GGCC to Host its 27th Annual Business Golf Classic

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will host its 27th Annual Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club, 8329 Fingerboard Road, Urbana, on Friday, September 8.

The chamber’s tournament affords golfers the opportunity to grow their business & play golf at the same time. This tournament is intended to offer enjoyable golf and the opportunity to network.

At the Chamber, relationship building is what it’s all about. Our golf tournament is a great time to do just that – meet new people, reconnect with others”, said Marilyn Balcombe, GGCC Executive Director.

Golf is an extremely important networking tool. It has long been said, “it’s not what you know, but who you know,” and simply put, a golf course is a great place to get to know someone. You are out on the course, beautiful day, you’re having a good game, your foursome is enjoying themselves and you’re all having a great time. A situation like this could very possibly be considered work.

Golf is a game that involves a lot of downtime so it affords plenty of opportunity for quality conversation. Take advantage!

The Chamber’s tournament offers its members and guests a variety of sponsorship opportunities for them to either play and/or network with business colleagues, gain exposure, build good will & get brand recognition for their business. At this tournament business owners, representatives and supporters can complete their round, win prizes, compete in golf contests, enjoy food and drinks and have an ultimate golf experience.

A portion of the proceeds supports the Montgomery College Scholarship Fund. Currently the GGCC Scholarship endowment sits at $90,000. We are committed to workforce development & investing in Montgomery College students.

A happy foursome from Quincy CFO, LLC & The Fagan Law Firm LLC at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club. The Chamber will host its 27th Annual Tournament on Friday, September 8.
PHOTO | Laura Rowles

Tournament Schedule:

• Driving Range Open: 8:00 am
• Registration Begins: 8:00 am
• Lunch: 11:30 am
• Putt*A*Rama: 9:15 am
• Shotgun Start: 9:30 am|
• Award Reception: 3:30 pm

Tournament Features:

• Scramble Scoring
• Beat the Pro
• Hole in One Contest
• Closest to the Pin
• Longest Drive

The GGCC is grateful to its sponsors, golfers, volunteers and Worthington Manor Golf Club.

The GGCC golf tournament sponsors included:

Tournament Sponsors

• City of Gaithersburg
• DANAC, LLC
• Hughes Network Systems, LLC
• Morgan-Keller Construction
• Scheer Partners, Inc.

Golfer Gift

• DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors
• Therrien Waddell, Inc.

Cocktail Reception Sponsor

• Buch Construction, Inc.

Lunch Sponsor

• Lakeforest Mall

Hole-In-One

• DARCARS Automotive Group

Beverage Cart

• Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A
• Village Settlements, Inc.

Putt-A-Rama

• Therrien Waddell, Inc.

Tee Sponsor

• DrinkMore Water
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
• General Insurance Group, Inc.
• Gorman’s Garments & Gear
• Hand & Stone Gaithersburg
• Holiday Inn Gaithersburg
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites
• Homewood Suites
• The Lube Center & The Auto Spa
• M&T Bank
• O’Donnell’s Market
• On-Site.com
• Revere Bank
• Shannon & Luchs Insurance Agency Inc.
• Zoes Kitchen

Allen DeLeon of DeLeon & Stang, CPAs and Advisors is the Chair and Master of Ceremonies for the event.

 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. And on Twitter at @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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