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Don't miss GSSCC's Next Networking Breakfast

Join GSSCC bright and early from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. thisWednesday, September 9, at Mrs. K's Restaurant (9201Colesville Road), sponsored by College Park Tennis Club. Enjoy adelicious breakfast and create new business opportunities! Takeadvantage of GSSCC's new "Bring 3 ‐ Get 1 Free" deal and earn free admission. Clickhere to register now.

Register now for the September After‐Hours

Don't miss GSSCC's September Business‐After‐Hours, co‐hosted by the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) and theKnights of Columbus from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23,at Rosensteel Hall (9707 Rosensteel Avenue). Network with fellow GSSCC members, CVCmembers, and guests. Plenty of free parking available. Click here to login and register.

Join Regional Young Professionalsfor Football and Networking

The Greater Silver Spring, Bethesda‐Chevy Chase,Gaithersburg‐Germantown, and Rockville chambers of

commerce, along with Leadership Montgomery's Emerging Leaders, will come together asone team with one mission from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, atMiller's Ale House (Rockville Pike). Young professionals are encouraged to throw on afavorite football jersey and join the group for an evening of networking, football,complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and a chance to win a football autographed byChris Cooley. Click here to register for this free event.

Young Professional's Network HostsGolf 101 Plus Networking Happy Hour

Join fellow young professionals from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.on Wednesday, September 30 at Argyle Country Club (14600Argyle Club Road). The event will kick off with a group golf lesson, taught by Kevin Taylor,Head Golf Professional PGA, who will review the basics of the game, general rules and

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terms, and golf etiquette for beginners. A networking happy hour will follow. ArgyleCountry Club will provide one complimentary drink ticket and complimentary appetizers.Members pay $10 and Non‐Members pay $15. Register now!

New Member‐2‐Member Discounts

* Puja Satiani Artisanal Creations: 10% off orders above $150, excluding taxes andshipping/delivery.

* Altavista Communications Group: 10% off by registering for any courses offered:computer, web design, Photoshop, Google for Work. 15% off any Google Business View Photo Tour (see inside Google Maps).

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GSSCC101 New Member Orientation Breakfast at Eggspectation

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Debbie KellerMonument Bank

Jung‐Ah ParkSligo Cafe

Silver is back on the streets of Silver Spring...

Jonathan DeCarlo & Alan Drew of Counsel

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Dr. David KaminskyMaryland Chiropractic

Amy Hurowitz & Christine Knisley

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What's in it for Me? GSSCC's Energy Co‐op v. Other Options

If your company is looking for ways to reduce operating expenses and save money onenergy costs, then you won't want to miss one of the informational webinars hosted byGSSCC's Energy Co‐op partner CQI. If you want to learn more about how to save money onenergy, but are confused by all the aggressive marketing (mail, phone calls, personalvisits), then you won't want to miss these webinars. Or, if you simply have questions thatare preventing you from making an informed energy supply decision, you won't want tomiss this webinar. CQI's experts will explain: regulations and consumer protection; ratesand contract terms; how to avoid scams; how to read your energy bill; the differencebetween GSSSCC's energy co‐op program vs. other options; and much more. Webinars arescheduled at 11 a.m. this Wednesday, September 9; at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,September 16; and at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22. Advance registration isrequired at www.cqiassociates.com. Click on the appropriate date and follow the stepsto RSVP. Questions may be directed to Joe Tabeling at 443‐472‐3870.

Purple Line Informational Open House Scheduled

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will present recent scope changes to thePurple Line project at a public meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 17,

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at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The presentation will address changes made to reducecosts, provide more flexibility, and encourage greater innovation. Details of the scopechanges can be found at www.purplelinemd.com.

