The Chamber Blog

Leaving a Legacy, Welcoming What’s Next: Chamber Annual Member Celebration to Spotlight Board Leadership Leadership transitions are an opportunity to recognize what has been accomplished, celebrate the people who helped make it possible, and look ahead to what comes next. That spirit will be at the center of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery…

Good Food. Great People. Inspiring Regional Business Stories: Chamber Annual Member Celebration to Honor Outstanding Business Leaders     The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County will recognize four outstanding members on November 12, pairing its annual awards with exclusive video highlights from Chamber Conversations, a fireside chat series hosted by President and CEO…

Power Your Potential Women’s Conference by: Michael Paul-Kidd, Montco.Today   On October 2, more than 300 women from across Montgomery County and the surrounding region will come together at Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center for a day focused on inspiration, connection and growth. Now in its 11th year, Power Your Potential is designed for…

Celebration of Community Honors Leaders Who Strengthen Greater Mongtgomery County by: Christy Holland The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County proudly celebrated the individuals and organizations making an extraordinary difference throughout our region during the 2026 Celebration of Community Awards. This event recognizes the leadership, innovation, service, and commitment need to build stronger communities.…

Understanding Your Credit Score & Why It Is Important by: Michael Grover Financial wellness means having control over your finances, feeling secure about your financial future, and having the flexibility to maintain your standard of living. It includes being prepared for major life events such as a wedding, college or higher education expenses, buying a…

Zero-Click Marketing Is The Future: How to Position Your Business by: Alex Kim For two decades, Google Search was the front door to local businesses. That is changing. More and more, people get their answer without ever clicking a website. They ask ChatGPT, watch a YouTube video, read a Reddit thread, or read the AI…

Investing in Your Employees: Why Tuition Reimbursement Pays Off for Montgomery County Employees by: Gaetan Giannini, Ed.D. Employer-sponsored tuition assistance is often viewed as a nice-to-have benefit, a line item that shows up in an employee handbook and little else. In reality, it is one of the most cost-effective workforce development tools available to Montgomery…

Taking a Swing at Courage: How Putting Yourself Out There Brings Growth by: Athena Yu Recently, I attended the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County’s golf outing. Like many things, on paper it sounds simple: show up, play golf, network. For me it was more than that – it turned into an opportunity to…

How the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County Is Championing Local Nonprofits   For more than a century, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County has been the connective tissue between business and community across Montco. Established in 1913, it now counts roughly 800 members, and about 10% of them are nonprofits. The…

Main Street Matters: Keeping Main Street Strong in Montgomery County   The idea of Main Street USA has evolved dramatically over time. In the 19th century, Main Streets were born along wagon routes, quickly becoming hubs of commerce and entrepreneurship. As the Industrial Revolution took hold, these corridors expanded into bustling mercantile avenues and factory…