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GBCC Chamber Watch
November 25, 2025
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DON'T MISS THE GBCC "OFF THE CLOCK" HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR - OUR FINAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!
ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED - WE ARE ALREADY OVER 50% SOLD - PLEASE REGISTER SOON!
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Join a very special "Off the Clock" HOLIDAY Happy Hour
***SPECIAL DATE***
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
5:30 - 7:30pm
hosted by
Fogo de Chao
Appetizers provided by our hosts
~cash bar, registration includes 1 drink ticket~
We are grateful for the member-donated benefit items supporting our Goodwill Coalition fundraiser. Raffle tickets will be available at check-in.
Proceeds benefit Nourishing Bethesda.
Register Early for your ON-LINE REGISTRATION ADVANTAGE:
Member-Registration: $35 online
Non-Member Registration: $55 online
On-line registration closes at 2:00 pm on December 2
-OR- when we reach maximum capacity - ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY, THIS "OFF THE CLOCK" WILL SELL OUT!
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!
| | JOOLA RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION | | REVIVAL LOUNGE RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION | | SAVE THE DATE FOR GBCC'S INSTALLATION CELEBRATION! | |
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Be Seen. Be Celebrated.
Be Part of 100 Years of Business Leadership!
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As a valued member of the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, you’re at the heart of everything we do, and 2026 marks a milestone year for all of us.
All 2026 sponsorship opportunities are now available, with event dates set for a year filled with connection, celebration, and community impact.
This is your opportunity to showcase your business, strengthen your visibility, and celebrate a century of Chamber leadership and advocacy alongside your fellow members.
Mark your calendars for events you won’t want to miss and secure your 2026 sponsorship today to ensure your place in this historic year.
Together, we’ll honor our past, celebrate our present, and build an even stronger future for Bethesda business.
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The Greater Bethesda Chamber is proud to partner with the 2nd District Police Department, Bethesda Urban Partnership, BCC Regional Services, Nourishing Bethesda, and MC Partners for Animal Well-Being in the Let’s Feed Our Neighbors Campaign—an urgent effort to respond to one of the greatest food insecurity needs our community has ever faced.
How You Can Help:
Donation boxes are now located in selected Downtown Bethesda locations—and we need your help to stuff them full!
Prefer to donate financially?
You can contribute via the Chamber’s VENMO Account. Please write “Food Drive” in the box. Every dollar and every item collected will go directly to Nourishing Bethesda to support families in need through the holidays and beyond.
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PLEASE REGISTER IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
IF YOU ARE REGISTERED, YOU WILL RECEIVE A MEETING REMINDER AND ANY OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPCOMING MEETING.
THANK YOU!
Not a GBCC member, but interested in learning what GBCC is all about?
Participation in GBCC events or committee meetings is a member benefit, however, non-members are welcome to attend up to 2 GBCC offerings
prior to joining!
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Senior Market Group (SMG)
Location: Brighton Gardens Friendship Heights
Date: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 9:00 am
Register
Joint MoCo Chambers Young Professional Networking Happy Hour
Date: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 6:00 pm
Register
Health & Wellness Committee
(EXCLUSIVE for clinicians, therapists, and practitioners providing direct patient/client care)
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 9:00 am
Register
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Membership Mentor Committee
Location: Paris Baguette
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 9:00 am
Register
GBCC Day of Service
Location: Nourishing Bethesda
Date: Thursday, December 18
Time: 5:00 pm
Register
| | GBCC LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION | | |
Thank you to everyone who made the SOLD OUT Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception a resounding success!
We sincerely appreciate all the Lawmakers, Civic Leaders and GBCC Members who attended this year's event. The Legislative Reception is an opportunity for the Chamber to share our Federal, State and Local advocacy priorities for the coming year, and for our members to connect directly with the people who represent them. The connections made and ideas shared this past Wednesday were powerful!
A very special thank you to our fabulous host The Cordell and our brilliant caterer Eat Well Be Well, as well as sincere gratitude and appreciation to event sponsors: Chesapeake Public Strategies, Maier & Warner Public Relations, GEICO, Selzer Gurvitch Attorneys at Law, GBE Technology, The Brunetto State Farm Agency, TDG Silverock Realty, EuroMotorcars Bethesda, Streamline Property Management, The Perfect Therapy Group, AMR Commercial Real Estate.
| | VOLUNTEER DAY AT NOURISHING BETHESDA | | Members of GBCC's Board of Directors and Staff had the opportunity to assist Nourishing Bethesda in their Thanksgiving meal distribution again this year. Unfortunately, food insecurity in our area continues to increase - YOU can help! Scroll up to learn about donating non-perishables or to make a financial contribution. Scroll down to learn about the NextExecs winter essentials drive. Or, CLICK HERE to register to join the Chamber's next day of service! | | |
As we prepare our 2026 printed Membership Directory, please take a moment to confirm your listing is accurate and complete by December 31, 2025. Updated information ensures fellow members—and the broader community—can find and contact you easily in the year ahead.
Review your profile HERE.
If you need assistance with your member portal log in, please contact Carla Young, VP of Membership & Community Relations at
cyoung@greaterbethesdachamber.org.
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Mobilize Montgomery is an initiative between Montgomery County Government, Maryland Department of Labor, WorkSource Montgomery, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, the City of Gaithersburg, Rockville Chamber of Commerce, the Maryland Women’s Business Center and Rockville Economic Development, Inc, as well as other local chambers of commerce, to better support employers and employees affected by the federal government budget cuts.
We recognize the impact of these recent changes on our community. Together, we’re committed to providing resources to help you navigate this challenging time. Whether you’re a business owner, contractor, or employee, explore key resources below on financial assistance, workforce programs, job fairs, and more.
https://mobilize-montgomery.com/
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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, Vice President of Membership & Community Relations, cyoung@greaterbethesdachamber.org or (301) 652-4900 ext. 200
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Learn more about The Chamber's upcoming events.
| | 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 * 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
ChamberConnect Sponsor – Your Company?
NextExec Committee Sponsor – BV Consulting
Women’s Networking Group – Vino 301/Wine Concierge and Fogo de Chão
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