Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Awards the 1st Annual Young Professional of the Year Award
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 18, 2013) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Brett Friedman, Senior Accountant/Advisor with DeLeon & Stang CPAs and Advisors, as the recipient of the 1st Annual Young Professional of the Year Award (YPG) at their Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The award was presented by Colette Releford of the Gazette. The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of a highly motivated, emerging leader of the Chamber’s Young Professional’s group. Friedman has achieved the highest designation in the financial planning industry (CFP®, certified financial planner) and continues to gain skills and…
GGCC Awards $6,100 in Scholarships
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber with the help of our donors, awarded four Montgomery College students with a Montgomery College Scholarship at its Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. We announced that this year, in addition to funding current scholarships, the Chamber has established an endowment for future giving. The endowment is currently at $35,000, with the goal of $100,000. This will ensure that the GGCC continues to support Montgomery College in perpetuity. “Providing scholarships to students is the best way the Chamber can prepare the workforce of tomorrow. We are honored to be able to contribute in this way,” said Marilyn…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Christian Durand State Farm Agency
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Christian Durand State Farm Agency. Christian Durand State Farm Agency is located at 18237 Flower Hill Way, Suite D in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Christian Durand State Farm Agency provides insurance and financial services to individual consumers and businesses. Learn more about them at: www.durandchristian.com. (l:r) Andrew Brownfield, State Farm Sales Leader; Yanis Lores, Customer Service Representative; Mae Durand; Christian Durand, Owner & Agent of Christian Durand State Farm Agency; Karla Lara, Insurance Account Representative and Maria Duarte,…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Awards the 7th Annual Small Business of the Year Award
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Dave Posin, Owner of Soldierfit, as the recipient of the 7th Annual Small Business of the Year Award (SBY) on December 5 as a part of their Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The award was presented by the previous year’s winner Vishal Soni of Authxperts LLC. The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes small businesses, which are a vital part of our economy and community. The award is presented to the small business that demonstrates success, community involvement, and excellent customer relations. Soldierfit, a veteran owned company opened for business in 2010 and…
GGCC 2014 Board of Directors Inducted
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) Board of Directors were inducted on Thursday, December 5. The ceremony was conducted by City of Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz at the Hilton Gaithersburg. The 2014 GGCC Board of Directors: Chairman: David Edgerley, Sonabank Chairman Elect: Jerry Therrien, Therrien Waddell, Inc Treasurer: Robert Cowdrey, Capital Bank, N.A. Vice Chairs: Member Services: Colette Releford, The Gazette Legislative Affairs: Jerry Pasternak, PEPCO Member Programs: Anita Anderson, Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy Economic Development: Stuart Barr, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered Directors: Henry Bernstein, Scheer Partners, Inc. Eileen Cahill, Holy Cross Hospital John Compton, GeneDx…
GGCC to Induct Tomasello Into Hall of Fame
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) Executive Committee voted unanimously to induct City of Gaithersburg City Manager Tony Tomasello into the GGCC Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Hall of Fame Award is to recognize and honor a Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce member who demonstrates outstanding service, commitment and involvement in the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber. With 17 years of service to the Board of Directors, his service to the organization embodies this award. Tomasello will be inducted on Thursday, December 5 at the GGCC’s Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony to be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Washington…
2013 GGCC Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony on December 5
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (November 7, 2013) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will hold their Annual Celebration Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. The evening events include: the installation of the 2014 Board of Directors, a silent auction, dinner, music, the presentation of the Annual “You Made a Difference Award”, announcement of the “7th Annual Small Business of the Year” and our first ever “Young Professional of the Year” awards, Hall of Fame induction and the awarding of four scholarships funded by GGCC Businesses…
GGCC Rowles Named to CVC-MC 2014 Board
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (November 5, 2013) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce that Laura Rowles has been elected VP of Communications of the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC). The CVC-MC educates businesses on how to create successful volunteer/charitable programs that positively impact the businesses, their employees, and the local community. Rowles is the Director of Events & Marketing for the GGCC. 2014 will mark her sixth year on the CVC-MC Board. Her specialties include managing special events, social media, marketing, writing, customer service, project planning, public relations, advertising & sales. Rowles graduated from…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Café Rio
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (November 5, 2013) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, located at 20680 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is rated the #1 Mexican restaurant in the Country, serves the freshest Mexican food around. Learn more about Cafe Rio at www.caferio.com. (l:r) Cafe Rio Mexican Grill General Manager Xavier Villarvoel accepts the “Governor’s Citation” from GGCC Executive Director Marilyn Balcombe commemorating their grand opening. (Photo credit – Laura Rowles, Director of Events and Marketing)
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for the Hampton Inn & Suites Gaithersburg
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for the Hampton Inn & Suites – Washington, DC North – Gaithersburg, MD, located at 960 N. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Thursday, September 26, 2013. The new LEED designed Hampton Hotel is located in I-270 high-tech business corridor next door to IBM and Kaiser Permanente Gaithersburg Medical Center and has 125 guest rooms and a 600sq ft. meeting space. Amenities include a free hot breakfast, free high speed Wi-Fi, plenty of free Parking, indoor salt purified pool and large fitness center….