The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce hosts and co-hosts workshops that are intended to help our members to grow their business.
Current Offerings for 2024:
4-part Professional Development Series: Geared toward our early-and mid-career professionals, this 4-part series explores the soft skills not always offered in professional development seminars.
Part One – February- Stress Management with Dr. Ashley Williams (Uzima Child and Family Therapy)
Special Session – April – Narcotics and Safety Education with Lt. Irvin Smith from MCFRS, sponsored by Regal and HIP Projects
Part Two – May – Ergonomics and Physical Orientation in the workspace with Dr. Roberto Desena (MD Spine & Health Chiropractic Clinic)
Part Three – August – Book Discussion: Navigating Difficult Conversations: How To Discuss What Matters Most
Part Four – November – Book Discussion: Managing Up: How To Move Up, Win At Work & Succeed With Any Type Of Boss
Series sponsored by Homewood Suites and the Hampton Inn & Suites. Thank you!
——————————-
FYIs (Monthly Member-Expert Led Lunch-n-Learns)
Held during the final week of each month, a GGCC member offers a free seminar at the GGCC conference room. Details regarding any provided snacks or refreshments will be included on the events calendar. Some seminars are brown-bag.
- January 2024: Utility Costs Savings for your Business with Joe Tabeling from CQI Associates
- February 2024: Cybersecurity with Cliff Peterson from Integrency
- April 2024: Fire Safety Awareness with D&C Fire Protection
- May 2024: Hiring and recognizing transferable Skills with Sonja Der from Coachcruiting
- June 2024: Talent Placement and Grant Funding for Hiring with WorkSource Montgomery
- July 2024: Financial Fraud in your business with Forbright Bank
- August 2024: no program
- September 2024:
- October 2024:
- November/December 2024: no program
———————————-
Coming in 2025:
- Cohort #2 of the GGCC Pathways to Success Program for Female and Minority Business Owners
This free program is designed for women and minority business owners to enhance their business by more fully engaging with formal networking opportunities through the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce. Through strategic workshops, business resource groups, networking events and Chamber membership, participants will gain new skills and relationships increase the value of their business. We have two tracks available. One for business owners who are just starting out and another for new business owners who are ready to expand.
26 Business owners participated in and graduated from Cohort #1 in 2022 – Congratulations! Cohort #1 was funded by a grant from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), and was offered in partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and teh MD Womens Business Center. Cohort #2 will form in mid-2023 and GGCC is currently seeking funding sponsors.
- 8-part series: How to write a business plan (or a better business plan!)
- Tables for 12: discussion of best practices, concerns, and questions from business owners/operators in the community who serve in similar roles at their respective companies (ie: CEOs, Finance Directors, Nonprofit Executives, Marketing Directors, etc)