Chamber holds 11th Annual Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing

(l:r) Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President/CEO; Isiah “Ike” Leggett, Montgomery County, County Executive; Nancy King, State Senator – District 39; Brian Feldman, State Senator- District 15 and Adam Cox, Senior Manager – Facilities ,Hughes Network Systems at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce 11th Annual Upcounty Business Breakfast Briefing held at Hughes Network Systems on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
(Photo Credit: Laura Rowles, GGCC Director of Events & Marketing)

On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 11th 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, State Senator- District 39 Nancy King and State Senator- District 15 Brian Feldman as their guest speakers.

“It’s always good to hear from our legislators, but it is equally important for them to hear from us. We have a great relationship with our legislators and we try to let them know how legislation in the County and the State impact the business community,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President/CEO

The event was sponsored and hosted by Hughes Network Systems, LLC – An EchoStar Company.

Transportation was the forefront of conversation especially with regards to projects including Interstate 270 & the Watkins Mill Interchange.

The GGCC is active in providing business-to-business networking opportunities throughout the year: a collective voice in local, regional, and state legislative affairs, professional development opportunities and other services that enhance the business environment. Learn more about the GGCC’s Legislative Initiatives or view our 2015 Legislative Agenda at: www.ggchamber.org/advocacy/legislative-agenda/.

The GGCC is located at 910 Clopper Road, Suite 205N, Gaithersburg, MD. To learn more about the GGCC visit us at www.ggchamber.org. Find us on Facebook. And on Twitter @GGCCNEWS.

About Laura Rowles

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.

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