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Some great local websites for businesses to be aware of..!
Maria Dorsett was the BBG Speaker at the February Monthly Meeting - she wanted to pass on this website information to our members:
http://choosemaryland.org/businessresources/
Documents/BusinessLendingPrograms_050511.pdf
www.ecalvert.com (the Economic Development website)
www.calvertprospector.com (for commercial real estate inventory as well as demographic information) 
Maria R. Dorsett
Business Retention Specialist
Department of Economic Development Calvert County, Maryland www.ecalvert.com 410.535.4583 (voice) 410.535.4585 (fax)
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Staying Relevant in a Changing Marketplace Seminar
 The Department of Economic Development is sponsoring a free marketing seminar entitled Staying Relevant in a Changing Marketplace: Marketing Strategies for Today's Entrepreneurs. This is the first in a three-part series that will continue throughout the coming months. This seminar will cover: Creating a customer profile that will allow you to communicate more effectively to your customer base Branding your business and develop familiarity Attaining excellent customer service and fostering customer relationships Budgeting and collecting key data
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 8:30-10:30 a.m.(Sign-in begins at 8 a.m.) Calvert Library 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick Pre-registration is required by March 5, 2012. Please contact Gypsy Stephenson at 410.535.4583 or stephejt@co.cal.md.us |
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North Beach Planning Commission Meeting on Wednesday
 The North Beach Planning Commission will be holding their meeting on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Beach Town Hall. |
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Fabulous First Friday at The Wheel Clothing Store
 Fabulous First Friday -- March 2nd, 5PM till 8PM Not sure what to do this first Friday in March...well come on down to The Wheel Clothing Store where, back by popular demand, Christine Webb, Licensed Massage Therapist will be offering seated back and neck massages. For more information about the many different types of therapeutic massagethat she offers check out her web site: www.phytoenergetics.com .
So while you are here don't forget to check out some of our new lines of merchandise and taste some of our specialty Salsas pared with adult beverages.
New Merchandise arriving this month:
Cottonseed USA Clothing
Stetson Hats
Gunther's Gourmet Salsa and Marinates
B. Witching Soaps and Candles
Woodstock Chimes
Botanical Interests Seeds
Hook & Tackle Clothing
More Folkmanis Puppets
Bay the Bay Botanical Palm Wax Candles
Rising Tide Accessories
Enchanted Boxes
Stay Local, Shop Local and Have Fun Locally!!!
Celia Molofsky & Janel Bosies
The Wheel Clothing Store
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Calvert County Neighborhood Watch Training
 Calvert County Neighborhood Watch Training Saturday March 10th, 9 to 11 am at Courthouse Square Conference Room (Corner of Duke & Main Streets, Prince Frederick). Sponsored by CAASA, Calvert County Sheriff's Office and Maryland State Police, Barrack "U". |
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Wide Format Services now available at The UPS Store in Dunkirk!
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"Oysters" at CalvART Gallery coming up!
March 2 - April 2
"Oysters!"
CalvART Gallery
Prince Frederick Shopping Center
98 S. Solomons Island Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-257-7005 |
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Review Olde Bay Tavern on Yelp!
Yelp is the fun and easy way to find and talk about great local businesses. Yelp is used by many people today to find new restaurants to visit. We think our local non-chain tavern deserves a little love too!
Can you submit a quick review for us?
It won't take more than a couple of minutes but would be really appreciated.
Will you submit a review about the food or overall experience you had while eating at OBT? It doesn't need to be too long.
You can write a simple message that described:
the meal you ate
the server that served you
the original recipes
the head chef
or anything else related to your dining experience
You can write the review on our Yelp Page. Thanks so much!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/olde-bay-tavern-north-beach
You truly are a STAR,
Doug & Colleen McClair
-Olde Bay Tavern, Proprietors
Phone: 443-964-5261
Email: Info@OldeBayTavern.com
Website: OldeBayTavern.com
Facebook: facebook.com/OldeBayTavernNorthBeachMD
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Be a Volunteer!
 Saturday, March 10 (10 a.m)
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum Annual Volunteer Workshop
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach 410-257-3892 * www.cbrm.org
Consider Volunteering! Many positions available, help out a few hours or a lot of hours, whenever you can - very flexible schedule! Meet new people in our area and learn about the history of the Beaches! (you don't even need to be interested in trains! :) |
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Celebrate St. Patty's Day with Honey's Harvest!
 Saturday, March 17th at 7pm
Station Style Irish Supper with Irish Pub Songs!
Dinner Stations Featuring:
Stout Braised Beef Shoulder with root vegetables and Irish soda bread. Filet of Cod with Irish Cheddar Cream Sauce and Champ (mashed potatoes with green onion)
Delicious Dessert of Irish Whiskey Cake topped with burnt oranges (carmelized oranges flambeed with Irish Whiskey)
served with Chesapeake Roasting Company Gourmet Coffee
includes 2 6oz. Irish Beers from our Irish Pub Station (additional available for purchase)
$39 per person, plus tax and service
THEN
Sunday, March 18th 7am-3pm Breakfast Special: Homemade French Toast flavored with Hazelnut and Irish Cream $6.99
Weekend Getaway Package at the Inn
Includes Hot Tub Room Saturday night, St. Patty's dinner with live music, and Breakfast special on Sunday. $275 for 2 people Reserve today! 800-213-9438 |
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Heavenly Wine of the Week
 WINE OF THE WEEK
DANCING BULL
from Modesto. California
A favorite with grilled meats, Dancing Bull Cabernet Sauvignon has intense flavors of black currant, dark spices, milk chocolate and vanilla. It is crafted in their signature Dancing Bull style, revealing bold notes of dark fruit, cloves, brown sugar and herbs. Rich fruit flavors have a starring role in this Cab, supported by an excellent structure and a satisfying texture. Try it with anything you can throw on a grill, including chicken and burgers.
Bottle: 11.50 By the Glass: 3.50
www.heavenlychickenandribs.com
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Help Develop the Calvert County War of 1812 Committee
On Thursday, March 1, we invite you to attend a meeting to develop the Calvert County War of 1812 Committee. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. and last approximately 1 ˝ hours. The meeting will be held at the Department of Economic Development in Prince Frederick located in the brick building across the street from the State Police Barracks, the same building that houses Parks and Recreation.
Much has been done in the area to develop programs, exhibits, brochures and other tourism product. This committee will work to pull all of that together and suggest new programs, projects and product that could enhance the visitor experience.
The National Park Service and the Maryland Office of Tourism continue work on the commemoration that will last into 2015. The product, the Star Spangled Banner Byway, has been developed so that its sustainability will continue for twenty years or more.
Calvert County has a great opportunity to draw the heritage tourist to our area sites throughout this project.
Agenda items include:·
Development of a list of current events, programs, exhibits, projects and product·
Development of potential events, programs, exhibits, projects and product·
SHA signage·
Update on the State's Star Spangled Banner Committee·
Regional update on programs and projects
Any and all projects will be considered. ALL ARE WELCOME If you plan to attend the meeting, please RSVP to Katie Baker at bakerke@co.cal.md.us |
