Gaithersburg-Germantown and Frederick Chambers Host Joint Mixer
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. Over 200 business folks attended the exclusive event in the hopes to make new connections and/or strengthen their existing ones. “It’s always great to interact with our neighbors to the north. It’s always a great event and our members appreciate the opportunity to expand their networking contacts,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC Executive Director. (l:r) Frederick County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Ric Adams, The Comus Inn Chief Financial Officer Raymond Maldo &…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Wegmans
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Wegmans, located at 20600 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown. The ceremony was conducted on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. “We are so excited about having Wegmans in Germantown. The most common question I get about Germantown is “When is Wegmans opening”, so I know it will be a great success”, said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC Executive Director. Wegmans offers more customer convenience services and “stores within a store” than possibly any other supermarket chain. Many of Wegmans’ stores, though not all, have the following: Market Cafés —offering…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for 555 Lounge
Gaithersburg, MD – Tuesday, September 10 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for 555 Lounge. The restaurant is located at 555 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Friday, September 6, 2013. Classy, Unique and alive… these are the words to describe newest lounge in Gaithersburg. The candle light setting illuminates the room matching the vibrant colors of the decor inside, which leaves you feeling ready to start your night and indulge yourself in the atmosphere. 555 Lounge offers elegant private seating, a dance floor as well as…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Paisano’s
Gaithersburg, MD – Tuesday, September 10 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Paisano’s. The restaurant is located at 824 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Monday, September 9, 2013. Paisano’s Pizza is a family owned franchise specializing in pizza, pasta, calzones, subs and salads. All of their menu items are made fresh to order. Learn more about them at: www.pizzapaisanos.com. Below: Paisano’s Owners Petros Marafatsos, Kelly Torray and Alex Garcia; City of Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and Councilmember Cathy Drzyzgula and Paisano’s Simon Haddad celebrate the…
GGCC Business Golf Classic Slated for September – A Par Event
Gaithersburg, MD – Wednesday, August 28 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) 23rd Annual Business Golf Classic will be held on Friday, September 9 with a Noon shotgun start at PB Dye Golf Club, 9526 Doctor Perry Road in Ijamsville. The Golf Classis allows the Chamber’s Members & Guests to grow their business & play golf at the same time. This tournament is intended to offer enjoyable golf and the opportunity to network. Meet business owners, representatives and supporters of business as you complete your round. Incredible prizes, golf contests, food and drinks await you on this unique golf…
Gaithersburg-Germantown & Frederick Chambers Young Professionals Hold Joint Mixer
Gaithersburg, MD – Thursday, August 22 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) Young Professionals Group had a wonderful opportunity to mix & mingle with the Frederick Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group – “Generation Connect” on Wednesday, August 21 at Worthington Manor Golf Club. Over 70 young professionals gathered together to wrap up the summer, welcome new friends, and catch up with old acquaintances. Worthington Manor also allotted Young Professionals from either Chamber the opportunity to participate in a putting clinic or full swing clinic prior to the networking event. “It’s great to see the next generation of business…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Honors Public Safety Officials
Gaithersburg, MD – Thursday, August 22 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce honored 33 Upcounty Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics at their 18th Annual Public Safety Awards Event on Friday, August 9 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Over 180 people were in attendance as several members of the Gaithersburg Police Department, Montgomery County Police 5th & 6th Districts & Montgomery County Fire & Rescue and National Institutes of Standards and Technology Rescue Services were recognized for their service. This annual awards program provides the business community with an opportunity to publicly thank those who help maintain the quality of life in…
Local Organizations Partner to Support Manna Food Center
Gaithersburg, MD – Wednesday, August 21 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) partnered with the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC) to support Manna Food Center’s “Smart Sacks” Program. Over 70 attendees arrived at the event sponsor location – Highlands at Germantown Conference & Banquet Center. – with canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, rice, pasta, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, trail mixes and more to support the cause. In just two short hours, Manna reported they collected 196 pounds of food and over $200 in monetary donations from the GGCC / CVC-MC event. Through Manna’s Smart Sacks children…
GGCC Young Professionals Lunch & Learn on Customer Service Held
Gaithersburg, MD – Friday, July 12 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held a Young Professionals Group Lunch & Learn on July 11 at Kaplan University on customer service. Dawn Goldberg of Write Well University spoke to nearly 20 young professionals on “Customer Service: How to Handle Different Situations & Be Successful at It”. Goldberg shared some significant views like empathy, the importance of being you, seeing the other person as human, and solving problems. She explained that no matter what business we’re in, we’re all in customer service. And since it’s less expensive to keep existing customers rather…
GGCC Named in Top 25 Chambers
Gaithersburg, MD – Wednesday, July 10 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) was named to the Washington Business Journal’s Top 25 Chambers of Commerce. Ranked by revenue, the GGCC was ranked number 15. We were ranked just behind the area’s large chambers such as: D.C. Fairfax County, Prince William County, Montgomery County, Greater Reston, Loudoun Count, Alexandria, Arlington, Dulles Regional, Greater Washington Hispanic Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Virginia Hispanic and Prince George’s Chambers of Commerce. “As Gaithersburg-Germantown continues to grow, it makes sense that the Chamber continues to grow too. We work very hard to represent the business community and it…