Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Annual Review.

2. 2014-2015 Year in Review
Contents
Letter from the Chair of the Board – Jerry Shapiro........................................................................................................1
Letter from the Immediate Past Chair of the Board – Lisa Cines.....................................................................................2
Letter from the President & CEO – Georgette “Gigi” Godwin.........................................................................................3
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................................4
Board of Directors......................................................................................................................................................5
Advocacy ...................................................................................................................................................................5
Signature Events.........................................................................................................................................................8
Business Awards Dinner..........................................................................................................................................8
Annapolis Legislative Reception...............................................................................................................................9
Public Safety Awards Luncheon ...............................................................................................................................9
GovConNetProcurement Conference ....................................................................................................................10
Annual Dinner ......................................................................................................................................................11
Programs and Member Services ................................................................................................................................12
Member Exchange Meetings .................................................................................................................................12
Economic Development.....................................................................................................................................12
GovConNet.......................................................................................................................................................13
Infrastructure and Land Use...............................................................................................................................14
Legislative Affairs ..............................................................................................................................................15
Small Business...................................................................................................................................................16
Speed Consulting..................................................................................................................................................17
Chamber After Hours............................................................................................................................................17
Orientation...........................................................................................................................................................17
GovConNet..............................................................................................................................................................17
GovConNet Council...............................................................................................................................................17
GovConNet Institute .............................................................................................................................................17
On-sites AgencyVisits ...........................................................................................................................................18
Initiatives.................................................................................................................................................................19
Startup Maryland: MCCC Supports Entrepreneurs ..................................................................................................19
Global Trade: MCCC Connects Our Businesses to International Opportunities..........................................................19
Green Business Forum ..........................................................................................................................................19
Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation..............................................................................................20
Veteran Institute for Procurement.........................................................................................................................20
Public Safety Scholarship Fund at Montgomery College...........................................................................................20
Green Business Certification Program ....................................................................................................................20
Communications Outreach........................................................................................................................................21

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Letter from the Chair of the Board – Jerry Shapiro
I thankLisa Cinesforherleadershipandsupport during my
year in-training. I welcome the opportunity to work with
Chair-Elect Jim Young as we lead the Chamber and
continue its excellent work.
The essence of a great place is a wonderful community -
and the economic engine that drives a community is
businesses. That is why I am 100% invested in our
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.
Our Board is a strong group of leaders who are willing to
share their knowledge and connections to help our
community succeed. We come from a wide and diverse
range of industries.
This Chamber leverages those connections through our
advocacy, programs and events to the benefit of our
member companies.
You can be involved by:
 Beingan active memberandinvitingothers to
join!
 Pledgingtobegin,expandorenhance yourinternshipprogramforourlocal youth!
 Sharingwhatyou know! We all benefitwhenwe learnbestpracticesfromeachother.
I am confident that as owners, employees and even interns, each one of us strives for success in our
organizations,evenwhenitisnoteasy.Forme,the real measure of success is what you give, not what you get.
We have greatresourcesinthisChamber, in the county and beyond. As your incoming Chair, I encourage all of
you to connect with us. The community needs you to be engaged.
Whenwe give of our time and ourtalent,the future will be secure forthe generationstocome. Ilookforwardto
working with you over the year ahead!
Sincerely,
Jerry Shapiro
2015-2016 MCCC Chair of the Board
President, Shapiro & Duncan

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Letter from the Immediate Past Chair of the Board – Lisa Cines
WhenI firstheldthe symbolictorch thatwas passedtome frommy predecessor, Icould not have imagined the
year ahead and how I would grow and learn from the experience of serving as Chair of the Board. I thank the
MCCC Board of Directors for your contributions to the Chamber and for granting me the opportunity to learn
from you. Many of you have stepped up, spoken up, and contributed to the momentum of improving the
business climate in Montgomery County and Maryland.
This past year had significant change, and with that came new opportunities:
 A new administration in Annapolis;
 Recommendations to improve the business climate in the state;
 A renewed emphasis on strategic economic development in Montgomery County; and
 The culmination of a true Public Private Partnership for the National Center for Veteran Institute for
Procurement.
It has been my privilege to be at the table, working with decision makers, helping to influence and shape the
discussions that advance our county and state.
As a Board, we serve our diverse members by connecting various perspectives and experiences from across
industries. Through the over 150 programs and events hosted by MCCC, we
 Connect the right experts,
 To the right information,
 At the right time
 To generate growth.
Together, we press for positive change for a better business environment in Maryland.
My career has taken me around the country and given me national opportunities. But I have always been
rootedhere.Icouldnot have predictedthatmyinterestinshapingthe future of MontgomeryCountywouldfind
such a productive outlet in the opportunities that presented themselves at MCCC throughout the year.
I was delightedto passthe torch to new ChairJerryShapriowhowill continue our good work. Thank you for the
opportunity to be a part of this team.
Sincerely,
Lisa Cines
2015-2016 MCCC Immediate Past Chair of the Board
Regional Partner, Business Development & Marketing, Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP

