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Thursday, November 19, 2015Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
from Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:00 AM
thru Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:00 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

Saturday, November 28, 2015Other Special Event

Small Business Saturday! 2015

Small Business Saturday! 2015
Small Business Saturday®: one of the biggest days of the year for your local small businesses! In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help business owners with their most pressing need - getting more customers. Four years later, the day continues to rally shoppers nationwide to support local small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

The GGCC is proud to support Small Business Saturday® and encourages you to "shop small, shop local"!

Support GGCC Members! To see a complete listing of our members, visit our GGCC membership directory at: http://cca.ggchamber.org/businesssearch.aspx.

Learn more about Small Business Saturday®: ShopSmall.com/About.

When:
Saturday, November 28, 2015 9:00 AM thru 09:00 PM
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Thursday, December 03, 2015Other Special Event

Celebration Dinner

Celebration Dinner

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 
  

When:
Thursday, December 3, 2015 6:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Where:
Holiday Inn Gaithersburg
2 Montgomery Village Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400 x14
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Friday, December 11, 2015Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Advance Auto Parts

Cutting will occur at 11:15 am. We hope to see you there! 


AGENDA
11:00 AM Networking 
11:15 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 AM Networking & Reception 


When:
Friday, December 11, 2015 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:

Advance Auto Parts
19204 Montgomery Village Avenue
Montgomery Village 

Registration:
Free for All. Advance registration requested.

REGISTER NOW!

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

Wednesday, December 16, 2015Legislative

Committee for Montgomery Legislative Breakfast


When:
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 7:00 AM thru 09:30 AM
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 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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Tuesday, January 19, 2016Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Waredaca Brewing Company

 

A craft farm brewery located on an existing 220 acre horse farm and equestrian facility outside of Laytonsville, MD. They offer a tasting room, patio, and tours of the brewery. They can serve tastings, pints, and provide growler fills. Come and check out Montgomery County's newest brewery.

 

Cutting will occur at 4:15 pm. We hope to see you there!

AGENDA
4:00 PM Networking 
4:15 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
4:30 PM Refreshments & Tour

  

When:
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

Waredaca Brewing Company
4017 Damascus Road
Laytonsville

Registration:
Free for All. Advance registration requested.
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

TOPIC: Economic Development in Montgomery County

SPEAKER: Bob Buchanan, Board Chair of the newly formed Economic Development Corporation

We will start the year off with a global look at Economic Development and how Montgomery County fares in terms of recruitment and retention of highly skilled jobs.

GGCC Members Only!


When:
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 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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Friday, January 29, 2016Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. PLEASE NOTE THIS CUTTING WILL HAPPEN EVEN IF MCPS IS CLOSED. WE WILL SEE YOU THERE.

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery has ten luscious Bundt flavors and forty unique cake designs to choose from plus a trove of unique gifts, charming cards, and inspired decorator items.

Cutting will occur at 8:45 am. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
8:30 AM Networking
8:45 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

  

When:
Friday, January 29, 2016 8:30 AM thru 09:30 AM
Where:

Nothing Bundt Cakes
12133 Darnestown Road
Gaithersburg

Registration:
Free for All. Advance registration requested.
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Thursday, February 04, 2016Other Special Event

PARTNER EVENT: Dinner with Potomac-Bethesda

PARTNER EVENT: Dinner with Potomac-Bethesda

Joint Dinner with the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club

Speaker: Chief Operating Officer - Dr. Andrew Zuckerman

This dinner at Normandie Farm Restaurant is open to all members of Rotary Clubs in Montgomery County and to members of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chambers of Commerce. Dr. Zuckerman will discuss the Montgomery County Public Schools’ strategic plan for meeting predictable demographic changes, which could involve redrawing school boundaries, major shifts in the school system’s capital budgets, possible school closings, and possible increases in class sizes. In a tough budgetary environment, the implications of meeting these demographic changes could be very significant.

 

Dinner will be served. Cost is $24 per person.
Please bring a check with you made payable to the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club, thank you.  

 

Advance Registration is Required. 


When:
Thursday, February 4, 2016 6:15 PM thru 08:30 PM
Where:
Normandie Farm Restaurant
10710 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Registration:
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400 x14
lrowles@ggchamber.org

Wednesday, February 10, 2016Other Special Event

SEMINAR: GGCC Entrepreneur Breakfast II

SEMINAR: GGCC Entrepreneur Breakfast II

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. WE WIL UPDATE YOU IN CASE OF SNOW BUT AS OF RIGHT NOW, MONDAY, WE ARE ON. THANK YOU.

