Chamber Events

WorkSource Montgomery, in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College, is gearing up to host a Worlds of Work (WoW) event March 17, 18 and 20, 2025, at the MO Rockville campus. This innovative career exploration experience will welcome approximately 3,000 MCPS middle school students, providing them with hands-on exposure to diverse career paths and industries as part of the innovative MoCo CAP initiative.

By establishing a presence at WoW, you can showcase your industry, network with other employers, get your business in front of over 200,000 Montgomery County parents and connect with or visit https://wowemployerhub.eventpedia.us potential future employees early on in their career journeys. Questions before registering? Email us at wow@worksourcemontgomery.com!

Business Networking B49 - with a twist! Make sure you join us to check out the new, innovative Propel Labs space in Germantown - in the heart of Maryland's top Life Science corridor - DNA alley!

 

Propel Labs is Minkoff’s incubator 2.0 program for life science companies on the cusp of growth. Whether you need a home to service a grant, prove a concept, or advance technology—we’re here to help you Propel forward.

 

 

Thank you to Minkoff Development for hosting us and providing coffee and a light breakfast. Thank you to MCEDC for partnering on this event as well!

 

 

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

 

  

Mark the calendar for March 18th! ???? Customer Appreciation Night is around the corner! This is a night dedicated to our amazing community! Stop by for exclusive deals, sweet treats, and unforgettable fun. Let’s celebrate together! ??

TOPIC: Montgomery County Grants Program

SPEAKER: RAFAEL MURPHY,

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT

Director Murphy will give insight to grants available today, upcoming grants, steps to prepare for grants and how the grants will be reviewed and approved, as the process has changed for 2025. 

The Office of Grants Management was established by the County Council through Bill 36-19 in July of 2021. This Office will provide the County with a localized hub regarding all grant related issues in Montgomery County government. OGM is the principal point of contact regarding all grants that the county receives or awards, in addition to providing instruction regarding grants management, developing policies and procedures related to grants management, and performing outreach to educate the public regarding county grants.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 - 11:30 to 1 PM 

 

During this event, hear first-hand, how a man, with no formal business training whatsoever, went from driving cabs and waiting tables to achieving global product sales exceeding $6 billion, and starring on ABC’s hit reality business show, Shark Tank.

Daymond will share what he believes are the keys to success including how to learn to establish the right mindset and following a few fundamental principles Daymond calls his "S.H.A.R.K Points”.
This industry leader, best-selling author, and ground breaking entrepreneurial expert will share his unique goal setting and achieving strategies, which will empower audience members to make positive changes in every aspect of their lives.

Join PNC for this special event featuring "The People's Shark" Daymond John, where he will reveal how you too can live the American Dream.

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.

 

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

*This meeting is exclusively for GGCC Members 

 

Join us for networking and snacks at the beautiful Clarks Lodge Bar & Grill!

Appetizers served compliments of Clarks Lodge! Cash Bar.

We'll be on the bar side of the restaurant and ready to welcome you to enjoy Clarks Lodge's hospitality!

Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball player or this will be your first time, this game night will be a great opportunity to learn, play, and network in a fun and relaxed setting.  
Come dressed to play or bring a change of clothes and your sneakers.

Open to all chamber members and partnering Chamber in the joint YPG groups! Free to GGCC members, nominal fee to others. Hospitality sponsorships available.

Parking: You’ll see a sign for Pickleball, just to the right of the swimming pool. There’s a big lot there that is marked. Park there and then walk past the first bubble, which is bubble A, you will then head to bubble B, which is the second bubbl. 

Restrooms: There is a restroom in the office near the parking lot and some Porta Potties outside of the bubble.

Save the date and share this with a Young Professional at your company.....

GGCC ED&LA Committee Members – we are moving March’s meeting to March 31, 2025, from 8-10 am. It will be a virtual session with MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor. Dr. Taylor will give a presentation on the challenges in MCPS’s budget and operations, and take questions. In this County budget season, it is important for our committee to have all of the information possible regarding the needs facing MCPS, the largest piece of the County’s budget. Please join us online. 

 

 

The Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee will explore various topics. The monthly meeting (typically 3rd Wednesday, 8:30am) will be virtual with a speaker unless we note an in-person opportunity to be in the community.  

 

 

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.

  

This is an annual GGCC community engagement series -developed to build community and bridge gaps between our community and those that protect us. 

This is a chance to grab a cup of coffee and join in the conversation with officers from the City of Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, and nearby jurisdictions. So make sure to bring your ideas, comments, and questions! All are welcome! Coffee is on us!

A special thank you to GGCC member ServPro of Gaithersburg/Germantown for sponsoring this important community series, along with Topgolf for hosting us! 

 

 

(Coffee is included of course for everyone! Golf will be available for purchase beginning at 9am should anyone want to play.) 

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

  

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.

Professional Development In Person Workshop
From Intention To Impact: Closing The Gap Between Your Goals And Success
Rachelle Rohner, Rohner Wellness Consulting

Do you leave important documents laying around? Perhaps you have a closet or basement full of boxes of old financial statements, tax documents, bills, and tax or medical records, If so, gather your boxes and shred them securely at our upcoming Community Shred Day.

Bring up to 3 boxes of documents to shred for free. Help animals in need! Nymeo will be collecting donations for the Montgomery County Humane Society. Please visit mchumane.org/wish-list for suggested donations. Monetary donations, (cash, or check made out to MCHS), will also be accepted at the event.