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Letter from the President & CEO – Georgette “Gigi” Godwin
Each year, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) renews its commitment to support our
members’ success. We lead, advocate, and connect as the voice of business to help you grow and thrive.
The mission extends beyond borders and makes our county a destination for opportunity. We shape the
marketplace and look for opportunities to connect members to success. Together we put our strong regional
economy on the nation’s map and on the world’s stage.
Our “2014-2015 Year In Review” catalogues the advocacy, events and programs that provide opportunities to
strengthen Business to Business and Business to Government connections.
 We recognizedachievementsof leadersinthe community, our public safety personnel, and those who
have made invaluable contributions to the work of MCCC and our community;
 We forged relationships with newly elected officials and office holders;
 We collaboratedwithnumerousbusiness organizations to influence change in federal, state, and local
levels; and
 We improved andbuiltnew opportunitiesfornetworkingand businessconnections in the marketplace.
As a member-basedadvocacyorganization, we rely on the input of members and the guidance of our Board of
Directors to continue our work. We thank all of you who support our events, attend our meetings, provide
valuable insights and ideas, and truly make Montgomery County and Maryland a great place to do business.
Sincerely,
Georgette “Gigi” Godwin
President & CEO, MCCC

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Executive Summary
During FY 15 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015), the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) continued
to lead, advocate, and connect as the voice of business.
Highlights from MCCC 2014-2015 Membership:
 Nearly 500 members
 92% retention rate
 60% are headquartered in Montgomery County
 75% have 50 or fewer employees
Highlights from MCCC 2014-2015 programs and events:
 Over 150 programs and events hosted annually
 5 Signature Events with a cumulative total of over 3,800 attendees
 47 speakersfor39 MemberExchange Meetings on Economic Development, GovConNet, Infrastructure
and Land Use, Legislative Affairs, and Small Business
MCCC’s advocacyfocusedon buildingrelationshipswithelectedofficialsnew tooffice and in new positions and
advocating for strategic capital investment, tax reform and measures to improve the business climate in
Montgomery County, Maryland and the region to help our members succeed. Advocacy efforts resulted in
o The Purple Line moving forward,
o Funding for WMATA and 8 Car Trains,
o Improving the business climate at the state level, and
o Modifying local legislation to mitigate the adverse impact on business.
In 2015, the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation (MCCCF)’s National Center for Veteran
Institute for Procurement (VIP) program became a Public Private Partnership by receiving support from the
federal, state and county governments.

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Board of Directors
The 2014-2015 MCCC Board of Directors included approximately60of the most dynamicandengagedmembers
from diverse industries.
2014-2015 MCCC Board Leadership
 Chair of the Board: Lisa Cines, Regional Partner, Business Development & Marketing, Dixon Hughes
Goodman LLP
 Chair-Elect: Jerry Shapiro, President, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.
 Immediate Past Chair: Chris Carpenito, CPA, Executive Vice President & CFO, HESS Construction
2014-2015 Board of Directors Meetings
 July 21, 2014
o MCCC 2014 Annual Board Retreat& FoundationVIPGolf TournamentatLakewoodCountryClub
 September 17, 2014
o Board Meeting-Retreat Part II at Lakewood Country Club
 October 6, 2014
o Roundtable Discussion with Howard County Executive Ken Ulman
 October 29, 2014
o Guest Speaker: Todd Marks, President & CEO, Mindgrub Technologies LLC
 January 16, 2015
o Special Board Meeting on MCCC Advocacy
 February 18, 2015
o Business Roundtable with U.S. Congressman John Delaney (MD-6)
 February 25, 2015
o Guest Speaker: Secretary R. Michael Gill, Maryland Department of Business and Economic
Development
 April 14, 2015
o Guest Speaker: Secretary Pete K. Rahn, Maryland Department of Transportation
 April 29, 2015
o Guest Speaker: Alexander J. Triantis, Dean, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of
Maryland
 May 20, 2015
o Board Meeting at Smokey Glen Farm and Chamber After Hours & BBQ
Advocacy
MCCC advocatesfor strategic capital investment, tax reform and measures to improve the business climate in
Montgomery County, Maryland and the region to help our members succeed.
Elected and Appointed Officials
For the 2014 General Election,MCCCinvitedcandidatestocomplete anMCCCcandidate questionnaire that was
postedonthe MCCC website.The November2014 electioncreated significantturnoverinthe MarylandGeneral
Assembly, two new members to the Montgomery County Council and a new Governor and administration.
Congratulations letters were sent to winners. The 2015 MCCC Legislative Agenda focused on building
relationships with elected and appointed officials new to their office or position.

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MCCC workswithover 70 elected and appointed officials from the federal, state and county level on a regular
basis. They are invited to MCCC Signature Events – including the Annual Annapolis Legislative Reception in
January – and MCCC met with many of them in Member Exchange Meetings and one-on-one sessions to
advance MCCC priorities throughout the year.
Testimony
Each year, MCCC testifies at the winter Montgomery County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly
Priorities Hearing and at the Montgomery County Operating Budget public hearing in the spring. In addition,
MCCC prepareswrittenand spoken testimony for individual pieces of legislation at the state and county level
that are of particular interest to our members.
State of Maryland:
The Maryland General Assembly 2015 Legislative Session took place January 14 through April 13, 2015. Over
2,200 bills were introduced. MCCC monitored over 100 bills and testified (written or in person) on over 60
individual bills.
MCCC supported the following bills that passed:
 Augustine Commissionbills(restructure DBED,ApprenticeshipProgram, ImpactonSmall Business, Tech
Transfer, Customer Service Training)
 Increasing Veteran Owned Business participation in State procurement
 Ensuring taxes paid by online consumers were remitted to the State (Vetoed by the Governor)
 Preserving numerous business and R&D tax credits for strategic enterprises
 Studying the use of WMATA by Maryland riders
Additional highlights include MCCC President & CEO Georgette “Gigi” Godwin’s testimony at a joint Economic
Matters and BudgetandTaxationCommittee hearing on five pieces of legislation introduced as a result of the
Augustine Commission recommendations. All were passed into law.
MCCC opposed the following bills that were defeated:
 Combined Reporting
 Repeal of the Motor Fuel Tax
 A roll back of the recoupled estate tax
 Earned Sick and Safe leave
Afterovera decade of advocacy and, more recently, a months-long focus to make the economic development
case for the Purple Line to the new administration, Governor Hogan announced on June 25, 2015, that the
Purple Line will move forward. MCCC reached out to the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce to
communicate in a coordinated fashion with the Governor and Secretary of Transportation Pete K. Rahn on the
importance of connectingourtwocountieswiththe Purple Line. MCCC wrote multiple letters and appeared at
numerous events to promote the collaboration and mutual benefits of the project.
Montgomery County:
Isiah “Ike” Leggett was sworn in for a third term as Montgomery County Executive and George Leventhal was
elected President of the Montgomery County Council.
2014-2015 MCCC testimony to the County Council resulted in significant changes to:
 Environmental bills (Benchmarking)

