Grow Your Business & Play Golf at the Same Time! The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber's Annual Business Golf Classic will be held on Friday, September 11 at Worthington Manor Golf Club with a 9:30 AM shotgun.

This tournament is intended to offer enjoyable golf and the opportunity to network. Meet business owners, representatives and supporters of business as you complete your round. Incredible prizes, golf contests, food and drinks await you on this unique golf experience.

Sponsorships are now available and golfers are wanted. A Portion of the proceeds supports the Montgomery College Scholarship Fund.

Tournament Schedule:
Driving Range Open: 7:30 am
Registration Begins: 7:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am
Putt*A*Rama: 9:00 am
Shotgun Start: 9:30 am|
Award Reception: 3:00 pm

Tournament Features:

• Scramble Scoring
• Beat The Pro
• Hole In One Contest
• Closest to the Pin
• Longest Drive
• Seated Massages Compliments of Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
• And more..........

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Tournament
City of Gaithersburg
Genesis Security Systems, LLC
Hughes Network Systems, LLC
Montgomery College Germantown Campus
PCC Construction Components, Inc.

Golfer Gift
DeLeon & Stang CPAs & Advisors
Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union 

Award Reception Sponsor
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Gaudreau, Inc. ARCHITECTS | PLANNERS
Scheer Partners, Inc.  

Lunch Sponsor
Lakeforest Mall

Putt-A-Rama
Therrien Waddell, Inc. 

Golf Balls
A.B. Veirs & Sons Paving 

Beverage Cart
Linowes and Blocher, LLP 

Long Drive Women
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered

Long Drive Men
GeneDx

Closest to the Pin Men
Bob Cowdrey

Eagle Contest
EagleBank 

Tee Sponsors

• Asbury Methodist Village
• DVA Architects
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
• General Insurance Group, Inc.
• Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
• Harp & Shamrock Society
• Monument Bank
• Quinter Design
• Revere Bank
• Rodgers Consulting, Inc.
• Shannon & Luchs Insurance Agency Inc.
• Stein Sperling Bennett Dejong Driscoll & Greenfeig PC
• WLR Automotive Group, Inc.

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Senor Tequila's. Senor Tequila's is an authentic Mexican border dining experience. Staying true to this experience, Senor Tequilas boasts all the traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients. Cutting will occur at 10:15 am. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
10:00 AM Networking 
10:15 AM Ribbon Cutting
10:30 AM Networking & Reception 

TOPIC: Update on the Hercules Pinkney Life Sciences Park

SPEAKER: Martha Schoonmaker, Executive Director

GGCC Members Only!

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Ted's Montana Grill. Inspired by the pioneer spirit of the American West, Ted's Montana Grill is committed to serving honest food served with genuine hospitality. The menu is known for its modern interpretation of hand-prepared, 100-percent fresh, classic American food. The chef inspired menu features the finest cuts and best selection of bison, including high-quality, flavorful steaks and award-winning burgers amongst a variety of other unique menu items. Cutting will occur at 4:00 pm. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
3:30 PM Networking 
3:45 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting
4:00-4:30 PM Networking & Reception 

Are Entrepreneur’s Born or Made: GGCC Entrepreneur Breakfast

The morning will kick-off with a keynote speaker, followed by a panel discussion of "home- grown" entrepreneurs. Each panelist will share their "entrepreneur" story, what motivated them to take the entrepreneurial leap, and they will answer the question-- are entrepreneurs born or made?"

Registration begins at 7:45, program begins promptly at 8:15

Program:
"Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made" with Oliver Schlake, University of Maryland

Entrepreneur Panel with:

• John Compton, GeneDx
  
• Angela Graham, Quality Biological, Inc.
  
• Ellen Bogage, Chesapeake Public Strategies
  

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.

TOPIC:

Milestone Business Park

VIBRANT 24/7 MIXED-USE TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT

Come and learn more about this exciting project in Germantown. 

The Gaithersburg-Germantown will host a "Meet the Candidates" Coffee & Conversations in light of the upcoming Gaithersburg City Election on  Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

GGCC Members & press are invited to join us on Thursday, October 22 at Corner Bakery and Meet the Candidates.

This is a great opportunity for our members and local businesses to talk with the candidates about their concerns. The format will be opening remarks from candidates and then an opportunity to mix and mingle with them over a cup-o-joe.

Invited Candidates include:

For Mayor:
Jud Ashman
Henry Marraffa
Darlene Bell-Zuccarelli

For Council:
Neil Harris
Laurie Anne-Sayles
Ryan Spiegel
Robert Wu

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of C2 Education.C2 Education is a tutoring and test-prep company. They help students from K-12th Grade to improve test scores and grades in math, reading, writing, AP classes, and more. Cutting will occur at 1:15 pm. We hope to see you there!

AGENDA
1:00 PM Networking 
1:15 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1:30 PM Networking & Reception

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. NO WALK INS!

National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Briefing on NIST and their role in Cybersecurity. After the meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the NetZero residential home on the campus of NIST.

NIST is a secured facility.

Please arrive at 8:00 AM to allow time to go through security. You will need an ID AND your vehicle registration with you.

Join us at our biggest bash of the year the "Annual Celebration Dinner and Awards Ceremony - Celebrating 66 Years!"

The evening events include:

• The installation of the 2016 Board of Directors
• Silent auction
• Dinner
• Music
• Presentation of the Annual “You Made a Difference Award”
• Announcement of the “9th Annual Small Business of the Year” award
• Announcement of the "3rd Annual Young Professional of the Year” award
• The awarding of the Montgomery College Scholarships funded by GGCC Businesses to Montgomery College students

Sponsorships Available:

• Title Sponsor: TAKEN
• Gold Sponsor: $2,000
• Silver Sponsor: $800.00
• Bronze Sponsor: $300
• Table Sponsor: $1,200
• SBY Table: TAKEN
• YPG Table: TAKEN
• Scholarship Table: $1,000
• GGCC Member / Spouse / Guest Ticket Per Person: $100 (Early Bird until 11/2)
• GGCC Member / Spouse / Guest Ticket Per Person: $125

NOTE: When registering please make your dinner selection of beef/chicken combo or vegetarian. Thank you! 

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Title

• City of Gaithersburg

Gold

• Holy Cross Health
• Hughes Network Systems, LLC

Young Professional of the Year Award Table Sponsor

• Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

Small Business of the Year Award Table Sponsor

• CFR Engineering