Photo: Last week's FYI Series provided an insightful look into WorkSource Montgomery. Jan Abraham and Kareemah Weans Woodard discussed how WorkSource Montgomery supports businesses by facilitating talent placement and providing grant funding opportunities. They highlighted the organization's pivotal role in fostering economic growth and employment in our community.

We extend our gratitude to WorkSource Montgomery for hosting last week's event and for generously providing lunch from Trippy Tacos for our attendees!

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Ribbon Cutting: Big Blue Swim School

When: Monday, July 8, 2:00-3:00 PM

Where:

Big Blue Swim School

13032 Middlebrook Road Germantown, MD

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(inc. in membership)

Biz Networking B49: Empress Coffee & Cocktails

When: Tuesday, July 9, 7:30-09:00 AM

Where: Empress Coffee & Cocktails

325 Main Street

Gaithersburg

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(inc. in membership)

GGCC Night Out at the Frederick Keys!

When: Thursday, July 11, 6:00-9:30 PM

Where: Frederick Keys

Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium

21 Stadium Drive

Frederick, MD 21703

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(reduced tickets for members)

Pegasus 5th Anniversary Milestone Ribbon Cutting

When: Friday, July 12, 3:00-4:00 PM

Where:

Pegasus General Contractors

8632 Dakota Dr, Gaithersburg, MD

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(inc. in membership)

Downtown Crown Park Ribbon Cutting

When: Tuesday, July 16, 4:00-5:00 PM



Where:

Downtown Crown

119 Crown Park Ave, Gaithersburg, MD

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(inc. in membership)

GGCC takes over Downtown Crown After5!

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 5:00-7:00 PM

Where: Downtown Crown - GGCC businesses

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(inc. in membership)

Ribbon Cutting: Hangry Joe’s Germantown

When: Wednesday, July 17, 12:00-1:00 PM

Where: Hangry Joe’s Germantown

19730 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD

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(inc. in membership)

New Member Orientation

When: Tuesday, July 30, 8:30-10:00 AM

Where: GGCC Board Room

910 Clopper Road, Suite 205N

Gaithersburg, MD

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(inc. in membership)

FYI Series: Expert Member Led Lunch&Learn: Financial Fraud in your business

When: Wednesday, July 31, 12:00-1:00 PM

Where: 910 N Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg MD

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(inc. in membership)

Committee Corner:

Highlights of GGCC's 4 Standing Committees of the Board

Next Meeting: July 9 (Teams)

The committee is looking for active members that would like to contribute to the planning & coordination of the experiences for the group.

Please register to attend at the link above.

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 18 @ GGCC office

We're looking for additional people to join the membership committee! If you'd like to join, email Angela at alapadula@ggchamber.org.

Please register to attend at the link above.

Next Meeting: July 10 (Teams)

Are you interested in helping to plan the various events at the chamber? Join us!

Please register to attend at the link above.

Next Meeting: July 17

Please register to attend at the link above.

Next Meeting: July 11, 2024 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Join us! The GGCC Board has created a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) Committee and would love interested Chamber members to join the committee! The DEI&B committee will focus on advancing the DEI&B goals of our organization by advocating for economic inclusion, growth and competitiveness of our community’s diverse business population. Our goal is to ensure that the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and experiences within our business and non-profit communities is reflected in every aspect of the Chamber’s operations.

Direct Connect Groups:

(Does your DC group have news to share?...email us!)

Direct Connect groups are member-led affinity groups that strategically connect smaller groups of GGCC members. More information here.

SOHO Committee Meeting

"SOHO" is for GGCC Members who own and operate a "Small Office - Home Office". If you are a Member who works from home or in a very small office, please feel free to join us at the monthly “SOHO” Meeting.

Members - categorized as SOHO businesses - will provide support to one another. This is your business solutions roundtable! An opportunity to reach out to other like-minded SOHO business owners to share, grow, strengthen and expand your resources; all while "increasing the value of your business". Hope to see you there.

Minority Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

This direct connect invites members to join and discuss topics that will help business owners and business leaders of color within the Chamber! The meetings are twice a month for 90 minutes at the end of the workday. Hybrid format first meeting of the month and second meeting online.

This direct connect partners with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County. B2B and B2C businesses are welcome! Contact Fernando Fuentes for more information or the Teams link at FuentesF@fnb-corp.com.

B2B Referral Sharing Group

If you are looking to grow your network and build some strong referrals this is a great way to get connected and reach your goals. The group meets 8:30-9:30 AM every other Tuesday. Email Ed Samuels, Auxilium Technology ed.samuels@auxiliumtechnology.com for more information.

