Chamber Events

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:

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

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:

• Eligibility
• Documents Required
• Application Process
• Q&A

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.

This webinar will go over:

• Eligibility
• Documents Required
• Application Process
• Q&A

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. 

Preparing for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness and Beyond

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:

• what items you'll need to know to prepare for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
• what items you'll need to track to prepare for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
• what elements affect the forgiveness amount
• what we can learn from companies who are thriving during the COVID-19 economic downturn
• what is coming next in the recovery from the COVID-19 economic downturn

Speakers:

• Brad Hoffman, CPA, DeLeon & Stang
• John Sheehan CPA, DeLeon & Stang
• Brett A. Friedman, CFP^®, DeLeon & Stang

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.

TOPIC: I-495 - I270 P3 Expansion Project - Status Update

Not everything is at a stand still during the shut-down. The I270 project is continuing to move forward.

SPEAKERS - Rich Parsons, Strategic Communications Advisor, WSP and Shawn Eum, State Highway Administration

Join our Virtual Economic Development Committee Meeting.

ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS WELCOME!

Practical Guidance for Returning to the Office Webinar

Learn critical considerations for a safe & healthy return to the office, and why businesses can't afford to get this wrong.

About the speakers:
Sonja Der – Bridge Performace Coaching
Charles Atwell- Washington Workplace

Mark Meszaros- Digital Industry

Montgomery County  Re-Opening Resources: Chambers of Commerce and County Discussion/Q&A

Join us in a discussion with Jerome Fletcher, Montgomery County's Assistant Chief Operating Officer, and Tina Benjamin, Special Assistant to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, regarding business reopening practices.

The Montgomery County website will be shared with best practices for industry sectors as they begin to reopen their doors. There will also be an opportunity for business leaders to share concerns and ask questions.

*Note: This is a Zoom meeting. You will receive log-in details prior to the Chamber Chat.*

SPEAKER: County Council President Sidney Katz

Council President Katz has been hosting weekly Business Briefings with the community, covering a broad array of topics impacting the business community. He will share his insights on our local economy and share some of the plans going forward towards recovery. Council President Katz has been a long-time friend of the Chamber and the business community. Join in the conversation!

Being home has given us a lot of time for home projects - remodeling, painting, reorganizing, & gardening.

Healthy soil is the basis of healthy plants and a healthy garden. When garden soil is in good shape, there is less need for fertilizers or pesticides. Join us for "All the Dirt on Soil" with J.B. Kline Landscaping. In this class, our Master Gardener will be talking about how to build healthy soil and how to create nutrient-rich compost for your garden.

Additionally, they will be educating everyone on the new pesticide laws in Montgomery County that went into effect over the last year. The new laws effect both residential homes and commercial properties. The laws were passed during the winter when most people weren’t thinking about their lawns or landscape. J.B. Kline has noticed a big gap in the public knowledge of what is entailed with the new laws. They will inform everyone on what the new laws are specifically, what to expect as a result, best practices, and alternative products they can use instead. 

The event will take place via Zoom with advance registration online.

You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Grand Opening of Cinnaholic Gaithersburg!

Join the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Members & come support them! This is a socially distant ribbon cutting. Completely optional to attend. CDC guidelines will be followed. Masks required.

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.