UPS Store in Dunkirk seeking a customer service sales associate

The UPS Store is seeking a customer service sales associate. This is a retail position requiring the ability to work directly with the public in a pleasant & efficient manner.

Must have excellent communications skills; be attentive to detail; be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 70lbs. Must have the ability to learn document production and manifesting software programs and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.   Good typing and math skills also needed.

This is a permanent position, up to 30 hours weekly available, permanent position (not summer help). Great for recent hs grad attending school locally.

Hourly wage depends on experience. Apply in person:

10816 Town Center Blvd., Dunkirk

8:30-7:00 M-Fri ~~Saturdays 9:00-4:00

410-286-3940

If you knew and loved Pat Carpenter like we did, please search for the Pat Giardina Carpenter Women in Business Fund on Facebook and LIKE it. 

**UPDATE**

Please check out the new look for the Bay Business Group on Facebook (photo by our own Bob Munro), and if you haven't already, please "like" us. Remember, members (only) can also post items on the Bay Business Group Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Business-Group/336818553527 
 

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development is conducting the 2012 Business Survey and seeks input from county business owners. The survey helps the department learn more about county businesses, offers insight into business concerns and suggests steps that can be taken to provide assistance.
 
Data collected from the survey will be used to support local businesses and enhance the programs and services that are currently available. All responses are confidential and the survey only takes a few moments to complete.
 
Any Calvert County business owner who wishes to complete the survey may do so by calling 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880  or by clicking here:

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e5k4m1tmgy4s88hw/a01aah15n6mvr/greeting?s=a012igtj4i181

The deadline for completion is June 15, 2012  

CalvART Gallery Presents:  Music from the Soul

Paintings by Mimi Little
Glass Art by Ray & Phyllis Noble 
Show Runs
 May 10 - June 3
  
CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick, MD presents "Music From the Soul" Ray Noble, Phyllis Noble and Mimi Little use their mediums of glass and paint to explore their feelings and their love of music. Sensational hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Kevin Brooks will be providing soulful music for the evening.
More Info: (410) 535-9252

 110 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick

Join local EMS and Volunteer Firefighters in a remembrance ceremony honoring our fallen heroes on Saturday, May 19th at 10am.

There will be a dedication for the newly installed Firefighters/EMS Memorial.

The Calvert County Fire and EMS Pipes and Drums will perform the song "Amazing Grace". Reception will follow. Rain or shine.

Location is 3270 Broomes Island Rd. Port Republic, MD

Direct all inquires to Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens at 410-257-0544 www.chesapeakehighlands.com

Calvert County residents age 50 and over now have great new incentives to choose among the more than 750 Office on Aging (OOA) programs.

A coupon book available for a limited time offers chances for free program sessions, fee waivers, giveaways and even a $300 shopping spree.The coupon book works like a punch pass. As residents attend OOA programs and events they earn chances for additional rewards.

Three top-prize $300 shopping sprees are available, one at each of the county's three senior centers. Other giveaways include a free October trip on Delaware's Wilmington & Western Railroad, a Nintendo Wii Fit game, books, class fee waivers and free attendance at other OOA program sessions.Offerings vary at each of the senior centers, so residents are encouraged to visit them all.

The county centers are:Calvert Pines Senior Center450 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick
410-535-4606, 301-855-1170 Southern Pines Senior Center20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
410-586-2748 North Beach Senior Center9010  Chesapeake Ave., North Beach410-257-2549

The coupon book program is sponsored by the senior councils at each center. Books are available at Calvert Library branches and other community locations, limit one book per person. Residents must be age 50 and over to redeem coupons. Other terms and conditions may apply.

The Solomons Island Yacht Club (SIYC) will conduct the Annual Blessing of the Fleet for all boats in the Solomons area on Sunday, May 20, 2012. This ceremony originated many years ago to bless the fishing fleet for a safe and successful season, and is continued to this day for that purpose.

The events will begin with a wreath laying ceremony at the Waterman's Memorial on the Solomons River Walk at 11 a.m. followed by the Club Commissioning and Flag Raising Ceremony at 1 p.m. at the SIYC. The public is cordially invited to attend these events. This is the 75th anniversary of the SIYC and the Blessing of the Fleet holds a special meaning for the entire Solomons area.

All boaters are invited to participate in the boat parade and Blessing of the Fleet. The boat parade will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the harbor and can be viewed by spectators from the Solomons River Walk.

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer Awards.     

This project recognizes individuals whose volunteer service improves the quality of life for Calvert County citizens and visitors.  Nominated volunteers might be a tour guide at a museum or historic landmark, someone who organizes a local fair, festival or parade, or the person committed to making a difference by giving generously of their time to hospices, hospitals, homeless and other social service agencies.  All nominees must be residents of Calvert County.        

Nomination forms are available online by visiting www.ecalvert.com or by calling the Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583. Completed nomination forms should be returned to Calvert You Are Beautiful c/o Tammy Loveless, Department of Economic Development, Courthouse, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Department of Economic Development by July 13, 2012.        

All Calvert County nominees will be honored at a local awards ceremony sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners in fall 2012; one special nominee will be chosen as the volunteer of the year.  For more information about the Department of Economic Development and services available to assist county businesses, call 410-535-4583, 800-331-9771 or 301-855-1880; send an email to info@ecalvert.com, or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.

Mark your calendars for Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28 for the Town of Chesapeake Beach's first annual Stars & Stripes Festival!

All three days will be jam-packed with free community events honoring the men and women who give so much to protect our freedom. Click for info on the many events scheduled.

Looking to locate or expand your business to a new site in Maryland?  Now you have a simple one-stop shop to find your ideal location. This month, DBED launched "Maryland Business Properties," a free interactive database containing the most current information on available properties. It lists more 1,800 commercial and industrial buildings and sites in Maryland and provides a customized search by property type, site size, location zoning and rail service. The database's mapping feature allows users to analyze location demographics, household income, education and workforce data. Click here to access.