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GGCC Young Professionals Group Celebrates Two-Year’s
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 14, 2014) –Over 50 Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) Member & Guests gathered at Smokey Glen Farm last week to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Group (YPG). The Chamber’s YPG is packed with lots of enthusiasm and high aspirations from happy hours, to lunch and learns to committee meetings. The mission of the group is to make the Gaithersburg-Germantown communities and surrounding areas a great place to live and work by harnessing the strength of our communities to make positive change. The YPG’s started on May 2, 2012 and celebrated their two-year…
GGCC 11th Annual Wine Tasting Slated for May 22
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 14, 2014) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will hold its 11th Annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Road, in Gaithersburg. Over 100 area business leaders will be in attendance. “The wine tasting is a top-notch event with great food and wine pairings plus networking like you wouldn’t believe,” said Anita Anderson, GGCC Board Member / Vice Chair of Events The event sponsors include: The City of Gaithersburg, DrinkMore Water, the Melting Pot Gaithersburg, The Prime Choice Caterers and Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape. This…
GGCC to Host County Executive Forum in the Upcounty
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (April 4, 2014) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber will host the County Executive Primary Forum in light of the upcoming Gubernatorial Primary Elections slated for June 24, 2014. Press and the public are invited to join us on Thursday, May 29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Montgomery College, Globe Hall, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Forum Candidates will include: -Phil Andrews-Doug Duncan-Ike Leggett This is a great opportunity for our member, local businesses and the public to talk with the candidates about their concerns. Attendees will also hear from the candidates on the various…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Jo’s Comfort Zone
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 13, 2014) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Jo’s Comfort Zone. Jo’s Comfort Zone is located in the Kentland’s at 118 Market Street in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Monday, May 12, 2014. Jo’s Comfort Zone is a retail store of doctor recommended footwear and orthotics. Owner JoAnn Epps has a history in sales of brand-name footwear and expertise in orthotics for shoes. Epp’s hospitality comes through in her friendliness and her professionalism is revealed in her expertise on footwear. Learn more about them at: www.joscomfortzone.com. (l:r) Lewis…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Largent’s Restaurant & Bar
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Largent’s Restaurant & Bar. Largent’s Restaurant & Bar is located in the Kentland’s at 654 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Thursday, May 2, 2014. Largent’s Restaurant & Bar is the place “where families eat and grown-ups meet”. Largent’s is a modern family, neighborhood and sports bar establishment. They serve American cuisine with fresh ingredients. Learn more about them at: www.largentsatkentlands.com. (l:r) Largent’s Restaurant & Bar Owners Christine D’Amato, Dave D’Amato, Montgomery County Sherriff Darren Popkin, Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike”…
GGCC Joins Forces with MoCo DED for “Increase Your Business Strength” Campaign
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett & Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Steve Silverman joined Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) Executive Director Marilyn Balcombe and other local chamber and business support organization executives to officially launch the” Increase Your Business Strength” local marketing campaign. This campaign stems from the DED’s strategic plan to help increase membership in local business organizations. Membership allows business owners to network with one another, develop leads, learn from various seminars and programs offered, and help shape business- friendly public policy. To support this effort, DED initiated a local marketing campaign in conjunction with nearly 20…
GGCC Holds Women Balancing Life & Business Luncheon
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held a “Women Balancing Life and Business” Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg on Friday April 11, 2014. The Women Balancing Life & Business (WBLB) committee is charged with: growing and developing personally and professionally in the company of women. This committee addresses the “whole” woman and the element of balance between life and business. The luncheon topic was “Image, Video and the Professional Woman” presented by Kim Foley of Brand in Focus. Attendees learned the importance of image for the professional woman; why video and image working together is crucial for success and…
GGCC Holds Business Networking Before Nine at IWLA
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held a “Business Networking Before Nine” at The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. IWLA is located at 707 Conservation Lane in Gaithersburg. “It’s always great to see so many people come out to our events. It shows how valuable face-to-face networking still is. Even with all the virtual options we have for communicating, sitting down and having a cup of coffee is still one of the best options for getting to know someone,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC Executive Director. IWLA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting…
GGCC Joins Forces with MoCo DED for “Increase Your Business Strength” Campaign
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) has partnered with the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) and other local business organizations to promote the “Increase Your Business Strength: Join Your Local Chamber of Commerce” campaign. “This is a great partnership with the Department of Economic Development. It is in everyone’s best interest to have an engaged business community. Having the DED encourage businesses to join their local Chamber is a great way for the DED to support the local business groups and also help the individual businesses become more involved,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC Executive Director. A sign promoting the campaign…
GGCC Announces 2014 Candidate Forums in the Upcounty
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will hold two candidate forums in light of the upcoming Gubernatorial Primary Elections slated for June 24, 2014. Press and the public are invited to join us & the Rockville Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 6 at the County Council District 3 Forum and Thursday, May 29 at the GGCC County Executive Democratic Primary Forum. This is a great opportunity for our member, local businesses and the public to talk with the candidates about their concerns. Attendees will also hear from the candidates on the various issues impacting the business community in Gaithersburg,…