1/5/2016 archive.constantcontact.com/fs101/1109742636317/archive/1122714880310.html http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs101/1109742636317/archive/1122714880310.html 1/6 Click here to learn more Thanks to GSSCC Restaurants, Specialty Foods, Sponsors GSSCC extends its sincere thanks to these members that will provide the tasty treats for this year's Discover the Taste of Silver Spring® tonight at The Fillmore. Thanks to these member sponsors for supporting this event: Gold Sponsors: Downtown Silver Spring, Lee Development Group, Montgomery College, Statland & Katz, Ltd., and
Thanks to GSSCC Restaurants, Specialty Foods, Sponsors
GSSCC extends its sincere thanks to these members that will provide the tasty treats forthis year's Discover the Taste of Silver Spring® tonight at The Fillmore.
Thanks to these member sponsors for supporting this event: Gold Sponsors: DowntownSilver Spring, Lee Development Group, Montgomery College, Statland & Katz, Ltd., and
Washington Adventist Hospital; Silver Sponsors: Digital Industries, DiscoveryCommunications, EagleBank, Holy Cross Hospital, Lerch Early & Brewer Chtd., Linowesand Blocher LLP, M&T Bank, Signs By Tomorrow, Social & Scientific Systems, TheTower Companies, United Therapeutics, and Washington Property Company; Sponsor: Apex Home Loans, Inc., and our official event photographer Adam S. LowePhotography.
GSSCC 101 New Member Orientation Breakfast
Whether you are a new GSSCC member or a new employee of along‐time member, this FREE breakfast, scheduled from 8 a.m. to10 a.m. this Wednesday, November 4, at Eggspectation (923Ellsworth Drive), can help put your Chamber membership to workfor you! Register here.
20th Birthday Celebration for Arden Courts
Join GSSCC as we cut the ribbon to honor the 20th birthdaycelebration for Arden Courts Memory Care Community. Enjoylive entertainment, food, refreshments, games, from 3 p.m. to 6p.m. this Friday, November 6. RSVP by calling 301‐847‐3051 oremailing silverspring@arden‐courts.com.
Mark Your Calendar for Morning Networking
. . .at GSSCC's November Business Networking Breakfast,scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. next Wednesday,November 11, at The Sheraton. Sign up by this Friday, November6, to take advantage of early‐bird pricing. Click here to log in andregister.
Welcome New Members
Please join GSSCC in welcoming these organizations that joined during October.
Montgomery College ‐ TP/SSMD Dept. of Educ. & Rehab. ServicesShawn D. Bartley &Associates, LLC Silver Spring‐Takoma Thunderbolts
Sun Taxicab Association LTDLebanese Taverna Café
OLAZZO RestaurantSunrise Senior Living of Silver Spring
Jalon Bookkeeping, LLCElite Personnel
Spring ParcSigns By TomorrowNova‐Habitat, Inc.
Rosensteel Hall Rental & CateringSidtheSecurityPro.com
Bud Miller Associates, Inc.Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.
SERVPRO‐Chevy Chase & Silver SpringPrestige Graphics Inc.
Investment & Retirement Planning YP Workshop
Join the Young Professional's Network for an Investment &Retirement Planning Workshop & Happy Hour from 5:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at Berlin, Ramos &
Company (11200 Rockville Pike, Suite 400, Rockville). The workshop will be presented byAlan Bergamini, CPA, CFP, and Tax Partner at Berlin, Ramos & Co. Come plan for yourfuture, enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages, and even take home a specialgift! Register now!
GSSCC Members Offer Thanksgiving Holiday Specials
These GSSCC Members can help make your Thanksgiving easy and special. Whether it'streating your family and guests turkey with all the trimmings in the restaurant, orimpressing them at home Thanksgiving‐to‐go, these GSSCC members can make you aThanksgiving star. Click on the restaurant name for details.
8407 Kitchen Bar The Daily Dish Mrs. K's
Copper Canyon Southern Indulgence Pacci's
Smart Parking Meters Coming to Silver Spring
Beginning this week, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)Parking Management Division will begin replacing more than 1,100 on‐street parkingmeters in Silver Spring with new "smart" parking meter heads that expand paymentoptions. The smart meters accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discovercredit cards in addition to coins or pay‐by‐cell phone. The changeover is expected to takeabout two weeks, weather permitting. More information about parking in MontgomeryCounty is available on the Division of Parking's website.
