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8 | GREATER BALTIMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEYOUR CHAMBER%u25a0 The annual Heads & Tails 5K and Doggie Dash held at Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills%u25a0 Annual Business & Community Recognition AwardsFor more detailed descriptions of events and a link to the chamber%u2019s event calendar, see greaterbaltimorechamber.org/calendarandevents/eventcalendar.GROUPS AND COMMITTEESAnother way to engage with the chamber and make new connections with potential customers and peers is through its committees.For example, the chamber%u2019s young professionals committee %u2014 known as Ignite! Young Professionals of Greater Baltimore %u2014 %u201cis a happy-hour quarterly arrangement for younger business professionals who are either entrepreneurs or work for a company and want to broaden their career prospects,%u201d Pressman said. %u201cAs with other events, it%u2019s all about building relationships and getting to know folks who can be of assistance.%u201dIgnite! events are free to GBCC members, who can also invite guests and nonmembers for a nominal cost. Learn more at greaterbaltimorechamber.org/programs/igniteyoungprofessionalsofbaltimore.Other chamber groups and committees include:%u25a0 The Ambassadors Council, which welcomes new members, promotes community awareness of the chamber, and serves as a liaison between the chamber and its members. More details and an application to serve as an ambassador can be found at greaterbaltimorechamber.org/programs/ambassadorscouncil.%u25a0 UPlift Greater Baltimore, the chamber%u2019s volunteer arm, serves as a liaison between businesses and nonprofits. Its overall goal is community improvement, ranging from litter removal all the way to ensuring communities receive the funding they need to become better places to live, work and play. Learn more at greaterbaltimorechamber.org/programs/upliftgreaterbaltimore.CONTACT USgreaterbaltimorechamber.org/contactusinfo@greaterbaltimorechamber.org410-484-2337BETH RHEINGOLD, PHD, IOMPRESIDENT/CEOBeth Rheingold leads efforts to strengthen businesses, foster economic development and revitalize communities across Baltimore County. Beth brings a deep understanding of leadership strategy and relationship building that helps businesses thrive. She recently earned the prestigious Institute for Organization Management credential, held by only 5% of nonprofit leaders nationally. ARIANA SAKHIMEMBERSHIP & EVENTS COORDINATOR | NOTARY PUBLICAriana Sakhi supports member engagement and high-end event experiences. She is completing her degree in Information Science at the University of Maryland, specializing in User Experience (UX) %u2014 the study of how people interact with technology. Ariana brings a strong foundation in customer service from her time at Wells Fargo, combining her technical skills and people-first approach.CHAMBER STAFFHere is a closer look at the faces of the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce. Don%u2019t be afraid to reach out %u2014 your chamber is here to serve you!