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Andre Dahlman shares how great it was to attend his first Marketing Roundtable on Social Media

Andre Dehlman shares his experience at the Greater Rockville Chamber Social Media Roundtable on Thursday, January 19, 2023

What’s New with Social Media and What do I Need to Know When Marketing My Business?
Social Media is a great tool for marketing your business, but it can also be time consuming.  There are new channels popping up, but are they right for your business?  And what do you need to know before trying out a new channel? 
Join our panelists as they discuss tips and tricks for excelling in promoting your business via social media and provide advice on when to consider adding a social channel into your marketing mix. More businesses are using TikTok and Instagram Reels to showcase their work via video.  With new ownership at Twitter, how will that affect how you use Twitter?  Where do Facebook and LinkedIn fit into your strategy?

Panelists:
Jason Weil – Photographer 

Amanda Bosland – REDI

Margaret Doan of GKA A Creative Agency

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Energy Conference | Recap by Will Burmby

In case you missed it, Will Burmby gives his recap on the Energy Conference with three speakers from Pepco, Montgomery County Green Bank, and CQI.

Joe Tabeling is the Senior Associate of CQI Associates and has been in the Energy Industry for over fifteen years. He manages twenty-three Chamber of Commerce Energy Cooperative Programs and over 3,500 clients, oversees all business development in the Northeast territory, manages all corporate marketing initiatives, presents all webinars throughout the United States, and is responsible for all sales staff training. Joe is a native Marylander with over 30 years of experience as the owner of a nationally acclaimed Pool and Spa business, owner of a Sales and Marketing firm, and owner of an Import/Export business. He is acknowledged as the Top Regional Salesman in the Marine and Sporting Goods industries, as well as the recipient of numerous Display and Marketing awards including the prestigious Sig Sigler’s Top Innovative Marketing Award.  Joe also has over twenty years of experience as a Motivational Speaker, Sales Trainer, Business Consultant, and Personal Coach.
Joe will tell us how to save money on our home and business energy bills!! He will also share how much savings other chambers have saved their members!!

Scott Dicke from Montgomery County Green Bank.  Scott Dicke is the Associate Director for Commercial & Industrial building solutions at the Montgomery County Green Bank (MCGB). Scott’s 20+ year background spans the energy, consulting, and software industries and public-private partnerships (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthunterdicke). He comes to the Bank with an interest in integrating Montgomery County property owner and community needs with the Green Bank’s energy objectives to design, implement, and scale innovative C&I sector programs.

Edward Musz is an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Manager at Pepco and Delmarva Power and presently manages Commercial EmPOWER Maryland Programs. Edward has more than 15 years of experience in energy efficiency project development and implementation. He has a passion for saving customers money and energy. Edward currently serves on the board for the Montgomery County Building Energy Performance Standards.

Edward will be speaking about how our Customers and Residents can utilize our EmPower MD programs to save energy and money.

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SBA User Guide

Are you a Woman Owned Small Business or Economically Disadvantaged who is looking to get Woman Owned Small Business Certified? Then you will want to review the SBA User Guide.

As you may know, women are the fastest-growing segment of the population who are opening and growing businesses across the country.

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Congratulations on 15 Years, OJC Consulting

OJC Consulting is both a business and technology consulting company, they offer their clients full support in their digital transformation: their teams are made up of business experts and engineers who work jointly on the processes and information systems to bring our customers a fast and secure route to success.

Please help us congratulate them on celebrating their 15th anniversary. Thank you for being partners with the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce and we look forward to being part of the next 15 years!!

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WSM Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2022

WorkSource Montgomery & the Montgomery County Workforce Development Board Celebrates the 85th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act

ROCKVILLE, MD — In honor of the 85th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act, WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) and the Montgomery County Workforce Development Board will be celebrating the U.S. Department of Labor’s eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) that begins on November 14th and ends on November 20th. WSM will host a couple of events during this week aimed at informing and educating both young and adult jobseekers about apprenticeship opportunities available in the county.

