May 14, 2019

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JOIN US NEXT THURSDAY
Featuring Matt Kelly, CEO of JBG SMITH

Thursday, May 23
11:30 am- 1:30 pm
The Chamber Board Room

$30 for members, $45 for Guests


Join us in our board room to hear from a local leader while enjoying a catered boxed lunch. This informal setting will offer a unique opportunity to ask Matt Kelly questions and learn more about his journey to success. You can read more about how JBG SMITH is serving as Amazon's development partner on the second headquarters project in National Landing here .
Thank you to our Leadership Luncheon Series Sponsor:
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!



Please take a moment to welcome our new members who joined in April! Be sure to take a look at their websites to see what they do.
Matt Cheney - Washington Fine Properties
Matt Cheney
3201 New Mexico Avenue, NW #220
Washington, DC 20016

Experimac Bethesda
Chris Burneko
4915 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

CorCom Partners, Inc.
Arthur Ruder
5707 Wyngate Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817

SunTrust Bank
Wendy Jones
5418 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

First To Market Consulting Group
Aaron Malofsky
11140 Rockville Pike Suite 100-117
Rockville, MD 20852
Montgomery County DLC
Robert Dorfman
201 Edison Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

FitnessWise
Okinyi Ayungo
4801-B Montgomery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814

Montgomery County Licensed Beverage Association
Arash Tafakor
303 Copley Place
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

FVCbank
Jack Bender
6929 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
LAST WEEK AT THE CHAMBER
Highlights from our 2019 Golf Classic
at Whiskey Creek. Photos by Hilary Schwab Photography .
Celebrating the grand opening of SunTrust's
Friendship Heights location on Friday!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Chamber 101
Looking to learn how to get involved with the Chamber and maximize your membership investment? This orientation session is for you! See more details .
Sponsored by Sandy Spring Bank .
Leadership Luncheon Featuring Matt Kelly, CEO of JBG SMITH
Join us in our board room while enjoying a catered boxed lunch. We will be hearing from Matt Kelly, CEO of JBG SMITH, about what he thinks makes a great leader. You can read more about how JBG SMITH is serving as Amazon's development partner on the second headquarters project in National Landing here . See more details .
Off the Clock at Caddies
This monthly event is a relationship-building experience in a casual setting that benefits you and your business through added contacts and resources. It's the perfect way to wrap up a busy day at work. See more details .
Leadership Luncheon Featuring Ken Possenriede, CFO of Lockheed Martin
Join us in our board room to hear from a local leader while enjoying a catered boxed lunch. This informal setting will offer a unique opportunity to ask Ken Possenriede questions and learn more about his journey to success. See more details .
Annual Installation Dinner
This premier event is an opportunity for members, guests, and elected and appointed officials to welcome the new leadership, thank the out-going leadership, honor businesses in our community, and look forward to the future during an evening of celebration. See more details .
COSTA RICA TRIP INFO SESSION
The Chamber will be travelling to Costa Rica February 1-9, 2020 with Collette Travel!  

Join us in learning more about this amazing trip! Collette will be hosting an Informational Session in the Chamber board room on Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 pm. Beer, wine, and light fare will be provided. 

You can register & see more details about the trip here .

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
5/9/2019 - Flying V Presents The Regional Premiere of Young Jean Lee’s “We’re Gonna Die” (Read more)

5/9/2019 - Chambers Honors Whiteford in 11 Practice Areas (Read More)

5/7/2019 - Eagle Bancorp Announces The Appointment of Susan G. Riel as President and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. and EagleBank (Read More)
MAY COMMITTEE MEETINGS & EVENTS
Gold Sponsors
  The Chevy Chase Land Company    -   Pepco    

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors  
  Andy Stern's Office Furniture, A Division of Benjamin Office Supply & Services - Atlantech Online - Capacity Partners - CohnReznick - Dembo Jones - Grossberg Company LLP- Hill Slowinski, Long & Foster | Christie's | Maryland Settlers LLC - Linowes and Blocher LLP - Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A. - TDG/SilverRock - The Bean Bag Deli & Catering - The Bernstein Companies - WithumSmith+Brown 
 
Partner Sponsors 
  Bethesda Magazine - Comcast Spotlight - Hope Connections for Cancer Support -
 Hyatt Regency Bethesda- North Bethesda Marriott & Conference Center - sasse agency -
SpeedPro Imaging                
 
Chamber 101 Sponsor 
Sandy Spring Bank
Leadership Luncheon Series Sponsor  
A Wider Circle