GGCC 11th Annual Wine Tasting Held
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (June 4, 2014) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 11th Annual Wine Tasting at the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg. Over 90 area business leaders -including City of Gaithersburg Councilmembers Cathy Drzyzgula, Henry Marraffa, Mike Sesma and Ryan Spiegel – attended. The event sponsors included The City of Gaithersburg, DrinkMore Water, the Melting Pot Gaithersburg, Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape and The Prime Choice Caterers. This year’s wine tasting featured a guided wine tasting tutorial of five featured wines compliments of Pinky & Pepe of Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape. Also attendees received a special…
GGCC’s Balcombe Named Chamber Exec of the Year
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 29, 2014) –The Maryland Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE) named Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) President Marilyn Balcombe its 2014 Chamber Executive of the Year during a luncheon today at Ripken Stadium. Balcombe has been with the GGCC for almost 9 years and with her leadership, the GGCC has grown in number of members, revenue, and stature within the business community. She sits on many Boards in the community which enhances her reputation as a leader and also highlights the great work of the Chamber. Balcombe has a great working relationship with the Board…
GGCC Member Named Hospitality Company of the Year
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 14, 2014) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce that one of its members –The Comfort Inn Gaithersburg at Shady Grove– is the recipient of the 2014 Montgomery County Department of Economic Development’s (DED)”Hospitality Company of the Year” Small Business Award. The hotel has received many honors and recognitions including 16 Gold Awards and one Platinum Award for hospitality placing them in the top 1% of Choice Hotels International, a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and Expedia Insider’s Choice recipient. They have also been recognized as an official Maryland Green Travel Partner. Learn…
GGCC Young Professionals Group Celebrates Two-Year’s
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 14, 2014) –Over 50 Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) Member & Guests gathered at Smokey Glen Farm last week to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Group (YPG). The Chamber’s YPG is packed with lots of enthusiasm and high aspirations from happy hours, to lunch and learns to committee meetings. The mission of the group is to make the Gaithersburg-Germantown communities and surrounding areas a great place to live and work by harnessing the strength of our communities to make positive change. The YPG’s started on May 2, 2012 and celebrated their two-year…
GGCC 11th Annual Wine Tasting Slated for May 22
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 14, 2014) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will hold its 11th Annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Road, in Gaithersburg. Over 100 area business leaders will be in attendance. “The wine tasting is a top-notch event with great food and wine pairings plus networking like you wouldn’t believe,” said Anita Anderson, GGCC Board Member / Vice Chair of Events The event sponsors include: The City of Gaithersburg, DrinkMore Water, the Melting Pot Gaithersburg, The Prime Choice Caterers and Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape. This…
GGCC to Host County Executive Forum in the Upcounty
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (April 4, 2014) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber will host the County Executive Primary Forum in light of the upcoming Gubernatorial Primary Elections slated for June 24, 2014. Press and the public are invited to join us on Thursday, May 29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Montgomery College, Globe Hall, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Forum Candidates will include: -Phil Andrews-Doug Duncan-Ike Leggett This is a great opportunity for our member, local businesses and the public to talk with the candidates about their concerns. Attendees will also hear from the candidates on the various…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Jo’s Comfort Zone
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 13, 2014) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Jo’s Comfort Zone. Jo’s Comfort Zone is located in the Kentland’s at 118 Market Street in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Monday, May 12, 2014. Jo’s Comfort Zone is a retail store of doctor recommended footwear and orthotics. Owner JoAnn Epps has a history in sales of brand-name footwear and expertise in orthotics for shoes. Epp’s hospitality comes through in her friendliness and her professionalism is revealed in her expertise on footwear. Learn more about them at: www.joscomfortzone.com. (l:r) Lewis…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Largent’s Restaurant & Bar
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Largent’s Restaurant & Bar. Largent’s Restaurant & Bar is located in the Kentland’s at 654 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Thursday, May 2, 2014. Largent’s Restaurant & Bar is the place “where families eat and grown-ups meet”. Largent’s is a modern family, neighborhood and sports bar establishment. They serve American cuisine with fresh ingredients. Learn more about them at: www.largentsatkentlands.com. (l:r) Largent’s Restaurant & Bar Owners Christine D’Amato, Dave D’Amato, Montgomery County Sherriff Darren Popkin, Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike”…
GGCC Joins Forces with MoCo DED for “Increase Your Business Strength” Campaign
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett & Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Steve Silverman joined Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) Executive Director Marilyn Balcombe and other local chamber and business support organization executives to officially launch the” Increase Your Business Strength” local marketing campaign. This campaign stems from the DED’s strategic plan to help increase membership in local business organizations. Membership allows business owners to network with one another, develop leads, learn from various seminars and programs offered, and help shape business- friendly public policy. To support this effort, DED initiated a local marketing campaign in conjunction with nearly 20…
GGCC Holds Women Balancing Life & Business Luncheon
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held a “Women Balancing Life and Business” Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg on Friday April 11, 2014. The Women Balancing Life & Business (WBLB) committee is charged with: growing and developing personally and professionally in the company of women. This committee addresses the “whole” woman and the element of balance between life and business. The luncheon topic was “Image, Video and the Professional Woman” presented by Kim Foley of Brand in Focus. Attendees learned the importance of image for the professional woman; why video and image working together is crucial for success and…