Wednesday, July 17, 2024Committee Meeting
Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
Program for July: We will be joined online by MD State Senator, Majority Leader Nancy King (D39) for a deeper conversation about transportation in the Upcounty, namely congestion relief on I270. Our Chamber stands ready to help the Senator bring this concern back to the forefront of conversation in Annapolis.
Through the Gaithersburg-Germantown Economic Development & Legislative Affairs (ED&LA) Committee, the Chamber will proactively work with City, County and State Leaders to support the Economic Development of Gaithersburg, Germantown and surrounding jurisdictions, and represent the GGCC and its members in a pro-active manner in the formulation of state and local legislation and policy affecting the business community. These meetings are open to all members to attend and learn more about the various economic and legislative topics impacting businesses in our area.
Meeting on Zoom:
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting: Hangry Joe’s Germantown
19730 Germantown Rd Germantown, MD 20874
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Thursday, July 18, 2024Committee Meeting
Membership Committee Meeting
The Membership Attraction and Retention (MAR) Committee is charged with: maintaining a strong growth in membership through targeted new member recruitment activities that effectively communicate the value of membership to community businesses; Promoting the ongoing value of membership to member businesses through personalized contacts with member business representatives and other initiatives that monitor member needs, member satisfaction, and their perception of Chamber Value; communicating the Return On Investment to Members and engaging them in GGCC activities.
All Chamber Members Welcome to Join and Attend our Meetings
This meeting will be held in person at GGCC in the conference room.
Contact Angela LaPadula to register - alapadula@ggchamber.org
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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, July 19, 2024Networking Event
YPG Co-Working Day
Tuesday, July 23, 2024Community Event w GGCC
Germantown Town Center Community Meeting -Octoberfest plans!
Join us for a Community Meeting for this exciting project! July 23rd 5:30-6:30pm at BlackRock Center for the Arts The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is engaging in a Germantown Town Center - Branding and Placemaking project. Over the next several months, GGCC will engage the community in conversations about what services and amenities the Town Center area needs to thrive as an attractive place to grow businesses, to live, to work, and to be entertained!
Join us for a Community Meeting for this exciting project!
July 23rd 5:30-6:30pm at BlackRock Center for the Arts
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is engaging in a Germantown Town Center - Branding and Placemaking project. Over the next several months, GGCC will engage the community in conversations about what services and amenities the Town Center area needs to thrive as an attractive place to grow businesses, to live, to work, and to be entertained!
We also will be bringing back the Germantown Octoberfest on October 5, 2024, as well other placemaking projects in the Town Center!
THIS meeting will recap our previous community meeting about the Town Center, and will preview the Germantown Octoberfest celebration coming October 5th! Learn about the exciting plans and how to get involved!
(Other meetings will also be held at various times of day. More to come!)
To sign up for the GGCC’s email list for this exciting project, please email Zeina Davis, zdavis@ggchamber.org.
Be there!
Tuesday, July 23, 2024Community Event
Germantown Town Center Community Meeting-Octoberfest Plans!
Wednesday, July 24, 2024Community Event
Nymeo Webinar on Teaching Kids About Money
TEACHING KIDS ABOUT MONEY
From hosting a lemonade stand to preparing for college, it is never too early - or too late! - to start teaching kids about money. Join us for practical tips on how to start setting your child up for a financially healthy future at any age.From hosting a lemonade stand to preparing for college, it is never too early - or too late! - to start teaching kids about money. Join us for practical tips on how to start setting your child up for a financially healthy future at any age.
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Free Webinar | Teaching Kids About Money (greenpath.com)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024Networking Event
Biz Networking After5: MD Spine & Health Chiropractic Clinic
Business Networking after5: Maryland Spine and Health 1st Anniversary Ice Cream Social Edition
Come out to celebrate Dr. Roberto Desena and his team on their first anniversary at Maryland Spine and Health Chiropractic Clinic!
Ice cream + celebration + networking = a fantastic mid-summer afternoon!
Thank you to Maryland Spine and Health for hosting and sponsoring this event!
If you need accommodations to comfortably access this event, please email info@ggchamber.org.
Friday, July 26, 2024Community Event
Movies on the Lawn: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
BlackRock Center for the Arts, Front Lawn
12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD
Saturday, July 27, 2024
ALOHA Hope Grows CDC Family Fun Day
Tuesday, July 30, 2024Seminar & Prof Dev't
New Member Orientation
Registration is closed for this event.
This is your "Chamber 101" learning opportunity!
Led by President & CEO Paula Ross, you will learn how to maximize your Chamber membership and learn all about the benefits of the GGCC. Learn what the Chamber can do for you, how to get involved, meet the team, meet other new member partners, learn about programming & events, ways to volunteer and so much more! Come and discover the best way to get a return on your investment in yourself and your business.
