2014 MCCC Business Awards Dinner
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MCCC Member Exchange Meetings provide your business the competitive edge in today's knowledge economy. Individual meeting dates are listed on the right side bar and announcements will be sent via email. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Calendar
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Commercial Energy Benchmarking Forum on November 6
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Register for an introduction to the new energy benchmarking legislation which requires owners of certain non-residential buildings in Montgomery County to benchmark and report energy usage. Click here for more information or download the informational flyer.
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MCCC Annapolis Legislative Reception on January 26
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Members of the Montgomery County Delegation and members of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend an intimate, informal networking event - the MCCC 2014 Legislative Reception at the Governor Calvert House in Annapolis. More information.
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Recap: MCCC Speed Consulting
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The inagural MCCC Speed Consulting event took place on October 15. This free benefit to MCCC members lets you discuss specific business issues one-on-one with industry experts who will answer Marketing, Accounting, Banking and Legal questions. The next program will be held on January 14, 2015 from 3:00-5:00pm in the MCCC Board room. Click here to RSVP!
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Recap: Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)
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The October 2014 VIP session graduated 49 veteran-owned small businesses from 13 states and Washington D.C., including Hawaii. Since the program launched in 2009, VIP has graduated 397 veteran-owned small businesses. Click here for a recap and photos.
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 Election Information:
Get Out To Vote! The general election is on Tuesday, November 4. Visit the Board of Elections website for more information.
On the November ballot, voters across Maryland will face Question 1, a proposed constitutional amendment that places restrictions on the ability of the next governor and General Assembly to use transportation money to help balance the general fund. The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce supports this initiative. Click here to learn more.
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 At the County Level:
Bill 36-14 (Ban the Box) passed on October 28 with a vote of 9-0. The ultimate legislation was substantially altered to allow for questions into backgrounds to take place at the conclusion of the interview, rather than after a conditional offer of employment.
Bill 52-14 (introduced on October 28) would ban the use of certain pesticides in Montgomery County. A public hearing date has not been set.
There will be a Transportation and Environment public hearing on December 2 at 7:30 p.m. on three bills (53-14, 54-14, 55-14) that address taxicabs. Click here to read the press release.
Click here for more information on legislation at the County Council.
In other news, The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for positions on the Minority Owned and Local Small Business Task Force and the Procurement Policies and Regulations Task Force. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on December 3. Click here for more information.
Residents and Business Representatives Sought for Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Advisory Committees. Applications due by November 21. See the news release for full details.
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 At the State Level:
The final report of the Governor's P-20 Leadership Task Force on Arts Education in Maryland Schools was released last week. The Executive Summary of the report can be found on the AEMS website.
MCCC is a 501 c 6 and advocates on behalf of a strong business community in Montgomery County and Maryland. For more information about our advocacy work, visit us at www.mcccmd.com/advocacy
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Your Federal Procurement Connection & Resource
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Learn More About VIP and Sign Up for the Next Session!
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MCCC is a Green Certified Business - Learn How Your Company Can Be One!
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