Chamber Events

“You’re invited! On Tuesday, October 22^nd, Councilmembers Balcombe, Katz, and Luedtke will be presenting the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce with a proclamation celebrating its 75^th anniversary. The proclamation presentation will be held at 9:15AM at the Council Office Building, in the third floor Council chamber. We would love to have you join us for this celebration! The councilmembers will also be hosting the GGCC’s networking breakfast at the Council Office Building at 7:30AM on October 22^nd before the proclamation presentation. If you will be attending, please RSVP so that we can collect a headcount for food.

The Council Office Building is located at 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. The building’s public parking garage can be accessed off of East Jefferson Street; parking is free for the first four hours. Please note that you will be ticketed if you park in the jury lot. If you are unable to find parking in the Council’s garage, there are a number of public parking garages and street parking available in Rockville Town Center. There are two public entrances to the Council Office Building on the 1^st and 2^nd floors. To enter the building, you will have to go through security and then take the elevator up to the 3^rd floor for the proclamation presentation, or the 6^th floor for the networking breakfast. The security teams on the 1^st and 2^nd floors can help guide you to your destination. If you have any questions that morning, you can reach out to Councilmember Balcombe’s staff at wafa.jawad@montgomerycountymd.gov.

We look forward to seeing you at the Council Office Building on October 22^nd!”

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

TOPIC: NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING

SPEAKER: SCOTT RODGVILLE, DIRECTOR GORFINE, SCHILLER & GARDYN 

Avoid confusion and learn to provide a picture of the finances that users can truly understand. We’ll go through practical guidance and provide insights on what makes accounting for nonprofits different. 

• Nonprofit organizations are allowed to have profits? 

• Tax Reporting: Form 990 

• Restricted Contributions 

• Financial Statement Basics Budgets and seeing the big picture 

Scott Rodgville has been with Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn for over 20 years and has 25 years of experience in public accounting. He serves as one of the leaders of the firm’s Accounting and Auditing Practice group and is a team leader of the firm’s not-for-profit and employee benefit plan service areas. Scott’s experience involves financial statement preparation, audit and tax services, specifically in the areas of not-for-profit organizations, real estate, employee benefit plans including 401(k) profit sharing plans, labor unions and various other commercial industries. 

As a CPA, Scott provides valuable support to clients in streamlining and strengthening their internal controls and operating efficiencies. His understanding of the needs of not-for-profit organizations, employee benefit plans and real estate operations, amongst other industries provide an opportunity for him to help clients manage their organizations more effectively.

Cheers to YOU! Cheers to the GGCC!

Join us for a fun evening of GGCC celebration, as we recognize our members for ALL. THE. THINGS. and more!

As we approach the official celebration of the GGCC's 75th anniversary at our Gala in December, this event provides us an opportunity to kick back, relax, and recognize our exceptional members. We will have the farm to ourselves. Enjoy mingling, networking, and appetizers in the taproom and patio. Play lawn games such as cornhole, giant jenga, connect4 outside. First 150 registrants receive their first drink on us! Appetizers served, cash bar available. 

Free to all members to attend.

Thank you to these sponsors (add your logo here with a sponsorship!)

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

In this meeting;  Dan Kaplan from Confident Communicators, LLC  will present Communications Training For Leaders, Managers & Teams. Identifying & Adapting To Your Customers’ & Prospects Communication Styles using the DISC        

It’s common practice to mirror a customer or prospect’s body language, but what if you could take this concept deeper and communicate in the very way they think, act, and see the world? You could quickly build rapport, connect, and influence buyers with more confidence.        

Using over 70 years of behavioral science, the DiSC Sales & Customer Relationship model helps us understand people’s communication preferences, blind spots, and buying tendencies.        In this fun, interactive, engaging workshop, participants will understand their own sales tendencies, how to quickly read people to understand their buying style, and how to better navigate conversations and communicate more effectively for better results. Discover new strategies for stretching beyond their natural preferences to make external relationships more productive and successful, regardless of the customer’s communication style.        

Learning Objectives - By the end of this session, attendees will be able to -        

? Know Their Sales Style: Participants will learn about their own sales and communication style using the DiSC model.        

? Identify Customer Preferences: Attendees will understand how to recognize different customer communication and buying styles.        

? Build Better Connections: Participants will learn how to quickly build rapport and influence customers by matching their communication style.        

? Adapt Your Approach: Attendees will practice adjusting their sales approach to better suit different types of customers.        

? Use Behavioral Science in Sales: Participants will apply basic behavioral science principles to improve their conversations and results with customers. 

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.

Free for all GGCC members.

Understanding Google UA vs GA4 for Marketing (with Ed Samuels from Auxilium)

Understanding Google Universal Analytics (UA) vs Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for Marketing

Overview: Unlock the full potential of your marketing strategies by understanding the transition from Google Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). This course is designed for marketing and business professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve and leverage the advanced features of GA4 for data-driven decision-making. You will understand the key differences between UA and GA4, how to set up and use GA4, and best practices for integrating GA4 into your marketing toolkit.

Please feel free to bring lunch from any of these nearby Chamber member locations!

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 the GGCC's Real Estate & Construction Network Direct Connect Group for their annual Autumn Fest Happy Hour. Suggested donation $20.

Proceeds and silent auction support The Upcounty Hub, an organization dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families. 

Mix, mingle, and learn more about how the chambers can help further your career as a young professional at the joint chamber networking happy hour at The Urban Winery of Silver Spring on Wednesday, October 30, hosted by the GSSCC Young Professionals Network (YPN).

Enjoy complimentary lite bites and happy hour priced drinks. Attendees are encouraged to wear their most festive Halloween attire.

Admission is free for members, $25  for non-members. Advance registration required by COB on Tuesday, October 29.

Participating Chambers include:

• Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
• Olney Chamber of Commerce

Join us in the ribbon-cutting celebration for our chamber member Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls as we celebrate its grand opening!

Join us for a GGCC Biz Networking B49 to network with your fellow chamber members with with Cross Community and Chick-Fil-A !

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

 We are excited to launch our exclusive Health and Wellness Mastermind Group designed for like-minded business owners committed to learning, growing, and driving success together. This is a follow up to our September Health and Wellness “Meet and Greet,” where we discussed key issues such as marketing strategies and work-life integration. This intimate group will focus on exchanging insights, solving problems collaboratively, and holding each other accountable in a confidential and supportive environment.

Bring your lunch and let’s connect to develop relationships and gain fresh perspectives! If you have any questions, please contact Steve Reinhold (steve@phwassociates.com)  or Wendy Iglehart (wiglehart@wendyiglehart.com).