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February at GSSCC Brings Four Different
Networking, Learning Opportunities
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February 10: "How to Be a Good Customer"
The GSSCC Non-Profit Team, representatives of the many non-profit organizations that are members of the Chamber, invite all GSSCC members to a panel discussion on "How To Be A Good Customer," from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. next Tuesday, February 10, in the GSSCC Conference Room. The panel includes Chamber members Sarah Burnett, The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC), Julie Statland, Statland & Katz, Ltd., and Charlie Atwell, Innovative Business Interiors. Panel members will discuss what it means to be a good client; and the importance of customer accountability; and using various business networks, including your GSSCC network, to your advantage. Click here to log in and register.
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February 11: GSSCC Networking Breakfast
...scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:14 a.m. at The Sheraton Silver Spring (8777 Georgia Ave.). Join us to honor the Montgomery County Police 3rd District Officer of the Quarter at this event. Click here to log in and register.
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February 18: GSSCC's New Networking Lunch
In response to popular request, GSSCC is pleased to present "Connect @ Lunch," an every-other-month members-only networking event that will provide opportunities for members unable to participate in the networking breakfast or the business after hours to connect with other Chamber members in a formal networking setting. Join us for the kick-off lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, at Sergio's Ristorante (8727 Colesville Rd., on the lower level of the DoubleTree Hotel). Cost is $25 per person and includes salad, entrée, and iced tea or coffee. Participation is limited to the first 24 members who sign up. Click here to log in and register.
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February 26: Young Professionals Regional Happy Hour
GSSCC Young Professionals will join the young professionals groups from the Gaithersburg-Germantown and Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chambers, and Leadership Montgomery's Emerging Leaders program, to host a Regional Young Professional's Group Happy Hour, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at Timpano (12021 Rockville Pike). Come meet and mingle with other young professionals from Montgomery County. Space for this event is limited, so click here to register today.
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Put Your Business on Center Stage at
GSSCCs 22nd Anniversary SchmoozaPalooza
. . .scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Silver Spring's most rockin' venue, The Fillmore Silver Spring. Tables are going quickly, so call now to claim yours and showcase your business to GSSCC members and guests. Last year's event attracted almost 300 members and guests. Call Jane or Stephanie to reserve your table now.
Make your pre-paid reservations NOW. Pre-paid admission is required for all guests. Make your early-bird reservations before February 27 for a chance to be entered into a members-only grand prize drawing. Click here to log in and register.
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Welcome New Members....
Please join GSSCC in welcoming these companies that became new Chamber members during January.
Advance Financial, LLC
Capital Brand Group, LLC
Line By Line Quality Review
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Thanks for renewing.....
GSSCC thanks these organizations that renewed their Chamber membership in January.
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8407 Kitchen Bar
Abol Ethiopian Cuisine
The Abrahams Law Firm
Creative Concrete Corp.
Duffy Insurance Group
Extra Space Storage
Fenwick Beer & Wine
Kaldi's Coffee Bar
Kaplan University Rockville
Kefa Cafe
Kest, Forte & Rottenberg, P.A.
Medtech Institute
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Metro Metro & Associates
MC. Div.of Solid Waste Services
RCN
Rollingwood Apartments
Senior Service America, Inc.
Signs By Tomorrow
Summit Hills Apt. & Corp. Suites
The Classics Restaurant
Tiger Personnel Services, Inc.
Twin Towers
United Optical
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* Hats off to Mary Ellen Flynn, Andalman & Flynn, on surviving the January 2, 2015 Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. Flynn raised more than $2,000 to raise awareness for Special Olympics and provide an opportunity for more special kids to compete. Joining with colleagues in the Young Lawyers Section of the Maryland State Bar Association on a rainy day when the temperature was only 34 degrees, Flynn said she "kept every promise that I made: total submersion, no cursing, and I survived!" To see a video of her "plunge," click here.
* Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) has named Alan Speck to be its new Director of Mortgage Origination. With almost 30 years of mortgage loan experience, Speck will be responsible for managing and directing the business development efforts for MAFCU's well-seasoned mortgage loan division.
* Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring is pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Brown and William LaFond to its Board of Directors as well as the election of Hercules Pinkney as chair, Sister Ruth Marie Nickerson, C.S.C., as vice chair, Lynne D. Diggs, M.D., as secretary, and Paul Kaplun, Esq., as treasurer.
See your company's news here! GSSCC would be pleased to highlight news from our member companies in this section of the weekly e-news. Simply send us your information before close of business each Friday.
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Making Enjoy GSSCC After-Hours at Fenwick Silver Spring
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Silver Spring & Montgomery County News
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Silver Spring "VanGo" Free Circulator Bus Hours Extended
Hours for Silver Spring's free circulator bus service have expanded. The VanGo now runs from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. on Friday. In addition, weekend service was added from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday. Buses run every 12 minutes. Previously, VanGo service ran only from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays.
Circulator stops are located at the Silver Spring Metro Station; 13th and Kennett Street; East-West Highway and Colesville Road; and Cameron Street and Georgia Avenue. For a route map and schedule, click here.
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Silver Spring Garages Get Space-Available System
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Division of Parking Management has installed a parking space availability system in the Wayne Avenue and Town Square parking garages. MCDOT is using the latest technology to wirelessly track the number of available parking spaces on each garage level and display the information outside every entrance and on each floor. Click here for more information.
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DPS Releases Results of Permitting Fee Study
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services has completed a study of permitting fees, in response to concerns that the Department had, in recent years, increased fees to such an extent that it was generating a substantial surplus. A series of three briefing sessions on the study has been scheduled for this Tuesday, February 3, in the Silver Spring Civic Building. The 90-minute session begin at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
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February GSSCC Committee Meetings
* Major Events Committee - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3.
* Young Professionals Committee - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4.
* Government Affairs Committee - 9 a.m. on Friday, February 6, meeting with
District 3 Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz. RSVP Required.
* Economic Development Committee - 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 19.
* Membership Development Committee - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24.
About GSSCC Committee Meetings - All GSSCC members are welcome to participate in Chamber committees. Members are welcome to attend committee meetings to assess interest in joining a committee. Meetings are typically held in the GSSCC Conference Room. RSVP is required and priority will be given to existing committee members when speakers are scheduled.
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Thank you to our 2014-2015 GSSCC Partners
Corporate Partners -Downtown Silver Spring; Lee Development Group; Montgomery College; Statland & Katz Insurance, Inc.; Washington Adventist Hospital
Business Partners -AFI Silver Theatre; Bud Miller Associates, Inc.; Digital Industry; Discovery Communications; EagleBank; The Fillmore Silver Spring; Holy Cross Hospital; Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.; Linowes & Blocher LLP; M&T Bank; The Tower Companies (The Blairs); United Therapeutics Corp.; Washington Property Company.
Partners - Adam S. Lowe Photography; Atlantech Online; Eggspectation; Signs By Tomorrow; Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.
Friends - My Office Products; Harvey Maisel/Maisel Hollins Development
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GSSCC's Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, GSSCC follows the closing policy of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) regarding cancellation of member meetings and events. If schools are closed for the day, all Chamber events for that day will be cancelled. If schools open late, morning events before 11:30 a.m. will be cancelled; all others will be held. If schools dismiss early, all GSSCC afternoon meetings and evening events will be cancelled.
For more details, click here.
The GSSCC office will close only when the Montgomery County government declares a snow/weather emergency.
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