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New and Renewing BBG Members
Calvert Design Group - We are a full-service, award winning Maryland web design company and Internet marketing company dedicated to the success of our clients. We've served over 100 clients both large and small. Our solutions are engineered to provide growth where it matters most: clients, revenue & bottom line. http://calvertdesigngroup.com/
Scorpion Brewing - We are a Microbrewery located in Calvert County Maryland and focusing on Locally Sourced ingredients. Our address is 929 Skinners Turn Rd, Suite 100, Owings MD. We are open from 3 -7 pm on Fridays, Noon - 5 pm Saturdays, and 1 - 4 pm on Sundays for tours, tastings and growler fills. Special Holiday growler fill day Wednesday 11/26 Noon-6 to fill up for Thanksgiving! http://scorpionbrewing.com/
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Babes in Toyland from the Twin Beach Players
Twin Beach Players presents Babes in Toyland, weekends November 28th thru December 14th. The theater is located at the North Beach Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, MD.
Come and see this wonderful production for the Holidays that has some beloved characters from our childhood that learn a few lessons along the way with a little holiday spirit. It's a show you won't forget!
11/28-12/4 Fri and Sat at 7pm, Sun at 3pm
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Participate in the Calvert County Business Survey
Calvert County Department of Economic Development has launched the 2014 Business Survey and seeks input from county business owners. Data collected from the survey will be used to support local businesses, enhance the programs and services that are currently available and report trends to the Board of County Commissioners.
The survey will take about 10 minutes and individual answers will remain confidential. Please visit www.ecalvert.com to complete the survey. It will remain open through Jan. 5. Overall results will be announced early next year.
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Decorate your Businesses in Chesapeake Beach AND North Beach
The 15th Annual Holiday Highlights judging for North Beach will be held on Sunday, December 14, after 6 p.m. Decorate your home or business for the holidays for your chance to win! There will be TWO categories. The first category is houses, apartments and townhouses. The second category is businesses. Gift bags will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories. Decorate, decorate, decorate!!! For more information, call Sally Donaldson at 410.286.3988.
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The Town of Chesapeake Beach presents "The Brightest Beacon on the Bay" contest. Decorate your home, business and boat to compete! Judging is December 15 after dusk. Prizes awarded for 1-3rd place. To enter, call Town Hall: 410-257-2230
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Small Business Saturday Tips from CCEcon Dev't
The holiday shopping season is upon us and despite the planning and anticipation, it's possible that a few opportunities might not have made it onto your radar. Here's one you don't want to miss: Small Business Saturday. Shoppers are encouraged to patronize small businesses on Saturday, Nov. 29 and that means you have the chance to capture your share of this excitement. Even if you haven't planned ahead, you can still cash in.
- Give your customers a purpose. Consumers want to belong, and Small Business Saturday gives consumers something to support that makes them feel good. Put signs everywhere reminding customers that you're a small business and their purchases matter to you. Put a sandwich board out front; use chalk on the sidewalk; do everything you can to remind shoppers that Nov. 29 is about patronizing local, small businesses.
- Promote "Shop Small," the slogan for this event. American Express has invested in TV ads and the slogan has been prominently featured online as well. Consumers will recognize the tagline. Include Shop Small on your signs and ads.
- Set up a display at the cash register. Impulse purchases add up to big dollars and reminders like "Don't forget a gift for yourself" can increase your average sale. Put baskets of fun, low-dollar (ideally, high-profit) items by the register and watch your sales add up.
- Give a gift. One of the best ways to reward your customers is with a gift! Set a dollar amount - say $250 - and reward customers who spend at least that amount with a $25 gift card. You're providing them with an incentive to spend more and you're giving them a reason to come back. People love free stuff.
- Do a "One-Day-Only" promotion. Give your customers a reason to shop with you on Small Business Saturday by providing your best deal or deepest discount of the year. A one-day-only special price will increase your sales.
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Windows of Strength Holiday Gift Show, November 23
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Christmas on the Beach in North Beach is coming up!
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Fishing Creek Bridge Construction in Chesapeake Beach
The contractor for the project is G.A. & F.C. Wagman, Inc. out of York, PA. They've done work for Maryland SHA for years and are a very reputable firm. SHA has granted the contractor notice to proceed and they have started minor work such as putting signs up and building a temporary sidewalk along the southeast portion of the project from Mears Road to the bridge. After this preliminary work is complete, the next item of work is to perform the underground bore for the relocation of the BG&E lines from their aerial location to underground. No other work can be started until this bore is complete and the BG&E and Verizon lines are relocated. Ideally, the contractor would like to get the bore completed before the end of the year allowing BG&E to get in to do their work early in the new year, which would allow the bridge / road work to begin in early spring of 2015.
Also, below is a MD SHA link where you can follow the progress of the Fishing Creek Bridge construction as well as the traffic impact.
Maryland SHA Fishing Creek Bridge Replacement Project
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Nominate a Woman you know for the Women's Hall of Fame
The Maryland Commission for Women and the Women Legislators of Maryland are issuing a call for nominations for the 2015 Maryland Women's Hall of Fame. Candidates should be Maryland women whose achievements are of historical significance to our state. Historical and contemporary women are inducted each year.
The Calvert County Commission for Women (CCCW) encourages you to take this opportunity to recognize a woman in our community who has provided outstanding contributions to the state of Maryland. Past honorees include legislators, political and social activists, scientists, educators, writers, spiritual and community leaders.
The deadline is approaching as nominations must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2014.
If you decide to nominate a Calvert County woman for the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame, please let us at the CCCW know. Thank you in advance. For information, please contact: crystal.young@maryland.gov
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Save the Date: BBG Members-Only Annual Christmas Party!
 Save the date! Sat. Dec.13 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It will be held this year again at the lovely Bayside History Museum in North Beach (thanks to BBG Member Grace Mary Brady). If you've been putting off joining the BBG or renewing, please do so today! http://www.baybusinessgroup.org/join-us/
Pay It Forward Challenge
What community group, non-profit - or even another business that is important to you and/or your family? We're challenging current BBG members to either recruit these great folks in our community - or even pay their BBG dues for a year! Bring them into our BBG family so they can not only help the BBG but help themselves and their mission! Remember, BBG dues are only $25 per year for non-profits!
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BBG Meetings
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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