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Monthly Member Exchange Meetings
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Speaker: Secretary Ben Grumbles, Maryland Department of the Environment
Speaker: Deputy Secretary Ben Wu, Department of Business and Economic Development
Topic: Reorganization of the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development
Speaker: Tom Hucker, Councilmember, District 5, Montgomery County Council
Topic: County Council and Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy & Environment (T&E) Committee Updates
New MCCC Business EXCELerator Series
The MCCC Business EXCELerator Series is a how-to on best business practices for growth and success. The program curriculum provides small businesses in the commercial and government contracting space information, resources, and relationships that will accelerate their success in the marketplace. Stay tuned for more information!
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Meeting notices are sent by email approximately one week prior to the event. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. View the MCCC calendar for upcoming meetings.
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MCCC Orientation - September 11, 8:30-10:30am
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The MCCC Orientation is an opportunity for current and prospective members to learn about the programs and events that MCCC offers and how to leverage your Chamber membership. The Orientation is free and allows time for networking - bring your business cards! RSVP!
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Montgomery County Green Bank Information Session
- September 16, 9:00-11:30am
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Montgomery County is in the process of implementing a Green Bank with the purpose of partnering with the private sector to increase investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the county. Find out what this new legislation means and how to get involved. Register here.
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Chamber After Hours - September 16, 5:30-7:00pm
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Join us at the MCCC Chamber After Hours at Denizens Brewing Co in Silver Spring for professional networking in a casual atmosphere. Register here. |
STOPFakes.gov Road Show - September 21, 9:00am-2:20pm
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MCCC will welcome the STOPfakes.gov Road Show for a seminar on protecting and enforcing your company's intellectual property when exporting to foreign markets. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement and to discover the resources that are available to help your business enforce IPR at home and abroad. Learn more.
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Business Development Council On The Road Series -
September 24, 2015 - 9:00-11:00am
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MCCC is partnering with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce to bring members the Business Development Council (BDC) On The Road series. BDC introduces members to the procurement processes of the area's top organizations. Attendees will learn about Lockheed Martin's procurement process, teaming needs and upcoming opportunities. Learn more.
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MCCC 2015 Business Awards Dinner
- November 19, 5:30-9:00pm
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Connect with the most influential business and government leaders in the region for a celebration of innovation, achievement, and commitment to the community. Find out more here. |
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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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MCCC is a 501 c 6 and advocates on behalf of a strong business community in Montgomery County and Maryland. Below are advocacy highlights at the county, state, and federal levels. For more information about our advocacy work, visit our Advocacy Page.
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- Overtime Proposed Rule Comment Period Open: The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division published its proposed rule that amends the regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governing the "white collar" exemption from overtime pay for executive, administrative and professional employees. The comment period closes on September 4. Find out more about the proposed rule and how you can submit comments here.
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- MD Tax Structure: The Augustine Commission continues its work on evaluating the tax structure in Maryland in order to offer tangible recommendations to the General Assembly before January. The MCCC Board of Directors' Business Environment Council, chaired by Jim Young, is preparing testimony to provide to the commission and to inform the 2016 MCCC Legislative Agenda.
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COUNTY:
- Impact Tax: MCCC submitted testimony opposing Bill 34-15, Taxes - Transportation and School Impact Tax - Amendments. MCCC opposes the changes to impact tax rates near transit areas, among other proposed changes.Read MCCC's testimony here.
- The Montgomery County Council will return from recess on Septeber 15.
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