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Getting Fit in Gaithersburg Has Never Been Easier Now That Fitness Together is Open For Business

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Gaithersburg, MD (August 9, 2022) –The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) was delighted to celebrate Fitness Together and conducted their ribbon cutting ceremony & grand opening celebration on August 5, 2022. They are located at 12189 Darnestown Road in Gaithersburg. At Fitness Together, they conduct private 1:1 training sessions for clients in their private training suites. Experienced personal trainers create custom programming for goals around weight loss, weight management, building muscle and injury recovery. They combine strength and cardio, result tracking, real-time adjustments, and ongoing support. Learn more about them at www.fitnesstogether.com/gaithersburg.   The GGCC is active in providing business-to-business…

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Chamber Awards Thirty-Three Public Safety Officials & Three Citizens

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (July 13, 2022) – Twenty-eight years of honoring the Upcounty’s finest for going above & beyond . The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored thirty-three Upcounty Police Officers & three outstanding citizens at their 28th Annual Public Safety Awards on Friday, July 8, 2022. This event honors the public safety personnel and first responders from Montgomery County Upcounty’s fire & police and sheriff departments, who have exemplified extraordinary heroic actions and exceptional performance of their duties. “We must never forget how important our first responders are to our community keeping us safe every day,” said Brock Merwin of Paul…

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Trippy Tacos – From Food Truck to Restaurant

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Gaithersburg, MD (July 13, 2022) –Trippy Tacos, LLC joined the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) earlier this year through the Chamber’s Pathway’s program, a grant program designed to support women and minority entrepreneurs. When Trippy Tacos owner Chris Robles joined in January, his business was a food truck operation. After taking a short hiatus, he has successfully launched a brick & mortar location in Silver Spring. The GGCC conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined Trippy Tacos at their celebration & grand opening of their restaurant on July 6, 2022. They are located at 12134 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring….

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Chamber to Award Public Safety Officials

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (June 17, 2022) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will honor over thirty-five Upcounty Police Officers, Special Operations Teams, Firefighters, and Citizens at their 28th Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast on Friday, July 8, 2022. This event honors our public safety personnel and first responders from Montgomery County Upcounty’s Sheriff, fire & police departments who have exemplified extraordinary heroic actions and exceptional performance of their duties. The event will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 7:30-10:00 a.m. at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Heritage Building, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg. This year we will recognize public safety officials…

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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Annual Wine Tasting Returns

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Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (May 11, 2022) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is announcing the return of its Annual Wine Tasting, in person. On the evening of May 19, 2022,  the invites you to a fantastic evening of food, wine, networking, and more. Sip wine and enjoy Spring’s beauty at the Chamber’s 19th Annual Wine Tasting at the Kentlands Mansion. This is an event you will not want to miss. Tickets are only $35 each and include admission, a wine-tasting glass, and food & wine tastings. “Relationship building is essential to keeping business running smoothly,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President / CEO. “Attending…

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RADA USA’s State-of-the-Art Expansion Ceremony

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Gaithersburg, MD (May 3, 2022) –The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported RADA USA at their expansion ribbon cutting ceremony of their facility located at 20511 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Suite 100, in Germantown. The expansion features a state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing operation producing advanced electronics for the defense and aerospace industry. The new facility has full manufacturing capabilities for RADA USA’s active electronically scanned array tactical radars. RADA’s expansion project & plans to add full-time employees by the end of 2023. “It’s great to see an expansion of jobs in Germantown,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President/CEO. “The I-270 Corridor is…

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Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids Now Open in Gaithersburg

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Gaithersburg, MD (May 3, 2022) –Kids can watch their favorite shows, play their favorite video games, sit in fun chairs such as a fire truck or police car, while getting trimmed at Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids at their celebration on April 22, 2022. They are located at 804 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg. Their mission is to create an entertaining experience for kids by providing a superior haircut with warm, experienced stylists in a meticulously clean and sanitized place filled with fun not…

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True Food Kitchen Has Arrived in Gaithersburg

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Gaithersburg, MD (April 29, 2022) – True Food Kitchen celebrated their grand opening in Gaithersburg, Maryland by planting herbs, instead of cutting a traditional ribbon. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined True Food Kitchen at their celebration on April 25, 2022. They are located at 221 Rio Boulevard, Gaithersburg. True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant & scratch bar featuring a seasonal lineup of creative, crave-able dishes & handcrafted cocktails – with a healthy twist. True Food’s menu emphasizes wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients with thoughtful preparations to highlight the natural health benefits & flavors….

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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Holds Community Business Expo

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Gaithersburg, MD (April 13, 2022) –The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its third annual business expo on Monday, April 11th at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, Maryland. The Chamber’s EXPO CONNECT brought local businesses together to highlight their products and services to the community. Over forty exhibitors presented their wares & services to over two-hundred attendees. “The overwhelming response to our EXPO was proof that things are slowly returning to normal,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President / CEO. “The energy in the room showed the excitement and commitment to getting our economy back on track. It was…

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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Pathways to Business Entrepreneurs Graduate

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Gaithersburg, MD (April 13, 2022) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce that the entrepreneurs enrolled our Pathways to Business Success program have graduated. Launched in January, the program was designed to support women and minority entrepreneurs enhance their businesses and take it to the next level. There were two tracks – one for business owners who are just starting out and another for new business owners who are ready to expand. The program was made possible through an economic development grant from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. The education workshops were held in partnership…

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