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Photo: Members of the GGCC gathered at the Annual Wine tasting & Networking last week at the beautiful Kentlands Mansion. Thank you to all who made this event special and an annual favorite!
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We are the #GGCC. We are #StrongerTogether.
Together, we are the #UpcountyEngine.
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Resources For Businesses Impacted by the Key Bridge Collapse
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience has declared the impacted areas eligible for federal disaster assistance. This means that businesses struggling with economic losses due to the bridge collapse can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help them recover. Specifically, small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. For more information, see here.
The MD Chamber of Commerce has also curated a page of resources to support area businesses impacted by the bridge collapse. Click here.
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THIS WEDNESDAY - Montgomery Planning is hosting a community meeting about its recent Germantown Employment Area Study. The meeting will be held at the Germantown Library (19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD 20874) on May 15th from 6-8PM.
The Germantown Employment Area Study assessed how well the 2009 Germantown Employment Area Sector Plan attracted employment opportunities and determined what interventions may be needed to support the Plan in the future. You can learn more about the community meeting and the Study through Montgomery Planning's website.
To RSVP to the upcoming community meeting, click here.
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Gaithersburg Book Festival is coming on May 18th, 2024! 10am-6pm at Bohrer Park!
Free to attend, free to park!
Visit GGCC's tent - we'll have Directories & Community Guides to give away, and GGCC members are welcome to table with us!
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Ribbon Cutting: Soldierfit
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: 1 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Register Now!
(inc. in membership)
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Ribbon Cutting: School of Rock
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: 12974 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Register Now!
(inc. in membership)
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RECN Direct Connect's Spring Fling Happy Hour
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 4:30 PM
Where: Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company
5000 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
Register Now!
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GGCC at Bike to Work Day - Germantown pit stop!
When: Friday, May 17, 2024 7:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Where: BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
Join us!
(inc. in membership)
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GGCC at the Gaithersburg Book Festival
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM thru 06:00 PM
Where: Bohrer Park, Gaithersburg
506 South Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Join us!
(inc. in membership)
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GGCC Women in Business - Ladies Night Out!
When: Monday, May 20, 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: True Food Kitchen
221 Rio Blvd
Gaithersburg
Join us!
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YPG Mixology Class & Networking
When: Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Silver Diner at Rio Lakefront, 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, suite L-10, Gaitherburg
Join us!
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Coffee with a Cop
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Where:
Downtown Crown
Kite Realty office suite - 119 Crown Park Place, Gaithersburg
Register Now!
(inc. in membership)
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Invite from Poolesville Chamber: PACC Happy Hour
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 5:00 - 07:00 PM
Where: Windridge Vineyards
15700 Darnestown Road
Darnestown, MD 20874
Register Now!
(inc. in membership - thank you PACC!)
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Prof. Dev't Series 2024 | Ergonomics & Physical Orientation
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 8:30 AM
Where:
20680 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, Germantown, MD 20876
805 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20879
Register Now!
(inc. in membership)
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FYI Series: Expert Member Led Lunch&Learn: Effective Leveraging of Transferable Skills in Hiring
When: Wednesday, May 29, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: 910 N Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg MD
Register Now!
(inc. in membership)
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Ribbon Cutting: Advanced Functional Health and Wellness
When: Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
Advanced Functional Health and Wellness
12103 Darnestown Rd, Suite 25
Register Now!
(inc. in membership)
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Launch: LGBTQ+ Direct Connect
When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: GGCC Conference Room
910 Clopper Road, Suite 205N
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Register Now!
(inc. in membership)
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Ribbon Cutting: Gaithersburg Modern Dentistry
When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
Gaithersburg Modern Dentistry
812 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Register Now!
(inc. in membership)
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MEGA Multi-Chamber Mixer - 9 CHAMBERS!
When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: The Crossvines
16601 W Willard Road
Poolesville, MD
Register Now!
(reduced cost for members)
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Committee Corner:
Highlights of GGCC's 4 Standing Committees of the Board
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Brand New Committee!
