The Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber’s Emerging Professionals Group (EPG) serves as a dynamic networking group for dedicated early to mid-career professionals. This initiative offers chamber young professionals the opportunity to connect with fellow business-minded individuals, fostering both career advancement and personal connections. By prioritizing personal growth and development, EPG empowers the next generation of leaders through a variety of opportunities focused on education, skill-building, knowledge exchanges and networking. Our commitment to nurturing young professionals ensures that there are resources and experiences necessary to thrive in their respective fields and contribute meaningfully to our community.
EPG Events & Committee Meetings: We invite chamber members who are interested in attending Emerging Professional networking opportunities, to please check the events calendar for details. If your company has a number of young employees with talent and the potential for greatness, then please send them to our EPG events. Members who are active in the Emerging Professionals Group, are invited to participate in the brief monthly committee meetings to share their ideas and feedback. Please contact the Emerging Professionals Group Vice Chair, Riley Black from Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg for more details (riley.black@kiddieacademy.net).
Professional Development: The Emerging Professionals Group sponsors a professional development series open to all chamber members. Previous sessions have included topics such as social media marketing, strategic career planning, entrepreneurship topics, and more. Each session is placed on the Chamber website calendar and registration is typically required in advance. In 2026, an 8-part series will be offered. Sponsorships are available for these sessions – see the calendar posts for details on individual session sponsorships. Often times, the group seeks Chamber member experts for presentations during these sessions.
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- March – The Authentic Professional: Navigating Boundaries, Corporate Culture and Strategic Connections
- April – The First Hire Is a Mindset: Delegation for Business Owners
- May – Part 1 Marketing Workshop Series
- June – Financial Planning Seminar
- August – Part 2 Marketing Workshop Series
- September – TBD
- October – Part 3 Marketing Workshop Series
- November – Human Resources Seminar
For more information on this program contact us at 301.840.1400 or info@ggchamber.org
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Your business can be the 2026 Sponsor for the Emerging Professionals Group:
