Chamber Committees

The best way to build relationships with area businesses and to become more knowledgeable about what is going on in Bethesda-Chevy chase is to join a Chamber committee. Most Chamber committees meet once a month for an hour, so you can get a great return for a minimal investment of time. Participation on a committee is open to all Chamber Members. Please review the descriptions of the committees below and contact the appropriate staff to get involved!

BCC NextExec Committee
(3^rdTuesday of the Month - 3:00 p.m.)
The BCC NextExec Committee plans and executes events and programs targeting the Chamber’s young professionals. Events and programs center around the Chamber’s benefit areas: visibility, connections, advocacy, resources and community development.
This is for you if: You’re a young professional interested in helping plan the BCC NextExec events and programs.
Chair: Megan Molloy, Comcast Spotlight
Staff Liaison: Vickie Loria, [email protected]

Community Development Committee
(2^nd Thursday of each month - 9 a.m.)
The Community Development Committee reaches out to assist those in our own back yard. Officer of the Month awards for police, fire and rescue squad employees (year-round), Community Service Day (Oct), Goodwill Dinner (Dec), Kids In Need Drive (KIND) which benefits disadvantaged children through school supply drives (Aug/Jan) and the Gently Used Business Charity Drive.
This is for you if: You want to build business contacts with those interested in community service and help the community at the same time.
Chair: Cindy Libby-Green, Premier Homecare
Staff: Gloria Arnold, [email protected]

Economic Development & Government Relations Committee
(4^th Wednesday of each month - 8 a.m.)
The Economic Development & Government Relations Committee has a proactive approach to ensuring that business needs are being met in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights and throughout Montgomery County. The Committee develops a proactive legislative agenda, monitoring all issues affecting living, working and doing business in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase community, working with the county's leading decision-makers.
This is for you if: You want to help shape the Chamber's economic development and public policy roles.
Chair: Kevin Maloney, Maloney & Metz
Staff: Ginanne Italiano, [email protected]

Education Committee

The Education Committee plans the Annual Career Partnership Day-an event that introduces local high school juniors and seniors to business leaders in their potential career field throughout the community.
This if for you if: You want to want to help prepare students for the workplace and make connections to our future workplace.
Chair: Suzanne Rosetti, Chevy Chase BAnk
Staff: Gloria Arnold, [email protected]

Marketing & Communications Committee
(1^st Thursday of each month - 9 a.m.)
The purpose of this committee is to review the Chamber's modes of communications and marketing, and to advise and direct the Chamber in its goals to increase the visibility for the members and the Chamber.
This is for you if: You are a professional in the area of marketing and communications. Committee meetings will also enable exchange of information for professional development.
Chair: Cliff Chiet, The Gazette
Staff: Lauren Pomponio, [email protected]

Membership Development Committee
(4^th Friday of each month - 9:15 a.m.)
The Membership Committee focuses on the recruitment and retention of Chamber members through membership recruitment programs, and works to ensure that members are well connected and getting the most from their Chamber investment. Projects include: Targeting key companies, membership recruitment campaign, prospective member luncheons, member-to-member visits, Quick Connect Meetings for new or inactive members, Keep Connected Member Forums for all members, etc.
This is for you if: You like to make new business contacts or want to expand your Chamber member contacts though development and retention efforts.
Chair: Lance Van Winter, Vansam Software
Staff: Vickie Loria, [email protected]

Parking & Transportation Committee
(1^st Tuesday of each month - 8 a.m.)
This Committee focuses on parking policies and transportation issues in our community. The Committee’s responsibilities include evaluating the mixture of short and long term parking available, lobbying for additional parking to be built as well as working with Bethesda Transportation Solutions. This is done by working closely with Montgomery County officials, developers and local business owners.
This is for you if: You're interested in keeping our area vibrant through effective parking and transportation management.
Chair: Patrick O'Neil, Lerch, Early & Brewer
Staff: Ginanne Italiano, [email protected]

Real Estate Forum Committee
(4^th Wednesday of each month - 9 a.m.)
This Committee focuses on the promotion and business development of real estate and related members of the Chamber through quarterly networking after-hours and promotional information on members in this industry.
This is for you if: You’re interested in learning about the ongoing changes in commercial and residential real estate in the community.
Chair: David Smith, The Chevy Chase Land Company
Staff: Ginanne Italiano, [email protected]

Senior Focus Committee
(2^nd Tuesday of each month)
The Senior Focus Committee develops networking opportunities for businesses focused on the senior market, as well as reaching out to the senior community regarding products and information available through the Chamber and its members.
This for you if: Your business focuses on the senior market or you want to learn about how to market your services to seniors, one of the fastest growing segments of the community.
Chair: Cindy Libby-Green, Premier Homecare
Staff: Gloria Arnold, [email protected]

Special Events Committee
(Check events calendar on the Chamber's website)
The Chamber has several special events that are planned throughout the year. These events include our the Annual Legislative Reception (Fall 2005), Annual Fall Gala (Fall 2005), Annual Business & Tech Expo Trade Show (Spring 2006), the Annual Golf Classic (Spring 2006), and the Annual Installation & Awards Dinner (June 2006), These events are great ways for our businesses to promote themselves to the community and to each other.
This is for you if: You like planning and promoting special events and reaching out to the membership.
Staff: Ann Marie Pinto, [email protected]

Strategic Planning Committee
(Quarterly, check online calendar for dates)
The Strategic Planning Committee develops and reviews the strategic plan (click here to see the 2005-2006 Plan) for the Chamber, both near and long-term.
This for you if: You would like to be involved in the overall long range planning of the Chamber and help shape our future direction.
Chair: Anne Martin, Linowes and Blocher, LLP
Staff: Ginanne Italiano, [email protected]

Technology Resources Committee
(1^st Thursday of each month - 8 a.m.)
The Technology Resources Committee focuses on educating the local businesses on changes that are occurring in the industry and how they can benefit from those changes. The Committee hosts seminars, Technology Networking Breakfasts and workshops throughout the year, and writes the monthly Bytes of Bethesda article in the monthly ChamberNews to share this information with the membership.
This is for you if: You work for or provide services to tech firms, want to network with area tech companies, and want to educate the chamber membership at large about tech-related issues.
Chair: Colin Pitcairn, Coretrait
Staff: Ann Marie Pinto, [email protected]

The Woodmont Triangle Advocacy Committee
(1^st Monday of each month - 8:30 a.m.)
The Woodmont Triangle Advocacy Committee is focused on the economic development, growth and prosperity of the Woodmont Triangle community.
This is for you if: You want to be a part of and contribute to the future growth and improvement of the Woodmont Triangle area of Bethesda.
Chair: Kevin Maloney, Maloney and Metz
Staff: Ginanne Italiano, [email protected]

If you would like to join one of our committees or learn more, send an e-mail to any of the staff above or to [email protected]

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