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Dave & Buster's to Host on Wednesday
GSSCC members and guests will meet at
Dave & Buster's
(8661 Colesville Road, 5th level) for the Chamber's February Business-After-Hours from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
on Wednesday, February 28
. This event is free for members and first time attendees. Click
here
to register.
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Last Chance - Learn How GSSCCC's Energy Co-Op Saves You $$
Does your company pay its energy costs directly to a supplier like PEPCO or Washington Gas? Do you have a contract for energy services, but wonder whether you are getting the best deal? If so, you should know about a GSSCC member benefit that will save you money and stabilize your energy costs. You've probably been bombarded with emails, snail mail, phone calls, maybe even door knocks from companies seeking to switch you to another energy supplier. Confused? Don't know where to turn?
Join GSSCC for the last in a series of webinars and learn about: regulations and consumer protection laws; the difference between the Chamber's purchasing co-op and other options; rates and contract terms; how to avoid scams; how to read your bill; and much more. This free, no-obligation webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27. Advance registration is required. Simply go to the CQI Associates home page at www.cqiassociates.com and follow the steps to RSVP.
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Understanding Harassment Workshop Rescheduled
A workshop on
Understanding and Preventing Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment
has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 6, at the GSSCC offices. This free, members-only workshop, presented by emp
loyment law attorney Marc Engel,
Lerch, Early & Brewer
, begins at 8 a.m. with i
nformal networking over coffee. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Click
here to register.
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Make the Most of your Chamber Membership
Are you new to GSSCC? Do you have a new team member at your organization? Join us for a free breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wedesday, March 7, at
Eggspectation (923 Ellsworth Drive). Learn how GSSCC works to promote and advocate for member businesses. Click
here to register.
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ANNAPOLIS UPDATE. . .
Here's a recap of GSSCC advocacy in Annapolis last week and a preview of activity this week:
SB377/HB512 - Labor and Employment - Pay Scales and Wage History Information
- GSSCC submitted written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee opposing this that would require employers to publish salaries in all job announcements and prohibit them from seeking information about an applicant's salary history.
SB624/HB987 State Income and Property Tax Credits - Purple Line Construction Zone
- GSSCC testified in the House Ways and Means Committee last week in support of legislation that would provide submitted written testimony opposing legislation that would provide a State income and property tax credit to certain Montgomery and Prince George's County businesses directly impacted by the construction of the Purple Line. This is designed to assist businesses that will be in the middle of a construction zone, on closed or partially closed streets during construction. This week, GSSCC will testify in favor of the Senate version of the bill at a hearing in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee.
HB1510 - Annual Filing Fee - GSSCC submitted written testimony in support of a bill that would reduce the annual tax filing fee from $300 to $25 for companies having fewer than five employees.
GSSCC will submit written testimony this week in opposition to a number of labor and employment bills, including: HB664/SB643 - Fight for Fifteen, specifically portions that would increase the wage for tipped employees to $15 per hour; HB974 - that would raise the salary threshold making more employees eligible for overtime pay, effectively reinstating at the State level, a Federal regulation that was struck down last year;
For a list of legislation GSSCC is following, click
here.
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GSSCC Members Connect@Lunch at Ghar-E-Kabab
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(L to R) Chiquita Sorrels, Caitlin Enterprises, LLC, Jackie Kindall, Kindall Evolve Consulting, LLC, and Matthew Hardwick, ResInnova Laboratories.
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Adam Lowe, Adam Lowe Creative and GSSCC Board Member, and Nicole Krug, Social Light.
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(L to R) Travis Gibson, Servpro of Chevy Chase & Silver Spring, Justin MacDonald, Atlantech Online, Inc., and Mike Larson, Spectrum Printing & Graphics.
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Mike Cardozo, RISE Silver Spring, Ashley Kim, Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Inc., and Mussie Betre, Bankers Business Management Services, Inc.
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Market Your Business via Unique GSSCC E-Cast
Have your email message delivered to the inboxes of more than 1,150 individuals on GSSCC's email list. Market special promotions, share an upcoming event, drive traffic to your web site, or just let fellow members know about your organization. GSSCC will send out one e-cast per month in 2018. The cost is $200. For more information contact Alison, 301-565-3777 or
amclaughlin@gsscc.org.
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Silver Spring Inc. presents
PechaKucha Silver Spring Vol 11: Tripping Off the Power... from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, at the
Silver Spring Civic Center (1 Veterans Plaza). This event is sponsored by
Denizens Brewing Company. For more information, click
here.
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Sunrise Silver Spring (11621 New Hampshire Avenue) invites members to "Experience Yummy,
" an opportunity to taste the
dining team's favorite selections from its daily menus,
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6. Click
here
for more information.
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Montgomery Community Media will host
The Montgomery County Economic Forecast with Peter Franchot, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, at 7548 Standish Place, Rockville. Click
here for more information.
* Congratulations to
Kindall Evolve Consulting, LLC
on its two-year anniversary this month.
* Congratulations to
Silver Spring
Dream Dinners
on its four-year anniversary. To celebrate, it will 5 p.m. on March 23. Attendees will prepare three 3-serving meals, and sample an entrée and sweet treat for $34.99. Click here to register.
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See your company's news here! GSSCC is pleased to highlight news from our member companies in this section of the weekly e-news. Please submit items via email to info@gsscc.org before close of business each Friday. Include a pdf of news releases or other flyers.
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 Upcoming GSSCC Committee/Group Meetings
* Membership Development Committee
- 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 27
* Young Professional's Network Committee - 4 p.m. Thursday, March 1
* Non-Profit Team Committee - 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 13
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About GSSCC Committee/Team Meetings:
All GSSCC members are welcome to participate in Chamber committees. Members are welcome to attend committee meetings to assess interest in joining a committee. Meetings are typically held in the GSSCC Conference Room. Advance RSVP is required and priority will be given to existing committee members when speakers are scheduled.
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Thank you to our 2017-2018 GSSCC Partners
Corporate Partners - Downtown Silver Spring; Lee Development Group; Montgomery College; Statland & Katz Insurance, Inc.; Washington Adventist Hospital
Business Partners - AFI Silver Theatre; Apex Home Loans; Atlantech Online; Bud Miller Associates, Inc.; Digital Industry; Discovery Communications; EagleBank; Eggspectation; The Fillmore Silver Spring; Lerch, Early & Brewer Chtd.; Linowes and Blocher, LLP; M&T Bank; Revere Bank; The Tower Companies (The Blairs); United Therapeutics Corporation; Washington Property Company.
Partners - Adam Lowe Creative; Bell Flowers; Carlton Creative; EBA Ernest Bland Associates; IBI - Innovative Business Interiors; My Office Products; Signs By Tomorrow.
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