Pathways Direct Connect for Women

A supportive community of women in business and entrepreneurs committed to growth and connection. We support each other by sharing our experiences, expertise, and knowledge to help each other grow professionally and personally.

The group meets every third Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It alternates between Zoom and in-person at a Chamber member restaurant! Email Philippa Channer or Kari Primozic to join.

Nonprofit Direct Connect

Next Meeting: July 8, 11 am, (Zoom)

Each month, we hear from a different speaker from a nonprofit GGCC member. and engage in discussions relevant to the nonprofit industry. In July, join us for a conversation with Ayda Sanver about budgeting for nonprofits. Learn about the importance of projecting income and expenses, and how to budget for organizational sustainability. Ayda has 25+ years of experience in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors. Since 2014, she has been a consultant to nonprofits around the country including those supporting homelessness, underprivileged youth, healthcare, animal rights, environmental protection, domestic violence, LBGTQIA+ rights, and more.   

Facilitated by Denise Fredericks (Mercy Health Clinic) and Deborah Zimmer (Universities at Shady Grove), this group will explore professional development and strategic planning topics specifically of interest to our GGCC Nonprofit members, as well as highlight one of our members each month! The group will meet with 2nd Monday each month (time might vary by month), on zoom for now.

Mastermind Direct Connect



'The Mastermind Direct Connect is a single-category networking group open to B2B and B2C members of the Chamber. This dynamic group holds each of their members accountable for assisting one another in the continued growth and development of their businesses and focuses on building quality and long-lasting relationships above all else. Each meeting includes a professional development topic and small group discussion.

The group meets in-person on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays from 7:30a - 9:00a. Please email Tabatha Christman for more information.

If you have any updates, news, celebrations, recognitions & more about your business you would like to be included in the GGCC weekly newsletter, please email a brief description to Paula Ross at: pross@ggchamber.org.

• American Red Cross - Blood & platelet donations often don’t keep pace with patient needs around Independence Day. Give blood and be a holiday hero! The American Red Cross will be on the Germantown Campus on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, between 10 am – 4 pm. If you would like to donate, please schedule an appointment online at redcrossblood.org. Donors will receive a NEW Red Cross umbrella when they give blood between July 1-14, while supplies last. Additional Summer Blood Drives: July 31, 2024 (10am-1pm) and August 20, 2024 (1-6 pm)

• Ailyn Ferrebu is an appointed licensed agent with National Life Group. Recently rated by Forbes 2024 as America’s Best Insurance Company, National Life Group offers the most comprehensive life insurance plans that come standard with living benefits covering 17 medical conditions including Alzheimer’s disease. Since 1848, National Life Group has provided its clients assurance and peace of mind in providing the financial solution to their insureds and insured’s families. Please contact her for a free consultation today!

• Future Link is seeking caring volunteers to serve as trusted guides to our first-generation-to-college young adults (18-25) as they navigate their academic and early career paths. Mentors work individually with students to help develop important academic and life skills, explore opportunities, and take advantage of available resources. Join 250+ volunteer professionals in Montgomery County who help their students overcome their challenges and achieve success. Learn more: https://futurelinkmd.org/mentoring/

• Patient First - Celebrate The 4th of July Safely Press Release & Safety Tips.

• Silver Diner is named one of the 250 Top Workplaces in the DMV region, compiled by a Washington Post partner, Energage - the list includes Silver Diner at number 20 and Adventist Health Care at number 21, both of which are members of GGCC. Congratulations!

• Smokey Glen Farm - 70 years in business! Here’s a link to our company history: https://smokeyglenfarm.com/history/. We service DMV corporate picnics and private functions like weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras, reunions, school picnics / banquets, anniversary parties, birthday parties, celebrations of life, and more. We offer picnics, premium picnics, lobster bakes, and evening Banquets (see Brochure above).

We have one open to the public event, Fridays at the Farm (all you can eat crab feast, with BBQ chicken, ribs, and many picnic sides). We just opened ticket sales for 2024. Find more info here: https://smokeyglenfarm.com/fridays/

• Wendie Veloz Enterprises is hosting The Board Room: Business Networking + Paddle (June - August) - Fridays this summer join us on the water for a unique way to make deep connections- on the deep water. Bring your SUP or kayak and meet us for some sunshine and a good time. July MoCo and Baltimore/Annapolis dates coming soon!

