GBCC ChamberWatch

March 19, 2024

GBCC'S 98th BIRTHDAY WITH VINO 301

April marks the 98th Birthday of our Chamber and that deserves a toast.

Vino 301/Wine Concierge is happy host a Birthday Winery Outing for GBCC Members and Guests.

You are invited to board a private coach bus hosted and driven by Vino 301 on Friday, April 26th, at 12:00 PM. We ask that everyone arrive to the GBCC Boardroom by 11:30 AM. At noon, we will walk down to Veterans Park located on the corner of Woodmont Ave. and Norfolk Ave. where our bus will be departing promptly at noon.

Take advantage of our early bird ticket prices while they last.  

Last day for registration is Monday, April 22nd.

$98.00 for all guests: Now thru March 31st.

$120.00 for all guests: April 1st thru April 22nd.

$75.00 for all alcohol free guests: Now thru April 22nd. (guests who prefer non-alcoholic options)

Your afternoon will include...

• Roundtrip bus transportation to and from Bethesda and Black Ankle Vineyards in Mt. Airy, MD.
• Champagne toast to the Chamber aboard the bus.
• Dedicated driver and tour ambassador.
• Wine tasting and VIP tour of Black Ankle Vineyards.
• Individually selected lunch at the vineyard plus snacks and water on the bus.

All attendees must register on the Vino 301 link below and choose your lunch selection. 

**The lunch options will be listed prior to ticket check out.**

GBCC ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

GBCC's 32nd Annual Golf Tournament is May 6!

Join your fellow Chamber Members for a day of competition and camaraderie at the spectacular Whiskey Creek Golf Club. A portion of proceeds from this annual fundraiser will support a local charitable organization.

The GBCC Golf Classic event sells out every year,

So, don't delay -

book your sponsorship now!

SAVE ON TRAVEL TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA

REGISTER BY MARCH 31!

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!

NEXTEXECS' SIP-N-SPELL

Join the NextExecs at Hank Dietles Tavern for their Annual Spring Sip-N-Spell event to raise money and awareness for our members at MCAEL. Come to spell, come to cheer, come to network. The winning team of the Sip-N-Spell bee will be sponsored to compete at the April 16th MCAEL Adult Spelling Bee to Support English Language Learning. MCAEL’s annual spelling bee event is held at Montgomery College Silver Spring campus.

GBCC Member Tickets-$25.00

Non GBCC Member Tickets-$30.00

At the door tickets-$35.00, for all attendees

JOIN GBCC FOR 3 RIBBON CUTTINGS & A POP-UP!

All are Invited! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 PM!

Please register to attend committee meetings

Membership Networking Committee

Date: Tuesday, March 19

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Women's Networking Group

Sponsored by LeBonday & The Growth Coach

Date: Thursday, March 21

Time: 4:00 pm

Register

ChamberConnect

Sponsored by - Your Company?

Date: Tuesday, March 26

Time: 8:30 am

Register

Community Business Exchange

Date: Tuesday, March 26

Time: 10:00 am

Register

NextExecs

Sponsored by IdeaFire™

Date: Tuesday, March 26

Time: 4:00 pm

Register

Economic Development Committee

Date: Wednesday, March 27

Time:8:00am

Register

Real Estate Committee

Date: Wednesday, March 27

Time: 9:00

Register

Membership Networking Committee

Business Walk Around

Date: Thursday, March 28

Time: 2:30

Register

SENIOR MARKET GROUP

Many thanks to Chesapeake Hearing for hosting an incredibly informative Senior Market Group meeting. We learned about the connections between hearing loss, cognitive decline and fall prevention. Thank you to CEO Julie Petruzzi for hosting us and to Dr. Rose Buchbinder for your remarks.

"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING

GBCC's March "Off the Clock" was off the charts!! Thank you so much to our hosts Simply Fresh Events & Imagination Stage!

The food was delicious & thoughtfully crafted, the champagne wall was stunning and the service was impeccable. We loved learning about how you prepare everything on-site... hence the name, Simply Fresh Events! Not to mention your how your team selected linens & lighting that transformed the black-box theater into a posh soiree! Just think what Simply Fresh could do for YOUR next event?!

And, Imagination Stage, thank you for providing a fantastic venue for "OTC" - learn more about renting Imagination's spaces here. And, be sure to check out Imagination's upcoming Gala celebrating the women who made Imagination Stage, as well as the play "10 Seconds" which asks the audience to, "imagine what might happen if everyone makes the effort to pause, listen to one another, question our assumptions, and consider the possibilities for change."

Two amazing organizations, one amazing "Off the Clock"!

GBCC's Mission is "Supporting, Inspiring and Advocating for Business to Better our Community". Your Legislative Committee meets every Monday during the General Assembly, and has been working diligently on your behalf. Please take some time to review our positions and actions:

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 *

Rodgers Consulting * Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. *

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 – Your Company?

Membership Networking Committee - Your Company?

NextExec Committee Sponsor – IdeaFire™

Women's Networking Group - LeBonday & The Growth Coach