Restaurants & Cafés Restaurantes & Cafés

Alamo Grill Tex-Mex

11310 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-760-7660 • www.alamotexmex.com

Alamo Grill Tex-Mex Carry-out and Catering invites you to try their fresh, house-made specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. When you choose Alamo for your Tex-Mex favorites, you know that the food will be made fresh and in house, including their soups and pupusas.

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Cabanita Peruvian Restaurant

11305 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-8691

This cozy restaurant serves specialties from the Arequipa region in the south of Peru, such as the triple arequipeña. The name "Cabanita" comes from the owners' hometown of Cabaconde, Peru, where a type of corn called "cabanita" is cultivated. The family takes pride in their clean, healthy style of cooking.

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DeJaBel Café

2519 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-946-0020 • www.dejabelcafe.com

DeJaBel Café is Wheaton's only independent coffee shop, serving specialty Counter Culture coffees, teas, smoothies, pastries, salads and sandwiches. DeJaBel has a warm, family-friendly environment with art on display, free wi-fi, and comfortable seating. DeJaBel's unique name is a combination of the names of the owners' three daughters.

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El Pulgarcito del Callao

11333 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-5395

Peruvian and Latin specialties are on the menu at El Pulgarcito, a small family restaurant that also provides carry-out and catering.

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Ferdinand's Restaurant

11300 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-1617

"One of the area's last holdouts of Continental cuisine...Retro pleasure for diners after a good old prime rib with a baked potato and sour cream." - The Washingtonian. Ferdinand's has been a Wheaton landmark since 1970. Famous for prime rib and crabcakes, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner everyday but Monday.

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Hollywood East Café

New location coming soon • www.hollywoodeastcafe.com

Serving up some of the Washington area's best dim sum, Cantonese food, and live jazz on Fridays, Hollywood East Café is a gathering place for local foodies and families. The Washingtonian ranked Hollywood East in their lists of 100 Best Restaurants and Cheap Eats in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

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Los Chorros Restaurant

2420 Blueridge Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-1066 • www.loschorrosrestaurant.com

The Lazo family opened Los Chorros two decades ago hoping to bring an authentic taste of El Salvador to Wheaton. The restaurant has been doing just that since 1989, gaining positive reviews from area food critics while still maintaining a casual, home-away-from home atmosphere.

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Marchones Italian Specialties

11224 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-4150

Since 1955, Marchones Italian Specialties has been serving up subs, deli meats and cheeses that are celebrated by Italians and aficionados of Italian cuisine all over the DC area. Marchones also provides catering and has a small selection of market items for your home-style Italian cooking needs.

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Moby Dick Sushi

11220 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-3910

Moby Dick is a small family-owned restaurant in downtown Wheaton that serves simple, high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine. Moby Dick is beloved by local foodies, featured in the Washingtonian, and a Washington Post Editor's Pick.

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Nava Thai

11301 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 240-430-0495 • navathai.food.officelive.com

Nava Thai is no longer one of Wheaton's little secrets. Rave reviews in the Washington Post and the Washingtonian have increased the popularity of this restaurant whose owners are also the ones in the kitchen preparing authentic Thai dishes. The restaurant has a full bar and also offers carry out.

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Nick's Diner

11199 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-5459

"Nick's is the real thing--an old-school diner, from the tin façade to the chrome swivel stools." - The Washingtonian. The Markopoulos family has been serving up breakfast, award-winning meatloaf, and Greek specialties to Wheaton locals since 1982. Breakfast and lunch are served every day except Tuesday at this corner landmark.

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Nut House Pizza

11419 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-5900

This kosher pizzeria has been serving up fresh pies ever since it took over the former location of a Planters Nut House decades ago. Pizza lovers can also choose from healthy alternatives like vegetarian toppings and whole wheat crust. Nut House makes their fries in house with Ira's famous seasoning. Delivery available.

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Royal Mile Pub

2407 Price Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-946-4511 • www.royalmilepub.com

The Royal Mile Pub has been nestled in downtown Wheaton for more than 20 years. Featuring delectable Scottish and American fare, 75 single malt scotches, 11 draft beers, and live entertainment in a casual family atmosphere, it's no wonder the pub is a Washington Post Editor's Pick.

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Saigonese Restaurant

11232 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-946-8002 • www.saigoneserestaurant.com

For 16 years, Saigonese Restaurant has been hailed as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the Wheaton area. Saigonese serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine with many healthy, fresh options; the vegetarian menu is a favorite for many local vegetarians. Saigonese also serves lunch and flavorful Vietnamese sandwiches.

