Chamber Events

A free event for middle school and high school students. SSL hours available.

Featuring local food vendors, community resources, student performances, outdoor fun, and good vibes!  

Hosted by Montgomery County Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe, in partnership with BlackRock Center for the Arts, MCPS, and GGCC - all in Germantown Town Center!

Sponsorships are available and tax-deductible donations are accepted through the GGCC Community Foundation - thank you to our business community for helping to make this an amazing event for our local students in Germantown and the Upcounty!

• Sponsorships: click here. In-kind snack and beverage donations are also being accepted - contact us!
• To get more information about obtaining SSL hours for this event, visit the MCPS rep at the event.

Please contact councilmember.balcombe@montgomerycountymd.gov for more information!  

34th Annual Business Golf Classic!

Join us at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Annual Business Golf Classic - not to be missed! Incredible prizes, golf contests, delicious breakfast and lunch buffets, and drinks await you on this unique golf experience.  A portion of the proceeds from contests and raffles at the Business Golf Classic supports the GGCC’s scholarship programs at Montgomery College.

The 2024 GGCC Business Golf Classic is a scramble format, and will be held on October 1, 2024 at Worthington Manor Golf Club.

Click here for Sponsorship opportunities! We are sold out at 120 golfers! See link below for limited remaining sponsorship opportunities or networking-only tickets!  

Schedule of Events:  

• 8:00am: Registration & networking, Hearty Traditional breakfast buffet, Mimosa/Bloody Mary Bar
• 9:00am: Putt-a-Rama Contest, then assemble at carts
• 9:30am: Shotgun Start, Scramble format
• Assume 5-6 hours on course: The fun includes Beat the Pro, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole in One, Heckle Hole, Putting contest, Open Beverage/snack carts on the course all day! Want to bring your own business's brand of fun to the tournament? Give us your ideas! 
• ~3:00pm or as golfers finish: Putt-off finals as golfers finish
• ~3:00pm or as golfers finish the course: Lunch includes a delicious BBQ Buffet and bar beverage at the clubhouse
• ~3:30pm Awards Ceremony & Networking: as soon as everyone is enjoying the BBQ lunch and a beverage, we'll give awards in the cluhouse, and we'll announce the 50/50 winner and post the 50/50 2nd chance winners!

All Golfer Registrations include:

• cart, cart signs & scorecards, complete bag handling services, printed rules of play, tournament scoring.  
• hearty breakfast with a mimosa/bloody mary bar before the shotgun start    
• snacks in your cart     
• open beverage/snack carts on the course with beer, seltzer, and nonalcoholic options
• delicious BBQ buffet lunch and bar beverage at awards ceremony    
• wonderful take-home gifts    
• opportunities for prizes    
• great networking!

Additional contest opportunities, mulligans, and other fun items will be available for purchase after registration and on the course.

Upcounty business leaders and GGCC members look forward to this event all year, this year more than ever. This year expect a new and fun experience that’s truly “above par!" Round up your colleagues, invite your clients, or come on your own and we’ll team you up. 

Awards:  

• Team Awards (1, 2, 3) – team trophy, top foursome also gets free round of golf for each player  
• Long Drive (men, women)  
• Closest to the Pin (two holes)  
• Putting Contest
• Keep Your Day Job    

Purchase on the Course:   

• Putt-A-Rama – $10 (winner gets 20 tickets to the 50/50 raffle)
• Beat the Pro – $20+ per group. Proceeds benefit the GGCC’s MC Scholarship Fund and the GGCC Community Foundation.
• Mulligans for the foursome – 2 for $20 or 5 for $40. Proceeds benefit the GGCC’s MC Scholarship Fund through the GGCC Community Foundation.
• Heckle Hole - if you value silence during your backswing, please make a donation!
• Swing-n-Sip - $20. Putt for a fine beverage bottle! You hit it, you take it! Proceeds benefit the GGCC’s MC Scholarship Fund and the GGCC Community Foundation. 
• Raffles: 50/50 Raffle, Guess the Golf Balls, Golf Ball Jenga – $5ea or 5 for $20. Proceeds benefit various GGCC programs; 2nd chance winners get chances for other donated raffle prizes including free rounds of golf
• More!

About Worthington Manor: The 19th century clubhouse, picturesque country setting, rolling valleys, scenic wetlands, superb conditioned bentgrass tees, fairways and greens along with 10-minute tee time intervals are just the beginning. This Ault-Clark signature course is notably one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier daily-fee golf clubs. A frequent U.S. Open Qualifying site with numerous accolades ranging from “Best Courses You Can Play” Golfweek to “Middle Atlantic’s 50 Best Courses” GolfStyles. From the time you are welcomed at the bag drop, you’ll enjoy the first-class practice facilities and prestigious championship golf course.

Click here for Sponsorship opportunities! We are sold out at 120 golfers! See link below for limited remaining sponsorship opportunities or networking-only tickets!  

