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Monday, November 04, 2024Committee Meeting

YPG Committee Meeting

YPG Committee Meeting
Are you interested in helping to plan the various networking events and activities with our Young Professionals Group (YPG) in the Chamber?

Join the YPG Committee and learn about the different ways you can get involved and help make this chamber a great place to be for our emerging leaders!

When:
Monday, November 4, 2024 10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
Where:
YPG will meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. except when holidays interrupt the calendar.

Meeting held on MS Teams - Registrants will receive the invitation link via email prior to the meeting.
Registration:
Please register below to get a headcount of those attending the committee event.

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Monday, November 04, 2024Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: PowerHouse Studio

Ribbon Cutting: PowerHouse Studio

 

Join us in the ribbon-cutting celebration for our chamber member PowerHouse Studios as we celebrate its grand opening of its new space and location!

When:
Monday, November 4, 2024 2:00 PM thru 03:00 PM
Where:
212 E Diamond AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
Registration:
Please let us know you are coming to give an accurate headcount to the host.

Register

For More Info:
Lucia Lumbreras
301-840-1400
llumbreras@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, November 06, 2024Networking Event

Biz Networking B49: Cross Community and Chick-fil-A

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.     


When:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:30 AM thru 09:00 AM
Where:
705 Progress Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Registration:
For More Info:
Paula Ross
3018401400
pross@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Create a Commute-Friendly Workplace with Better Ways to Work

Create a Commute-Friendly Workplace with Better Ways to Work

Learn about the resources MCDOT Commuter Services offers to assist employers with startup costs for commuter benefits. With the new year approaching and open enrollment underway, you may be looking to refresh your commuter benefits program and provide your employees with more robust benefits options. This webinar will also cover simple steps organizations can take to ensure compliance with county transportation law.

The webinar will also include:

  • Montgomery County Commuter Services' complimentary suite of services to assist with creating or enhancing your commuter benefits program
  • County transportation law requirements for employers in Germantown with 100+ employees and Glenmont and Wheaton with 25+ employees.
  • How to leverage subsidies and tax credit programs to lower your bottom line
  • Ways to create a more positive and productive work environment for your employees
  • Opportunities to earn recognition for your commitment to sustainability through transportation
  • Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your commuter benefits program and provide better ways to work for your employees!

Register now to secure your spot!

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When:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 11:00 AM
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024Committee Meeting

ED&LA Cmte: Adhoc mtg with Montgomery Planning Dept re M83

ED&LA Cmte: Adhoc mtg with Montgomery Planning Dept re M83

 

Sofia Alrich from the Montgomery County Planning Department will join us to discuss the potential removal of M83 from the Transportation Master Plan. Any GGCC member is welcome to attend. Sofia will review the history of the transportation master plan and M83, as well as how the idea to potentially remove M83 from that plan.

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89533844804?pwd=Yk5wcStaeDMxa1JvVjVKYnVibVRzdz09

Meeting ID: 895 3384 4804

Passcode: 947136

 

 

From our GGCC email Action Alert 10/21:

 

Hi GGCC ED&LA Committee, Board Members, and GGCC Clarksburg/Damascus businesses  – 

If you’ve been following transportation in the County, you know that M-83 has been in the master transportation plan for almost 50 years, and it was contained in the Clarksburg master redevelopment plan. The portion of M-83 between Montgomery Village Ave and Ridge Road would significantly reduce congestion on I270. Completion of the roadway would provide direct connection from Snowden Farn Parkway in Clarksburg to Shady Grove Metro and the ICC. 

 

While there has been no movement on M-83 for several years under the current administration, and there has not been funding yet for the road’s development, many people who live Upcounty bought homes and invested in developments that were assured of certain infrastructure, including M-83’s development. M-83 was the basis for the density that was approved and constructed in Danascus, Clarksburg, Germantown, Montgomery Village, and other areas east of I270, and it was reconfirmed in the 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan. The County is now considering REMOVING M-83 from the transportation master plan.  

 

And for those of us who now use the ICC, and can’t imagine it ever not having been there, we know how critical it is to be able to connect communities across our county. 

  • Learn more about M-83 here: Midcounty Highway (M-83) - Montgomery Planning
  • From the Planning Dept website: “A major theme of the testimony received at the 2024 update to the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways (MPOHT) public hearing on September 12, 2024, was to remove the unbuilt sections of Midcounty Highway Extended, including both the northern extension between Montgomery Village Avenue and Ridge Road, as well as the southern extension between MD 200 and Shady Grove Road, from the master plan. On October 3, 2024, the Planning Board directed Planning Staff to modify the scope of work to consider removing Midcounty Highway Extended (including the adjacent unbuilt bikeway) from the master plan and set a second public hearing to hear from residents, which is set for Thursday, November 14, 2024.”
  • Upcoming Public Meetings to provide your feedback:

In order to solicit community input about whether to retain or remove the unbuilt sections of Midcounty Highway Extended from the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways, the Planning Department will also hold two community meetings to receive additional feedback:

  • TODAY Monday, October 21, 2024, a virtual meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. RSVP for October 21.

