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September 06, 2019

Tour & Taste of the Region

For only $15 join us at the Taste of the Region for great food, drinks, entertainment and networking from 5pm-7pm.

For just $35 you can also throw in the 4pm Tour of the Region to learn about all the growth in and around Fort Meade!

Small Business Seminar

SCORE: Learn About the Nation's Largest Network of

FREE Expert Business Mentors and Supports

Wednesday, September 18th | 9am-10am | Chamber Conference Room

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. As the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, SCORE is committed to helping any person succeed in their small business endeavors.

If you're just starting a business, SCORE mentors can provide the practical action plan, education and tools you need to open your doors and establish a customer base. Already own a business? Our volunteer mentors can help identify ways to increase profit, improve employee and customer satisfaction, and achieve work/ life balance.

Come learn more about SCORE and all the great supports at your fingertips!

**This Seminar is FREE for Chamber Members**

Business After Business

Tuesday, September 10th | 5PM - 7PM | Pasadena Financial Center

Join SECU and business members throughout the Pasadena community for a night of making connections and meeting new friends at Business after Business event at SECU's Pasadena Financial Center on Tuesday, September 10th from 5-7 p.m.

This event is FREE to Central Maryland Chamber members and non-members.

We hope to see you there!

Technical Training Classroom

Tuesday, September 24th | First Floor Training Room B

100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD

Small Business Emergency Preparedness

10:00am- 12:00pm

Is your business prepared for an emergency? Join us for an overview of OSHA requirements for fire safety and learn how to form a written Emergency Action Plan that can be customized to your individual establishment. Emergency response topics will include weather emergencies as well as natural and man made disasters.

Who should attend? Small business owners who have storefronts and brick & mortar properties who want to improve their awareness of basic safety compliance and emergency preparedness tools and strategies.

Our special guest is Susan Catts, Safety Compliance Officer with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), a division of the Maryland Department of Labor.

Negotiation Strategies & Closing Techniques

2:00pm- 4:00pm

Do you want to learn how to negotiate better business deals? Your success as an entrepreneur/business owner largely depends on your ability to negotiate deals, manage sales, and get paid. In this workshop we will cover the anatomy and stages of negotiations, and explore multiple negotiation strategies. We will also examine the art of closing the deal.

Who should attend? Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners who want to enhance their negotiation and closing skills.

Our special guest is Angie Duncanson, Senior Business Counselor with the Maryland Women's Business Center.Health (MOSH), a division of the Maryland Department of Labor.