Free Telecommunication Forums Being Offered to Calvert County Businesses

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- May 9, 2002 -- The Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce will host two telecommunication forums. Small businesses and home based businesses rely more and more on the internet to conduct business and those who are not now utilizing this valuable resource are exploring methods of doing so. Knowledgeable experts from Verizon and Comcast will discuss technology solutions and opportunities and will be available to help small/home based businesses in Calvert learn more about the resources that are available to them.

The first Telecom Forum will be held on Thursday, May 23. Verizon representatives will discuss their plan to offer long distance service in Maryland, telecom products and services that can save businesses time and money, wireless opportunities and other useful information. Representatives from Comcast will be available on Thursday, May 30 providing information on the various services available to small businesses from the Comcast Business Services Division.

Both Telecom Forums are open to any Calvert County business and will be held from 8:30 – 10:00a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Prince Frederick. Reservations for the Verizon Forum must be received by Monday, May 20. The deadline to register for the Comcast Forum is Tuesday, May 28. Admission is free. Seating is limited. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. To register for one or both forums, or for additional information, please contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577 / 301-855-1930 or the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583 / 301-855-1880.

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com