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 Ban the Box
 Earned Sick and Safe Leave
 Minimum Wage Effective Dates
2014-2015 MCCC provided testimony and/or comment on land use including:
 Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan
 Subdivision Regulation Amendment (SRA) 15 01
 Independent Transit Authority
Additional testimony on:
 Fuel Energy Tax as part of the FY 16 Operating Budget
 Economic Development Reorganization
MCCC provided input to the County Executive, County Council, and Board of Education on:
 Planning Board Chair appointment, Planning Board Commissioner selection
 MCPS Superintendent search
 MC Department of Transportation Director
 MC Department of Economic Development reorganization
Federal:
MCCC worked with the U.S. Small Business Administration to extend a comment period on a significant
proposed rule changes on limitations on subcontracting and the mentor protégé program so that more
businesses could provide valuable input.
Collaboration
This year, MCCC wrote Letters of Support for the following:
 Suburban Hospital Certificate of Need
 Comcast Time Warner Merger
 Pepco Exelon Merger
MCCC worked with other business organizations on:
Regional issues:
 Greater Washington Board of Trade on:
o Metro Momentum and 8 Car Train Coalition
o Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) funding
 Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce on:
o Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Maryland
o Purple Line advocacy
 Frederick County Chamber of Commerce on:
o I-270
 Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) on federal government contracting and small business
regulations
Economic Development:
 MBDC – Montgomery County Business Development Corporation
 Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Advisory Group

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 Maryland Competitiveness Coalition
 Committee for Montgomery
 Montgomery Moving Forward
 Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
 Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
Transportation:
 Purple Line Now
 Coalition for the Corridor Cities Transitway
 SMTA – Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance
 Transit Task Force
 Coalition to Protect the Transportation Trust Fund
Other
 Montgomery County Year of the Veteran
 MCBRE
 Local chambers, State chamber, other business associations
Advocacy in the News
 Op-Ed in “The Washington Post” with Prince George’s Chamber on the FBI relocation
 Frequent guest on “Montgomery Week in Review”
 Transportation 4 America press event
 Comcast Newsmakers features elected officials at MCCC signature events and an interview with
Georgette “Gigi” Godwin, MCCC President & CEO
 Numerous media citations in local publications
Signature Events
Business Awards Dinner
On November20,2014, the MCCC Annual BusinessAwardsDinnercelebratedbusinessleadership,achievement,
and partnership with over 800 business and government leaders.
2014 MCCC Business Award Winners
 Corporate Achievement
o Winner: HUGHES An EchoStar Company
o Sponsor: Watkins Meegan, a division of CohnReznick
 Public Sector Partner of the Year
o Winner: Mauricio P. Vera, Director, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
(OSDDBU), United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
o Sponsor: Westat
 Small Business Leader of the Year
o Winner: Lisa M. Firestone, President & CEO, Managed Care Advisors
o Sponsor: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
 Emeritus Business Leader of the Year
o Winner: Barbara Krumsiek, President & CEO, Calvert Investments
o Sponsor: M&T Bank
 Corporate Social Responsibility

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o Winner: Clark Construction Group, LLC
o Sponsor: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
 Spirit of Free Enterprise
o Winner: Michael Binko, President and CEO, kloudtrack
o Sponsor: EagleBank
 Green Business Innovator of the Year
o Winner: Scott Nash, Founder and Owner, MOM’s Organic Market
o Co-Sponsors: Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Honest Tea
 Prime Partner of the Year
o Winner: Northrop Grumman Corporation
o Co-Sponsors: Information Systems Solutions and IT Concepts, Inc.
 Verl Zanders Emerging Business of the Year
o Winner: Wedding Wire
o Sponsor: Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
Annapolis Legislative Reception
On January 26, 2015, over 200 people attended the 2015 MCCC Annapolis Legislative Reception, including
membersof the MontgomeryCountyDelegationandof the MontgomeryCountyChamber of Commerce. It was
an intimate, informal networking event held at the Governor Calvert House in Annapolis, MD.
The event featured MCCC’s 2015 legislative agenda which focuses on promoting tax reform so Montgomery
County’sbusinessescanbe competitive withnearbystates,improvingthe business climate to retain and attract
businesses, and championing strategic capital spending as a key means to invest in success.
Speakers at the event included the following:
 Senator Nancy King (D39), Chair of the Senate Delegation
 Delegate Shane Robinson (D39), Chair of the House Delegation
 Lisa Cines, MCCC’s Chair of the Board, and Regional Partner of Business Development & Marketing for
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
 Tom McElroy, Chairof MCCC’sLegislative Affairs Committee, and Senior Vice President and Corporate
Controller for HUGHES An EchoStar Company
Public Safety Awards Luncheon
On March 13, 2015, the 41st Annual MCCC Public Safety Awards brought over 1200 business, government, and
public safety leaders together to thank the brave men and women who protect our community every day.
Award Recipients
 Public Safety Government Partner of the Year:
o Winner: FBI Baltimore Field Office
o Sponsor: Motorola Solutions
 Public Safety Corporate Vital Link:
o Winner: Project Lifesaver International
o Sponsor: TD Bank
 MCCC Public Safety Unit Citation: Airplane Tragedy in Gaithersburg Police, Fire/Rescue and Sheriff
Agency Responders
 8 Valor Award Recipients
o House Fire inRockville responders Captain Larry Murray (Gold), Fire Rescuer III William Mcginn
(Silver), and Master Fire Fighter Rescuer David Shaklan (Silver)