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Sergio's Place Restaurant

11324 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-962-7066 • www.lasguanacas.com/sergios.htm

The Cruz family expanded Las Guanacas, their tortilla production business, by opening Sergio's Place in 2002 to cater to the demand for authentic, well-made Salvadorian and Latin American cuisine. The restaurant delivers within a 2-mile radius and also features live entertainment on weekends. "Sergio's goes beyond the clichés." - The Washingtonian.

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Song Phat Noodle Grill

11315 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-929-2822

The owners of Hong Phat recently added a Vietnamese eatery to their grocery store. The menu includes savory pho soups, vermicelli dishes, grilled meats and seafood, spring and summer rolls, and a selection of tropical hot and cold beverages.

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Groceries & Bakeries Mercados & Panaderías

Caramelo Bakery

11301 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-9330

The tempting smell of freshly-baked, sweet and savory goods fills the air around Caramelo Bakery. Try something familiar or something new from the display cases full of traditional favorites from all over the Americas. The Bolivian salteña empanadas and torta de piña are not to be missed.

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Filipino Home Baking & Grocery Store

11222 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-2800

This family-owned market carries many products that are essential to Filipino cooking. If you're not looking for ingredients to prepare your own lumpia, you'll also find frozen items and fresh baked goods for an authentic taste of the Philippines.

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Hung Phat Grocery

11315 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-929-0725

This ethnic market carries a spectacular variety of Southeast Asian food. Fresh produce, freshly made rice noodles, meats, frozen fish, dried and canned food, sauces, and many exotic beverages are among the products sold at Hung Phat. The friendly, multilingual owners are there to help you find what you need.

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La Salvadoreñita Grocery

11417 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-8126

At this international grocery store you can find domestic and imported food products; fresh meat, fish, cheeses, and breads; spices; piñatas and other household goods. The meat and fish at La Salvadoreñita are fresh and no chemical preservatives are added.

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Thomas Market

2650 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-0839

This pristine shop may seem small but it is home to a colorful selection of imported fine foods essential to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The deli case has fresh cheeses and olives, and the shelves are stacked with dried, canned, and preserved items, nuts, oils, coffee, sweets, and more.

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Unique Retail Shops Tiendas Únicas

By Brazil

11333 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-962-8274 • www.bybrazilmd.com

As its name suggests, By Brazil sells imported products such as açaí juice, guaraná, coffee, chocolates, and other goods. You can also enjoy a Brazilian coffee when you order savory Brazilian pastries at the counter or while you shop. By Brazil provides money transfer and travel agency services as well.

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Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center

11151 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-946-8808 • www.chucklevins.com

Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center was founded in 1960 by Chuck and Marge Levin and has been located in Wheaton since 1968. Chuck's is truly a family operation with a reputation for customer service, competitive pricing, large inventory, and integrity that remains legendary in the retail music industry.

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Elbe's Beer and Wine

2522 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-4585 • www.elbesbeerandwine.com

Proudly serving the Wheaton community since 1951, Elbe's is a family-owned and operated store with a large selection of beer and wine, from local labels to imports from around the globe. The selection is constantly expanding and includes seasonal specials. Elbe's also provides kegs, ice, and dry ice.

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Four J's Party Supply

11218 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-946-5257

The Four J's shop has a small selection of party supplies and greeting cards, but this locally-owned business also provides many more services, including: balloons, party equipment rentals, videography and photography, and more. Four J's is also a Western Union agent and can wire money to any country.

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Marian's Connections

11221 Rose Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-5818 • www.mariansconnections.com

Marian's Connections specializes in upscale new and pre-owned clothing and accessories for women. In addition to providing a place for a relaxed shopping experience, Marian's Connections sells only the highest-quality items and carries the best selection of misses and plus sizes in the area.

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Showcase Aquarium

11250 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-6464

When you step into Showcase Aquarium, it's like stepping into an underwater world. Showcase sells fresh and saltwater tropical fish, fancy goldfish, and Japanese koi. The shop also carries a wide selection of fish food, live aquarium and outdoor pond plants, and most other supplies.

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The Arc of Montgomery County Thrift Store

2658 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-5666 • www.arcmontmd.org

The Arc Thrift Store both accepts donations of and sells used clothing, housewares, furniture and other items. Friendly staff and volunteers manage the store, the profits of which benefit the The Arc's work to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with opportunities to live, learn, work and play.

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The Brazilian Market

11425 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-8412

The Brazilian Market is a little piece of Brazil in Maryland. Here you can find fresh, processed and frozen foodstuffs from Brazil. The market carries carne seca, linguiça, bacalhau, and much more. You can also find Brazilian music, movies, beauty products and other goods.

