GBCC ChamberWatch

January 23, 2024

DON'T MISS THE 2024 INSTALLATION RECEPTION AND

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - THIS THURSDAY!

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 penthouse ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Bethesda with fabulous fare and elevated beer and wine parings.

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!

ANNUAL SMG BREAKFAST

"OFF THE CLOCK" NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

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

hosted by 

5 Star Senior Living

8100 Connecticut Avenue

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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 at 4:00 pm on 2/13 

 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!

RIBBON CUTTING - EVERYONE WELCOME!

Join GBCC for StretchLab's Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

on January 30 at 4:00pm!

All are welcome!

8525 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace Suite 304, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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 March 31:

 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

ChamberConnect

Sponsored by - Your Company?

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

with guest Artie Harris, Chair, Montgomery County Planning Board

Date: Wednesday, January 24

Time: 9:00

Register

NextExecs Meeting & Happy Hour - Please Register

ADVOCACY ALERT

BIG WIN FOR OUR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY

Jawando withdraws Anti-Business Bills

The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce along with the Maryland Restaurant Association and other local chambers strongly and verbally opposed two bills introduced by Councilmember, Will Jawando.

Bill 35-23 Elimination of Tipped Wage - proposed the elimination of the tipped wage in Montgomery County for restaurant servers. 

Bill 34-23 Establishment of Wage Commission - sought to establish an advisory wage commission to make recommendations regarding minimum wages and working conditions beginning with the chain restaurant industry, and then to any industry. We felt this to be a very dangerous bill.

It is extremely rare for bills to be withdrawn at the County Council.

Both of these bills were withdrawn on Tuesday, and we applaud the business community, especially our servers and restaurant managers on their efforts.

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!

Commuter Connections 2024 Employer Recognition Awards

Is Your Organization a Star When it Comes to Providing Excellent Commuter Benefits and/or Telework Programs?

Nominate your company for the Commuter Connections 2024 Employer Recognition Awards

Nominations are due by January 31, 2024

Commuter Connections is currently seeking nominations from employers in the Washington, DC metropolitan region who offer outstanding commuter benefits and/or telework programs for its annual Employer Recognition Awards.

For more information and to apply, click here

MCPS SUMMER RISE PROGRAM

Join the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Department of Partnerships as they host the first ever Summer RISE Host Summit on January 30, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gather with previous and other prospective or new hosts to learn about the program, best practices for implementation, and opportunities to support students beyond Summer RISE. Sign up NOW for the event and invite a friend/colleague to learn more to help us reach as many students as possible!

Contact Davida Gurstelle at [email protected] or call 240-740-5599 with questions.

Age Friendly Employment

Bethany Iverson, who co-founded The Coven – a co-working space -- believes that “designing roles that evolve over time presents a massive untapped opportunity for most employers…. They can make small yet meaningful changes as they imagine new ways to retain highly knowledgeable and skilled older workers in an increasingly competitive employment environment.” Indeed, research conducted for The Coven found that“95 percent of employers have not developed specific tactics to ensure their workplace is age inclusive though nearly all (83%) believe it is.” Only 67 percent of workers agree.

Bonnie Marcus interviews Iverson in her Forbes article at https://www.forbes.com/sites/bonniemarcus/2023/10/20/new-study-reveals-most-organizations-are-not-prepared-for-the-aging-workforce/?sh=1be9cf11268d.

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 * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Chevy Chase Acura *

Chevy Chase Land Company * Dembo Jones * Donohoe Companies * 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 * Weaver * 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

ChamberConnect Sponsor – Your Company?

Membership Networking Committee - Your Company?

NextExec Committee Sponsor – IdeaFire™

Women's Networking Group - Your Company?