GBCC ChamberWatch

January 2, 2024

THANK YOU, ANDY & WELCOME, MONIQUE!

Happy New Year from the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce!

As the calendar changes, so does our leadership.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to

2023 Chair Andy Fraser, Sandglass Systems, for a fantastic year,

and to welcome Monique Sanfuentes, Suburban Hospital, as our new Chair for 2024.

We encourage all our members to join us for the Board of Directors Installation Reception and Annual Membership Meeting on January 25 (details below) as we formally recognize Andy for his dedication over the past year, and officially swear in Monique and her incoming Board.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

INSTALLATION RECEPTION TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Tickets for the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce

2024 Installation Reception and Annual Membership Meeting are now available!

The Installation Reception is our opportunity to formally welcome the new GBCC Board of Directors and to recognize our outgoing Board. This year we are re-introducing the Annual Membership Meeting component to our Installation Reception, ensuring that the evening is inviting and invigorating to all Chamber members. This exciting event will be reception style in the rooftop ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Bethesda.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your fellow Chamber members and showcase your business at one of our premiere events - claim your tickets or sponsorship today!

INDIVIDUAL EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON-SALE NOW THROUGH JANUARY 9!

MEMBER TICKETS

Early Bird - $175 / Standard $225

NON-MEMBER TICKETS

Early Bird - $225 / Standard $275

"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

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

hosted by 

TACOMBI

4749 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Lite bites will be provide 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 4:00 January 9. 

 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!

ANNUAL SMG BREAKFAST

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!

More details coming soon!

Please register to attend committee meetings

Senior Market Group Meeting

Date: Tuesday, January 9

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Hospitality Roundtable

Date: Tuesday, January 9

Time:2:00 pm

Register

Healthcare & Wellness Thought Leadership Council

Date: Thursday, January 11

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Membership Networking Committee

Date: Tuesday, January 16

Time: 9:00 am

Register

Chamber Connect

Date: Tuesday, January 23

Time: 8:30 am

Register

Community Business Exchange

Date: Tuesday, January 23

Time: 10:00 am

Register

NextExecs

Sponsored by IdeaFire™

Date: Tuesday, January 23

Time: 4:00 pm

Register

Economic Development Committee

Date: Wednesday, January 24

Time:8:00am

Register

Real Estate Committee

Date: Wednesday, January 24

Time: 9:00

Register

WELCOME DECEMBER NEW MEMBERS

Luke's Wings

Hartz Plumbing

Weichert Realtors

Genesis Chimney Services

Brown Bag Bethesda

Silver Bridges Consulting

Columbia Associates Mental Health

Washington Gas

Juice Plus+

CarePatrol of Howard & Montgomery Counties

Denise Chiang, Freelance Writer

Rotary Club of International Friendship

BECOME A 2024 GBCC SPONSOR!

Elevate your profile and support GBCC in 2024!

Our annual corporate, committee, and board room sponsorships offer year-long opportunities to showcase your business! Learn more and become a sponsor today!

SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE 2024 GBCC DIRECTORY

The Center for Workforce Inclusion (CWI) believes that older workers bring valuable experience, adaptability, and expertise. However, employers must combat bias and embrace continuous learning to reap those benefits.

In its article at https://www.cwilabs.org/the-future-of-work-how-hybrid-and-remote-workplaces-are-changing-the-employment-landscape-for-older-workers/, CWI reports that studies have found that older workers are more willing to learn new technology than their younger counterparts, and that positions them well for hybrid and remote work. What’s often missing, however, is training.

“90% of workforce development programs provide services to students and younger adults, leaving just 10% to address the needs of adults age 50+.”

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, [email protected] 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 * Buchbinder Tunick & Co. * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Chevy Chase Acura * Chevy Chase Land Company * Dembo Jones * EagleBank * Grossberg Company LLP * 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 * WithumSmith+Brown, PC

Partner Sponsors

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

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