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Tuesday, November 01, 2016Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: No Strings Happy Hour at Majestic

Ribbon Cutting: No Strings Happy Hour at Majestic
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE MOST WELCOME! SEE YOU THERE.

Gather at Majestic for an Impromptu Gathering and celebrate the grand opening of this new community apartment complex with an informal ribbon cutting ceremony. Cocktails and appetizers provided. Take a tour of the Watkins Mill Town Center’s newest apartments. A fun & exciting event for all.

When:
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 4:30 PM thru 06:00 PM
Where:
The Majestic
116 Paramount Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Registration:
Free, advance registration required. 
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Wednesday, November 02, 2016Committee Meeting

Corporate Social Responsibility Forum

Corporate Social Responsibility Forum

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. GGCC & CVC MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO WALK-IN.

 

Join the Chamber's Non-Profit Group for a panel discussion on nonprofit/corporate partnerships where we will converse about:

 

  • What does a successful partnership look like?  
  • How does a nonprofit leader build and maintain a partnership? 
  • When is a partnership equitable?
  • Why it's not all about funding

 

About:

Gain insight to create meaningful partnerships that are "win-win-win," equally benefiting the nonprofit's mission, the business's objectives, and the community at large. Sarah Burnett, Executive Director of Corporate Volunteer Council, will provide a brief keynote and will moderate the panel. Our panelists, owners/leaders of local businesses and nonprofits, will highlight some of their most successful and interesting partnerships, followed by a Q&A session. Panelists will include Rebuilding Together Montgomery County, Operation Second Chance, Fleet Feet Sports Gaithersburg, Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape and others.


 

Coffee and light refreshments provided compliments of Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy.  

 

  

When:
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 9:00 AM thru 10:30 AM
Where:

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy 
220 Perry Parkway, Suite 8
Gaithersburg 

Registration:
GGCC & CVC-MC Members Only
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Thursday, November 03, 2016Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

SPEAKER: David Petr, President and CEO of Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation

TOPIC: Economic Development Strategy for Montgomery County. This is a great opportunity to meet David and learn more about his plans for growing jobs in the County.

 

GGCC Members Only!


When:
Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:30 AM thru 09:30 AM
Where:

Montgomery College Germantown Campus Paul Peck Building (Goldenrod Bldg)

20271 Goldenrod Lane Room 2059 (NEW ROOM #)

Directions: From I-270 take 118 Germantown Road Exit East, then take the 1st street EAST of I-270, turn right on Goldenrod Lane, it is the first building on the left.

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION - Please park in the second lot PAST THE BUILDING - Spaces are marked GIC Reserved or GIC Visitor.

For More Info:
Marilyn Balcombe
301.840.1400 x15
mbalcombe@ggchamber.org
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Friday, November 04, 2016Orientation 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.


When:
Friday, November 4, 2016 8:00 AM thru 09:30 AM
Where:
Homewood Suites Gaithersburg
805 Russell Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Registration:
GGCC Members Only Please!  
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Wednesday, November 09, 2016Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, November 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, November 11, 2016Committee Meeting

Celebration Dinner Committee Meeting

Celebration Dinner Committee Meeting
Please come and help plan the biggest bash of the year, our Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony.

When:
Friday, November 11, 2016 10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
Where:
GGCC
910 Clopper Road
Suite 205N
Gaithersburg
Registration:
GGCC Members Only!

REGISTER NOW!


Wednesday, November 16, 2016Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 4:56 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, November 17, 2016Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, November 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

Friday, November 18, 2016Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Potomac Care Pharmacy

Ribbon Cutting: Potomac Care Pharmacy

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Potomac Care Pharmacy.

 

Come and support Potomac Care Pharmacy as they celebrate their grand opening. Potomac Care Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy focused on personalized care for North Potomac, Darnestown, Rockville, Gaithersburg and surrounding communities. They bring hearts and smarts to pharmacy care. They offer prescription services, medical supplies, wellness programs, and selected nutrition and supplements. Come and discover them!

 

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 Refreshments & Networking

  

When:
Friday, November 18, 2016 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
Potomac Care Pharmacy
12103 Darnestown Road
North Potomac 
Registration:
Free for All. Advance registration requested.

REGISTER NOW!