* Righttime Medical Care is seeking candidates for the clinical staff (certified Mas, LPNsand RNs) and welcome desk team members its Montgomery County Care Centers. Interestindividuals should bring a resume for an on‐site interview at a job fair from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. today, Tuesday, September 8, the Silver Spring Care Center (20 University Blvd.East, across from Montgomery Blair High School). * All Set Restaurant & Bar has created a special cocktail to support Share our Strength'sSeptember "Dine Out for No Kid Hungry" fundraising campaign. The restaurant will donatethe proceeds from its "Hungry for Change" cocktail, a refreshing mix of vodka, coconutsyrup, orange juice, lemon juice and vanilla extract.

* The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department is raising funds for a new ambulance. KVFDis now in its 90th year of service and is the only volunteer fire & rescue service inMontgomery County that owns all of its fire and EMS response apparatus, in its ownbuilding at Station 5, with 100 percent volunteer staffing of all fire and EMS operations.To make a donation, click here.

* Holy Cross Hospital will host Cooking for One 101 on Thursdays, September 10 and 17. Inthis free, two‐part series, a nutrition specialist and chef will teach the nutritional aspectsof cooking, how to pare down recipes, and how to use fresh ingredients without havingthem go bad. Participants enjoy samples of everything prepared. Click here for moreinformation and to register. * Courtyard by Marriott ‐ Silver Spring Downtown will host a Kick‐Off Party to gear up forfootball season. Guests who come to watch the game from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. onThursday, September 10, will enjoy discounts on appetizers and NFL food and drinkcombos from the Bistro. Click here for more information.

* Urban Butcher is excited to announce that it will begin serving its "Sublime SundayBrunch" on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting next Saturday, September 12. Tosee the full weekend brunch menu, click here.

* Congratulations to Deborah Reiser, divorce attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer Chtd.,on being selected as the 2016 "Lawyer of the Year" for family law in Washington, D.C. byBest Lawyers in America. Read more here.

* Altavista Communications Group will offer a photography course starting on Saturday,September 12 that is designed for those who have little to no experience in photography.

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Attendees will learn the basic tools for photo retouching, how to use the shutter speedand aperture for consistent results, and how to switch from automatic to the manualmode used by professionals. Click here for more information.

* The Universities at Shady Grove is hosting #USGFEST from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. onWednesday, September 16, in the USG Courtyard. There will be free food, games,inflatables, a student involvement fair, and a contest for the best school spirit. Specialguest appearance and music by HOT 99.5. Click here for more information. * Ranstand will host a nationwide "Office & Administration Career Expo" on Thursday,September 17. The company is looking to find candidates for immediate openings, hard‐to‐fill positions, and temporary or permanent placements. For more information on thisevent, email Stacey Kruml.

* Support GSSCC member restaurants by visiting them often to dine out, and during aSilver Spring Restaurant Week this week. Participating GSSCC member restaurantsinclude: 8407 kitchen bar; Adega; All Set Restaurant & Bar; Copper Canyon GrillCubanos Restaurant; El Golfo; La Malinche; Mix Bar and Grille; Mrs. K's Restaurant;Olazzo; Pacci's Neapolitan Pizzeria; Pacci's Trattoria & Pasticceria; Sligo Café; Society;and The Urban Winery. For a list of all GSSCC member restaurants, click here.

See your company's news here! GSSCC would be pleased to highlight news from ourmember companies in this section of the weekly e‐news. Simply send us yourinformation before close of business each Friday.

Thanks for Renewing....

GSSCC thanks these companies that renewed their membership during August.

Bankers Business Management ServicesCapital One Bank

Columbia Lighthouse for the BlindDavid S. Rose. PHD, LLCFenwick Beer & Wine

Law Office of Edward W. Neufville, III, LLC

Strosniders Hardware of Silver Spring, Inc.The Premier Apartments

The Urban WineryUS Army Recruiting Station

Wells & AssociatesZipin, Amster & Greenberg, LLC

Welcome New Members

Please join GSSCC in welcoming these organizations that joined during August.

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AltavistaElvira Manzano

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Catylator, LLCStephen Morris

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Class Acts Arts, Inc.

