Marilyn Balcombe, President & CEO of Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Marilyn Balcombe, President & CEO, of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In addition, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually. “Institute graduates are recognized across…
Chamber President Graduates from Vigorous Professional Development Program
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (August 15, 2017) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) would like to congratulate Marilyn Balcombe, President & CEO for completion of the Institute for Organization Management. Balcombe attended the Northeast Institute at Villanova University for the past 4 summers. A professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Institute for Organization Management was designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and recognize association, chamber of commerce, and other nonprofit professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of nonprofit management. Graduates of the four-year Institute for Organization Management program receive the…
Art of Problem Solving Academy Now Open and celebrates with Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (August 11, 2017) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Art of Problem Solving Academy (AoPs) and celebrated the grand opening of their academy by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for them on Friday, August 11, 2017. They are located at 9711 Washington Boulevard, Suite 150 in Gaithersburg. Art of Problem Solving Academy offers small, highly interactive math and language arts classes for motivated learners in grades 2-12 after school and on the weekends. Fact: hundreds of thousands of the world’s strongest math students have trained with Art of Problem Solving’s textbooks since 1993 &…
Young Professional Groups Build Relationships and More
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (August 3, 2017) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Group (GGCC) and Frederick County Chamber Generation Connect joined forces to bring its members together for a happy hour at Attaboy Beer in Frederick on August 2, 2017. Over 100 emerging leaders attended the exclusive event. It was an enjoyable opportunity to meet some new faces, enjoy a cocktail and learn more about one another. The goal of the event was for members from both Chambers to engage with other like-minded business professionals to further their career, strengthen their professional image or just meet new friends….
Twenty Public Safety Officials Honored at Chamber’s Public Safety Breakfast
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (July 17, 2017) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored twenty Upcounty Police Officers and a Firefighter at their 22nd Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast on Friday, July 14. The event was held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The Annual Public Safety Awards honor the Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, and Emergency Service professionals protecting the Upcounty of Montgomery County, Maryland. They protect our homes, businesses, schools, and families every day. Each year we celebrate their achievements, outstanding service, and commitment to the community. The awards program provides the business community with an opportunity to publicly…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Honors Police, Firefighters– Via Montgomery Community Media
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce awarded firefighters and police officers Friday morning at a ceremony at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center in Gaithersburg. Read More of the article.
Mayor Ashman Speaks at the GGCC Public Safety Awards
Paul Davis Restoration at the Chamber’s Public Safety Awards
Montgomery County Police Officer Jonathan Pruziner receives Distinguished Service Citation
GGCC’s Marilyn Balcombe on Comcast Newsmakers
We provide opportunity! Check out our President on Comcast Newsmakers as she dishes about the upcoming Public Safety Awards Breakfast on July 14 and the Chamber. #GGCC @GGCCNEWS Watch the video!