The GGCC will honor local heroes from Public Safety personnel of the Upcounty for their courageous, life-saving actions at the 20th Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast.

We invite you to this time-honored tradition as we recognize the heroic deeds of our local law enforcement and fire-rescue workers at our Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast on Friday, August 14 at 7:30am at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Inc., 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg.

These men and women go above and beyond the call of duty to serve our local community and we want them to know we appreciate them and their hard work.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Title
Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling (www.pdrmontgomery.com

Official Gift Sponsor:
Lerner Enterprises (www.lernerenterprises.com)

Shining Silver Sponsors:
City of Gaithersburg (www.gaithersburgmd.gov)
First Potomac Realty Trust (www.first-potomac.com)
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (www.hughes.com)
Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (www.mafcu.org)  
omniNET+ (www.omninetplus.com)

Table Sponsors:
Asbury Methodist Village (www.asburymethodistvillage.org)
Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & Darby, LLP (www.bsgfdlaw.com)
ELaunchers.com (www.elaunchers.com) 
EVO Payments International (www.evodmv.com)
Fatemi Family & Gaithersburg Sedation Dentistry (www.fatemifamilydentistry.com)
Gaithersburg Police Foundation (www.gaithersburgpolicefoundation.org)
Holy Cross Health Germantown Hospital (www.holycrosshealth.org)
i2 Design Group, LLC (www.i2designgroup.com)
Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus (www.mcc.jhu.edu)
Lakeforest Mall (www.shoplakeforest.com) 
Lerner Enterprises (www.lernerenterprises.com) 
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered (www.lerchearly.com)
Montgomery County EFCU (www.mcefcu.org)
PCC Construction Components, Inc. (www.teampcc.com)
Pepco (www.pepco.com) 
Robert Cowdrey
Rockin' Jump (http://mdm.rockinjump.com) 
Rodgers Consulting, Inc. (www.rodgers.com)
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center (www.adventisthealthcare.com)
Therrien Waddell, Inc. (www.therrienwaddell.com) 
United Security, Inc. (www.usisecurity.com)   

Public Safety Official Sponsors:
GeneDx (www.genedx.com)
Genesis Security Systems, LLC (www.gensecsystems.com)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (www.hiexpressgermantown.com)
Linowes & Blocher, LLP (www.linowes-law.com)
Rossi Commercial Real Estate, LLC (www.rossicre.com)

Gift Sponsors:

Official Photography Donated by / Sponsored by: Sugarloaf Photography by Fabrizio (www.sugarloafphoto.smugmug.com)

Honor Guard by: Gaithersburg Police Department (www.gaithersburgmd.gov)

Come help us plan the Annual Business Golf Classic! Each September, nearly 100 decision makers and business professionals enjoy a day away from the office by participating in the GGCC's Annual Business Golf Classic. This day of networking and competitive fun is a much anticipated event each year. You don't need to golf to be a part of this fabulous committee. If you enjoy planning special events, helping to secure sponsors, door prizes and becoming involved in the marketing and promotion of the event - then join us. We hope you will join us in planning this terrific outing and we will see you in September as a sponsor and /or player and be a part of this year’s Business Golf Classic. 

GGCC Members Only.

NOTE: This is our final meeting before the tournament. ANy volunteers interested should be on this call. Please RSVP to Laura at lrowles@ggchamber.org.  thank you!

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Local 301. Local 301 offers new American cuisine. With a seasonal menu filled with healthy, quick-service foods of the highest-quality ingredients, many of which are locally sourced. Their unique concept will excite the community and bring meaning to fast food. Cutting will occur at 11:15 am. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
11:00 AM Networking
11:15 AM Ribbon Cutting
11:30 AM Networking & Reception 

Grow Your Business & Play Golf at the Same Time! The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber's Annual Business Golf Classic will be held on Friday, September 11 at Worthington Manor Golf Club with a 9:30 AM shotgun.

This tournament is intended to offer enjoyable golf and the opportunity to network. Meet business owners, representatives and supporters of business as you complete your round. Incredible prizes, golf contests, food and drinks await you on this unique golf experience.

Sponsorships are now available and golfers are wanted. A Portion of the proceeds supports the Montgomery College Scholarship Fund.

Tournament Schedule:
Driving Range Open: 7:30 am
Registration Begins: 7:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am
Putt*A*Rama: 9:00 am
Shotgun Start: 9:30 am|
Award Reception: 3:00 pm

Tournament Features:

• Scramble Scoring
• Beat The Pro
• Hole In One Contest
• Closest to the Pin
• Longest Drive
• Seated Massages Compliments of Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
• And more..........

