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Wednesday, March 18, 2015Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 8:00 AM thru 09:00 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

Thursday, March 19, 2015Committee Meeting

CQI Residential and Commercial

CQI Residential and Commercial

CQI is providing an informational webinar discussing the Energy Co-op. If you have been bombarded with 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:

  • Regulations and Consumer Protection
  • Rates and Contract Terms
  • How to Avoid Scams
  • How to Read Your Bill
  • And much more

 

Webinars will be held March 10th at 1:00 pm and March 19th at 1:00 pm. To participate you must register in-advance for any of the above webinars. Simply go directly to the CQI Associates home page at http://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, March 19, 2015 1:00 PM thru 02:00 PM
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Thursday, March 26, 2015Other Special Event

GGCC Tuscany Hotel

GGCC Tuscany Hotel
C I Destinations presents Tuscany/One Hotel Holiday with the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) departing October 27, 2015.

The GGCC is offering a fully escorted tour of the awe inspiring region of Tuscany. Tuscany is the place where movies are filmed and fantasies run wild. Perhaps it's the cities of Florence, Pisa, or Siena that invoke feelings of culture, art, or arouse the senses as do the smells and taste of the Chianti region. The fact is that Tuscany is home to some of the most famous tourist attractions in all of Italy.

Join us on March 26th at 5:30 pm as a CI Destination representative details this amazing opportunity and come and discover all that Tuscany has to offer.

Trip highlights include: Florence, Pisa & Lucca, Siena, Cinque Terre (optional), San Gimignano, Chianti Region and Montecatini.

Trip inclusions: Round Trip Airfare, Airline Fuel Surcharges, Taxes and Fees, 7 Nights First Class Hotel, 10 Meals (7B, 3D), Sightseeing Per Itinerary, Admissions Per Itinerary, Professional Tour Manager, Baggage Handling and Hotel Transfers.

Cost per person is $2,899. Pay your deposit by April 1, 2015 and deduct $100 off per person. Space is limited. Sign up early to secure your seat. For...  More >>

When:
Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:30 PM thru 06:30 PM
Where:
Hampton Inn & Suites - Washington, DC North - G'burg
960 N. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Registration:
Free for Members & Non-Members.

REGISTER NOW!

For More Info:
Marilyn or Laura
301.840.1400
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, April 08, 2015Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
ON ZOOM
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Contact Philippa Channer to register - pchanner@ggchamber.org
For More Info:
301.840.1400 x14
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Friday, April 10, 2015Orientation Session

New Member Orientation

New Member Orientation

GGCC New Members will learn how to maximize their Chamber membership and the benefits of the GGCC. Come and discover the best way to get a return on investment. Please note this event is for Chamber Members only. Advance registration is requested. The event will end at 9:30am. Thank you.

 

Refreshments will be served comliments of MyRealtyTeam Real Estate LLC. Thank you for your support!


When:
Friday, April 10, 2015 8:00 AM thru 09:30 AM
Where:
Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union
12820 Wisteria Drive
Germantown, MD
Registration:

Friday, April 10, 2015Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rockin' Jump. Rockin' Jump is Montgomery County's first ultimate indoor trampoline park dedicated to safe, clean, fun for all ages. They will have you jumping for joy in no time! Cutting will occur at 2:15 pm. We hope to see you there!

AGENDA
2:00 PM Networking
2:15 PM Ribbon Cutting
2:30 PM Networking & Refreshments & Tours of the Facility


When:
Friday, April 10, 2015 2:00 PM thru 03:00 PM
Where:
Rockin' Jump
18620 Woodfield Road
Gaithersburg
Registration:
Free for all! Advance registration requested.

REGISTER NOW!

For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org

Tuesday, April 14, 2015Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Asia Nine. They are a Thai, Sushi and grilled restaurant & this is their first location in Maryland. Cutting will occur at 11:45 am. We hope to see you there!

AGENDA
11:00 AM Networking
11:45 AM Ribbon Cutting
12:00 PM Networking & Appetizers


When:
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 11:30 AM thru 12:30 PM
Where:
Asia Nine
254 Crown Park Avenue
Gaithersburg
Registration:
Free for All! Advance registration is requested, thank you.

REGISTER NOW!

For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, April 15, 2015Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 8:00 AM thru 09:00 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

Tuesday, April 21, 2015Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

TRANSPORTATION BRIEFING

Rich Parsons, Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance

Rich will provide a briefing on the status of a number of important transportation projects. This is a great opportunity to get "up to speed" on our transportation infrastructure. 

GGCC Members Only!

  

When:
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 8:30 AM
Where:

ON ZOOM                      

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.                    

Contact Paula Ross to register -  pross@ggchamber.org

 
For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org
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Thursday, April 23, 2015Committee Meeting

Golf Committee Meeting

Golf Committee Meeting
Come help us plan the Annual Business Golf Classic! Each September, nearly 100 decision makers and business professionals enjoy a day away from the office by participating in the GGCC's Annual Business Golf Classic. This day of networking and competitive fun is a much anticipated event each year. You don't need to golf to be a part of this fabulous committee. If you enjoy planning special events, helping to secure sponsors, door prizes and becoming involved in the marketing and promotion of the event - then join us. We hope you will join us in planning this terrific outing and we will see you in September as a sponsor and /or player and be a part of this year’s Business Golf Classic. GGCC Members Only.