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o Apartment Fire in Gaithersburg responders Captain Walter U. Stottlemyer (Silver) and Fire
Fighter Rescuer III Anthony J Veith (Silver)
o House Fire in Germantown responder Detective Mario Mastrangelo (Silver)
o Suicide Attempt at Matthew Henson State Park in Silver Spring responder Police Officer I Alan
Yuill (Bronze)
o Suicide Attempt on I-270 responder Police Officer I Ryan Grzybowski (Bronze)
 MCCC Public Safety Community Service Award: Deputy Sheriff William C. Debley
A gift was also presented to Arthur M. Wallenstein who retired as the Director of the Montgomery County
Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
The 2015 Chairman of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards was Steven A.
Robins, Esq., Partner at Lerch, Early & Brewer.
Government officials who participated in the program included the following:
 Senator Barbara Mikulski
 Congressman Chris Van Hollen
 Congressman John Delaney
 Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett
 Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal
Public safety leaders who participated in the program included the following:
 J. Thomas Manger, Chief, Montgomery County Department of Police
 Scott Goldstein, Acting Fire Chief, Montgomery County Division of Fire & Rescue Service
 Darren M. Popkin, Sheriff, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
 Arthur M. Wallenstein, Director, Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
 Antonio DeVaul, Chief, Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division
The event was emceed by NBC News Correspondent Tom Costello and NBC News4 Anchor Pat Lawson.
Additional sponsorships allowed guests of awardees and public safety personnel to attend.
The event received extensive media coverage including coverage by all local TV news stations.
GovConNet Procurement Conference
On May 15, 2015, the MCCC GovConNet Procurement Conference gave over 800 attendees the unique
opportunity to gain valuable insights and meet directly with key purchasing agents from a variety of federal
governmentagencies,primecontractors,andstate and local agencies.The Conference’snew website andadded
online advertising attracted attendees from around the country.
Speakers at the Opening Ceremony
 Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Honorary Chair
 MG Bruce T. Crawford, Commanding General, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command
(CECOM), and Senior Mission Commander, APG
 Secretary R. Michael Gill, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
 A. John Shoraka, Associate Administrator of Government Contracting and Business Development,
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
 Pamela J. Mazza, Managing Partner, PilieroMazza PLLC

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The 2015 MCCC GovConNet Procurement Conference featured the following:
 240 One-on-One matchmaking sessions
 85 Exhibitors
 79 Speakers
 26 Federal agencies/departments
 24 Breakout Sessions
 15 State & Local Government Departments
 8 Prime Contractors
 CEO’s
 Every GWAC program manager
 Heads of Procurement
 OSDBU Directors
 Over 800 attendees from across the country
Annual Dinner
On June 25, 2015, the MCCC 56th
Annual Dinner welcomed nearly 800 business and government leaders to
celebrate the extraordinary talents and organizations that are leading change for MCCC members, our region,
and our nation.
During the ceremony, MCCC’s newly elected Board of Directors was sworn in and a passing of the torch
celebration welcomed the new leadership:
 Chair: Jerry Shapiro, President, Shapiro & Duncan
 Chair Elect: Jim Young, Vice President, Corporate Facilities, Services and Real Estate, Marriott
International, Inc.
 Immediate PastChair:LisaCines,Regional Partner, Business Development & Marketing, Dixon Hughes
Goodman, LLP
MCCC also recognized four leaders who make significant contributions to building a strong business
environment in Montgomery County and beyond:
 Legislator of the Year:
o Winner: Senator Ben Cardin, U.S. Senator for Maryland
o Sponsor: NextWin Services LLC
o Presented by Ann Sullivan, President, NextWin Services LLC
 Visionary of the Year:
o Winner:National OceanicandAtmosphericAdministration (NOAA), accepted by Dr. Kathryn D.
Sullivan, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator
o Sponsor: Lockheed Martin Corporation
o PresentedbyStephanie Hill,Vice President & General Manager, Information Systems & Global
Solutions Civil Business, Lockheed Martin
 Business Advocate of the Year:
o Winner:ThomasJ. McElroy,SeniorVice President & Corporate Controller, HUGHES an EchoStar
Company
o Sponsor: CohnReznick LLP
o Presented by Bhavesh Vadhani, Principal, Risk and Business Advisory, CohnReznick Advisory
Group, CohnReznick LLP
 Chairman’s Award:
o Winner: Steven A. Robins, Esq., Partner, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd
o Presented by Lisa Cines Regional Partner, Business Development & Marketing, Dixon Hughes
Goodman, LLP

