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Connect at the July After-Hours
Don't miss GSSCC's July Business-After-Hours from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday, July 27, hosted by
Zipin, Amster & Greenberg LLC
(
8757 Georgia Avenue #400)
. This event is free for members and first-time attendees.
Register now!
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SAVE THE DATE: Joint GSSCC/GBCC Speed Networking Event
Mark your calendar for the 6th annual joint Greater Silver Spring Chamber/ Greater Bethesda Chamber
Speed Networking Extravaganza
. This year's event, once again sponsored by
My Office Products
, is scheduled for September 1 at
Rosensteel Hall
, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring. Click here to log in and take advantage of early-bird pricing.
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Seen at GSSCC's July YPN Happy Hour at The Cameron
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Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings, walk with a buddy
Montgomery County Police have reported an increasing number of robberies (particularly of mobile/smart phones) that are being committed by groups of individuals, some using a version of the "knock out game," to attack their victims. County police urge everyone to be vigilant of their surroundings, not be distracted by cell phones and other mobile devices, and walk with a companion whenever possible.
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Transportation Update: Metro Safe Surge Coming to Red Line
GSSCC reminds members that the "Safety Surges" on the Red Line begin August 1. Trains will single track continuously between the Takoma and Silver Spring stations from August 1 through August 7. From August 9 to August 18, trains will single track continuously between Shady Grove and Twinbrook. For more information about the Safe Track schedule,
click here. To sign up and have Metro Alerts delivered to your desktop or mobile device,
click here. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will provide additional bus service along the Red Line during these times. Last week, Governor Larry Hogan agreed to provide an additional $1 million for shuttle bus service that will transport riders between Metro stations.
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Legislative Update - Your Chamber Working for Your Business
DLC Task Force
Montgomery County held its first meeting of the Task Force to study options for privatizing the County's Department of Liquor Control. This group was formed at the urging of the local Chambers of Commerce and the Restaurant Association of Maryland. The local Chambers are represented by two business owners - one restaurant owner and one beer and wine store owner - to assure that the challenges and concerns experienced are addressed. GSSCC President Jane Redicker, and other Chamber representatives are attending the meetings, and looking into alternative organizational structures to manage the distribution of alcohol in the county.
Minimum Wage Bill
GSSCC continues to meet with County Councilmembers in an effort to highlight members' concerns about legislation that would increase the County's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020. The primary concern is that $15 by 2020 is too much, too soon, will have a negative impact on many of our small business members, and will ultimately harm those it is designed to help by eliminating jobs for low-skilled, low-wage earners, and youth seeking their first paid jobs. It's worth noting that Prince George's County has decided not to consider another minimum wage increase at this time, and the Baltimore City Council's Labor Committee
voted last week to exempt any business with 50 or fewer employees or gross annual income under $500,000 from its minimum wage bill. The Montgomery County bill will to go the full Council sometime after the August recess. Members are encouraged to communicate their concerns by emailing
[email protected].
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EagleBank
announces its 30th consecutive quarter of record earnings with second quarter 2016 net income up 15% over 2015. For the full press release click here.
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United Therapeutics CEO and founder
Martine Rothblatt was interviewed last week on CNBC's "Squawk Box" discussing her goal to move the company beyond its pharmaceutical business into regenerative medicine - eventually lab-grown organs for human transplant. To see the full interview,
click here.
* Creative Colony is hosting a free "
Creative Boost" at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27. Focus will be on money, specifically on how to have a healthy relationship with money in order to break past the challenging money dynamic involved in running a small business. For more information, click here.
* Join
SSTCi
for a free event at
El Golfo
on Thursday, August 4, featuring The Jolly Llama preforming '60s and '70s rock on sitar, flute, and congos.
Click here
for more information.
* Join
Rick Hoskins Jr. of
Edward Jones Investments for "Savvy Women, Smart Investors," a workshop focusing on balancing future financial goals with today's needs, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, at the
DoubleTree by Hilton, 8727Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Click here
for more details.
* Active Fit Healthy - Now and for Life is pleased to announce it's new ebook, which presents six steps for to CREATE a longer, happier, and healthier life. Click here
for the ebook.
See your company's news here! GSSCC would be pleased to highlight news from our member companies in this section of the weekly e-news. Simply send us your information before close of business each Friday.
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Upcoming GSSCC Meetings
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
- 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26
* NOTE: Most GSSCC committees do not meet during August. Watch this space and your email for exceptions.
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 2015-2016 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; Bud Miller Associates, Inc.; Digital Industry; Discovery Communications; EagleBank; The Fillmore Silver Spring; Holy Cross Hospital; Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.; Linowes & Blocher LLP; M&T Bank; The Tower Companies (The Blairs); United Therapeutics Corp.; Washington Property Company.
Partners - Adam S. Lowe Photography; Atlantech Online; EBA Ernest Bland Associates; Elite Personnel; My Office Products; Signs By Tomorrow;
Social & Scientific Systems.
Friends- Harvey Maisel/Maisel Hollins Development
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