Paula Ross Selected as President & CEO of Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) Board of Directors has selected Paula Ross as its new President & CEO. Ms. Ross has extensive experience leading Montgomery County nonprofits and working hard to highlight and support Upcounty businesses.

“The Board of Directors is delighted that Paula is leading the Chamber. She has the perfect combination of nonprofit leadership and knowledge of the local business community. We are confident she will serve the Chamber and our members very well,” says AJ Nwoga, Chair-Elect of the GGCC Board of Directors and a member of the search committee. 

Read the full Press Release: https://conta.cc/3DAaP4D

2022 ANNUAL CELEBRATION DINNER & AWARDS

Join us at our biggest bash of the year the "Annual Celebration Dinner and Awards Ceremony". This event is a celebration of business in the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber, and serves as the Chamber's largest fundraiser, helping us continue our mission of strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live, and do business in our community. You don't want to miss this.

You are also invited to participate in this year's Silent Auction. Learn more and submit an item here.

When: Thursday, December 8

Time: 6:00 PM 

Where: Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg

More Information | Sponsorships | Tickets at https://bit.ly/3B10E9j

• Security Public Storage is hosting a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. If you are interested in partnering with them and donating a toy, please feel free to drop off your gifts at their storage facility at 1 Metropolitan Grove Rd, Gaithersburg. 

• The Montgomery County, MD Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is preparing to launch its annual holiday Gift Outside the Box awareness campaign (https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/gift-greener.html) to give residents and shoppers environmentally-friendly ideas for the upcoming holiday season. This campaign encourages residents to give in unique and meaningful ways to create deeper personal connections; minimize the environmental impact of gift-giving; and support local businesses and organizations. 

• This holiday season, Ted Montana's Grill is proud to partner with CORE (www.coregies.org) in raising funds to help employees in the food and beverage industry who face a qualifying circumstance, such as a health crisis or national disaster. Visit your local Ted’s beginning on 11/7 to find out how you can help or donate online. 

• As part of the fall programming at BlackRock Center for the Arts, they have the Imagination Stage Theatre for Change production 10 seconds which encourages discourse between youth and law enforcement. Following the play, a panel discussion will be facilitated between youth, local law enforcement, and the community. We hope that you will be able to attend this special performance at BlackRock Center for the Arts and engage in this critical conversation. Learn more and RSVP Here 

• Vine Alley is Now Serving Brunch on Sundays! 11 am-2 pm It's Thanksgiving Season and Vine Alley is Offering New Wines Especially Paired for Your Thanksgiving Meal Live Music in the Evenings on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays New Wine Menu Coming Soon! Every Thursday Complimentary Thanksgiving Wine Tastings are from 5 pm to 7 pm. With an extra Thanksgiving Wine Tasting on Thanksgiving Eve plus Live Music with Michael Heister from UMD and extended shop hours, open 2pm to 10pm to get your last-minute wines for Thanksgiving!