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A Veteran Institute for Procurement video tribute was shown followed by a medal presentation to founders,
federal, state and local government partners for their leadership and support to arm veteran-owned small
businesses to win government contacts.
Government leaders in attendance included the following:
 Boyd Rutherford, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
 Nancy King, Senate Chair, Montgomery County Delegation, Maryland General Assembly
 Anne Kaiser, House of Delegates, Majority Leader, Maryland General Assembly
 Isiah “Ike” Leggett, Montgomery County Executive
Programs and Member Services
Member Exchange Meetings
MCCC MemberExchange Meetings are an exclusivebenefit for MCCC members, providing them with access to
information and experts that give their businesses the competitive edge in today’s knowledge economy. The
2014-2015 series welcomed 47 speakers for 39 meetings to discuss topics related to Economic Development,
GovConNet, Infrastructure and Land Use, Legislative Affairs, and Small Business.
Economic Development
The Economic Development series aims to highlight programs that support County and State economic
developmentinitiatives. The goal isto workwithcountyand state officialstofosterabusinessclimate toenable
the attraction and retention of high quality employers and jobs.
2014-2015 Economic Development Vice-Chair and Co-Chair
 Vice-Chair: Leslie Ford Weber, Director, Campus, Government & Community Affairs, Montgomery
County, Federal Affairs Officer, John Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus
 Co-Chair: Stewart Edelstein, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Universities at Shady Grove
2014-2015 Speakers and Topics
 September 11, 2014
o Speaker:Steve Silverman,Director,MontgomeryCountyDepartmentof EconomicDevelopment
o Topic: White Oak Life Science Center
 October 9, 2014
o Speaker: Ron Kaese, Director, Federal Programs, Maryland Technology Development
Corporation
o Topic: Turning Research into Revenue: The role of TEDCO in Commercialization
 November 13, 2014 (joint with Legislative Affairs)
o Speaker: Senator Nancy King and Delegate Anne Kaiser, Montgomery County Delegation
Leadership
o Topic: Legislative Priorities
 December 11, 2014
o Speaker: Dan Hoffman, Chief Innovation Officer, Montgomery County
o Topic: Montgomery County’s Innovation Program
 February 12, 2015
o Speaker: Kelly Groff, President and CEO, Visit Montgomery
o Topic: Business Opportunities through County Hospitality and Events

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 March 12, 2015
o Speaker: Lily Qi, Special Projects, Office of the County Executive
o Topic: New Initiatives and Special Projects in Montgomery County
 April 9, 2015
o Speaker: Peter Franchot, Comptroller of Maryland
o Topic: Maryland's fiscal climate, tax revenue impact, and economic opportunities
 June 11, 2015
o Speaker: Isiah (Ike) Leggett, County Executive of Montgomery County
o Topic: Economic Development Organization – The Proposal and Q&A
GovConNet
The GovConNetseriesencouragesandpromotesthe awarenessandopportunitiesforthe advancementof doing
businesswithfederal, state and local government agencies. It provides best business practices and regulatory
updates for prospective, new and experienced government contractors.
2014-2015 GovConNet Vice-Chair and Co-Chair
 Vice-Chair: Kwesi Rogers, President and CEO, Federal National Commercial Credit
 Co-Chair: Lexy B. Kessler, CPA, CGMA Partner, Aronson LLC
2014-2015 Speakers and Topics
 October 29, 2014
o Speaker: Brian Friel, Government Contracts Analyst, Bloomberg LP
o Topic: Procurement Opportunities - Where The Money Is
 November 12, 2014
o Speakers: Nichole DeVries Atallah, Associate, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation,
PilieroMazza PLLC; and Kevin McCoy, Partner, Ford & Harrison LLP
o Topic: Staying Competitive in a Challenging Labor Compliance Environment - New HR
Regulations for Federal Contractors
 January 21, 2015 (joint with Small Business)
o Speaker: Jon Williams, Partner, PillieroMazza PLLC
o Topic: Cyber Security Best Practices and Requirements
 February 4, 2015
o Speaker: Pamela J. Mazza, Managing Partner, PilieroMazza PLLC
o Topic: Small Business Administration Proposed Rules
 April 2, 2015
o Speaker: Martin Feeney, Vice President, Government Relations, Madison Services Group, Inc.
o Topic: How to Find Program Dollars in the New Federal Budget
 April 28, 2015
o Speaker: Pasquale (Pat) DeSanto Jr., Supplier Diversity Lead, Lockheed Martin Information
Services and Global Solutions (IS&GS)
o Topic: Lockheed Martin – Opening Doors to Small Enterprises
 June 2, 2015
o Speaker: John F. Long, Manager, Supplier Diversity Programs, Northrop Grumman Information
Systems
o Topic: Navigating your way through a Prime Contractor

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Infrastructure and Land Use
The Infrastructure andLand Use seriesclosely follow matters relating to the county’s Planning Board, Board of
Appeals,andMasterPlanprocess.Topicsinclude funding,capacity,andinnovative thinkinginland use planning
and design.
2014-2015 Infrastructure and Land Use Vice-Chair and Co-Chair
 Vice-Chair: Gus Bauman, Esq., Counsel, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.
 Co-Chair: Peter Monge, President, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
2014-2015 Speakers and Topics
 September 9, 2014
o Speakers:JerryJohnson,GeneralManager,WashingtonSuburbanSanitaryCommission (WSSC);
Chris Cullinan, Acting CFO, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
o Topic: WSSC's Infrastructure
 October 14, 2014
o Speaker: Casey Anderson, Chair, Planning Board
o Topic: Montgomery County Planning Board Updates
 November 11, 2014
o Speaker: Michelle Vigen, Senior Energy Planner, Department of Environmental Protection
o Topic: Energy Benchmarking
 December 9, 2015
o Speaker: Charlie Scott, Government Relations Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority (WMATA)
o Topic: WMATA Update
 January 13, 2015
o Speaker: Hans Riemer, Councilmember, At-Large
o Topic: Montgomery County's Digital Infrastructure
 February 9, 2015 (joint meeting with Legislative Affairs)
o Speaker: Roger Berliner, Councilmember, District 1
o Topic: Montgomery County Transportation
 March 10, 2015
o Speaker: Bruce Crispell, Division of Long-Range Planning; and Pamela Dunn, Montgomery
Planning Director's Office
o Topic: MCPS Enrollment Trends and School Planning
 April 14, 2015
o Speaker: Secretary Pete K. Rahn, Maryland Department of Transportation
o Topic: Maryland Transportation
 May 12, 2015
o Speakers:Chuck Bean and Robert Griffiths, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
o Topic: The Council of Governments and Regional Transportation
 June 9, 2015
o Speaker: Diane Schwartz Jones, Director, Department of Permitting Services
o Topic: Updates from the Department of Permitting Services