* Riderwood (3110 Gracefield Road) will told a "Fall Fair Arts & Crafts Bazaar and andBake Sale next weekend from noon to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, and from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, in Maryland Hall. The event will featureknitted and crocheted goods, paintings, etched glass, jewelry, ceramics, handmadecrafts, and more, all created by Riderwood residents. For more details and ticketinformation, click here.
* Docs in Progress' Annual Community Stories Film Festival starts next Tuesday,November 10 and runs through Sunday, November 15. Silver Spring Town Center Inc. is acommunity partner for the festival. Click here for more information.
* Catylator Makerspace (8121 Georgia Ave, Suite LL1) will host women's craft night everyThursday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting this week on November 5. Classes includedemonstrations and ideas for beginners and encouragement for participants to become asinventive as they like. For more information call 301‐588‐8833 or click here.
* Altavista will host a FREE workshop, "Business Owners on the Map," from 11:00 a.m. to3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8. The workshop focuses on business growth strategiesusing Google Search and Google Maps, and includes complimentary lunch, wine tasting,and a raffle. Click here for more information.
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.
* Membership Development Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Tuesday,October 27. RSVP here.
* Young Professional's Network ‐ 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November4. RSVP here.
* Government Affairs Committee ‐ 9 a.m. on Friday, November 6. Committee will discussand draft GSSCC's State and County Government Affairs priorities documents. 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.
. . .scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. this Wednesday,November 11, at The Sheraton Silver Spring. Make connectionsover a full breakfast before you head to the office. Click here tolog in and register.
Investment & Retirement Planning YP Workshop
Join the Young Professional's Network for an Investment &Retirement Planning Workshop & Happy Hour from 5:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at Berlin, Ramos &
Company (11200 Rockville Pike, Suite 400, Rockville). The workshop will be presented byAlan Bergamini, CPA, CFP, and Tax Partner at Berlin, Ramos & Co. Come plan for yourfuture, enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages, and take home a special gift! Andanother plus, The Daily Dish is catering! Register now!
GSSCC Members Offer Thanksgiving Holiday Specials
These GSSCC Members can help make your Thanksgiving easy and special. Whether it'streating your family and guests turkey with all the trimmings in the restaurant, orimpressing them at home Thanksgiving‐to‐go, these GSSCC members can make you aThanksgiving star. Click on the restaurant name for details.
8407 Kitchen Bar The Daily Dish Mrs. K's
Copper Canyon Southern Indulgence Pacci's
Seen at the 2015 Discover the Taste of Silver Spring®
* This week through November 15, members who shop at Safeway can support EasterSeals Serving DC|MD|VA programs that help veterans and military families reintegrateinto our local community. A 'YES' click on the pin pad at checkout will senda donation tosupport the program. For additional information about this campaign pleaseemail [email protected]. * Docs In Progress kicks off its 6th annual Community Stories Festival with a receptionand screening at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, at the AFI Silver Theatre andCultural Center. Documentary films, produced by adult and youth students. tell real‐lifestories of Montgomery County artists, nonprofits, and small businesses. On Wednesday,November 11, the group will partner Silver Spring Town Center, to present "Brookeville:Capital for a Day" at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Click here for more information.
* The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County, Kaplan UniversityRockville, and Cornerstone Montgomery will host a free job fair from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.next Thursday, November 12, at Kaplan University's Rockville campus (1390 PiccardDrive). Click here for more information.
* Downtown Silver Spring hosts its annual "Re‐Imagining the Holidays Tree LightingCelebration at 6 p.m. next Saturday, November 14, on Fountain Plaza. This year's "tree"is a 35‐foot‐tall public art installation built with food containers, plates, cups, bottles,and silver "u‐tinsels" draped throughout. Maryland Youth Ballet dancers and Nutcrackerswill join the festivities. Click here for more details. * Puja Satiani and All Set Restaurant & Bar will join The Urban Winery for its BoleZinfandel Release Party to benefit The Alzheimer's Association. The event, beginning at 7p.m. on November 16, will feature Puja's signature chocolates and a six‐course mealprepared by Chef Ed and paired with local wines, as well as appearances by eight formerRedskins players and a silent auction. Click here for more information.
