GBCC ChamberWatch

April 9, 2024

"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR TONIGHT!

Join us for our monthly "Off the Clock" Networking Happy Hour



hosted by 

Maggiano's Little Italy

5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW.,

Washington, DC, 20015

Lite bites provided by our host

~Cash Bar~

Register Early for your ON-LINE REGISTRATION ADVANTAGE:

Member-Registration: $15 online / $20 at the door

Non-Member Registration: $25 online / $30 at the door

On-line registration closes at 4:00 pm TODAY!

 Not a GBCC member, but interested in learning what GBCC is all about? 

Non-members are welcome to attend up to 2 GBCC events or committee meetings prior to joining!

GBCC'S 98th BIRTHDAY HOSTED BY VINO 301

April marks the 98th Birthday of our Chamber and that deserves a toast.

Vino 301/Wine Concierge is happy host a Birthday Winery Outing for GBCC Members and Guests.

You are invited to board a private coach bus hosted and driven by Vino 301 on Friday, April 26th, at 12:00 PM. We ask that everyone arrive to the GBCC Boardroom by 11:30 AM. At noon, we will walk down to Veterans Park located on the corner of Woodmont Ave. and Norfolk Ave. where our bus will be departing promptly at noon.

Last day for registration is Monday, April 22nd.

$120.00 for all guests: April 1st thru April 22nd.

$75.00 for all alcohol free guests: Now thru April 22nd. (guests who prefer non-alcoholic options)

Your afternoon will include...

• Roundtrip bus transportation to and from Bethesda and Black Ankle Vineyards in Mt. Airy, MD.
• Champagne toast to the Chamber aboard the bus.
• Dedicated driver and tour ambassador.
• Wine tasting and VIP tour of Black Ankle Vineyards.
• Individually selected lunch at the vineyard plus snacks and water on the bus.

All attendees must register on the Vino 301 link below and choose your lunch selection. 

**The lunch options will be listed prior to ticket check out.**

GBCC ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

GBCC's 32nd Annual Golf Tournament is May 6!

Join your fellow Chamber Members for a day of competition and camaraderie at the spectacular Whiskey Creek Golf Club. A portion of proceeds from this annual fundraiser will support a local charitable organization.

The GBCC Golf Classic event sells out every year,

So, don't delay -

book your sponsorship now!

ANNUAL REAL ESTSTE UPDATE

This informative event offers the opportunity to learn from guest speakers and panelists about what's new in residential and commercial Real Estate and how developments will affect businesses and the community. Members have the option of sponsoring and are able to exhibit their business during the networking and breakfast portion of the event.

WHY BECOME A SPONSOR?

• Brand exposure and visibility to a high number of valuable and niche potential clients.
• Increase your online presence via hyperlinks and logos on Chamber website, social media.
• Build reputation alongside the county's most respected and influential Real Estate developers, agents and brokers.

Attendee Tickets

EARLYBIRD April 1 - 30

Members - $35

Future Members - $45

STANDARD May 1 - June 5 at 4:00pm

Members - $40

Future Members - $50

AT THE DOOR

Members - $45

Future Members - $55

TRAVEL WITH THE CHAMBER

GBCC is excited to announce our 2024 international travel opportunity -

The Chamber is going to the French Riviera!

This fabulous travel package is open to Chamber Members and Non-Members alike!

Spend 7 Nights at a 4 star hotel in Cannes, home of the world famous Film Festival, and enjoy excursions to Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, the Lerin Islands, St. Tropez, Grasse,

St. Paul De Venece, San Remo, Antibes and Niece.

There is so much included for the incredible price of $3,499, if you register by April 30:

 Round trip airfare

 7 Nights First Class Hotel

 12 Meals (7B, 2L, 3D)

 Sightseeing per itinerary

 Admissions per itinerary

 Professional Tour Manager

 And more!

Don't miss your opportunity to travel with the Chamber in 2024 and build stronger business connections as you explore the French Riviera!

