Your Advocacy Worked! Tipped Wage Bill and Wage Commission Bill are Withdrawn.
THANK YOU to our GGCC restaurants and hospitality members, Economic Development Committee members, and Board members who sent emails, visited County Council, and testified to Council! Councilmember Jawando has WITHDRAWN both pieces of legislation thanks to your advocacy. You may have seen the GGCC’s strong opposition to two recent anti-business bills that were introduced to County Council by Councilmember Will Jawando (at large). Click here for a summary of our statements to Council, including those statements made in partnership with several other Chambers of Commerce. The bills are: Bill 35-23 Elimination of the Tipped Wage Bill 34-23 Establishment of a…
Browse GGCC’s 2024 Digital Membership Directory!
Full of great articles about the history of the Upcounty, the Chamber, and the past year’s events, in addition to a printed membership list!
GGCC installs 2024 Board of Directors
The 2024 Board of Directors was installed at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala Celebration & Awards Dinner, held December 14, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Gaithersburg. The 2024 GGCC Board of Directors: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Chair: Heather Madison, Peterson Companies Chair-Elect: Steve Barber, Supporting Strategies Immediate Past Chair: AJ Nwoga, M&T Bank Treasurer: Dan Dellon, Gaithersburg CPAs Vice Chair, Member Recruitment/Retention: Romy Nuñez , USI Insurance Vice Chair, Economic Devt & Legislative Affairs: Joyce Fuhrmann, MD Soccer Foundation Vice Chair, Member Programs (Events): Michele Potter, Asbury Methodist Village Vice Chair, Young Professionals Group (YPG): Kathryne…
GGCC Presents Annual Awards & Scholarships December 14, 2023
GGCC presented its Annual Awards at the 74th Annual Gala Celebration & Awards Dinner, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Gaithersburg. The following awards were presented: Young Professional of the Year: Kathryne Carter (Grace & Virtue Events), presented by Supporting Strategies Small Business of the Year: Gaithersburg CPAs, presented by M&T Bank Mid-Size Business of the Year: Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg, presented by PNC Bank Nonprofit Organizations of the Year (awarded in September and recognized at Gala): Gaithersburg Beloved Comunity Initiative, and TLC- Treatment & Learning Centers, presented by Montgomery College Additionally, the following special awards were…
GGCC opposes County Council Bill 42-23
GGCC is opposing County Council bill 42-23 and has issued a joint statement with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, and Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, we recommend against supporting Bill 42-23, Menstrual Products Access and Equity Act as currently drafted. While we commend the good intentions of the bill in seeking to further address real concerns, our chambers ask that the Council oppose this bill and…
GGCC opposes County Council Bills 34-23 and 35-23
The GGCC has sent letters in opposition to County Council Bills 34-23 (Establishment of a Wage Commission) and 35-23 (Elimination of the Tipped Wage Credit). Please see video here from GGCC’s Linkedin Page. Please click here for our statement on the Wage Commission legislation. Please click here for our statement on the Tipped Wage legislation. Please click here for our joint statement with the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County regarding the Tipped Wages legislation.
GGCC asks all members to update Member Profile with new diverse business categories
Are you a GGCC member? Update your GGCC member profile today: Updated print directory will publish this fall and includes all members – check your info! New diverse business categories added to profile and online directory. Are you a minority business owner, woman business owner, veteran business owner, etc? Be listed! Update your business profile so people know what you DO! Trouble accessing your member portal? Email us!
GGCC sends letter in opposition to rent control legislation
The GGCC has sent a final letter to the Montgomery County Council in opposition to the pending rent control legislation that will inevitably harm the local economy, damage the local housing market, reduce investment in new housing, and deteriorate existing rental options. Click here for PDF. Honorable Evan Glass President Montgomery County Council Stella B. Werner Council Office Building 100 Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 July 16, 2023 Dear Council President Glass and Members of the County Council, I’m writing on behalf of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC). Since 1949, the GGCC has continued to evolve…
Paula Ross testifies in opposition to Property Tax Rate increase
On April 11, 2023, Paula Ross, President & CEO of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, testified to the Montgomery County Council in opposition to the County Executive’s proposed 10% property tax rate increase. Full testimony can be viewed on the GGCC’s LinkedIn page here.
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Awards $8,000 in Scholarships to four Montgomery College Students
Gaithersburg, MD (December 16, 2022) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is proud of its Montgomery College Scholarship Program. On the evening of December 8, 2022, at its Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner, the Chamber awarded $8,000 in scholarships to four Montgomery College students with majors in either Computer Science or Engineering. “I’m so proud of our Chamber and this scholarship program,” said Paula Ross, GGCC President & CEO. “Our local economy relies on an educated workforce. These students are the future of Montgomery County, and we are very happy to support them.” While the Chamber is proud of…