Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber

05/27/2026

Join us tomorrow from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at The Clarks Lodge for an evening of networking, community, and giving back! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners The Clarks Lodge, BNI Central Maryland, and M&T Bank for supporting this event benefiting the Gaithersburg Police Foundation, Montgomery County Police Foundation, and GGCC Community Foundation. We hope to see you there!

RSVP - https://tinyurl.com/mvz6swuu

05/27/2026

One of the most popular events of the year is back. 🎉 The MEGA Multi-Chamber Mixer brings together members from 13 Chambers, including the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of Commerce, Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce, Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County, Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Olney Chamber of Commerce, Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Potomac Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton Kensington Chamber of Commerce for an evening of incredible networking and new opportunities. Spots are limited and this event will sell out, register today to secure your ticket.

🎉 https://tinyurl.com/c66ztycn

05/27/2026

An incredible evening for an even greater cause ✨ The RECN Spring Fling raised $9,733 in support of BlackRock Center for the Arts, exceeding the average raised from 15 prior events since 2016. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the arts, connect with the community, and make the night such a success!

05/22/2026

Yesterday, we joined the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County - HCCMC for an evening supporting the artists behind the annual Colores Exhibit at La Casita Pupuseria & Cocina C.A. We enjoyed delicious Central American food while helping raise funds for Latino artists from across Montgomery County and the DMV. Thank you everyone who came out!

BlackRock Center for the Arts

05/22/2026

Photos from the seasonal reopening of the Marriott Tiki Bar & Grill! Thank you to Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center for inviting our members to enjoy complimentary bites, signature drinks, lakeside views, and a live DJ to celebrate the start of the season. The Tiki Bar & Grill is also a featured stop on our Summer 2026 Upcounty Taste Tour, making it the perfect place to enjoy tropical cocktails, bold flavors, and fun summer energy right here in Upcounty. Be sure to stop by and tell them we sent you! 🌴☀️

Reservation: https://tinyurl.com/2b6dn27d
Summer 2026 Upcounty Taste Tour: https://tinyurl.com/3n3xeb92

05/21/2026

Support our local restaurants! Provide a review to lift them up in search engines, & visit our restaurants all summer long for a chance to win prizes!

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05/20/2026

From May 1 through May 31, we are proud to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by spotlighting several of our incredible AAPI identified Chamber member businesses. Learn more about the leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations making a positive impact throughout our community:

🌟 Aire-Master of Central Maryland | Owned by Visa Shanmugam, Aire-Master specializes in scent branding and odor control services that help businesses create positive and memorable customer experiences across industries including hospitality, healthcare, retail, and office spaces.
www.airemaster.com/central-maryland

🌟 Bahar Consulting | Led by President Asif Choudhury, Bahar Consulting helps small and mid-sized businesses improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase profitability through innovative and strategic business solutions.
www.baharconsulting.com

🌟 Momentum Coffee House | Founded by Elsie Gordon, Momentum Coffee House is a community-centered mobile coffee experience rooted in connection, creativity, and purpose, serving handcrafted beverages while creating spaces for meaningful community engagement throughout Montgomery County.
www.instagram.com/_mocohouse_

🌟 Onekick Martial Arts Kentlands / Gaithersburg | Owned by Master Chris Lee, Onekick Martial Arts empowers students of all ages through Taekwondo, leadership development, after-school programs, camps, and mentorship focused on confidence, discipline, and personal growth.
md.onekickma.com

We’re proud to celebrate the diversity, leadership, and innovation these businesses bring to our Chamber community! 🎉

05/20/2026

The Primary Election is June 23, 2026. Early voting will take place June 11-18, 2026. Our Chamber hosted two candidate forums in the Upcounty. A full video of both forums is linked at https://www.ggchamber.org/advocacy/election-coverage/.

All candidates in each of these races was invited to participate.

The County Executive Candidates forum included:
Mithun Banerjee (D)
Andrew Friedson (D)
Evan Glass (D)
Peter James (D)
Shelly Skolnick (R)
Esther Wells (R)

The County Council Candidates forum included:

Candidates District 2:
Marilyn Balcombe (D)

Candidates District 3:
Jud Ashman (D)
Allison Eriksen (D)
Izola Shaw (D)
Ricky Fai Mui (R)

Candidates District 7:
Dawn Luedtke (D)
Harold Maldonaldo (R)

Please get out and vote during this election season!

Our Chamber will take an active role in the upcoming County Election primary – to be held June 23, 2026. Early voting begins June 11th. Our engagement will include candidate forums for County Executive (April 21) and the district candidates in D2, D3, and D7 (April 14).