Despite State Move to Phase 3 MoCo Remains in Phase 2, but Allows Live Performances at Restaurants
Governor Hogan issued an executive order, moving Maryland to Phase 3 effective last Friday afternoon, but County Executive Marc Elrich joined two other jurisdictions deciding to remain in Phase 2. The County Executive did loosen the restrictions to allow indoor and outdoor restaurants to include live performances as part of their dining experience. Establishments are still prohibited from allowing dancing or congregating in front of the performers. |
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County Regulations Still Keeping Your Business Closed?
GSSCC continues to ask county officials to provide guidelines under which more businesses can safely open. As a result, the County now has a process for reviewing requests from various businesses or industries that have not yet opened because of county restrictions. Businesses seeking to open may seek a letter of approval to operate. Click here for more details. Businesses must use the form linked here. Businesses should also be prepared to submit a plan that demonstrates procedures it would put in place to safely open. The county web page includes a link to a sample safe reopening plan.
If your business seeks approval to open or expand operations using this procedure, please let GSSCC President Jane Redicker know about your experience with the process. |
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MoCo Launches "MaskUp" Education Campaign |
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In response to urging from various chambers and other business groups, Montgomery County Government, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, and Visit Montgomery will undertake a public education campaign to promote the appropriate wearing of face coverings throughout the County.
Launching tomorrow, the #MaskUpMoCo campaign will use social media, traditional media, and public service announcement bus ads, as well as providing both downloadable posters and plastic clings will be available to businesses. Watch GSSCC's social media for more details.
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LAST CALL FOR GOLF SPONSORSHIPS! |
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This is the LAST WEEK to secure a foursome or sponsorship opportunity for GSSCC’s 2020 COVID Classic! Only THREE foursome slots remain, register yours here.
- Longest Drive Contest Sponsor
- Closest to the Pin Contest Sponsor
- Driving Range Sponsor
- Hole Sponsor
Take advantage of these opportunities to get out of the office, engage with members, and promote your business!
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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN OUR GROWING LIST OF SPONSORS
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Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
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Scorecard Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Station Sponsor
Snack Shack Sponsor
Putting Contest Sponsor
Hole-in-One to Win a Car
Contest Sponsor
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Not a Golfer? But Want to Connect with Participants?
GSSCC is seeking a limited number of volunteers to help make this event a success. Join us at registration; help run contests on the course; be a "judge" for our Hole-in-One for a Car contest -- all organized with safety and social distancing in mind. Volunteers will have the unique opportunity to make connections with golfers from some of the Chamber's largest company members that always support this event. Contact Julie Pawlikowski for details. |
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Moving Beyond Paralysis:
How Your Business Can Prosper During & After COVID19
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Has your business been paralyzed by COVID-19? Wondering how some have prospered and even increased the value of their business during the pandemic?
Then join GSSCC and Stratus Wealth Advisors founder Samuel Brownell for a webinar to learn concrete steps business owners can take right now to strengthen both finances and operations, and assure the future value of their business.
Tuesday, September 15
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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The GSSCC cordially invites Chamber members to join us for GSSCC 101: Virtual Member Orientation. This virtual event is for new members or new representatives of member companies with a maximum of two per business.
This is the perfect event to learn how to make the most of your membership investment, connect with your fellow Chamber members, and meet the GSSCC staff, board members, and ambassadors.
Wednesday, September 30
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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Welcome New GSSCC Member in August! |
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Companies Are Renewing Their Chamber Membership
Thanks to these organizations for continuing to support the Chamber by renewing their membership during the past month. We're pleased to link readers to these businesses and the products and services they provide.
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FOUNDING MEMBERS
MEMBERS 10+ YEARS
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MEMBERS 5+ YEARS
NEWER MEMBERS
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Uncertain Times? Take Control of Your Energy Costs |
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COVID19, the upcoming Presidential election, economic forecasts, and erratic weather conditions all point to a volatile energy market. There’s no better time to consider enrolling in GSSCC’s Energy Purchasing Cooperative. The strategic partnership between GSSCC and CQI Associates means lower energy costs and long-term budget stability. How? By leveraging the aggregated energy usage of members of 23 chambers of commerce, CQI has the purchasing power to negotiate rates much lower than an individual company could attain on its own. Participants who signed onto the co-op realized a combined annual savings of $889,600, which equates to an average of $4,000 per company annually.
Applications will be accepted up to September 25. Here’s a link to the application.
Want to learn more? CQI Associates will host information webinars on the following dates:
For more information, call Joe Tabeling at 443-472-3870.
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* Congratulations to Apex Home Loans on being named among the Best Refinance Mortgage Companies in DC by Expertise. Read more here.
* Congratulations to United Therapeutics Corp. for being named among Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials 2020 list. Read here for more.
* Happy 10-Year Anniversary to Forever Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness. Read more here.
* Save up to 15 % off your order until September 7 at Regal Paint Center of Silver Spring. Read here for more information.
* Join SEEC for the third Annual FootGolf event on Saturday, September 26, at Sligo Creek Golf Course. Register by September 18. The winning team will win a $100 gift card to Matchbox Restaurant. Read here for more information.
See your company's news here! Send us your news releases and news items by noon on Friday for publication in the following Monday's edition. Click here for guidelines on submitting Member News.
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Does Your Business Need PPE?
As businesses re-open and employers are tasked with providing PPE for their returning employees, GSSCC has launched a “ Back to Business Products” page on our website for members looking to purchase PPE products, signage, and more. If your business is selling PPEs and you would like to be on this page, please complete this form and send it to Julie at jpawlikowski@gsscc.org. |
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Upcoming Committee/Network Meetings |
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Non-Profit Team Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 10.
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Membership Development Committee Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22.
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Economic Development Committee Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23.
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OUR MISSION:
Working to enhance the economic prosperity of greater Silver Spring through robust promotion of
our member businesses and unrelenting advocacy
on their behalf.
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Thank you to our 2019-2020 GSSCC Partners
Corporate Partners - Downtown Silver Spring; Lee Development Group; Montgomery College; Joseph W. McCartin Insurance;
Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center
Business Partners - Andalman & Flynn, AFI Silver Theatre; Apex Home
Loans; Atlantech Online; Digital Industry; EagleBank; Eggspectation; Holy Cross Hospital; The Fillmore Silver Spring; Lerch, Early & Brewer Chtd.; Linowes and Blocher, LLP; Revere Bank; The Tower Companies (The Blairs); United Therapeutics Corporation; Washington Property Company.
Partners - Adam Lowe Creative; Bell Flowers; EBA Ernest Bland Associates; Image360.
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Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
8601 Georgia Avenue Suite 203
301-565-3777
info@gsscc.org
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