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We are the #GGCC.
We are #StrongerTogether, and together we are the #UpcountyEngine.
Let us know how we can help your business today!
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Make the Most of Networking | |
Are you feeling nervous about attending a networking event to represent your business? Natural Networking is here to help! We'll teach you the ins and outs of how to comfortably mingle, build meaningful connections, and represent yourself and your company in the best way possible. From basic do's and don'ts that will set you up for success, to learning how to be true to who YOU are first - our workshop will put you on track for networking success.
Natural Networking - Tuesday, January 31st, at 8:30 am
Learn More & Register
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Chamber 101: We are an extension of your office! | |
Do you have a small office or home office not quite right to host clients? The Chamber has the perfect solution. We offer our Conference Room as a Member Benefit. Our Members can use the Conference Room for up to two hours at a time for free, for any occasional meetings or activities they need.
Email us to reserve your time!
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Did You Know?
Please Share with your Teams:
| Did you know that the benefits of Chamber membership extend to ALL of your employees? Your early- and mid-career team members might appreciate the professional development sessions! Bring your team to participate in any of the upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and events happening over the next few weeks. Find Events. | |
Upcoming Events
See the complete list of upcoming ribbon cuttings, celebrations, networking, and professinal development events here.
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Ribbon Cutting: sweetgreen
sweetgreen's headquarter's is planning this terrific event, and chamber staff will be there to support their launch into the community! Join us!
When: Tues, Jan 24, 10:30 AM
Where: Sweetgreen 301 Copley Pl, Gaithersburg
Register!
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Young Professional Group - Virtual Trivia Night
Email Philippa for the zoom link!
When: Tues, Jan 24, 4:30 PM
Where: ZOOM
Register!
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Natural Networking! Professional Development Series 2023, Session 1
Do you know how to mingle and “work the room”? How do you make networking more natural?
How can you make meaningful connections from your networking events?
Thank you Supporting Strategies and The Hampton Inn for your support to make this series happen!
When:Tues, Jan 31, 8:30 AM
Where: Hampton Inn & Suites, 960 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg
Register Now!
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Ribbon Cutting: Rio Grande Tex Mex Bar & Grill
When: Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:00 AM
Where: Rio Grande Bar & Grill, 13541 Clopper Road, Germantown
Register Now!
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Coffee & Conversation with the GGCC
They say happiness is coffee and a good book; today it's coffee and good networking!
See you there!
When: Tues, Feb 14, 7:30 AM
Where: Hampton Inn & Suites, 960 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg
Register Now!
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Ribbon Cutting: Roaming Rooster
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:00 AM
Where: Roaming Rooster 511 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Register Now!
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Ribbon Cutting: My Cup Runneth Over Southern Cuisine.
When: Friday, February 17, 2023 11:00 AM
Where: My Cup Runneth Over- Southern Cuisine
8405 Snouffer School Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Register Now!
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Business Card Exchange Lunch | Barking Mad Cafe
Please join us for lunch at Barking Mad Café. They are a premium independent coffee cafe & farm-to-table restaurant. You are going to have a fabulous lunch.
When: Tues, Feb 21, 11:30 AM
Where: Barking Mad Café
239 Spectrum Avenue
Gaithersburg
Register Now!
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Committee Corner:
Highlights of GGCC's 4 Standing Committees of the Board
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Next Meeting: Feb 15, 8:30am (zoom)
Our meeting last week featured a wonderful presentation from Visit Montgomery - thank you!
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YPG is 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. Please contact Eric Ashmont. | |
Direct Connections:
Highlights from GGCC's Direct Connect Groups
(Does your DC group have news to share...email us!)
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SOHO (Small Office Home Office)
Next Meeting: February 8, 2023, 9:00 AM (zoom)
"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.
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Nonprofit Direct Connect
Next Meeting: Feb 13, 9:00 am (zoom)
The Nonprofit Direct Connect Group is coming back for 2023! Facilitated by Stephen McDow from BlackRock Center for the Arts, this group will explore professional development and strategic planning topics specifically of interest to our GGCC Nonprofit members! The group will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 9 am and will alternate via zoom/in-person. This first (zoom) meeting of 2023 will include intros, a listening session to determine future topics/speakers, and a "perfect your pitch" strategy session. Register today!
Direct Connect groups are member-led affinity groups that strategically connect smaller groups of GGCC members. More information here.
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Registration is open for Paley Rothman’s Seventh Annual Employment Law Day - New Year, New Challenges: Managing in an Employee’s Market! Attendees of this webinar will be awarded TWO PDCs in compliance with SHRM. Visit for more registration info and details.
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Sweetgreen Gaithersburg is opening their new location in Crown!
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WorkSource Montgomery and the MoCo Workforce Development Board have a brand new mobile job center! For more information or to request the MJC for a community event, click here.
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2023 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
Thank you for new & renewing Corporate Sponsor members! Highlights forthcoming!
Why be a corporate sponsor? In addition to all of the promotional benefits online and in print, you are making a public statement that you support YOUR business community, that you want your employees to be involved and benefit from chamber membership, and you know that we are #strongertogether! We are the #GGCC. We are the #UpcountyEngine!
Please email pross@ggchamber.org for more information about how your business can benefit from an annual sponsorship investment.
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Thank you again to these Annual Corporate Sponsors who have already committed to renew for 2023 - and we welcome Doubletree to this incredible group of business leaders! | | | | |
