Chamber Events

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Damascus Community Bank in the Airpark.

Come and support this locally-owned, full-service community bank providing financial support for business, professionals, individuals and families. 

Cutting will occur at 11:15 am. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
11:00 AM Networking 
11:15 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 AM Refreshments & Networking

TOPIC: Montgomery County's Comprehensive Economic Strategy Update - A Blueprint for Greater Economic Vitality 

SPEAKER: Lily Qi, Office of the County Executive

In addition to privatizing economic development, the County has undertaken a lengthy strategic planning process to identify its economic development priorities. The Chamber has been an active partner in providing feedback throughout the process. This is an opportunity to learn more about the new economic development plan for the County.

GGCC Members Only!

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Evolution Oral Surgery, LLC.

Cutting will occur at 11:15 am. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
11:00 AM Networking 
11:15 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 AM Refreshments & Networking

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration & the GGCC takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.

We have two topics this month

1. Briefing from County Councilmember Craig Rice – This is great opportunity to learn more about what the County Council is doing right now and what plans are in the works.

    

2. Briefing from Universities at Shady Grove on their recently funded 4^th academic building - Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education Facility (BSE) – The Chamber helped to advocate for the funding for the new building. It will be a great addition to an already great educational asset.

GGCC Members Only!

The GGCC will hold its 13th Annual Wine Tasting at the Kentlands Mansion. Each ticket includes a wine-tasting glass and tastings.

The event sponsors include:

• The City of Gaithersburg
• Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape
• The Melting Pot Gaithersburg
• Nalley Fresh
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Not Your Average Joe's 
• Asia Nine 
• Savory Gourmet Catering & Events 
• Bargain Movers
• Crown Trophy 
• DrinkMore Water 

This year’s wine tasting features a guided wine tasting tutorial four featured wines compliments of Pinky & Pepe of Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape. Also attendees will receive a special discount coupon to use that week in the Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape Kentlands store.

The wine will be paired with delicious food from Asia Nine; Nalley Fresh, Not Your Average Joe's; Savory Gourmet Catering & Events and fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate will be served compliments of the Melting Pot Gaithersburg. And bundtinis will be served by Nothing Bundt Cakes

Cost: Tickets are $35 for GGCC Members & First-Time Visitors; and $65 for Returning Non-Members.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE MOST WELCOME.

GGCC Entrepreneur Breakfast Series: "How to Find the Funding"

How do I find the money to start my business? How do I fund my start-up? How do I find ways to make my project stand out?

Funding is the fuel on which a business runs. A business can take different avenues to attain funding, and more than one option can be used. This entrepreneur series - FUNDING - will discuss the options on how one can secure a variety of funding options & help improve your odds of success.

The morning will begin with our Keynote Speaker Elie Ashery, President/CEO of Gold Lasso, who will speak about funding.

He will be followed by a panel discussion of entrepreneurs that include: Kay Hechler, Owner, Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa and Leigh Press, President, PCC Construction Components, Inc. and more. Each panelist will share their funding story

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

Sponsored by: Montgomery College Germantown Campus & ADD YOUR NAME HERE!

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.

This meeting is via conference call. Interested in joining the committee? Contact Laura @ lrowles@ggchamber.org.

The 34th Annual Celebrate! Gaithersburg Festival will draw an entire community to Gaithersburg’s historic city center. The one-day event is scheduled for Sunday, June 12, 2016, from noon to 5 p.m., and will include multiple stages of live entertainment, food, and themed activity areas for all ages and interests.

Celebrate! Gaithersburg in Olde Towne street festival takes place in and around the intersection of Summit and Diamond Avenues.

Free shuttle service is available to and from satellite parking at Lakeforest Shopping Center. Additional parking is available at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, less than a quarter mile from the festival area. 

For more information and/or to sponsor this event, visit:  http://gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/special-events/celebrate-gaithersburg-in-olde-towne.

TOPIC: Montgomery County's Proposed Rapid Transit System (RTS) System 

The briefing will include:

1. Overview of the Countys' RTS proposal 
2. Status update on the Corridor Cities Transitway
3. In-depth look at the proposal Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) slated for Route 355. The 21 mile BRT extends from Bethesda to Clarksburg.

SPEAKERS: Joana Conklin, Montgomery County Department of Transportation and Rick Kiegel, Maryland Transit Administration

GGCC Members Only!

Join us for an awesome evening of baseball watching the Gaithersburg Giants.

The Gaithersburg Giants are a part of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, an amateur summer wooden bat baseball league comprised of twelve teams in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Region.

Please register in advance.

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.

Sponsored by: Homewood Suites Gaithersburg

The GGCC will honor local heroes from Public Safety personnel of the Upcounty for their courageous, life-saving actions at the 21st 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, July 8 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
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center (www.adventisthealthcare.com)
City of Gaithersburg (www.gaithersburgmd.gov)
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (www.hughes.com)
Montgomery County EFCU (www.mcefcu.org)

Table Sponsors:
Asbury Methodist Village (www.asburymethodistvillage.org)
Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & Darby LLP (www.bsgfdlaw.com)
Gaithersburg Police Foundation (www.gaithersburgpolicefoundation.com)
Hair Cuttery Muddy Branch Shopping Center (www.haircuttery.com)  
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (www.holycrosshealth.org)
Johns Hopkins University (www.mcc.jhu.edu)
Lakeforest Mall / United Security, Inc. (www.shoplakeforest.com)
Legal Shield (www.legalshield.com/hub/hepnera)
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered (www.lerchearly.com)
Lerner Enterprises (www.lernerenterprises.com)
PCC Construction Components, Inc. (www.teampcc.com)
Pepco (www.pepco.com)
Rodgers Consulting, Inc. (www.rodgers.com)
Therrien Waddell, Inc. (www.therrienwaddell.com) 

Public Safety Official Sponsor
GeneDx
Linowes & Blocher, LLP
On-Site
Rossi Commercial Real Estate, LLC
Scheer Partners, Inc.
 

Gift Sponsor
& Pizza Germantown
Copper Canyon Grill
Corner Bakery Gaithersburg
GrillMarX Steakhouse & Raw Bar
Hair Cuttery Muddy Branch Shopping Center
Holiday Inn Gaithersburg
Linganore Winecellars
Melting Pot Gaithersburg
Montgomery Country Club
Nalley Fresh
Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar
Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape
Randy Scritchfield, CFP®
Sardi's Chicken Group

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

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