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The Little Bitts Shop

11244 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-2733

The Little Bitts Shop is the only cake and candy supply store of its kind in Montgomery County. Little Bitts offers hard-to-find cake decorating items as well as classes in cake decorating and candy making.

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The Toy Exchange

11265 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-929-0690 • www.thetoyexchange.com

A palace of wonders for both kids and collectors, the Toy Exchange is part museum and part playland. An extensive collection of old toys, trains, and collectibles are for sale, and the owners are always buying, selling or trading retro and antique collectibles.

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Professional & Personal Services Servicios Profesionales & Personales

A-One Cash

11226 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-8850

Conveniently located in downtown Wheaton, A-One Cash offers friendly, informative service to customers who need to make transactions such as check cashing, bill payment, money orders, or money transfers. The staff is bilingual (English and Spanish), and the store is open seven days a week.

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All Eco Center

2662 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 • www.allecocenter.com

All Eco Center is a new design studio dedicated to providing sustainable building materials and energy efficient products. More information coming soon.

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Central Auto Care

2405-B Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-3902

Central Auto Care has been keeping Wheaton's engines running for over a decade. The shop's qualified technicians can repair and provide maintenance for your foreign or domestic vehicle.

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Color Carpetworks Floor & Tile

11414 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-6050

Color Carpetworks has a complete floor covering showroom featuring carpet, ceramic, laminate, vinyl and wood products. The company also provides full kitchen and bath renovations. At Color Carpetworks, you'll find the local advantage of personalized service and quality workmanship.

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Derrick & Darren's Barber Shop

11261 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-2210

Derrick & Darren's Barber Shop has been in Wheaton for the past 13 years and is still going strong. The barber shop also has a full service hair salon next door.

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Gail's Vegetarian Catering

11307 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-7602 • www.gailsvegetarian.com

Gail's provides gourmet vegetarian catering for business and social events with guests numbering from 12 to 400. The chef and her staff try to use locally-grown and produced products as often as possible.

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GiraMondo Wine Adventures

11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-841-7609 • www.giramondowine.com

GiraMondo Wine Adventures designs, organizes and conducts public and private wine seminars and tastings around the DC metro area, as well as wine tours and vacations. The company has a wine consulting and investing division (GiraMondo Wine Ventures) that assists wineries all around the world with value added consulting services.

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Instant Sign Center

11252 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-3191

Need a custom sign? Instant Sign Center produces signs, vehicle lettering, convention signage, promotional signage, magnetic signs, and more. This family-owned business can also take care of your large digital format printing needs.

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Johanna's Vacuum Sales & Service

11401 Grandview Avenue, Suite 2, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-7097

Johanna's provides free estimates and same-day service or service while you wait for vacuums and sewing machines. Johanna's also sells vacuum cleaners and carries vacuum parts, including bags, belts and filters.

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Kelea Professional Services LLC

11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-1777 • www.keleab.com

KELEA is an information technology, executive and clerical staffing company that brings over 25 years of experience working with federal and local governments, and small and large corporations in the private sector. KELEA is also committed to staying current with rapidly changing technology through continuous training.

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Kindness Animal Hospital

2130 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-2511 • www.kindnesshospital.com

Founded in 1956, Kindness Animal Hospital is one of the two oldest existing veterinary hospitals in Montgomery County. A general veterinary practice and member of the American Association of Animal Hospitals, Kindness strives to provide the highest quality facility to serve your pet's every health care need.

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Maureen Carrington, The Refinance Lady

10400 Eastwood Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901 • 301-651-3257 • www.therefinancelady.com

Maureen Carrington, "The Refinance Lady," provides customized service in mortgage purchase, refinance, and equity loan origination. She is your local connection to regional and national lenders. (Commercial and residential services available.)

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Maxtor Contracting Group

3602 Isbell Street, Silver Spring, MD 20906 • 301-830-8186 • www.maxtor-cg.com

Maxtor is a small local construction company specialized in kitchen & bath and remodeling that takes pride in helping homeowners and families transform their homes and outdoor spaces into places of beauty and rest.

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Moshe Briel & Associates LLC

1305 Arbor View Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-801-1972 • www.brielmethod.com

Moshe Briel Associates provides consulting services in all areas of financial management, from investment and retirement planning to risk management and estate conservation. Moshe Briel Associates helps clients develop a comprehensive, cohesive financial strategy that fits their unique needs and enables them to meet both short- and long-term objectives.

