Chamber Events

Come see ALOG's spring exhibit and sale! Calendar of events: 

On view
27 Apr–02 Jun
(Closed Mother’s Day)?

Closing Reception
02 Jun, 2:00–4:30 PM

Fine Craft Weekends With Expanded Inventory! 
Except 11/12 May?

Live (clothed) Figure Drawing Session
08 May, 4:00 PM

ALOG Family Day
11 May, Noon–6:00 PM

Photography Is Art Panel Discussion
15 May, 7:00 PM

Art Critique Led by BlackRock Gallery Director, Joshua Gamma
22 May, 7:00 PM

?Needle Felting Workshop Led by Gail Kaplan-Wassell
29 May, 4:00 PM

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!    

Save the date for our 21st Annual Wine Tasting event at the Kentlands Mansion on May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend - both members and non-members of the Chamber!

Tickets are $50 per person (GGCC members). This includes 1) event entrance, 2) food & wine tasting, 3) commemorative wine glass, 4) entertainment, and 5) fantastic business networking! And bonus...the first 50 registrations will also receive a complimentary ticket entry to the prize raffle!

Some of our GGCC local restaurants will be providing small bites to pair with the wine - thanks to Vine Alley for the pairings! Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.

Music entertainment at the event will be provided by DJ Romy @DJromyent & we will have raffle prizes for guests! This will be a fun and memorable evening, so don't miss out and get your tickets now! 

Would you like to be a sponsor? Let us know!  Click here for Sponsorship opportunities.

Major Sponsors: 

• The City of Gaithersburg
• Vine Alley
• Tehrani Law, LLC and the Legal Weekly Wine podcast 

• DJ Romy

Event Sponsors:

• ServPro - Gaithersburg/Germantown 
• Pay it Forward Processing 

Participating Restaurant "Small Bites" Sponsors

• Caribbean Caterers
• Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
• Laperaux, the Journeymanchef's French Bistro
• Nothing Bundt Cakes 
• Roaming Rooster 

Raffle Prizes Donated by: 

• GGCC
• Randy Scritchfield & Assoc
• Paul Smith - RLAH 

Supporting Special Event Series Sponsors

• Bargain Movers
• Crown Trophy  

Register at this link: Flying Cows Multi Chamber Mixer (frederickchamber.org)

Get ready for an exciting evening of professional basketball! We have once again teamed up with the Maryland Black Chamber, the Maryland Hispanic Chamber, the Washington County Chamber, and the Frederick Hispanic Chamber for a mixer, but this time we’re taking it to the hard court! Join the crowd on Friday, May 10th and help us cheer on the Frederick Flying Cows.

Ticket information is listed below, this event is family friendly and we encourage you to bring out the whole family to join the fun!

VIP Ticket: $30 - includes 1 VIP admission to the game plus:
-   Access to the Hospitality Room (second floor) with food and beverages
-   Access to the Suite upstairs 
-   One drink voucher
-   Merchandise discount
-   Name entered into raffle 

General Admission Ticket: $15 - includes 1 general admission to the game plus:
-   Access to the Hospitality Room (second floor) with food and beverages 
-   Access to designated Chamber General Admission section
-   Merchandise discount
-   Cowbell 

Sponsorship opportunities are available, you may claim your sponsorship below.

Dine like you are in Paris this Mother's Day!

Open 10-6PM, last reservation is 4:30PM

Reservations suggested at 240-912-3100 or www.laperaux.com 

ktm eXtreme dance project was founded in the fall of 1988 by Kevin T. Malone while choreographing his BFA Senior Dance Concert at University of the Arts. The project name eXtreme simply implies the various Artistic disciplines and genres of performing arts, specifically dance that influences Kevin’s artistic scope of work still today. 

The project has been a mainstay here locally in the DMV expanding over numerous decades. Ktm eXtreme dance project has presented work globally performing in Bermuda , Amsterdam, China, and Canada. The project has been the recipient of several prestigious Awards for Outstanding Choreography as well as Choreographer of the Year from Youth America Grand Prix for several years. Not to mention the project has been awarded generous support through federal and state grants from DC Commission Of The Arts and The Pennsylvania State Commission of the Arts. Ktm eXtreme dance project has been co-presented over the years from the Dance Place, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Dance Institute of Washington, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, University of the Arts, The Washington School of Ballet, The Davis Center and The John F. Kennedy Center. 

Kevin started the project to be a catalyst for his promising Artistic Students and young talented dancers that he personally mentored to assist them with achieving amazing professional dance careers. Providing expressive and innovative choreography that helps them to further enhance their artistry. As an ever evolving and project focusing on bridging proud traditions of African American Dance Traditions with current modern times that promotes inclusivity, equity, diversity and art that is cross cultural for all to experience. 

The future of ktm eXtreme dance project has allowed me to collaboratively enlist the support of my trusted Artistic Colleagues of Tammy Hurt, Adrian Vincent James, Derrick J. Sellers, Edna Knox Davin, Kaiti Reese Davin, Josh Isaac, Sandra Holloway, Darrell Cortez, Robert E. Person and Pamela Sparkle Hobson. Moving forward towards endless possibilities. Art mirrors life, a life of abundance.

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!  

May program: Orietta Ostrada from BlackRock Center for the Arts - sustainable digital marketing strategies

Orietta Estrada is the Marketing and Communications Director at BlackRock Center for the Arts. She has been a marketing and communications professional for over a decade in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing. She combines her love of technology with her passion for community building to implement and achieve long-term, sustainable digital marketing strategies. Regardless of how lean your marketing footprint, or your digital marketing experience, please join us for a conversation about how to effectively use your available resources and tools.

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

Join us in the ribbon-cutting celebration for our chamber member Soldierfit as we celebrate its relocation in Gaithersburg!

Join us for an exciting in-person event where we'll dive into the world of risk management for parentpreneurs! Whether you're a parent who's already running a business or thinking about starting one, this event is for you. Learn how to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of entrepreneurship while balancing your family life.

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

The ability to manage risks effectively is as essential in businesses as it is in parenting. The word 'risk' often strikes fear, but it is a fundamental aspect of enterprise development and, when correctly managed, it will open doors to opportunities.

Learn to identify opportunities, navigate risks, and turn perceived hurdles into stepping stones.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your business journey! Reserve your spot now and take the first step towards mastering risk management as a parentpreneur.