James Modrick700 Roeder Drive, First Floor

Silver Spring, MD 20910

FedexAndy Belser

Alexandria, VA 22310

JK MovingDrew Richards

7561 Lindbergh Dr.Gaithersburg, MD 20879

little Acorn PharmacyAjay Sharma

11161 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904

PUJA SATIANIPuja Satiani

Distribution CircleSilver Spring, MD 20910

Tech MoxiePam Holland

2814 Abilene Dr.Chevy Chase, MD 20815

WiND RIVER CATERING

Kevin Harris10306 Edgewood Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20901

Upcoming GSSCC Committee Meetings

* Non‐Profit Team Meeting ‐ 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

* Major Events Committee ‐ Rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday,September 10.

* Economic Development Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 17. * Government Affairs Committee ‐ Rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, September 18.

* Membership Development Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22.

Thank you to our 2015‐2016 GSSCC Partners

Corporate Partners ‐ Downtown Silver Spring; Lee DevelopmentGroup; Montgomery College; Statland & Katz Insurance, Inc.;

Washington Adventist Hospital

Business Partners ‐ AFI Silver Theatre; Bud Miller Associates, Inc.; DigitalIndustry; Discovery Communications; EagleBank; The Fillmore SilverSpring; Holy Cross Hospital; Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.; Linowes &

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Blocher LLP; M&T Bank; The Tower Companies (The Blairs); UnitedTherapeutics Corp.; Washington Property Company.

Partners ‐ Adam S. Lowe Photography; Atlantech Online; Eggspectation; My Office Products; Signs By Tomorrow; Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.

Friends‐ Harvey Maisel/Maisel Hollins Development

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Click here to log in and register for early‐bird pricing.

DATE CHANGE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Join GSSCC for our September Business‐After‐Hours, co‐hosted by the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) and theKnights of Columbus from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., rescheduled for Tuesday, September 29,at Rosensteel Hall (9707 Rosensteel Avenue). Network with fellow GSSCC members, CVCmembers, and guests. Plenty of free parking available. Click here to login and register.

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Young Professional's Network HostsGolf 101 & Networking Happy Hour






Join fellow young professionals from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.on Wednesday, September 30 at Argyle Country Club(14600 Argyle Club Road). The event will kick off with agroup golf lesson, taught by Kevin Taylor, Head GolfProfessional PGA, who will review the basics of the game, general rules and terms, andgolf etiquette for beginners. A networking happy hour will follow. Argyle Country Clubwill provide one complimentary drink ticket and complimentary appetizers. Members pay$10 and Non‐Members pay $15. Register now!

Business Networking Breakfast at Mrs. K's Restaurant

Two More Chances to Learn, "What's in it for Me?"GSSCC's Energy Co‐op v. Other Options

If your company is looking for ways to reduce operating expenses and save money onenergy costs, then you have two more chances to participate in informational webinarshosted by GSSCC's Energy Co‐op partner CQI. If you want to learn more about how tosave money on energy, but are confused by all the aggressive marketing (mail, phonecalls, personal visits), or, if you simply have questions that are preventing you frommaking an informed energy supply decision, you won't want to miss one of thesewebinars. CQI's experts will explain: regulations and consumer protection; rates andcontract terms; how to avoid scams; how to read your energy bill; the differencebetween GSSSCC's energy co‐op program vs. other options; and much more. Webinars arescheduled a at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, and at 1 p.m. on Tuesday,September 22. Advance registration is required at www.cqiassociates.com. Click on theappropriate date and follow the steps to RSVP. Questions may be directed to JoeTabeling at 443‐472‐3870.

Purple Line Informational Open House Scheduled





The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will present recent scope changes to thePurple Line project at a public meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Thursday, September17, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The presentation will address changes made toreduce costs, provide more flexibility, and encourage greater innovation. Details of thescope changes can be found at www.purplelinemd.com.

IRS Announces Small Business Information Forum

The Internal Revenue Service will hold a free small business forum to help smallbusinesses and small business service providers understand the laws regardingrecordkeeping, employee classification, and business use of the home, from 10 a.m. tonoon on Wednesday, September 16, at 9250 Bendix Road North in Columbia. Attendanceis limited to the first 50 who contact [email protected].

* Berlin, Ramos & Company P.A. is seeking a senior tax professional with a CPA and 8‐plus years experience and an audit‐focused accountant with 2+ years experience. BerlinRamos offers a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent work environment, andflexible schedules. Click here for more information. * Congratulations to Catylator Makerspace on its September 21 opening in downtownSilver Spring! Following the success of a sold‐out summer camp, Catylator will run a 13‐week semester "TeenShop" after school program from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Duringthis time the Makerspace will be reserved exclusively for youth, 12 years to 15 years old,to work on projects and take classes. Click here for more information about "TeenShop."Charter membership applications are available here.

* Congratulations to "The Original" Crisfield Seafood Restaurant on celebrating its 70thAnniversary on Saturday, September 26! The restaurant will commemorate the day withan all‐day celebration that will include a few surprises for its diners. * Cornerstone Montgomery will hold its first "Be Brave 5K Run and Walk" at 8:30 a.m. onSaturday, September 26, at Wheaton Regional Park. Registered runners will receive a t‐shirt. Prizes will be awarded for the 5K race: first place male and female finisher in theten year age groups and first place male and female overall. The 5K walk will begin fiveminutes after the beginning of the 5K run. Click here for more information. * EagleBank will host a reception in honor of Easter Seals serving DC, MD, VA from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, at the Easter Seals Inter‐Generational Center (1420 Spring Street). Food and cocktails will be served. * SW Creatives will host a workshop, "Learning the Ropes: Become a Nonprofit MailChimp

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Ninja in Three Hours or Less," from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September30. The company's design experts will help attendees learn the ropes of MailChimp in asmall workshop environment and design newsletter templates that reinforce thenonprofit organization's brand. Get the details.

* Interfaith Works' 2015 "Empty Bowls" community gathering is scheduled from 6:30 pm.to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center inPotomac. Click here for ticket information. * Congratulations to Community Bridges and its three CBHS graduates (Maria, Noemi,and Alis) who received the Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala scholarship forcollege!

* Congratulations to The Grosvenor on last week's unveiling of Central, its newapartment and retail development on the site of the former First Baptist Church indowntown Silver Spring. Click here for details about the new development.

* The Universities at Shady Grove is now hiring. Check out its three full‐time jobopportunities here.



* Economic Development Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Thursday,September 17, Speaker will be Montgomery County Department ofTransportation Director Al Roshdieh. ‐ RSVP REQUIRED. * Government Affairs Committee ‐ Rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, September 18, inthe Education Center at United Therapeutics. Speaker will be State's Attorney JohnMcCarthy. RSVP REQUIRED.

* Membership Development Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22. About GSSCC Committee/Team Meetings ‐ All GSSCC members are welcome to participate inChamber committees. Members are welcome to attend committee meetings to assess interest injoining a committee. Meetings are typically held in the GSSCC Conference Room. Advance RSVP isrequired and priority will be given to existing committee members when speakers are scheduled.




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Business Partners ‐ AFI Silver Theatre; Bud Miller Associates, Inc.; DigitalIndustry; Discovery Communications; EagleBank; The Fillmore SilverSpring; Holy Cross Hospital; Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.; Linowes &Blocher LLP; M&T Bank; The Tower Companies (The Blairs); United

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Join Us to Network, Tuesday, September 29

Don't miss GSSCC's September Business‐After‐Hours, co‐hosted by the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) and theKnights of Columbus from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., rescheduled for Tuesday, September 29,at Rosensteel Hall (9707 Rosensteel Avenue). Network with fellow GSSCC members, CVCmembers, and guests. Plenty of free parking available. Click here to login and register.