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Nana Design

11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-5669 • www.nana-design.com

Nana is a full-service graphic design firm that works with government agencies, nonprofits and socially responsible businesses to solve their unique communication challenges. While Nana Design approaches each project differently, everything they do is grounded in their core values of creativity, strategic thinking, collaboration, integrity and social responsibility.

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Organic Design Works

2639 Cory Terrace, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-1242 • www.organicdesignworks.com

Organic Design Works has a ten-year history of helping businesses and nonprofits develop an eco-friendly identity with state-of-the-art graphic design and web development. Organic Design Works focuses on building lasting relationships and making environmentally sound choices in order to contribute to the long-term success of the Wheaton community.

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Ray Picture Framing

11236 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-4126

If you are looking for fine quality custom framing, stop by Ray Picture Framing, a shop that has been in Wheaton since 1958. You'll see the difference in the details when your fine art, photograph or keepsake is framed by hand at Ray's.

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Renegade T-Shirts

2127 Cambridge Park Court, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-576-3249 • www.renegadetshirts.com

Renegade produces t-shirts featuring funny, political and outrageous designs. Renegade also makes custom t-shirts, mouse pads, aprons and tote bags.

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Speedy Signs

2664 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-8200 • www.speedysignsinc.com

Speedy Signs is a family-owned, full-service sign and graphics company, dedicated to excellent customer service and high-quality products and services. Speedy Signs' goal is to enhance your image and increase your profits. "A business with no sign is a sign of no business."

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SW Creatives LLC

11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-891-0111 • www.swcreatives.com

SW Creatives is a visual communications design and marketing firm. From print to web design, SW Creatives will help solve your communications challenges by learning your business and culture and finding the best combination of marketing tools to meet your needs. SW Creatives designs communications that click.

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Waldman & Diamond, Chartered

2815 University Blvd. West, Kensington, MD 20895 • 301-933-4500 • www.rumpolelaw.com

The law firm Waldman & Diamond has been part of the Wheaton community for 20 years. The firm helps small businesses and other clients who need wills or have injury claims, family problems, criminal or juvenile charges, or serious traffic violations.

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Wheaton Body Shop

11308 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-4343

Wheaton Body Shop is the neighborhood specialist in auto body service and repairs. Bring your vehicle down to the shop for personal service and quality workmanship.

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Wheaton Studio of Dance

11216 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-5111 • www.wheatonstudioofdance.com

During 50 years of service to the community, Wheaton Studio of Dance has motivated and nourished dancers in a caring and warm environment. Many of the area's best dancers have been trained here. Dancers young and old can take classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern and hip-hop.

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WISE Comprehensive Solutions LLC

11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-3711 • www.consultwcs.com

WCS is an information technology, security and compliance consulting firm that challenges corporate and government entities to perfect their performance in keeping with their defined strategic goals. Based in Wheaton, WCS has not only thrived in this community but also demonstrated its effectiveness nationally and globally.

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Nonprofit Organizations Organizaciones Comunitarias

Identity, Inc.

414 E. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 • 301-963-5900 • www.identity.ws

Identity is a nonprofit organization that works with Latino youth to empower them to reach their full potential and successfully transition into adulthood by providing them with knowledge, life skills, support and positive role models. Identity's activities include after school programs, parent workshops, programs for gang prevention and more.

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Latino Economic Development Corporation

2405 Price Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 1-866-977-5332 • www.ledcmetro.org

The Latino Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the wealth-building capacity of Latinos and other underserved communities in the Washington area. LEDC seeks to strengthen small businesses, to increase homeownership, to preserve affordable housing, and to revitalize the neighborhoods where it provides services.

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Signal Financial Federal Credit Union

3015 University Blvd. West, Kensington, MD 20895 • 301-933-9100 • www.sfonline.org

Signal Financial is a cooperative bank, owned and operated by its members. At the credit union, there is no select group of shareholders that profits more than anyone else. All members profit -- individually and collectively. Signal Financial strives to provide quality and fairly-priced financial services for its members.

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Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce

2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-949-0080 • www.wkchamber.org

The Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce promotes the prosperity and attractiveness of the greater Wheaton and Kensington business community by representing its needs to citizens, government, and business organizations. It advances economic development efforts and works with all sectors of the community to achieve common goals.

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Individual Members Miembros Individuales

Adam Pagnucco

maryland-politics.blogspot.com

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James Mensah, State Farm Insurance Agent

2521 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-1010 • www.statefarm.com

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Maria J. Miranda, Los Taxes

11248 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-933-3766 • www.lostaxes.com

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