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JANUARY 2008Chamber will Support Executive’s Proposal to Streamline County Procurement Process When County Executive Ike Leggett’s recently announced 10-point plan to improve the procurement process for County businesses comes before the Council, GSSCC will be there to support this effort. For more information about the plan, go here. Chamber Continues to Fight Sales Tax on Computer Services In concert with other Maryland Chambers of Commerce and the Tech Council of Maryland, GSSCC will work to continue urging the repeal of extending the sales tax to computer services. To assist in educating and engaging the business community, the coalition has launched a website at Fight the Tech Tax. Chamber to Testify on Berliner Green Bills The Chamber will be among witnesses testifying this Thursday evening on the seven 'global warming' bills, introduced by Councilmember Roger Berliner in November aimed at reducing the County's carbon footprint. Don’t Miss GSSCC’s January Networking Breakfast Start the new year off by reconnecting with you Chamber colleagues at GSSCC’s January Networking Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:a.m. on Wednesday, January 9 at Eggspectation. Respond to this message or call today (301-565-3777) to reserve your space. GSSCC Partners with other Montgomery County Chambers for Legislative Breakfast GSSCC has joined with other chambers in Montgomery County to host a legislative breakfast for members of the Maryland House and Senate Delegation prior to their return to Annapolis this month. Special thanks to Discovery Communications, Montgomery College, PH Rockwood Corporation and Social & Scientific Systems for signing on as sponsors for this event. The breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Monday, January 7. Reservations and advance payment are required. Call the Chamber for more information. Council Schedules Town Hall Meeting A town hall meeting with members of the Montgomery County Council has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30 at the AFI/Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Topics of discussion include: taxes and the budget, growth and development, public safety, affordable housing, and schools. Mark your Calendar for GSSCC’s January After-Hours Mark your calendars and plan to join GSSCC for our monthly Business-After-Hours from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23 at Pyramid Atlantic. Back |
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