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All Set to Host November Networking Breakfast
GSSCC's next Business Networking Breakfast is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, at
All Set Restaurant & Bar (8630 Fenton Street). Join members to honor the M
ontgomery County Police 3rd District Officers of the Quarter at this event. Informal networking begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the introduction of our Police Officer honorees, then round table networking until 9:15 a.m
. Sponsored by Montgomery County Employees Federal Credit Union. Click
here
to log in and register.
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YPN Community Service Project
Join GSSCC's Young Professionals from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, at
Interfaith Works Empowerment Center (8106 Georgia Avenue) to wrap and assemble non-denominational holiday gift boxes for its clients. Donations of shoe boxes, toiletries, and other items will be accepted. Click
here to log in and register.
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Mark your Calendar for Business-After-Hours
Join fellow GSSCC members to ring in the holidays at a special Business-After-Hours from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13. Hosted by the Chamber Board, this event will be held in the lobby of the
Lee Development Group Building (8601 Georgia Avenue) and feature complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and networking in a festive atmosphere. This event is free for members and first time attendees. Click
here to log in and register.
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2017 Discover the Taste of Silver Spring called "Best Ever"
More than 250 GSSCC members and guests came out to network and enjoy "tastes" from 21 Chamber member restaurants, caterers, and food purveyors at the 2017 Discover the Taste of Silver Spring last week. GSSCC thanks everyone who contributed to make this event possible. Prior to the event, the GSSCC Board hosted former Chamber Chairs and Presidents at an unveiling of the new 25th Anniversary logo. See photos below, and more on Facebook here.
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Former GSSCC Chairs Charles Atwell, IBI Innovative Business Interiors, and Scott Egloff, Sport Chevrolet & Honda, with Cris Bombaugh, former GSSCC President.
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GSSCC President Jane Redicker toasts Walter Carlton, Carlton Creative, who created the winning 25th Anniversary Logo design.
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Tricia Bonner, UGI Energy Services, and Bruce Cotting, Real Living at Home.
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Susan Reutershan, Lerch, Early & Brewer Chtd., and former GSSCC Chairs Carmen Camacho, Bud Miller Associates, Inc., and Roger Bain, with Judy Bain.
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Taylor Thomas, Compass - The Mandy & David Team, and Peter Casciano, Andalman & Flynn.
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Sarah Burnett,
Leadership Montgomery,
and Polly Hoxha, Cherry Bekaert LLP (formerly Berlin Ramos).
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Purple Line CEO Outlines Project Details for GSSCC Committee
Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP) CEO Rob Chappelle met with the Chamber's Economic Development Committee last week to provide details on the project and what businesses can expect now that construction is starting in and around greater Silver Spring. To view the PowerPoint presentation, click
here. Businesses interested in receiving regular updates about the project should complete the form linked
here
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GSSCC has representatives on the various Community Advisory Teams (CATs). Links to reports provided by Chamber staff and volunteers are here:
Lyttonsville CAT
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Silver Spring CAT
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Long Branch CAT
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Questions or concerns should be directed to the hotline at 240-424-5325. It is staffed 24/7 and is the most efficient way of communicating with the PLTP. Concerns may also be emailed to
outreach@pltcllc.com
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Get Ready for Metro Shutdown in Late November, Early December
Service on Metro's Red Line will be disrupted later this month through early December as crews work to rebuild an interlocking system on the tracks between the Silver Spring and Fort Totten stations. From November 25 through December 10, trains will not operate between Silver Spring and Fort Totten, and the Takoma station will be shut down. Free shuttle buses will be provided between the two stations. On the weekend of December 2 and December 3, the Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont stations will be closed while crews install radio communications cables. Read more here.
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MCDOT Schedules Open Houses on BRT
Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold an open house tonight, November 20, at the Silver Spring Civic Building to provide details to the public on the Bus Rapid Transit system planned for Route 29/Colesville Road between Silver Spring and Burtonsville.
Click
here
for details about each meeting.
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Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) is exploring a Youth Employment Summer (YES) program to provide summer employment for some 20 to 30 youth (grades 9 to 12) from HOC households. HOC is seeking businesses interested in participating in the program by providing jobs Mondays through Thursdays for four weeks during the summer. HOC will pay a stipend to each participating youth. Interested businesses should complete the form linked
here, or contact
Erika.Connor@hocmc.org for more information.
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UP - Healing, Wellness and Adventure and
Silver Spring Cares will host a "Holiday Wellness Benefit" from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 1, at UP Studio (8083 Georgia Avenue). All proceeds will be donated to
Shepherd's Table. For more information, click
here.
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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
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Non-Profit Team Committee Meeting
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Membership Development Committee Meeting - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28
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Major Events Committee Meeting - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5
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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; Bud Miller Associates, Incl, Digital Industry; Discovery Communications; EagleBank; Eggspectation; The Fillmore Silver Spring; Lerch Early Brewer; M&T Bank; Revere Bank; The Tower Companies (The Blairs); United Therapeutics Corporation; Washington Property Company.
Partners - Adam S. Lowe Photography; Atlantech Online; EBA Ernest Bland Associates; IBI - Innovative Business Interiors; My Office Products;
Signs By Tomorrow.
Friends - Harvey Maisel/Maisel Hollins Development
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