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Jon Glass, Owner
Orange Wireless Network (OWN), recently opened in Prince Frederick, now offers Southern Marylanders an alternative to typical cell phone service.OWN
provides inexpensive monthly service plans with no contracts and unlimited talk, text and Web service for $50 per month along with corporate discounts. Owner Jon Glass says, "We offer what nearly every consumer wants - good phone service and low unlimited monthly plans on a nationwide network." The store carries Bluetooth devices, accessories, Android phones and, for businesspeople, dual SIM card phones that allow two phone numbers on one phone. OWN is also the only carrier that allows iPhone purchases without a contract.
OWN offers a unique monthly residual fundraising program that can provide financial assistance to clubs, schools or other organizations simply by using its nationwide cell phone service.
"The SBDC has provided an early blueprint for success and support within the local business community". For more information on Orange Wireless Network, call 410-535-1185, email support@own-pcs.com, visit online at www.own-pcs.com/ or visit the store at 150 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, Md.
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| Kelly Robertson-Slagle Brings New Leadership to SBDC Southern Region |  Kelly assumed the role of Director of the Small Business Development Center, Southern Region in early September. She directs the SBDC centers in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties. As Director, she will work closely with the SBDC resource partners and hosts to strengthen the SBDC program. Kelly is excited to work with a dynamic program that in Fiscal Year 2011 created and retained over 108 jobs in Southern Maryland; counseled and trained over 348 clients; and had an economic impact of increased gross sales of nearly $7.2 million. "I'm thrilled to be part of the Maryland SBDC program. We're here to ensure that entrepreneurs get the assistance they need to keep their businesses running successfully." Prior to joining the SBDC, Kelly most recently spent the last six years as Business Retention/ Development Specialist with the Calvert County Department of Economic Development. "I'm proud to be joining a team of highly experienced counselors and I look forward to finding new and innovative ways to expand our knowledge base in order to offer additional services to existing and future SBDC clients in the Southern Region." |
| Women's Business Roundtables - Nov. 3 and Nov. 18 | |
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Calvert Library
850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick
6 to 8 PM
No Cost
Theme: Back to the Future: Looking at Past Challenges to Improve Your Future
Co-sponsored by SBDC and Calvert County Department of Economic Development
register now
Friday, November 18, 2011
Showcase and sell your products/services
Participate in a cookie tasting
The Harbors at Solomons
Women are encouraged to sign up to display and sell their products/services in a lively networking environment
BYOCT (Bring your own card table)
Optional: Cookie Exchange - bring 2 doz. to share and 30 recipes
Cost: $20 - bring a friend for free - making the cost $10
Appetizers and refreshments by Chesapeake Cuisine |
| SmartBiz Tool Kick-off Networking Reception | |
Small, minority & women business owners with an office or home in Charles, Calvert or St. Mary's counties will be able to register and promote their business services in the SmartBiz Tool directory. The SmartBiz Tool connects businesses to knowledge, opportunities and resources. Your small business can gain certification information in order to do business in desired commercial or government venues. Be sure to come out to network and boost your business exposure!
November 17, 2011
6:30 - 8:30 PM
College of Southern MD LaPlata Campus
Register at http://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com
Please click on the training link on the left and locate "Smart Biz Tool" Kick-off
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| Quickbooks Workshops at CSM/LaPlata | | The SBDC will be offering a Quickbooks workshop on Saturday, December 3 at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, Business and Industry Room BI-102, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Quickbooks 2010 version will be utilized for this training. Course is SBC-6370-97228 with $106 tuition and $19 combined fee. The SBDC is also offering an Intermediate/Advanced Quickbooks class at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata on Friday, December 9. Course is SBC-7320-97230 with $106 tuition and $19 combined fee. There is an additonal Intermediate/Advanced class in Lexington Park on Saturday, November 12. Go to www.sbdchelp.com/BusinessWorkshops to register or call 301.934.7583.
View our listing of workshops to learn about other offerings:
- Start-up (Start Right for Success)
- Business Plan
- Accounting and Legal considerations for operating your business (Records and Legal Management)
- other topics, too!
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