October 13, 2020
Sent every week, the ChamberWatch keeps you informed. To learn more about the Chamber, visit our website or email [email protected].
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Ribbon Cutting for Nothing Bundt Cakes Bethesda! |
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Where:
Nothing Bundt Cakes
8209 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda
When:
October 30 @ 9:00 am
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Join us to celebrate the opening of Nothing Bundt Cakes! This event will take place outside following social distancing guidelines. Please register if you plan on attending so we can keep track of the expected head count! |
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Bethesda Urban Partnership Board Positions Available |
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As members of The Greater Bethesda Chamber, you understand the importance of getting involved in your community and making a difference. This is your opportunity! The Bethesda Urban Partnership currently has to resident positions available on its Board for one residential representative who lives in the Bethesda planning area (inside the Beltway) and for one residential representative who lives within the Bethesda urban district. The deadline for applying for these positions is October 26.
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Check Out Our Latest Blog Post! |
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"Let’s share a moment of transparency: the journey and process of self-actualization is a wild ride! As a new business owner (we launched our Consulting Practice, MBA Growth Partners, a year and a half ago), I can personally attest that the path to accomplishing one’s dreams is not linear; it’s full of highs, lows, ebbs, and flows. And rather than seeing those ups and downs as negatives or positives, we have to think of them as mere twists and turns in the pathway. What I’ve learned in a year and half is that you have to embrace these twists and turns. And let’s face it, our stories wouldn’t be nearly as colorful and vivid without them, anyway!"... |
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NextExec Committee - Sponsored by McKay Mortgage |
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Join the NextExec Committee!
The NextExecs are one of the Chamber's most active committees. This group is for young professionals in the greater Bethesda community interested in engaging in business networking, professional development, and community service in order to position themselves for optimal career growth. They also hold fun events throughout the year.
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Any employee of a chamber member company is eligible to attend!
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, followed by a networking happy hour
Co-Chairs: Brandan Stuckey (Bethesda Transportation Solutions) and Sean Makulowich (IdeaFire Consulting)
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Upcoming Events & Programs |
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Joint Speed Networking with Connect MoCo
Join us and several other area chambers and networking organizations for a joint speed networking event! Run by Connect MoCo, this event will give you the opportunity to grow your network and make new connections.
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Cost-effective Cybersecurity Solutions for In-Office and Remote Work
Economical cybersecurity begins with the understanding of what’s at risk and what you need to protect. On this webinar we will discuss how to identify and protect your vulnerable technology both at the office and home office.
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Head Shot Lounge - Outdoor and Studio Options
Update your image for this new digital world!
Inside studio and outside casual location time slots available (at and near Chamber office). Special chamber member pricing only $65 with a portion of profits to be donated to the Chamber. New for Covid-era head shot sessions: Optional advance virtual wardrobe/makeup advising session via Zoom.
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Chamber 101
Join us for this "Introduction" to the Chamber to learn more about our membership benefits and programs. This event is great for business considering membership, new members, and current members looking to reconnect! The event will end with a brief Speed Networking so you can grow your network.
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Annual Chamber Awards
Mark your calendar at noon on 10/29 for the first of two awards events ! This afternoon, we'll be honoring awardees in the following categories: Police Officer of the Year; Excellence in Corporate Leadership. More information to come.
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Thank you to our new members who joined in September! |
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Arrowwood Apartments
Nicole Hughes
5410 McGrath Boulevard
North Bethesda, MD 20852
www.arrowwoodapts.com
Korabi Consulting
Silvana Nani
88806 Melwood Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Michael Bennett Kress Photography
Michael Kress
7801 Norfolk Avenue T4
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.mbkphoto.com/home
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Thank you to our members who renewed their membership in September! |
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Rakusin & Becker Management, Inc.
