Chamber Events

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.”

Join us for a joint networking happy hour with several great business networking organizations: Connect Network, GGCC, and FNG, and help support the local philanthropic efforts of our business community!

Expand your network of business friends and referrals. Bring your business cards! Your $10 donation includes a drink ticket and appetizers sponsored by Dogfish Head! Cash bar and full menu available for additional purchase.

All proceeds from this event will equally benefit these local 501c3 nonprofit charity organizations: So What Else and the GGCC Community Foundation. 

Please register at this link.  

This event is going to be popular! Sponsorships for this event are available if you would like additional exposure for your business! For $100, you can have your logo here and address the crowd about your business at the event! 

Thank you to these sponsors:

Safety training & education provided by our community & chamber health and medical professionals with Lieutenant Irvin Smith from the Montgomery County Fire & Recuse.

GGCC YPG members: free to attend

If you would like to make an optional, tax-deductible donation to support future professional development programming, please make a donation through the GGCC Community Foundation.

Free for all GGCC members. This month's FYI Series is a great reminder for some, and first time lesson for many on the importance of fire safety.  Daniel Stanton from D&C Fire Protection will be presenting! After years of servicing the fire protection industry, they have noticed that fire safety is often forgotten and left to chance. In fact, many people aren't able to locate the closest fire extinguisher at home or at their workplace. Sadly, it usually takes an emergency to make fire safety an issue of importance. This has to change! And it starts with learning all we can about how to keep our homes and offices safe. 

Please register early so we can provide an accurate headcount!

This is a brown-bag lunch. Please bring a lunch from a nearby chamber member restaurant!

Are you eager to tap into the collective expertise of our vibrant business community? Look no further than the Member-Led FYI Lunch & Learn Series, a dynamic initiative designed to foster knowledge sharing, networking, and collaborative growth. 

Join us for an engaging lunchtime session where fellow members take the spotlight and share their insights, experiences, and industry know-how. This series offers a platform for learning about a variety of topics while getting to know your peers on a deeper level.

April Business Networking B49 Mixer: Networking & Chamber Bake-Off Contest!

Always a very popular (and delicious) event!  Join us on April 25th at 7:30 AM at JK Moving Services. JK Moving Services is a local, long distance 48 states, moving company with over 300,000 square feet of household, office, & record storage. We will be meeting at their new location. Thank you for your sponsorship!

This Business Networking B49 is two-fold, it's networking for work & networking for good. The Chamber of Commerce will host a friendly, fun, & tasty baking for good competition. We are looking for your best and most delicious baked muffins, cupcakes, or other baked treats! Please bring at least a dozen of your prized baked goodies to serve (and compete!) and a dozen or more packaged for GGCC staff to deliver to our public safety personnel after the event - a small token of how much we appreciate their work in our community.

Celebrity Guest Judges:

• County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke
• Gaithersburg City Council VP Jim McNulty
• Mr. MoCo! Alex Tsironis, founder of The MoCo Show and MoCo Directory
• JK Moving Leadership!  

There are Two Ways to Attend:

1. Non-Baker. Please feel free to attend this morning mixer simply for the networking opportunities!

2. Baker. Here is how you can participate in the Bake-off.

• Pledge to share your homemade baked goods with Chamber Members, the celebrity judges, and members of our community
• Register as a baker. Advance registration is required.
• Find your favorite muffin or cupcake recipe - or bring a savory baked treat!
• Whip up your winning "dozen" to bring. Please also bring a list of ingredients to be displayed next to your goodies (in case of allergens). 
• Please bring at least a dozen of your prized baked goodies to serve (and compete!) and a dozen or more packaged for GGCC staff to deliver to our public safety personnel after the event.
• The morning of the contest, you'll be asked to select your best baked good to be judged by the judging panel and to place this on a separate plate. 

• Make sure you have your goodies at the Chamber Breakfast Mixer for judging on April 25 by 7:20 AM before everyone arrives!

Winner receives bragging rights and a special prize.  ;)

The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public and non-profit partners, including GGCC member MCDOT (MoCo Dept of Transportation). Leap into action this 2024 and join us at GreenFest 2024 where people of all ages come together to celebrate, learn, and start or continue their journey to improving our community and the environment! Follow us on social #MCGreenFest for details on GreenFest.

This is your "Chamber 101" learning opportunity! 

Led by President & CEO Paula Ross, you will learn how to maximize your Chamber membership and learn all about 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 your investment in yourself and your business.

All members are welcome, no matter how long ago you joined. Advance registration is requested. Thank you.

Thank you to our sponsor: 

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

One of the MOST POPULAR joint networking events we hosted in 2023 is back! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming joint networking event hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County (HCCMC) and the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC)! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo (on May 2nd) with two great Chambers!

This unique networking opportunity brings together two dynamic chambers to create a vibrant atmosphere for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to connect, collaborate, and cultivate meaningful relationships.

All tickets include light appetizers, entertainment by DJ Romy, and the best networking around! Cash bar available.

Would you like to take your participation to the next level? Consider sponsoring this event! As a sponsor, you'll have the chance to showcase your brand, products, and services by setting up a table at the venue. Additionally, sponsors will have the privilege of addressing the audience, allowing you to share your expertise and engage with attendees on a deeper level.

Current Sponsors include: