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Renewing BBG Member
The Wheel Clothing Store - Welcome to The Wheel Clothing Store, your haberdashery for earth friendly clothing & gifts. In this shop we believe that by wearing clothing made with quality natural fabrics in fun classic designs you will feel good about looking good.
http://www.newsmediaoutlet.com/thewheel/
Been thinking about joining the BBG? Got your renewal notice and been too busy to send a check? Visit our new BBG web site http://www.baybusinessgroup.org/join-us/ and enter your info quickly and easily! |
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Chesapeake Beach Amusement Park Chat
 Join Joanie Kilmon and her sisters as they recall their childhoods, growing up in the Chesapeake Beach Amusement Park (1946-1972). See rarely-seen-photos and listen to fascinating memories.
Bring your own memories and photos, or if you never experienced the park, come hear about the fun!
FREE ADMISSION
Sunday, March 24th at 2pm at the North Beach Town Hall
Sponsored by The Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and The Bayside History Museum |
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Spring Lines have arrived at The Wheel!
Thaddeus, Tori Richards, Tommy Bahama for Women, Pleats Collection, Peaceful People, Citron, Cotton Seed USA, Clique by Color Me Cotton and of course many of our old favorites.
Come check us out for our very comfortable, casual, stylish and some very natural clothing for men & women. Don't forget we also carry artisan art & jewelry and some very unusual and unique gifts!
The Wheel Clothing Store
4109 7th St., PO Box 3
North Beach, MD 20714 |
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Military Spouse and Kids Appreciation: Girls Night Out and Purple Up!
 Celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day!
The Friday before Mother's Day is officially recognized as Military Spouse Appreciation Day! To Honor and Celebrate our area's military spouses, Silent Rank Sisterhood, a local non-profit and BBG member, is hosting its 2nd Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day Girls Night Out,
on May 10, 2013, from 6:00p.m-9:00 p.m., in Chesapeake Beach!
Join with Silent Rank Sisterhood and Show your Support and Gratitude to our Military Spouses, for their contributions, service, and sacrifices for our country! If you would like to become involved or learn more, please send an email to Kirsten@silentranksisterhood.orgPurple Up! and Show Support for Military Kids Purple Up! is an Army initiative, proudly supported by Silent Rank Sisterhood, a local non-profit that supports military members and their families. Annually, a day in April is set aside to show national support for Military Kids during the Month of the Military Child. The color purple is symbolic, as it is a combination of all of the colors of the Armed Forces. This year, Purple Up! Day is on Monday, April 15, 2013! Wear Purple on Purple Up! Day, and Show Support for our Military Kids! |
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Vote for Calvert's Best TODAY!
 Vote today for all your favorite Calvert businesses NOW at http://www.Calvertsbest.com The full-color Calvert's Best People's Choice Awards for 2013 will be published this spring in a keepsake reference book and mailed to households throughout the county!
One way to ensure that your business will be in the book is to purchase a low-cost display so you can tell potential customers even more about what you offer. Contact Kay Corcoran 443-684-8497 or kay.calvertsbest@gmail.com to reserve your space.
Calvert's Best is a joint venture between Manny Dureja and Bayside Partners, publisher of the Chesapeake Current, Chesapeake Current Cuisine and Chesapeake Bay Tripper. |
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Be a vendor at the New South County Festival 
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the New South County Festival on June 15, 2013, at Herrington Harbor North.
For more information, call the chamber office at 410-867-3129 |
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Nominate Local Champions for Children
 Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, Inc, a non-profit, educational and advocacy United Way partner agency, seeks nominations of local "Champions for Children" to be recognized at a dinner on May 2, 2013.
The awards recognize exemplary child advocates in Calvert County, in the areas of Educational Opportunities, Healthy Children, and Strong Families, andalso recognize aYouth (person 21 years or younger).Details and the Nomination Form are available on www.calvertkids.org Nominations must be received by Friday, April 5, 2013. |
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Twin Beach Players - "Rumors"
 The Twin Beach Players next production is Neil Simon's "Rumors" - opening April 5 at 8pm with shows on April 6, 12, 13, 19 , 20 also at 8pm and a 3pm matinee on April 7, 14 and closing matineee April 21. A special performance will be given April 11 for the reduced price of $6. Tickets to all other performances are $12 for general admission, members, students, senrs and military are $10.
