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FriendsGiving Mixer at Vine Alley

Get excited about the holidays-come and enjoy a FriendsGiving Happy hour event with the Gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of Commerce! Bring your business cards, grab some food and drinks, and start forging connections for your business!

Those that register will receive 15% off their purchases during our event at Vine Alley.

When: Tuesday, November 22

Time: 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM

Where: Vine Alley 114 Market Street Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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. It 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

Click for: More Information | Sponsorships | Tickets

GALA SILENT AUCTION

You are also invited to participate in this year's Silent Auction. We have wonderful submissions, including:

Chef's Table for 12 People at AMU Chef Donated by Asbury Methodist Village
Two Tickets to visit the Luray Caverns
Two Tickets to any 2022-2023 Season Performance at the Olney Theater
Weekend Night Stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites
Tickets for 2 for a dinner & show at the Way Off Broadway Dinner Theater
Complimentary One Night Stay at Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center with Parking
Privai Discovery Travel Kit
Starbucks Gift Basket donated by Ross Executive Group

Hotel Stays, Theater Tickets, Golf Course Access, and more. Let's make 2022 the biggest auction yet.

Learn more and submit an item here.

Ribbon Cutting: That Smoothie Place

Please join us for a ribbon-cutting as we celebrate the grand opening of That Smoothie Place in Damascus, MD. That Smoothie Place is a "Special Kind Of Place" where inclusion and acceptance abide through the making of Smoothies, Smoothie Bowls, Fresh Juices, Salads, and other delectables. So, come join us for this special event and enjoy a positive vibe with a delicious treat and beautiful smiles to compliment it.

When: Friday, December 02

Time: 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM

Where: That Smoothie Place, 9815 Main Street, Damascus

'Tis the season to Network | Chamber Open House

It's MERRY GGCC! Join us at the last event of 2022; make it count!

Enjoy good food, and great networking, and brighten the holidays with the GGCC!

Food & Beverage Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Email pchanner@ggchamber.org.

Thank you to our early Sponsors:

When: Thursday, December 15

Time: 5:00 PM thru 7:00 PM

Where: The GGCC Office, 901 Clopper Road, Suite 205 North Building, Gaithersburg

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. 30 - Gala Events Planning Committee Meeting @ 8:30 AM

Dec. 07 - Events Committee Meeting @ 8:30 AM

Dec. 14 - SOHO Committee Meeting @ 9:00 AM

^ Currently, all meetings are on ZOOM ^

Say Hello to our new Members.

We're always excited to welcome new members into the Chamber family! Please take a moment to celebrate our newest Chamber Members.

Apna Pizza

CitiBank

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

GreenDrop, LLC

Heartland Payments Systems

Laperaux, the Journeymanchef's French Bistro

The Law Offices of Abbas S Sadiq Esq

The Logo Shack

Long & Foster Real Estate

My Cup Runneth Over- Southern Cuisine

Prism Photo Booth Co.

Procare Pharmacy

Rio Grande Bar & Grill

Sunrise Senior Living at Montgomery Village

The Branded Company

Voicesnpictures Aerial Imagery

Wells Fargo Bank

MEMBER NEWS

M&T Bank & The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights have opened registration for the 2023 cohort of the Small Business Accelerator Program. M&T will offer a range of support services and resources for Montgomery County businesses. Accepted applications will be enrolled in a 10-week-long FREE program that offers business fundamentals, mentorship, and access to capital. Register today.

Corner Pizza & Subs has offered their party room conference space for FREE to all GGCC Members that would like to host a lunch meeting. All that is needed is to purchase the food you plan on eating. Check out their menu and give them a call to reserve the space when ready.

Dogfish Head Alehouse is partnering with Visiting Angels to donate necessities to Vets in need. Stop by the restaurant to grab a list of desired items and a bag to fill and return.

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is a fun family tradition that will lift your spirits this holiday season! Rated a “Best Bet for Holiday Entertainment in and around DC” by DC Metro Theater Arts! Tickets are on sale now.

The City of Gaithersburg, City's Winter Lights Festival, is getting ready to welcome visitors for another spectacular season. The wondrous display of lights at Seneca Creek State Park will be open nightly from November 25 through December 31. More information.

Stop by Vine Alley on Black Friday and listen to the beautiful vocals of Lauren Sumner! Lauren has been exploring her talents as a singer-songwriter/solo-performer in the DMV area for over a decade.

2022 CORPORATE SPONSORS - THANK YOU

2023 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!