December 12, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

DON'T MISS OUR FINAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!



"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HOLIDAY MIXER IS THURSDAY - REGISTER TODAY!

Join us for our "Off the Clock" Networking Happy Hour and

GBCC's ANNUAL HOLIDAY MIXER - OUR FINAL EVENT OF 2024!

hosted by 

The AC Hotel Bethesda

18th Floor

Fabulous food provided by Corella, our host's in-house restaurant

~cash bar~

Announcing the return of our

ANNUAL HOLIDAY RAFFLE

featuring gifts and experiences from our member companies!

Proceeds benefit our Goodwill Coalition Drive

Have cash or your credit card at the ready to purchase raffle tickets!

Register Early for your ON-LINE REGISTRATION ADVANTAGE:

Member-Registration: $30 online / $35 at the door

Non-Member Registration: $50 online / $55 at the door

On-line registration closes 4:30 December 14. 

 Not a GBCC member, but interested in learning what GBCC is all about? 

Non-members are welcome to attend up to 2 GBCC events or committee meetings prior to joining!

2023 GOODWILL COALITION DRIVE ENDS THIS WEEK -

MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TODAY!

The Goodwill Coalition's drive to provide families in need with grocery gift cards this holiday season closes this week!

We're making progress toward reaching our goal - but we're not there yet!

WE HAVE EXTENDED OUR DRIVE THROUGH FRIDAY 12/15!



Your contribution makes the difference!

INSTALLATION RECEPTION

Sponsorships for the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce

2024 Installation Reception and Annual Membership Meeting are now available!

The Installation Reception is our opportunity to formally welcome the new GBCC Board of Directors and to recognize our outgoing Board. This year we are re-introducing the Annual Membership Meeting component to our Installation Reception, ensuring that the evening is inviting and invigorating to all Chamber members. This exciting event will be reception style in the rooftop ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Bethesda.

You don't want to miss this opportunity to showcase your business at one of our premiere events - claim your sponsorship today! Individual ticket sales will open soon.

GBCC MEMBER MINUTE

WITH MACY'S

We all know the long standing reputation of Macy's department stores, but did you know certain locations like the one in Westfield Montgomery Mall offer in an in-house personal stylist team? Meet Polina Sapir and Sarah Shuler, your Macy's Personal Stylists, here to assist with all your shopping needs - from every day to special occasion to corporate.

Visit them on the 2nd level of Macy's department store, call to schedule your appointment, or visit them online at www.macys.com/personalstylist

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Please register to attend committee meetings

Senior Market Group (SMG)

Date: Tuesday, December 12

Time: 9:00 AM

Register

Health & Wellness Committee

Date: Thursday, December 14

Time: 9:00 AM

Register

Membership Networking Committee

Date: Tuesday, December 19

Time: 9:00 AM

Register

GBCC NEWS

THE BETHESDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY RIBBON CUTTING

Congratulations to the Bethesda Historical Society on opening their first offices! The suite, dedicated to the preservation of our local history, is welcoming and informative! Thank you for inviting us to help in dedicating your new space.

NEXTEXECS TRIVIA NIGHT

The NextExecs hosted a fantastic Trivia night fundraiser in support of the Goodwill Coalition at Sports and Social Bethesda. Congratulations to first place winners the Buchbinder Brains, and second place winners the Next Tribecs.

Thank you to everyone who came out to participate or cheer -

we are pleased to share that the NextExecs raised $1,000 for the Goodwill Coalition!

WOMEN'S NETWORKING GROUP

The Women's Networking Group held their last meeting of the year at Le Bonday, with a make-up tutorial presented by Maria Mora of It Cosmetics, who shared tips on creating hassle-free looks that take you from day to night.

LE BONDAY RIBBON CUTTING

Congratulations to Le Bonday on opening their new store in Congressional Plaza!

Le Bonday is a luxury lifestyle boutique with home decor, corporate and personal gifts, luxury resale items and ready to wear clothing lines. We appreciated the opportunity to celebrate your new location!

NEXTEXECS DAY OF SERVICE

Our NextExecs turned out a second time during the week for their Day of Service. The team participated in Nourishing Bethesda's food packing event, ensuring that members of our community in need have access to a variety of healthy fresh

 and shelf-stable foods each week.

MINORITY LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

GBCC Staff had the opportunity to attend the 23rd Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast, presented by the Asian American Political Alliance, the African American chamber of Commerce, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County. We enjoyed hearing from our Federal, State and County Elected Officials, and appreciate MCAEL hosting us for the event.

Please join us in welcoming our new members

 who joined in November!

Capital Camps and Retreat Center

DMH Consulting Group DBA Speaking with Impact

Kim Construction

Capital Investment LLC

DIG

TMAC Communications LLC

Maggiano's Little Italy

Bethesda Historical Society

2024 GBCC PRINTED DIRECTORY

Is your Directory info ready to print?

Please take a moment to review your membership profile information in your portal or check your current listing in the online business directory. Then, let us know if changes need to be made by December 15th, 2023. 

If your company is not yet a member of the GBCC and you wish to be included in the directory, please submit your membership application by January 15th, 2024.

SPONSORED CONTENT

On 12/15, Finnegans Wake (owned by an officer’s family) will host a fundraiser for

Sgt. Kepp. Finnegan’s is located at 100 Gibbs St. in Rockville

According to the Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America, “a retirement where people completely stop working, may be a thing of the past.” Its 2023 research study by Fractl found that “over half (58%) of Americans (64% of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers) may be…open to working indefinitely – but the reasons aren’t purely financial. Would-be working retirees are motivated by values like personal fulfillment (41%) and having a sense of purpose (37%), just as much as potential financial needs (40%).”

The article at https://www.empower.com/the-currency/life/the-ideal-retirement-in-america also includes information about retirement concerns, preferred retirement locations, and desired use of time.

Not a GBCC member yet? Join today and network with hundreds of businesses, take advantage of resourceful opportunities, and receive discounts on Chamber hosted events.

Contact Carla Young, Director of Membership & Community Relations, cyoung@greaterbethesdachamber.org or (301) 652-4900 ext. 200

Thank You to Our 2023 Corporate Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

PEPCO an Exelon Company

Silver Sponsors

The Chevy Chase Land Company * Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.  * Suburban Hospital 

Bronze Sponsors

Atlantech Online * Buchbinder Tunick & Co. * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Dembo Jones * EagleBank * Electric Advisors, Inc. * Grossberg Company LLP * IdeaFire™ * The Jane Fairweather Team * Lerch, Early & Brewer * Maier & Warner PR * M&T Bank * Marriott International * McKay Mortgage Company * Mon Ami Gabi * Rodgers Consulting * Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. * TDG/SILVEROCK Realty * Washington Workplace * WithumSmith+Brown, PC

Partner Sponsors

AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown * Bethesda Magazine * Decision Making Research * Foodies Farms & Friends * Griswold Home Care BCC * Hyatt Regency Bethesda *

Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center * Nothing Bundt Cakes-Bethesda * Print1 * Sandglass Systems * sasse agency

ChamberConnect Sponsor - Sandy Spring Bank

NextExec Committee Sponsor - IdeaFire™