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Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Ranked #2 in Washington Region Rockville, MD – Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) was recently ranked #2 in revenue among the top 25 chambers in the Greater Washington D.C. region for the third consecutive year by the Washington Business Journal. MCCC leads, advocates, and connects as the voice of business in Montgomery County, throughout Metro Maryland, and the region. With advocacy efforts on the local, state, and federal level, the Chamber is known for its forward thinking and progressive agenda. A non-political, independent chamber, MCCC focuses on Business-to-Business and Business-to-Government connections at signature events and 100+ meetings and programs to advance member success. A diverse Board of Directors provides thought leadership, guiding the work of the organization on behalf of its 500 members who are all employers in Montgomery County and the region. Economic competitiveness, strategic infrastructure investment, and shaping the marketplace shape the Chamber’s policy decisions and individuals’ opportunities to shape the marketplace. A thriving employer base is the key to a vibrant economy, which in turn supports our quality of life in education, transportation, and public safety. Government contracting is a significant economic source in Montgomery County, as #1 in Health IT small businesses that sell to the federal government, and second overall for small businesses that are government contractors. MCCC’s GovConNet Council recently launched the Midsize Initiative to improve the pathway for growth for these companies. The growth of MCCC is led by Chamber President and CEO Gigi Godwin, who focusing on the future of business, regionally and globally, said: “We accelerate our members’ success by connecting them to the right information at the right time from the right subject matter experts. Our goal is for Maryland to be the #1 state to begin and grow a business.” For more information, visit the Chamber online at www.mcccmd.com. -end- About The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce: The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) provides an effective voice for a diverse, innovation-driven economy to ensure business success. Its active membership includes small, medium, and large organizations representing a wide range of businesses and industries. Through effective advocacy, programs and events, MCCC helps its members succeed in business. A non-partisan independent 501(c)(6), the Chamber is separate from any national, state, local chamber or other organization. For more information, visit www.mcccmd.com.