* The Emerald Door Spa (8311 Grubb Rd.) will offer an "Evening of Eco‐Beauty" from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 21. The celebration will launch of the first
skincando organic facial pop‐up and include sips, bites, an eco‐beauty goody bag, andmore. RSVP by November 13 to [email protected].
* Daily Do Good will host its first annual Give Good! Holiday Fair from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, at the WeWork Wonder Bread Factory (641 S. St.,N.W.). Vendors from the D.C. Metropolitan region will showcase goods that benefit thecommunity and support local arts. Click here for more information.
* Pepco has been honored by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for its WaterShedSustainability Center, located at the company's Rockville Service Center, 201 West GudeDrive. The 900‐square‐foot home designed by University of Maryland students is a livingclassroom and laboratory for sustainable energy that features multiple electric vehiclecharging ports and other hands‐on, interactive displays. WaterShed won first place in theU.S. Department of Energy's 2011 Solar Decathlon. Learn more 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.
Upcoming GSSCC Committee Meetings
* Non‐Profit Team Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10
* Economic Development Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Thursday,November 19
* Membership Development Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24
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.
Still Time to Register for the YPNFinancial Planning Workshop & Happy Hour
Join the Young Professional's Network for an Investment &Retirement Planning Workshop & Happy Hour from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday, November 18 at Berlin, Ramos & Company (11200Rockville Pike, Suite 400, Rockville). The workshop will be presented by Alan Bergamini,CPA, CFP, and Tax Partner at Berlin, Ramos & Co. Come plan for your future, enjoycomplimentary appetizers and beverages, and take home a special gift. And another plus,The Daily Dish is catering! Register now!
Last Business Networking Breakfast of 2015
. . .scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday,December 2, at Eggspectation (923 Ellsworth Drive). Makeconnections over breakfast before the end of 2015, and helpGSSCC recognize the Montgomery County Police 3rd District
Officer of the Quarter. Click here to register now.
Join GSSCC for Our Last Event of 2015!
Get into the holiday spirit at GSSCC's December Business‐After‐Hours, hosted by All Set Restaurant & Bar (8630Fenton Street). This event is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday,December 9, and is free for all members. Come enjoy great food and drinks, mix andmingle with fellow members and guests, and end the year with a great celebration. Clickhere to register now.
GSSCC Members Offer Holiday Specials & Holiday Catering Menus
These GSSCC Members can help make your holiday season easy and special. Whether it'streating your family and guests to turkey with all the trimmings in the restaurant,impressing them at home with a Thanksgiving‐to‐go, or catering any holiday party, theseGSSCC members have you covered. Click on the restaurant name for more details.
Efforts Underway to End Montgomery County Liquor Monopoly Montgomery County Delegate Bill Frick (D‐16), joined by a number of his colleagues, hasintroduced legislation to end Montgomery County's liquor monopoly. The bill, which willbe considered during the next session of the General Assembly that begins in January, isco‐sponsored by Senators Brian Feldman (D‐15) and Nancy King (D‐39) and DelegatesKathleen Dumais (D‐15), Aruna Miller (D‐15) and Kirill Reznik (D‐39). The "End theMonopoly" bill (MC 3‐16) would provide for full private sector competition with thecounty's Department of Liquor Control if voters approve a referendum in November,2016. The county's State Senators and Delegates will hold a hearing on local bills at 7p.m. on Monday, November 30, in the third floor hearing room of the County Council'soffice building (100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville). Interested individuals can sign up totestify by calling 301‐858‐3010 or emailing [email protected]. Supporters of endingthe County's liquor monopoly to allow private sector competition have set up a Facebookpage with more information.
November Business Networking Breakfast at Sheraton Silver Spring
* Join Creative Colony from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. today, Monday, November 16 (and on thethird Monday of every month) to set‐up the dinner service for Shepherd'sTable. Volunteers meet at Creative Colony's office (8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600) andwalk over as a group. Click here to sign up.
* Fenwick Beer & Wine will donate 10% of all sales today to Docs In Progress.
