GGCC 12th Annual Wine Tasting Held

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 12th Annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 21 at the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg. Over one hundred area business leaders were in attendance.

“Not only is this a great networking event, but it is always a way to sample some of our top restaurants paired with some fantastic wines. Everyone loved this event,” said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President.

The event sponsors included: The City of Gaithersburg, Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape, The Melting Pot Gaithersburg, Local 301, Not Your Average Joe’s, Brasserie Beck, Asia Nine and Special Event Sponsor Bargain Movers.

(l:r) Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC President; Anita Anderson, Maryland Leadership Workshops; Paula Ross, Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy and Barbara Crews, Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus at the GGCC 12th Annual Wine Tasting held at the Kentlands Mansion on May 21, 2015.

This year’s wine tasting featured a guided wine tasting tutorial of five featured wines compliments of Pinky & Pepe of Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape.

The wine was paired with delicious food from Local 301, Not Your Average Joe’s, Brasserie Beck and Asia Nine. And fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate were served compliments of the Melting Pot Gaithersburg.

The City of Gaithersburg generously donated the use of the Kentlands Mansion to the GGCC for the evening. And City Councilmember Neil Harris made opening remarks on behalf of the council. Other councilmember’s in attendance included: Ryan Spiegel, Cathy Drzyzgula, Michael Sesma and Henry Marraffa.

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.

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 at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gaithersburg-Germantown-Chamber-of-Commerce/64339954570.

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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