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Thank YOU!
Thank you again for being a loyal member of the Bay Business  Group. In these trying times, it's so important to partner, network, and support each other and that's what the BBG is all about. As we do each year, we're looking to revamp our committees, so please step up, share your strengths with our all-volunteer group, and help us out with various projects. We're only as strong as our membership, so we will have a focus on attracting new members in the coming year. As 2013 comes to a close, I'd like to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014. Sincerely,
Diane Burr
BBG President
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Next BBG Meeting - New Year, New Locations!
Reminder: Next BBG meeting is Wed. Jan 15 at 8:00 a.m. at the American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. Watch our BBG website because we will be meeting at several NEW locations in 2014!
Save the Dates!
In 2014, the Bay Business Group will be holding meetings at North Beach Town Hall and the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach in addition to the Rod 'N' Reel, Herrington on the Bay, and Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa Hotel.
Please add these dates and times to your calendars now and watch the BBG website, Facebook page and Twitter for agendas and updates!
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New and Renewing BBG Members
Calvert Hospice - Calvert Hospice cares for those in our community who are living with a serious, life-limiting illness http://www.calverthospice.org/
State of Maryland Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitative Services - supporting the employment and economic independence of people with disabilities http://www.dors.state.md.us/dors
Virtually With You, Inc - Our passion is partnering with small business owners, helping them to develop more profitable businesses by implementing internet marketing strategies like shopping cart management, ezine/blog management, social media marketing, web maintenance/web design, copywriting, bookkeeping and event planning. http://virtuallywithyou.com/
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Improve Your BBG Website Member Directory Listing!
Improve Your BBG Member Directory Listing: Please send your company logo or a photo to Clif Bridegum - his email is cbridegum@gmail.com. All images must be exactly 225 x 150 pixels. Please CC: President@baybusinessgroup.org on the message. Thanks much!
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Photo Booth Photos from BBG Holiday Party
Thank you to everyone who came to the BBG Christmas Party on Dec. 11 at the Bayside History Museum! It was one of the best attended (if not THE biggest) party ever for the BBG! The venue was awesome - thanks again to BBG Member Grace Mary Brady for allowing us to use the lovely Bayside History Museum and introduce our local business owners to this community asset showcasing our local heritage. And thanks again to our BBG member caterers: Rod 'N' Reel, Herrington on the Bay Catering, Heavenly Chicken & Ribs, Capt. Cook's BBQ, and Sweet Sue's - the food of course was scrumptious! Thanks also to Kim Breedlove (Breedlove Events) and Victoria Ronan (Servpro) for serving on our BBG Events Committee and helping organize such a fun event!
If you tried out Brian McDaniel and Crow Entertainment's Smile and Click Photo Booth at the BBG Christmas Party, here is the download link for higher-quality photos you can put on Facebook - or just have fun with!
And if you'd like to get the Photo Booth at one of your upcoming events, just let Brian know! (please embed link below)
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BBG-U: Think Tax Time
BBG-U: Think Tax Time
The 2014 BBG-U series of educational seminars will kick off Tues. Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa (ask which conference room at the hotel desk). BBG Member and CPA Pat Blackford will talk about tax advantages for small businesses and will answer your questions on tax matters. All BBG-U sessions are FREE for BBG members (included in your $150 yearly membership).
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Calvert Conversations - Twin Beaches Library
Thursday, 1/9/14, 10-11 am, the topic for Twin Beaches' next edition of Calvert Conversations will be about the author, Hulbert Footner, and the subject of one of his books, Commodore Joshua Barney. I am thrilled to tell you that local author, Donald Shomette, who has tremendous knowledge of both men, has agreed to attend our informal, little gathering!
Please spread the word to anyone interested in:
1. Local history
2. War of 1812 in Calvert County
3. A famous author who lived part-time in Calvert County, mid 1900's-mid 1940's ~ Hulbert Footner
-Joanie Kilmon
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Winter Escape Offer at the Inn at Herrington Harbour
A great getaway this winter!
To Thank You for your patronage, spend any Sunday through Wednesday with us and receive the second consecutive evening FREE! Valid reservation dates are January 5, 2014 - March 26, 2014
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Part-time office help needed
I am looking for some part time office help for my Mary Kay business. Applicants need to be organized, flexible with time, people oriented, great phone skills, able to create fliers, word, excel and ready to learn how to navigate my MK site.
Resumes can be sent to cindyblissmk@comcast.net
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4th Annual MBE-WBE-DBE Legislative Night
4th Annual MBE-WBE-DBE Legislative Night in Annapolis, Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. President's Conference Center West I and II, the Miller Senate Building, 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
The 2014 MBE-WBE-DBE Legislative Night in Annapolis is an opportunity for state agencies representatives, business organizations, private industry, entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders, interest groups, and individuals across Maryland to come together with one voice to support or oppose legislation that impact their lives, their businesses and the economy. It provides an opportunity for individuals to meet State Senators and Delegates and be informed of legislation that has been introduced or will be introduced during the 2014 legislation session and to voice their concerns and interests about legislation that is or is not being proposed. It is a time to lend their collective voices to recommend to elected officials legislation they would like to see enacted and to learn how the political process works. It is a chance to learn the MBE-WBE-DBE priorities of the gubernatorial candidates vying for the position of Governor of the State of Maryland.
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The Money Tour is coming to Southern Maryland
The Money Tour is Coming to Southern Maryland. January 28, 2014 - 8am-12 noon. Hilton Garden Inn, 10385 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD 20603. This is a free event; however, RSVP is requested because Breakfast and Lunch will be served.
The Maryland Casino Bill requires Maryland Casinos to place 1.5% of profits into a fund that will provide debt and equity investments to minority, women, veterans, etc. businesses.
The Money Tour Event will describe the program and how businesses can participate. Attend workshops on how to develop a winning loan package, where to find financing, and an update from the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs.
Meridian Management Group, one of the companies chosen by the State to manage these funds along with the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs will conduct the session.. The event will be hosted by the Southern Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Charles County Department of Economic Development.
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Recycle your Christmas Tree
Calvert County residents can take their live Christmas trees and wreaths to county convenience centers for recycling at no charge through Jan. 31. After Jan. 31, all trees must be brought to the Appeal landfill and standard fees will apply.
Trees and wreaths must have all decorations, metal frames, lights and metal stands removed. Trees and wreaths may not be in plastic bags. Trees are accepted whole. All materials will be taken to the Appeal landfill to be mulched. Mulch is available to county residents for free.
Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes are accepted at the convenience centers for recycling at no cost, any time of the year. Cardboard boxes should be flattened and all packing materials, ribbons and Styrofoam must be removed.
Locations of the six convenience centers and their hours are listed on the county website at www.co.cal.md.us/recycle For more information call 410-326-0210.
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Receive the most up-to-date weather info for your business
The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has launched a new service for the business community, the Business Operations Center in the State Emergency Operations Center. If your company is interested in learning about the Business Operations Center and signing up to receive the most up-to-date weather and emergency information and alerts from MEMA, please visit http://mema.maryland.gov/community/Pages/PSIPWelcome.aspx
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