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Monday, June 05, 2023Committee Meeting

Young Professionals Group Committee Meeting

Young Professionals Group Committee Meeting
Are you interested in helping to plan the various networking events and activities with our Young Professionals Group (YPG) happening with the Chamber?

Join the YPG Committee and learn about the different ways you can get involved and help make this chamber a great place to be for everyone.

When:
Monday, June 5, 2023 10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
Where:
YPG will meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m.

ON ZOOM ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Registration:
Please register below to get a headcount of those attending the committee event.

Register

For More Info:
Gitzel Puente
301-840-1400 ex.14
gpuente@ggchamber.org

Tuesday, June 06, 2023Networking Event

After Five Networking Mixer: Dog Haus Biergarten

After Five Networking Mixer: Dog Haus Biergarten

Join us at the Dog Haus Biergarten in the Kentlands for a networking event on June 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.!

 

Enjoy appetizers provided by the Dog Haus and conversation, while you network! Drinks can be purchased at the bar.

 

Business Networking After Five is just one of the monthly networking events provided by the Chamber. The event gives Chamber members an opportunity to meet informally at local business establishments, to visit and share ideas and opinions, socialize, make business contacts, meet new people, and learn more about the sponsors business. All Chamber members are invited and encouraged to bring their business cards to network with other members.


When:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:

Dog Haus Biergarten - Kentlands

644 Center Point Way

Gaithersburg, MD 

 

Registration:
Free to Members and First-Time Guests
Returning Guests pay $40

Register

For More Info:
Gitzel Puente
301-804-1400 Ext. 14
gpuente@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, June 07, 2023Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting
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.

When:
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AM
Where:
The Events Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom.

ON ZOOM ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Registration:
Register below.

Register

For More Info:
301-840-1400 ex.14

Friday, June 09, 2023Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Red Door Escape Room

Ribbon Cutting: Red Door Escape Room

Join us in celebrating the ribbon cutting of Red Door Escape Room at RIO in Gaithersburg on June 9 at 9:30 a.m.! This is their first location in Maryland! 

 

They invite everyone to come back to their grand opening the same day at 6 p.m. They'll give doing giveaways and giving tours to guests!

 

Are you in for a playing your first escape game? Perhaps, it's not your first time doing an escape room! Stop by the ribbon cutting ceremony to learn more about this unique experience offered by Red Door Escape Room! 

 

About Red Door Escape Room

Owner Dan Huynh discovered a passion for his concept in 2014 and wanted to bring this experience to college students at his church and designed his own escape game. Because of the feedback he received, Dan and his wife created Red Door Escape Room in Southlake, Texas. Their passion has grown so much over the years, and now they boast of 14 locations across the country! 


When:
Friday, June 9, 2023 9:30 AM thru 10:30 AM
Where:

Red Door Escape Room

125 Boardwalk Place

Gaithersburg, MD

 

Registration:
Please let us know you are coming to give an accurate headcount to the host.

Register

For More Info:
Gitzel Puente
301.804-1400 Ext. 14
gpuente@ggchamber.org

Monday, June 12, 2023GGCC Direct Connects

Non-Profit Direct Connect

Non-Profit Direct Connect

The Nonprofit Direct Connect Group is coming back for 2023! Facilitated by Paula Ross, this group will explore professional development and strategic planning topics specifically of interest to our GGCC Nonprofit members! The group will meet with 2nd Monday each month (time might vary by month), on zoom for now.

June's speaker: Wendie Veloz, Social Impact Strategist, will share tips about approaching grant writing! You'll take away information that will be applicable right away, and you can learn about Wendie's upcoming grant writing workshops that are discounted for Chamber members. 

Our May speaker was Cliff Peterson, owner of Integrecy (formerly Infinite Bridge), an IT firm serving small-mid sized busiensses including many nonprofits. As many nonprofits are volunteer-run or operating on a shoestring, Cliff shared the "must-dos" to protect you and your team, and your business, online. He also then shared the "nice-to-haves" when it comes to cybersecurity. Thanks, Cliff! 

Direct Connect groups are member-led affinity groups that strategically connect smaller groups of GGCC members. More information here.