“Registered Apprenticeship is a proven way for community members to obtain pathways to secure, high-paying careers in a wide variety of occupations,” said Anthony Featherstone, Executive Director. “We are proud to support National Apprenticeship Week and to showcase the impact apprenticeships have on building the workforce in this country.”

In partnership with Montgomery County Public School System (MCPS), WSM will host an informational session aimed at targeting MCPS’s transition students. Several presentations on apprenticeship opportunities in the county will be introduced to young people nearing graduation and who may want to pursue a path other than a 4-year secondary education. This will be a virtual event and will take place on November 17th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  For more information on this event or to register for it, go to https://worksourcemontgomery.com/event-details/youth-apprenticeship-program-information-session-11-17-2022/.

The second event will be a job fair at our East County location focusing on adult job seekers where we will present exciting apprenticeship opportunities. Our goal is to connect county residents with options for the training and job skills needed that provide a pathway to stable, well paying, family sustaining careers. This event will take place at the East County Regional Services Center located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904, on November 16th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. All Montgomery County residents are welcome to attend! For more information or to register for this event, go to https://worksourcemontgomery.com/event-details/east-county-registered-apprenticeship-fair-11-16-2022/.

NAW was established by the U.S. Department of Labor to celebrate the significant impact Registered Apprenticeship programs have had in re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities. Hundreds of NAW events and activities will be taking place all over the country, to include open houses, skill competitions, community forums, apprentice graduations, business open houses, high school and college career fairs, apprenticeship signing days, industry roundtable events, diversity, and inclusion dialogues, and more.

WSM has demonstrated our commitment to Registered Apprenticeship (RA) by connecting Montgomery County residents to RA’s in the construction, automotive, IT, and accounting industries. Apprenticeships are a great way to start a career by giving participants the opportunity to earn while they learn. As a gateway to apprenticeships in the county, WSM is committed to developing key partnerships with local Registered Apprenticeship Providers so that we can continue to offer as many opportunities as possible to local residents.

If you’re an employer interested in learning more about how Registered Apprenticeship can strengthen your workforce, contact Cynthia Grissom at cgrissom@worksourcemontgomery.com. If you are a job seeker interested on how you can earn top wages while receiving top quality training, contact Melissa Cunningham at mcunningham@worksourcemontgomery.com.

About WorkSource Montgomery (WSM)

WSM is the fiduciary agent for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding in Montgomery County. The organization operates the American Job Centers in Wheaton and Germantown and provides employment services to Montgomery County residents who are unemployed or underemployed. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $4,699,403. WSM engages employers in various industries throughout the county to ensure that their workforce needs are being met. For more information about WorkSource Montgomery and current recruitment opportunities, events, and workshops, visit our website at worksourcemontgomery.com.

About National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration that offers established by the U.S. Department of Labor to bring together leading business, labor, education, apprentices, and other critical partners to showcase the impact Registered Apprenticeship programs have on building the American workforce, as well as highlight the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities. Registered Apprenticeships provide the opportunity to assist and propel individuals who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and providing a pathway to well-paying careers.

NAW gives employers, including sponsors and providers, the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices so that career seekers can learn more about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship and the programs that are available in their communities. During NAW events, apprentices have a platform to share their apprenticeship experience and how it has transformed their lives. For more information, visit apprenticeship.gov/NAW.

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Peddicord Plumbing serves customers with ‘heart’

Peddicord Plumbing Services is a local family-owned business. Owners Dan & Patricia Peddicord are both Olney natives, and “opened their doors” to Peddicord Plumbing Services in August of 2011. Collectively, their team has decades of experience in the plumbing trade.

Peddicord Plumbing Services focuses on residential & light commercial service plumbing repairs, which include toilets, faucets, water heaters, sump pump, copper/plastic pipes, backflow testing, etc. The high level of customer service satisfaction, offered by Peddicord Plumbing Services, is proven by the consistent referrals and positive reviews that circulate throughout Rockville and the surrounding areas.

Its Mission:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23”

Contact Peddicord Plumbing Services at (301) 774-1227.

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