GBCC Chamber Watch

November 5, 2024

ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Join us for GBCC's Annual Legislative Reception!

Attending the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Reception is an important opportunity to connect with the elected officials who shape local policies, while enjoying an elegant evening with fellow business leaders. It’s a unique chance to advocate for the issues that matter most to your business, learn about the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to support the business community, and gain valuable insights into upcoming legislation. This event provides direct access to decision-makers, allowing you to engage in meaningful discussions and build relationships that can influence the future of the region’s economic landscape. This is an evening you can't afford to miss!

"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

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



hosted by 

Sports & Social Bethesda and PayClarity

11800 Grand Park Ave.

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Lite bites 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: $25 online / $30 at the door

On-line registration closes at 4:00 pm on November 12!

 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 intend to attend our committee meetings!

Senior Market Group

Speaker: Silver Bridges Consulting

Date: Tuesday, November 12

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Health & Wellness Committee

Date: Thursday, November 14

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Membership Networking Committee

Date: Tuesday, November 19

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Women's Networking Group

Date: Thursday, November 21

Time: 4:00 pm

Register

ChamberConnect

Date: Tuesday, November 26

Time: 8:30 am

Register

Community Business Exchange

Date: Tuesday, November 26

Time: 10:00 am

Register

NextExecs

Sponsored by IdeaFire™

Friendsgiving Potluck

Date: Tuesday, November 26

Time: 4:00 pm

Register

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

Please join us in welcoming GBCC's newest Members who joined in October!

Tamjidi Skin Institute 

CMIT Solutions Silver Spring 

Designed Happy 

Vault Consulting Solutions

Playa Bowls 

BoBella LLC 

Pollo Campero

Villa Dental

Hybris INC 

BT’s Bethesda Bar & Grill (100^th New Member of 2024!)

Not Your Average Joes 

BNI Central Maryland 

ANNUAL CORPOATE SPONSORS

To learn about how you can become a Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Annual Corporate Sponsor and the benefits included,

 contact Allie Williams!

2025 GBCC DIRECTORY

Is your Directory Info Ready to Print?

Please take a moment to review your membership profile information in your portal to ensure that you are in good standing and check your current listing in the online business directory. Please let Carla know if changes need to be made by 

December 17th, 2024. 

cyoung@greaterbethesdachamber.org

If your company is not yet a member of the GBCC and you wish to be included in the directory, please submit your membership application by January 15, 2025.

NEXTEXECS GOODWILL COALITION DRIVE

In partnership with Nourishing Bethesda, we help their mission to support nearly 5,000 individuals each month. The NextExecs’ Group does their part by hosting a hat, glove, scarf, and socks donation drive from November 1^st-December 17^th. Our goal is to have all the items collected in time to drop off to the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad on the Chamber’s Committee Volunteer Day, Thursday, December 19^th.

Amazon registry:

 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29NXE8Q01PO3R?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_LeGSRluPMoCqo

All donations are to be delivered or dropped off to the GBCC office at

7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1204, Bethesda, MD 20814

MEMBERSHIP WALKAROUND - FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS

GBCC's Membership Networking Committee had a fantastic time during our October Membership Walkaround in Friendship Heights, where we thanked business for choosing our area for their business, visited Members to say hello and let future members know about how the Chamber can work for them!

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CROSS CHAMBER HAPPY HOUR

GBCC's NextExecs enjoyed an evening of costumes and cocktails during the final Cross Chamber Young Professionals Happy Hour of the year. Thank you to The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce and The Urban Winery for hosting!

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 2024 Corporate Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

PEPCO an Exelon Company

Silver Sponsors

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

Bronze Sponsors

Atlantech Online * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Chevy Chase Acura *

Chevy Chase Land Company * Dembo Jones * Donohoe * EagleBank *Grossberg Company LLP * IdeaFire™ * Jane Fairweather Team * Lerch, Early & Brewer Maier & Warner PR * M&T Bank * Marriott International * McKay Mortgage *

Mon Ami Gabi * Montgomery County Green Bank * National Capital Bank *

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

Streamline Management * Washington Workplace * Weaver * Withum

Partner Sponsors

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center * Bethesda Urban Partnership * Decision Making Research * DrinkMore Water * Foodies, Farms & Friends * Hyatt Regency Bethesda * MoCo360 Bethesda Magazine * Nothing Bundt Cakes-Bethesda * Print1 * Sandglass Systems * sasse agency

ChamberConnect Sponsor

Membership Networking Committee

NextExec Committee Sponsor – IdeaFire™

Women's Networking Group

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