GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Soldierfit of Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD – Monday, June 3 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Soldierfit Gym. The “Fort Gym” is located at 18945 Bonanza Way in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Friday, May 31, 2013. This marks the fifth Soldierfit location, with others in Rockville, Frederick, Owings Mills and Chantilly, VA. Soldierfit is a unique, functional fitness, boot camp program located in the Maryland, Washington DC area. Inspired by the US Army, Soldierfit boot camp classes feature drills and calisthenics, including jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises, as well…
GGCC 10th Annual Wine Tasting Held
Gaithersburg, MD – Thursday, May 30 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 10th Annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 23 at the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg. Over 100 area business leaders -including City of Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and City Councilmembers Jud Ashman, Cathy Drzyzgula, Mike Sesma and Ryan Spiegel – attended. “The wine tasting was a top-notch event with great food and wine pairings plus networking like you wouldn’t believe. People from all business sectors were there, and everyone was having fun mixing and mingling,” said Anita Anderson, GGCC Board Member / Vice Chair of Events…
GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Highlands Germantown
Gaithersburg, MD – Tuesday, May 28 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for The Highlands at Germantown Conference & Banquet Center. It is located at 20260 Goldenrod Lane in Germantown. The ceremony was conducted on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The Highlands at Germantown Conference & Banquet Center is a brand new facility attached to the Hampton Inn Germantown. The 4,000+ square feet event space includes a main ballroom space along with three smaller breakout rooms; full on-site kitchen; first-rate A/V technology; high-speed internet access and an outdoor patio. Learn more…
GGCC Young Professionals Group Celebrates One-Year
Gaithersburg, MD – Tuesday, May 14 – On Wednesday, May 8, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) celebrated the one-year anniversary of its best kept secret – it’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. “We are so proud of our Young Professionals Group. It is a great opportunity…
Chamber holds 8th Annual Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing
Gaithersburg, MD – Friday, May 10 – On Tuesday, May 7, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 7th Annual Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing (UCBBB). The UCBBB gives Chamber members and Upcounty Business Leaders an opportunity to discuss legislative issues with their elected officials. The GGCC was honored to have Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett, State Senator Jennie Forehand – District 17, State Senator Rob Garagiola – District 15 and State Senator Nancy King – District 39 as their guest speakers. “The Chamber’s annual Business Breakfast offers an opportunity for local businesses to engage and discuss their concerns…
SPAGnVOLA Opens Second Location
Gaithersburg, MD – Thursday, May 9 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for SPAGnVOLA. This is SPAGnVOLA’s second location. It is centrally located inside Lakeforest Mall at 701 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Friday, May 3, 2013. SPAGnVOLA’s other location is in the Kentlands at 360 Main Street, Gaithersburg. SPAGnVOLA brand is changing the world of chocolate. SPAGnVOLA manufactures, distributes and retails premium chocolate products from the Dominican Republic through their own farms. Their chocolates are handcrafted in small batches, bringing out the savor of the most exquisite…
Language Stars celebrates their Grand Opening!
Gaithersburg, MD – Wednesday, May 8 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening” Ceremony for Language Stars. The school is located at 656 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Language Stars is the Nation’s leader in foreign language education for children ages 1-10. To learn more about Language Stars, visit: www.languagestars.com. Below: Language Stars Ribbon Cutting Ceremony conducted by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce on May 2, 2013. Pictured (l:r) City of Gaithersburg Councilmember Cathy Drzyzgula, Language Stars Center Director Taylor Griffith and Language Stars Marketing…
GGCC’s Balcombe Elected to Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board
Gaithersburg, MD – Friday, May 3 – Marilyn Balcombe, President/CEO, Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce was elected to the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on May 1, 2013. As the 2013 President of the Maryland Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, Ms. Balcombe takes over an ex-officio position on the Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors for the coming year. The Board, consisting of 60 business leaders throughout the State of Maryland, is currently chaired by Tom Graham, President of Pepco Region, Pepco Holdings, Inc. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce connects over 800 businesses, with more than 440,000 employees statewide,…
GGCC “Grow Your Business” Seminar & Expo Held
Gaithersburg, MD – Monday, April 29 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) in partnership with Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union’s Small Business University and the Olney Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th Annual “Grow Your Business” Seminar & Expo on Thursday, April 25 at the Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, This year’s seminar featured Joe Porpiglia, President of D&D Consulting and Training, who spoke on “Motivation, Empowerment: Improve Profitability”. Our Keynote Speaker was Martin Mayorga, Owner of Mayorga Coffee who presented “If at First You Don’t Succeed”. “From the convenient location, the very comfortable room, the luscious breakfast buffet, to the friendly hotel…
GGCC Holds Mixer at Kaplan University Rockville
Gaithersburg, MD – Wednesday, April 10 – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held a Business Networking Before Nine (BNBN) on April 10 at Kaplan University Rockville Campus, 1390 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville. Kaplan University Learning Center Rockville & Corner Bakery Gaithersburg were the sponsors of the event. “What I love about our networking events is the great team effort. We had Kaplan providing a fantastic venue, the Corner Bakery providing the food, one of our Board members was emcee and a whole lot of members networking. It all provided a great way to start the day.” said Marilyn…