Thanks to everyone for helping us make room for the new fall merchandise. As always we bring in the merchandise slowly so that we can keep the shop forever changing and forever exciting.  We begin the season with "Sacred Threads" (a line which is unique in appearance and comfortable to wear) and "Madori Bamboo Clothing and Accessories".

Why do we insist in carrying Bamboo, because it grows organically without the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Very little water is required in the growing of bamboo & bamboo replenishes itself without replanting.  Absorbent: Bamboo fabric can take up three times its weight in water. Giving it it's amazing moisture-wicking ability.  Breathable: Bamboo cellulose structure offers its fabric the comfort and breathability that no other fabric rivals. (check out our bamboo leggings & wraps....they're to die for!!!)

The Wheel Clothing Store
4109 7th St., PO Box 3
North Beach, MD 20714 

The Southern Maryland JobSource has On-the-Job Training (OJT) grants available through September 30, 2012. Employers hiring someone who has been unemployed 19 weeks or longer can receive reimbursement of wages of 50 to 90 percent, up to $4,900, per hire.
 
JobSource can also help find candidates with the right qualifications who meet the criteria. For more on how to take advantage of this OJT grant,  call 443-550-6750.

 Windows of Strength invites you to join the Family Fun Bike Event on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Indian Head Rail Trail in White Plains Maryland.  Enjoy a relaxing day away from the congestion of traffic with your family or friends riding along a ten foot wide paved path with views of wildlife, birds and serene surroundings of natural wetlands and farmland.  Choose from 2, 4, 8 or 15 mile ride.  Participants are also welcome to walk or run if preferred.  All are welcome.  

Proceeds from the event benefit Windows of Strength, Limited, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit oganization assiting organ transplant recipients with non-medical costs.

We hope you can make it!

Cheers,

Sandy Walker-Samler, Founder
Windows of Strength, Limited

http://www.windowsofstrength.org/events.html

The Calvert Minority Business Alliance invites all BBG members to attend this upcoming event they are sponsoring:

September 20, 2012 -Evening with Southern MD Public Officials and Candidates. 6:30-8:30pm. - The Reid Building o Route 2 in Owings. For more information, contact 866-517-0477 or info@calvertcountymba.org.  www.calvertcountymba.org .

EVERY current BBG Member has the opportunity to have their business FEATURED FOR FREE in an article in our popular local "Current" newspaper.

If you haven't been featured yet, but would like to be, contact Brian McDaniel TODAY! crowentertainment1997@gmail.com

Gov. Martin O'Malley and Google  announced the launch of "Maryland Get Your Business Online," a program designed to support Maryland business owners by providing tools and resources to establish a website, find new customers and grow their business.

Increasing the number of small businesses online is one of the best ways to expand the Maryland economy. Currently, 53 percent of Maryland small businesses do not have a website or online presence.
 
Over the next year, participating Maryland business owners can go to www.MarylandGetOnline.com to get a free website as well as free tools, training and resources to help their business succeed online. Google is partnering with Intuit to provide its popular Intuit website offerings for free including an easy-to-build website, a customized domain name and web hosting for one year.

Are you signed up for CodeRED?  

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety urges all county residents to sign up for CodeRED, the county's emergency notification system that allows residents to receive urgent messages by telephone, email and text message.

The CodeRED emergency notification system enables public safety officials to directly contact Calvert County residents in the event of emergency situations such as bank robberies, dangerous persons, missing children and water/sewer service disruptions. Citizens and Businesses may register for the free service.

The Department of Public Safety reminds residents that CodeRED call notifications may include up to a five-second delay before messages begin. In the event of a call, residents should not hang up until the message has played. Citizens with caller ID will see the CodeRED phone number listed as 410-535-1600.

To register for the free CodeRED emergency notification system or to update contact information with text message and/or email addresses, go to www.co.cal.md.us and click on the CodeRED Emergency Notification System link. For more information, contact the Department of Public Safety's Division of Emergency Management at 410-535-1600, ext. 2638.