Registration will be held through the GGCC Community Foundation: 

• Major Sponsorships: Register and reserve your sponsorship here. 
• Hole/Course/Contest Sponsorships: Register and reserve your sponsorship here. 
• Golfer/Foursome Registration: Register here.
• Register for Networking Breakfast or Lunch only (no golf): Register here.

Special Thanks to Our Title Sponsor:

And thank you to these major sponsors: 

Thank you to these Contest and Range sponsors:

Fitzgerald Auto (Hole in One - car prize!)

Beltway Merchant Services (Hole in One - cash prize!)

Pay it Forward Processing (Heckle Hole)

Cruise Planners - Beth Borrego & Rod Rodriguez (Long Drive Women)

Solar Energy Services, Inc. (Closest to the Pin, men & women) 

Custom Ink (Swing n Sip) 

Montgomery College (Putt a Rama, Beat the Pro)

dexian/DISYS (Long Drive Men) 

Custom Ink (Swing n Sip) 

Thank you to these Hole sponsors: 

Montgomery College

Rio Lakefront 

SHS Payroll Services

Homespire Mortgage - Kempes Group 

Proudly

Launch Physical Therapy & Fitness Coaching 

Paycor - Ramesh Sunderasan 

Edward Jones

Radiant Mami 

ENNIS Legacy Partners

CIS Group 

Thank you to these Giveaway and Prize Sponsors:  

The Branded Company

Leonardo DRS 

ServPro - Gaithersburg/Germantown 

Randy Scritchfield & Associates

Custom Ink 

Bargain Movers 

Fogo de Chou

Capital Bank (Chambers & West)

Click here for Swing n Sip Donors!  

Save the Date for the Germantown Oktoberfest | Celebrating our Unique and Vibrant Community

October 5^th from 11 am to 5 pm 

Celebrate our history and celebrate the wonderful diversity of our community with us!

**GGCC Brings Back the Long-Loved Germantown on October 5, 2024 from 11 am - 5 pm | Celebrating Our Unique and Vibrant Community**

Germantown, MD, the third most populous community in Maryland, and one of the most diverse in the country, is all set to share the spirit of Oktoberfest in a grand celebration that promises something for everyone! This year, the Germantown Oktoberfest will not only reflect the traditional elements of Oktoberfest, but will be an ode to the diverse community it serves in a free celebration perfect for the whole family! Montgomery County Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe says, “The Germantown Oktoberfest was our signature event for many, many years. I am thrilled it is coming back to Germantown.” The event is centered in Germantown Town Center along Century Blvd. Event partner BlackRock Center for the Arts will host the hub of activities on its grand lawn and surrounding streets.

• Community parade
• The MoCo Show Biergarten
• iHeart Radio Oktoberfest Stage with live music and DJ entertainment
• DC 101 pop-up with games featuring the Commanders’ Major Tuddy and Commanders’ Cheerleaders
• the Lil’ Pumpkins Activities for children - a pumpkin patch, Spooky Dance Party, and Costume parades - with BlackRock Center for the Arts
• BSO Music Box Series Performances inside BlackRock Center for the Arts
• Children's carnival by Great Kids Events and activities sponsored by TopGolf
• GGCC Business Expo
• Painting Pop Up with We Art Fun sponsored by the Fairchild Apartments
• Food trucks, food and drink specials from local restaurants
• After-party deals to keep the fun alive after the event ends at 5 pm.

Come Celebrate!

Mark your calendars for this unforgettable celebration of community, culture, and compassion at the Germantown Oktoberfest.

Attendance is free for all! Guests are encouraged to RSVP for a chance to win one of three prize packs valued at over $200 here: Germantown Oktoberfest Tickets, Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

To apply to walk in the parade (free of charge) click here: Germantown Town Center: Germantown Oktoberfest 2024 (signupgenius.com)

To sponsor the event, learn more here: Gaithersburg, MD Chamber Events (ggchamber.org)or email zdavis@ggchamber.org

To exhibit in the business expo, click here: Gaithersburg, MD Chamber Events (ggchamber.org)

Click below to register for Business Expo spaces or Sponsorships!  Danke!

Special discounts available for GGCC members. Click through into your member portal for more information. 

Prost!

Join us in the ribbon-cutting celebration for our chamber member Mathnasium as we celebrate its grand opening!

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: open

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

Please join us for lunch at:

Laperaux- an unpretentious, welcoming spot where families, couples and busy individuals enjoy enticing dishes prepared in our open kitchen and served with professionalism and courtesy. A premium independent coffee cafe & farm-to-table restaurant. You are going to have a fabulous lunch!  

Bring your elevator speech, your business cards, and a desire to make the most out of our time together. Please share this event with your connections, clients, prospects, associates and friends.

Join us for lunch, advance registration is required.

Cost: $25 Members / $45 Non-Members.

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