October 6, 2020

Sent every week, the ChamberWatch keeps you informed. To learn more about the Chamber, visit our website or email staff@greaterbethesdachamber.org.

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THE GREATER BETHESDA CHAMBER’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY 2020 BALLOT QUESTIONS
The Board of Directors of The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce reviewed the Montgomery County ballot for the 2020 General Election and recommends the following positions on ballot questions A through D:

Property Tax Questions:                     Council Structure Questions
Question A: Yes                                  Question C: Yes
Question B: No                                   Question D: No


Check out our Latest Blog post!
Guest Blog by Connie Rhind Robey, Owner of SpeedPro
​"For business owners, managers and facility owners, there are new practices and new signage needed to help employees and customers stay safe. Signage will also draw customers to your business or restaurant, which will increase your revenues.
 
Here are some popular types of COVID signage and the best places to install them..."
Healthcare & Wellness Committee: DID YOU KNOW?
FOR YOUR HEALTH

DID YOU KNOW that 1 in 3 adults have pre-diabetes? In Maryland, over 10 percent of the adult population has diabetes and an additional 34 percent are estimated to have pre-diabetes. Close to 26 percent of inpatients at Suburban Hospital are diabetic. Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of mortality in Maryland and its complications cost the State over $4.92 billion per year, and an additional $2 billion in lost productivity.* Early detection through screenings, annual exams, as well as proper diet and exercise go a long way to reduce morbidity and mortality and the direct and indirect costs of managing this serious illness.
* Maryland Diabetes Action Plan 2019

A message from Monique Sanfuentes, administrative director of community affairs and population health, Suburban Hospital, and a member of the Board of Directors and the Health and Wellness Committee of the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Monique at msanfuentes@jhmi.edu
Join the Healthcare & Wellness Committee!

Meet and network with businesses that provide direct health and wellness care or services and stay current with the latest issues in this field. This meeting is for members of the Chamber in the health and wellness industries. 
Washington Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington invites you to the 2020 Washington Business Hall of Fame Re-Imagined! Celebrate the legacies of the 2020 Laureates (Ed Bersoff, Janet Hill, and Mark Lerner) through a high-impact, virtual experience that connects students directly with the Best in Business.

Sponsors will enable 10,000 students to have All-Access Passes to the live headlined events, as well as a series of engaging master classes led by business and community leaders, such as Seth Goldman and Grant Hill. For more information, visit washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org    
Upcoming Events & Programs
Virtual Speed Networking @ 3:00pm

Attendees will be broken up into several "rooms" (just like a table in person). Each room will meet for about 20 minutes and then be switched at random to a different room. More Details.

Sponsored by Electric Advisors.
Flu Shot Clinic @ The Hyatt Regency Bethesda
The Chamber's annual Flu Shot Clinic is provided by Suburban Hospital. Pre-registration is required this year, so find your time and sign up to help fight the flu! Register to fight the flu.
Members in the News
Annual Corporate Sponsors
Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors 
 Andy Stern's Office Furniture, A Division of Benjamin Office Supply & Services - Atlantech Online - The Bernstein Companies - Capacity Partners - CohnReznick - Dembo Jones - Grossberg Company LLP- Hill Slowinski, Long & Foster | Christie's | Maryland Settlers LLC - Linowes and Blocher LLP TDG/SilverRock - M&T Bank - The Bean Bag Deli & Catering
The Bernstein Companies - 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 
A Wider Circle
NextExec Sponsor 
McKay Mortgage Company