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Renewing BBG Member - Thank You!
Breedlove Events - Our goal is to give to the wedding you've always dreamed of without the stress of planning! http://breedloveevents.com/
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Bay Business Group: NEW COOKBOOK!
The Bay Business Group is now working on our second edition of the BBG Cookbook - Taste of the Bay. Anyone interested in helping with this project is invited to our next committee meeting this Friday, January 9th at 9am Lyn Striegel's office in Chesapeake Beach. Contact Karen Croll for more details: karen@virtuallywithyou.comAND/OR
Here's your chance to contribute to the all-new BBG "Taste of the Bay" Cookbook and see your favorite family recipes preserved in print! Contribute recipes for your business or non-profit, too - it's FREE long-term publicity! Here's who to contribute your recipes - Simply go to this website:
Enter the CONTRIBUTOR PASSWORD: pickle467
Simply type in your best recipes and save them in our database!
Then watch for our next BBG Cookbook to be published in 2015 - makes a wonderful gift for relatives and customers!
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Step UP and Serve the BBG!
After many years of tremendous service, Brian "Crow" McDaniel has decided to resign from the board of the Bay Business Group and pursue other volunteer leadership opportunities with BBG Member End Hunger/Chesapeake Church. Brian's ongoing expertise and enthusiasm is unmatched and he promises to remain an active BBG member with his business, Crow Entertainment. Thank you for all you've done, Brian. You are so appreciated!
If you are interested in helping to fill Brian's big shoes, which include marketing and promotional activities, please email president@baybusinessgroup.orgALSO
Profile Writer Needed:
Also for many years, Brian has written wonderful profiles of BBG members that have been published in the Chesapeake Current, and he would like someone else to take over these duties as well. It's a great opportunity to be creative, meet more BBG members and local business owners, and also promote your business or non-profit with a prestigious by-line read by upwards of 30,000 readers per issue. If you would be interested, please email Diane Burr at editor@chesapeakecurrent.com
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Calvert Design Group has 2 new local career connection websites
BBG Member Calvert Design Group has launched two new local websites to assist in making career connections. Our hyper-local virtual job fair websites are online at http://somarylandjobs.com and http://annapolismdjobs.com
If any BBG members would like to post jobs contact Brian Raines at Calvert Design Group for a discount code bnraines@gmail.com
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Check out Leadership Southern Maryland
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors announced today that they will host two informal breakfast meetings in Calvert County to invite potential candidates to learn more about the benefits of LSM.
Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program specially designed to develop leaders from the Southern Maryland area for regional collaboration. The LSM program is dedicated to building a cadre of informed regional leaders, prepared to address common issues and bring long-term benefit to their neighbors and communities. LSM values diversity and seeks a cross-section of leaders from across the region.
Leadership Southern Maryland is an independent, educational leadership development organization designed to broaden the knowledge base of mid to senior level public and private sector executives about the critical issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the region. Leadership Southern Maryland is a not-for-profit organization.
Informational Breakfast Session:
January 21, 2015 and February 12, 2015
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Calvert County Department of
Economic Development,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
An RSVP is required to attend. To RSVP, please contact Helen M. Wernecke, Executive Director Leadership Southern Maryland via email helen@leadershipsomd.org or call 240-725-5469; messages welcome! To learn more about LSM, please visit www.lsmlead.org
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FREE WEBINAR: OMG! Your Website is Ugly!
From the Southern Maryland Small Business Development Center: Is your website keeping you from doing more business online? Learn how simple design changes can increase a visitors' willingness to do business with you. This presentation takes a deep dive into website design to promote a professional image and increase your bottom line using WordPress.
Thursday, January 8th at 10am: REGISTER HERE
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Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale
Thousands of used books available at great prices.
Thu, Jan 8 | 5pm-7pm Preview Night for members
Fri, Jan 9 | 12pm-3pm
Sat, Jan 10 | 9am-1pm
Calvert Library Prince Frederick
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Entertaining the Troops FREE Show
Vince "SPAM" Turner shares the history of World War II entertainment and other morale boosters for the troops through music, informative displays and period artifacts. Presentation will be held at the North Beach Town Hall. Sponsored by BBG Members Bayside History Museum and Calvert Library.
Sun, Jan 25 | 2 - 3pm
North Beach Town Hall 8916 Chesapeake Ave
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Flu Shot Clinic
Calvert County Health Department will have a flu clinic on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Health Department.
Children in pre-K through 12th grade are now free while supplies last!
All others will be charged a $20.00 fee. Medicare Part B is also accepted.
Please call 410-535-5400 ext. 334 for more information.
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Calvert County Business Climate Survey
The Department of Economic Development requests your help in completing the 2014 Business Survey so we can continue to provide a supportive business climate in Calvert County on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
This survey helps monitor county business trends and suggests steps to provide assistance to the business community. Information compiled is confidential and helps the Department of Economic Development tailor business support programs and report trends to the BOCC.
We value your contribution to the Calvert County economy and stand ready to assist you. Please respond to the survey by Jan.5, 2015.
CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY
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Warm Places in Northern Calvert County
With freezing temperatures expected today and Thursday, there are several places residents can go to get warm. The county's community centers will be open during regular hours and safe drinking water is available in each of them. Residents who need to take refuge from the cold can go to one of the following locations:
Mount Hope Community Center
100 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland
Open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center
130 Auto Drive, Prince Frederick
Open Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Student Job Fair in February
Are you looking for hard-working student employees to fill summer and seasonal positions?
Calvert County Parks and Recreation invites you to participate in the 2015 Student Job Fair on February 4, 2015 at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
For more information and to reserve a space for your business, please call 410-257-2554.
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Saturday: Electronics Recycling Collection Event in Chesapeake Beach Town Hall Parking Lot
Saturday, January 17, 2015: Electronics Recycling Collection Event in the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall Parking Lot. This event will take place from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Calvert County Recycling Center will be collecting all electronic equipment with the exception of appliances; also no light bulbs.
Examples of electronic equipment are televisions, radios, computers, cell phones, VCRs, power supply cords, printers, monitors, keyboards and scanners. Material from residents and businesses are accepted and proof of residency is required. Household appliances will not be accepted.
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