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BlackRock Announces New CEO and Leadership

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 Share        BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES NEW CEO AND LEADERSHIP Big Changes at BlackRock On The Cusp Of Its 20th Anniversary! AUG 04, 2022/ (0) comments BlackRock Center for the Arts, providing opportunities to explore, celebrate, and engage in the arts, announces new leadership, CEO, Katie Hecklinger and Board Chair, Stacey Terry Ormsby. Further, the Board of Trustees welcomes media specialist Rebecca Castillo to the Board and Stephen McDow to the Leadership Team as the Community Engagement and Development Director. BlackRock continues to strengthen its leadership team with these additions, all of whom bring their skills and commitment to BlackRock’s mission of … Continue reading BlackRock Announces New CEO and Leadership

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Stephen R. McDow II’s Unseen Video Of Talk At Cooperatives UK Retail Conference 2019

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“Thanks to Elaine Dean, Ed Mayo, and the entire Cooperative community in the United Kingdom for being such a good ally and friends. This is one of the coolest moments in my life.” Stephen R. McDow II In 2019, Stephen’s wife, Rebecca J. McDow, recorded his session at the 2019 Cooperatives UK Retail Conference. Stephen never shared the video because he felt the time wasn’t right. Check out the video. Related Links: Continue reading Stephen R. McDow II’s Unseen Video Of Talk At Cooperatives UK Retail Conference 2019

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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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Stephen McDow Teaches Young-People At Collective Impact’s Kids Business Expo

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On Saturday, November 14, 2020 Stephen McDow teamed up with Esther West, board member at the Federation of Worker Co-operatives and on staff at UW Center For Cooperatives, to teach young-people (8 years+) how to create a 30 second elevator … Continue reading Stephen McDow Teaches Young-People At Collective Impact’s Kids Business Expo

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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