* MOD Pizza will celebrate its seventh birthday with an annual "Spreading MODnesscampaign." During Thanksgiving week (November 24 to 29), MOD Pizza Silver Spring willdonate $1 to Gandhi Brigade for every pizza sold. New this year, on Black Fridaycustomers will be encouraged to add a buck to "Magnify the MODness." Goto www.modpizza.com and click on Silver Spring location.
* Join National Museum of Health and Medicine for its Medical Museum Science Caféevent "Threats From Infectious Diseases: A Look To The Future," scheduled from 6 p.m.to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17. U.S. Army Colonel Matthew Hepburn willhost a discussion on the challenges for military medicine to maintain an edge incombating emerging infectious diseases. This event is free and open to the public. NoRSVP is required. Call 301‐319‐3300 or send an email for more information.
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.
* Economic Development Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Thursday,November 19. Presentation on the redesign of Gateway Plaza (theparking area at the corner of Georgia and Colesville) in DowntownSilver Spring and an update on the redevelopment of EllsworthPlace. Email [email protected] to register.
* Membership Development Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24.
* Major Events Committee Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1.
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.
. . .scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday,December 2, at Eggspectation (923 Ellsworth Drive). Makeconnections over breakfast before the end of 2015, and helpGSSCC recognize the Montgomery County Police 3rd District
Officer of the Quarter. Click here to log in and register now.
Join GSSCC for Our Last Event of 2015!
Get into the holiday spirit at GSSCC's December Business‐After‐Hours, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday,December 9, hosted by All Set Restaurant & Bar(8630 Fenton Street). In the holiday tradition, GSSCC will be collecting gift cards anddonations to support those facing unique challenges in our community this holiday season.This year's beneficiaries will be some of our nation's wounded warriors, their families, andthe "Little Warrior" children, all served by special child development and respite programsprovided by Easter Seals Intergenerational Center here in Silver Spring. Click here toregister now.
Signarama Grand Re‐opening & 5th Year Celebration
Join GSSCC on Monday, December 7, as we cut the ribbon for theGrand Reopening and 5th Year Anniversary of Signarama SilverSpring (8930 Brookville Road). The celebration begins with a ribboncutting at 5:45 p.m. and a prize drawing at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy livemusic, refreshments, giveaways, product displays, holiday cheer, and
much more! Click here to RSVP.
GSSCC Joins Efforts to Allow Private Competition and
End Montgomery County's Liquor Monopoly Delegate Bill Frick (D‐16), and a number of his Montgomery County colleagues haveintroduced legislation that would end the Montgomery County Department of LiquorControl's (DLC) monopoly over the sale of alcohol and bring private competition to themarket. The End the Monopoly bill (MC 3‐16) would let the voters decide if the Countyshould provide for full private sector competition, through a referendum on the electionballot in November 2016. GSSCC's restaurant owner members have asked the Chamber tosupport efforts to end a system many have called "inefficient," "overly expensive,""archaic," "broken," or worse. GSSCC will testify in support of this bill at a public hearingon November 30. Members can support this effort by signing an "End the Monopoly"petition, or attending the hearing. Click here for more information.
Proposed County Legislation to Require 30‐Hour Minimum WorkWeek for Selected Employees Councilmember Hans Riemer, along with Councilmembers Nancy Navarro, Marc Elrich,and Tom Hucker, have introduced a Bill 46‐15, which "would require an employer toprovide a minimum work week of at least 30 hours for each employee working as ajanitor, building cleaner, security officer, concierge, doorperson, handyperson, orbuilding superintendent at an office building occupying at least 400,000 square feet in theCounty." If enacted, this legislation will have an impact on many commercial propertyowners. GSSCC questions whether the County has the authority to regulate a minimumwork week for any employee. Click here to read the bill and the Council introductionpacket. A public hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on January 19, 2016.
Changes to County Towing Law Take Effect November 30 Changes that were adopted by the Montgomery County Council earlier this summer, Bill17‐15 Motor Vehicle Towing and Immobilization on Private Property, will take effecton November 30. Notably, the law retains language allowing property owners to towunauthorized vehicles from private property without the vehicle owner or agent's consentbetween 2 a.m. and 9 a.m., but prohibits the use of "spotters" on commercial properties.
