Chamber Members Bake for Good
Gaithersburg, MD (February 28, 2019) – In order to achieve success, we must be open to collaboration with others. Partnerships can come in all shapes and sizes & regardless of who you partner with, partnerships can help unlock access to an entirely new community; or in this case benefit the community. Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) members & guests gathered at JK Moving Services in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 for its Business Networking Before Nine. This wasn’t your typical business networking event, it was two-fold, networking for work & networking for good. What stemmed from an annual kid baking program at Johns…
Chamber Networking Event to Raise Awareness for Food Insecurity in County
Gaithersburg, MD (February 22, 2019) –Five thousand Montgomery County Public School students have experienced -over the past seven years- King Arthur Flour’s “Bake for Good” program at Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus (JHU). The kids program affords them the opportunity to share what it feels like to bake and give to those in need. King Arthur Flour (KAF) wanted to take it up a notch this year and take on an entire city for a month. The concept is simple, pledge to share a homemade baked good with a loved one or someone in your community, all while addressing issues of food insecurity. We…
Gaithersburg Has a New IT Company
Gaithersburg, MD (February 12, 2019) – TeamLogic IT -a local IT company with a national presence- in Gaithersburg is officially open for business. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported TeamLogic IT on the grand opening of their new location on Friday, February 8, 2019. They are located at 12105 Darnestown Road #10, Gaithersburg, Maryland. They provide IT Services and Solutions to enable business growth, increase productivity, and to reduce business risks. TeamLogic IT owner, Chip-Yong Ng. has a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. He is skilled in project management, operations management, requirements analysis,…
The Chamber Weighs in on the MARC Rail Communities Sector Plan
PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY MARC Rail Communities Sector Plan – Boyds and Germantown | Marilyn Balcombe, President & CEO February 13, 2019 The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber has actively engaged in the development of Germantown for most of our 70 years. When the 1989 Master Plan was updated with the 2009 Germantown Employment Area Sector Plan, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber commissioned a study by the Urban Land Institute as a precursor to the master plan review. We are invested in the Germantown reaching its full potential and welcome the MARC Rail Communities Sector Plan. With seven MARC train stations between Points of Rock and the…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Kicks Off the New Year with Its First Ribbon Cutting
Gaithersburg, MD (January 15, 2019) – Hollier Eyecare, located in the Muddy Branch Square shopping center, is now open for business. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Hollier Eyecare on the grand opening of their new location on Friday, January 11, 2019. They are located at 832 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland. In their 10th year, they decided growth was needed to ensure the best practices for their current and new patients. Hollier Eyecare has a diverse and sophisticated frame selection in a new, modern facility with the latest, cutting-technology to address all of your eye care needs. Dr….
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Awards Over $4,500 in Montgomery College Scholarships
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 13, 2018) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is proud of its Montgomery College Scholarship Program. Our local economy relies on an educated workforce. The Chamber Scholarship provides financial assistance to Montgomery College students pursuing higher education. Each year, with the help of its donors, the Chamber awards students Montgomery College Scholarships at its Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. “The Chamber is proud of our Montgomery College Scholarship Program. No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. At the Chamber, we know that our local economy relies on an…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Launches New Marketing Video
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 13, 2018) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) has launched a new business attraction and retention video to highlight why the GGCC is a great organization for business. It also shows that by working together, the Chamber provides a wide range of valuable services to support businesses as they locate and grow here. The GGCC is home to businesses of all sizes – including cutting-edge biotech firms, manufacturing companies, real estate development teams, restaurants, retailers and hotels. YouTube is the world’s second largest search engine and third most visited site after Google and Facebook. As…
Auxilium Technology Named the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber’s Small Business of the
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 12, 2018) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Auxilium Technology as the recipient of the 12th Annual Small Business of the Year Award (SBY) on December 6, 2018; as a part of their Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The award was presented by Aj Nwoga with M&T Bank. “Auxilium Technology is the great small business that exudes passion & success for their business. They excel in many areas, including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement, and customer service. We are honored to recognize Ed and his team for their success, innovation, and contributions to economic…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Awards Names its Young Professional of the Year
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 12, 2018) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded David McCormick-Goodhart, Financial Advisor at Savant Capital Management, as the recipient of the 6th Annual Young Professional of the Year Award (YPG) at the Chamber’s Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The award was presented by Laura Volovski of Adventist HealthCare. Adventist HealthCare was the sponsor of this year’s Young Professional of the Year award. “It’s great to see the next generation of business professionals become leaders in their own right. Not only is David great at what he does, he is a community leader. He is a…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber 2019 Board of Directors Inducted
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 11, 2018) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce its 2019 Board of Directors. They are the leaders of the business community. “We have a great Board and I’m looking forward to a new year”, said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President / CEO. The board was inducted on Thursday, December 6, 2018.The ceremony was conducted by Charles Barkley, at the Hilton, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. As a board member, they are assuming considerable responsibility for the smooth functioning of the chamber board of directors and the efficient and effective operation of the organization….