32nd Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast Ceremony Recognizes 64 Heroes in the Upcounty
June 25, 2026 Contact: Paula Ross President & CEO 301-840-1400 pross@ggchamber.org A full PDF of this Media Advisory can be found here. The Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber (GG Upcounty Chamber) hosted its 32nd Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast this morning at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. The event honored 64 men and women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect the public safety in the Upcounty. Public safety personnel from several jurisdictions were recognized. Each received an official Congressional Citation from Representative April McClain Delaney, Certificate of Congratulations from our County Council…
Ross moderates Delaney forum focused on affordability and women
Press release from the office of Congresswoman April McClain Delaney May 27, 2026: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Ewald, john.ewald@mail.house.gov Rep. McClain Delaney, Comptroller Lierman, and Delegate Qi Convene Montgomery County Women for a Discussion on Affordability GERMANTOWN, MD–Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) yesterday convened Montgomery County women leaders — including local officials, business owners, and nonprofit leaders — for a discussion focused on the growing affordability crisis and its disproportionate impact on women and families in Montgomery County–the state’s most populous and diverse jurisdiction. The event featured a panel discussion with Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman…
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce is now the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber, Launching New Brand Identity to Reflect the Future of Upcounty Business!
Media Contact Paula RossPresident & CEOwww.ggchamber.orgpross@ggchamber.org240-601-8969 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 18, 2026 New name, logo, and visual identity mark a bold new chapter for one of Montgomery County’s leading business organizations Germantown, MD — The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce officially launched its new brand identity during a celebratory reveal event held last evening, signaling a bold new era for the organization and the dynamic business community it serves. The launch event, held at BlackRock Center for the Arts, unveiled the Chamber’s refreshed name, logo, and visual identity following a year-long strategic planning and rebranding initiative shaped by member feedback, community engagement,…
Chamber opposes tax and fee increases to MoCo businesses and residents, supports key economic development investments; please contact your councilmembers!
PDF letter to County Council: click here (Full text is pasted below.) Video of Paula Ross, President & CEO, testimony to County Council, April 8: YouTube, TikTok Video of Luis Cardenas, Chamber Board member, testimony to County County, April 8: YouTube, TikTok Additionally, we are working with the Montgomery County Chamber, who has created an action alert page in opposition to some of the many tax and fee increases proposed in Marc Elrich’s FY27 operating budget submission. We urge our members to write emails to Council in opposition to the property tax and income tax increases. The action alert toolkit…
A New Era for Upcounty Business: GGCC to Unveil New Name and Brand April 17
[PDF RELEASE – CLICK HERE] PRESS CONTACT: PAULA ROSS PRESIDENT & CEO 240-601-8969 c pross@ggchamber.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 A New Era for Upcounty Business: GGCC to Unveil New Name and Brand April 17 Gaithersburg, MD – The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will officially unveil a new brand identity—including a refreshed name and new logo—on April 17, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s evolution and its commitment to serving a dynamic and growing regional business community. The official announcement and brand reveal will take place at BlackRock Center for the Arts beginning…
Action Alert – oppose HB1479 $18 Min Wage + Auto increases
UPDATE 3/3: The House hearing for HB 1479 ($18 minimum wage + automatic annual increases) has been cancelled. If you attempted to sign up to testify today and were unable to, this is why. Thank you to everyone who engaged, contacted lawmakers and prepared to weigh in. Your involvement made a difference, and legislators took notice. We are continuing to monitor the legislation closely. Without a reason for cancellation of the hearing, we must continue our advocacy through the duration of the state assembly session in April. We are continuing to monitor to see if this legislation resurfaces and we will keep you…
Action Alert: Oppose HB 1229/SB 886 – sweeping legislation would damage small businesses most
GGCC is working with the Maryland Chamber and other Chambers of Commerce in Montgomery County and state-wide to distribute action alerts regarding this legislation, which would create unsustainable economic consequences in our business community. Please see the information below, click on the links to take action. Please let your Senator and Delegates know that this legislation is not sustainable. The GGCC’s joint testimony with other Montgomery Chambers will also be posted here when submitted: Oppose HB1229 HB 1229/SB 886: $25 Minimum Wage + Elimination of Tip Credit TUESDAY, Feb. 24 — Testimony Sign-Up from 8:00am-6:00pm for House Hearing on Feb…
G’town Town Center seeks agency for website build
PDF FILE: Germantown-Town-Center-RFP-for-Website-2026.pdf Good afternoon, My name is Zeina Davis, and I’m reaching out to introduce myself as the Program Director for the Germantown Town Center through the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce. Through a Montgomery County grant, the Chamber has been leading the development of the Germantown Town Center Business District — a long-term effort focused on strengthening Germantown’s local economy, celebrating its cultural diversity, and fostering meaningful connections between businesses and the community. Over the past year, this work has included extensive outreach, listening sessions, and research with residents, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, resulting in a new brand…
GGCC Confers Annual Awards to Tortacos, Douglas and Son Services, and others
PDF version click here. The GGCC Annual Gala Celebration & Awards Dinner December 17, 2025, Gaithersburg, MD: The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner brought together 170 leaders, visionaries, and changemakers from the Upcounty together on December 11, 2025 to celebrate business excellence and leadership, and to recognize students who were awarded scholarships through GGCC’s scholarship funds at Montgomery College. Emceed by GGCC President & CEO Paula Ross, the event recognized the outstanding achievements of GGCC members in several categories. Featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers and honorees, the evening was…
GGCC raises over $8,000 for scholarships at Montgomery College at annual Golf Classic
We are still on cloud nine from GGCC’s 35th annual Business Golf Classic last Monday at Worthington Manor Golf Club! Thank you for your support of this annual event. This year’s tournament was SO much fun – many thanks to our committee for their hard work and planning, and thank you to YOU – our sponsors and golfers! This tournament was brought to you by the GGCC Community Foundation and all donations to the Montgomery College Scholarship Fund through the GGCC Community Foundation before, during, and after the tournament are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. SCHOLARSHIP FUND…