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Get Golf Ready! Young Professional'sPresent Golf 101 & Networking Happy Hour

Join fellow young professionals from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.on Wednesday, September 30 at Argyle Country Club(14600 Argyle Club Road). The event will kick off with agroup golf lesson, taught by Kevin Taylor, Head GolfProfessional PGA, who will review the basics of the game,general rules and terms, and golf etiquette for beginners. Anetworking happy hour will follow. Argyle Country Club willprovide one complimentary drink ticket and complimentary appetizers. All levels arewelcome, even if you don't have a golf club (just let us know). Members pay $10 and Non‐Members pay $15. Register now!

FREE Workshop: Social Media Engagement

Join the GSSCC Non‐Profit Team for the third and finalworkshop in a three‐part series titled "Maximize YourBrand." This event is co‐sponsored by the YoungProfessional's Network and will be held from 9:00 a.m. to10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, at United TherapeuticsEducation Center (1040 Spring Street). The event will

feature a panel discussion with: Adam Lowe of Adam S. Lowe Photography, ChristineBatta of SW Creatives, Apera Nwora of Southern Management, and Rick Hoskinsof Edward Jones Investments. Don't miss out on this free educational workshop that willdiscuss audience‐appropriate messaging, brand identity, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, andmuch more. Click here to register.

Want to See Your Company Logo All Over Silver Spring?

Then sign on as a sponsor for one of GSSCC's 2016 GSSCC Banners! Purchase a spot foryour company logo on one of the Chamber's roll‐up banners that will be displayed at eachof its monthly and bimonthly networking events (Business Networking Breakfast,Business‐After‐Hours, Connect@Lunch, GSSCC101, and more). Start off 2016 with yourcompany logo front and center at all these Chamber events. Only 24 spots are availableand they are selling quickly, so reserve yours now! Click here for more information.




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GSSCC Celebrates with Kefa Cafe

GSSCC President Jane Redicker, along withseveral GSSCC members, joined Kefa Cafe ownerLene Tsegaye for a celebration and opportunityto say "thank you" to contributors for Kefa'scoffee spot at the new Silver Spring Library. Pictured here with County Executive IkeLeggett and County DGS Director David Dise.

One More Chances to Learn, "What's in it for Me?"GSSCC's Energy Co‐op v. Other Options

If your company is looking for ways to reduce operating expenses and save money onenergy costs, then you have just one more chance to participate in informational webinarhosted by GSSCC's Energy Co‐op partner CQI. If you want to learn more about how tosave money on energy, but are confused by all the aggressive marketing (mail, phonecalls, personal visits), or, if you simply have questions that are preventing you frommaking an informed energy supply decision, you won't want to miss this webinar. CQI'sexperts will explain: regulations and consumer protection; rates and contract terms; howto avoid scams; how to read your energy bill; the difference between GSSSCC's energy co‐op program vs. other options; and much more. The final webinars is scheduled for 1 p.m.,tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22. Advance registration is required atwww.cqiassociates.com. Click on the appropriate date and follow the steps to RSVP.Questions may be directed to Joe Tabeling at 443‐472‐3870.

* Support Adam S. Lowe Photography for "Best Event Photographer" in Best of BethesdaMagazine 2015. Voting closes TODAY, Monday September 21 at 5:00 pm so vote here andshare on social media with #VoteASLphoto. Help Adam Lowe as he hopes to make the listfor the second year in a row.

* Join National Museum of Health and Medicine for its September SciCafe event "MakingThem Whole: Ocular Prosthetics", scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Tuesday,September 22, Anaplastologist Louis Gilbert from the Walter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center will discuss the history of ocular prosthetics and demonstrate the seven‐step process of creating prosthetic eyes. This event is free and open to the public. NoRSVP is required. Call 301‐319‐3300 or click here. * Join Creative Colony for a free Creative Boost "Improv Comedy Tools for Strategic


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Communications Planning" scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. this Thursday,September 24. Click here for more information.

