Chamber Events

The Health & Wellness Direct Connect is designed for like-minded business owners committed to learning, growing, and driving success together. 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 join us to develop relationships and gain fresh perspectives! If you have any questions, please contact Steve Reinhold at steve@phwassociates.com or Wendy Iglehart at wiglehart@wendyiglehart.com.

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.

Bobby Alirezai aka DJ Oso Fresh has been blessing the decks both far and wide 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.

Oso was THE mixtape pioneer, repping the DMV with units sold all over the country at indie music shops and Tower Records in every major city in the US. While he may be a DC legend, his music travels further than the city walls.

His 3 decades of rockin’ parties have given him the opportunity to open up and spin with the likes of KRS-One, Phife of ATCQ, Jungle Brothers, Clipse, Sadat X, Vast Aire, ED O.G., Organized Konfusion, Company Flow, Slick Rick, Ghostface & Raekwon from Wu Tang, Mark Farina, Francois K, King Britt, Marques Wyatt, and many many more.

Travel back in time to the Mesozoic Era and experience the “Age of Dinosaurs” with the BSO woodwinds and host Maria Broom! We will sing, dance, and celebrate these not-so-terrible lizards together.

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

BlackRock’s annual Say it Loud Play it Loud MLK event will be held the weekend of January 17th 2025. This year’s event kicks off Friday night with an 8pm concert featuring renowned Hip Hop Artist SA-ROC live in the mainstage followed by an after party celebrating Hip Hop Culture with DJ OSO FRESH at 10pm. (ticket purchase required).

BlackRock then opens its doors at 12PM Saturday January 18 for a day filled with Commemoration & Celebration featuring “pay what you can” films by Spike Lee and others and a free screening of Leslie Shampaine’s award winning documentary ” Call Me Dancer”. The day long event will also feature gallery installations by Revecca Marimutu and Dunnie Onasanya, talk-backs, spoken word, workshops, a vinyl record fair and DJ’s throughout the building.

This spectacular event culminates with a blazing concert by Mohini Dey (fresh off tour with Willow Smith) in the BlackBox (ticket purchase required).

If you search Indian Bassist on Google, whose name is first in the list: Mohini Dey.

When Mohini first entered the music scene at 9 yrs old, her goal was to play with as many artists of as many genres as possible. One look at her resume will prove how she has accomplished her original goal and then some. All these years, she always prioritized other people’s work but kept writing her own music on the side. After a point, she realized that her heart lies in music direction, production and composition. She wanted to express her love and herstory through her music by creating ground-breaking and bass-forward original music that represents her. She has done exactly that with her debut release, “Mohini Dey.” In this musical masterpiece, Mohini has united many of the top artists in the global music industry to create a fusion of sounds never heard before.

Our mission is to encourage, empower, and enrich veteran small businesses through events, networking meetings, community involvement, and chamber activities.

Purpose: To identify, connect, and help grow veteran-owned small businesses through the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce.

Meeting dates:  Every second and fourth Thursday monthly.

If you have any questions, please contact Ron David at edavid@icefdt.com

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.

Sponsorship opportunities are available - come out and meet all of our new members!  

Join us for a joint networking happy hour with several great business networking organizations: Connect Network, GGCC, the High Energy Lunch Bunch, Networking Partners, PNA, BNI Central MD, and others and help support the local philanthropic efforts of our business community!

Expand your network of business friends and referrals. Bring your business cards! Your $15 donation includes a drink ticket and delicious appetizers sponsored by Bowlero! Two open lanes will also be available if you would like to bowl! Additional food/beverage and additional bowling is available for purchase. 

All proceeds from this event will equally benefit Comfort Cases and the GGCC Community Foundation. A special thanks to lead sponsor Supporting Strategies!

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 $200, you can have your logo here and address the crowd about your business at the event! 

Thank you to these organizers/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.

Join us for a GGCC Biz Networking B49 to network with your fellow chamber members with Le Macaron!

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

Free for all GGCC members.

AI in Content, Marketing, and Business: Comprehensive Integration (with Ed Samuels from Auxilium)

Overview: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various facets of business, from content creation and marketing to overall business strategy and operations. This comprehensive course, "AI in Content, Marketing, and Business: Comprehensive Integration," is designed for professionals seeking to leverage AI across multiple business domains. Learn how to integrate AI to enhance content production, drive marketing success, and streamline business operations for improved efficiency and growth.

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.

The Idea 2 Action Business Accelerator is a two-day online event designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs who are ready to gain clarity, prioritize goals, and create a roadmap for success.

Through two interactive workshops, you’ll learn how to:

• Break through mental barriers and align your vision with your actions.
• Use the Idea Surgery process to untangle ideas and map out strategies.
• Manage your time and energy effectively to avoid burnout.

Whether you’re launching a new venture, scaling your business, or creating innovative solutions, this accelerator provides practical tools to help you move forward confidently.

Join us on January 31 (12-1 PM ET) and February 1 (12-2 PM ET) for a powerful, results-driven experience.

We’re celebrating Black History Month with a Biz Networking before 9! Let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible Black-owned businesses in our chamber and kick off the pre-celebration for the #LoveLocal After 5 in Rio event. 

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