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Legislative Affairs
The Legislative Affairs series addresses topics that pertain to advocacy at the federal, state and local level,
supporting legislation, and policies that will keep Montgomery County and Maryland competitive in today’s
global economy.
2014-2015 Legislative Affairs Vice-Chair and Co-Chair
 Vice-Chair: Tom McElroy, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, HUGHES An EchoStar
Company
 Co-Chair: Joshua Bokee, Director of Government Affairs, Comcast
2014-2015 Speakers and Topics
 July 16, 2014
o Speaker: John Stierhoff, Partner, Venable LLP
o Topic: Primary Election Results Review
 September 19, 2014
o Speaker: Senator Brian Feldman, Maryland General Assembly
o Topic: Regional Issues and Maryland's Role in the Region
 October 17, 2014
o Speaker: Melanie Wenger, Director, Office of Intergovernmental Relations
o Topic: 2015 General Assembly Legislative Session Priorities
 November 13, 2014 (joint with Economic Development)
o Speaker: Senator Nancy King and Delegate Anne Kaiser, Montgomery County Delegation
Leadership
o Topic: Legislative Priorities
 December 19, 2014
o Speaker: George Leventhal, Montgomery County Council
o Topics: County Council Priorities
 February 9, 2015 (joint meeting with Infrastructure and Land Use)
o Speaker: Roger Berliner, Councilmember, District 1
o Topic: Montgomery County Transportation
 March 9, 2015
o Speaker: John Stierhoff, Partner, and Marta Harting, Partner, Venable LLP
o Topic: Updates from Annapolis - 2015 Legislative Session
 April 17, 2015
o Speakers: Leadership from the Montgomery County Delegation to the Maryland General
Assembly: Senator Nancy King (D39), Chair of the Senate Delegation, and Delegate Shane
Robinson (D39), Chair of the House Delegation
o Topic:Maryland General Assembly2015 Legislative Session:View fromthe MontgomeryCounty
Leadership
 June 19, 2015 (joint meeting with Small Business)
o Speaker: Sidney Katz, Montgomery County Council (District 3)
o Topic: Review of the County Council Budget Process and Priorities Moving Forward

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Small Business
The Small Businessseriesdiscusses real-time, market-based information on issues that impact how to run and
grow your business in Montgomery County and Maryland.
2014-2015 Small Business Vice-Chair and Co-Chair
 Vice-Chair: Clark Kendall, President & Founder, Kendall Capital Management
 Co-Chair: Neil Simons Area President, South Atlantic Region, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
2014-2015 Speakers and Topics
 October 15, 2014
o Speaker: Jay Fahrer, Associate Director Compliance & Communications, Independent Benefit
Services
o Topic: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
 November 19, 2014
o Speaker: Lisa Firestone, President and CEO, Managed Care Advisors
o Topic: CEO Lessons Learned
 December 17, 2014
o Speaker: Judy Stephenson, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
o Topic: County Executive Leggett's 6 Point Economic Plan - Impacts and Opportunities
 January 21, 2015 (joint with GovConNet)
o Speaker: Jon Williams, Partner, PillieroMazza PLLC
o Topic: Cyber Security Best Practices and Requirements
 February 18, 2015
o Speaker: Michael Neary, Lerch, Early & Brewer
o Topic: Employment Law in the County and State
 March 18, 2015
o Speakers: Jim McClelland, Emergency Management Specialist, and Joe Corona, Outreach
Coordinator, Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
o Topic: Small Business Emergency Preparedness
 April 15, 2015
o Speakers: Angela Beemer, Director, Montgomery College, and Wendelin C. Donahue, Ed.D.
Assistant Director, Career & Internship Services Center, The Universities at Shady Grove
o Topic: Internship Programs for Your Business
 May 20, 2015
o Speakers: Chris Mann and Fred Hargrove, MorganFranklin Consulting
o Topic: Growing Your Business - What you need to know
 June 19, 2015 (joint meeting with Legislative Affairs)
o Speaker: Sidney Katz, Montgomery County Council (District 3)
o Topic: Review of the County Council Budget Process and Priorities Moving Forward

