ChamberWatch, January 16, 2024

GBCC ChamberWatch

January 16, 2024

BOARD INSTALLATION RECEPTION TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE - EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED THROUGH THURSDAY!

2024 Board of Directors Installation Reception and Annual Membership Meeting early bird rates are extended because YOU should be there, too! Join the who's who of Bethesda as we celebrate our Board & Membership!

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 penthouse ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Bethesda with fabulous fare and elevate beer and wine parings.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your fellow Chamber members and showcase your business at one of our premiere events - claim your tickets or sponsorship today!

EARLY BIRD TICKET SALES EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 18

MEMBER TICKETS

Early Bird - $175 / $225 after January 18

NON-MEMBER TICKETS

Early Bird - $225 / $275 after January 18

EARLY BIRD TICKETS HERE!

BECOME A SPONSOR

ANNUAL SMG BREAKFAST

SPONSOR A TABLE

TRAVEL WITH THE CHAMBER

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!

Spend 7 Nights at a 4 star hotel in Cannes, home of the world famous Film Festival, and enjoy excursions to Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, the Lerin Islands, St. Tropez, Grasse,

St. Paul De Venece, San Remo, Antibes and Niece.

There is so much included for the incredible price of $3,499, if you register by March 31:

 Round trip airfare

 7 Nights First Class Hotel

 12 Meals (7B, 2L, 3D)

 Sightseeing per itinerary

 Admissions per itinerary

 Professional Tour Manager

 And more!

Don't miss your opportunity to travel with the Chamber in 2024 and build stronger business connections as you explore the French Riviera!

LEARN MORE AND SECURE YOUR PLACE IN THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Please register to attend committee meetings

Membership Networking Committee

Sponsored by IdeaFire™

Date: Tuesday, January 23

Time: 4:00 pm

Economic Development Committee

Date: Wednesday, January 24

Time:8:00am

Real Estate Committee

with guest Artie Harris, Chair, Montgomery County Planning Board

Date: Wednesday, January 24

Time: 9:00

NextExecs Meeting & Happy Hour - Please Register

SWEARING-IN OF GBCC OFFICERS

Congratulations to GBCC's 2024 Officers, (L to R) Verelyn Gibbs Watson - Chair Elect, Monique Sanfuentes - Chair, Andy Fraser - Immediate Past Chair, and Angela Juvelis - VP of Finance, who were sworn in at our first Executive Committee Meeting of the year! We look forward to celebrating our full Board of Directors on January 25th at the Installation Reception and Annual Membership Meeting!

MoCo360's Best of Bethesda

Join us in congratulating our GBCC members who were voted

MoCo360’s Best of Bethesda 2024

(Listed in Alphabetical Order)

AMR Commercial

Babycat Brewery

Bacchus of Lebanon

Bethesda Central Farm Market

Counseling Center of Maryland

Dog Haus

Health For Life

Henry’s Sweet Retreat

Hip Flask

Jane Fairweather Team of Long & Foster

Mon Ami Gabi

Olazzo

Palisades of Bethesda

Potomac Audiology

Salon Roi

Sandy Spring Builders

Strathmore

Suburban Hospital

Tacombi

Westfield Montgomery Mall

We are so fortunate to have such incredible members representing the Greater Bethesda area. Congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists. Read the full issue online or pick up a copy the next time you visit the GBCC Boardroom.

BECOME A 2024 GBCC SPONSOR!

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!

Corporate Sponsorships

Committee Sponsorships

Boardroom Sponsorship

MCPS SUMMER RISE PROGRAM

Join the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Department of Partnerships as they host the first ever Summer RISE Host Summit on January 30, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gather with previous and other prospective or new hosts to learn about the program, best practices for implementation, and opportunities to support students beyond Summer RISE. Sign up NOW for the event and invite a friend/colleague to learn more to help us reach as many students as possible!

Contact Davida Gurstelle at Davida_Gurstelle@mcpsmd.org or call 240-740-5599 with questions.

“Just as they entered the world in large quantities following World War II, baby boomers—and even older Gen Xers—are now exiting the workforce in a mass retirement,” wrote Neil Costa in Fast Company. The exodus is causing headaches for employers that lack essential staff, skills, or knowledge transfer systems.

“Flextirement” may be the solution. It enables employees “to semi-retire, never fully leaving their current job or finding a new opportunity but working in some part-time capacity. This could be focused on key initiatives, a project basis, or a mentorship role.”

Costa provides practical “how-tos’ at https://www.fastcompany.com/90992140/flextirement-is-the-future-of-work.

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

Learn more about The Chamber's upcoming events.

Visit our chamber calendar

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 * EagleBank * Grossberg Company LLP * 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 * Rodgers Consulting * Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. * Streamline Management * Washington Workplace *

Weaver * WithumSmith+Brown, PC

Partner Sponsors

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

ChamberConnect Sponsor – Your Company?

Membership Networking Committee - Your Company?

NextExec Committee Sponsor – IdeaFire™

Women's Networking Group - Your Company?

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