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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Awards $8,000 in Scholarships to four Montgomery College Students
Gaithersburg, MD (December 16, 2022) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is proud of its Montgomery College Scholarship Program. On the evening of December 8, 2022, at its Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner, the Chamber awarded $8,000 in scholarships to four Montgomery College students with majors in either Computer Science or Engineering. “I’m so proud of our Chamber and this scholarship program,” said Paula Ross, GGCC President & CEO. “Our local economy relies on an educated workforce. These students are the future of Montgomery County, and we are very happy to support them.” While the Chamber is proud of…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Announces its 2023 Board of Directors
Gaithersburg, MD (December 16, 2022) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce its 2023 Board of Directors. They are the leaders of the business community. “I’m looking forward to another great year,” said Paula Ross, GGCC President & CEO. “We have excellent board leadership, and new programs planned for 2023; I’m excited for the year to come as we look to new ways to support our member businesses.” New Chair of the Board AJ Nwoga, Sr. Vice President at M&T Bank, commented, “We are the voice of the business community. We are the advocate for all…
Heiromy “Romy” Nuñez Named Gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Young Professional of the Year
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 14, 2022) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) awarded Romy Nuñez, Commercial Insurance Broker at Foresight Insurance, an independent insurance agency in Rockville, MD, as the recipient of the 10th Annual Young Professional of the Year Award (YPG) at the Chamber’s Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of a highly motivated, emerging leader of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Group. At Foresight Insurance, Nuñez consults with business owners to help them understand and properly manage property and casualty insurance risk for their businesses. In…
Supporting Strategies Named the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber’s 16th Annual Small Business of the Year
Gaithersburg MD (December 15, 2022) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) awarded Supporting Strategies the 16th Annual Small Business of the Year Award (SBY) on December 8, 2022, as a part of their Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The award was presented to Supporting Strategies Owner Steve Barber. AJ Nwoga presented the award on behalf of M&T Bank, which sponsors the Small Business of the Year Award. The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes that small businesses are a vital part of our economy and community. The award is presented to a small business that demonstrates success,…
We’re Hiring – Part-time Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper is responsible for the accounting functions of the GGCC. The bookkeeper works closely with and reports to the President & CEO. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Accounts Receivable Prepare invoices for Membership, Events, Sponsorship, etc. Process payments received (cash, check, credit card) Take deposits to the Bank twice/week. Make Account Receivable past-due calls. Accounts Payable Verify bills, classify by account, seek approval for unusual or large bills, determine payment schedule, enter into database. Pay bills on a regular basis, with the review and approval of the President & CEO. File original bills. Bank Accounts…
We’re Hiring – Director of Membership
The Director of Membership is responsible for the (1) recruitment of new members and (2) retention of existing members. The Director of Membership will sell Chamber memberships to prospective non-member businesses by communicating the benefits of the Chamber. The Director of Membership will also track our existing members to ensure that they are actively engaged and receiving value for their membership. As part of the team, the Director of Membership will help create a robust membership program that meets the needs of our members. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Prospect and locate qualified leads Sell new memberships Meet monthly sales goals Process new…