S2E12

Moving Rockville Forward One Business at a Time with Cindy Rivarde

October 1, 2024 · 42:50

Jaime and Suzan recently spoke to Cindy Rivarde, CEO of Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) about the history of the organization, what it does for the City and its business community, and what's on the horizon. Of course, every Rockville business is her favorite, but she did highlight a few restaurants she's enjoyed recently.

Little Miner Taco, now open in Rockville Town Square
Arirang Korean Restaurant on Gude Drive
East Pearl
A&J
Eerkins
Kushi Sushi, now open in Rockville Town Square
Gyuzo
Thai Chef
Tea Mania
Mings

Not a restaurant, but a local food business, Maspanadas is the creator of the Pitman family's favorite empanadas.

You can read more about REDI on their website.
Some of the restaurants are listed on Explore Rockville.

Creators and Guests

Host

Jaime Espinosa

Jaime moved to Rockville in 2013 after separating from Active Duty; he is still an Air Force reservist. He is an attorney and in his civilian career he works for the federal government, with his office located right in Rockville. He lives with his wife and daughter in Twinbrook. When not shuttling his daughter from softball practice, to karate class, or to a swim lesson, you can likely find him at one of the local pickleball courts in the area, as he is an avid (yet surprisingly still mediocre) player.

Host

Suzan Pitman

Suzan is in her "second act" as a non-profit director after a career in the Texas public school system (she might never recover). Suzan and her husband, David, and their son, Matthew, moved to Rockville from New Braunfels, Texas in 2013 and have made East Rockville their forever home.

Guest

Cindy Stewart Rivarde

Cindy Stewart Rivarde serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Rockville Economic Development, Inc. She combines her extensive experience and demonstrated success in creating vibrant downtown spaces, encouraging economic growth, and promoting cultural initiatives to lead REDI in new and inventive ways that attract, grow, and retain businesses within the City of Rockville.

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Moving Rockville Forward One Business at a Time with Cindy Rivarde

Creators and Guests

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