MEMBERS-ONLY COMMITTEES

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce offers its members the exclusive opportunity to participate in numerous public policy committees. Each committee delves into issues of importance to the business community. In addition to gaining intelligence and access to expert guest speakers, the committees provide excellent business development opportunities. The meetings take place each month. Pre-registration is not required and walk-ins are welcome.

Current MCCC members-only Committees include:

• Economic Development
• GovConNet
• Infrastructure and Land Use
• Legislative Affairs
• Small Business

Here are some of our exceptional guest speakers and topics:

Economic Development Committee
Gar Alpervitz, University of Maryland ON Economic Development in low income areas
Ken Carter, Nobel Life Sciences  ON Entrepreneurs in Montgomery County
John Delaney, Blueprint Maryland ON Economic Development in Maryland
Council member Craig Rice ON Economic Development in Montgomery County
Geoff Morgan, Adventtist HealthCare and Jonathan Genn, Percontee ON LifeSci Village at FDA
P. Hogan, University System of Maryland ON Maryland Innovation Initiative

GovConNet Committee
Mary Armstead, NIH ON NIH CIO-SP3 contracting (2xs)
Wayne Pizer, L-3 Stratis ON government contracting (2xs)
Larry Davis & Tim Schmitt, Aronson Capital Partners ON Shareholder Value
Tom Marcinko, Aronson LLC ON Executive Compensation and Award Reporting
Donald Camden, Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems ON government contracting
Jim McCarthy, AOC Key Solutions ON Proposal Writing

Infrastructure and Land Use Committee
Bob Hoyt and Steve Shofar, Department of Environmental Protection ON MS4 Permits
Council member Nancy Floreen ON PHED/T&E Business
Henry Kay, MTA ON Transportation
Gus Bauman et al ON Maryland Blue Ribbon Commission
Richard Sarles ON WMATA
Casey Anderson on Montgomery County Planning Board

Legislative Affairs Committee
Council member Roger Berliner ON Council President Agenda
State Senator Jamie Raskin ON Special Legislative Session
Michele Whelley ON Central Maryland Transportation Alliance
Delegate Bill Frick and John Stierhoff, Venable ON 2012 Legislative Session
John Stierfhoff, Venable ON Annapolis Bill Review

Small Business Committee
John Stierhoff, Venable ON Bill Review
Brian Vaughn, ShipShape IT ON Cloud Computing
Council member George Leventhal ON County Issues
The Honorable Steve Silverman, DED ON Buy Local
Necola Shaw and Towanda Livington ON WMATA and WSSC opportunities
Council Member Hans Riemer ON County Issues
Denise Graveline, Don't Get Caught Communications  ON  Social Media

Click here to read frequently asked questions about our policy committees.