Get Involved!
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Next Meeting: June 13, 2024 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Join us! The GGCC Board has created a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) Committee and would love interested Chamber members to join the committee! The DEI&B committee will focus on advancing the DEI&B goals of our organization by advocating for economic inclusion, growth and competitiveness of our community’s diverse business population. Our goal is to ensure that the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and experiences within our business and non-profit communities is reflected in every aspect of the Chamber’s operations.
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Direct Connect Groups:
(Does your DC group have news to share?...email us!)
Direct Connect groups are member-led affinity groups that strategically connect smaller groups of GGCC members. More information here.
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SOHO Committee Meeting
"SOHO" is for GGCC Members who own and operate a "Small Office - Home Office". If you are a Member who works from home or in a very small office, please feel free to join us at the monthly “SOHO” Meeting.
Members - categorized as SOHO businesses - will provide support to one another. This is your business solutions roundtable! An opportunity to reach out to other like-minded SOHO business owners to share, grow, strengthen and expand your resources; all while "increasing the value of your business". Hope to see you there. Next meeting: June 12, 2024 9:00 - 10:00 am
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Minority Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
This direct connect invites members to join and discuss topics that will help business owners and business leaders of color within the Chamber! The meetings are twice a month for 90 minutes at the end of the workday. Hybrid format first meeting of the month and second meeting online.
This direct connect partners with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County. B2B and B2C businesses are welcome! Contact Fernando Fuentes for more information or the Teams link at FuentesF@fnb-corp.com.
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B2B Referral Sharing Group
If you are looking to grow your network and build some strong referrals this is a great way to get connected and reach your goals. The group meets 8:30-9:30 AM every other Tuesday. Email Ed Samuels, Auxilium Technology ed.samuels@auxiliumtechnology.com for more information.
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Pathways Direct Connect for Women
A supportive community of women in business and entrepreneurs committed to growth and connection. We support each other by sharing our experiences, expertise, and knowledge to help each other grow professionally and personally.
The group meets every third Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It alternates between Zoom and in-person at a Chamber member restaurant! Email Philippa Channer or Kari Primozic to join.
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Nonprofit Direct Connect
Next Meeting: May 13, 11 am, (Zoom)
Each month, we hear from a different speaker from a nonprofit GGCC member. and engage in discussions relevant to the nonprofit industry. In May we will hear from Orietta Ostrada from BlackRock Center for the Arts about sustainable digital marketing strategies.
Facilitated by Denise Fredericks (Mercy Health Clinic) and Deborah Zimmer (Universities at Shady Grove), this group will explore professional development and strategic planning topics specifically of interest to our GGCC Nonprofit members, as well as highlight one of our members each month! The group will meet with 2nd Monday each month (time might vary by month), on zoom for now.
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Mastermind Direct Connect
Next Meeting: May 7, 7:30am
'The Mastermind Direct Connect is a single-category networking group open to B2B and B2C members of the Chamber. This dynamic group holds each of their members accountable for assisting one another in the continued growth and development of their businesses and focuses on building quality and long-lasting relationships above all else. Each meeting includes a professional development topic and small group discussion.
The group meets in-person on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7:30a - 9:00a. Please email Tabatha Christman for more information.
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Supporting Strategies - Supporting Strategies, The Montgomery County Police Department, Hornet's Nest Grill, and the GGCC Community Foundation have joined forces to offer you the chance to network with local officers and numerous business professionals who support them. 🤝 Public safety resources and swag items will be available as giveaways. 🚨
Members of the Montgomery County Council have RSVP'd to attend to make themselves available for questions relating to public safety within the community. Members of the 🚒MoCo Fire & Rescue and staff from the ⭐MoCo Sheriff's Office will also be joining us. For more information, see here.
