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….
GGCC Honors Its Volunteers
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 24, 2013) – 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…
GGCC Hosts Non-Profit Showcase
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 24, 2013) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce’s (GGCC) showed 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 Business Networking after Five event held on Thursday, September 19, 2013. “Our non-profits do really important work for the community. It is our great pleasure to give them an opportunity to show-case 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:…
Multi-Chambers to Host Glen Shepard Seminar
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (September 18, 2013) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown, Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Greater Silver Spring & Rockville Chambers of Commerce will host a Glen Shepard Seminar on “How to Supervise People and Lead a Team: A Seminar on Strategies to Energize People and Turn Every Employee into an Asset” on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St Rockville, MD 20850. In this keynote, you’ll learn more about supervising people in one day than most managers learn in an entire career. You’ll learn the best methods for hiring and firing, leading a team, motivating people,…