Chamber Connections  
February 14, 2020
The Central Maryland Chamber will be closed Monday, February 17th for
President's Day! We will re-open on Tuesday, February 18th at 8:30a.m.
Membership 101
**Last Chance to Register!**
Thursday, February 20th | 9:00AM  
Networking Mixer In Pictures!
Over 75 business executives registered to come out to the Garden Terrace at Laurel Park to enjoy an amazing venue and great networking! We hope to see you at the next mixer, which is free for all chamber members.
A special thanks to  Maryland Jockey Club  for hosting us!
Small Business Seminar
Defining Your Target Market
Wednesday, March 18th | 9:00AM  
Are you wasting time on the wrong leads?

Are you reaching your ideal customer? Narrowly defining your target market is an integral part of successful marketing.

Karen Killian, President, LMD Agency will share her knowledge on Defining Your Target Market and how to reach them. 
Karen Killian has 34 years of agency experience developing and delivering market-driven strategic communications solutions for government and private sector clients. LMD is a change agency – a communications firm focused on helping clients evolve, thrive, and grow. The agency blends behavioral science and data with their knowledge and expertise to change the way people think and motivate them to take action.

This seminar is a must attend! 

**This Seminar is FREE for Chamber Members**
Light refreshments will be served and sponsored by Fibrenew Annapolis
Help Us Recognize Our Civil Servants!
Sponsors Needed for Spirit of Community Awards
This is a truly feel-good evening, and past recipients have told us how much they enjoyed the caliber of the event and the recognition from the business community.    But we can’t do it without you   –  this event is only possible through your support   !     

We are only able to host this important community event strictly through sponsorship from the business community.

We encourage you to review the options below and find an appropriate level at which your business can participate. Not able to sponsor or advertise? We still encourage you to attend – we feel certain once you’ve attended once you’ll never want to miss it! You can click  HERE to truly get an appreciation of last year's remarkable event with nearly 300 attendees. We hope you can be a special part of these important festivities this year!

Sponsorships due February 28th!
Contact Kim Wirt, Operations Director, for more information about sponsorships: kim@centralmarylandchamber.org or (410) 672-3422.
Maryland Therapeutic Riding is Seeking
New Development Committee Members
to Support Their Mission
Formed in 1996, Maryland Therapeutic Riding (MTR) is a 501c-3 non-profit organization offering equine-based therapy programs for individuals with special needs and their families. Our Mission is “To improve the quality of life of children, adults, active military and veterans with special needs by connecting humans and horses in a healing environment.”
We are an award-winning therapeutic riding center located on a beautiful 25-acre farm providing a place of serenity and healing in Crownsville, Maryland. We have achieved the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Premier rating, and our Program Director is one of only 28 PATH Master Instructors in the USA. We also are proud to have earned the GuideStar Platinum rating.

The Development Committee initiates and participates in the fundraising activities of MTR. As a committee of the Board of Directors, the members assist the Board in securing fiscal health through philanthropy and fund identification, development, and solicitation in partnership with MTR staff. This requires a 5-12 hour commitment per month with the benefit of supporting a purposeful cause!

For more information, please contact Denise Traynor at
denise@mtrinc.org or 443 875 7291
Leadership Howard County Hosting
FREE Information Sessions
Save the Dates: 
  • Sunday, March 1 from 3 to 4 pm – Miller Branch of the Howard County Library
Join LHC for an Information Session about Leadership U – open to current high school sophomores either going to school or residing in Howard County, deadline to apply for the 2020 program is March 12. To learn more …. Click here.
  • Thursday, March 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Silver Diner – Elkridge
Learn more about Leadership Howard County’s Leadership Premier program and meet other people considering applying for the 2021 program. There is no cost to attend; however RSVPs are requested. Click here for more information and to register.
Member and Regional Business News
Member Engagement!
Upcoming Events

Membership 101
Thursday, February 20

Multi-Chamber Bowling Mixer
Monday, March 9

Successful Women in Business Multi-Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, March 11
Committee Meetings 

Business Connections Network #2
Tuesday, February 18th at 8:30am

Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 25th at 8:30am

Business Connections Network #4
Thursday, February 27th at 9:30am

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