Chamber Connections
January 12, 2018
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Small Business Seminar
How to Build a Business Plan
Wednesday, January 17th, 9:00AM
Thinking of launching a new business or want to give your existing business better direction? A business plan is a critical piece of starting your own business. It is your road map to defining goals of your business, strategies to accomplish your goals and identifying road blocks that lay ahead. Join us as we explore this important topic in our January Small Business Seminar on Wednesday, January 17th, 9 -10 AM.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat early! Please register by January 15th to attend this session.
Members - FREE!
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Anne Arundel County
King's Dream: Then and Now
Tuesday, January 16, 7PM
County Executive Steve Schuh and Anne Arundel United will host a special event honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to include a screening of his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech and presentations by experts called “King’s Dream: Then and Now.”
The event will take place on Tuesday, January 16, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pascal Center for Performing Arts at Anne Arundel Community College. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a welcome reception.
Please RSVP for this event via
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City of Laurel
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day of Service
Monday, January 15
On January 15, 2018, the nation will pause to remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The City of Laurel will honor his legacy by holding a day of community service event beginning at 11 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Laurel Municipal Center. It is located at 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD. It will be a “day on-not a day off” in Laurel. Mayor Craig A. Moe and Councilman Fred Smalls will speak at the welcoming ceremony in the Council Chambers of the Laurel Municipal Center beginning at 11 am on the 15th. For more information click
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Howard County
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Sunday, January 14
The Howard County Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission will present its annual celebration of the life and legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 15 at Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane in Columbia; the reception will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the program at 3:00 p.m. The celebration is free to the public; however, attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to support Howard County’s Food Bank. This year’s event will feature recognition of the 2016 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Living the Dream” award recipients and Student Essay Contest winners. For more information click
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Member Spotlight
Business & Personal Insurance Services
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We are a full service Insurance broker specializing in the Total Cost of Risk (TCOR). Our goal is to protect business owner’s dreams and make their company more profitable. We offer a full range of coverages: Cyber Liability, Employer Practice Liability, Property, General Liability, Crime, Workers Compensation, Commercial Umbrellas, Professional Liability, Group Employee Benefits, Life, Home and Auto.
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I have been a member since 2012; the chamber has helped me build relationships and pick up new clients. The chamber has given me the opportunity to be a chair person for the CEO Roundtable for the last two year. -Ed Coogan
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Legislative Breakfast
Thursday, January 18th, 7:30AM
The 2018 session on the Maryland General Assembly began this week. This is your final chance to register for the Legislative Breakfast to learn about how this session will impact your business. Hear from key legislators to better understand the legislative issues (minimum wage, paid sick mandate, etc) directly targeting the business community!
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Ribbon Cutting
Tropical Smoothie Cafe'
Friday, January 19th- 10:00AM
6710 Ritchie Highway, Store E, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
All members are invited to come! Help us celebrate the opening of the new Tropical Smoothie Café. Grand opening specials include any 24oz smoothie for only $1.99. The first 25 customers will receive “Free smoothie for a year.”
What makes Tropical Smoothie Café special? Eat Better. Feel Better. Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order from the freshest ingredients. Superior, simple ingredients including real fruits and veggies tastes better. Toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and bowls are made fresh with quality meats and cheeses, fresh produce and flavorful sauces. Combine that with a fun, relaxing atmosphere - and unparalleled hospitality - and people return again and again for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe experience. Stop in today!
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Ribbon Cutting
Cornerstone Defense
Wednesday, January 31st- 9:00am
1743 Dorsey Road, Suite 106, Hanover MD 21076
You are invited to help us welcome the Cornerstone Defense team and celebrate the opening of their new Maryland headquarters.
About Cornerstone Defense:
Cornerstone Defense is a Small Business servicing the Intelligence, Defense and Space communities of the US government. Cornerstone's advanced capabilities in service delivery begins with its employees. By hiring the absolute best, Cornerstone is able to assist the integrator community clientele with the ability to deliver cutting edge capabilities that support Mission Critical objectives.
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DLLR Offers FREE Workshops
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The Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Labor and Industry is now offering FREE classes to ensure you and your employees stay safe, stay informed and stay in compliance. Join us for sessions sure to be packed with the information you need to know relating to safety, employment standards, and wage issues.
Topics include:
- Wage and Hour Information and Laws Workshop
- Prevailing Wage and Worker Classification Workshop
- Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Hazards in Construction Workshop.
Click on the link for more information.
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Panel Discussion on Blockchain & Bitcoin
January 18, 2018 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Bowie State University
Blockchain is the technology at the heart of Bitcoin and promises to revolutionize many of the services we take for granted. Much has been said and written but so our focus will be on practical applications of blockchain currently in use. Companies have been founded to do all of the following with Blockchain:
- Handle real estate transactions
- Track and sell electricity
- Manage and track identity
- Create trading markets for agricultural products
- And much more ..
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The Law Office of David Charles Douglas, LLC
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, January 16th
Tuesday, January 16th
Wednesday, January 17th
Friday, January 19th
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Committee Meetings
Marketing Committee
Tuesday, January 16th | 3:00PM
Chamber Conference Room-Odenton
Odenton Action Coalition
Thursday, February 1st | 9:00AM
Location TBD
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Inclement Weather Policy
Because the Central Maryland Chamber serves members in several counties, the following inclement weather policy has been established:
If any one of the three county school systems (Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George’s) closes due to inclement weather, all chamber activities for the day will be cancelled.
If any one of the three county school systems has a 2 hour delay, all chamber activities prior to noon will be cancelled.
If any one of the three county school systems closes early due to weather, all chamber evening activities will be cancelled.
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Thank you to our 2017 Corporate Trustees!
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