Chamber Events

RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 26th!  

Free for all GGCC members. This month's FYI Series is a glimpse into WorkSource Montgomery. Jan Abraham will share how Worksource Montgomery is able to assist businesses with talent placement and with grant funding for talent. There is no cost for any of Worksource Montgomery's services. 

Worksource Montgomery will be providing lunch for attendees!  Please register early so we can provide an accurate headcount! 

Are you eager to tap into the collective expertise of our vibrant business community? Look no further than the Member-Led FYI Lunch & Learn Series, a dynamic initiative designed to foster knowledge sharing, networking, and collaborative growth. 

Join us for an engaging lunchtime session where fellow members take the spotlight and share their insights, experiences, and industry know-how. This series offers a platform for learning about a variety of topics while getting to know your peers on a deeper level.

Join us for a workshop to learn about identity theft, fraud, and scams. We’ll talk about what to be on guard against, how to protect yourself, and steps to take if – despite your best efforts – you experience this. 

What You Will Learn:

=        What identity theft, fraud, and scams are

=        Commonly used elder fraud tactics

=        Ways to protect yourself

Who Should Attend?

=        Anyone who uses the internet

=        Anyone who uses debit cards, credit cards, and checking accounts

=        Those who want to keep their personal information from landing in the wrong hands

Presented by: Amber Miller, GreenPath Financial Wellness

Register here:  Webinar Registration - Zoom

The GGCC will honor local heroes from Public Safety personnel of the Upcounty for their courageous, life-saving actions at the 30th 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 Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 a.m. at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, 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.

Click Here for Sponsorship Opportunities.

*The GGCC Community Foundation will also be collecting donations through this event to support the GPD and MCPD Shop with a Cop Programs. Please donate here.

Gold Title Sponsor - Paul Davis Restoration

Many thanks to our Venue Sponsor and Catering Sponsor - Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgounds and Silver Diner RIO!

Shining Silver Sponsor - $1200 

Bronze Table Sponsor - $600

Community Partner Table Sponsors - $450

Public Safety Awardee Sponsor - $45

JERRY THERRIEN

Official Gift Sponsors - $25 gift cards

Peterson Companies - RIO

Supporting Strategies

Michele Potter 

USI Insurance

Pay it Forward Processing

MD Soccer Foundation

Coldwell Banker-Sandy LeBlanc 

Grace & Virtue Events

Jack Hauber

Official Photography

Hilary Schwab Photography 

InKind Support

BlackRock Center for the Arts

Asbury Methodist Village      

Supporting Special Events Sponsors:

Bargain Movers

Crown Trophy

Following last season’s sold-out Drag Show, the inimitable Tula is back for the ultimate bingo night! Join Tula and her friends as they provide a bingo experience unlike any other.

Interested in bringing a crowd? Check out our package options to book a table for eight, or go above and beyond as a Presenting Sponsor to help us make this a night nobody will be quick to forget!

Facilitated by Denise Fredericks (Mercy Health Clinic) and Deborah Zimmer (Universities at Shady Grove), this group will explore professional development and strategic planning topics specifically of interest to our GGCC Nonprofit members, as well as highlight one of our members each month! The group will meet with 2nd Monday each month (time might vary by month), on zoom for now.

Please forward ideas for educational topics relevant to nonprofit busienss leadership to Denise!  

July program: 

Direct Connect groups are member-led affinity groups that strategically connect smaller groups of GGCC members. More information here.

Join us in the ribbon-cutting celebration for our chamber member Big Blue Swim School as we celebrate its grand opening!

Brew House Coffee is under new ownership! Join us for a GGCC Biz Networking B49 to network with your fellow chamber members.

A free cookie is offered with a purchase of a drink for all GGCC members this morning, as they have jsut started to offer in-house pastries.   

If you need accommodations to comfortably access this event, please email info@ggchamber.org.    

Join us! The DEI&B committee will focus on advancing the DEI&B goals of our organization by advocating for economic inclusion, growth and competitiveness of our community’s diverse business population. Our goal is to ensure that the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and experiences within our business and non-profit communities is reflected in every aspect of the Chamber’s operations.

Committee Chair: AJ Nwoga, M&T Bank

This meeting will be held in person monthly. 2nd Thursday each month at AJ’s office. We hope to see you all there!    

Bring your family and join fellow GGCC members for a fun night out at the ballpark! We've reserved the Courtyard on the 1st base side, and your tickets include an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet with a classic ballpark food menu and sodas. Adult tickets also include beer/wine ticket. You can also take advantage of unlimited access to the Fun Zone for families, which includes a carousel, inflatable moonbounce, inflatable slide, and more!  

Networking and dinner start at 6pm. First pitch at 7pm!

We're also inviting our friends from Connect Network and FNG to join us for this fun event! (If you are a member of those groups, but not a GGCC member, please see your group leadership for a code to access member ticket pricing.)

Upgrade! Want your company highlighted in this calendar post, in a handout to our group at the game, and want to have your marketing materials out in the courtyard at the game? Sponsorships available for just $100 and include your ticket. Take a look at the ticket options for details.

Please pick up your tickets at the Chamber office between June 28-July 10, or pickup outside the stadium on game day!

Thank you to these sponsors:

Join us in the ribbon-cutting celebration for our chamber member Pegasus as we celebrate their 5 year anniversary!

Join us in the ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Downtown Crown park, plaza, and community stage!

We're taking over Downtown Crown with a progressive Networking After5! All of our GGCC businesses will be highlighted in the Center, and registered guests will be given a passport to visit our participating businesses for a special treat or discount throughout the evening! More information to come! 

GGCC Members in Downtown Crown:

• Adventist HealthCare - GGCC annual corporate sponsor!
• Kite Realty (Downtown Crown) - GGCC annual corporate sponsor!
• Cinnaholic
• sweetgreen
• The Little Gym 
• Ted's Montana Grill