A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM YOUR GBCC STAFF | |
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2023 has been a wonderful year at the Chamber, thanks to our Board of Directors & members!
We have loved seeing so many of you networking, engaging with the Chamber and advancing your businesses.
We look forward to inspiring, advocating, and supporting our business community in the new year. We are excited to continue connecting with our members and welcoming new businesses to the organization.
We hope you and your loved ones have a prosperous, healthy, and safe New Year!
Warmest Regards,
Allie, Carla & Clarissa
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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
We are grateful for the opportunity to share just a few stories, representative of the many connections made through GBCC this year. We can't wait to see how member-to-member relationships flourish in 2024.
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“Over the past year my company, The Wine Concierge, forged a relationship with KC and her amazing team at Potomac City Lifestyle. It’s been a pleasure. I must thank the Chamber for the introductions.”
- Leslie Frelow, Owner,
The Wine Concierge
Potomac Lifestyle Magazine
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"As we were selecting out vendors to help us launch our business, we first looked through the GBCC Directory for all our vendors, because we wanted to connect with Bethesda businesses and begin creating that community. We worked with Goodfellow Construction, Pels Law and Sandy Spring Bank - all great Chamber connections!"
- Maribel Ponist, Owner, HotWorx Bethesda
Goodfellow Construction
Pels Law
Sandy Spring Bank
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"I met Dave West with Capital Bank at my first GBCC 'Off The Clock' happy hour in September. Almost immediately we realized an opportunity to work together on quite a few businesses we were both engaged with at the time. I'm happy to say that thanks to the GBCC and the very welcoming, professional, and well-run events each month, Dave and I have gone on to build not only an excellent business partnership, but a great friendship as well!" - Jason Hetrick, PayClarity
I met Jason Hetrick while attending the September Off the Clock happy hour, it was his first time attending a GBCC event, and he was considering becoming a member. We had such a great time discussing the business landscape of today that we scheduled time to talk the following week. Since then, Jason joined the Chamber and has become a great asset for me, and my customers. I look forward to a long beneficial relationship.”
-David West, Capital Bank
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“LIBCo was very excited to be introduced to Kat and Will with Marriott Bethesda Downtown @ Marriott HQ through Carla at the Chamber, which quickly led to a meeting at Marriott so Will could sample our signature IPAs. Will loved them and so began a very fruitful relationship between our two organizations. We're very thankful to be working with Kat, Will, and the Marriott team, and to Carla and the Chamber for their invaluable ability to create meaningful relationships for their members.”
Andrew & Jasmine Dill and Mike Catudal, Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company
Marriott Bethesda Downtown was very fortunate to be introduced to Jasmine, Andrew and Michael through Carla at the Chamber, which lead to a meeting between us all to sample some great beer and introduce ourselves. Not only were the beers incredibly delicious but the story, hard work, and dedication that all three put into their product instantly had me on board with bringing in their beer and beginning a very promising relationship between our two organizations. I couldn’t be more gracious for LIBCO and to Carla and the Chamber for their amazing ability to bring this community together.
- Will Shiffrin, Food & Beverage Director, Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ
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INSTALLATION RECEPTION EARLY BIRD TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! | |
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Tickets 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.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your fellow Chamber members and showcase your business at one of our premiere events - claim tickets or sponsorship today!
INDIVIDUAL EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON-SALE NOW THROUGH JANUARY 9!
MEMBER TICKETS
Early Bird - $175 / Standard $225
NON-MEMBER TICKETS
Early Bird - $225 / Standard $275
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"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR | |
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Join us for our monthly "Off the Clock" Networking Happy Hour,
hosted by
TACOMBI
4749 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Lite bites will be provide by our host
~Cash Bar~
Register Early for your ON-LINE REGISTRATION ADVANTAGE:
Member-Registration: $15 online / $20 at the door
Non-Member Registration: $25 online / $30 at the door
On-line registration closes 4:00 January 9.
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!
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GBCC is excited to announce our 2024 international travel opportunity -
The Chamber is going to the French Riviera!
This fabulous travel package is open to Chamber Members and Non-Members alike!
More details coming soon!
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Please register to attend committee meetings | |
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Senior Market Group Meeting
Date: Tuesday, January 9
Time: 9:00 am
Register
Hospitality Roundtable
Date: Tuesday, January 9
Time:2:00 pm
Register
Healthcare & Wellness Thought Leadership Council
Date: Thursday, January 11
Time: 9:00 am
Register
Membership Networking Committee
Date: Tuesday, January 16
Time: 9:00 am
Register
Chamber Connect
Sponsored by Sandy Spring Bank
Date: Tuesday, January 23
Time: 8:30 am
Register
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Community Business Exchange
Date: Tuesday, January 23
Time: 10:00 am
Register
NextExecs
Sponsored by IdeaFire™
Date: Tuesday, January 23
Time: 4:00 pm
Register
Economic Development Committee
Date: Wednesday, January 24
Time:8:00am
Register
Real Estate Committee
Date: Wednesday, January 24
Time: 9:00
Register
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BECOME A 2024 GBCC SPONSOR! | |
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Elevate your profile and support GBCC in 2024!
Our annual corporate, committee, and board room sponsorships offer year-long opportunities to showcase your business! Learn more and become a sponsor today!
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GOODWILL COALITION DONATION TO NOURISHING BETHESDA | |
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Goodwill Coalition, who attended the Annual Gala, participated in the NextExecs' Trivia Game Night and/or purchased raffle tickets at the Holiday Mixer! Through your generosity, we were able to present Nourishing Bethesda with a check for $8,000 which has been used to purchase grocery gift cards for their clients. | |
MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING COMMITTEE | |
Our final meeting of 2023 was our December Membership Networking Committee - and this is a group with exciting things in store for 2024! We look forward to future membership walk-arounds and to seeing this committee grow as it continues its commitment to recruiting, retaining and engaging with our members. A special thank you to Jason Hetrick of PayClarity for sharing information with the group about payments, payroll and point of sale solutions. | |
BETHESDA MEETING HOUSE VISIT | |
GBCC Staff, along with local elected officials and stakeholders, had the opportunity to tour the Bethesda Meeting House, "The Church that named Bethesda" on Wednesday, December 20th as guests of the Bethesda Historical Society. BHS is in the process of acquiring the church and the adjacent parsonage to restore and preserve these two very important buildings in our community. | |
SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE 2024 GBCC DIRECTORY | |
DEADLINE EXTENDED - LAST CALL:
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 29th, 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.
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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
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Learn more about The Chamber's upcoming events.
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Thank You to Our 2023 Corporate Sponsors | |
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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™
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