Chamber Events

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The Round 2 Exhibit & Gala for Irene Abdou Photography's 50 Over 50 & Fabulous Project is coming up on April 6, 2024, and GGCC members are invited!  The goal of the project is to embrace the beauty of aging by photographing 50 women age 50+, and at the each round of the project, we celebrate them!  

Facilitated by Denise Fredericks (Mercy Health Clinic) and Deborah Zimmer (Universities at Shady Grove), this group will explore professional development and strategic planning topics specifically of interest to our GGCC Nonprofit members, as well as highlight one of our members each month! The group will meet with 2nd Monday each month (time might vary by month), on zoom for now.

Please forward ideas for educational topics relevant to nonprofit busienss leadership to Denise!  

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

Join us for an exciting in-person event where we will unravel the mysteries of investment planning specifically tailored for parentpreneurs. This event is perfect for parents who are also entrepreneurs, looking to secure their financial future while balancing the demands of family life and business.

Location: Education One of Rockville, Darnestown Road, Rockville, MD, USA

Investment planning does not need to be a whirlpool of complexities or intimidating choices. When approached correctly it is a game changer, opening a world of opportunities for you and your family's economic growth.

Learn to understand the realm of investments and get one step closer to your financial goals.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded parentpreneurs, expand your knowledge, and gain the confidence to take control of your financial future. Secure your spot today!

Join us! The DEI&B committee will focus on advancing the DEI&B goals of our organization by advocating for economic inclusion, growth and competitiveness of our community’s diverse business population. Our goal is to ensure that the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and experiences within our business and non-profit communities is reflected in every aspect of the Chamber’s operations.

Committee Chair: AJ Nwoga, M&T Bank

This meeting will be held in person monthly. 2nd Thursday each month at AJ’s office. We hope to see you all there!    

SPECIAL OFFERING APRIL 2024 UPCOUNTY BUSINESS BRIEFING - County Government edition.

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.

A college education is one of the most important investments a person can make. Nymeo is dedicated to helping youth in our communities as they begin this journey by offering two college scholarship opportunities.

Nymeo Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that once again we will be offering two $1,500 college scholarships to deserving high school seniors in Frederick or Montgomery Counties. It is not necessary to be a credit union member to apply for this scholarship. Deadline for applications is midnight, April 15th, 2024. Awards will be announced in May 2024.

Also, Nymeo and the Credit Union Foundation of MD|DC have scholarship opportunities for any student who is a member of a MD|DC Credit Union. College-bound members are eligible to apply for one of ten $1,000 essay-based scholarships and one of two $1,000 video-based scholarships. Deadline for applications is midnight, April 15th, 2024. Awards will be announced in June 2024.

Apply at https://www.nymeo.org/college-scholarship by April 15.

Our program this month will focus on transportation. Chris Conklin, MCDOT, and Stephen Kenny, Legislative Analyst to the Council for transportation, will join us to discuss transportation projects in the Upcounty. Bring your questions!

Specific transportation concerns on the GGCC's Legislative Agenda can be found here.  

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.

Sponsored by fellow GGCC members:

Mix, mingle, and network with Chamber members as you enjoy delicious Rio Grande appetizers provided by Story Tapestries and Supporting Strategies! Cash bar and full menu available for additional purchase. 

As Story Tapestries prepares for its 15th anniversary grand fundraiser in 2025, we hope you’ll join Story Tapestries and Supporting Strategies for light bites, amazing drinks, and community connection! Meet and network with purpose-driven business and community leaders while learning about the important, inspiring work that Story Tapestries offers to the community.                

There will be a silent auction to benefit Story Tapestries! Also, let’s ensure every student has what they need this school year by contributing to Story Tapestries’ supply drive. Supplies will be provided in Arts & Learning Kits that include custom-designed, age-appropriate lessons and activities that can be led by teachers in the classroom or enjoyed by entire families at home.

Thank you to Story Tapestries, Supporting Strategies, and to Rio Grande for hosting!  

If you need accommodations to comfortably access this event, please email info@ggchamber.org.     

The Membership Attraction and Retention (MAR) Committee is charged with: maintaining a strong growth in membership through targeted new member recruitment activities that effectively communicate the value of membership to community businesses; Promoting the ongoing value of membership to member businesses through personalized contacts with member business representatives and other initiatives that monitor member needs, member satisfaction, and their perception of Chamber Value; communicating the Return On Investment to Members and engaging them in GGCC activities.

All Chamber Members Welcome to Join and Attend our Meetings

Nobel Laureate, Dr. David Wineland, will speak at Montgomery College on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 9:30 – 11:00 am.  

During his presentation entitled, “Quantum Computers and Raising Schrodinger’s Cat,” Dr. Wineland will explain “superposition states,” “qubits” and experiments whose goal is to realize a quantum computer based on laser manipulations of atomic ions. 

While Dr. Wineland was the co-recipient of the 2012 Nobel prize in Physics for his “ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems” this talk is intended for a general audience. The event is free, open to the public and will take place in Globe Hall in the High Technology and Science Center on the Germantown Campus.

Dr. Wineland is currently a Philip H. Knight Distinguished Research Chair and Research Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR. 

Come and be inspired by one who has been recognized for providing “the greatest benefit to humankind.”