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If you have any updates, news, celebrations, recognitions & more about your business you would like to be included in the GGCC weekly newsletter, please email a brief description to Paula Ross at: pross@ggchamber.org. | |
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Sherman Wealth Management Beers with Brad is BACK! Calling all young professionals. Come join Sherman Wealth Management for a fun evening of networking and financial literacy education at Launch Workplaces Gaithersburg on May 8th. This event is a great opportunity to meet new peers, enjoy some cold beers, ask questions, and improve your financial literacy and understanding of the current economic landscape. Brad and his team will be there to facilitate the conversation and look forward to meeting new faces and sharing financial literacy tips. So mark your calendars for May 8th and don't miss out on this awesome event! We hope to see you there. For questions or more information on the event, email ashley@shermanwealth.com. For more information and disclosures on Sherman Wealth, visit www.shermanwealth.com.
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BlackRock Center for the Arts is hosting a Bike to Work Day event on Friday, May 17th, from 7:30 to 9:30 am. Working from home or not working that day? No problem—bike (or walk) over anyway! It's a great way to meet your neighbors and kick start your day. Register your participation at Register!
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Channer Consulting - Ready to grow your business? The EmpowerHer Power Session by Philippa Channer of Channer Consulting is a half-day intensive for female entrepreneurs designed to help you develop a customized Marketing Model Canvas and craft a winning content marketing strategy. Choose your format: In-Person (June 4th, 1-5 PM) or Online (June 11th, 1-5 PM). Special offer: Sign up before Memorial Day and receive 3 FREE months of access to the EmpowerHer Marketing Mastermind (a $60 value)! The cost for the PowerSession is $249. Register today: https://bit.ly/EmpowerHerPowerSession
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City of Gaithersburg was awarded $1,000,000 in direct federal funding for the Russell Avenue Multimodal and Streetscape Improvements project. Funds will update Russell Avenue to better connect Olde Towne Gaithersburg with new mixed-use development, accommodate a future Flash Bus Rapid Transit Route and expanded county transit center, and create a park boulevard to spur economic activity between Odendhal and Montgomery Village Avenues. View full press release.
- Volunteer at the Gaithersburg Book Festival! Do you love books? Do you want to make a difference in your community? If this sounds like you, come volunteer at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday May 18! The festival runs from 10am-6pm and we have a variety of volunteer shifts to choose from! If you are interested, learn more at https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/participate/volunteer/
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Comfort Cases is seeking volunteers at their Center. They host open volunteer hours each week at our Comfort Cases National Center in Gaithersburg, MD. Volunteers help with processing donations, counting inventory, assembling Comfort Cases, and other miscellaneous tasks. They host volunteers during three shifts, M-F. Please check out their volunteer calendar for open spots. Thank you! Comfortcases.org
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Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Eric Ashmont of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Rockville, MD has received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM), or CFP®, certification, granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).
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GGCC members Ellis-Lopez Travel and Proudly have partnered in a unique way to assist The GGCC Community Foundation’s efforts to support Montgomery College students. When customers book airport transportation between the hours of 3:00am-8:00am in any All-Electric Vehicle, it produces a $20 Proudly Gift Card donation, which will be passed to MC to support Montgomery College students in financial need. For more information visit: www.EllisLopezTravel.com/community
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Frederick Keys and the GGCC B2 Direct Connect invite you to a night out at the Keys for Star Wars Night. There will be Star Wars themed characters, music, video board displays around the park. You can also dress up or wear your favorite Star Wars gear. As a bonus, you'll enjoy our signature fireworks show after the game concludes. Tickets are $12 per seat including free parking (first come first serve). Seats are guaranteed through May 4th. Book today! Drink ticket packages available as well. Email Patrick Koogle for questions or drink packages.
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Future Link is seeking caring volunteers to serve as trusted guides to our first-generation-to-college young adults (18-25) as they navigate their academic and early career paths. Mentors work individually with students to help develop important academic and life skills, explore opportunities, and take advantage of available resources. Join 250+ volunteer professionals in Montgomery County who help their students overcome their challenges and achieve success. Learn more: https://futurelinkmd.org/mentoring/
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Locally Crafted is set to open its new relocated store on Wednesday, May 1! Join us in the ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:00 PM. Learn more here.
