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Upcoming Partnership Events
Power Connections Breakfast
Kelly Shulz | Secretary of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

The Partnership is joining forces with the Central Maryland Chamber and 10+ associations & chambers to host the largest networking breakfast of the year!
August 16 | 7:30am-9:30am

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Member Appreciation Happy Hour

We couldn't do it without YOU! Members & Significant Others are invited to join us on the Raven in the Inner Harbor for delicious lite fare provided by new member The Classic Catering People and an open beer & wine bar. 
EVENT SPONSOR: Watermark
August 17 | 5pm-8pm

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September Signature Breakfast
Developer Panel

Join moderator Julie Mussog ( Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation) and special guests Edward St. John ( St. John Properties), Mitch Weber ( Heffner & Weber), and Scott Dorsey ( Merritt Properties) to receive insight about their vision for the BWI Corridor.
September 6 | 7:30am - 10am

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Sponsorship opportunities available -- call 410.859.1000 or email [email protected]
New Member Orientation
Presented by the Partnership Staff

Join us over pastries, coffee, & tea at our new offices and learn ab out how receive a positive Return On Investment by taking advantage of everything the Partnership has to offer!
September 27 | 8:30am-9:30am

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Get Involved!
JOIN A COMMITTEE!
Committee and Roundtables are being formed to provide members with the opportunity to be involved with the issues that matter most to them. Interested in learning more? Contact [email protected].

Featured Committees:

Military Affairs Committee
Nonprofit Resource Roundtable
Young Professionals Roundtable
Special Events Committee
Membership Committee

SPONSOR AN EVENT
Would you like to get your name & logo in front of the thousands of individuals receiving announcements about the Partnership's upcoming events? Email [email protected] for more info!

Signature Sponsorship: $2,500
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Logo in event promo & recap videos
Five seats at breakfast
One seat at speaker table
Podium recognition
Sign recognition
Opportunity to be featured in promo video

Partnership Sponsorship: $1,000
Logo present on website and invites
Logo in event promo & recap videos
Two seats at breakfast
Podium recognition
Sign recognition  
Opportunity to be featured in promo video

Second Cup Sponsor: $750
Logo present on website and invites
Logo in event promo & recap videos
Two seats at breakfast
Podium recognition
Sign recognition  
Opportunity to be featured in promo video

Multi-Media Sponsor: $500
 
Logo present on website and invites
Logo in event promo & recap videos
One seat at breakfast
Podium recognition
Sign recognition
Opportunity to be featured in promo video


Information
BWI Summer Youth Initiative
August 7-11

Unde r the leadership of CEO, Ricky Smith, MDOT-MAA, BWI Airport staff and partnering stake-h olders are producing the  3rd  Annual Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Summer Youth Initiative this week. The program, which exposes 50 at-risk Baltimore 5th & 6th g raders to the world of career opportunities within their reach, is only made possible with the help of our sponsors.  Many thanks to the following BWI Business Partnership Members who have contributed to this year's program:
Baltimore Business Journal 40 Under 40
Deadline: August 11

Know someone in the business community who is truly going above and beyond? Nominate them for the BBJ's 40 Under 40 class of 2017 - a group of young leaders in Baltimore who contribute greatly to their companies and community.


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Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week
August 13-19

This year's Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week   runs from Sunday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 19. Qualifying apparel and footwear sold for $100 or less, per item, is exempt from the 6 percent state sales tax.  The state has a detailed list of what is taxable  and what is exempt from Maryland's sales tax that week. 
Welcome, New Members!

Get to know our new members:
Member News
The Central Maryland Regional Transit is now the Center for Mobility Equity!

VEHICLES FOR CHANGE
Best of Automotive Service Centers Awards

Nominations are open for the October 25th Awards Ceremony.

NEW RESTAURANTS & AMENITIES AT BWI AIRPORT

"Fraport USA is committed to enhancing the airport experience for travelers," said Brett Kelly, vice president, Airmall Maryland. "The newest additions at BWI Marshall support Fraport USA's focus on delivering a shopping and dining destination featuring top and emerging brands, street pricing, regional flavor and innovative concepts." Two celebrated Maryland restaurants and a variety of specialty shops are now open:

Flying Dog Tap House
Phillips Seafood
Diva By Cindy 
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La Boutique 
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WOMBLE CARYLYE BREAKFAST SPEAKERS SERIES
Jim Walsh, Chief Financial Officer, MDOT
Jim Ports, Deputy Secretary for Operations, MDOT

BWI Airport: Transportation and Infrastructure Needs and Plans in Maryland
September 14| 7:30am

TAM TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Deadline: August 11

Do you know about an employee whose contributions go above and beyond the call of duty? A driver whose professionalism and service are an example to all? An outstanding transit program that improves community transit in Maryland? Nominate them for a TAM Excellence Award!

JOINT SERVICE WELLNESS & REMEMBRANCE INSTALLATION RUN

Installation Commander Col. Tom S. Rickard will join more than 1,800 Fort George G. Meade service members and civilians from 22 units in the Fort Meade Joint Service Resilience and Remembrance Run. The annual run commemorates the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. In addition, the run is a demonstration of one pillar in the five pillars of service member resiliency; family, emotional, physical, spiritual and social. 
September 8 | 6:00am

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The BWI Business Partnership Inc.
1306 Concourse Drive, Suite 215 | Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090
410.859.1000
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