GSSCC Members Offer Holiday Specials & Holiday Catering Menus
These GSSCC Members can help make your holiday season easy and special. Whether it'streating your family and guests to turkey with all the trimmings in the restaurant,impressing them at home with a Thanksgiving‐to‐go, or catering any holiday party, theseGSSCC members have you covered. Click on the restaurant name for more details.
Young Professional's Financial Workshop at Berlin, Ramos, & Co.
YPN Seeks Host for March 2016 Event:"First Time Home Buying"
GSSCC's Young Professional's Network is seeking anexpert in "first time home buying" to host its March 2016Workshop & Happy Hour event. YPN events are typically
held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on a Wednesday evening, in the latter half of themonth. The evening's schedule includes an educational development workshop(approximately 30 minutes) and happy hour/open networking for the duration of theevent. GSSCC members interested in hosting this event AND offering the educationalpresentation should click here and contact Kelly Wright for more information.
* The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC) will host its SecondAnnual Holiday Giving Project and Toy Drive in partnership with the Montgomery CountyHoliday Giving Project, A Wider Circle, and M&T Bank. The CVC encourages four ways togive: adopt a family, host a toy drive, donate, and/or volunteer. Click here for a ToyDrive Tool Kit.
* Congratulations to 4 Corners Pub, on celebrating its 3‐year anniversary this pastWednesday, November 19. Click here to visit the site.
* La Malinche is celebrating its 3‐year anniversary this Friday, November 27. Patrons canenjoy specials and a live guitarist from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.See the menu here.
* Congratulations to EagleBank, Sandy Spring Bank, M&T Bank, and PEPCO on beingrecognized with a Washington Business Journal 2015 "Corporate Philanthropy by Giving"award. Congratulations to EagleBank and PEPCO on also being recognized with a"Corporate Philanthropy by Volunteer Hours" award.
* The Daily Dish, A Restaurant & Catering Company will serve a free Thanksgiving lunchto clients of A Wider Circle, including individuals and families who participate in theworkforce readiness and wellness programs. The farm fresh lunch, with a naturally raisedturkey, roasted vegetables, pies and all the trimmings will be served at 1:30 pm.
* The owner of Sligo Cafe has launched a Kickstarter campaign to remake the restaurantinto "Bibim," the first Korean restaurant in downtown Silver Spring. The campaign willsupport a completely make‐over of the space, equipment, cookware, and tableware, aswell as branding and marketing for the new restaurant. Click here to learn more.
* Congratulations to Kate McDonough, Andalman & Flynn, on being selected to serve asthe 2015‐2016 President of the Montgomery County Women's Bar Association. Click herefor details.
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.
Upcoming GSSCC Committee Meetings
* Membership Development Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,November 24.
* Major Events Committee Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1.
* Young Professional's Network Meeting: 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2.
* Government Affairs Committee Meeting: 9 a.m. on Friday, December 4. Discussionswith Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. RSVP required.
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.
Support Efforts to Let the People Vote andEnd Montgomery County's Liquor Monopoly Tonight, GSSCC will join member businesses, other County business groups, and citizens,to support legislation that would "Let the People Decide" whether to bring privatecompetition to end the County's liquor monopoly. Members can support this effort in twoways: 1) Join GSSCC at tonight's hearing (3rd floor, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville) to showsupport and counter the opponent's efforts to "pack the house." 2) Sign the "End theMonopoly" petition by clicking here. Montgomery County is the only place in the nationwith a total wholesale monopoly on all alcoholic beverages, and a complete retailmonopoly on spirits. Chamber member restaurant owners, hotel and entertainmentvenue operators, and beer and wine store retailers have long struggled to get qualityproducts for their customers. Retail consumers regularly flee the county to shop inneighboring jurisdictions, where the selections are better and prices are lower. There isnow an opportunity to change all that. Delegate Bill Frick (D‐16) along with DelegatesReznik, Dumais, and Miller, as well as Senators Feldman and King have introducedlegislation to end Montgomery County's liquor monopoly. This bill would provide for fullprivate sector competition with the county's Department of Liquor Control if votersapprove a referendum in November, 2016. Contact Jane Redicker for details if youplan to attend the 7 p.m. hearing.
