GBCC Chamber Watch

May 27, 2025

2025 REAL ESTATE UPDATE!

Why Attend the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Update?

• Tap Into Market Insights You Can’t Afford to Miss: Stay informed on the latest trends and developments in Montgomery County’s residential and commercial real estate sectors. Whether you're an investor, developer, agent, designer or business professional, this event will give you actionable knowledge to navigate and capitalize on a fast-moving market.
• Expand Your Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with top-tier developers, brokers, agents, and decision-makers who are shaping the future of real estate in Greater Bethesda. This is your chance to build relationships, explore partnerships, and gain visibility within a powerful business community.
• Be Part of the Conversation Driving Growth: Join key voices and influencers as they discuss market shifts, challenges, and emerging opportunities in one of the region’s most competitive and evolving industries. Walk away with fresh perspectives and strategies to elevate your business.

Don't miss the "Discussion of Major Issues Impacting Real Estate in 2025" with Jane Fairweather and Councilmember Andrew Friedson,

"DOGE Impact on the Local Economy and

the Housing Crisis Deepens",

presented by Donohoe CEO Chris Bruch,

and our executive panel, "The Evolving Landscape of Luxury Senior Living."

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT, SECURE YOUR TICKETS EARLY

"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

HOSTED BY MARRIOTT BETHESDA DOWNTOWN @

MARRIOT HQ at HIP FLASK ROOFTOP BAR

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

June 10, 2025

5:30 - 7:00pm



hosted by 

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar at the

Marriott Bethesda Downtown @ Marriott HQ

7707 Woodmont Avenue, Rooftop

Bethesda, Maryland, 20814

Appetizers provided by our hosts

~cash bar~

Register Early for your ON-LINE REGISTRATION ADVANTAGE:

Member-Registration: $15 online / $20 at the door

Non-Member Registration: $20 online / $25 at the door

On-line registration closes at 3:00 pm on June 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!

Please register if you plan to attend our committee meetings!

NextExecs

Sponsored by BV Consulting

Speaker: Narbeli Galindo, MCEDC

Date: Tuesday, May 27

Time: 4:30 pm

Register

Economic Development Committee

Speaker: Julie Yang, President, Montgomery County Board of Education

Date: Wednesday, May 28

Time: 8:00 am

Register

Real Estate Committee

Speaker: Wendy Kaufman, Bethesda Historical Society

Date: Wednesday, May 28

Time: 9:00 am

Register

NextExecs

Sponsored by BV Consulting

DAY OF SERVICE: Kid Museum Invent the Future Expo

Date: Sunday, June 1

Time: 9:30 am

Register

REV CREATIVE GROUP AND PINK MOON

RIBBON CUTTING EVENTS

This past week, GBCC was honored to have the opportunity to celebrate TWO fabulous ribbon cutting events for new businesses opening in the GBCC footprint. On Wednesday, we welcomed REV Creative Group's Bethesda Branch to our area and on Thursday we joined Pink Moon at their flagship location in downtown Bethesda. We are thrilled to have both of these Women-owned businesses in our community!

MEMBERSHIP MENTOR COMMITTEE

GBCC's Membership Mentor Committee is a wonderful group dedicated to growing, retaining and mentoring GBCC's 600+ strong business network. This month, the committee made plans for our July "walk-around" and also enjoyed a committee spotlight from Duane Dorch of TeamLogic IT. If you are interested in joining the Membership Mentor Committee, register to attend our June meeting!

WOMEN'S NETWORKING GROUP

The Women’s Networking Group had a dynamic week, celebrating the grand openings of two new women-owned businesses in Bethesda, and we also gathered in the GBCC Boardroom on Thursday for their monthly meeting. A special thank you to Pamela Downes of REV Creative Group, who shared insightful tips and tools for building a memorable online brand.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone next month for our speed networking event at Bethesda Chocolates—don’t miss it!

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 2025 Annual Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

PEPCO an Exelon Company

Silver Sponsors

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

Bronze Sponsors

Atlantech Online * Chateau Seekers * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Chevy Chase Acura * Chevy Chase Land Company * Dembo Jones * Donohoe Companies * EagleBank *

 First National Bank * Grossberg Company LLP * IdeaFire™ * Jane Fairweather Team *

Lerch, Early & Brewer * Maier & Warner PR * Marriott International * McKay Mortgage * Merchant Services United * Mon Ami Gabi * Montgomery County Green Bank * National Capital Bank *

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

SHS Payroll, LLC * Streamline Management * Washington Workplace * Weaver * Withum

Partner Sponsors

Bethesda Magazine | Bethesda Today * Bethesda Urban Partnership * DrinkMore Water * Foodies, Farms & Friends * Hyatt Regency Bethesda *

 Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center * Nothing Bundt Cakes-Bethesda * Print1 * Sandglass Systems

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