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Upcounty Community Resources Named the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber’s Small Business of the Year
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 16, 2021) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Upcounty Community Resources (UCR) as the recipient of the 15th Annual Small Business of the Year Award (SBY) on December 9, 2021, as a part of their Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The award was presented to UCR Executive Director Jenn Lynn by AJ Nwoga with M&T Bank. “We are honored to give this award to Upcounty Community Resources,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President / CEO. “They are a great asset in our community.” The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes small businesses, which are a…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Awards Over $9,500 in Montgomery College Scholarships
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 16, 2021) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is proud of its Montgomery College Scholarship Program. Our local economy relies on an educated workforce. The Chamber Scholarship program provides financial assistance to Montgomery College students pursuing higher education. Each year, with the help of its donors, the Chamber awards students Montgomery College Scholarships at its Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. To date we have raised over $400,000 including an endowment of over $150,000 established to ensure future giving for students. We have awarded over 115 scholarships to Montgomery College students. On the evening of…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Names its Young Professional of the Year
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (December 16, 2021) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Heather Madison, property manager with Peterson Company, as the recipient of the 9th Annual Young Professional of the Year Award (YPG) at the Chamber’s Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. “Heather Madison is a super star. We are so lucky to have her on our Board and in our Chamber,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President / CEO. The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of a highly motivated, emerging leader of the Chamber’s Young Professional’s group. The past year and a half-challenged Madison’s…
Business is Booming in the Upcounty
Gaithersburg, MD (December 14, 2021) – Even with the economy down, the pandemic has sparked a small business boom in the Upcounty. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted six ribbon cutting ceremonies in December: sixteen ceremonies total in 2021. In December, the GGCC supported SmarTest Labs, Parc Redland, Chef Lee’s Element, Hogabs Jerky, Fry Guy Southern HomeStyle Cuisine, & Acorn Health. Additionally, the GGCC’s Director of Membership, Stephen McDow, attended the grand opening ceremonies of 61 Vineyard in Damascus, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids in Gaithersburg, Mission Autism Clinics in Gaithersburg, and Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Gaithersburg. On December…
Lab Testing Just Got a Whole Lot Easier in the DMV
Gaithersburg, MD (December 3, 2021) – Lab resting just got a whole lot easier. Introducing SmarTest Labs serving the DMV area with comprehensive testing services, minimal wait times and mobile testing solutions. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined SmarTest Labs to celebrate their grand opening. “We are thrilled to see SmarTest Labs thrive”, said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC president. “They provide a fantastic service to the community and to businesses to keep us all safe and healthy”. SmarTest Labs, located at 501 N Frederick Avenue, Suite 106, Gaithersburg, MD, is one of the nation’s…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Members Support Manna
Gaithersburg, MD (November 23, 2021) – During the season of Thanksgiving, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) gives thanks & shows their appreciation for their Chamber Members and all businesses that help our local economy thrive. Thanksgiving is also an opportunity for the GGCC to give back to its community. The Chamber collected 150 pounds of canned goods for Manna Food Center at their give thanks networking mixer at Boca Botanas Tapas Bar in Gaithersburg. “It’s so important to give back to our community when we can,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President. I’m so proud of our members to support…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration Returns
Gaithersburg /Germantown, MD (October 16, 2020) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is announcing the return of its Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony, in person. On the evening of December 9, 2021, the GGCC will celebrate business & the past year at its gala. The evening will be a celebration of the partnerships the Chamber has to help grow and sustain a healthy local economy. This year’s event will introduce our new Board of Directors and recognize members who have made a significant impact to our business community throughout the year. The GGCC continues to support & serve…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Announces New Program – Pathways to Business Success
Gaithersburg, MD (November 16, 2021) – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) announces a brand-new grant program designed for women and minority business owners to enhance their business by more fully engaging them with formal networking opportunities through the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce. The program was made possible through an economic development grant from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. Through strategic workshops, business resource groups, networking events and a free one-year Chamber membership, participants will gain new skills and relationships to increase the value of their business. “Throughout the pandemic we discovered that business owners who were engaged in…
Balcombe Inducted into the Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame
Gaithersburg, MD (October 27, 2021) – At the ninth annual Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame (MCBHOF), Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) President & CEO Marilyn Balcombe was inducted. “I was honored to be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame,” said Balcombe. “It was great to see a room full of people celebrated the important role business has in our community. Most importantly, it was great to see the support for scholarships at Universities at Shady Grove.” The MCBHOF is a celebration of people who have made a positive impact on the Montgomery County business community. Balcombe does just…
Freedom Mortgage is Now RoundPoint Mortgage
Gaithersburg, MD (October 15, 2021) – In August, Freedom Mortgage Corporation and RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation announced they have completed their previously announced merger. Today, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined RoundPoint Mortgage to celebrate their rebrand launch. The Gaithersburg RoundPoint Mortgage team, located at 257 Market Street in Gaithersburg, joined the GGCC three years ago and have been not only big advocates of the Chamber, but big supporters. City of Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman proclaimed October 15, 2021, as “RoundPoint Mortgage Day”. RoundPoint offers a wide array of mortgage products to meet…