* The Daily Dish (8301 A Grubb Rd.) presents a Yom Kippur "Break the Fast," thisWednesday, September 23. The menu includes a special platter of house‐made gravlax,smoked whitefish, and smoked salmon; fresh soups; dips with pita bread; roast chicken orsalmon; apple cake; challah bread pudding and our regular dinner menu. Click here forreservations.

* Congratulations to Sligo Café for its relaunch under new management. Join thecelebration at 9:00 p.m. this Saturday, September 26. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, anddancing. RSVP here. * Congratulations to The Tower Companies on winning SmartCEO's 2015 HealthiestCompany Award in the 50‐149 employee category at a special event on September 1.Tower was selected as an award winner for its Transcend, Rejuvenate, Exercise, andEnergize (TREE) program and other initiatives that provide an engaging and effectivehealth and wellbeing programs for all employees. Read more about Tower's programshere.

* Congratulations to 8407 Kitchen Bar for making "The 10 Best Restaurants InMontgomery County, MD" list by The Culture Trip. Read more here.

* Congratulations to our Chamber member restaurants who made it on Zagat's list "5 NewSilver Spring Spots to Check Out": All Set Restaurant & Bar, Sligo Café, The UrbanWinery, and Urban Butcher. Read the full article here.

* Join Per Scholas, Inc. for the tech gala (no ball gown required) "Beta Bash 1.0" onWednesday, October 7, in Silver Spring. Eat, drink, and embrace the vibrant techecosystem of the National Capital region while raising funds for future generations of PerScholas grads. Click here for tickets and more information.

* Congratulations to Chamber member Marie Taylor, former executive of TheCommunity Foundation, on her appointment as President & CEO of LeadershipMontgomery. Her tenure will begin on September 21 and she can be reached [email protected]. Anna Hargave will assume the position of InterimDirector for The Community Foundation.



* Membership Development Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Tuesday,September 22.

* Government Affairs Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Friday, October 2. Councilmember Nancy Floreen will discuss upcoming Montgomery County Councillegislative matters. RSVP REQUIRED.

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* Major Events Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6.

* Young Professional's Network ‐ 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7. About GSSCC Committee/Team Meetings ‐ All GSSCC members are welcome to participate inChamber committees. Members are welcome to attend committee meetings to assess interest injoining a committee. Meetings are typically held in the GSSCC Conference Room. Advance RSVP isrequired and priority will be given to existing committee members when speakers are scheduled.












Last Chance to Register.....

Click here and register TODAY for GSSCC's SeptemberBusiness‐After‐Hours, co‐hosted by the Corporate VolunteerCouncil (CVC) and the Knights of Columbus, and scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7p.m., tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, at Rosensteel Hall (9707 Rosensteel Avenue).Network with fellow GSSCC members, CVC members, and guests. Plenty of free parkingavailable.

Early‐bird pricing ends this Friday, so register now or become a sponsor!

YPNS to Get "Golf‐Ready" at Event this Week

Join fellow young professionals from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.this Wednesday, September 30 at Argyle Country Club(14600 Argyle Club Road). The event will kick off with agroup golf lesson, taught by Kevin Taylor, Head GolfProfessional PGA, who will review the basics of the game,general rules and terms, and golf etiquette for beginners. Anetworking happy hour will follow. Argyle Country Club willprovide one complimentary drink ticket and complimentaryappetizers. All levels are welcome, even if you don't have a golf club (just let usknow). Members pay $10 and Non‐Members pay $15. Register now!







FREE Workshop: Social Media Engagement

Join the GSSCC Non‐Profit Team for the third and finalworkshop in a three‐part series titled "Maximize YourBrand." This event is co‐sponsored by the YoungProfessional's Network and will be held from 9:00 a.m. to10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, at United TherapeuticsEducation Center (1040 Spring Street). The event will

feature a panel discussion with: Adam Lowe of Adam S. Lowe Photography, ChristineBatta of SW Creatives, Apera Nwora of Southern Management, and Rick Hoskinsof Edward Jones Investments. Don't miss out on this free educational workshop that willdiscuss audience‐appropriate messaging, brand identity, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, andmuch more. Click here to register.

