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May 26, 2017 | Laura Rowles

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Hires New Director of Membership

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) welcomes Chelsea Selby as their new Director of Membership. Selby is a marketing professional who recently relocated to Maryland from Georgia. She was formerly an advertising representative at Smith Communications, Inc. She holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from California University of Pennsylvania. Selby resides in North Bethesda and […]

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May 24, 2017 | Phil Fabrizio

Severna Park Edges out Churchill for State LAX Championship (PHOTOS)

Let’s set the record straight Severna Park got lucky with their 7-6 win against Churchill at Owings Mill May 24th. Churchill fell short by about 50 seconds to either winning their first state lacrosse championship or at least forcing a sudden victory overtime period. Instead the Severna Park Falcon’s escaped with their 37th consecutive win […]

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May 24, 2017 | Mark Avallone, MBA, CFP®, CRPS®, AIF®

5 Questions Millennials And Recent Grads Should Ask Their Employers

Millennials have been more comfortable with mobility and job changes than any prior generation. But with that comfort comes the responsibility of understanding employee benefits and considering the role of those benefits in your overall compensation package. Here are five important questions that recent grads can raise during the job interview process. 1. When does […]

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May 23, 2017 | Gabriel Leonard

Memorial Day Madness

Memorial Day weekend means barbeques, family, remembrance and Final Four NCAA lacrosse. The teams are set and the fans are ready for what should be three great games. The two semifinal matchups will be Ohio State vs. Towson and Maryland vs. Denver. All four teams have put up impressive numbers on their way to the […]

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May 17, 2017 | Phil Fabrizio

Clarksburg Girls Advance in Softball Playoffs with Win Against Quince Orchard, 2-1 (PHOTOS)

The Clarksburg Coyote girls softball team advanced in the West region of the playoffs Tuesday with their win at Quince Orchard, 2-1. The Quince Orchard Cougars were held scoreless till the seventh inning when they scored the tying run on 3rd base but failed to advance the runner. The Coyote’s manufactured their runs earlier in […]

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May 17, 2017 | Marian Merewitz

Telling Your Story with Terrel and Nic: Sibling Relationships (VIDEO)

On this episode hosts Nic Stearns and Terrel Limerick explore sibling relationships. Their guests are brother and sister, Leslie and Kenny Moore. Thank you for watching! Episode 7  

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May 17, 2017 | Laura Rowles

14th Annual Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Wine Tasting Held at Kentlands Mansion

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 14th Annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 11 at the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg. Over 100 area business leaders were in attendance. The Chamber’s wine tasting affords business professionals the opportunity to meet, network and share ideas over wine. The wines are paired with small bites from […]

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May 16, 2017 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

What to Do if You Haven’t Filed a Tax Return

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, was the tax deadline for most taxpayers to file their tax returns. If you haven’t filed a 2016 tax return yet, don’t delay. There’s still time–and it’s not as difficult as you think. Here’s What to Do When Your Return Is Late First, gather any and all information related to income […]

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May 16, 2017 | Phil Fabrizio

UPDATED: TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm (PHOTOS)

Since 1986 and probably a bit longer than that Washingtonian Deane Beman’s hand helped shape the Potomac River country side golf course now known as the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. Beman was instrumental in forging what is today’s Professional Golf Association (PGA) as he was the PGA’s commissioner from 1974 to 1994. To his […]

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May 12, 2017 | Laura Rowles

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Young Professionals Celebrate 5 Years While Supporting Operation Second Chance

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) members and guests gathered at Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers in Gaithersburg to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Chamber’s Young Professional Group (YPG). The Chamber’s YPG is packed with lots of enthusiasm and high aspirations. The mission of the group is to make the Gaithersburg-Germantown communities and surrounding areas a […]

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