Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

MCCC Government Relations Committee - Weekly Legislative Session Meeting 2/5/2026 8:30 AM - 2/5/2026 9:15 AM

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:09:51 GMT

Join the MCCC Government Relations Committee for our weekly meetings during the 2026 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly, where we dive into the key policy issues shaping Montgomery County’s business environment.

These sessions offer valuable insights into legislative developments at both the County and State levels and provide a platform for you to help influence decisions that directly impact our local business community.

These virtual meetings will occur weekly on Thursday, January 15 through Thursday, April 9 at 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

The Government Relations Committee meets weekly during the Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly. During the interim, the Committee meets on a monthly schedule. These meetings provide Chamber members with opportunities to learn, discuss, and engage on a variety of policy issues that are impacting the regional business community.

Advocacy Committees are open to MCCC members only. Not a member? Join today!

This event will be held on Zoom. You will receive a calendar invite with the login link after registering.

Questions? Contact Brian Levine, VP of Government Affairs at blevine@mcccmd.com

MCCC Business EXCELerator - Doing Business with the State of Maryland 2/11/2026 10:00 AM - 2/11/2026 11:30 AM

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:52:21 GMT

Topic: Doing Business with the State of Maryland

Speaker: Eduardo Hayden, Small Business Outreach Manager, Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs

Are you interested in doing business with the State of Maryland? Spending taxpayer dollars requires an open and transparent procurement process. Understanding how the state buys things will help you compete with greater confidence. This session includes an overview of the procurement process and the key differentiators of the state contracting arena. You'll learn how to mine public data to identify what agency is buying what you sell, contracting cycles, winning pricing, and much more.

Who Should Attend: Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready and able to compete and perform in the state contracting arena.

PROGRAM AGENDA:

10:00 - 10:15 AM Networking & Introductions

10:15 - 11:15 AM Presentation

11:15 - 11:30 AM Q&A

The Business EXCELerator Series is a how-to on best business practices. The program provides small businesses with information, resources, and relationships to succeed in commercial and government contracting. Join us at the MCCC Business EXCELerator!

MCCC Government Relations Committee - Weekly Legislative Session Meeting 2/12/2026 8:30 AM - 2/12/2026 9:15 AM

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:10:03 GMT

These virtual meetings will occur weekly on Thursday, January 15 through Thursday, April 9 at 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Advocacy Committees are open to MCCC members only. Not a member? Join today!

This event will be held on Zoom. You will receive a calendar invite with the login link after registering.

Questions? Contact Brian Levine, VP of Government Affairs at blevine@mcccmd.com

MCCC Morning Mixer 2/18/2026 9:00 AM - 2/18/2026 11:00 AM

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:02:55 GMT

MCCC Morning Mixers are the best way to start your day!

Our Morning Mixer is open to employees of all MCCC member companies as well as prospective members. Connect with other business leaders, meet potential clients and partners, and learn more about our Chamber. We start each Mixer with open networking, followed by "speed introductions" before returning to open networking.Bring your entire team, plenty of business cards, and your elevator pitch. Refreshments are provided.

Don't miss this in-person networking opportunity!

Questions? Contact Megan Mucha, MCCC Manager of Events.

MCCC Government Relations Committee - Weekly Legislative Session Meeting 2/19/2026 8:30 AM - 2/19/2026 9:15 AM

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:10:14 GMT

These virtual meetings will occur weekly on Thursday, January 15 through Thursday, April 9 at 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Advocacy Committees are open to MCCC members only. Not a member? Join today!

This event will be held on Zoom. You will receive a calendar invite with the login link after registering.

Questions? Contact Brian Levine, VP of Government Affairs at blevine@mcccmd.com

MCCC Board of Directors Guest Speaker 2/19/2026 5:00 PM - 2/19/2026 6:00 PM

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:41:15 GMT

Speaker - Erica Parker, Managing Director of Research Products at The Harris Poll

Topic: Making Sense of the Nonsense: Consumer Behavior in 2026

Erica Parker, Managing Director of Research Products at The Harris Poll, turns complex data into decision-ready insights that accelerate brand growth. She partners with Fortune-level clients, blending qualitative depth with quantitative scale to guide brand strategy, creative development, and comms decisions.

This event is open to MCCC members.

Questions? Contact Board Liaison and Membership, Juliet Chukwu

MCCC New Member Orientation 2/24/2026 9:00 AM - 2/24/2026 10:00 AM

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:35:50 GMT

Our virtual New Member Orientation is open to all new MCCC member companies and prospective members! Connect with other businesses, meet potential clients and partners, and learn more about our Chamber and how we can accelerate your success!

Learn valuable and relevant information to help drive your progress.

This event will take place on Microsoft Teams. You will receive the meeting link after registering.

Questions? Contact Megan Mucha, MCCC Manager of Events

From Policy to Practice: Childcare & Early Childhood Education Solutions to Support Working Parents Hosted by the MCCC Economic & Talent Development Committee and MCCC Small Business Committee 2/25/2026 8:30 AM - 2/25/2026 10:00 AM

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:27:26 GMT

Join us for a virtual joint meeting of MCCC’s Economic & Talent Development Committee and Small Business Committee as they convene a business-driven conversation on one of today’s most urgent workforce challenges: childcare and early childhood education.

Quality, affordable childcare is essential, not only for working families, but for the employers who rely on them. While childcare has long been a policy priority, the COVID-19 pandemic amplified existing strains on the system, turning it into a top workforce concern for businesses, communities, and the broader economy.

During this session, experts and innovators will share insights, strategies, and practical approaches to navigating childcare solutions that support working parents and strengthen the talent pipeline.

This is a great opportunity to help shape the conversation and the solutions for these critical workforce issues.

Featured speakers include:

Lacey Nazarian, US Total Reward Director, AstraZeneca
Pat Ruppert, Chair, Children’s Opportunity Alliance
Kali Schumitz, Vice President, External Relations, Maryland Center on Economic Policy

Questions? Contact Brian Levine, VP of Government Relations.

MCCC Government Relations Committee - Weekly Legislative Session Meeting 2/26/2026 8:30 AM - 2/26/2026 9:15 AM

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:10:27 GMT

These virtual meetings will occur weekly on Thursday, January 15 through Thursday, April 9 at 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Advocacy Committees are open to MCCC members only. Not a member? Join today!

This event will be held on Zoom. You will receive a calendar invite with the login link after registering.

Questions? Contact Brian Levine, VP of Government Affairs at blevine@mcccmd.com

Chamber After Hours at Liberty Construction. 2/26/2026 5:30 PM - 2/26/2026 7:00 PM

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:38:46 GMT

Our Chamber After Hours events attract a lively crowd from a cross-section of industries, creating the perfect environment for engaging conversation and impactful networking.

The event will be held at Liberty Construction.

Parking: There is a parking lot located behind the office. Once it fills iup, please use the lot across the street at 301 N Stonestreet Ave, Rockville, MD 20850.

Food: Torchy's Tacos will be providing great cuisine.

After Hours events are free for MCCC members only. Non-members must purchase tickets.

Questions? Contact Megan Mucha, MCCC Manager of Events.