Wednesday, October 23, 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
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 -
This meeting will be held in person at GGCC in the conference room.
Contact Yesyca Morales to register - ymorales@gmail.com
REGISTER NOW!
Friday, October 25, 2024Community Event
A Taste for Murder Productions Presents: CLUE
BlackRock Center for the Arts12901 Town Commons DrGermantown, MD 20874301.528.2260
Saturday, October 26, 2024Community Event
Tuesday, October 29, 2024Seminar & Prof Dev't
New Member Orientation
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.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024Seminar & Prof Dev't
FYI Series Lunch&Learn: Google Analytics Strategies
Free for all GGCC members.
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.
Register
Wednesday, October 30, 2024GGCC Direct Connects
RECN Direct Connect's Autumn Fest Happy Hour
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.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024Networking Event
YPG Joint Networking Event!
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:
The Urban Winery of Silver Spring
2315 Stewart Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Friday, November 01, 2024Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting: Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
Join us in the ribbon-cutting celebration for our chamber member Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls as we celebrate its grand opening!
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
201A Boardwalk Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Monday, November 04, 2024Committee Meeting
YPG Committee Meeting
Monday, November 04, 2024Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting: PowerHouse Studio
Wednesday, November 06, 2024Networking Event
Biz Networking B49: Cross Community and Chick-fil-A
Join us for a GGCC Biz Networking B49 to network with your fellow chamber members with Cross Community and Chick-Fil-A!
If you need accommodations to comfortably access this event, please email info@ggchamber.org.
Be there!
Saturday, November 09, 2024Community Event
Sa-Roc
DJ OSO FRESH after party
Tuesday, November 12, 2024Networking Event
Launch of Health & Wellness Direct Connect!
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).
Wednesday, November 13, 2024GGCC Direct Connects
SOHO Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 13, 2024Committee Meeting
Events Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 13, 2024Networking Event
Biz Networking After 5: Launch Workplaces & Tehrani Law LLC
Sponsored by fellow GGCC members:
Launch Workplaces and Tehrani Law, LLC
Mix, mingle, and network with Chamber members.
GGCC Members and Non-Members are invited to break the ice and expand your professional circle in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Thank you to Launch Workplaces and Tehrani Law, LLC!
If you need accommodations to comfortably access this event, please email llumbreras@ggchamber.org.
9841 Washingtonian Boulevard, Suite 200
Gaithersburg
Thursday, November 14, 2024Committee Meeting
Monthly Executive Committee Meeting
DEI&B Committee Meeting (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belo)
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!
Saturday, November 16, 2024Community Event
BSO presents Native Animals of the Chesapeake - Brass Quarte