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A Message From Our Chair, Anna Behnam
Happy Spring! March marked the 1-year anniversary of the COVID-19 World-Wide Pandemic. It’s hard to believe that it has been one year. At times, it felt like 10 years and in other aspects, it felt like the last 12 months flew by.
During that dreaded and fearful March of 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had dropped by nearly 36%. All of us were in fear for our health, our families, our children, our jobs and our savings. With that historic market drop came a scary time for small businesses. Restaurants that rely on patrons to enter their doors were forced to close. Some for numbered days while others forever. Every business in Bethesda (and worldwide) was affected in one way; most in a painful way. Read more.
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A Message From Our President & CEO, Allie Williams
“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.”
- George Bernard Shaw
As we enter our 95th year of service to the business community, the leadership and staff of the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce take Mr. Shaw’s words to heart. Our responsibility and future is NOW. We have advocated for the Bethesda region during times of growth, recession, war, and change. We continue to advocate for business by providing a strong voice of clarity through the uncertainties and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve been a helping hand, a (virtual) shoulder to cry on, and an encourager, while providing clarity about the confusing maze of resources designed to help sustain businesses. Read more.
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Last Call - Annual Sandy Spring Bank Golf Classic |
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Each May, over 100 decision makers and business professionals enjoy a day away from the office by participating in our Annual Sandy Spring Bank Golf Classic. This year’s event will be held on Monday, May 3, at Whiskey Creek Golf Club. This day of networking and competitive fun is a much anticipated event each year.
In place of donating part of the proceeds to a non profit this year, the Chamber will be purchasing gifts cards and other items from local businesses to use in our typically donated raffle baskets. We want to do what we can do to support our community as many businesses are still struggling due to the COVID 19 crisis. We will also be taking extra measures to ensure that our attendees remain safe during the tournament.
We only have a few sponsorships left! Please contact Courtney DeLucia for more information.
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Upcoming Virtual Programs |
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Tap Into the Full Potential of Microsoft Excel
Wednesday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.
In this month's Advantage Industries workshop, Mike Shelah and Russell Smith will show you some of the most powerful (and little used) features of Excel. They will also dispel some of the many myths that surround this powerful application.
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Joint Meeting With Metro Bethesda Rotary Club
Thursday, May 13, 7:30 a.m.
Join us for our Annual Joint Meeting with Metro Bethesda Rotary via Zoom featuring guest speaker, Robin Givhan, a Washington Post senior critic-at-large writing about politics, race and the arts. See more about Robin here.
This meeting is limited to Chamber members only.
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We are proud that members of our Chamber community are continuing to help other members – even in the midst of a pandemic!
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Lena S. Barnett & Associates, L.L.C., Attorneys & Counsellors at Law
Edward Jones, Brian Turbeville
Columbia Care Maryland
Kensington Locksmith Co.
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April is Financial Literacy Month and an excellent opportunity to review and upgrade your financial smarts. Whether you’re just starting out or have been earning your way for quite some time, it’s never too late to learn about saving and improving your financial outlook. Developing a budget and building financial knowledge is the foundation for a brighter future.
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Thank You to Our Annual Corporate Sponsors |
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Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Atlantech Online – Behnam and Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. - The Bernstein Companies - Capacity Partners
Chesapeake Public Strategies - Dembo Jones – Grossberg Company LLP The Jane Fairweather Team – Maier & Warner PR – Marriott International Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C - 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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