April 6, 2021

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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Celebrating 95 Years

This year, The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce celebrates standing with our local business community for 95 years. We have advocated for the Bethesda region during times of growth, recession, war, and change. We continue to advocate for businesses, providing a strong voice of clarity through the uncertainties and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve been a helping hand, a (virtual) shoulder to cry on, and an encourager, while also providing clarity about the confusing maze of resources designed to help sustain businesses.


Being part of a larger organization enables us to speak with one voice and ensures that your concerns are heard. We will continue to focus on helping businesses meet the challenges they face, whether they be financial, managerial, regulatory, or otherwise.

Thank you to our members and the community that supported us throughout the years. We wouldn’t be here without you! We have many exciting things planned this year and we hope that you will celebrate alongside us.

Together, we are building a Greater Bethesda.
Upcoming Virtual Programs
Tap Into the Full Potential of Microsoft Excel
Wednesday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.

In this month's Advantage Industries workshop, Mike Shelah and Russell Smith will show you some of the most powerful (and little used) features of Excel. They will also dispel some of the many myths that surround this powerful application.
Joint Meeting With Metro Bethesda Rotary Club
Thursday, May 13, 7:30 a.m.

Join us for our Annual Joint Meeting with Metro Bethesda Rotary via Zoom featuring guest speaker, Robin Givhan, a Washington Post senior critic-at-large writing about politics, race and the arts. See more about Robin here.

This meeting is limited to Chamber members only.
Join Us on May 3 - Annual Golf Classic
Each May, over 100 decision makers and business professionals enjoy a day away from the office by participating in our Annual Golf Classic. This year’s event will be held on Monday, May 3, at Whiskey Creek Golf Club. This day of networking and competitive fun is a much anticipated event each year.
 
In place of donating part of the proceeds to a non profit this year, the Chamber will be purchasing gifts cards and other items from local businesses to use in our typically donated raffle baskets. We want to do what we can do to support our community as many businesses are still struggling due to the COVID 19 crisis. We will also be taking extra measures to ensure that our attendees remain safe during the tournament.
Deadline Today - MD COVID Relief Grant Program
Applications for the Maryland Small Business COVID-19 RELIEF Grant Program are due today, April 6, by 11:59 PM. The grant offers working capital to assist certain Maryland small businesses with disrupted operations due to COVID-19.

To apply for this program, you must first create an account here. Once you have an account, you will receive an email with a link to the application and be asked to login.
Thank You to Our Annual Corporate Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Pepco  

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors 
Atlantech Online – Behnam and Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. - The Bernstein Companies - Capacity Partners
Chesapeake Public Strategies - Dembo Jones – Grossberg Company LLP The Jane Fairweather Team – Maier & Warner PR – Marriott International Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C - 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 
M&T Bank
NextExec Sponsor 
McKay Mortgage Company