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Advertise in "Destination Weddings"
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Business After Hours hosted by BBG Member Servpro
Please join us for a post St. Patrick's Day celebration. Wear your Irish Green (or Servpro Green) ~to win a prize~ !!
When: Wednesday, March 20
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Where: St. Mary's Chamber of Commerce Office
44200 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619
This event is $10
Please register for this event at:
www.calvertchamber.org |
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Sign up for a BBG Committee TODAY!
 The BBG depends on members like you to help us provide value to each other. That's why we'd really appreciate it if you could sign up for at least one BBG Committee for 2013. But please feel free to sign up for more if you have the time!
Click the link below to see committees and members as of our February BBG meeting:
Please email Diane Burr at chesapeakecurrent@gmail.com with your committee choice. Remember, the more you give, the more you get! What goes around, comes around! |
Office Space and Sign Space for Rent in South Anne Arundel County
Tired of working from a home office? Need to establish a satellite office in South County? If so, here is your chance to take advantage of a great opportunity.
The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber has an office space available for lease beginning April 1, 2013. Approximately 270 square feet, ground level, handicap access available, storage closets for supplies or merchandise, located along a heavily traveled road (Muddy Creek Road). Off street parking, beautifully landscaped building.
Electricity, heat, and water included in rent.
This office features two areas separated by a door. Ideal setup to allow for private office space and separate reception or conference area.
A great opportunity like this doesn't happen that often, so call our office to discuss the terms. M-W-F 9am-2pm at 410-867-3129. |
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Southern Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce March Mixer/Networking Session
Opportunity to Profile Business, and networking with Businesses and Professionals Bring Business Cards and Flyers!!!
Date: March 22, 2013 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Lobby of ReMax Center in Waldorf
106 Stanhaven Place, White Plains , MD
Cost: Members $10
Non-members $15
The Black Chamber will present an update from 6:00-6:30pm, which will include introduction of Committees and Committee Chairs. From 6:30pm-7:30pm, Businesses will be given five (5) minutes each to highlight their business. The remaining thirty (30) minutes will be networking. Please email the Chamber if you wish to highlight your business - smbcc@verizon.net. |
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Customer Loyalty Strategy Workshops, Understanding your Financial Statements and Federal Contrators
Small Business Services (SBS) Training Calendar Key Strategies on Customer Loyalty
The Prince George's County EDC is offering a series of workshops to assist you in defining and implementing a Customer Loyalty strategy.
These two-hour workshops will help small businesses increase their client base and bottom line.
March 21 - Workshop #1
Developing a Customer Loyalty Strategy
March 28 - Workshop #2
Key Measurements for Building a Loyal Customer Base
April 4 - Workshop #3
The Power of Customer Loyalty: Points of Connections
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $75.00 (Includes all 3 workshops)
Register: https://www.123signup.com/event?id=bcpfv
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET YOUR GSA SCHEDULE
The quickest path to become a preferred Federal Contactor
Learn how to:
- Take control of your destiny to make sure that your
Government buyers easily reach you
- Learn how to avoid the public bid process
- Understand why a GSA Schedule Contract is a GWAC and is
survival mechanism for small businesses
- Learn how to reduce your companies competition; within
contracting the rules
- Learn how the recent FAR Small Business Programs affect
GSA Schedule Contracting set-asides
- Get in the GSA game within 30 days, cracking the $500 Billion
Federal Market: Your contracting success starts here and now
Date: March 26th, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $45.00
Register: https://www.123signup.com/event?id=bcpqg
Understanding your financial statements
Understanding your business financial statement is the key to understanding the past, present, and future of the business. It is a snapshot of how the business is doing. In order for a business owner to make sound financial decisions, they must rely on and understand the financial statement.
Topics Discussed:
What Are Financial Statements and the Role That They Play
What Content Make Up a Financial Statement
How to Read and Understand Your Financial Statements
Tax Return vs. Financial Statement
Date: April 18th, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: 15.00
Register: https://www.123signup.com/event?id=bsqpy
1100 MERCANTILE LANE, SUITE 115A * LARGO, MARYLAND 20774 * 301-583-4650 * www.pgcedc.com
Crystal Ballard, Event Coordinator
Prince George's County Economic Development Corp.
Small Business Services
1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 115A
Largo, MD 20774
301-583-4650
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