  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Neelsville Middle School, 11700 Neelsville Church Rd, Germantown, MD from 6 to 8 p.m. RSVP for October 23.

  • A second public hearing will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to consider whether the unbuilt sections of Midcounty Highway Extended should be removed from the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways. Community members are encouraged to sign up to testify live at the public hearing either in-person or online via Microsoft Teams. More info here.

  • The Chamber will be providing written feedback to oppose the removal of M-83 from the transportation master plan.

ACTION NEEDED – please consider providing your own testimony (verbal or written at these meetings, or via email to mcp-chair@mncppc-mc.org – see above).  If there are 1 or 2 chamber members who would like to take point on this effort for GGCC, please let me know. You don’t have to be a member of the GGCC’s Economic Development & Legislative Affairs committee.

 

Many thanks,

Paula

 

 

 

 

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.

  

When:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:00 PM thru 03:00 PM
Registration:
Meeting on zoom.

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Saturday, November 09, 2024Community Event

Sa-Roc

Sa-Roc
A BlackRock Tribute to HipHop featuring the return of the Goddess MC SA-ROC

Sa-Roc is a critically acclaimed hip-hop artist known for her thought-provoking lyrics, commanding stage presence, and intricate rhyme schemes. Emerging from Washington, D.C., she has carved a unique space in the music industry with her powerful messages of empowerment, social justice, and personal growth. Sa-Roc's discography includes notable projects like "The Sharecropper's Daughter," which showcases her lyrical prowess and deep storytelling. Her work transcends music, resonating with audiences worldwide and establishing her as a formidable voice in contemporary hip-hop.

When:
Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:00 PM
Where:
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
301.528.2260 
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Saturday, November 09, 2024Community Event

DJ OSO FRESH after party

DJ OSO FRESH after party
with a special set by SOL MESSIAH

Bobby Alirezai, aka DJ Oso Fresh, has been blessing the decks since 1985. Oso has played every major club in DC from the 90’s and early 2000’s and still wont stop keeping the city’s Hip Hop scene alive and well. While he may be a DC legend, his music travels further than the city walls.

When:
Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 PM
Where:

BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
301.528.2260 
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Monday, November 11, 2024

Veterans, Enjoy a Free Chick-fil-A® Meal on November 11th!

Veterans, Enjoy a Free Chick-fil-A® Meal on November 11th!

This November 11, Veterans are invited to stop by to receive a Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit or Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich on us at Chick-fil-A Germantown Town Center!

To redeem offer, present valid proof of U.S. military service at a participating Metro D.C. Chick-fil-A® restaurant on November 11, 2024. Offer subject to availability. Limit one entree per eligible veteran. Visit a participating restaurant for details.


When:
Monday, November 11, 2024 6:30 AM
Where:
19945 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024Networking Event

Launch of Health & Wellness Direct Connect!

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).


When:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
GGCC
910 Clopper Road, Suite 205N
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Registration:
For More Info:
Lucia Lumbreras
301-840-1400
llumbreras@ggchamber.org

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Join HIP for Tenant Info Sessions

Join HIP for Tenant Info Sessions

You are invited to attend HIP's next Information Session for Tenants at the Upcounty Regional Services Center scheduled for Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm.

 

Here is the Registration link, Nov 12: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tenant-info-session-in-germantown-tuesday-tickets-1058604547699 
 

When:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:

Upcounty Regional Services Center

12900 Middlebrook Road Germantown, MD 20874 

 
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024GGCC Direct Connects

SOHO Committee Meeting

SOHO Committee Meeting
"SOHO" is for GGCC Members who own and operate a "Small Office - Home Office". If you are a Member who works from home or in a very small office, please feel free to join us at the monthly “SOHO” Meeting.

Members - categorized as SOHO businesses - will provide support to one another. This is your business solutions roundtable! An opportunity to reach out to other like-minded SOHO business owners to share, grow, strengthen and expand your resources; all while "increasing the value of your business". Hope to see you there.

When:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:
ZOOM - Advance Registration Requested
Registration:
Register, and please contact Kathryne Carter at kathryne@graceandvirtueevents.com to introduce yourself.

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For More Info:
Angela LaPadula
301.840.1400 x10
alapadula@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, November 13, 2024Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting
Are you interested in helping to plan the various networking events happening with the chamber? Join the Events Committee and learn about the different ways you can get involved and help make this chamber a great place to be for everyone.

When:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
The Events Committee typically meets on the 2nd wednesday of the month at noon on MS TEAMS.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the meeting link prior to the meeting.
Registration:
Register below.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024Networking Event

Biz Networking After 5: Launch Workplaces & Tehrani Law LLC

Biz Networking After 5: Launch Workplaces & Tehrani Law LLC

Sponsored by fellow GGCC members:

Launch Workplaces, Tehrani Law, LLC, and Chick-fil-A

  

 

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.     

