.” “We followed such good and strict protocols with Gov. Hogan, and we did so well, and as soon as we loosened, this is exactly what the experts said — cases spiked again … if we just gave it another couple months, I’m sure we’d be out of the woods,” he said. Continue Reading Continue reading FCPS hybrid learning model decision receives mixed reaction By Katryna Perera

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No backpacks, no pictures: FCPS begins school year in virtual mode By Katryna Perera

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The boys’ parents, Rebecca and Stephen McDow said as stressful as it is to have them learning from home, they are glad FCPS decided against the reopening school buildings. “It’s a lot better than sending them to school and being stressed about what’s going to happen there because you know, kids don’t social distance and kids don’t keep their hands to themselves especially in the elementary school. So, I prefer this with what’s going on,” Rebecca said. Continue Reading Continue reading No backpacks, no pictures: FCPS begins school year in virtual mode By Katryna Perera

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Martin MS Alliance Invites Stephen McDow To Speak On Co-operative Movement & The Disability Community

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Stephen R. McDow II is a quintessential US national and international co-operator who embodies and lives by the 7 Co-operative Principles. Stephen looks to promote co-operative enterprises as a way of bringing solidarity amongst rural, urban and communities in-between to … Continue reading Martin MS Alliance Invites Stephen McDow To Speak On Co-operative Movement & The Disability Community

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Stephen McDow Putting People Over Profit During COVID-19

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23) No – The economy shouldn’t take precedence over COVID-19. As a family of entrepreneurs, artists, organizational leaders, and public servants, we made the deliberate choice to put #PeopleOverProfit recently by refunding our Martha’s Vineyard cottage summer income to our renters. Read More   Continue reading Stephen McDow Putting People Over Profit During COVID-19