FYI: our first meeting is in-person and then all additional meetings are via conference call unless an in-person meeting is necessary. Interested in joining the committee? Contact Laura @ lrowles@ggchamber.org.

When:
Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
GGCC Office
910 Clopper Road
Suite 205N
Gaithersburg
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400 x14
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Monday, April 27, 2015Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Paisano's Germantown. Cutting will occur at 4:15 pm. We hope to see you there!

AGENDA
4:00 PM Networking
4:15 PM Ribbon Cutting
4:30 PM Networking & Appetizers


When:
Monday, April 27, 2015 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
Paisano's
18313 Leaman Farm Road
Germantown
Registration:
FREE for all. Advance Registration Requested.

REGISTER NOW!

For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org

Tuesday, April 28, 2015Ribbon Cutting

SEMINAR: PCI Data Breach

SEMINAR: PCI Data Breach

Surveys report that 55% of small businesses have had a data breach. Do you know how to protect your business?

 

 

ABOUT: If cardholder data is stolen and a breach occurs you could incur fines, penalties, even termination of the right to accept payment cards! Evaluating your compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) data standards is a continual process. With the rapid growth in technology it is easier than ever to accept credit cards but it can also make you vulnerable to a security breach.This seminar will help you navigate the PCI standards and lower your risk of a costly breach.

 

YOU WILL:
Learn best practices in payment card security
Understand the PCI Data Security Standards (PCI DSS)
· Gain knowledge on the risks of data breach
· Walk away with valuable resources to help you improve your own processes

 

PRESENTERS:
Ben Piper and Brandon Shapiro - Commonwealth Consulting Group
Javelle Lane - Synack Consulting
David Hamerski - Shannon and Luchs Insurance

 

Register at: .https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pci-compliance-and-reducing-the-risk-of-data-breach-for-small-businesses-tickets-16499883596


When:
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AM
Where:
Launch Workplaces
9841 Washingtonian Blvd.
Gaithersburg
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Monday, May 04, 2015Other Special Event

National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

 

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration & the GGCC takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.


When:
from Monday, May 4, 2015 9:00 AM
thru Friday, May 8, 2015 9:00 AM
Where:
In Your Neighborhood!
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Monday, May 04, 2015Legislative

Committee for Montgomery - Economic Development Summit


When:
Monday, May 4, 2015 8:00 PM thru 09:00 PM
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 12:00 PM
Where:
ON ZOOM
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Contact Philippa Channer to register - pchanner@ggchamber.org
For More Info:
301.840.1400 x14
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Saturday, May 16, 2015Other Special Event

Gaithersburg Book Festival

Gaithersburg Book Festival
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a literary festival in Gaithersburg, Maryland that was modeled after the National Book Festival in Washington DC. Authors of both national and local acclaim address and interact with readers at a free all-day, outdoor event set on the grounds of Gaithersburg’s City Hall. The event has something for everyone covering a wide range of topics including children's books, memoirs, fiction, non-fiction, historical novels, and much more. The festival includes panel discussions on hot topics in the book world and one-on-one conversations between authors and critics and industry insiders.

Free parking and shuttle buses are available from the Shady Grove Metro station and Lakeforest Mall.

Learn more at gaithersburgbookfestival.org.

When:
Saturday, May 16, 2015 10:00 AM thru 06:00 PM
Where:
Grounds of Gaithersburg City Hall
31 S. Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

TRANSPORTATION WORK SESSION - Rich Parsons

We will continue our discussion on Transportation Infrastructure and develop a work plan for the advocating for our priority projects.

GGCC Members Only!

When:
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 8:30 AM thru 09:30 AM
Where:

ON ZOOM                      

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.                    

Contact Paula Ross to register -  pross@ggchamber.org

 
For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:00 AM thru 09:00 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

Thursday, May 21, 2015Other Special Event

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting

The GGCC will hold its 12th Annual Beer Tasting at the Kentlands Mansion. Each ticket includes a wine-tasting glass and tastings.

 

The event sponsors include:

  • The City of Gaithersburg
  • Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape
  • The Melting Pot Gaithersburg
  • Local 301
  • Not Your Average Joe's
  • Brasserie Beck
  • Asia Nine 
  • Bargain Movers 

 

This year’s wine tasting features a guided wine tasting tutorial four featured wines compliments of Pinky & Pepe of Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape. Also attendees will receive a special discount coupon to use that week in the Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape Kentlands store.

 

The wine will be paired with delicious food from Local 301, Not Your Average Joe's, Brasserie Beck and Asia Nine! Fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate will be served compliments of the Melting Pot Gaithersburg.

 

Cost: Tickets are $35 for GGCC Members & First-Time Visitors; and $65 for Returning Non-Members.


When:
Thursday, May 21, 2015 5:30 PM
Where:
Kentlands Mansion
320 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Registration:
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400 x14
lrowles@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, June 10, 2015Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 12:00 PM
Where:
ON ZOOM
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the meeting.
Contact Philippa Channer to register - pchanner@ggchamber.org
For More Info:
301.840.1400 x14
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