COMMITTEES AND GROUPS
Get Involved
Committees are one of the best ways to get involved in the Chamber and the community. Participating in committee meetings is an effective way to establish yourself as a local expert and community leader, as well as create connections with other business leaders while working towards a common goal. Whether you want to help shape public policy, plan an event, or just learn from your peers, we've got a committee for you!
All committees are open for members and non-members to attend unless otherwise noted. Stop by a meeting or ask us to be added to the email list to become a part of the conversation.
All committees are open for members and non-members to attend unless otherwise noted. Stop by a meeting or ask us to be added to the email list to become a part of the conversation.
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ChamberConnect - New and Prospective Member Orientation
Designed for new & prospective members to meet staff and a some of our Board members in a small group setting to learn about the history of our Chamber, how to get involved and our commitment to support, inspire, and advocate for our business community. During each meeting we will go around the room for introductions, but also ask each person to take an extra minute or two to share more information on who they are and not just the company.
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 8:30am - 9:30am
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
Designed for new & prospective members to meet staff and a some of our Board members in a small group setting to learn about the history of our Chamber, how to get involved and our commitment to support, inspire, and advocate for our business community. During each meeting we will go around the room for introductions, but also ask each person to take an extra minute or two to share more information on who they are and not just the company.
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 8:30am - 9:30am
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
Community Business Exchange
The Community Business Exchange is designed to connect business owners of all types with 15 or fewer employees who have been in business 3+ years.
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 10:00am - 11:00am
Co-Chairs: Anita Segreti (Anita L. Segreti, Insurance) and Ed Harrington (Founders Bank)
The Community Business Exchange is designed to connect business owners of all types with 15 or fewer employees who have been in business 3+ years.
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 10:00am - 11:00am
Co-Chairs: Anita Segreti (Anita L. Segreti, Insurance) and Ed Harrington (Founders Bank)
Cultural Roundtable Group
To plan ways to promote and drive the desired culture throughout the GBCC and its surrounding communities. To be proactive to ongoing needs of the organization and community by bringing new ideas, encouraging creative thinking, and remaining purposeful in our actions.
Meets: Periodically
Co-Chairs: All attendees have an equal voice and represent equal chair responsibilities.
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
To plan ways to promote and drive the desired culture throughout the GBCC and its surrounding communities. To be proactive to ongoing needs of the organization and community by bringing new ideas, encouraging creative thinking, and remaining purposeful in our actions.
Meets: Periodically
Co-Chairs: All attendees have an equal voice and represent equal chair responsibilities.
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
Economic Development Committee
The members of this committee help shape the Chamber’s economic development and public policy roles by developing proactive agenda, and monitoring all issues affecting living, working and doing business in the Greater Bethesda community.
Meets: 4th Wednesday of the Month, 8:00am – 9:00am
Chair: Brendan McKay (McKay Mortgage)
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
The members of this committee help shape the Chamber’s economic development and public policy roles by developing proactive agenda, and monitoring all issues affecting living, working and doing business in the Greater Bethesda community.
Meets: 4th Wednesday of the Month, 8:00am – 9:00am
Chair: Brendan McKay (McKay Mortgage)
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
Healthcare and Wellness Group
The purpose of this group is to meet and network with businesses that provide direct health and wellness care or services and stay current with the latest issues in this field. This group is also focused on providing education and resource dissemination, networking, corporate and community outreach, and referral opportunities for members.
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the Month, 9:00am – 10:00am. EXCLUSIVE for clinicians, therapists, and practitioners providing direct patient/client care.
Co-Chairs: Susan I. Wranik (SpeakSkill) and Kim Teri (Teri Fitness)
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
The purpose of this group is to meet and network with businesses that provide direct health and wellness care or services and stay current with the latest issues in this field. This group is also focused on providing education and resource dissemination, networking, corporate and community outreach, and referral opportunities for members.
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the Month, 9:00am – 10:00am. EXCLUSIVE for clinicians, therapists, and practitioners providing direct patient/client care.
Co-Chairs: Susan I. Wranik (SpeakSkill) and Kim Teri (Teri Fitness)
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
Hospitality Round Table
The Hospitality Round Table is designed to allow members from this industry to network, share issues, and provide continuing education and updates on trends.
Meets: Quarterly; Open to member companies, must be in the Hospitality Industry
Chair: Lee Seiler (The Bethesdan Hotel)
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
The Hospitality Round Table is designed to allow members from this industry to network, share issues, and provide continuing education and updates on trends.
Meets: Quarterly; Open to member companies, must be in the Hospitality Industry
Chair: Lee Seiler (The Bethesdan Hotel)
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
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
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 Mentor Committee
For Chamber members active 6+ months, this committee drives member recruitment and retention through the Ambassador Program, outreach, new member welcomes and "Walk-Arounds". Mentors grow their network as a key contact for new members and can spotlight their business after 3 months of service.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 9:00am – 10:00am. For current members only
Chair: Andy Fraser (Sandglass Systems) and Jason Hetrick (PayClarity)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
For Chamber members active 6+ months, this committee drives member recruitment and retention through the Ambassador Program, outreach, new member welcomes and "Walk-Arounds". Mentors grow their network as a key contact for new members and can spotlight their business after 3 months of service.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 9:00am – 10:00am. For current members only
Chair: Andy Fraser (Sandglass Systems) and Jason Hetrick (PayClarity)
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 in order to position themselves for optimal career growth.
NextExec Committee Flyer
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 4:00pm – 5:00pm, followed by a networking happy hour
Co-Chairs: Dan Garedew (Merchant Services United) and Coby Smith (Chateau Seekers of Keller Williams)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
Sponsored by BV Consulting
For young professionals in the greater Bethesda community interested in engaging in business networking, professional development, and community service in order to position themselves for optimal career growth.
NextExec Committee Flyer
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 4:00pm – 5:00pm, followed by a networking happy hour
Co-Chairs: Dan Garedew (Merchant Services United) and Coby Smith (Chateau Seekers of Keller Williams)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
Sponsored by BV Consulting
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 – 10:00am
Co-Chairs: Gary Unterberg (Rodgers Consulting) and Kris Warner (Maier Warner, PR)
Staff Liaison: Allie Williams
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 – 10:00am
Co-Chairs: Gary Unterberg (Rodgers Consulting) and Kris Warner (Maier Warner, PR)
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) Kiersten Parsons (Ingleside) and Julie Petruzzi (Chesapeake Hearing Centers)
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
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) Kiersten Parsons (Ingleside) and Julie Petruzzi (Chesapeake Hearing Centers)
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
Special Events and Sponsorships
Help plan, develop and promote special Chamber events throughout the year. Events include: The Annual Gala, Fall Legislative Event, Spring Golf Classic, January Annual Installation & Awards Event.
Meets: Meetings are held as needed, contact Clarissa for specific dates. For members only.
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
Help plan, develop and promote special Chamber events throughout the year. Events include: The Annual Gala, Fall Legislative Event, Spring Golf Classic, January Annual Installation & Awards Event.
Meets: Meetings are held as needed, contact Clarissa for specific dates. For members only.
Staff Liaison: Clarissa Harris
Women's Networking Group (WNG)
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 with Happy Hour to follow
Co-Chairs: Leslie Frelow (Vino 301) & Narisha Sookdeo (First National Bank)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
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 with Happy Hour to follow
Co-Chairs: Leslie Frelow (Vino 301) & Narisha Sookdeo (First National Bank)
Staff Liaison: Carla Young
Check the Chamber Calendar for upcoming committee meetings and events.
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