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Wednesday, October 14, 2020Committee Meeting

SOHO

SOHO

"SOHO" is for GGCC Members who own and operate a "Small Office - Home Office". If you are a Member who works from home or in a very small office, please feel free to join us at the monthly “SOHO” Meeting.

 

Members - categorized as SOHO businesses - will provide support to one another. This is your business solutions roundtable! An opportunity to reach out to other like-minded SOHO business owners to share, grow, strengthen and expand your resources; all while "increasing the value of your business". Hope to see you there. 

 

TOPIC: Staying Healthy in a Covid-19 World with Josh Funk of Rehab 2 Perform


When:
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:
ZOOM - Advance Registration Requested
Registration:
To register, please contact Stephen McDow at smcdow@ggchamber.org
For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting
ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS WELCOME

When:
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
ZOOM - ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration:

Thursday, October 15, 2020Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:00 AM
Where:
ON ZOOM
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Contact Angela LaPadula to register - alapadula@ggchamber.org
Registration:
For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, October 21, 2020Committee Meeting

Upcounty Business Briefing - 15th Annual

Upcounty Business Briefing - 15th Annual

The Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing (UCBBB) gives Chamber members and Upcounty Business Leaders an opportunity to discuss legislative issues with their elected officials.


State Senators Nancy King, Brian Feldman & Cheryl Kagan  | County Executive Marc Elrich

 


When:
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:30 AM thru 09:45 AM
Where:
Virtual meeting utilizing Zoom

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. TO REGISTER OR TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK, CONTACT LAURA AT LROWLES@GGCHAMBER.ORG .
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Thursday, October 22, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't

What Nonprofits Need to Know About Form 990

What Nonprofits Need to Know About Form 990
Join the GGCC and Nonprofit Village to learn about the filing requirements of the IRS Form 990. You'll get insights into how tax law changes have affected non-profits, how new accounting standards have impacted the IRS Form 990 and some helpful tips and tricks. This event is being presented by Eva Webb CPA, Principal, LSWG.

- Tax law changes affecting non-profits
- Impact of the new accounting standards on the IRS Form 990
- 990 helpful tips and tricks
- Q&A session

When:
Thursday, October 22, 2020 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AM
Where:
ZOOM

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. After your request has been approved, you'll receive instructions for joining the meeting.
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Friday, October 23, 2020Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Roosters Men's Grooming Center

Ribbon Cutting: Roosters Men's Grooming Center

You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Grand Opening of Roosters Men's Grooming Center in the RIO!

 

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.


When:
Friday, October 23, 2020 11:30 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:

Roosters Men's Grooming Center
20-C Grand Corner Avenue
Gaithersburg 

Registration:
Free and open to the public. Advanced registration is appreciated.
For More Info:
Laura Rowles
301-840-1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Saturday, October 31, 2020Other Special Event

Festival of Pumpkins

Festival of Pumpkins

See awesome pumpkin designs on display!

 

This is a great opportunity to get out of the house on Halloween Night in a SAFE environment!

 

The event includes:

Walk-thru on our lawn to view all the pumpkins on display and lit up!

Opportunity to wear your favorite costume!

Safe Trick or Treating!


When:
Saturday, October 31, 2020 6:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
BlackRock Center for the Arts
On the Front Lawn
12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020Committee Meeting

SOHO

SOHO
"SOHO" is for GGCC Members who own and operate a "Small Office - Home Office". If you are a Member who works from home or in a very small office, please feel free to join us at the monthly “SOHO” Meeting.

Members - categorized as SOHO businesses - will provide support to one another. This is your business solutions roundtable! An opportunity to reach out to other like-minded SOHO business owners to share, grow, strengthen and expand your resources; all while "increasing the value of your business". Hope to see you there.

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:
ZOOM - Advance Registration Requested
Registration:
To register, please contact Stephen McDow at smcdow@ggchamber.org
For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting
ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS WELCOME

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
ZOOM - ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration:

Friday, November 13, 2020Orientation Session

New Member Orientation

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.  


When:
Friday, November 13, 2020 8:30 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:
ZOOM - Advance Registration Required
Registration:
 
For More Info:
Chelsea Selby
301.840.1400
cselby@ggchamber.org
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Thursday, November 19, 2020Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:00 AM
Where:
ON ZOOM
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Contact Angela LaPadula to register - alapadula@ggchamber.org
Registration:
For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org

Friday, November 20, 2020Seminar & Prof Dev't

Using Montgomery County Data to Build Your Business

Using Montgomery County Data to Build Your Business
Many small business owners know that there are opportunities to do business with Montgomery County Government, but did you know that Montgomery County Government provides a treasure trove of information that can help you identify potential customers and clients, opportunities for subcontracting with larger businesses, and more information that you can use to build your business?

Join us and Judy Stephenson, MoCo’s Small Business Navigator, for a virtual walk through of Data Montgomery and more as she unlocks the wealth of information that is yours for the taking.  The event will be hosted via Zoom and the last 30 minutes will be set aside to virtual networking in breakout rooms for those interested.