When:
Monday, June 12, 2023 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:

Zoom - please register in advance.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84926517090?pwd=dDZlUlp2R3RRdlMzMXJuVHJ6YU9xZz09

Meeting ID: 849 2651 7090

Passcode: 686742

  

 

 

 

  
Registration:
Registration available to members. Please register in advance. Non-registrants will not be admitted from the zoom waiting room.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023Ribbon Cutting

Grand Opening: Synergy Business Center

Grand Opening: Synergy Business Center

Join us in celebrating the grand opening of Synergy Business Center in Gaithersburg on June 13 at 11:30 a.m.! There'll be networking opportunities, vendors, food, music provided by Lujan Entertainment, Sparky the Harmonica Guy, and more until 2 p.m.!

 

Synergy is offering vendors the opportunity to partner and promote their business at the ribbon cutting for $20 per table. If you'd like to participate as a vendor, email sbcmoco1@gmail.com.

 

Synergy Business Center is the culmination of Carol Rivadeneira’s lifelong dream to create a safe space for entrepreneurs where they can come together on the same page to discuss ideas and collaborations and create something new. 

 

The purpose-built space spans 5,200 square feet and boasts several conference rooms, event halls, workshop spaces, and podcast studios, making it the ideal destination for businesses of all sizes.    

 

  

When:
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:30 AM thru 02:00 PM
Where:

Synergy Business Center

18630 Woodfield Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

 

Registration:
Please let us know you are coming to give an accurate headcount to the host.

Register

For More Info:
Gitzel Puente
301.804-1400 Ext. 14
gpuente@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, June 14, 2023GGCC Direct Connects

SOHO Committee Meeting

SOHO Committee Meeting
"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, June 14, 2023 9:00 AM
Where:
ZOOM - Advance Registration Requested
Registration:
Register, and please contact Angela LaPadula at alapadula@ggchamber.org to introduce yourself.

Register

For More Info:
Angela LaPadula
301.840.1400 x17
alapadula@ggchamber.org

Thursday, June 15, 2023Networking Event

Morning Networking Mixer at GGCC

Morning Networking Mixer at GGCC

Mix, mingle and network with Chamber members as you enjoy breakfast treats at this dynamic event. Our morning mixers promote networking and member visibility by offering attendees the chance to introduce themselves.

 

Our June breakfast is sponsored by Ellis-Lopez Travel, a transportation and excursion service covering the DMV area.

 

Come and discover what they have to offer. GGCC Members and Non-Members are invited to gather and have their morning coffee, learn about them and of course NETWORK! 


When:
Thursday, June 15, 2023 7:30 AM thru 09:00 AM
Where:
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
910 Clopper Road
Suite 205N
Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1361
Map
Registration:
GGCC MEMBERS: FREE (incl. in membership)
NON-MEMBERS: FREE for First-Time Non-Members. Returning Non-Members pay $40.

Register

For More Info:
Gitzel Puente
301.840.1400
gpuente@ggchamber.org

Thursday, June 15, 2023Networking Event

Happy Hour Networking for Young Professionals

Happy Hour Networking for Young Professionals

Join our Young Professionals Group (YPG) for a joint chamber networking happy hour on June 15! Light appetizers will be provided by GGCC member Brews & Barrels.

 

The YPG is joining other young professionals groups in the area, so come ready to mix, mingle and learn more about how the chambers can help further your career as a young professional!

 

You'll have the chance to win a door prize sponsored by CCI Health Services.

 

Other participating chambers:

 

 


When:
Thursday, June 15, 2023 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:

Brews & Barrels

(located in Kentlands Market Square)

625 Center Point Way

Gaithersburg, MD 20878 

Registration:
Please register to give the venue an accurate headcount before the event!

Register

For More Info:
Gitzel Puente
301-804-1400 Ext. 14
gpuente@ggchamber.org

Friday, June 16, 2023Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Maryland Spine and Health Chiropractic

Ribbon Cutting: Maryland Spine and Health Chiropractic

Join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Maryland Spine and Health Chiropractic Clinic in Germantown on June 16 at 4:30 p.m.