All members are welcome, no matter how long ago you joined. Advance registration is requested. Thank you.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024Community Event
Rohner Wellness: Balance In Action Webinar for GGCC Members
Rohner Wellness presents: Balance In Action Webinar for Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Members
July 30, 2024 8:30am AND/OR
August 29, 2024 8:30am
Rohner Wellness Consulting is thrilled to share the launch of our new Community Wellness Program: Balance In Action to our fellow member of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Of Commerce. This program was designed and requested by members of our chamber community and is something we have been eagerly working on to offer meaningful support and growth.
Beginning with a free webinar, we will dive deep into the essentials of personal and professional growth. We’ll explore some powerful topics central to our Community Wellness Program, including the Three Empowerment Foundations:
• Clarity and Goal Articulation: Pinpointing what truly matters
• Holistic Connection: Understanding how different aspects of wellness are interconnected
• Sustainable Methods and Actions: Implementing tools and strategies to support long-term personal growth.
This session is designed to provide valuable insights and give you a preview of the comprehensive support offered through our Community Wellness Program, which combines educational workshops with personalized one-on-one coaching. You’ll walk away from this workshop empowered with strategies needed to feel your best both personally and professionally.
To reserve your spot for the webinar, please register HERE.
For more information or to schedule a complementary clarity call with Rachelle please visit https://www.rohnerwellness.com/services
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
American Red Cross Blood Drive on Germantown Campus
Wednesday, July 31, 2024Seminar & Prof Dev't
FYI Series: Expert Led Lunch&Learn: Financial Fraud
Free for all GGCC members. Forbright Bank will be presenting for us and providing lunch from nearby Chamber member - Roaming Rooster!
Title: Defend, Detect, Prevent: Financial Fraud Lunch & Learn
Dive into the world of financial fraud prevention with our comprehensive lunch and learn session. Explore proactive measures to defend against fraud, learn how to spot suspicious activities, and discover effective strategies to assist in the fight against financial losses.
Presenter: Craig Sinnamon, Fraud Risk Manager
Sponsor/Moderator: Brian Harper, VP Business Relationship Manager
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.
Monday, August 05, 2024Committee Meeting
YPG Committee Meeting
Monday, August 05, 2024
Montgomery County Business Center Innovation Network
This month we have a Lunch and Learn event that will be delivered by the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland. The session will cover "Government Incentives for Businesses in Maryland" where businesses will learn about different grants, programs, and funds available to help them expand. Registration is required, and seating is limited. For this month, we will have the same topic and speaker across the three incubators. You can find a link with details in the attached file. Please feel free to share the information with your contacts.
8/5/2024 - Germantown Innovation Center (GIC) 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch and learn: Government Incentives for businesses in Maryland by the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland Alicia Chavez and Richard Cisneros
8/13/2024 - Rockville Innovation Center (RIC) 12:30pm- 1:30pm Lunch and learn: Government Incentives for businesses in Maryland by the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland Alicia Chavez and Richard Cisneros
8/29/2024 - Silver Spring Innovation Center (SSIC) 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch and learn: Government Incentives for businesses in Maryland by the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland Alicia Chavez and Richard Cisneros
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Alicia Chavez at alicia.chavez@montgomerycountymd.gov or Richard Cisneros at richard.cisneros@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Germantown's National Night Out 2024
Thursday, August 08, 2024Committee Meeting
Monthly Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 08, 2024Networking Event
Joint Networking After5 4ACause: Best Western Premier
Join us for a joint networking happy hour with several great business networking organizations: Connect Network, GGCC, and FNG, and help support the local philanthropic efforts of our business community!
Expand your network of business friends and referrals. Bring your business cards! Your $10 donation includes a drink ticket and appetizers sponsored by Best Western Premier! Cash bar for additional purchase.
All proceeds from this event will equally benefit the GGCC Community Foundation's Shop with a Cop fundraising efforts and the Foundation's general fund.
Please register at this link.
This event is going to be popular! Sponsorships for this event are available if you would like additional exposure for your business! For $150, you can have your logo here and address the crowd about your business at the event!
Thank you to these sponsors:
About the GGCC Community Foundation: The GGCC Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization organized in Maryland. Founded in April 2023 as an independent entity by the Board of Directors of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, the GGCC Community Foundation seeks to “Support community engagement work relevant to the Montgomery County Upcounty small business community, with an emphasis in professional development, workforce development, and community involvement.” As part of the Chamber's Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast, the GGCC Community Foundation has engaged in a fundraising effort for the Shop with a Cop programs led by the Gaithersburg Police Foundation and the MC Police Foundation. All Shop with a Cop donations are tax-deductible and will be passed to those entities.
Joint Networking Groups 4ACause Attendee: $10 Donation for each attendee benefits local nonprofit organizations. Advance registration is required for all attendees.