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Morning Mixer: Work Source Montgomery

Mix, mingle and network with Chamber Members as you enjoy breakfast treats at this dynamic event. Networking breakfasts promote networking and member visibility by offering attendees the chance to introduce themselves.

This event is sponsored by Worksource Montgomery. Bring plenty of business cards as you network with others doing business, and all before your workday starts!

We are partnering with WSM and Seneca Creek Community Church to collect toys for their Holiday Toy Shoppe. Please bring a toy or two, a suggested list is posted below. Donations are also accepted.

When: Thursday, November 10

Time: 7:30 AM thru 09:00 AM

Where: Worksource Montgomery, 12900 Middlebrook Road, 1st Floor, Germantown

Ribbon Cutting: GreenDrop, LLC

Please join us for a ribbon-cutting as we celebrate the grand opening GreenDrop's newest trailer location. GreenDrop offers an easy, convenient, and eco-friendly way for communities to donate clothing, shoes, and household items that helps support our local nonprofit partners.

When: Thursday, November 10

Time: 10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM

Where: GreenDrop, LLC 18006 Mateny Road, Germantown, MD 2087

SAVE THE DATE

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.

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

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!

Nov. 02 - Events Committee Meeting

Nov. 16 - Economic Development & Legislative Affairs Committee @ 8:30 AM

Nov. 16 - Membership Committee @ 9:00 AM

^ Currently, all meeting on ZOOM ^

MEMBER NEWS

Thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy the After Five networking mixer at True Respite Brewing Company. And thank you to the True Respite team for your wonderful hospitality and the tour of your facility.

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.

Halloween season is upon us. In addition to the traditional jack-o ’lanterns, witches, ghosts, and skeletons as you and your children trick-or-treat this Halloween, you may come across teal-colored pumpkins along your route. The Teal Pumpkin Project is designed to raise awareness for children with food allergies and promotes the inclusion of all trick-or-treaters. Patient First physicians are available to talk about food allergies and Halloween safety. Please contact Brooke Waller at 571-340-1594 or email brooke.waller@patientfirst.com for questions.

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.

2022 CORPORATE SPONSORS - THANK YOU