List of BWCC Committees/Special Interest Groups:
Annual Gala Planning
Considered the premiere event of the year, the evening is hosted by the BWCC Foundation and managed by the BWCC. An evening of fine food, a silent auction and entertainment and accolades to the Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber Foundation Honoree. This event helps raise money for high school student scholarships and other educational programs.
Chair: Karen Shannon, M-PALM
410-627-6293; karen@m-palm.com
Silent Auction Chair: Open
Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month at 3:00 to 4:30 pm - BWCC office
Business Dialogue Group (BDG)
Do you wish that you had a Board of Directors to offer you guidance in your business? If so, this group is for you. The BDG is composed of BWCC members who confidentially seek assistance from other BWCC members in the form of guidance, review and comment on their business ideas and strategies. Groups are typically composed of 6-10 members, including only one member per profession.
Chair: Donna Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
443-739-6463; donna@mudpuddlecreations.com
Meets: Second Thursday of each month, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm - BWCC office
Business Tools Group (BTG)
Dedicated to improving members’ understanding of critical business issues through education, discussion and networking. Share your own expertise as a seminar presenter (members only). Members from all industries welcome.
Chair: Cliff Anderson, Business Internet Consulting
410-916-3789; canderson@businessinternetconsulting.com
Meets: First Friday of each month at 9:00 am - BWCC office
Golf Tournament
For more than thirty years the BWCC has hosted the BWCC/Dottie’s Trophies Golf Tourney. Join this group as it undertakes the planning and programming for this always "sold-out" event. Hole signs, "goodie-bags" and logistics are just some of the fun things members will work on.
Co-Chairs: Bob Grandfield, PNC Bank
301-497-6291; robert.grandfield@pnc.com
Jeff Bernstein, Esq., Goozman, Bernstein & Markuski
301-953-7480; jwbernstein@gbmlawfirm.com
Bill Chambers, The Show Place Arena
301-952-7900; william.chambers@pgparks.com
Meets: Meeting dates vary. Call the BWCC for the next meeting date.
Public Affairs Group (PAG)
This group develops and maintains relationships with elected officials at the local, state and federal level while working in cooperation with the Maryland and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It analyzes proposed legislation and informs BWCC members and selected media through correspondence, articles and guest editorials in addition to sponsoring programs on topics facing the region. It also monitors environmental legislation and regulations on a local and state level, reviews and publicizes innovative environmental practices and services, promotes prudent environmental practices for business and recognizes businesses for environmental excellence.
Co-Chair: Robert Levan, Esq., Funk & Bolton, PA
301-310-9500; rlevan@fblaw.com
Meets: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 8:30 am - BWCC office
Government Contracting Council (GovCon Council)
BWCC Government Contracting Council (BWCC GovCon) assists members who are interested in doing business with government agencies -- federal, state, and local -- by providing information, education, and networking opportunities related to government contracting. Activities include:
-Annual Government Procurement Fair (17th annual event to be held October 22, 2008)
-Breakfast and lunch seminars with networking opportunities
-Roundtable meetings to discuss a variety of contracting issues and opportunities
Join this dynamic BWCC group to learn more about government contracting!
Co-Chairs: Richard Knight, The Knight Group
301-725-6400; richardknight@theknight.com
Rhonda J. Tomlinson, CPA – RJ Tomlinson & Associates, LLC
301-490-7212; rtomlinson@rjtomlinsonassociates.com
Meets: 4th Thursday of each month at 8:30 am - BWCC Office.
Marketing & Membership (M&M Group)
Help develop creative marketing ideas for promoting BWCC and its programs to the business community. Help members get the most out of their membership through mentoring and amabassador programs, monthly networking events, and more.
Co-Chairs: Joel Leifer, ActionCOACH
410-740-8123; joelleifer@actioncoach.com
Trade Show Planning (Expo)
A great opportunity to showcase member businesses to hundreds of other businesses in the region. This group plans the entire event, including promotions and marketing.
Chair: Jery Baker, Howard County Office of Workforce Development
410-290-2609; jbbaker@howardcountymd.gov
Or contact BWCC staff liaison, Arlinda Andrews at 301-725-4000
or 410-792-9714; arlinda@baltwashchamber.org
Meets: Meeting dates vary. Call the BWCC at 301-725-4000 for the next meeting date.
Women In Business (WIB)
Support women's challenges in business through education, networking and sharing information. Join other women in this dynamic group. Participate in discussion groups, themed programs and activities geared towards creating alliances and partnerships.
Co-Chairs: Rhonda Tomlinson, CPA, RJ Tomlinson & Associates, LLC
301-490-7212; rtomlinson@rjtomlinsonassociates.com
Josie Thompson, Thompson Design
410-992-8019; josie@josiedesigns.com
Meets: 2nd Friday of each month at 8:30 am - Various locations -- call BWCC office for monthly locations.