Please register to attend committee meetings

Senior Market Group

Featuring Silver Bridges Consulting

Date: Tuesday, April 9

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Healthcare & Wellness Thought Leadership Council

Date: Thursday, April 11

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Hospitality Roundtable

Speaker: David Child, FHRM Board President

Date: Thursday, April 11

Time: 2:30 pm

Register

Membership Networking Committee

Date: Tuesday, March 16

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Women's Networking Group

Sponsored by LeBonday & The Growth Coach

Date: Thursday, April 18

Time: 4:00 pm

Register

ChamberConnect

Sponsored by - Your Company?

Date: Tuesday, April 23

Time: 8:30 am

Register

Community Business Exchange

Date: Tuesday, April 23

Time: 10:00 am

Register

NextExecs

Sponsored by IdeaFire™

Date: Tuesday, April 23

Time: 4:00 pm

Register

Economic Development Committee

Date: Wednesday, April 24

Time:8:00am

Register

Real Estate Committee

Date: Wednesday, April 24

Time: 9:00

Register

WELCOME, NEW GBCC MEMBERS!

Please join us in welcoming the newest GBCC Members who joined in March!

DCA Technology Partners

Garret N. Grier of Long & Foster | Forbes Global Properties 

Pinnacle Financial Partners 

LUXE PROPERTIES

Cheltenham Interiors 

The Zen Point LLC 

Potomac Outdoor Living

Swallowing Wellness 

SolutionsMET, LLC 

Brandon White - Northwestern Mutual 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' RETREAT

The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met this past week for their annual Board Retreat - a day of learning, growing, bonding and fun. Your GBCC Board works tirelessly to make this organization the BEST Chamber around! Many thanks to Board Member Apoorva Ghandi, Marriott International, for hosting us in their International Headquarters' rooftop conference room, to Board Chair Monique Sanfuentes, Suburban Hospital, for her remarks, to Jen McCloskey, Girardi Associates, for the Digital Image Workshop, to Board Member Sean Makulowich, IdeaFire, for his presentation on AI, and to Board Chair-Elect Verelyn Gibbs Watson, Nothing Bundt Cakes, for providing the closing review and reflection.

POTOMAC LIFESTYLE FEATURES

GBCC INSTALLATION RECEPTION

GBCC member Potomac Lifestyle Magazine included a spotlight on our 98th Installation Reception in their "City Scene" feature. Check out the full April issue here!

GBCC's Mission is "Supporting, Inspiring and Advocating for Business to Better our Community". Your Legislative Committee meets every Monday during the General Assembly, and has been working diligently on your behalf. Please take some time to review our positions and actions:

Please join the Truman Charities board members for a casual and fun Happy Hour at Tommy Joe's! (to clarify this is not a charity event just a fun networking event)

We have a limit of 50 attendees – first come basis.

Appetizers - PLUS 1 drink ticket

$20 per person - pay cash or venmo at the door.

April 11th 5:30-8pm

Not a GBCC member yet? Join today and network with hundreds of businesses, take advantage of resourceful opportunities, and receive discounts on Chamber hosted events.

Contact Carla Young, Director of Membership & Community Relations, cyoung@greaterbethesdachamber.org or (301) 652-4900 ext. 200

Thank You to Our 2024 Corporate Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

PEPCO an Exelon Company

Silver Sponsors

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.  * Suburban Hospital 

Bronze Sponsors

Atlantech Online * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Chevy Chase Acura *

Chevy Chase Land Company * Dembo Jones * Donohoe * EagleBank *Grossberg Company LLP * IdeaFire™ * Jane Fairweather Team * Lerch, Early & Brewer Maier & Warner PR * M&T Bank * Marriott International * McKay Mortgage *

Mon Ami Gabi * Montgomery County Green Bank * National Capital Bank *

Rodgers Consulting * Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. *

Streamline Management * Washington Workplace * Weaver * Withum

Partner Sponsors

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center * Bethesda Urban Partnership * Decision Making Research * DrinkMore Water * Foodies, Farms & Friends * Hyatt Regency Bethesda * MoCo360 Bethesda Magazine * Nothing Bundt Cakes-Bethesda * Print1 * Sandglass Systems * sasse agency

ChamberConnect Sponsor – Your Company?

Membership Networking Committee - Your Company?

NextExec Committee Sponsor – IdeaFire™

Women's Networking Group - LeBonday & The Growth Coach