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Chamber Holiday Hours and Open Positions

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce is hiring!

You can find the full job descriptions for our open positions of "Bookkeeper" and "Events & Communications Manager" on our website. Everyone interested can use the form provided to submit their application and resume. We look forward to hearing from you! Read More and Apply.

Chamber Holiday Hours

GGCC office will be closed on December 26th and on January 2nd in observance of Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The office is also closed to visitors between December 27th – 30th. The Staff will be working remotely to meet member needs.

We had an amazing time at our Holiday Open House and we'd like to thank everyone who came. We wish all of you a wonderful holiday season and we're excited for more events next year. Thank you to Wegmans and Foresight Insurance for sponsoring this event – delicious! And thank you to Doubletree for bringing by some of their famous cookies! Yum!

Coffee & Conversation with the GGCC

Join us for casual conversation over coffee; because coffee is always a good idea! They say happiness is coffee and a good book - today it's coffee and good networking! See you there! If you’re interested in joning the membership committee, stay a little later to join the committee’s kickoff meeting!

SNOW POLICY: GGCC follows the same policy as the Montgomery County Public Schools.

When: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 8:00 AM

Where: Corner Bakery Cafe, One Grand Corner Avenue, Gaithersburg

After Five Networking Mixer at Dogfish Head Alehouse

The Gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of Commerce is hosting an after-five networking mixer at Dogfish Head Alehouse on January 19, 2023. Please bring your business cards and share them with fellow chamber members to grow your network and meet new prospects.

Light appetizers provided by Dogfish Head; their wonderful collection of craft beer and cocktails will be available for purchase! Stay for dinner!

When: Thursday, January 19, 2023 5:00 PM

Where: Dogfish Head Alehouse, 800 West Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Did you know you can build relationships at committee meetings? We’re always on the lookout for new and innovative opportunities & ideas to help our members continue to grow and prosper. Get on board!

Jan. 04 - Events Committee Meeting @ 8:30 AM

Jan. 10 - Membership Committee Kickoff Meeting 9:30 @ Corner Bakery

Jan. 11 - SOHO Committee Meeting @ 9:00 AM

Jan. 19 - Membership Committee Meeting @ 9:00 AM

Young Professional Group Planning Committee - We are looking for active members that would like to contribute to the planning & coordination of the upcoming professional development series and social events for the group. If you are interested in participating, please contact Eric Ashmont.

The membership committee kickoff meeting is the perfect opportunity to start the year off with a strong focus on growing our chamber membership. Through this meeting, we can brainstorm creative strategies for outreach and recruitment, discuss the potential benefits of membership, and create an actionable plan to bring new members on board. More information. If you’re interested in joining our membership committee, please email Angela LaPadula or Steve Barber.

^ Currently, most meetings are on ZOOM ^

MEMBER NEWS

Visit Vine Alley this Wednesday at 6:30 for a special pizza and wine pairing dinner. We will pair 5 Côtes du Rhônes wines with 4 different flatbreads (2 meat, 2 vegetarian) while discussing in detail Côtes du Rhônes wine region. Don’t miss this special event! Learn More!

On December 20 at 7 pm stop by Dogfish Head Alehouse to visit Santa & get a Free Pint Glass! Bring the whole family to enjoy the holiday cheer & meet the big man himself!

Should Your Business Be Worried About Quiet Quitting? Check out the latest article from DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors. Here is what you need to know about quiet quitting and how you can prevent it from affecting your business. Read More.

Our RECN Group (Real Estate and Construction Network) is going strong. They recently enjoyed an Omelet Man breakfast and talked about plans for 2023 and how to maintain the value of participation for our members. In the recent September Autumn Fest at Lone Oak, they successfully raised funds for Warrior Canine Connections of around $5,000. Good things are happening with this group. If you are in the Real Estate or Construction industry and would like more information about this group, please contact Jerry Therrien for more information.

In recognition of the service and sacrifice of thousands of first responders nationwide, SERVPRO will host the fifth annual SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at SMU's Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The University of Memphis Tigers will face off against the Utah State University Aggies. Kickoff is set for December 27, 2022, at 3:15 Eastern Standard Time on ESPN. Tickets for the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl are available now at https://www.firstresponderbowl.com/ticket-op

Interested in knowing what is happening with the Lake Forest Mall space? There are two community meetings scheduled that you can participate in. Lakeforest Mall Updates:

WRS, Inc. will present the Plan in Asbury Methodist Village Rosborough Theatre on Wed., Jan. 4 at 1:00 p.m. Please enter via the Gatehouse: 301 Odendhal Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877 and continue straight. The Rosborough Cultural Arts & Wellness Center is on your right (building 409); the parking lot is on your left, across the street.

The City of Gaithersburg Joint Planning Commission/ Mayor and City Council Hearing is Tues., Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

Manna Food Center is currently hiring for two key roles in their organization, Data Manager & Part-Time School Based Clerk. Please share this information with anyone you know interested. For job description and details click here.

Running a business is hard work. Making it profitable is even more challenging. Doing both in times of uncertainty and inflation seems impossible on some days. Check out tips and advice on making it work from Supporting Strategies.

Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. is excited to share its newly designed website! It features a more intuitive, engaging, and easy-to-navigate experience that clearly showcases their expertise and achievements, reflects our values and goals, and illustrates what we strive to accomplish for their staff and clients. Check it out now.

2022 CORPORATE SPONSORS - THANK YOU

2023 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Please email pross@ggchamber.org for more information about how your business can benefit from an annual sponsorship investment.