Businesses Invited to Share Thoughts on Master Plan

Office of Planning & Zoning Schedules Meeting 

Is your business in the Odenton Town Center? If so, you're affected by the provisions of the 180 page Odenton Town Center Master Plan. Many business owners don't realize they're in the Town Center - it spreads all the way from Reece Road to Sappington Circle, up to MD32, and out to Odenton Road.

The new version of the Master Plan was released at the end of June, and comments are being accepted online until August 24th. But you can also be heard at the Office of Planning & Zoning's public hearing - the one for the business community is on August 5th at 6 p.m. at the Chesapeake Innovation Center (note change of location), 2288 Bluewater Boulevard, Odenton, MD. (We did not receive an updated flier, so the one below has the previous location.)

You can download your copy of the Master Plan at Odenton Master Plan, or purchase a copy for $23 at the Office of Planning & Zoning, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis. Copies are also available for review at the Odenton Regional Library and the West County Chamber of Commerce.

 

Women Mean Business Lunch

Wednesday, August 19th

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

The West County Chamber's new Women Mean Business group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, August 19th at George Martin's Grillfire at Arundel Preserve .

Cost to attend is $20 for Chamber members in advance, $25 non-members and at the door, and reservations can be made online or by calling 410-672-3422.  

Can't make this session but want to make sure you hear about the next one? Email [email protected] and ask to be added to the mailing list!

If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to respond to our Women Mean Business Survey - it will only take a few minutes of your time, and helps us plan the programs YOU want to attend! 

Back to School Fair (Arundel Feeder)
Saturday, August 22nd
10 AM to 1230 PM 

Chamber businesses and local schools will join together again on Saturday, August 22nd for the West County Chamber's annual Back to School Fair. This year we are expanding to include a health and wellness fair, and tenants throughout The Village at Waugh Chapel will also be participating. Attendance is free, but cost for businesses wishing to exhibit is $75/chamber members, $150 for non-members, and includes a table and two chairs. Space is limited, so reserve now by calling 410-672-32422, or online at www.westcountychamber.org.

Chamber Conference Room Available for Rent 

The West County Chamber, thanks to a generous sponsorship from The Bank of Glen Burnie, has opened a new 20-seat conference room in space separated from its primary office. The conference room, which is equipped with an extended conference table, rolling conference chairs, a whiteboard, projector, and coffee and water service, is available for rental by reservation by the hour or the half day - cost is $50/hour for members, discounted rates available for non-profits. For more information, contact Marnea at the Chamber office, 410-672-3422 or email [email protected].

Mark your calendars now for the West County Chamber's West County Experience Silent Auction, coming up on Thursday, October 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Details still to come, but we encourage the donation of auction items. We are particularly interested in unique experiences in Maryland (hence the theme). Items donated to date include a wine tasting for 10 at Wine Cellars of Annapolis, six-course dinner for two and a night's stay at Antrim 1844 in Taneytown, wine paired dinner for 6 at the home of Claire and Dave Louder, An Evening at Maryland Live! Casino, and lunch with County Executive Steve Schuh. Many more items still in the works - let us know if you have something to offer!