 

**Light appetizers will be provided, as well as soft drinks/wine provided by a local wine company owner and prizes/swag bags/goodies!**  

 

 We hope to see you there for the celebration of our new member! 

 

 

 

About the Founder of Maryland Spine and Health

While growing up, Dr. Roberto Desena always had a passion for helping and empowering individuals. He attended New York Chiropractic College where he worked alongside chiropractors, physicians and practitioners from other fields while treating military veterans, as well as spinal injury patients at a local long-term nursing facility. He is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and licensed in the states of Maryland and Virginia.

 
  

When:
Friday, June 16, 2023 4:30 PM thru 05:30 PM
Where:

Maryland Spine and Health Chiropractic Clinic

20680 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Suite 213

Germantown, MD 20876

Registration:
Please let us know you are coming to give an accurate headcount to the host.

Register


Tuesday, June 20, 2023Community Event w GGCC

Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop

Join us for our second “Coffee with a Cop” - a new community engagement series on Tuesday, June 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.!

 

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!

 

A special thank you to our member ServPro for sponsoring the coffee. And stay tuned for our last event of this three-part series for "Coffee with a Cop"!

  

When:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:30 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:

Chick-fil-A

19945 Century Blvd.

Germantown, MD 20874 

Registration:
Let us know you are coming. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Register


Tuesday, June 20, 2023Networking Event

Business Card Exchange Lunch: Asbury BBQ Picnic

Business Card Exchange Lunch: Asbury BBQ Picnic

You’re invited to a BBQ Business Card Exchange Lunch with event sponsors: Asbury Methodist Village, BrightView & Sodexo. This lunch is not like any other you have been to. There will be networking (OF COURSE), a BBQ, tours of Asbury, and an opportunity to play bocce ball, shuffleboard, croquet and/or horseshoes.

 

This will be a fun, interactive networking event you won’t want to miss!! The event will be held rain or shine.

 

Please enter Asbury using the Odendhal Avenue entrance. The event will take place on the lawn behind the Hefner Community Center. The event will be held inside Hefner Community Center in case of rain. Special event signs will guide you to the location once you have entered the campus.

 

Registration Event Cost:

Members & First-time Guests: $20 / Non-Members $40 by June 13.

After June 13: $25 Members / $45 Non-Members.  

 

When:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 11:30 AM
Where:
Asbury Methodist Village / Hefner Community Center
417 Russell Avenue

Enter through Gatehouse
301 Odendhal Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 
Registration:

Event Cost: Members: $20.00 / Non-Members $40.00

No refund policy if cancellation is made within 48 hours of the event

REGISTER NOW!


Wednesday, June 21, 2023Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
Through the Gaithersburg-Germantown Economic Development & Legislative Affairs 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.

When:
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 8:30 AM thru 09:30 AM
Where:

Meetign held via zoom:

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan - Presentation from Montgomery County Planning Department

Registration:
This is a zoom meeting. Please register and zoom credentials will be issued the few days prior to the meeting.

REGISTER

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Thursday, June 22, 2023Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: ISAAC's Poultry Market

Ribbon Cutting: ISAAC's Poultry Market

Join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a new restaurant in Gaithersburg and member of the Chamber - ISAAC's Poultry Market! 

 

The market features all natural food made from scratch that includes American roasted chicken, wings, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.

 

Owner Rob Gresham came up with the concept with his 13-year-old son while quarantining during the pandemic. The restaurant is named after Isaac Newton, who discovered the laws of gravity, optics, and invented calculus while he was in quarantine during the bubonic plague in 1665. 

 

Come out and celebrate ISAAC's Poultry Market on June 22, and stay for lunch!

 

 

When:
Thursday, June 22, 2023 11:30 AM
Where:

ISAAC's Poultry Market

12163 Darnestown Road  

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Registration:
Please let us know you are coming to give an accurate headcount to the host.

Register


Tuesday, June 27, 2023GGCC Direct Connects

Veterans Direct Connect Group - WILL BE RESCHEDULED

Veterans Direct Connect Group - WILL BE RESCHEDULED

The new Vet Connect Group is open to any veteran, dependent or family member. The meetings will be conversations regarding business and opportunities for veterans and will include speakers, marketing, vet-benefit information but not limited to these topics.          

