Bakery Business for Dogs and Cats Increased Sales During Pandemic
Two years ago MJ Pet Bakery was born, a venture of two Hispanic women who are dedicated to making cakes, cookies and other delicacies for dogs and cats. Julissa Peña… Read More
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Marriott Establishes Hospitality Leadership Center in Memory of Former CEO
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation announced the establishment of a $20 million endowment at Howard University in memory of its former CEO, the late Arne M. Sorenson,… Read More
Denizens Brewing Cofounder Named to U.S. Small Business Administration
The cofounder and chief branding officer of Denizens Brewing Co. in Silver Spring has been named Associate Administrator of Field Operations for the U.S. Small Business Administration by the Biden… Read More
County and State Unemployment Claims Drop Dramatically
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents fell by more than 2,000 during the week that ended on Feb. 6. Last week, 3,033 county residents filed initial claims,… Read More
Close to ‘Finish Line,’ Novavax Enters Phase 3 Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine
Novavax, which is headquartered in Gaithersburg and has facilities in Rockville, announced it has moved into Phase 3 of its efficacy trial for its COVID-19 vaccine. Prevent-19 is designed to… Read More
BLOG: Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber 2021 Board of Directors Inducted
It’s been 71 years since the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) came into being, and it’s safe to say that this year has been the most unusual of years on… Read More
Blog: Infinite Bridge Named the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber’s Small Business of the Year
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Infinite Bridge as the recipient of the 14th Annual Small Business of the Year Award (SBY) on December 3, 2020; at the Chamber’s first-ever virtual… Read More
Montgomery County’s Life Sciences Industry Expanding During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has not hurt all industries. In Montgomery County, the life sciences sector, in particular, is expanding. “The pandemic has clearly taken a huge toll on not just… Read More
Blog: We’re Here for You, Your Team, and Your Business!
We are often asked what does a Chamber of Commerce do? In short, a Chamber is a form of business network, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to… Read More
Blog: Authentic, Upscale Barber Shop Opens in the RIO
Sit back and enjoy the comforts of an old-school barbershop with a modern twist at the brand-new Roosters Men’s Grooming Center. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a COVID-19… Read More
County Continues Late-Night Alcohol Program Despite Meeting Suspension Requirement
Although Montgomery County has met one of the criteria that requires suspending its Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program, it is not yet planning on doing so. “By the definition we have… Read More
Carmen’s Italian Ice and Café Reopens Both Locations
Carmen’s Italian Ice and Café has reopened both of its locations, according to their social media page. The cafes will operate under temporary hours, Sunday through Saturday from 3 p.m.… Read More