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October 20, 2017

Topping Off Ceremony at Flagship Live! Hotel

The Cordish Companies completed the exterior phase of construction on the FLAGSHIP LIVE! HOTEL with the placement of the final steel beam in a traditional “Topping Off” ceremony. The 350,000-square-foot luxury hotel, located adjacent to LIVE! CASINO, features a 17-story hotel tower, 310 guest rooms, an event center, meeting spaces, a day spa/salon, and David’s Café, a 24/7 dining establishment. It is the first hotel in the country to carry the Live! brand, world renowned for its spirit of fun and spontaneity.

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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!

Networking Mixer

Tuesday, November 14th - 5:00-7:00PM

Join us for our November Networking Mixer at The Courtyard by Marriott-Fort Meade/BWI Business District located in National

Business Park on November 14th beginning at 5 PM. Come see the newly renovated Courtyard -Fort Meade /BWI Business District located at 2700 Hercules Road, Annapolis Junction and make some valuable new business connections. Space is limited. RSVP by November 13th.

Members - FREE! | Non-members - $10

Discover Laurel Day

What makes Laurel a great place to live, work, and play? Mayor Craig A. Moe invites you to come join us for Discover Laurel Day on October 25, 2017 and you’ll find out! The event, which runs from 9:30 am to 1 pm, is part of MEDA’s Maryland Economic Development Week. Our guests will be served breakfast and enjoy a business networking session with the Mayor, City staff, commercial real estate agents, and others involved with local business services. After that, everyone will board busses for a tour of Laurel’s Route 1 Commercial Corridor and the four shopping centers that make Laurel an economic gem.

To reserve your seat for Discover Laurel Day, call Leigha Steele of the Economic & Community

Development Department at 301-725-5300 ext. 2302.

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New- Business Connections Network

The Central Maryland Chamber will launch the Business Connections Network on November 1st, 8:00-9:30am , a premier networking group focused on connecting business professionals, sharing leads and building strategic relationships throughout Central Maryland. Interest in the group is high and a strong core group is forming. If you are a business owner or senior level sales executive focused on doing business in Central Maryland, you are invited to check out the new group. This is a free benefit of membership. Non-members are welcome, but must join the chamber after attending one meeting, to continue with the group. There is an exclusivity rule of one member per business type. If interested, 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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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.