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October 13, 2017

Economic Forecast Luncheon

Monday, October 30th - 11:30AM-1:30PM

The 2017 Maryland economy has seen growth. But will the trend continue for our region in 2018...

Which industries do the experts think will grow in 2018?
How will interest rates and gas price affect your business?
Will you find employees with the right skills to fill jobs so that your business expands?
What supports and incentives are available for your business to grow?

Come to the Economic Forecast Luncheon to get answers to these questions vital to your business success!

Higher Education Partnership Formed

Morgan State University president David Wilson signed a memorandum of agreement with the presidents of Howard and Prince George’s community colleges to bring two of its baccalaureate degree programs to the Laurel College Center for students who plan to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree from the Baltimore City college. The partnership will allow students with associate’s degrees from either community college to take courses from the university’s engineering and psychology programs beginning in the 2018 spring semester. The partnership broadens the reach of higher education in the region and helps students find paths in higher education.

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Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar

Tuesday, September 17, 2017-10:45am

Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, which offers gourmet burgers combined with perfectly paired wine selections, will open its doors to the new Arundel Mills location on Tuesday, October 17 at Arundel Mills, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover.

Zinburger has 14 other locations from New York to Florida with the Arundel Mills location serving as the first in Maryland. Zinburger is known for made-to-order gourmet burgers, hand-dipped shakes and floats, decadent pies and 25 wine varieties. All the gourmet burgers at Zinburger are scratch-made and cooked-to-order on a griddle in their own juices. The Certified Angus Beef and American-style Kobe Beef are ground fresh at least twice a day. For more information visit: http://www.zinburger.com.

Building a Better Client Base

Wednesday, October 18th- 8:30-10:00AM

Our Business Accelerator Series continues with Building a Better Client Base, presented by Andrew Shaffer of Shaffer Ingenuity.

Discover what is at the heart of all successful business practices. Create a true win/win for you and your clients by doing business with your friends! Learn the importance of building relationships with prospects before the sale, and why maintaining that relationship after the sale will drive repeat business and referrals.

FREE for Chamber Members!

Membership 101

Thursday, October 19th- 9:00-10:30AM

Membership 101 is a free program that teaches networking secrets that will help you network like a pro. It also offers friendly connections to business professionals and introduces you to the benefits of membership that can help you grow your business. Businesses that join the CMC gain a strong network of business contacts

throughout central Maryland, career-enhancing professional training, new business referrals, networking opportunities, pro-business advocacy support and money saving discounts.

Sponsored by Revere Bank.

Business Connections Network Launches

On November 1st, the Central Maryland Chamber is launching the Business Connections Network, a premier networking group focused on connecting business professionals, sharing leads and building strategic relationships throughout Central Maryland. The meetings are run by Tim Carey, Senior Account Executive with Chesapeake Telephone Systems, Inc and Nancy LaJoice, Central Maryland Chamber Membership Director. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov 1st 8:00-9:30am. After that the group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month. This is a new (free) benefit for CMC members. Non-members are welcome to attend one meeting as a guest, but must join the chamber to continue with the group. There is an exclusivity rule of one member per business category, which eliminates unfair competition among members of the group, and allows each member to accurately and openly represent their business. If interested in joining the group or learning more, contact Nancy LaJoice at nancy@centralmarylandchamber.org or 410-672-3422 x4.

Brightwood College Sponsors Socktoberfest

Did you know that socks are the most needed, but least donated item in shelters? Brightwood College Community Network has partnered with #Socktober and the Maryland/Washington DC community to make a difference in the lives of others by hosting a sock drive. We are asking for help to raise 2500 pairs of socks by October 31, 2017. The Central Maryland Chamber is a donation location, so drop off socks at the chamber office!

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Appreciating Fort Meade History

Is your family history intertwined with today’s Ft. Meade? One hundred years ago, did your ancestors contribute land that became Camp Meade?

As part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the fort’s founding in 1917, the Ft. Meade Community Covenant Council is searching for descendants of those families. Camp Meade was created from over 10,000 acres once farmland of Anne Arundel County. Our purpose in identifying descendants is to include those descendants in activities to commemorate the Centennial.

From maps of the time, we have identified landowners. If you know you are a descendant or need more information/landowners names to determine If you are a descendant, contact us at ftmeade100@gmail.com.

Councilman Pruski to Host

Transportation Forums

Anne Arundel County Councilman Andrew Pruski will host a Transportation Forum in Western Anne Arundel County on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Arundel Middle School located at: 1179 Hammond Lane, Odenton, MD 21113, from 6pm to 9 pm.

The following state and local agencies have been invited to participate:

• Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) - State Highway Administration (SHA)

• Maryland Transportation Administration (MTA)

• Regional Transportation Administration (RTA)

• Anne Arundel County Transportation Dept.

• Fort Meade Transportation Office

• MagLev SC representatives

Each agency will provide a brief explanation on their operations and projects that impact Western Anne Arundel County. Citizens will be informed on how they may find information and advocate for improving transportation in Western Anne Arundel County. Following the forum, representatives from participating agencies will be available to share information related to their agency and answer questions from the public. Questions related to this forum can be directed to Dave Helmecki, legislative aide to Councilman Andrew Pruski, at 410-222-1401.

SCMAGLEV Information Sessions

The Maryland Department of Transportation is hosting several information sessions about the proposed SCMAGLEV project. These sessions are being held at various locations throughout the region. Please see the link below for more details.