GSSCC Weekly Update - January 21, 2020

January 21, 2020

Time to Sharpen Your "Elevator Speech"

Mark your calendar and sharpen your "elevator speech" for a morning of traditional round table networking with GSSCC members and guests on Wednesday morning, February 5, at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Register here. Want 10 minutes for a presentation about your business? Contact Julie Pawlikowski for details. (Only one sponsorship available.)

Only 10 Days Left for Early-Bird Exhibitor Pricing!

And don't forget to get your early-bird general admission tickets here!

Latest News

* National Institute of Health Federal Credit Union (NIH FCU) is celebrating 80 years of continuous operation this year. Members can share their stories about how the credit union has made a difference in their or their loved ones lives and be entered to win a share of $800 in cash prizes. Learn more here and read the new release here.

* Beyond Definition has two job openings, a Marketing Manager position and a Senior Strategist position. For more information, read here.

* EagleBank recently announced a net income of $35.5 million for the 4th quarter and $149.2 million for the full year of 2019. Read here for the full news release.

* D&R International Vice President of Market Development John Morris was recently a participant on a 2019 ESource Forum discussing transportation electrification. Watch the follow up interview here.

* Improbable Comedy's Stand-Up Silver Spring has added a late show on Saturday, January 25, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Chamber members can bring a friend for free with this link . Read here for more information.

* Head to Capital One Arena on Thursday, February 13, for Easterseals Bright Stars at Disney on Ice Presented by M&T Bank. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Christine Ash at cash@eseal.org or call 301-920-9748. For event details, read here.

* Get answers about digestive health concerns, including heartburn and acid re-flux, by tuning in to Holy Cross Health's Facebook Live event on Tuesday, February 4, at 1:30 p.m. Read here for event reminders or to receive the video after the live event.

* A Wider Circle is partnering with Leadership Greater Washington for 2020 Thought Leadership Series: "Ending Systemic Violence Through Economic Opportunity." Leaders will engage in six half-day interactive workshops. For schedule and series details, read here.

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2020 Member-2-Member Discounts

Make saving money a 2020 New Year's goal with GSSCC's Member-2-Member Discounts!

Let members know about any discount you offer by adding or updating them on the GSSCC website. And use your Discount Card to take advantage of participating members' discounts.

Email cjenkins@gsscc.org with any questions.

Upcoming Committee/Network Meetings

* Membership Development Committee - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28.

* Economic Development Committee - 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29 -- Update on Governor's P3 Program to widen the American Legion Bridge and I-270 from Shawn Eum of the Maryland State Highway Administration.

Thank you to our 2019-2020 GSSCC Partners

Corporate Partners - Downtown Silver Spring; Lee Development Group; Montgomery College; Joseph W. McCartin Insurance;
Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center

Business Partners - Andalman & Flynn, AFI Silver Theatre; Apex Home Loans; Atlantech Online; Digital Industry; EagleBank; Eggspectation; Holy Cross Hospital; The Fillmore Silver Spring; Lerch, Early & Brewer Chtd.; Linowes and Blocher, LLP; Revere Bank; The Tower Companies (The Blairs); United Therapeutics Corporation; Washington Property Company.

Partners - Adam Lowe Creative; Bell Flowers; EBA Ernest Bland Associates; HiTouch Business Services; Image 360.

To reach the Chamber staff, call 301-565-3777.