Locally Crafted will be hosting the following outdoor pop-up events, complete with food, activities, live music, and LOTS of great shopping: Saturday, May 11th, you'll find us along Grand Corner Avenue at Rio Lakefront from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm;
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NorthWest Federal Credit Union is offering a special deal that you don't want to miss where you can earn $400. All you need to do for a limited time is only open your first ever Northwest consumer checking account and make a minimum of at least $5001 in ACH or direct deposits per month within the first 90 days.
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Quinter Design - We love to guarantee smiles, and that's exactly the results of our customized Graduation Lawn Signs. Quinter Design works with PTAs, sports teams, clubs and families to honor the Class of 2024 with innovative programs of banners, lawn signs and photoframes personalized and designed exclusively for the group or individual. View examples and more details here: https://quinterdesign.com/?page_id=13 Contact us today: info@quinterdesign.com or 301-924-4654.
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Smokey Glen Farm - 70 years in business! Here’s a link to our company history: https://smokeyglenfarm.com/history/. We service DMV corporate picnics and private functions like weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras, reunions, school picnics / banquets, anniversary parties, birthday parties, celebrations of life, and more. We offer picnics, premium picnics, lobster bakes, and evening Banquets (see Brochure above).
We have one open to the public event, Fridays at the Farm (all you can eat crab feast, with BBQ chicken, ribs, and many picnic sides). We just opened ticket sales for 2024. Find more info here: https://smokeyglenfarm.com/fridays/
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Spark + Buzz Communications Celebrates Five Years! Spark + Buzz Communications, an award-winning, woman-owned strategic communications consultancy, is celebrating five years of helping brands tell their story through integrated branding, marketing, and public relations solutions. Chamber member and Montgomery County native Courtney Malengo founded Spark + Buzz in 2019 so she didn't have to choose between her career and her then-infant son. Since then, Spark + Buzz has served clients across the country and across several industries.
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The Spark Summit: Encourage + Elevate, hosted by Spark + Buzz Communications and The Spark Collective, returns for its third annual day retreat designed for faith-led female founders, entrepreneurs (established + aspiring), and business owners on Friday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kharis Lavender Fields. Learn more and register today at sparksummit2024.eventbrite.com. Use code CHAMBER20 for $20 off.
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Worksource Montgomery - Interested in introducing your business to Montgomery County’s youth? MoCo CAP, an innovative new college and career readiness-focused effort headed by WorkSource Montgomery, has numerous ways this spring and summer for local employers to contribute industry experience to MCPS middle and high school students. These opportunities include 30-minute virtual employee talks, a virtual industry panel discussion, and a free school information/summer job fair. For more information or to indicate interest, please contact WorkSource Montgomery’s Career Education Services at MoCoCAPIndustry@worksourcemontgomery.com. Learn more at www.MoCoCAP.com/employers.
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Member Hirings
Check out our New JOB BOARD too! GGCC Members can post for free.
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If you have any hiring announcements you'd like to include in our newsletter, please email a brief description to Philippa Channer at philippa@channerconsulting.com | |
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Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative (GBCI) is excited to announce that they're hiring for a full-time Admin and Communications Manager to join its team! Please review the job description and share this opportunity with your networks.
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Laperaux Journeymanchef's French Bistro is hiring restaurant professionals to join the team! They're looking for hiring wait staff and bartenders who have true hospitality in their hearts, know that every guest is important, who enjoy working in an upscale restaurant. You can pick up an application in person and arrange an interview with Chef Gregory Webb. The restaurant is located at 18056 Mateny Road in the Cloppers Mill Village on Great Seneca. You can also email: gregorywebb@laperaux.com.
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Walmart is hiring for temporary positions at the Germantown location store 2357! They're looking for overnight and day positions, must work weekends. Check out this flyer for more information and to help spread the word. An application can also be found here www.walmart.com/careers.
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Thank you again to these Annual Corporate Sponsors who support the Chamber's important community engagement, advocacy, and business development work all year round! | | | | |
