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New Swim School Opens in Gaithersburg That Is Unlike Any Other Training Facility

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (October 12, 2018) – A new swim lab has opened that allows swimmers to be comfortable and confident in the water and to help competitive swimmers excel at their highest level. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported SwimLabs Montgomery County and celebrated the grand opening of their new location by conducting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, October 12, 2018. They are located at 353 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg, MD. At SwimLabs Montgomery County, they recognize the importance of learning how to swim safe and correct, the first time. This unique facility creates the perfect environment…

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New Drug Addiction Treatment Center Opens in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (October 12, 2018) – A new drug treatment center has opened in Gaithersburg to help addicted individuals stop compulsive drug seeking and use. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported The Freedom Center and celebrated the grand opening of their new location by conducting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 11, 2018. They are located at 202 Perry Parkway, Suite 5, Gaithersburg, MD. “As the founder of this beautiful facility, I am honored to be able to open a program to help others in my hometown,” said Sam Kesaris. The Freedom Center is an Intensive Outpatient…

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Chamber Kicks Off Fall with Networking Mingle

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (October 4, 2018) – The leaves are changing, it’s starting to get a little cooler, but at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) we are turning up the heat and just getting started with events this fall for everyone. We kicked off October with a Fall networking mingle at DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors, located at 100 Lakeforest Boulevard, Suite 650, Gaithersburg, MD, on October 3, 2018. To mark the occasion, DeLeon & Stang had donation boxes around the office – and made a matching donation to – for The Dick and Jody Vilardo Foundation, which…

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Chamber Holds 13th Annual Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (October 2, 2018) – Thirteen years ago, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) established the Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing (UCBBB) which affords Chamber members and Upcounty Business Leaders an opportunity to discuss legislative issues with their elected officials. On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, the GGCC was honored to have Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett; and State Senators Cheryl Kagan, District 17; and Brian Feldman, District 15, as their guest speakers at its 13th Annual UCBBB. “It’s so important for businesses to work closely with our legislators. We are fortunate to have a great relationship with our…

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Kids Can Learn How to Code in Germantown

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 27, 2018) – Prepare to be amazed as your child gains ninja coding skills and confidence along their journey from white to black belt at Germantown’s newest spot to code for kids. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Code Ninjas and celebrated the grand opening of their new location by conducting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, September 27, 2018. They are located at 12974 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD. At Code Ninjas, kids (ages 7-14) have fun building video games while learning to code. Their curriculum is structured on a martial arts theme, so kids…

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You Can Now Enroll in Training to Minimize Safety Risks & Feel Prepared

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 27, 2018) – Three business-owner members of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC), who met each other at various networking and membership events, have formed a new business partnership called “C.A.S.E. Training”. The mission is to effectively empower others is through sharing knowledge. C.A.S.E. stands for Confident, Aware, Safe and Empowered. The new partnership is made up of: Ron David, Owner of I.C.E. Firearms & Defensive Training; Sonja Der, owner of Bridge Performance Coaching; and, Kari Primozic, owner of Courageous Living Coaching. The GGCC supported C.A.S.E. Training and celebrated the new partnership by conducting a Ribbon…

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Establish Yourself as a Leader

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 27, 2018) – Prepare yourself for career leadership at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce’s (GGCC) 2nd Annual “Level Up” seminar at Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus (JHU MCC), 9605 Medical Center Drive, Room 123, Rockville, Maryland on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP? Our “Level Up” seminar is an opportunity for professional development, focused on growing members as an individual both personally and professionally, while providing opportunities to build skill sets and advance to the next level. Folks interested in “re-defining leadership” are invited to join the GGCC on October 16,…

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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Honors Its Volunteers and Awards Four

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 21, 2018) –In a time-honored tradition, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored its volunteers at its membership picnic. The Business Networking after Five event on Tuesday, September 20. The event was held at and sponsored by Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc. in Gaithersburg. The GGCC holds its annual picnic in honor of its volunteers who generously give their time and talents to the Chamber. These remarkable people are an integral part of the Chamber and its success. The event is held annually at Smokey Glen Farm – an active supporter of the GGCC – a…

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GGCC Annual Membership Picnic Slated for September 20th

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 18, 2018) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will honor its volunteers, shows its commitment to volunteerism and recognize its Chamber stars at the Business Networking After Five / Annual Membership Picnic event on Thursday, September 20, 2018. The event will be held at and is sponsored by Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc. in Gaithersburg. The GGCC holds its annual picnic in honor of its volunteers who generously give their time and talents to the Chamber. These remarkable people are an integral part of the Chamber and its success. The GGCC has over 120 active…

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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Golf Tournament a Success Despite Hurricane Florence

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Golfers were able to tee off & complete 18-holes of golf at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) 28th Annual Business Golf Classic despite the forecast of “Hurricane Florence” in the midst. Over 75 players, teed off at Worthington Manor Golf Club, 8329 Fingerboard Road, Urbana, Maryland on Friday, September 14, 2018. “Planning a golf outing with the threat of a hurricane looming is not for the faint hearted. But we stuck with the plan, the weather was on our side and had a great day”, said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC Executive Director. The chamber’s tournament affords golfers the opportunity to…

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