Articles by Laura Rowles

January 10, 2015 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Hires New Director of Member Services

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) welcomes Donna Rimple as their new Director of Member Services. Rimple’s sales career spans more than 18 years in the performing arts, the design Industry, and gift market. Prior to coming to the chamber, Rimple worked for Ganz USA, as Territory Manager and the Hines & Company, as the […]

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January 6, 2015 | Laura Rowles

My Perspective as the GGCC Intern

A couple months ago, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) started a blog entry entitled “My Perspective as the GGCC Intern” with our intern Emily Santini and here is the latest edition. The past couple months Emily has been extremely busy assisting me with event planning. Event planning can be a fun and creative career […]

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December 29, 2014 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Awards $8,700 in Scholarships

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber with the help of our donors, awarded five Montgomery College students with Montgomery College Scholarships at its Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. In addition to funding current scholarships, the Chamber has established an endowment for future giving. The endowment is currently at $42,000, with the goal of $100,000. This will ensure […]

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December 25, 2014 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Names Therrien Its Board Chairman

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) has named Jerry Therrien its 2015 Board of Directors chairman. Therrien is the President of Therrien Waddell, Inc. “We are very fortunate to have Jerry as our Chair. He built his company here in the Upcounty and he knows how important the Chamber is in helping to shape the […]

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December 22, 2014 | Laura Rowles

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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Awards the 2nd Annual Young Professional of the Year Award

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Brittany Hilton, Senior Marketing Associate with Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU), as the recipient of the 2nd Annual Young Professional of the Year Award (YPG) at their Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The award was presented by last year’s recipient Brett Friedman of DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors. […]

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December 16, 2014 | Laura Rowles

Chamber Holds 9th Annual Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing

On Wednesday, December 10, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 9th Annual Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing (UCBBB). The UCBBB gives Chamber members and Upcounty Business Leaders an opportunity to discuss legislative issues with their elected officials. The GGCC was honored to have Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett and County Councilmembers Craig Rice […]

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December 15, 2014 | Laura Rowles

GGCC 2015 Board of Directors Inducted

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) Board of Directors were inducted on Thursday, December 4. The ceremony was conducted by County Councilmember Sidney Katz at the Hilton Gaithersburg. The 2015 GGCC Board of Directors: Chairman: Jerry Therrien, Therrien Waddell, Inc. Chairman Elect: Stuart Barr, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered Treasurer: Robert Cowdrey   Vice Chairs: […]

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December 14, 2014 | Laura Rowles

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Awards the 8th Annual Small Business of the Year

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Pinky & Pepe Rodgers, Owner of Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape, as the recipient of the 8th Annual Small Business of the Year Award (SBY) on December 4 as a part of their Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The award was presented by the previous year’s winner Dave Posin […]

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December 13, 2014 | Laura Rowles

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GGCC Rowles Named to CVC-MC 2015 Board

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce that Laura Rowles has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC). The CVC-MC educates businesses on how to create successful volunteer/charitable programs that positively impact the businesses, their employees, and the local community. Rowles is the […]

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November 12, 2014 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Launch Workplaces

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Launch Workplaces, located at 9841 Washingtonian Boulevard in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Thursday, November 6. Launch Workplaces is a hybrid workplace center that offers flexible, affordable choices of private offices, open co-working area, conference rooms and lounges. Learn more about them […]

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