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"Celebrating the Tourism Industry"
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners celebrates the first full week in May as Calvert County Business Appreciation Week to recognize businesses of all sizes and industries for their contributions to the County’s economy and quality of life – as well as to thank them for choosing to locate their business in Calvert County. Business Appreciation Week also provides a forum to increase public awareness about the positive impact that businesses have on the local economy. This year we will be celebrating the contributions of the tourism industry.
The current schedule of events is as follows:
Monday, May 5, 2008
Business Appreciation Week Evening Kick-Off Reception
By Invitation only
Point Farm, the former estate home of Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson Patterson
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard
Web site: www.jefpat.org
Contact: Kelly Robertson-Slagle
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
410.535.4583
e-mail: slaglekr@co.cal.md.us
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Business Site Visits
The BOCC, as a part of Ambassador Teams, will visit with a sampling of local business owners to celebrate their success, thank them and answer any questions they may have.
Contact: Kelly Robertson-Slagle
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
410.535.4583
e-mail: slaglekr@co.cal.md.us
B2B Power Networking Reception: (FREE)
The Power of the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Speaker: Mr. Charles Baker, President, MCB Lighting & Electrical and
Government Logistics Solutions, Owings
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Reid Building, 7995 Solomons Island Road, Owings
Parking is in the front and rear of building)
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Seating is limited
Charles Maurice Baker is an Electrical and Communication Systems expert with over 25 years of experience managing electrical and communication systems activities and energy conservation. Mr. Baker retired as the Chief of Facilities for Andrews AFB and started his business before leaving the Air Force. He was awarded two separate medals for correcting major electrical discrepancies discovered on medical construction projects which could have resulted in a loss of life. For more than 12 years, his innovative approach and dedication to energy conservation led to the creation and success of MCB Lighting & Electrical and Government Logistics Solutions. Mr. Baker’s company is 8(a) and MD MBE certified. In addition, he is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. His business is headquartered in Owings, MD. His story will inspire you as he discusses the power of the entrepreneurial spirit.
Hosted by the Concerned Black Women of Calvert County and
the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance
Contact: Dawn Tucker
e-mail: info@calvertcountymba.org
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Marketing Your Main Street......Tips and Techniques for Cooperative Promotion (FREE)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Hearing Room, Duke Street, Prince Frederick
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Seating is limited, register by May 1, 2008
Join the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to learn innovative tips and techniques on how to market your Main Street, town center or shopping center location through a cooperative promotion program. Hear first hand from an experienced Main Street manager, a Maryland business owner and a representative from a Maryland-based business association who have all benefited from the opportunities available through a cooperative promotion program. If you are interested in learning how to start loyalty programs, use cooperative advertising and build relationships among retailers to increase everyone's bottom line, we highly encourage you to attend this informative workshop. Light refreshments.
co-hosted by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Contact: Kelly Robertson-Slagle
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
410.535.4583
e-mail: slaglekr@co.cal.md.us
Women’s Business Roundtable Networking Event (FREE)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119
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Seating is limited, Register by May 1, 2008
Business and professional women of Calvert County will enjoy this opportunity to share knowledge, experience and support. Light refreshments.
co-hosted by the Small Business Development Center
Contact: Maria Dorsett, SBDC
301.934.7583
e-mail: mdorsett@csmd.edu
www.sbdchelp.com
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Calvert County Purchasing Office Open House (FREE)
10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Purchasing Office, 150 Main Street, Suite 105, Prince Frederick
No registration is required
Tour the newly designed Calvert County purchasing office, meet the staff and find out more about the County’s purchasing process. Representatives from the Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Calvert County Department of Economic Development (DED) will also be on hand to discuss a variety of services available to the local business community and to answer questions. Anyone interested is encouraged to stop by any time between 10:00am and 1:00pm.
co-hosted by the Calvert County Department of Finance and Budget
Contact: Kelly Robertson-Slagle
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
410.535.4583
e-mail: slaglekr@co.cal.md.us
Chamber Business After Hours (BAH) Mixer (FEE)
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
hosted by Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Keffler, LLC
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$5 Chamber Member/$15 Non-Chamber Member
Contact: Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
410.535.2577
www.calvertchamber.org
Friday, May 9, 2008
Breaking into the Group Tourism Market (FREE)
Featuring Lois Stoltzfus, Group Sales Manager for Bird-in-Hand Corporation
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marriott Spring Hill Suites, Prince Frederick
Seating is limited, register by May 1, 2008
A leader in the group tour market, Lois Stoltzfus, CTIS, will be the featured speaker and will share her trade secrets for attractions, tourism-related businesses and the hospitality industry. The workshop will focus on the basic terms used in the industry, how to get your property ready to host group tours and creating a great profile sheet.
hosted by Calvert County Department of Economic Development and
the Calvert County Tourism Advisory Commission
Contact: Erica Stone
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
410.535.4583
e-mail: stoneem@co.cal.md.us
For more information about Business Appreciation Week please contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development by e-mail at slaglekr@co.cal.md.us or by calling 410.535.4583.
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