W2W Express-O Hosted by Dunkirk Aesthetics

When: Friday, February 23, 2024

Where: 8191 Jennifer Lane, Suite 150 Owings

Time: 9:00 am

Cost: FREE for Chamber Members/$5 for Non-members

Stop by for great networking and light fare! Men are most welcome to attend! All fees from non-member attendees will be contributed to a charity at the end of 2024.

When: March 13, 2024

Where: Springhill Suites by Marriott 75 Sherry Lane Prince Frederick

Time: Noon

Cost: FREE for Chamber Members/$10 for Non-members

Bring your lunch or order from Chick-fil-A for $14. View lunch options when you register to attend.

Do you have a customer retention strategy in place? Creating and maintaining strong relationships are crucial for sustaining a thriving business and can be achieved through personalized communication, excellent customer service, and loyalty programs to name a few. 

Join us as Shelly Gooding and Michelle Jerow (The Mark Frisco Team of Century 21 New Millennium) outline the tools and strategies they use that helped their team achieve great things in 2023!!

March Chamber Connect Hosted by Dugan, McKissick & Longmore, LLC

When: March 14, 2024

Where: 100 Harrow Lane, Suite 102 Prince Frederick

Time: 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Cost: FREE for Chamber Members/$10 for Non-members

Join us a they celebrate their brand new location and enjoy great networking, beverages and appetizers!

State Post Legislative Breakfast Presented By Constellation, Cove Point LNG & SMECO

When: April 10, 2024

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Solomons 13100 Dowell Road

Time: 8:15 am-Check-in, Networking & Breakfast Program begins at 9:00 am

Cost: $40 for Chamber Members/$45 for Non-members

This event offers the opportunity to hear about the 446th General Assembly Session from the legislators who represent our members from Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's County. Don't miss this informative event!

Deadline to register is 3:00 pm on March 29th!!

MD 231 Roadway Improvements Project

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is moving forward with design plans to improve MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) in Calvert County. The purpose of the project is to enhance safety and operations along the corridor. The design phase is fully funded and construction is expected to begin spring/summer 2025.

For more information, or if you would like to be added to the mailing list for updates or to submit a comment please contact:

Gina Goettler, Project Manager

Phone- 410-841-1047 or Email- GGoettler@mdot.maryland.gov

Professional Development Opportunities

Classes are now offered twice daily, during business hours (2-4 p.m.) and early evening (6-8 p.m.).

Grant Writing for the Novice

Thursday, Feb. 22

Does your nonprofit organization know how to identify funding needs? This course will offer you and your organization an examination of the grant submission process. Maria McDonald, development director at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, will lead this class.

Strategic Planning

Tuesday, March 19

Challenge yourself to take a rigorous approach to defining the foremost priority or priorities fundamental to effective strategic planning for your organization. Will Holmes, founder of Will Holmes Consulting (WHC), will lead this class.

Register Here

T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinar Series: Prime Contracting in Maryland's Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program

Thursday, February 29, 2024 10 a.m. - Noon

Over 20% of all open state-funded solicitations are designated to the SBR Program. This race and gender neutral program provides prime contracting opportunities in an exclusive environment for qualifying small businesses. Every small, minority, women and veteran business owner that is ready to preform as a prime contactor should join this program. This Zoom class covers the program's eligibility standards, the online certification process, and the pipeline for identifying SBR opportunities.

Register here.

Thinking About Hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony?

The Chamber would love to help your business host a ribbon cutting ceremony! Keep in mind ribbon cuttings don't have to be just for Grand Openings. We are happy to celebrate a special anniversary, the launch of a new service, the expansion of your business or maybe you're a new Chamber member and would like to highlight your business!

If you would like more details, call us at 410-535-2577 or email

calvertchamber@calvertchamber.org

Post Your Events on Our Community Calendar & View Our New Chamber Extended Calendar!

Did you know that you can post your events for FREE on our Community Calendar? Just use the Member Login on our homepage and enter your username and password. There is no limit to how many events you can post. If you need assistance with your username and password contact Cathy Wehrle at membership@calvertchamber.org.

Curious to see events that we have planned for future months?

Visit Here to mark your calendar and be in the know!