GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Downtown Crown Wine & Beer
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Downtown Crown Wine & Beer. Downtown Crown Wine & Beer is located at 303 Copley Place in Gaithersburg (the new Crown development in Gaithersburg). The ceremony was conducted on Friday, October 3, 2014. Downtown Crown Wine & Beer is family owned and operated business since 1995; they pride themselves on their knowledge and outstanding customer service. You can find fine wines and craft beers from all over the world at competitive prices. Also you can fill your growler with one of the 12 on-tap beers with their Pegas…
GGCC Holds Non-Profit Showcase
Nonprofits serve a very important role in our community. Annually, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) shows its commitment to volunteerism by giving its non-profit members the opportunity to “showcase” their organizations and communicate their role in our business community at its Membership Picnic. “Our non-profits do really important work for the community. It is our great pleasure to give them an opportunity to showcase their organizations,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President/CEO. The event, held at and sponsored by Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc. in Gaithersburg, had 16 non-profit organizations in attendance, they included: American Cancer Society BrightFocus Foundation Cornerstone…
GGCC’s Balcombe receives Leadership Montgomery’s Distinguished Leader Award
– Leadership Montgomery presented Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce’s President Marilyn Balcombe as the 2014 Distinguished Leader. “Marilyn exemplifies Leadership Montgomery’s mission of making Montgomery County a better place to live and work. Her steadfast support and enthusiastic participation in LM programs and events are just part of the reason we feel she is so deserving of this award,” said Valeria Lassiter, Leadership Montgomery Membership Chair. The Distinguished Leadership award is presented to someone who has significantly contributed to Leadership Montgomery. Balcombe was awarded on September 22. Balcombe is a former Leadership Montgomery board and executive committee member. Since graduating from…
2014 Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony Comcast Newsmakers Video
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Laura Rowles, Director of Events and Marketing for the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce. They discussed the Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony that will take place December 4th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Hilton in Gaithersburg, MD. Follow the Gaitherburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and Twitter: @GGCCNEWS. Taped 09/17/14 http://comcastnewsmakers.com/2014/09/19/annual-celebration-dinner-awards-ceremony/
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy (MTB). Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy is located at 220 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. “We are so proud of our community today. The support for arts education in Montgomery County and for our new facility in Gaithersburg has been overwhelming. We brought a 25 year history to this new space and we look forward to another 25 years in service to our community here. The space not only represents a physical expansion, but a…
GGCC Honors Its Volunteers and Awards Five
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored its volunteers at the Business Networking after Five event on Thursday, September 19. 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 family owned business that has held Corporate Citizenship as a core value for…
GGCC Holds 24th Annual Business Golf Classic
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 24th Annual Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club on Friday, September 12, 2014. The chamber’s tournament affords golfers the opportunity to grow their business & play golf at the same time. This tournament is intended to offer enjoyable golf and the opportunity to network. “At the Chamber, relationship building is what it’s all about. Our golf tournament is a great time to do just that – meet new people, reconnect with others. Having a beautiful day and a gorgeous setting only makes doing business that much better”, said Marilyn Balcombe,…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for The Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for The Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences new library/media center. The Barnesville School is located at 21830 Peach Tree Road in Barnesville. The ceremony was conducted on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. The Barnesville School offers a joyful and vigorous academic program for Preschool through 8th Grade students that include hands-on and experiential learning in and outside the classroom, cross-curricular and collaborative teaching, character education, and extracurricular opportunities. Small class sizes enable teachers to work closely with each student to ensure he or she is fully engaged and challenged….
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Venti Tre
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Venti Tre Modern Italian. Venti Tre is located at 128 Ellington Boulevard in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Monday, September 8, 2014. Venti Tre is an Italian fast casual concept that mixes classic techniques with modern flavors to allow guests to customize their own Pasta, Salad or Piada. Learn more about them at: www.ventitre.com. (l:r) Brian Gaines, MdBio Foundation; David Edgerley, Sonabank GGCC Board Chair; Patrick Devine, Director of Operations, Venti Tre and Fazoli’s; John Bernardo, Director of Construction, Venti Tre and Fazoli’s; Ryan Herzing, General Manager,…
GGCC & Frederick Chambers Host “An Evening of Networking”
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) and Frederick County Chamber joined forces to bring its members together for an “Evening of Networking” at the Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Over 200 business folks attended the exclusive event in the hopes to make new connections and/or strengthen their existing ones. “The joint chamber event has become a ‘must attend’ event for the fall to get us all back in the swing of things. It was also great to welcome Elizabeth Cromwell as the new CEO of the Frederick Chamber. We look forward to working with her…