May 9, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

OFF THE CLOCK NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR TONIGHT!

REGISTER BEFORE 4:30 PM

We look forward to seeing everyone at our May Off the Clock,

hosted by Round House Theatre!

ROUND HOUSE THEATRE

4545 East-West Highway

Bethesda, MD

Parking and other details are available here.

Round House is a theatre for everyone. They enrich our community through bold, outstanding theatrical and educational experiences that inspire empathy and demand conversation. Next Up at Round House: August Wilson’s Radio Golf. Performances begin June 7. Learn more HERE.

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 4:30 on May 9.

GBCC REAL ESTATE UPDATE

Save the date for the 2023 Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce

Real Estate Update!

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

Details coming soon! 

GBCC IS GOING TO GREECE!

In partnership with Aventura World, we will be visiting Athens, Greece

November 3-11, 2023.

You are invited!

This opportunity is open to members and non-members alike.

Bring your family, friends, neighbors!

Please contact Allie Williams at (301) 652-4900 ext. 203 or awilliams@greaterbethesdachamber.org for more information.

Use group booking code is: QKTVIB

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Please register to attend this month's upcoming committee meetings

Senior Market Group Meeting

Date: May 9

Time: 9:00am - 10:00 am

at SUNRISE BETHESDA

Register

Healthcare & Wellness Thought Leadership Council

Date: May 11

Time: 9:00 - 10:00am

Register

Women's Networking Group + Cultural Roundtable Joint Meeting (open to all members)

Date: May 11

Time 11:00am - 12:00pm

Register

Chamber Connect

Sponsored by Sandy Spring Bank

Date: May 23

Time: 8:30 - 9:30

Register

NextExecs Meeting

Sponsored by McKay Mortgage

Date: May 23

Time: 4:00 - 5:00

Happy Hour at Nesfield Performance

Register

Membership Development Committee Meeting

Date: May 24

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Register

Economic Development Committee

Date: May 24

Time:8:00am - 9:00 am

Register

Real Estate Committee

Date: May 24

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am

Register

Membership Walkaround - Park Potomac

Date May 24

Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm

Register

THIS WEEK AT THE CHAMBER

GBCC and many of our members were proud to participate in the Newcomers Hiring Fair at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda this past Saturday. Over 300 jobseekers attended and took their first steps into launching new careers!

GOLF PHOTOS

Thank you to Hilary Schwab Photography for capturing all the great moments at our 31st Annual GBCC Golf Classic.

SPONSORED CONTENT

INSITE BUILDERS AND REMODELING BLOOD DRIVE

Everyone who gives whole blood, Power Red, platelets and AB Elite plasma, during the month of May will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2023 MLB^® All-Star Game^® in Seattle.**This getaway includes two tickets to the 2023 MLB^® All-Star Game^® thanks to the support of Fanatics, round-trip airfare, four-night hotel accommodations, $750 gift card for expenses and more.

METRO MOVE FEST

On Sunday May 21, The Nesfield Performance Foundation is hosting the

2023 Metro Move Fest,

a fun fitness event for the entire family! The event will include a 5K race, yoga class and

kid’s 100m dash. Learn more about the #MetroMoveFest by visiting www.metromovefest.com

.

WHEATON SUSTAIBABLE INNOVATION ZONE WORKSHOP

The Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone is launching a green business workshop series designed to guide local business owners and entrepreneurs through fundamental business training related to marketing, funding, and greening their practices. Our goal is to help local businesses position themselves for growth, impact, and profit in a green economy.

Register here for the set of 4 workshops, free to all Montgomery County businesses! The workshops will be held both in-person and virtual from May 9 through May 18. 

For any questions please reach out to info@wsizmd.org. 

GBCC AFFINITY HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN

“Do retailers need a different retention strategy for older workers?” asks Tom Ryan in RetailWire. The answer, it seems, is yes.

“According to a recent McKinsey survey of U.S. retail workers, a lack of supportive colleagues was the leading cause of attrition for those 45 and older while ranking as the eighth most important factor for those under 35.”

Read more at https://retailwire.com/discussion/do-retailers-need-a-different-retention-strategy-for-older-workers/.

Thank You to Our 2023 Corporate Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

PEPCO an Exelon Company

Silver Sponsors

Advantage Industries * The Chevy Chase Land Company * Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.  * Suburban Hospital 

Bronze Sponsors

Atlantech Online * Buchbinder Tunick & Co. * Chesapeake Public Strategies * Dembo Jones * EagleBank * Electric Advisors, Inc. * Grossberg Company LLP * IdeaFire™ * The Jane Fairweather Team * Lerch, Early & Brewer * Maier & Warner PR * M&T Bank * Marriott International * Mon Ami Gabi * Rodgers Consulting * Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. * TDG/SILVEROCK Realty * Washington Workplace * WithumSmith+Brown, PC

Partner Sponsors

AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown * Bethesda Magazine * Decision Making Research * Griswold Home Care BCC * Hyatt Regency Bethesda * Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center * Nothing Bundt Cakes-Bethesda * Print1 * Sandglass Systems * sasse agency

ChamberConnect Sponsor - Sandy Spring Bank

NextExec Committee Sponsor - McKay Mortgage Company