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Tournament
City of Gaithersburg
Genesis Security Systems, LLC
Hughes Network Systems, LLC
Montgomery College Germantown Campus
PCC Construction Components, Inc.

Golfer Gift
DeLeon & Stang CPAs & Advisors
Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union 

Award Reception Sponsor
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Gaudreau, Inc. ARCHITECTS | PLANNERS
Scheer Partners, Inc.  

Lunch Sponsor
Lakeforest Mall

Putt-A-Rama
Therrien Waddell, Inc. 

Golf Balls
A.B. Veirs & Sons Paving 

Beverage Cart
Linowes and Blocher, LLP 

Long Drive Women
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered

Long Drive Men
GeneDx

Closest to the Pin Men
Bob Cowdrey

Eagle Contest
EagleBank 

Tee Sponsors

• Asbury Methodist Village
• DVA Architects
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
• General Insurance Group, Inc.
• Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
• Harp & Shamrock Society
• Monument Bank
• Quinter Design
• Revere Bank
• Rodgers Consulting, Inc.
• Shannon & Luchs Insurance Agency Inc.
• Stein Sperling Bennett Dejong Driscoll & Greenfeig PC
• WLR Automotive Group, Inc.

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Senor Tequila's. Senor Tequila's is an authentic Mexican border dining experience. Staying true to this experience, Senor Tequilas boasts all the traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients. Cutting will occur at 10:15 am. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
10:00 AM Networking 
10:15 AM Ribbon Cutting
10:30 AM Networking & Reception 

TOPIC: Update on the Hercules Pinkney Life Sciences Park

SPEAKER: Martha Schoonmaker, Executive Director

GGCC Members Only!

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Ted's Montana Grill. Inspired by the pioneer spirit of the American West, Ted's Montana Grill is committed to serving honest food served with genuine hospitality. The menu is known for its modern interpretation of hand-prepared, 100-percent fresh, classic American food. The chef inspired menu features the finest cuts and best selection of bison, including high-quality, flavorful steaks and award-winning burgers amongst a variety of other unique menu items. Cutting will occur at 4:00 pm. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
3:30 PM Networking 
3:45 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
4:00-4:30 PM Networking & Reception 

Are Entrepreneur’s Born or Made: GGCC Entrepreneur Breakfast

The morning will kick-off with a keynote speaker, followed by a panel discussion of "home- grown" entrepreneurs. Each panelist will share their "entrepreneur" story, what motivated them to take the entrepreneurial leap, and they will answer the question-- are entrepreneurs born or made?"

Registration begins at 7:45, program begins promptly at 8:15

Program:
"Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made" with Oliver Schlake, University of Maryland

Entrepreneur Panel with:

• John Compton, GeneDx
  
• Angela Graham, Quality Biological, Inc.
  
• Ellen Bogage, Chesapeake Public Strategies
  

GGCC New Members will learn how to maximize their Chamber membership and the benefits of the GGCC. Come and discover the best way to get a return on investment.

Please note this event is for Chamber Members only. Advance registration is requested. The event will end at 9:30am. Thank you.

TOPIC:

Milestone Business Park

VIBRANT 24/7 MIXED-USE TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT

Come and learn more about this exciting project in Germantown. 

The Gaithersburg-Germantown will host a "Meet the Candidates" Coffee & Conversations in light of the upcoming Gaithersburg City Election on  Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

GGCC Members & press are invited to join us on Thursday, October 22 at Corner Bakery and Meet the Candidates.

This is a great opportunity for our members and local businesses to talk with the candidates about their concerns. The format will be opening remarks from candidates and then an opportunity to mix and mingle with them over a cup-o-joe.

Invited Candidates include:

For Mayor:
Jud Ashman
Henry Marraffa
Darlene Bell-Zuccarelli

For Council:
Neil Harris
Laurie Anne-Sayles
Ryan Spiegel
Robert Wu

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of C2 Education.C2 Education is a tutoring and test-prep company. They help students from K-12th Grade to improve test scores and grades in math, reading, writing, AP classes, and more. Cutting will occur at 1:15 pm. We hope to see you there!

AGENDA
1:00 PM Networking 
1:15 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1:30 PM Networking & Reception

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. NO WALK INS!

National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Briefing on NIST and their role in Cybersecurity. After the meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the NetZero residential home on the campus of NIST.

NIST is a secured facility.

Please arrive at 8:00 AM to allow time to go through security. You will need an ID AND your vehicle registration with you.