Last Business Networking Breakfast of 2015
. . .scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. this Wednesday,December 2, at Eggspectation (923 Ellsworth Drive). Makeconnections over breakfast before the end of 2015, and helpGSSCC recognize the Montgomery County Police 3rd District
Officer of the Quarter. Click here to log in and register now.
GSSCC Hosts Employment Law Workshop for Employers, Managers
In cooperation with its Non‐Profit Team, GSSCC will host an Employment Law Workshopfrom 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. next Tuesday, December 8, designed to help small businessesand non‐profit employers understand and comply with various local, State and Federalemployment regulations. Marc Engel, an employment attorney with Lerch, Early &Brewer Chtd., will discuss Montgomery County's new minimum wage law, the new sickand safe leave act, the "Ban the Box" law, and proposed new Federal overtimeregulations, all of which will be relevant for small businesses. He will also help attendeesto navigate the challenges of distinguishing between employees and independentcontractors, and to avoid pitfalls with time sheets and overtime. This workshop isspecifically for business owners and supervisors, as well as non‐profit directors andmanagers, who are responsible for their organizations' hiring and employee management. For information, contact Jane Redicker.
Join GSSCC for Our Last Event of 2015!
Get into the holiday spirit at GSSCC's December Business‐After‐Hours, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday,December 9, hosted by All Set Restaurant & Bar(8630 Fenton Street). In the holiday tradition, GSSCC will be collecting gift cards anddonations to support those facing unique challenges in our community this holidayseason. This year's effort will benefit the wounded warriors, their families, and "LittleWarrior" children served by Easter Seals Intergenerational Center's child developmentand respite programs here in Silver Spring. Click here to register now and bring yourdonation to the event.
Signarama Grand Re‐opening & 5th Year Celebration
Join GSSCC next Monday, December 7, as we cut the ribbon for theGrand Reopening and 5th Year Anniversary of Signarama SilverSpring in its new headquarters at 8930 Brookville Road. Thecelebration begins with a ribbon cutting at 5:45 p.m. and a prizedrawing at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy live music, refreshments, giveaways,
product displays, holiday cheer, and much more! Click here to RSVP.
YPN Seeks Host for March 2016 Event:"First Time Home Buying"
GSSCC's Young Professional's Network is seeking anexpert in "first time home buying" to host its March 2016Workshop & Happy Hour event. YPN events are typically
held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on a Wednesday evening, in the latter half of themonth. The evening's schedule includes an educational development workshop(approximately 30 minutes) and happy hour/open networking for the duration of theevent. GSSCC members interested in hosting this event AND offering the educationalpresentation should click here and contact Kelly Wright for more information.
* The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual "Breakfast with Santa"from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 5, at KVFD Station 5 (10620 ConnecticutAvenue). Call 301‐929‐8000 for more information.
* Jerry Holinger and Zena Polin, owners of The Daily Dish, a Restaurant & CateringCompany, will be featured in a cooking demo segment on WUSA9's new show, Great DayWashington, between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9.
* Congratulations and thanks to Easter Seals serving DC Maryland and Virginia! Since itsInter‐Generational Center opened in 2008, the organization has supported Silver Springand the greater Montgomery County community by providing more than $1 million inscholarships to help those in need access its programs and services.
* Interfaith Works' Nichole Land was a recent guest on Montgomery Community Media's"Week in Review". She discussed three simple ways families and individuals may give backto their community during the holiday season. Take a look at the video here.
* Congratulations to MOD Pizza for ranking 7th in Fortune Magazine's "20 Best Workplacesin Retail." The announcement came on MOD Pizza's 7th Anniversary. Read the articlehere.
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.
Upcoming GSSCC Committee Meetings
* Major Events Committee Meeting: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,December 1.
* Young Professional's Network Meeting: 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday,December 2.
* Government Affairs Committee Meeting: 9 a.m. on Friday, December 4. Discussionswith Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. RSVP required.
* Economic Development Committee Meeting: 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 17.
* Membership Development Committee: No meeting in December.
About GSSCC Committee/Team Meetings: All GSSCC members are welcome to participate in
Chamber 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.
