GBCC Chamber Watch

October 29, 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!

GBCC MEMBERSHIP SURVEY

We ask that ALL members participate in shaping the future of the Chamber! Share your thoughts, feedback, critiques, praise and ideas - and help us make GBCC even GREATER!

Please register if you intend to attend our committee meetings!

Membership Development Walk Around -

Friendship Heights

Date: Tuesday, October 29

Time: 2:30 - 4:30

Register

Next Execs Cross Chamber Happy Hour

Date: Wednesday, October 30

Time: 5:00

Register

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

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

Join the GBCC-NextExecs and fellow Young Professional Groups throughout the MoCo Chambers for our final Cross Chamber Happy Hour of 2024.

Mix, mingle, and learn more about how the chambers can help further your career as a young professional at the MoCo Cross Chamber Young Professionals Network Joint Happy Hour at The Urban Winery of Silver Spring on Wednesday, October 30, hosted by the GSSCC Young Professionals Network (YPN).

Enjoy complimentary lite bites and happy hour priced drinks. Attendees are encouraged to wear their most festive Halloween attire.

Admission is free for members, $25 for Non-GBCC members. Advance registration required by COB on Tuesday, October 29.

Participating Chambers include:

·       Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce

·       Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce

·       Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce

·       Olney Chamber of Commerce

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

 contact Allie Williams!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEES

GBCC would like to express our thanks to County Executive Marc Elrich for joining our Economic Development & Real Estate Committees this morning to discuss his vision for development in Montgomery County.

NEXTEXECS

Last week members of the NextExecs Group enjoyed a fun speed networking activity followed by their social hour at Bacchus. Don’t miss their final meeting of the year and Friendsgiving Potluck on November 26th in the GBCC Boardroom.

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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