Laura authors the blog Your Success is Our Business on MyMCMedia. Laura is the Director of Events & Marketing for the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce - a member-based organization of businesses that have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial and industrial progress in our communities. The area's economic well-being is a result of the caliber of work that is done by the Chamber. The Chamber has a major impact on business, income and future growth of the area. My position at the Chamber - Director of Events & Marketing - affords me the opportunity to plan quality events for our Members and market the Chamber is a variety of avenues. At the GGCC, we typically have around 30 events each year including: breakfasts, lunches, after-five's, ribbon cuttings and special events. The consensus is we have high quality events with good energy. In 2012, we had over 2,040 people visit our events. Most our events are free to Members so securing sponsorships for all events. Additionally, I am responsible for planning networking, overseeing the budget and marketing of all events in order to make them successful. Lastly, I coordinate all marketing and communication efforts of the GGCC including weekly email blasts, its quarterly newsletter, all social media platforms, media relations and community outreach.
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce that it will host third annual business expo on Monday, April 11th, at five o’clock in the evening at BlackRock… Read More
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC), in partnership with JK Moving Services, made life sweeter for the community and supported the efforts of the Upcounty Consolidation Hub with canned food… Read More
Medicalincs celebrated “Twosday” with the grand opening of their integrated solutions business. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony and joined Medicalincs at their celebration on… Read More
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce that it will host 3rd annual business expo on Monday, April 11th, at five o’clock in the evening at BlackRock… Read More
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce’s (GGCC) grant program Pathways to Business Success—designed to support women and minority entrepreneurs take it to the next level—successfully launched in January. The program was… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Lab testing 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… Read More
During the season of Thanksgiving, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) gives thanks and shows their appreciation for their chamber members and all businesses that help our local economy thrive.… Read More
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… Read More
At the ninth annual Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame (MCBHOF), Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) President and CEO Marilyn Balcombe was inducted. I was honored to be inducted into… Read More
In August, Freedom Mortgage Corporation and RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation announced they have completed their previously announced merger. Recently, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and… Read More