Kenneth Becker
4400 East-West Highway Suite H
Bethesda, MD 20814
40+ Year Member
Suburban Hospital
Leslie Weber
8600 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.suburbanhospital.org
40+ Year Member
Burt Wealth Advisors
Maria Cornelius
6010 Executive Boulevard Suite 900
Rockville, MD 20852
www.burtwealth.com
30+ Year Member
Bethesda Place Apartments
Debra Low
7701 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.bethesdaplace.net
30+ Year Member
The Jane Fairweather Team
Jane Fairweather
Long and Foster Residential Brokerage 4709 Maple Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.janefairweather.com
25+ Year Member
Inside Mortgage Finance Publications, Inc.
Laura Cecala
7910 Woodmont Avenue Suite 1000
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.insidemortgagefinance.com
20+ Year Member
Text Design Inc.
Christina Renshaw
4201 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
www.txtdesign.com
20+ Year Member
The Blue House
Connie Cissel
7770 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.thebluehousebethesda.com
15+ Year Member
Mon Ami Gabi
Adam Murphy
7239 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.monamigabi.com
15+ Year Member
Bethesda Chevy Chase Oral Surgery
Jarred Abel
5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 930
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.bccoralsurgery.com
5+ Year Member
Sandy Spring Trust
Barbara Mulitz
7550 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.sandyspringbank.com/wealth/trust
5+ Year Member
Bradley Food & Beverage
Charleen & Tom Merkel
6904 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.bradleyfood.com
5+ Year Member
Scheer Partners
Claudia Yates
15245 Shady Grove Road North Building, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
www.scheerpartners.com
5+ Year Member
The Red Bandana Bakery
Jaimie Mertz
8218 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 101
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.TheRedBandanaBakery.com
Duck Duck Goose
Ashley Ferrara
7929 Norfolk Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.ddgbethesda.com
EPICOACH, LLC
Bob Fleshner
7025 Endicott Court
Bethesda, MD 20817
www.epi.coach
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Westfield Montgomery
Todd Hiepler
7101 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
www.westfield.com/montgomery
40+ Year Member
Wells Fargo Advisors
Jon Lindenberg
7600 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 900
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.washingtonwealth.com
40+ Year Member
Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy Chase
John Higgins
8100 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.fivestarpremier-chevychase.com
30+ Year Member
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Shelton Mooney
4301 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bcchs
30+ Year Member
Brown | Miller Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Christopher Brown
8280 Greensboro Drive Suite 220
McLean, VA 22102
www.brownmillerwm.com
25+ Year Member
Atlantech Online, Inc.
Tom Collins
1010 Wayne Avenue Suite 630
Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.atlantech.net
20+ Year Member
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Chelsea Soneira
919 18th Street NW Suite 901
Washington, D.C. 20006
www.myJA.org
15+ Year Member
Martek Global Services, Inc.
J.D. Ruit
7920 Norfolk Avenue Suite 920
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.martekglobal.com
15+ Year Member
Carr Workplaces
Sarah Downey
4800 Hampden Lane Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.carrworkplaces.com
10+ Year Member
SpeakSkill, LLC
Susan Wranik
3504 Preston Court
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.speakskill.com
5+ Year Member
Hoover-Fisher Florist
Allie Fisher-Salkeld
16 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
www.hooverfisherflorist.com
5+ Year Member
United Bank
Steve Jones
7845 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.bankwithunited.com
5+ Year Member
Whiskey Creek Golf Club
Ted Goodenow
4804 Whiskey Court
Ijamsville, MD 21754
www.whiskeycreekgolf.com
Assisting Hands Home Care
Steve Lorberbaum
4853 Cordell Avenue Suite PH-10A
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.assistinghands.com/37/maryland/potomac
Hilary Schwab Photography
Hilary Schwab
Poolesville, MD 20837
www.hschwabphotography.com
SmithLife HomeCare
Kathleen McGuinness
6101 Montrsoe Road, ste 203
Rockville, MD 20852
www.smithlifehomecare.com
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Annual Corporate Sponsors |
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Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Andy Stern's Office Furniture, A Division of Benjamin Office Supply & Services - Atlantech Online - The Bernstein Companies - Capacity Partners CohnReznick - Dembo Jones - Grossberg Company LLP
Hill Slowinski, Long & Foster | Christie's | Maryland Settlers LLC -
The Bean Bag Deli & Catering - 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
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