Wednesday, June 10, 2020Committee Meeting
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Events Committee Meeting
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020Committee Meeting
Economic Development Committee Meeting
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!
Thursday, June 18, 2020Committee Meeting
Membership Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 18, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
SEMINAR: All the Dirt on Soil
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.
ZOOM
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, June 18, 2020Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting: Cinnaholic
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.
Cinnaholic Downtown Crown230 Crown Park AveGaithersburg
Friday, June 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.
Friday, June 19, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
SEMINAR: Montgomery County Re-Opening Phase II Webinar
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, PLEASE CONTACT LAURA AT LROWLES@GGCHAMBER.ORG. THANK YOU!
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Montgomery County Re-Opening Phase II Resource Webinar
Join the Gaithersburg-Germantown, Bethesda, Montgomery County, Rockville, & Silver Spring Chambers of Commerce and County Officials for a Discussion and Q&A Session
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 for PHASE II.The Montgomery County website will be shared with best practices for industry sectors. 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 Meeting.*
Wednesday, July 01, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
SEMINAR: Microsoft Teams 101 with ComTech Systems, Inc.
We know that transitioning to working remotely can be tough. To help alleviate that pain, we are offering a FREE webinar: Microsoft Teams 101. This webinar will give you tips on how to keep your team connected while we are physically apart. Microsoft Teams is a great resource for keeping productivity levels high and encouraging collaboration during these trying times. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of your technology and resources. During the webinar, we will walk you through all the basics of Microsoft Teams and how you can utilize it in your business. Be sure to bring any questions you have about Microsoft Teams and we'd be happy to assist! Reserve your spot today!
The event will take place via Webinar with advance registration online.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration link will be sent prior to the meeting.
Wednesday, July 08, 2020Committee Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2020Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 15, 2020Committee Meeting
SPEAKER: Maryland Comptroller, Peter Franchot
TOPIC: Status of the State's Budget. How are we doing given the health emergency and the economic crisis we are facing?
This is a great opportunity to talk with Comptroller Franchhot who has always been a great friend of the business community.
Thursday, July 16, 2020Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't
SEMINAR: UNITED IN THE SEARCH OF A COVID-19 VACCINE
In these unprecedented times, the biohealth industry is coming together to achieve one shared goal: to beat COVID-19. And it is happening in our back yard.
As Maryland & Montgomery County gradually lift the confinement measures, it is clear that vaccine represents our best hope of moving out from under the shadow of the coronavirus epidemic.
The Gaithersburg-Germantown, Clarksburg, & Poolesville Chambers of Commerce will host representatives from AstraZeneca to discuss how the pharmaceutical industry is working around the clock, at extraordinary speed to develop a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19. Doug Ryder, president, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital will moderate the discussion.
During the presentation, panelists from AstraZeneca will provide an overview of:
Join us for this relevant & timely topic.
Thursday, July 23, 2020Other Special Event
YPG: Young Professionals at Lunch
Join the young professional group over lunch for casual conversation and good times.
Thank you to our YPG Title Sponsor Evans Legacy Group at RE/MAX Realty Group
Ages 21-40 only please. The event will take place via Zoom with advance registration online.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020Committee Meeting
BNBN: B2B Direct Connect – Open House
New GGCC Direct Connect Forming. Sonja Der and Steve Barber will be starting a new GGCC Business to Business Direct Connect networking group. They will be hosting an Open House on Zoom to discuss their ideas and direction for the new group.
Learn more about Direct Connect at: ggchamber.org/get-engaged/direct-connect/
Friday, July 31, 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, August 12, 2020Committee Meeting
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 10, 2021.
Friday, August 28, 2020Other Special Event
Public Safety Awards: 25th Annual
The GGCC will honor local heroes from Public Safety personnel of the Upcounty for their courageous, life-saving actions at the 25th Annual Public Safety Awards.
We invite you to this time-honored tradition as we recognize the heroic deeds of our local law enforcement and fire-rescue workers at our Annual Public Safety Awards on Friday, August 28 -LIVE- on the Chamber's YouTube (https://bit.ly/2QdoyWF) channel at 8:00 AM. We have partnered with Montgomery Community Media to do a pre-recorded broadcast of the ceremony.
These men and women go above and beyond the call of duty to serve our local community and we want them to know we appreciate them and their hard work.
SPONSORS * THANK YOUTITLEPaul Davis Restoration and Remodeling
MEDIA SPONSORMontgomery Community Media
SHINiNG SiLVERHughes Network Systems
PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD SPONSORSCity of GaithersburgGaithersburg Police FoundationHoly Cross HealthHughes Network SystemsInfinite Bridge, Inc.Johns Hopkins University MCCMontgomery College Germantown CampusRehab 2 PerformRodgers Consulting, Inc.Therrien Waddell, Inc.
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL SPONSORSAsbury Methodist VillageBeltway Merchant ServicesBlackRock Center for the ArtsCartridge on WheelsCrown TrophyDeLeon & Stang, CPA's & AdvisorsDoug RyderiPlanJohns Hopkins University MCCThe Law Office of Raymond T. McKenzie, Esq.Leadership MarylandLerch, Early, Brewer, CharteredM&T BankNew Beginnings PsychRedFin Real EstateRIOSavant Wealth ManagementSeneca Creek Community ChurchShady Grove HospitalSilver DinerWill Schlossenberg
SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS Bargain MoversCrown TrophyQuincy CFO
Advance registration required.