Thursday, January 23, 2020Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting: Tribute at Black Hill
You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Grand Opening of Tribute at Black Hill.
Join the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Members & come support them! Cutting will occur at 5:15 PM. Refreshments & tours will be provided after the cutting.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020Committee Meeting
SOHO
Events Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 19, 2020Committee Meeting
Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
Field Trip!!
TOPIC: The Importance of BioScience in Montgomery County
SPEAKERS: Rich Bendis, President & CEO of BioHealth Innovation and Brad Stewart, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
This is a great opportunity to visit the brand new Biomedical Science and Engineering Building at Universtities at Shady Grove and to learn more about the bioscience industry in Montgomery County.
All Chamber Members Welcome
Universities at Shady Grove
Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Building (BSE)
Room 5115 (BSE Boardroom)
9631 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION - Visitors to campus can park in the Traville Gateway Garage (take a ticket when you enter, pay when you leave) or in surface Lot 2 next to the BSE (pay by parking spot # IN ADVANCE - transportation services will ticket).
Thursday, February 20, 2020Committee Meeting
Membership Committee Meeting
REGISTER NOW!
Friday, February 28, 2020Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting: Couture Bridal of Maryland
You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Grand Opening of Couture Bridal of Maryland's newest location!
Join the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Members & come support them! Cutting will occur at 2:15 PM. Refreshments & tours will be provided after the cutting.
Friday, March 06, 2020Orientation Session
New Member Orientation
Make your membership work for you. Get the most out of our Partnership!
Learn how to maximize your Chamber membership and 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 investment.
All members are welcome, now matter how long ago you joined. Advance registration is requested. Thank you.
Special thanks to the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg for sponsoring this session!
Wednesday, March 11, 2020Committee Meeting
Friday, March 13, 2020Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting: Good People Acupuncture & Wellness
You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Grand Opening of Good People Acupuncture & Wellness!
Join the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Members & come support them! Cutting will occur at 2:15 PM. Refreshments, demos & tours will be provided after the cutting.
Liimited parking in front of the office, plenty of parking in the rear.
Thursday, March 19, 2020Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 08, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
SEMINAR: CARES Act & Beyond Webinar
What the CARES Act Means for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
On Friday, March 27, President Trump passed the highly anticipated CARES Act. While the focus in the news has been on the stimulus checks to individuals and families, and other individual benefits. We've taken the time to pull out the most important benefits for small businesses and nonprofits with 5-500 employees. During this webinar, we'll guide you through the Payroll Protection Program and other notable elements of the CARES Act.
Speakers include:
Brett Friedman, DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors
Brett joined the DeLeon & Stang team in 2006 and is currently the Director of Business Development. He specializes in the tax and financial planning areas for individuals and corporations. His expertise extends to investment management, insurance, employee benefits, estate and retirement planning. Brett is focused on helping his clients reach their retirement goals and achieve the most efficient tax liability. He also provides clients with tax and financial planning advice through his blog titled "My Two Cents". In 2016, Brett was chosen as a Five Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional and was invited to co-host with DeLeon & Stang Partner, Rich Stang, on the Executive Leaders Radio program.
Brad Hoffman, DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors
Brad joined DeLeon & Stang in 2012. As a partner and head of the firm’s Leesburg and Frederick offices, he provides tax and consulting services to a wide variety of clients. Specifically, he specializes in work with trade contractors, government contractors, construction contractors, residential and commercial properties, professional services, business acquisitions and business start-ups. Additionally, he draws upon his extensive training from The Partner Institute to offer executive coaching services to many of his business clients. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting, Brad believes he is an advocate for his clients. He is focused on providing exceptional service by getting to know each person on an individual level and treating their business or situation as if it were his own. The personal relationships he has developed over the years, coupled with his expertise and undeniable compassion for the industry, continue to benefit both the firm and the clients he serves. As a partner and leader at Deleon & Stang, Brad focuses on the person, empowering his team to handle most aspects of client interactions.
Steve Barber, Supporting Strategies
ZOOM
Topic: CARES Act & Beyond WebinarTime: Apr 8, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
ZOOM Information will be sent one day prior to event.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
SEMINAR: MOCO Small Business Grant Program: How To Webinar
The Montgomery County Small Business Grant Program- This "How To" Webinar will help our members determine their eligibility and to complete the application.
This webinar will go over:
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. After your request has been approved, you'll receive instructions for joining the meeting.
NEW TO ZOOM? You will need to download Zoom at least 15-minutes prior to the start of the event. For directions, please visit: https://bit.ly/33O8LE1
Thursday, April 16, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
Friday, April 17, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
The Montgomery County Small Business Grant Program- PHEG-is now accepting applications. The Chamber will be providing "How To" Webinars to help our members determine their eligibility and to complete the application.
Friday, April 24, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
SEMINAR: Your Employees & COVID-19
Join us and learn how to navigate the various employment issues associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Topics:
• Remote work considerations in light of COVID-19
• Leave programs under the new Families First Coronvirus Response Act (FFCRA), including new regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor
• Effective employment-related strategies for planning for a return to the “new normal”
Presenters:
Marc Engel & Michael Neary
Employment Law Attorneys
Lerch, Early & Brewer
Co-sponsored by:
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Please submit questions prior to the Webinar.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
SEMINAR: Preparing 4 PPP Loan Forgiveness
You secured an SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan. Take a minute to breathe; you earned it. Now, are you prepared for loan forgiveness? Are you ready for what is next? Join us for a webinar to discuss these things and more. We'll review and answer questions about:
Advance registration required at ggchamber.org
After your request has been approved, you'll receive instructions for joining the meeting one day prior to the event.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020Committee Meeting
Events Committee Meeeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2020Committee Meeting
Golf Committee Conference Call
Bring your mojo & come help us plan the Annual Business Golf Classic! Each September, nearly 100 decision makers and business professionals enjoy a day away from the office by participating in the GGCC's Annual Business Golf Classic. Teeing off September 11, 2020.
This day of networking and competitive fun is a much anticipated event each year. You don't need to golf to be a part of this fabulous committee. If you enjoy planning special events, helping to secure sponsors, door prizes and becoming involved in the marketing and promotion of the event - then join us.
We hope you will join us in planning this terrific outing and we will see you in September as a sponsor and /or player and be a part of this year’s Business Golf Classic.
All GGCC Members are welcome.
FYI: meetings are via Zoom unless an in-person meeting is necessary.
Interested in joining the committee? Contact Laura @ lrowles@ggchamber.org.