Get involved with GGCC!
GGCC has four primary committees and a number of supporting subcommittees. It is critical to the health of the Chamber that members have input into the programs and activities, therefore, all GGCC members are encouraged to become involved in the committee of their choice.
- Legislative Affairs Committee
- Vice Chair - David Edgerley, HarVest Bank of Maryland
The Legislative Committee is charged with the task of representing the GGCC and its members in a pro-active fashion in the formulation of state and local legislation and policy affecting the business community. The goals are: To survey the membership to determine the critical issues facing our GGCC members on Germantown, Gaithersburg, County and State Legislative issues, which have an impact on our Membership and the communities we represent and to develop the GGCC Annual Legislative Agenda; To monitor any legislative issues being considered by our elected officials in state, county, and local governments, and to participate in the process where and when needed; To respond to, and take part in, discussions of issues that may have an impact on our member businesses, including the issue of local governance in Germantown and Gaithersburg.
- Economic Development Committee
- Vice Chair - Scott Wallace, Linowes & Blocher, LLP
Through the Gaithersburg-Germantown Economic Development Committee, the Chamber will proactively work with City, County and State Leaders to support the Economic Development of Gaithersburg, Germantown and surrounding jurisdictions. The committee will work towards the implementation of the Germantown Sector Plan, the Great Seneca Science Corridor Master Plan, and the Shady Grove Sector Plan. The primary goal is to bring more jobs to area.
- Member Recruitment and Retention Committee
- Vice Chair – Ron Dimaranan, Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union
Maintains strong growth in membership through targeted new member recruitment activities that effectively communicate the potential value of membership to community businesses. Promotes the ongoing value of membership to member businesses through personalized contacts with member business representatives and other tactics that monitor member needs, member satisfaction, and their perception of Chamber value.
- Member Programs (Events) Committee
- Vice Chair – Colette Releford, Strive Business Solutions
The Vice Chair of Member Programs oversees the Community Services, Golf Tournament, Small Office Home Office, Networking Events, and Special Events Committees.
- Community Service
This committee's purpose is to promote and enhance the community by participating in volunteer opportunities. The committee will sponsor and coordinate such activities and work to involve all GGCC members in these programs. These activities can be civic in nature or opportunities to provide for the needs of the community by donations of goods and/or services.
- Golf Tournament
This annual event is a fun networking, fundraising opportunity for members and guests. Part of the proceeds fund the GGCC Scholarship Fund for a deserving student majoring in business at Montgomery College, Germantown Campus.
- Networking Events
This committee will act as the host at the monthly networking events and help increase attendance at these events.
- Special Events
It is ideal to have a chair for each special event due to the tasks involved. The responsibilities of the Chair would be to help plan, organize and oversee the special event.
- Women Balancing Life & Business Committee
- Organizer – Dawn Goldberg, Write Well University
The Women Balancing Life & Business Committee is charged with: growing and developing personally and professionally in the company of women. This committee will address the “whole” woman and the element of balance between life and business. The committee believes the following: Strong Women = Strong Communities = Strong Business. The agenda is to have meaningful, substantial purpose and leave our women members more energized than depleted
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