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LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
Members of this committee review bills and determine the Chamber's position and actions. Subject matter experts in the membership provide their expertise and testimony (written or in person) on behalf of the Chamber.
Meets: As needed throughout the legislative session (late January through mid-April). For members only.
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING COMMITTEE: This committee is for those who believe in the Chamber, its activities and mission, and want to help make it stronger and grow by building our member network and presence in the community. Projects include retention calls and visits, Walk-Arounds, and the Ambassador program.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:00am-10:00am. For current members only.
Chair: Charlie Atwell (Washington Workplace)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
NEXTEXECS (YOUNG PROFESSIONAL GROUP):
For young professionals in the greater Bethesda community interested in engaging in business networking, professional development, and community service to position themselves for optimal career growth.
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 4:00pm-5:00pm, followed by a networking happy hour
Co-Chairs: Claire Harshbarger (First National Bank) and Lili Sargsyan (Snyder Cohn)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young Sponsored by: IdeaFireTM
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE: Learn about the ongoing changes in commercial, retail, and residential real estate in the community. Speakers focus on current and future real estate projects and issues.
Meets: 4th Wednesday of the month, 9:00am -10:00 am
Co-Chairs: Gary Unterberg (Rodgers Consulting) and Brendan McKay (McKay Mortgage)
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
SENIOR MARKET GROUP (SMG): Meet and network
with businesses that provide services or information to seniors and stay current with the latest issues and ideas that affect this market in our area. This group also focuses on providing education, networking, and referral opportunities
for members.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00am–10:00am
Co-Chairs: Jan Brito (Capital Senior Solutions) and Marielba Rivera (MRV Attorneys and Counselors at Law)
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
SPECIAL EVENTS & SPONSORSHIPS: Help plan, develop, and promote special Chamber events throughout the year. Events include: The Annual Gala, Legislative Reception, Spring Golf Classic, Annual Installation Reception & Membership Meeting.
Meets: Meetings are held as needed. For members only.
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
WOMEN'S NETWORKING GROUP (WNG): WNG's purpose is to unite all women in business through planning events and providing resources to fellow members and the community. Luncheons/panel discussions will be hosted to promote education in all areas that have an impact on women in business.
Meets: 3rd Thursday of the month, 4:00pm-5:00pm, followed by networking happy hour
Co-Chairs: Sandra Hart (The Growth Coach) and Felicity Tchoufa (LeBonday)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
Sponsored by: LeBonday & The Growth Coach
GOLF COMMITTEE: Plan and execute the Chamber’s Annual
Meets: As needed January through May
Chair: Jeff Burton (Bethesda Urban Partnership) Staff Liaisons: Allie Williams and Clarissa Harris
GOODWILL COALITION: Plan and execute the Chamber’s food insecurity in our community.
Meets: As needed throughout the year
Staff Liaisons: Allie Williams and Clarissa Harris CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS: Responsible for promoting
and securing various levels of Annual Corporate Sponsorships.
Meets: As needed
Chair: Russell Lacey (Electric Advisors) Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: Plan and support communications, outreach, digital strategies, and marketing initiatives for the organization and its members.
Meets: 3rd Monday of the month at 4:30pm
Co-Chairs: Julie Schumacher (sasse agency) and Sean Makulowich (IdeaFireTM)
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
Want to learn more? Contact:
staff@greaterbethesdachamber.org www.greaterbethesdachamber.org
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