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

Saturday, November 26, 2016Other Special Event

Small Business Saturday! 2016

Small Business Saturday! 2016
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 26, 2016 9:00 AM thru 09:00 PM
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Thursday, December 08, 2016Other Special Event

Celebration Dinner

Celebration Dinner

Join us at our biggest bash of the year the "Annual Celebration Dinner and Awards Ceremony - Celebrating 67 Years!"

 

The evening events include:

  • The installation of the 2017 Board of Directors
  • Silent auction
  • Dinner
  • Music
  • Presentation of the Annual “You Made a Difference Award”
  • Announcement of the “10th Annual Small Business of the Year” award
  • Announcement of the "4th 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: $3,000
  • Gold Sponsor: $2,000
  • Silver Sponsor: $800.00
  • Bronze Sponsor: $300
  • Table Sponsor: $1,200
  • SBY Table: $1,200
  • YPG Table: TAKEN
  • Scholarship Table: $1,000
  • GGCC Member / Spouse / Guest Ticket Per Person: $100 (Early Bird until 11/1)
  • GGCC Member / Spouse / Guest Ticket Per Person: $125


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

Title
City of Gaithersburg
 
Gold
Hughes Network Systems, LLC
Montgomery College Germantown Campus
 
Young Professional of the Year Award
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
 
Silver
PEPCO
Rodgers Consulting, Inc.
Therrien Waddell, Inc.
Universities at Shady Grove
 
Bronze
Cartridge on Wheels
DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors
First National Bank
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered
Maryland Soccer Foundation
Paul Simonetti, Allstate Insurance
Pettit Companies
 
 
Table
Contemporaries, Inc.
 Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Hughes Network Systems, LLC
Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus
Lerner Enterprises
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Special Event
Bargain Movers
Crown Trophy  


When:
Thursday, December 8, 2016 6:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Where:
Holiday Inn Gaithersburg
2 Montgomery Village Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Registration:
Cancellation Policy: Payment is expected if reservation is not cancelled within 72 hours of the event. Thank you.
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400 x14
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Thursday, December 15, 2016Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, December 15, 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, December 16, 2016Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Seneca Creek Community Church

Ribbon Cutting: Seneca Creek Community Church

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Seneca Creek Community Church

 

Come and support Seneca Creek Community Church as they celebrate their grand opening of their new space for children & students . Come and discover them!

 

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 Refreshments & Networking

  

When:
Friday, December 16, 2016 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:

Seneca Creek Community Church
13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100
Gaithersburg 

Registration:
Free for All. Advance registration requested.

REGISTER NOW!

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

Wednesday, January 11, 2017Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 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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Wednesday, January 18, 2017Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

SPEAKER: Kavita Verma, Director of Recruitment and Location Services, State of Maryland

 

TOPIC: Economic Development in the State of Maryland. Come and learn more about the State's strategy for attracting jobs to Maryland. 

 

GGCC Members Only!


When:
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 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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Thursday, January 19, 2017Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, January 19, 2017 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, January 27, 2017Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Firebirds

Ribbon Cutting: Firebirds

You're invited to the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Firebirds Wood Fired Grill.

 

Come and support Firebirds Wood Fired Grill as they celebrate their grand opening of their new restaurant at The Spectrum Town Center. Firebirds will be providing sample appetizers, iced tea, water & lemonade. Come and discover them!

 

Cutting will occur at 11:45 am. We hope to see you there!

 

AGENDA
11:30 AM Networking 
11:45 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:00 PM Refreshments & Networking

  

When:
Friday, January 27, 2017 11:30 AM thru 12:30 PM
Where:

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
390 Spectrum Avenue
Gaithersburg 

Registration:
Free for All business folks. Advance registration requested.
For More Info:
Laura R.
301.840.1400
lrowles@ggchamber.org
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Wednesday, February 08, 2017Committee Meeting

Events Committee Meeting

All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 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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Wednesday, February 15, 2017Committee Meeting

Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

TOPIC: Gaithersburg Update

SPEAKERS: Tom Lonergan, Director of Economic Development and John Schlichting, Director of Planning, City of Gaithersburg

This is a great overview of all the development activity within the City of Gaithersburg.

GGCC Members Only!


When:
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 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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Thursday, February 16, 2017Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting
All Chamber Members Welcome

When:
Thursday, February 16, 2017 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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