• August: (8/9 @ 10 AM- Black Hills)

• The Crossvines - 🍷 Join Us for Weekend Wine Tastings, New Wine Releases, And Summer Music At The Crossvines

• The Little Gym - Our leaflet for our free "read, move and groove" event. We have opened it up to anyone in the community (members or none-members) and is the equivalent of the 'story time' that a lot of libraries run. We will be running this event every week.

• The Carnegie at Washingtonian - Employment Opportunity at The Carnegie at Washingtonian

• The Montgomery County Income Generation Group (IGG), a subcommittee of the WorkSource Montgomery Community Impact Advisory Committee in partnership with Montgomery County Business Center, is excited to announce a new event focused on providing resources to aspiring residents looking to start a business. Organizations like the Latino Economic Development Center, MD Small Business Development Center, Women’s Business Center, and Life Asset will be sharing a wide variety of information and resources. See more information here.

• Wellness & Fitness Business Networking Hour - July 13th @ 3-5:30 pm ET - Integrative Health Recreation/Musu Wellness in Gaithersburg, MD



The quarterly Wellness Biz networking event is back! This is THE spot for health and wellness businesses to build collaborations and community. Last quarter we sold out very quickly, grab your spot! This free event is brought to you by a partnership between Wendie Veloz Enterprises, Musu Wellness and E&R Business Solutions. Register here.

• Worksource Montgomery - Interested in introducing your business to Montgomery County’s youth? MoCo CAP, an innovative new college and career readiness-focused effort headed by WorkSource Montgomery, has numerous ways this spring and summer for local employers to contribute industry experience to MCPS middle and high school students. These opportunities include 30-minute virtual employee talks, a virtual industry panel discussion, and a free school information/summer job fair. For more information or to indicate interest, please contact WorkSource Montgomery’s Career Education Services at MoCoCAPIndustry@worksourcemontgomery.com. Learn more at www.MoCoCAP.com/employers.

If you have any hiring announcements you'd like to include in our newsletter, please email a brief description to Philippa Channer at philippa@channerconsulting.com 

• Atwork is hiring for the role of Salesperson. As a Salesperson with Atwork, your primary responsibility will be sales, including establishing business relationships with employers in the DMV area, primarily focusing on our specific service territory within Montgomery County. You will be tasked with identifying and generating new business consistently and maintaining strong relationships with employers. This position will involve a significant amount of outside sales activities, such as prospecting, pipeline management, networking, securing staffing agreements, and providing a high level of customer service overall. Transportation is required for this position, as it entails being out in the field, traveling, and working to secure new business.

• Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative (GBCI) is excited to announce that they're hiring for a full-time Admin and Communications Manager to join its team! Please review the job description and share this opportunity with your networks.

• Laperaux Journeymanchef's French Bistro is hiring restaurant professionals to join the team! They're looking for hiring wait staff and bartenders who have true hospitality in their hearts, know that every guest is important, who enjoy working in an upscale restaurant. You can pick up an application in person and arrange an interview with Chef Gregory Webb. The restaurant is located at 18056 Mateny Road in the Cloppers Mill Village on Great Seneca. You can also email: gregorywebb@laperaux.com.



• PBMares, LLP - We are searching for a Staff Accountant to join our Tax team! The Staff applies a good working knowledge of fundamental tax laws, their applications and work paper organization and documentation to perform a variety of basic accounting functions on Tax client engagements. A Staff will contribute at the tactical level of client work to support the efficient, timely and correct work flow and production of client deliverables while adhering to production hour budgets. Initially given less complex accounting and tax assignments, such as basic individual and pass-through entity returns, the Staff’s work progresses to more difficult assignments and greater responsibility with the goal of working autonomously and comprehensive understanding of the various software applications required.

Senior Accountant - We’re in search of a Senior Accountant to join our growing Tax team. The Senior performs a broad range of tax engagement tasks by utilizing a good working knowledge of tax procedures and their applications, accounting principles and practices with proper understanding and application of working paper documentation. Seniors may coach one or more staff, instruct them in work to be performed, and help guide their development.

• Hornet's Nest Grille is hiring an Assistant Manager.

• Montgomery Village Foundation is hiring a Community Manager and a Covenant Compliance Specialist.

• Walmart is hiring for temporary positions at the Germantown location store 2357! They're looking for overnight and day positions, must work weekends. Check out this flyer for more information and to help spread the word. An application can also be found here www.walmart.com/careers.

Thank you again to these Annual Corporate Sponsors who support the Chamber's important community engagement, advocacy, and business development work all year round!

The Chamber is now accepting 2024 Annual Corporate Sponsors. Commit now to be on the 2024 75th Anniversary year banner! Email pross@ggchamber.org for more information.

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