 

 

 

  

When:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:

9841 Washingtonian Boulevard, Suite 200

Gaithersburg 

Registration:
GGCC MEMBERS: Included in Membership
NON-MEMBERS: Fee

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Thursday, November 14, 2024Committee Meeting

Monthly Executive Committee Meeting


When:
Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 PM
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Thursday, November 14, 2024Committee Meeting

DEI&B Committee Meeting (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belo)

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!     

 

 

  

When:
Thursday, November 14, 2024 2:30 PM thru 04:00 PM
Where:
GGCC Office
910 Clopper Road, Suite 205N
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Registration:
Please register to get an accurate attendance roster.

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For More Info:
Paula
301-840-1400
pross@ggchamber.org

Thursday, November 14, 2024

HCCMC Virtual Seminar: Be Bankable! Building Business Credit

HCCMC Virtual Seminar: Be Bankable! Building Business Credit

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County - Join us for an educational webinar to learn about building true business credit through completing the necessary four legs to the bankable table!

Become more educated on the fundamentals of business credit, learn how best to grow and develop your business credit profile and score, and how business credit can be leveraged to your advantage.

Register Now! 


When:
Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
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Friday, November 15, 2024Ribbon Cutting

NEW DATE -Ribbon Cutting: Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

NEW DATE -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!


When:
Friday, November 15, 2024 10:30 AM
Where:

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

201A Boardwalk Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Registration:
Please let us know you are coming to give an accurate headcount to the host.

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For More Info:
Lucia Lumbreras
301-840-1400
llumbreras@ggchamber.org

Saturday, November 16, 2024Community Event

BSO presents Native Animals of the Chesapeake - Brass Quarte

BSO presents Native Animals of the Chesapeake - Brass Quarte
For over a century, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been recognized as one of America’s leading orchestras. The orchestra is internationally renowned and locally admired for its performances, recordings, community and educational initiatives including OrchKids.

When:
Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 AM
Where:

BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
301.528.2260 
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Monday, November 18, 2024GGCC Direct Connects

Nonprofit Direct Connect: conversation with Marc Korman

Nonprofit Direct Connect: conversation with Marc Korman

Our monthly Nonprofit Direct Connect meeting will be in person in November at GGCC member BlackRock Center for the Arts, and is shifted to the 3rd Wednesday this month due to the Veterans Day observance. 

Join us for a conversation with Maryland State delegate Marc Korman who will share important information about the state budget and a preview of the upcoming MD legislative session.

Marc was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2014, representing District 16. He is the current chair of the Environment & Transportation Committee and served as the Majority Leader in 2023.  

 

Our Nonprofit Direct Connect group typically meets on the 2nd Monday each month virtually or in person. This Direct Connect group is led by Denise Fredericks, Mercy Health Clinic, and Deborah Zimmer, Universities at Shady Grove. All meetings are open to all Chamber members.  For more information on the GGCC's Direct Connect program, please click here. If you need accommodations to comfortably access this event, please email llumbreras@ggchamber.org. 


When:
Monday, November 18, 2024 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
Registration:
Free to GGCC members to attend.

Register

For More Info:
Lucia Lumbreras
301-840-1400
llumbreras@ggchamber.org

Tuesday, November 19, 2024Seminar & Prof Dev't

AI as a Productivity Tool: Panel Discussion

Empowering Workflows: The Promise and Perils of AI Productivity Tools    

 

The GGCC's Mastermind Direct Connect group invites all chamber members to participate in this event! 

Join us for a panel discussion centered around AI-driven productivity tools, and also some cautionary measures that folks should be aware of.

Confirmed panelists:

  • Cliff Peterson: owner, Integrency (IT/cyber)
  • Philippa Channer: owner, Channer Consulting (marketing)
  • Matt Ruck: Founder & CEO of xop.ai (automation and AI consultancy)
  • awaiting confirmation from other invited panelists 

 

Venue and light breakfast sponsored by:

  

 

Space is limited. Please register only if you know you will attend this event.  Please email llumbreras@ggchamber.org if you need accommodations to comfortably access this event. 

 

Our panelist bios:

  • Matt Ruck is the Founder & CEO of xop.ai, an automation and AI consultancy specializing in cost effective and practical use cases of AI that can benefit every employee’s productivity.   He is a former CEO of designDATA, a leading Managed Services Provider.      
  • Philippa Channer is a dedicated marketing strategist with close to 20 years of experience in communications and a passion for empowering small business owners. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs take control of their marketing by equipping them with the confidence, clarity, and tools needed to develop their own impactful marketing strategies.
  •  
  • Cliff Peterson: owner, Founder & CEO, Integrency

 

 


When:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:30 AM thru 09:00 AM
Where:
Homewood Suites - Gaithersburg
805 Russell Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Registration:
Free to GGCC members. This is a members-only event.

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