 

Thanks to our Chamber member Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn from E&R Business Consulting for leading this new direct connect! If you are interested in joining, please email Traci at traci@erbusinessconsulting.com.


When:
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:00 AM
Where:
GGCC Conference Room
910 Clopper Rd., Ste. 205N
Gaithersburg, MD
Registration:
Register below.

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Thursday, June 29, 2023Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Chick-fil-A in Gaithersburg

Ribbon Cutting: Chick-fil-A in Gaithersburg

Join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Chick-fil-A in Gaithersburg!

 

Owner Richard Munguia has been in the food industry for more than 10 years and grew up in Montgomery County. He is looking forward to opening this location!

 

Come out and celebrate Chick-fil-A on June 29, enjoy small bites provided by the restaurant, and stay for breakfast to support our new member!

 

  

When:
Thursday, June 29, 2023 9:30 AM thru 10:30 AM
Where:

Chick-fil-A

705 Progress Way

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Registration:
Please let us know you are coming to give an accurate headcount to the host.

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Friday, July 07, 2023Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting
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.

When:
Friday, July 7, 2023 8:30 AM
Where:
The Events Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom.

ON ZOOM ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Registration:
Register below.

Register

For More Info:
301-840-1400 ex.14

Monday, July 10, 2023Committee Meeting

Young Professionals Group Committee Meeting

Young Professionals Group Committee Meeting
Are you interested in helping to plan the various networking events and activities with our Young Professionals Group (YPG) happening with the Chamber?

Join the YPG Committee and learn about the different ways you can get involved and help make this chamber a great place to be for everyone.

When:
Monday, July 10, 2023 10:00 AM
Where:
YPG will meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m.

ON ZOOM ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Registration:
Please register below to get a headcount of those attending the committee event.

Register


Monday, July 10, 2023GGCC Direct Connects

Non-Profit Direct Connect

Non-Profit Direct Connect

The Nonprofit Direct Connect Group is coming back for 2023! Facilitated by Paula Ross, this group will explore professional development and strategic planning topics specifically of interest to our GGCC Nonprofit members! The group will meet with 2nd Monday each month (time might vary by month), on zoom for now.

 

In July, we'll be introducing the "Nonprofit of the Year" awards process, and discussing changes to the annual Picnic with a Purpose which will be held in September,and will still include a nonprofit showcase. Dan Dellon, GGCC Board Treasurer and a board member for other small nonprofit organizations, will also join us to share his experience in networking as a representative of nonprofits and why we all need to prioritize networking in our calendars as nonprofit leaders. 

 

 

Our June speaker was Wendie Veloz, Social Impact Strategist, who shared tips about approaching grant writing! Thank you, Wendie!  

Our May speaker was Cliff Peterson, owner of Integrecy (formerly Infinite Bridge), an IT firm serving small-mid sized businesses including many nonprofits.Thanks, Cliff! 

Direct Connect groups are member-led affinity groups that strategically connect smaller groups of GGCC members. More information here.


When:
Monday, July 10, 2023 11:00 AM
Where:

Zoom - please register in advance.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84926517090?pwd=dDZlUlp2R3RRdlMzMXJuVHJ6YU9xZz09

Meeting ID: 849 2651 7090

Passcode: 686742

  

 

 

 

  
Registration:
Registration available to members. Please register in advance. Non-registrants will not be admitted from the zoom waiting room.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023GGCC Direct Connects

SOHO Direct Connect Meeting

Join us July 12th for a special presentation by Marcy Santos of Bahar Consulting:

In the face of rapid AI advancements, resistance to change and a fear of the unknown can leave businesses lagging in competitive markets. Delve into an exploration of current AI capabilities, its limitations, and its potential impact on your business. This presentation empowers participants to cast aside these fears, embrace technological evolution, and future-proof their businesses. Learn how to leverage current AI capabilities to increase your productivity, as well as which critical skills that will keep you indispensable in an AI-driven landscape.

When:
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
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