GBCC Chamber Watch

December 3, 2024

GBCC'S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION IS TOMORROW!

Join us for GBCC's Annual Legislative Reception!

Attending the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Reception is an important opportunity to connect with the elected officials who shape local policies, while enjoying an elegant evening with fellow business leaders. It’s a unique chance to advocate for the issues that matter most to your business, learn about the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to support the business community, and gain valuable insights into upcoming legislation. This event provides direct access to decision-makers, allowing you to engage in meaningful discussions and build relationships that can influence the future of the region’s economic landscape. This is an evening you can't afford to miss!

ON-LINE TICKET SALES CLOSE AT NOON TOMORROW 12/4!

"OFF THE CLOCK" HOLIDAY EDITION!

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



hosted by 

Maggiano's Little Italy

with sponsors First National Bank

and Malech Law

5333 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015

Lite bites provided by our hosts

One beer or wine ticket included with ON-LINE REGISTRATION ONLY

DONT MISS OUR HOLIDAY RAFFLE - FABULOUS PRIZES FROM OUR DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS!

Register Early for your ON-LINE REGISTRATION ADVANTAGE:

Member-Registration: $35 online / $40 at the door

Non-Member Registration: $45 online / $50 at the door

On-line registration closes at 4:00 pm on December 10!

 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!

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS INSTALLATION RECEPTION

Please register if you intend to attend our committee meetings!

Senior Market Group

Date: Tuesday, December 10

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Health & Wellness Committee

Date: Thursday, December 12

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Membership Networking Committee

Member spotlight: Darian Packard JuicePlus+

Date: Tuesday, December 17

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Joint Committee Day of Service

at Nourishing Bethesda

Date: Thursday, December 19

Time: 5:00 pm

Register

WELCOME, NEW GBCC MEMBERS!

Please join us in welcoming new GBCC Members who joined in November!

Pollo Campero 

WeWork 

WCWCW, LLC 

Stop, Pop, & Smile Photobooth 

O’Neil Brothers Plumbing 

Assisted Living Locators Metro Alexandria 

Porsche Bethesda 

MA Carpet & Flooring 

DJW Custom Baskets & Beyond, LLC 

The Hooligans Agency 

DD Podiatry 

Ameriprise Financial

NEXTEXECS

The GBCC NextExecs closed out their 2024 meetings with a fantastic Friends Giving Pot Luck celebration in the GBCC Board Room, and are looking forward to a fantastic 2025! GBCC & the NextExecs would like to offer our appreciation to 2024 Committee Sponsor Idea Fire for helping support the activities of the group this year!

2025 GBCC DIRECTORY

Is your Directory Info Ready to Print?

Please take a moment to review your membership profile information in your portal to ensure that you are in good standing and check your current listing in the online business directory. Please let Carla know if changes need to be made by 

December 17th, 2024. 

cyoung@greaterbethesdachamber.org

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 15, 2025.

NEXTEXECS GOODWILL COALITION DRIVE

In partnership with Nourishing Bethesda, we help their mission to support nearly 5,000 individuals each month. The NextExecs’ Group does their part by hosting a hat, glove, scarf, and socks donation drive from November 1^st-December 17^th. Our goal is to have all the items collected in time to drop off to the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad on the Chamber’s Committee Volunteer Day, Thursday, December 19^th.

Amazon registry:

 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29NXE8Q01PO3R?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_LeGSRluPMoCqo

All donations are to be delivered or dropped off to the GBCC office at

7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1204, Bethesda, MD 20814

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 2024 Corporate Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

PEPCO an Exelon Company

Silver Sponsors

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.  * Suburban Hospital 

Bronze Sponsors

Atlantech Online * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Chevy Chase Acura *

Chevy Chase Land Company * Dembo Jones * Donohoe * EagleBank *Grossberg Company LLP * IdeaFire™ * Jane Fairweather Team * Lerch, Early & Brewer * Maier & Warner PR * M&T Bank * Marriott International * McKay Mortgage *

Mon Ami Gabi * Montgomery County Green Bank * National Capital Bank *

Porsche - Bethesda * Rodgers Consulting * Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott

Streamline Management * Washington Workplace * Weaver * Withum

Partner Sponsors

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center * Bethesda Urban Partnership * Decision Making Research * DrinkMore Water * Foodies, Farms & Friends * Hyatt Regency Bethesda * MoCo360 Bethesda Magazine * Nothing Bundt Cakes-Bethesda * Print1 * Sandglass Systems * sasse agency

ChamberConnect Sponsor

Membership Networking Committee

NextExec Committee Sponsor – IdeaFire™

Women's Networking Group

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