December 1, 2020

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GivingTuesday
Today is GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past 8 years, this idea has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. This day is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in unity—to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and heal.

People can show their generosity in a variety of ways during GivingTuesday—whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to your favorite nonprofit organization, everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. 

You can read more about the movement on the official GivingTuesday website.
Upcoming Virtual Events
Leadership Luncheon Featuring Dr. Natwar Gandhi, Former CFO of the Washington, D.C. Government
Thursday, December 3, at 12:00 p.m.

Attendees will have the chance to ask Dr. Gandhi questions and learn more about his journey from growing up in dire poverty in India to playing a key role in transforming the nation's capital from a near-bankrupt municipality into a financially healthy major American city.

Thank you to our Leadership Luncheon Series sponsor, M&T Bank.
Virtual Speed Networking Happy Hour: Ugly Holiday Sweater Edition
Tuesday, December 8, 4:00 p.m.

Join us for our last speed networking event of 2020 and celebrate the Holidays! Show off your favorite ugly or festive Holiday sweater (not required) for a chance to win a door prize. Attendees will be broken up into several "rooms", just like a table in person. Each room will meet for about 20 minutes and then be switched at random to a different room.
The Top 5 Things Business Owners Should Do To Improve Their Cybersecurity
Wednesday, December 16, 11:30 a.m.

This segment of our Technology Series with Advantage Industries will focus on simple & low cost/no cost strategies each business should implement immediately to dramatically improve the security of their network and their data
Crucial Strategies For Boosting Sales In Today's Business Environment
Thursday, December 17, 8:30 a.m.
  
Almost every business owner and veteran selling professional will agree that in the current business climate, winning new business and engaging new clients is more challenging than ever. Join us for this live webinar with Ken Smith, the Managing Director for Sandler Training in the D.C. region, to discover how you must upgrade your current sales process for today's marketplace. 
Congratulations to Dogtopia!
We are so glad we could safely celebrate the grand opening of the new Dogtopia in Bethesda last week! Check out their website and sign your dog up for daycare today!
Montgomery County Virtual Procurement Fair
The Montgomery County Office of Procurement will be holding a Virtual Procurement Fair on December 9, 2020, from 9:30am – 3:00pm 

As part of the continued economic recovery in Montgomery County, this virtual event will provide local businesses with relevant, timely opportunities. The Office of Procurement and more than 10 county departments will discuss projected solicitations and interact with the vendor community. 

What to expect: 
The sessions are industry-focused by topic: 
  • IT Commodities and Services 
  • Construction and Facility Maintenance Services 
  • Equipment/Supplies 
  • Administrative/Professional Services 
 
After the department presentations, there will be a Q&A session with the vendors. 
Annual Corporate Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Pepco  

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors 
 Andy Stern's Office Furniture, A Division of Benjamin Office Supply & Services - Atlantech Online - Behnam and Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. - The Bernstein Companies - Capacity Partners - Dembo Jones Grossberg Company LLP - The Jane Fairweather Team
WithumSmith+Brown, PC

 
Partner Sponsors 
 Bethesda Magazine - Hyatt Regency Bethesda - Mon Ami Gabi - North Bethesda Marriott & Conference Center - sasse agency - SpeedPro              
 
Chamber 101 Sponsor
Sandy Spring Bank
Leadership Luncheon Series Sponsor 
M&T Bank
NextExec Sponsor 
McKay Mortgage Company