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Governor and County Officials Congratulate GSSCC
At GSSCC's Silver Anniversary Spectacular Awards & Installation Dinner tomorrow evening, the Chamber's 25 years of support and service to the greater Silver Spring business community, and the community at large, will be recognized by proclamations from Governor Larry Hogan as well as County Executive Isiah Leggett and former Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen. These proclamations recognize the "significant role" GSSCC played "i
n Silver Spring's revitalization, development, and economic success," and the Chamber's work as an "
unrelenting advocate for the interests of the businesses in greater Silver Spring."
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Every Vote Counts; Make Sure to Cast Yours
The Primary Election is June 26, and early voting is available at certain polling locations now through this Thursday, June 21.
See
here
for details.
In Montgomery County, t
he Primary is where decisions about elected leaders are made. The results of this year's Primary will have major consequences for all business owners and their employees. Your voice and your vote this year are more important than ever. Learn more about MoCo's economy and what is needed to assure our economic future. Here's one resource.
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Celebrate/Commiserate after the Primary
Join fellow GSSCC members the morning after the Primary election for a Business Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, June 27, at Argyle Country Club (14600 Country Club Road). Informal networking begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by round table networking until 9:15 a.m. $20 for members and first-time attendees includes a full buffet breakfast. Click here to login and register.
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County Minimum Wage Set to Increase on July 1
The minimum wage in Montgomery County is set to increase again on July 1. The wage for employers having 50 or fewer employees increases to $12 per hour; the wage for employers having more than 50 employees increases to $12.25 per hour. GSSCC Contacted the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights (OHR), the agency responsible for enforcing county wage laws, asking when information would be made available to county businesses. OHR spokespersons said that despite the fact that the change is only a few weeks away, nothing would be available until July 1, when it plans to issue a press release. GSSCC obtained the information linked
here to help members prepare for the increase.
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Not Your Average Joe's to Host Workshop
Join the Young Professional's Network for a workshop and happy hour from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, at
Not Your Average Joe's (8661 Colesville Road). Joe Shaffner,
North Rock Leadership, will present "Leading Through Conflict". Price is $10 for Members and $15 for Non-Members. Click
here to login and register.
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* Dave Giacomin
,
UP Yoga and Wellness
, recently spoke with WAMU reporter Ally Schweitzer about the challenges he faced with the County's permitting practices while working to get his small business up and running. Read the online version of the broadcast here.
* Levine Music will host The Great American Songbook Chorus from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. This free performance will be at the Levine Music campus on the 2nd floor of the Silver Spring Library (900 Wayne Avenue). Click here for more information.
* Fenwick Beer & Wine (1327 Fenwick Lane) offers free tastings on Friday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The tasting this Friday, June 22, will feature summer wines: rosé, sparking, Chardonnay, Malbec and red blend.
* Choice Plantings (180 Penrod Ct. Suite N, Glen Burnie) will open its holiday décor showroom from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, to showcase themes for the upcoming season. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Additional open house days are July 17 and 19, same times. A private tour is available for those sending an email to patty@ChoicePlantings.com.
* DoubleTree by Hilton is offering a 10% discount and a choice of two party upgrades on a 2018 holiday party booked by July 31. Click here to for more details.
* CCI Health & Wellness will host RunBabyRun5k on Saturday, August 18. Early-Bird ticket sales end on June 30. 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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Membership Development Committee Meeting
- 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26
* Non-Profit Team Workshop - Adherence to the New Tax Laws -
9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10
* Young Professional's Network Committee Meeting - 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 12
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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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