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Infrastructure & Land Use Committee: Metropolitan Washington Council of Government (COG) Briefing

5/17/2024

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Clark Mercer, left, and Kanti Srikanth, right
On May 14, 2024, MCCC’s Infrastructure and Land Use Committee received a briefing from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government (COG). The briefing was provided by COG’s Clark Mercer, Executive Director and Kanti Srikanth, Deputy Executive Director for Metropolitan Planning.

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Economic Development Committee Briefing: What You Need to Know About Viva White Oak

5/1/2024

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​The MCCC Economic Development Committee met on May 1, 2024 to learn the latest about Viva White Oak, which is a Montgomery County development spanning nearly 300 acres up to 12 million square feet, featuring life science offices, multifamily, townhomes, and a retail town center. The development strives to leverage regional strength in health, education, and life sciences with commercial space for technology innovation, while investing in retail and housing amenities that this community has long awaited.
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Infrastructure and Land Use Committee Meeting with Montgomery County Department of Transportation

4/9/2024

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​On April 9, 2024, the Infrastructure and Land Use Committee hosted a meeting featuring Chris Conklin, Director of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT).
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MCCC Legislative Affairs Briefing: Meet the Maryland Governor's Chief Legislative Officer, The Honorable Eric Luedtke

5/24/2023

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The Legislative Affairs Committee met on May 11, 2023 and received a post-session briefing from the Honorable Eric Luedtke, Chief Legislative Officer for Governor Wes Moore. Mr. Luedtke, who served 12 years in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 14 in Montgomery County, led a discussion about the recently completed 2023 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly and the issues that impact the business community, including priority items in the Governor’s first legislative package.
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MCCC Economic Development Committee Discussion on Community Wealth Building

4/10/2023

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On April 5, 2023, the MCCC Economic Development Committee hosted a conversation with Virginia Tech’s Ralph Hall on Community Wealth Building. Dr. Hall is Associate Professor at the Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs. His areas of expertise include inclusive capitalism and sustainability. He discussed a variety of topics focused on community wealth building and what is means for anchor institutions.
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Welcome Message from Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Lowell Yoder of M&T Bank

8/11/2022

 
In June, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Lowell Yoder (Executive Vice President, Greater Washington Corporate Banking, M&T Bank) was reelected for a third consecutive term. He commented, "Thank you for electing me to serve as the Chair of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the third consecutive year. I'm proud of our Chamber's work, especially during these unprecedented times, and I'm optimistic about the change we will spark in the years to come."

In the video above he delivers a message to Chamber members, Montgomery County business owners, and other members of the Metro Maryland community, "The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce welcomes all businesses, regardless of where in the world they are headquartered. From global hospitality giants like Marriott to  small family-owned bakeries. From federal government contractors, to our nationally acclaimed regional hospitals, construction giants, and educational institutions. All are critical parts of our economic ecosystem and all equally  deserving of our unwavering support."
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Interested in joining the Chamber? Membership in the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) is a valuable tool for organizations that want to grow and succeed. Our leadership, advocacy, and connections provide unmatched opportunities for business and professional development for all full-time employees in your organization. 

Review our application here, and join a growing network of organizations dedicated to growth and success. 

MCCC Board Members Discuss MCCC's Advocacy Efforts

7/14/2022

 
Members of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors discuss the Chamber's role in advocating for Metro Maryland's business community.

Steven A. Robins, Esq., an MCCC Chair Emeritus from Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd. said, "the Chamber really looks out for your best interests. It's just a great way to get to know really good people and to get things done."

Ann Sullivan, Founder of Madison Services Group, Inc., added, "We are not merely recipients of laws and regulations. We have a role in shaping them by engaging in advocacy so it's imperative that any Chamber understands the importance of it's Members of shaping it before it shows up on your doorstep." 

Andrew Bridge, Senior Vice President at EagleBank, highlighted how, "if you're in business, it's all being advocated by this Chamber, and no other Chamber does it the way we do it."

MCCC attracts business leaders, because we are a network of progressive, future-focused business leaders. ​This starts with the leadership of our accomplished Board of Directors, who keeps MCCC on the path of sustainable growth. Members have valuable access to our leadership, advocacy, and connections, which provide unmatched opportunities for business and professional development.

Interested in joining? Review our application here, and join a growing network of organizations dedicated to growth and success. 

Montgomery County Executive Candidates Forum Hosted by MCCC Board of Directors

6/29/2022

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On June 29, 2022, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held a virtual forum for the three major candidates running for the Montgomery County Executive.

Moderators:
  • Lowell Yoder, Chair of the Board
  • Leslie Ford Weber, Legislative Affairs Committee Chair
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Candidates:
  • David Blair - 3:20
  • Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer - 34:12
  • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich - 1:03:30
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2022 NOAA Small Business Industry Day

6/23/2022

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The NOAA Small Business Industry Day event provided attendees with access to NOAA leadership, program and contract managers, and prime contractors via one-on-one matchmaking sessions.

Welcome
Lucas Payne, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office, Small Business Specialist

Opening Remarks
Gigi Godwin, President and CEO, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

Presentations
Eric Olmstead, Branch Chief, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office
Jay Standring, Branch Chief, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office
Amy Kim, Area Director, Office of Government Contracting, Area 2, U.S. Small Business Administration
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Eric Olmstead, Branch Chief, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office
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Jay Standring, Branch Chief, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office
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Amy Kim, Area Director, Office of Government Contracting, Area 2, U.S. Small Business Administration
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Joint Economic Development Committee/Legislative Affairs Briefing: Thrive Montgomery 2050

6/16/2022

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​On June 16, 2022, the MCCC Legislative Affairs Committee and the MCCC Economic Development Committee, meeting jointly, received an economic development and business climate briefing from Montgomery County Council Vice President Evan Glass.

​Council Vice President Glass, who is finished his second term as an At-Large Councilmember, talked about a number of issues relevant to the business community in Montgomery County. They included his support for Thrive Montgomery 2050, which is an update to the County’s planning policy document. Council Vice President Glass also discussed issues such as transit oriented development, housing diversity, and climate change policies.
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