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Speed Consulting
In 2014-2015, MCCC heldtwoSpeedConsultingsessionstoaddress the small business entrepreneur’s need for
informationonrequirements,milestones,andhow toface obstacles.These free one-on-one sessions discussed
Marketing, Accounting, Banking and Legal issues, giving members access to expert advice. The sessions were
held in the MCCC Boardroom on October 15, 2014, and January 14, 2015, with consultants from Aronson LLC,
Sandy Spring Bank, PilieroMazza PLLC, and August Lang & Husak.
Chamber After Hours
MCCC hosted eight Chamber After Hours in 2014-2015. At each event, an average of 60 members and non-
members representing a wide range of industries joined MCCC for professional networking in a casual and
friendlyatmosphere.The eventswere hostedbyAmerican Tap Room, Buffalo Wild Wings, Gordon Biersch, and
Smokey Glen Farm.
Orientation
Each month,MCCC welcomesnew andprospectivemembersto the Chamberforan opportunity to connect and
learnhowto make the most of theirchambermembership. In2015, the use of new the MCCC Boardroom’s new
AV capabilities allowed MCCC to incorporate a multi-media presentation that increased engagement.
GovConNet
MCCC’s GovConNet programs are designed to support Maryland and Greater Washington Region-based
governmentcontractors. Inadditiontothe programslistedbelow,GovConNetprogramsalso include the MCCC
GovConNet Procurement Conference (see the Signature Events section for more information) and the
GovConNet Member Exchange Meetings (see the Member Exchange Meetings section for more information).
GovConNet Council
The GovConNet Council is comprised of Government Contracting industry experts who develop GovConNet
programs and provide industry specific advocacy. The Council advises the MCCC Board of Directors on its
governmentcontractinginitiatives. The Council’s mission statement, revised in June 2014, is “To promote the
economic impact of the federal government presence and to advocate on behalf of the contracting
community for business opportunities.”
GovConNet Institute
On May 1, 2015, the GovConNet Institute graduated its fourth class, comprised of 17 government contractors.
Since its launch in 2012, a total of 56 companies have completed the series of seven training sessions and
graduated from the Institute. Instructed by MCCC GovConNet expert professional service-providers and CEOs
that share LessonsLearned,the program provides advanced training to Federal government contractors in the
transitional stage with the real world tools and knowledge needed to succeed at the next level and increase
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On-sites Agency Visits
On March 24, 2015, MCCC GovConNetfacilitatedthe 4thAnnual NRCSmall Business Seminar and Matchmaking
Eventhostedbythe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). More than 300 small businesses attended the
event which featured expert speakers, one-on-one matchmaking sessions, business coaching, exhibitors and
networking.
The program included remarks and presentations from the following:
 The Honorable John Delaney, United States House of Representatives
 Jerome Murphy,Associate Director Small Business & Outreach Compliance Directorate Office of Small
Business and Civil Rights
 Georgette “Gigi” Godwin, President & CEO, MCCC
 Antonio Doss, District Director, District of Columbia Metropolitan Office, U.S. Small Business
Administration
 AnthonyD.Briggs,Small Business Program Manager, Small Business Program, Office of Small Business
and Civil Rights
 Darren B. Ash,DeputyExecutiveDirectorforCorporate Management& Chief InformationOfficer,Office
of the Executive Director for Operations
 James C. Corbett, Director, Acquisition Management Division, Office of Administration
 Marie Jatsko, Director of Subcontracts and Procurement, Dell Federal
 Tira D. Patterson,SeniorSmall BusinessSpecialist,Small BusinessProgram, Office of Small Business and
Civil Rights
The U.S. NRC offices that hosted matchmaking sessions with pre-selected businesses included the following:
 Office of Information Services
 Computer Security Office
 Office of New Reactors
 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
 Office of Administration
 Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
 Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
 Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research
 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
The prime contractors that hostedmatchmakingsessionswithpre-selected businesses included the following:
 CGI Federal
 Dell Federal
 Information System Laboratories
 Lockheed Martin
 MAR Inc.
 Sandia National Laboratories

