November 21, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION REGISTRAION EXTENDED!

Great news! We have extended registration for the

GBCC Annual Legislative Reception!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about our State & County Legislative Priorities for 2024, mix and mingle with elected officials, business leaders

and community partners, all while enjoying delicious food and drink!

Wednesday, November 29

5:00pm - 7:00pm.

All are welcome

Register NOW! 

2023 GOODWILL COALITION

We're half way to meting our goal -

your contribution makes the difference!

"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HOLDIAY MIXER!

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

GBCC's ANNUAL HOLIDAY MIXER!

hosted by 

The AC Hotel Bethesda

Lite bites provided by our host

~cash bar~

Register Early for your ON-LINE REGISTRATION ADVANTAGE:

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

Non-Member Registration: $30 online / $35 at the door

On-line registration closes 4:30 December 14. 

 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!

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Please register to attend

November's upcoming committee meetings

Membership Networking Committee

Date: Tuesday, November 21

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Chamber Connect

Sponsored by Sandy Spring Bank

Date: Tuesday, November 28

Time: 8:30 am

Register

Community Business Exchange

Date: Tuesday, November 28

Time: 10:00 am

Register

NextExecs

Sponsored by IdeaFire™

Date: Tuesday, November 28

Time: 4:00 pm

Register

GBCC NEWS

"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

November's "Off the Clock" Networking Happy Hour was another wonderful success, thanks to our members! We are grateful to Westfield Montgomery for being our fantastic host for the event in their Jingle Lounge featuring wine and boards from Windridge Vineyards, and pizza from Frank Pepe's. We also appreciate every member who joined us to connect - we saw a wonderful mix of long-time and newly-minted members, all creating better business, stronger community in Bethesda and beyond!

MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING COMMITTEE WALKAROUND

The Membership Networking Committee hosted in a "Business Walkaround" this past Wednesday, visiting the business of North Bethesda near Parklawn Drive to say "Thank you" for choosing to be in business here, and to let them know that The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce is a resource. Walkaround participants then enjoyed a fantastic happy hour with GBCC member Chef Tony at his Amalfi location.

Please join us for our Membership Networking Committee meeting TODAY (11/21) at 9:00am in the Chamber's Boardroom to learn more about how you can be a champion for Chamber Membership.

NOURISHING BETHESDA THANKSGIVING GIVE AWAY

GBCC Staff had the honor of serving at Nourishing Bethesda's Thanksgiving Giveaway event along with Council President Glass, Council Vice President Friedman, and representatives from Councilmember Kats' Office, St. John's Norwood, Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services, Sunrise Senior Living Bethesda, Simply Fresh, and many other community volunteers. Nourishing Bethesda supports over 650 clients weekly, providing fresh vegetables, meats and staples.

GBCC's Goodwill Coalition is currently fundraising to support Nourishing Bethesda's December Holiday Giving - please donate to help us reach our goal of providing grocery gift cards to each of Nourishing Bethesda's Clients and support the GBCC NextExecs in their drive to collect hats, gloves, scarves and socks to offer NB clients some

holiday warmth.

INCOMING GBCC CHAIR HONORED BY BCC ROTARY

Incoming Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Chair Monique Sanfuentes

was recently presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship

 by the Rotary Club of Bethesda Chevy Chase.

SPONSORED CONTENT

GBBC strongly supports the expansion of the American Legion Bridge and widening of

I-270. MDOT is seeking comment on the proposal - make your voice heard!

Ken Smith at Sandler Training is having a powerful, live online session on December 7, 2023, and we have arranged for this to be offered complimentary to members and guests of the Greater Bethesda Chamber. 



The session, “Get On The Right Path In 2024 To Achieve Your Goals,” is a fresh new approach to your goals, to get different results, and to finally achieve the things you want most. This will provide a proven, step-by-step process to leverage your core values to achieve your goals. For information and registration, you can go to www.TheRightPath2024.online 

Writing for Chief Executive, Kellie Walenciak presents this four-point “Ageism Action Plan”:

1. Educate about bias.

2. Include age in diverse hiring strategies.

3. Self-reflect and take personal accountability.

4. Utilize reverse-mentoring programs.

At https://chiefexecutive.net/the-future-is-ageless-how-to-end-ageism-in-the-workplace, she provides additional how-to advice. She also notes that “ageism may not affect you today, but give it a decade. It’s a battle we’re all destined to fight, so let’s arm ourselves with understanding and empathy and win it together.”

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 2023 Corporate Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

PEPCO an Exelon Company

Silver Sponsors

The Chevy Chase Land Company * Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.  * Suburban Hospital 

Bronze Sponsors

Atlantech Online * Buchbinder Tunick & Co. * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Dembo Jones * EagleBank * Electric Advisors, Inc. * Grossberg Company LLP * IdeaFire™ * The Jane Fairweather Team * Lerch, Early & Brewer * Maier & Warner PR * M&T Bank * Marriott International * McKay Mortgage Company * Mon Ami Gabi * Rodgers Consulting * Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. * TDG/SILVEROCK Realty * Washington Workplace * WithumSmith+Brown, PC

Partner Sponsors

AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown * Bethesda Magazine * Decision Making Research * Foodies Farms & Friends * Griswold Home Care BCC * Hyatt Regency Bethesda *

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

ChamberConnect Sponsor - Sandy Spring Bank

NextExec Committee Sponsor - IdeaFire™