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JUNE 2007Planning Board Approves Civic Center Plans Including Pavilion & Ice Rink Last Thursday evening, the Montgomery County Planning Board approved the plans for the new Silver Spring Civic Center & Veterans Plaza as submitted and including the pavilion and ice rink. The Chamber testified in favor of the project which has been designed to become vibrant and exciting public attraction to downtown Silver Spring. The majority of individuals and organizations that testified supported the Chamber’s view of the project. If all goes as planned, construction should begin this fall. Chamber to Testify on Proposed Annual Growth Policy Recommendations The Chamber will be on hand this Tuesday evening, June 26, to voice its concerns about recommendations made by the Montgomery County Planning Board to the County Council regarding changes in the county’s annual growth policy. The Chamber is concerned that the recommendations place too much emphasis on limiting growth (at a time when growth in the county has slowed to less than 2 percent) and too little on determining and financing infrastructure needs. While we agree that impact taxes and recordation fees are pieces of the puzzle, we believe the dramatic increases proposed are unreasonable and should not be the sole focus of efforts to fund infrastructure. A copy of the Chamber’s testimony can be found on the website after the hearing. GSSCC Updating Member Database The Chamber is updating its member database in preparation for publication of this year’s Business Directory and Buyers’ Guide. Watch your email for a verification form and please return it promptly. Parking Enforcement Hours to be Extended in Silver Spring Watch for the signs announcing new extended parking enforcement hours in Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Council has directed the Department of Public Works and Transportation to extend the enforcement hours for public parking (lots, garages and meters) and make these hours consistent throughout the County. Under the new rules, which go into effect on July 1, parking fees will be in effect at for patrons who park on surface lots between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in county-managed garage from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday (Garage 60 at Ellsworth and Wayne and Garage 61 at Ellsworth and Roeder are exempt and will remain on the current schedule) and at on-street from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Rates in downtown Silver Spring remain the same; rates in Montgomery Hills will increase slightly. SILVERDOCS is in Town GSSCC is proud to once again be a sponsor of SILVERDOCS, the AFI and Discovery Documentary Film Festival, which hit Silver Spring June 12 -17 at the AFI Silver Theatre. SILVERDOCS, now in its fifth year, has become the most talked about documentary festival in the United States. It brings filmmakers and luminaries from all over the world to downtown Silver Spring to preview 100 films, attend premieres, galas, live performances and filmmaker parties. Chamber Offers New Way to Reach Qualified Employees Having trouble finding qualified employees for open positions at your firm? Click here to check out Capital Region Careers, the new online job bank sponsored by GSSCC, in collaboration with the Washington Board of Trade and eight other area chambers – who are actively promoting the site to 5000+ members. GSSCC Networking Breakfast Our Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, June 13, at Taste of Morocco brought together many of our member businesses for this great networking experience! Shiatsu for Health was the spotlight speaker. GSSCC Business After Hours With gorgeous weather and a great crowd, GSSCC’s Business After Hours Wednesday, June 20, poolside at Summit Hills Apartments & Corporate Suites was a sensation. Thanks to everyone who came out! Back |
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