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Initiatives
Startup Maryland: MCCC Supports Entrepreneurs
For the second consecutive year, MCCC sponsored Startup Maryland, part of the nationwide Startup America
initiative.Hundredsof applicantsinMarylandappliedforachance to have their3-minute pitchvideotapedtobe
seen online by VC, angel investors and voted on by fans around Maryland.
On October1, 2014, MCCC and the MontgomeryCountyDepartmentof EconomicDevelopment sponsored two
Pitch Across Maryland Bus Stops in Montgomery County. The morning event was held at the Institute for
Bioscience and BiotechnologyResearch - NISTNational CybersecurityCenterof Excellence onthe Universities at
Shady Grove Campus and was co-sponsored by BioHealth Innovation. The afternoon event was held at the
UberOfficesinBethesdaandco-sponsoredbyBethesdaGreen. Ateachlocation,20 entrepreneurspitchedtheir
companies in the videos recorded on the Startup Bus. Approximately one hundred members of the business
community joined each celebration to meet, support and network with the entrepreneurs.
Global Trade: MCCC Connects Our Businesses to International Opportunities
On October 15, 2014, MCCC was an in-kind Platinum Sponsor of the SME Conference 2014 - Business
OpportunitiesforMediumSizedCompaniesin Malaysia and the United States Conference held at the Embassy
of Malaysia in Washington, D.C. Georgette “Gigi” Godwin, MCCC President & CEO, participated in a panel
discussion on the topic of "Sustainable Business Environment for SMEs," providing informed on Montgomery
County’s business community and opportunities for international trade in the county.
Green Business Forum
Now in its seventh year, the Green Business Forum was created through a partnership between MCCC, the
MontgomeryCountyDepartment of Environmental Protection, and Montgomery College. The Green Business
Forum features experts who offer unique perspectives on the advantages of being a green business.
2014-2015 Green Business Forums:
 November 6, 2014
o Commercial Energy Benchmarking Forum
 January 29, 2015
o Green Purchasing Vendors' Fair
 March 31, 2015
o A ConversationwithMontgomeryCounty'sNew Directorof EnvironmentalProtection,Elisabeth
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Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation
Veteran Institute for Procurement
Launched in 2009 by the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation (MCCCF), the National Center
for VeteranInstituteforProcurement(VIP)is the first-ever program in the Nation. In 2014-2015, VIP graduated
three classes – October 21-23, 2014, March 10-12, 2015, June 9-11, 2015 – of veteran service-disabled and
veteran owned small businesses who completed the three-day, 27-hour comprehensive training program.
The program is instructedbyprofessional service experts,governmentofficials,andagencyrepresentativeswith
first-hand experience in government contracting. In addition to new tools, the participants also gain valuable
networking connections with Federal agencies and prime contractors.
Since its launch in 2009, VIP has graduated 496 service-disabled and veteran-owned small business Federal
contractors from 35 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Island Territory of Guam.
Public Private Partnership
In 2015, the VIPprogrambecame a Public Private Partnership by receiving support from the federal, state and
county governments.
The founders of VIP were recognized at the MCCC 56th
Annual Dinner and each presented with a medal in
recognition of their vision and support:
 Federal: Barbara Carson, Acting Associate Administrator for the Office of Veterans Business
Development, U.S. Small Business Administration
 State: Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, State of Maryland
 County: Isiah (Ike) Leggett, County Executive of Montgomery County
 Private: John Zuccaro, Manager, Business Controls, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global
Solutions (IS&GS)
 Barbara Ashe, Executive Vice President and National Director for VIP, MCCC
VIP 5.0 Graduate Session
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014, VIP held the first VIP 5.0 Graduate Session and graduated 38 businesses from MD,
VA,PA,FL and Washington,D.C. The program designedforthe continuededucationof VIPgraduatesand offers
a full day of training, introducing new information and capacity enhancing capabilities.
Public Safety Scholarship Fund at Montgomery College
The MCCCF sponsors the Public Safety Scholarship Fund at Montgomery College, established to support
studentswhoare childrenof a MontgomeryCounty fallen, law enforcement officer, firefighter or other public
safetyprofessional orvolunteerinone of the countypublicsafetyagenciesidentified by MCCC. The 2015 award
winner was Madison Graham.
Green Business Certification Program
The MontgomeryCountyGreenBusinessCertificationProgram - a unique partnershipbetweenthe Montgomery
CountyDepartmentof EnvironmentalProtection,Montgomery College, and the Montgomery County Chamber
Community Foundation - certifies businesses that have voluntarily implemented sustainable purchasing and
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Program Expansion
On April 21, 2015, at a press conference hosted by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Protection(DEP) andMCCC, MontgomeryCountyannouncedthe expansionof the Green Business Certification
program. The program is broadening its standards to include business sectors previously ineligible, including
restaurants,cleaningcompanies,hotelsandhome-basedbusinesses.Twenty-six local businesses were honored
underthe newlyexpandedprogramthat now alsorecognizesbusinessescertifiedthroughotherwell-respected
third party certification programs such as B Lab, Green America, the Green Restaurant Association and Green
Seal.
“Follow the Leader” – Ride-On Bus Campaign
MCCC helpedtodesignand promote the 2nd
Ride-Onbuscampaigntoincrease participationinthe Montgomery
CountyGreenBusinessCertificationProgram. Everybusinesscertified by August 1 had its logo featured as part
of the Green Certified Business advertisement on the side of a bus. As a result, participation in the program
increasedandnumerousMCCCmemberswhoare GreenCertifiedBusinesseswere publicizedinprintandonline
for many months through the campaign.
Communications Outreach
MCCC usesvariousmeansof communicationstoremainabreast of the views of the business community, keep
members informed, and influence decision makers on business issues relevant to them.
Social Media
MCCC continuestouse social media toengage and inform members,potential members,membersof the press,
and government officials. Through increased posting, engaging in conversations, and tagging organizations,
MCCC has increased its reach.
 Twitter: In 2014-2015, MCCC increased its twitter followers by 56% to a total of 1,362 followers.
 Facebook: In 2014-2015, MCCC increased its Facebook likes by 20% to a total of 1,102 likes.
 LinkedIn: In 2014-2015, MCCC increased its LinkedIn followers by 16% to a total of 347.
In the News
 In 2014-2015, MCCC was highlighted in over 50 news articles. Popular topics of discussion included:
Business Awards Dinner, Public Safety Awards, Advocacy, GovConNet Procurement Conference, and
Veteran Institute for Procurement.
 An Op-Ed by MCCC President & CEO Georgette “Gigi” Godwin and Prince George’s Chamber of
Commerce President& CEO David Harrington was included in The Washington Post on the topic of the
FBI relocation.
Website
 MCCCMD.com: In 2014-2015, the MCCC website increased traffic by 15%
 MCCCMDGovConNet.com: For the first time, a new website was created for the MCCC GovConNet
ProcurementConference to better meet the event’s needs. The site yielded 5,788 unique visitors and
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Online Advertising
 For each Signature Event, MCCC was feature in online advertisements on the Gazette’s websites
 MCCC GovConNetProcurementConference implementedthe use of online advertisements for the first
time:
o LinkedIn Sponsored Ads: 114 clicks and 45,415 impressions
o Google AdWords: 257 clicks and 114,600 impressions
Email Marketing
 MCCC communicateswithmembers,prospects,andinterestedpartiesusingConstantContactemail
marketingtodistribute the monthly“What’sNext”newsletter,advocacyhighlightsandupdates,new
and renewingmemberinformation,updatesonprogramsandevents.