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ROCKVILLE, MD: Today, the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (MCEDC) Board of Directors recommended the appointment of Ben Wu as the new President and CEO of MCEDC. The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) President and CEO Georgette "Gigi" Godwin issued the following statement regarding Mr. Wu’s appointment: "I have worked closely with Ben Wu over the years and couldn’t be more pleased with his selection as MCEDC’s new President and CEO. Ben is a well-respected friend of the business community in Montgomery County, Metro Maryland, and the entire region. His credibility and significant record of accomplishments hold the promise that Ben can unite critical stakeholders to work towards a stronger economic direction for our County." Mr. Wu is familiar to many in Montgomery County and, specifically, MCCC members through his regular engagement and support of MCCC’s Signature Events and advocacy efforts. Further, Mr. Wu comes to MCEDC from the Maryland Department of Commerce which has supported the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation’s Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) through a grant for the last seven years. MCCC has worked with MCEDC on many initiatives and programs and looks forward to future partnerships to further cultivate economic development in our county and the region. ### About the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) is a membership organization that accelerates members’ success through effective advocacy, programs, and events. Its membership includes small, medium, and large organizations representing a wide range of industries. For more information, visit www.mcccmd.com.
ROCKVILLE, MD: Today, the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (MCEDC) Board of Directors recommended the appointment of Ben Wu as the new President and CEO of MCEDC. The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) President and CEO Georgette "Gigi" Godwin issued the following statement regarding Mr. Wu’s appointment:
"I have worked closely with Ben Wu over the years and couldn’t be more pleased with his selection as MCEDC’s new President and CEO. Ben is a well-respected friend of the business community in Montgomery County, Metro Maryland, and the entire region. His credibility and significant record of accomplishments hold the promise that Ben can unite critical stakeholders to work towards a stronger economic direction for our County."
Mr. Wu is familiar to many in Montgomery County and, specifically, MCCC members through his regular engagement and support of MCCC’s Signature Events and advocacy efforts. Further, Mr. Wu comes to MCEDC from the Maryland Department of Commerce which has supported the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation’s Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) through a grant for the last seven years. MCCC has worked with MCEDC on many initiatives and programs and looks forward to future partnerships to further cultivate economic development in our county and the region.
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About the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) is a membership organization that accelerates members’ success through effective advocacy, programs, and events. Its membership includes small, medium, and large organizations representing a wide range of industries. For more information, visit www.mcccmd.com.