Choosing the Right Partners : GGCC Entrepreneur Breakfast Series

One of the most important factors of a startup's success is having a strong founding team.  This includes: when and if you should have a partner, how you know who the best partners are for you, and best practices for productive partner relationships. 
 
The morning will begin with our Keynote Speaker Shahab Kaviani, Co-founder of Breezio who will speak on “Choosing the Right Partners”.
 
He will be followed by a panel discussion of entrepreneurs. Each panelist will share their story, how they chose their partners, what motivated them to take the entrepreneurial leap, and they will answer the question- what makes their partnerships strong?  
 

 

Panel Includes:
Jerry Therrien, Therrien Waddell, Inc.
Pinky Rodgers,  Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape
Robyn Quinter, Quinter Design
Devang Shah, Shah & Kishore

 

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

Sponsored by: Holy Cross Health  


When:
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7:45 AM thru 09:30 AM
Where:

Montgomery College
BioScience Education Center
20200 Observation Drive
Germantown

Registration:

Chamber Members & Guests: $20
 

  
For More Info:
Laura Rowles
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 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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Thursday, February 11, 2016Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE MOST WELCOME.

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Floor & Decor.

Floor & Decor is a leading specialty retailer in the hard-surface flooring market, offering the industry’s broadest selection of ceramic, stone, tile, wood and laminate flooring. With a focus on residential remodeling, Floor & Decor sources directly from manufacturers around the globe to bring the world’s best and most-innovative flooring to its customers, at the lowest prices in the marketplace. In addition, Floor & Decor stocks the necessary tools, decorative materials and related accessories for flooring projects. Stores typically range in size from 60,000-80,000 square feet and each store stocks approximately 3,400 products. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga.

Cutting will occur at 2:45 pm. We hope to see you there! 

AGENDA
2:30 PM Networking 
2:45 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
3:00 PM Refreshments & Tour

  

When:
Thursday, February 11, 2016 2:30 PM thru 03:30 PM
Where:
Floor & Decor
18501 N. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg
Registration:
Free for All. Advance registration requested.
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

Economic Development Committee Worksession
From Theory to Action

The February meeting will focus on how the GGCC can help support the Economic Development of Gaithersburg and Germantown. We need your ideas on how to help bring jobs to the Upcounty.


GGCC Members Only!

When:
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 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, February 18, 2016Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, February 18, 2016 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

Friday, February 19, 2016Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Nalley Fresh.

Come discover and taste Nalley Fresh Salads, Wraps and Bowls. Personalize a bowl, wrap or salad on the spot or order online. Start with a chef's selection or use your inner chef. Always fresh and healthy choices.

 

Cutting will occur at 12:15 pm. We hope to see you there!

 

AGENDA
12:00 PM Networking 
12:15 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:30 PM Refreshments & Tour

  

When:
Friday, February 19, 2016 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
Nalley Fresh
261 Kentlands Boulevard
Gaithersburg
Registration:
Free for All. Advance registration requested.
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, March 09, 2016Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 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, March 11, 2016Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Tri State Restorations LLC.

 

Tri State Restorations specializes in emergency cleanup and restorations of commercial and residential damaged by mold, water and floods, sewer backup, and fire and smoke in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. For years their priority has been to provide the highest quality remediation service with the quickest response time for all emergencies. Come learn more about them and support one of our newest GGCC Members. 

 

Cutting will occur at 11:15 am. We hope to see you there! 

 

AGENDA
11:00 AM Networking 
11:15 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 PM Refreshments & Tour
 

  

When:
Friday, March 11, 2016 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:

Tri State Restorations
22530 Gateway Center Drive
Suite 600
Clarksburg 

Registration:
Free for All. Advance registration requested.
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

Visit to the newly opened National CyberSecurity Center of Excellence

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) works with experts from industry, government, and academia to address businesses’ most pressing cybersecurity problems with practical, standards-based solutions using commercially available technologies.  

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

GGCC Members Only  


When:
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 8:30 AM
Where:

National CyberSecurity Center of Excellence

9700 Great Seneca HIghway, Rockville, MD

For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org
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Thursday, March 17, 2016Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, March 17, 2016 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

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