November 22, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS



GBCC ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Join us for a special evening of cocktails and mingling. 

We are bringing together prominent area business leaders and state, county, and local lawmakers in a relaxed and social environment to help cultivate long-term relationships, discuss policy issues and unveil the Chamber’s state and county advocacy agendas.

Thursday, December 1st

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Hosted by AC Hotel Bethesda

4646 Montgomery Ave.

18th Floor

Bethesda, MD 20814

NEXTEXECS' FAMILY FEUD GAME NIGHT

Join us for the 2nd Annual Family Feud Game Night!

The GBCC NextExecs in partnership with WithumSmith+Brown, CP Firm have come up with a fun way to raise money for a worthy cause. Sign up to play on team GBCC or cheer on your favorite player in the audience. Tickets are $20 which will go towards the Goodwill Dinner Coalition's Hat, Glove, & Scarf Drive.

Wednesday, December 7th

4:00-7:00 PM

Hosted by Sports & Social Bethesda

11800 Grand Park Ave.

North Bethesda, MD 20852

GBCC "OFF THE CLOCK" HOLIDAY EDITION

Join us for our final "Off The Clock" for 2022. Our Special Holiday Edition will be held at WeWork in the Wilson building in Downtown Bethesda to celebrate the achievements you all have made in your business and in the community throughout the year.  

Tuesday, December 13th

5:00-7:00 PM

Hosted by WeWork

7272 Wisconsin Ave.

11th Floor

Bethesda, MD 20814

You have helped to make our Chamber and Community stronger than ever before and we cannot wait to celebrate you in 2023!

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For inquiries please contact Allie Williams, awilliams@greaterbethesdachamber.org

GOODWILL DINNER COALITION

Please help us help others in need this holiday season. While the hat, glove, and scarf drive runs until December 16th, we will be collecting monetary donations through the end of December to purchase family meals, gift cards, and more.

For donation inquiries, please contact our office, staff@greaterbethesdachamber.org

WEEKLY RECAP

Thank you to all who weathered the storm last week and attended our monthly "Off the Clock" Happy Hour. A special thank you to Olivia Burke and the team at Sports & Social for coordinating such a fantastic event.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Last week the GBCC helped celebrate the Grand Opening of Ellie Mental Health in Bethesda with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Family and friends gathered to celebrate the new office for Shahzad Dastgir and Carrie Miller.

We are excited to have them as members and proud to have them as a partner in the business community.

Congratulations and Welcome to the Chamber!

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for this month's upcoming committee meetings!

ChamberConnect

Date: Nov. 22nd

Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am

Register

Membership Development (New Meeting Time)

Date: Nov. 22nd

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Register

MEMBER'S IN THE NEWS

Association for Commuter Transportation Recognizes 40 Under 40 TDM Professionals!

Congratulations to Brandan Stuckey, Marketing and Outreach Manager at Bethesda Transportation Solutions (BTS) as one of the 40 award recipients.

Aging in Place with Goodwill Living and Elder Nourish

SPONSORED CONTENT

The Judith A. Lese Breast Cancer Foundation is partnering with Kendra Scott in Bethesda Row for a fundraiser event.

20% of the event's sales to benefit The Judith A. Lese Breast Cancer Foundation.

Saturday, December 3rd

2:00-4:00 PM

4835 Bethesda Ave.

Bethesda, MD 20814

Come to Rock Creek Mansion on December 17th to enjoy cocktails, food, stand up comedy, raffles, and more! This is a great opportunity to network with your local community while giving back to a cause that has had an impact on so many. Raffle prizes include hotel stays, spa services, dinner at local restaurants, and so much more. 

Gather your friends, family, and local network to purchase tickets to benefit Children’s National Hospital 

AARP can make it easy for you build an age-inclusive and caregiving-friendly workforce. Its online Employer Resource Center at https://employerportal.aarp.org/home invites you to

- Get certified in age inclusion through a free, online course;

- Find experienced talent via the AARP job board;

- Access an age-inclusion checklist to guide your workplace assessment and planning; and

- Sign an employer pledge, showing your commitment to an age-diverse workforce. 

That hyperlink is also a gateway to free webinars and other educational events. 

Gold Sponsors

Pepco  

Silver Sponsors

Advantage Industries - The Chevy Chase Land Company

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

Bronze Sponsors 

Atlantech Online - Behnam and Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. - The Bernstein Companies - Capacity Partners

Chesapeake Public Strategies - Dembo Jones - Electric Advisors

Grossberg Company LLP - The Jane Fairweather Team - Maier & Warner PR Marriott International - RBC Wealth Management/Melanie Folstad -Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C WithumSmith+Brown, PC

Partner Sponsors 

 Bethesda Magazine - Decision Making Research - Hyatt Regency Bethesda - Mon Ami Gabi - Nothing Bundt Cakes Bethesda - North Bethesda Marriott & Conference Center - sasse agency          

Chamber Connect Sponsor

Sandy Spring Bank

Leadership Luncheon Series Sponsor 

M&T Bank

NextExec Sponsor 

McKay Mortgage Company