As a GSSCC member, joining a committee or peer group is a great way to connect with like-minded members, get involved with issues that interest you, and strengthen your leadership skills. GSSCC has a variety of committees and groups that can help deepen your involvement and maximize your membership. Most committees or peer groups meet once a month for about an hour. Participation is free and available to all employees of member businesses and organizations.
 
No time to commit to a committee, but still want to be involved from time to time? The Chamber often needs members to help with setup, registration, or staffing at our Major Annual Events. Just call the office and let us know when you’re interested.

Committees

Membership Development Committee
Mission: Build the Chamber and provide value to members through efforts that help retain current members and attract new companies into the Chamber.
Chair: Debbie Keller, Capital Bank, N.A.
Meeting: The 4th Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Economic Development Committee
Mission: Monitor new development projects, various transportation issues, and County policies and regulations
​that affect the ability of businesses to expand and grow.
Chair: Chris Ruhlen, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.
Meeting: The 4th Wednesday at 9 a.m.​

Golf Classic Committee
Mission: Plan and organize the Annual Business Golf Classic in September including securing sponsors and prizes and recruiting golfers, as well as finding ways to make the event enjoyable for all golfers, volunteers, sponsors, and guests. 
Meeting: As needed and then biweekly leading up to the Golf Classic.

SchmoozaPalooza Committee
Mission: Plan and organize the SchmoozaPalooza Business Expo in March including securing sponsors and exhibitors, promoting the event, recruiting volunteers, and creating ways to make the event enjoyable for all.
Meeting: Beginning in October, Committee will meet one a month and then biweekly beginning in January.

Peer Groups

Young Professionals Network
Mission: Provide members the opportunities to learn leadership skills, participate in service projects, and build connections within the greater Silver Spring community.
Chair: Jessica Wilson, CCI Health Services
Meeting: The 1st Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Owners & Entrepreneurs Circle
Mission: Provide members an opportunity to connect, share best practices, and learn from each other through facilitated group discussions in a supportive, confidential environment.
Chairs: Andrea Dunathan, Dunathan Consulting; Brad Eisenberg, BE Lean; Walter Carlton, Carlton Creative; and Bruce Cotting, RLAH Real Estate
Meeting: The 1st Thursday at 5 p.m. at a member restaurant.

Non-Profit Team
​Mission: Bring non-profit members together to identify and address their needs as well as to discover ways they can share experiences and information as they relate to the greater Silver Spring business community.
Chair: Nichole Reilly, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center
Meeting: The 2nd Tuesday at 9 a.m.

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Not yet a member but interested in joining a committee or peer group? Join the Chamber here!