Join GSSCC Members & Guests for Breakfast!...at the October Business Networking Breakfast, scheduledfrom 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, atThe Daily Dish (8301A Grubb Road), sponsored by SEEC.Come enjoy a delicious breakfast and create new businessopportunities! Take advantage of GSSCC's new "Bring 3 ‐Get 1 Free" deal and earn free admission. Click here to register now for early‐birdpricing.

Want to See Your Company Logo All Over Silver Spring?

Then sign on as a sponsor for one of GSSCC's 2016 GSSCC Banners! Purchase a spot foryour company logo on one of the Chamber's roll‐up banners that will be displayed at eachof its monthly and bimonthly networking events (Business Networking Breakfast,Business‐After‐Hours, Connect@Lunch, GSSCC101, and more). Start off 2016 with yourcompany logo front and center at all these Chamber events. Only 24 spots are availableand they are selling quickly, so reserve yours now! Click here for more information.

Regional Young Professionals Football Happy Hour


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GSSCC Celebrates Member Restaurants' Success

Congratulations to Sligo Cafe on its GrandRe‐Opening under new management!

Congratulations to The Original Crisfield Seafood Restaurant on its

70th Anniversary!



* Join Washington Property Company at its groundbreaking ceremony for the newProgress Place homeless facility, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. this Thursday, October 1, at8110 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, behind Fire Station #1. Washington PropertyCompany owners will be joined by Montgomery County officials to launch this publicprivate partnership. Due to limited onsite parking, attendees are asked to park in thegarage at 8100 Fenton Street.

* The Urban Winery is now open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday throughFriday, and from 1 p.m. weekends. Check out the menu here.

* Print 1 Printing & Copying was honored to print the official prayer cards for PopeFrancis to use on his visit to Washington DC last week. The cards were also distributed atthe lunch for the homeless. See the cards here.

* Happy 1st Birthday to Daily Do Good. Join the celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.on Wednesday, October 7, at the WeWork Wonder Bread Factory in D.C. Enjoy wine, horsd'oeuvres, connections and conversation. RSVP here.

* Join Montgomery Community Media to celebrate this country's Vietnam Veterans withgratitude and a commemoration celebration from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday,October 24 at the Universities of Shady Grove in Gaithersburg. The event includescelebrity guests, elected officials, and the honorees ‐ a Montgomery County's VietnamVeterans and their families. Click here for more details.

* Washington Adventist University (WAU) ranks 43rd among regional colleges of thenorth in the 2016 edition of U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges Ranking", moving upfrom its 46th position in the 2015 edition. In this latest edition, WAU also ranks fifth inbest ethnic diversity among the regional colleges of the north. Read the article here.

* Interfaith Works will celebrate its volunteers and partners with its annual "EmptyBowls" event, scheduled for Thursday evening, October 22. The event bringsthe Interfaith Works community together through art, a bowl of soup, and the desire tohelp the most vulnerable in Montgomery County move from crisis to stability. Eachattendee will take home a hand‐crafted bowl, as a reminder that hunger andhomelessness continue to challenge thousands in our community. Register here.


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* Government Affairs Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Friday, October 2. Councilmember Nancy Floreen will discuss upcoming MontgomeryCounty Council legislative matters. RSVP REQUIRED.

* Major Events Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6.

* Young Professional's Network ‐ 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7. About GSSCC Committee/Team Meetings: All GSSCC members are welcome to participate inChamber committees. Members are welcome to attend committee meetings to assess interest injoining a committee. Meetings are typically held in the GSSCC Conference Room. Advance RSVP isrequired and priority will be given to existing committee members when speakers are scheduled.










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