Co-hosted jointly by:
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
Rockville Chamber of Commerce

When:
Friday, November 20, 2020 10:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
This event will be facilitated via Zoom. Registered attendees will receive login information by 9 a.m. on the day of the event. A recording of the webinar will be shared on the Chamber's YouTube page following the event.
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Thursday, December 03, 2020Other Special Event

Celebration Dinner

Celebration Dinner

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce's Annual Celebration Awards will take place Thursday, December 3, 2020, with a digital twist from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

 

Gather with business associates, family and friends, and join us for our annual celebration of Chamber membership. This year’s virtual event will introduce our new Board of Directors and recognize members who have made a significant impact to our business community throughout the year.

 

Featuring:
Small Business of the Year
Young Professional of the Year
A Year in Review
Passing the Gavel
A Look Ahead

 

New this year - Dress Your Best from the Waist Up! Take it up a notch and put on your best red-carpet attire - from the waist up. It doesn’t matter what color those sweatpants are, have fun with it. We will also have a special GGCC Quarantini recipe so you can join us in a toast to the end of 2020!

 

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

TITLE
City of Gaithersburg

GOLD
Hughes Network Systems, LLC
Montgomery College

SILVER
Holy Cross Health
Lerch, Early, & Brewer, Chartered
Rodgers Consulting, Inc.
Savant Wealth Management
Therrien Waddell, Inc.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE THE YEAR
M&T Bank 

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 

FRIEND
BlackRock Center for the Arts
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy
New Beginnings Psych 
RIO - Peterson Companies 


When:
Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:30 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:
Virtual meeting utilizing Zoom - details to be emailed to you before event.  However, you must register to get the Zoom link.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021Committee Meeting

SOHO

SOHO

TOPIC: Roundtable - Year in Review

 

"SOHO" is for GGCC Members who own and operate a "Small Office - Home Office". If you are a Member who works from home or in a very small office, please feel free to join us at the monthly “SOHO” Meeting. 

 

Members - categorized as SOHO businesses - will provide support to one another. This is your business solutions roundtable! An opportunity to reach out to other like-minded SOHO business owners to share, grow, strengthen and expand your resources; all while "increasing the value of your business". Hope to see you there.


When:
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:
ZOOM - Advance Registration Requested
Registration:
To register, please contact Stephen McDow at smcdow@ggchamber.org
For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting
ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS WELCOME

When:
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
ZOOM - ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration:

Wednesday, January 20, 2021Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Meeting

TOPIC: The Next Steps for Montgomery County Economic Development - How do we our economy forward and capitalize on our assets.

 

SPEAKERS: Dusty Rood, Rodgers Consulting and Chair of the Montgomery County Business Roundtable; Robbie Brewer, Lerch, Early & Brewer and Chair of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Doug Firstenberg, Stonebridge  and Chair of the Montgomery County Economic Advisory Group

 

As a follow-up from 2nd Annual Montgomery County Economic Forum in November, we are hosting this an important discussion on how Montgomery County's economy will move forward in the next decade. We have many great assets in the County and we need to ensure that we harness that potential to grow our economy. Join us to share your thoughts, ideas and questions.  


When:
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 8:30 AM thru 09:30 AM
Where:

REGISTRATION CLOSED - CONTACT MARILYN AT MBALCOMBE@GGCHAMBER.ORG FOR ZOOM LINK 

 

ON ZOOM ADVANCE

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to 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

any questions contact mbalcombe@ggchamber.org

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Thursday, January 21, 2021Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:
ZOOM
Registration:
For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org

Friday, January 22, 2021Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Amazing Lash Studio

Ribbon Cutting: Amazing Lash Studio

You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Grand Opening of Amazing Lash Studio in the RIO!

 

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.


When:
Friday, January 22, 2021 11:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:

Amazing Lash Studio
20-D Grand Corner Ave
Gaithersburg 

Registration:
Free and open to the public. Advanced registration is appreciated.

REGISTER NOW!

For More Info:
Laura Rowles
301-840-1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org

Friday, January 29, 2021Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Goldfish Swim School

Ribbon Cutting: Goldfish Swim School

You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Grand Opening of Goldfish Swim School!

 

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.


When:
Friday, January 29, 2021 11:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:

Goldfish Swim School
801 Center Point Way
Gaithersburg 

Registration:
Free and open to the public. Advanced registration is appreciated.

REGISTER NOW!

For More Info:
Laura Rowles
301-840-1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org

Thursday, February 04, 2021Committee Meeting

Chamber Energy Purchasing Co-op Program Webinar

Chamber Energy Purchasing Co-op Program Webinar

CQI Associates is providing informational Zoom webinars to discuss the Energy Co-op and how it compares to other options in the market. If you have been bombarded with emails, snail mail, phone calls or door knocks from individuals seeking to switch you to another energy supplier, this webinar is for you. If you are seeking ways to reduce your operational expenses, this webinar is for you. If you are confused or have questions preventing you from making a decision, this webinar is for you.


Join us as we explain:
* New regulations and consumer protection
* The difference between the energy co-op program vs other options
* Rates and contract terms * How to identify and avoid scams
* How to read your bill
* And much more,


Webinars will be held February 4th, 10th, 17th and 24th.


To participate you must register in advance. Simply go to the CQI Associates home page at www cqiassociates com and click on the date that you want to participate and follow the steps to RSVP. If you have any questions feel free to contact Joe Tabeling at 443-472-3870


When:
Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:00 PM thru 02:00 PM
Where:
ZOOM
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