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GGCC Holds Mixer at Asbury
Gaithersburg/Germantown, MD – Friday, March 15 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held a Business Networking After Five on March 13 at Asbury Methodist Village, one of Montgomery County’s leading retirement communities, offering apartments and villas, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. This was Asbury’s 8th year in a row sponsoring a Business Networking After Five. “Asbury is a great asset in our community. Not only do they provide a tremendous service, they are a major employer. Having an event at Asbury not only allows them to highlight their wonderful facility, it allows the Chamber to showcase our great…
GGCC Non-Profit Cluster Meeting Held
Gaithersburg, MD – Thursday, March 7 – Recently the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) created a program – the Non-Profit Cluster – to provide support to its non-profit members. The Non-Profit Cluster is network of non-profits, foundations, business partners and individuals dedicated to supporting GGCC’s non-profit members by becoming a resource to each other, a voice for the community and by raising the awareness of the important role and work of our non-profit community. “We are very proud of our non-profit group. It is a great way for the Chamber to give back to the community by providing an opportunity…
GGCC Holds “Affordable Care Act” Seminar
Gaithersburg, MD – Friday, February 15 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) hosted a seminar on the Affordable Care Act for its members and the community on February 13. Asbury Methodist Village was the Gold Sponsor and Lifetime Benefits, LLC & LifeWork Strategies, LLC were the Silver Sponsor of the event. Held at the Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg those that attended were able to get a better understanding of what the Affordable Care Act is, the provisions of the act and how they affect them, their business & their employees and what specifically they have to do and when….
Gazette’s Burkinshaw Named to GGCC Board
Gaithersburg, MD – Thursday, February 7 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce has named Neil Burkinshaw a director. Burkinshaw is the Gazette’s Director of Advertising for Montgomery County. In January, Burkinshaw of Germantown was named advertising director for Montgomery County, succeeding Trina LaPier. Previously, Burkinshaw was advertising director and publisher with Greater Washington Publishing an affiliate of Washington Post. He also was a manager with Gannett.
GGCC to Hold Seminar on “Affordable HealthCare Act”
Gaithersburg, MD – Wednesday, January 23 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will host a seminar on the Affordable Healthcare Act for its members and the community on February 13. Asbury Methodist Village is the Gold Sponsor and Lifetime Benefits, LLC is the Silver Sponsor of this event. Event details are as follow: “Affordable Healthcare Act” Seminar Presented by Kevin Yang, Chief Information Officer of Maryland Health Benefit Exchange DATE: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:00-10:00am ABOUT THE SEMINAR: · What is Obama Care and how does it affect you · Understand the provisions of the act and how they…
Bennigan’s Clarksburg celebrates their Grand Opening
Gaithersburg, MD – Tuesday, January 15 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Bennigan’s Clarksburg. The restaurant is located at 23315 Frederick Road, Clarksburg. The ceremony was conducted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Bennigan’s Clarksburg is a legendary, chef-driven neighborhood pub with crowd pleasing food and drinks. To learn more about Bennigan’s, visit: www.bennigansclarksburg.com. BELOW: Bennigan’s Clarksburg Ribbon Cutting Ceremony conducted by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce on January 15, 2013. Pictured (l:r) Bennigan’s General Manager Miguel Guardado, Bennigan’s Managing Partner Dan Poudrier, Bennigan’s Clarksburg Owners Dr. Joe & Bette Buffington,…
GGCC Legislative Agenda Released
Gaithersburg, MD – Friday, January 4 – Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (January 3, 2013) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will continue its tradition of taking an active role in advocating and responding to issues of importance to the economic health of our community to create a more business friendly environment for Montgomery County and the State of Maryland. In 2013, GGCC will continue to support efforts that encourage new business development, as well as the retention and growth of existing businesses. Our economic development efforts hinge upon addressing the transportation infrastructure needs within the County. To that end, our…