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Early Morning Networking at Elite Bodies
Members, some attired in festive (or ugly) holiday sweaters, enjoyed coffee and healthy breakfast treats at December's Coffee & Cards held at Elite Bodies. Thank you to Jeff Owusu-Ansah and his team for hosting.
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GSSCC Cuts the Ribbon for HSBC's Grand Opening
GSSCC joined HSBCBank officials and other VIPs last Thursday evening to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the new branch at 8250 Georgia Avenue. To welcome the bank, GSSCC President Jane Redicker presented a plaque to Kevin Shaw, CFP, Senior Vice President and Mid-Atlantic Area Manager.
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GSSCC to Participate in 4Business Charette
GSSCC will join other businessmen and women to participate in the 4Business Charette, hosted this evening by County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Sidney Katz at the Wheaton Community Center.
The 4Business Charrette is an opportunity for business owners to provide input and ideas to improve Montgomery County's business climate. Business owners and representatives are urged to attend this event to make recommendations to the county executive and council president on how Montgomery County government can be more responsive to their needs.
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Rescheduled: GSSCC101 Member Orientation
GSSCC invites all new members and new representatives of member companies to
GSSCC 101: Member Orientation Breakfast. Enjoy a free breakfast courtesy of
Eggspectation
, learn how to make the most of your membership, connect with fellow Chamber members, and meet GSSCC staff, board member, and ambassadors.
NEW DATE: Wednesday, January 8, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Eggspectation (923 Ellsworth Drive).
RSVP required by COB Monday, January 6; participation limited to two individuals per company.
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Register
here
or call 301-565-3777.
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Sponsor spots are filling up fast, secure yours today!
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Congratulations to SkyPoint Federal Credit Union for earning it's second Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) award from the U.S. Treasury Department. CDFI financial institutions are mission-driven financial institutions that are dedicated to providing financial services to meet the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals in under-served communities. Read more here.
* Dr. Rosco M. Moore, Jr. of PH RockWood Corporation will present the paper "Use of 3F Technology to inhibit Mycobacterium tuberculosis" at the 2020 Annual Conference for Biothreats by the American Society for Microbiology held January 28-30, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia.
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CuriosityStream has announced a major global expansion that will significantly increase its international reach with major distribution partnerships in Africa, New Zealand and the Bahamas. Partner launches in several other countries are expected in the coming weeks. Read more
here.
* Elite Personnel is hiring for an Administrative Assistant here and an Education Coordinator here.
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The Fillmore Silver Spring is having a hiring fair on Tuesday, December 10, from noon to 5 p.m. for security positions and guest services positions. Candidates must be 18 years of age to be eligible and should bring a copy of their resume. See more here.
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Matchbox Silver Spring is offering a holiday discount. Purchase a $50 gift card from November 1 to December 1, 2019 and you'll receive a $10 gift to use towards your favorite dishes and drinks. For more information, read
here.
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School of Rock Silver Spring students are partnering with Interfaith Works to collect new or gently used coats for those in need. The last day to drop off items is Tuesday, December 17. Read here for more information.
* Join the Silver Spring Town Center Inc. and Silver Spring Village for "SPARKLE - Your Digital Life After You Die," a presentation hosted at the Silver Spring Library on Wednesday, December 11, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is free, but registration is required. Read here for more information.
* The third annual Around the World Holiday Bazaar at the Silver Spring Town Center is Tuesday, December 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building. For more details, read here.
* Join Akhmedova Ballet Academy for "Nutcracker Night" on Saturday, December 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College. Read here for more information.
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Update: Purple Line Work in Silver Spring
Colesville Road - Colesville Road closures originally scheduled for December 2 this year have been postponed until January 5, 2020. Beginning then, and through the end of April, the Colesville Road between Wayne Avenue and East-West Highway will be closed periodically between 10 p.m and 5 a.m. Monday through Friday and, as needed, overnight on weekends. During the daytime and evening hours of 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, crews will work in the center lane, but keep two lanes open in each direction.
View the detour here.
Bonifant Street - Beginning on or about December 20, Purple Line crews will implement a long-term lane closure on westbound Bonifant Street between Ramsey Avenue and Georgia Avenue. This section of the street will be closed for approximately three months.
Wayne Avenu
e - Crews will be working on Wayne Avenue between Fenton Street and Flower Avenue between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays and weekends during December. Watch for temporary lane closures.
Brookville Road/Stewart Avenue - Crews will be relocating utilities along Stewart Avenue between Brookville Road and Kansas Avenue from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and weekends. Watch for temporary lane and sidewalk closures. Parking on southbound Stewart will be limited.
For more information on construction activities, schedules, and other updates, click
here. For immediate construction concerns, email
outreach@pltcllc.com or call 240-424-5325.
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Upcoming Committee/Network Meetings
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Non-Profit Team
- 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10.
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Small Business Owners Peer Network - Noon on Monday, December 16. Topic is
"year-end reviews and how to use that information to improve in 2020."
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Economic Development Committee
- 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18.
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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; HiTouch Business Services; Image 360.
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