2022 Candidates Forum

Presented By The Chamber's Business Advisory Committee & Hosted By The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department

When: Thursday, September 29, 2022

Where: Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department

450 Solomons Island Road S. Prince Frederick

Time: 6:30 pm

Join us for the 2022 Candidates Forum! Those seeking office as a County Commissioner and County Sheriff will be participating in this event. 

This forum is FREE, OPEN to the public and registration is not required.

4th Annual Sip & Swing Presented By Constellation

When: Thursday, October 6, 2022

Where: Chesapeake Hills Golf Course 11325 H. G. Trueman Road Lusby

Time: 2:00-5:00 pm

Cost: $45 includes lite fare

Event Sponsorships Are Still Available

New to golf, would like to improve your game, or just don't have time to play 18 holes? Join us for putting & driving lessons from the pros. For the "Sipping" portion, learn about wine and wine pairings from Andrea's WineShop at Home. Also, new to the event this year- Trivia Networking!!

Did you know that you can post your events for FREE on the Community Calendar portion of the Chamber's website? 

To submit your event, access the Member Login portal here and enter your username and password. If you can't remember your username and password, contact Cathy Wehrle at membership@calvertchamber.org

If you don't have an upcoming event, check it out here to see what fellow Chamber members have posted. 

Maryland’s Small Business Credit Initiative Programs Now Open

In August, Governor Larry Hogan announced Maryland programs funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) are open. Up to $198 million in federal small business relief is being administered by three state agencies: the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Maryland Department of Commerce, and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). These agencies will use funds to expand and enhance nine existing state business lending and investment programs.

The nine programs funded by SSBCI will support businesses with limited opportunities for growth whether due to the pandemic or historic disinvestment. Maryland’s statewide SSBCI initiatives will target communities and areas with a high concentration of small, micro, and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) businesses to support ongoing state investments in underserved communities.

Learn here about​ the different SSBCI programs​ and find the right one for you!

Saving For Emergencies And Retirement Just Got A Lot Easier

Nearly a million Marylanders are working full-time but their employers don’t offer a savings plan, so many don’t have money set aside for emergencies and retirement. MarylandSaves, created by the State of Maryland, is designed to help. They provide a safe, trustworthy automatic WorkLife Savings Account for anyone whose employer signs them up or who sign up themselves.

MarylandSaves is easy for employers and employees. Registration is quick and FREE: there is no charge to employers – in fact, the State will waive a $300 annual registration fee for employers that sign up. The program will be available soon!!

For more information visit here.

Check Out the Podcast

"Between Two Chambers Hosted by Andrew Griffin"

The week of August 15th was the annual MACo convention in Ocean City where thousands of local, state and federal government officials and legislators gathered for a week of meetings and educational sessions.

Listen to great conversations with Maryland Delegates and Senators about the big changes headed to Maryland in 2023.

Catch the podcast here.

2023 Benefit Trends to Help Attract and Retain Talent

The annual Open Enrollment period is right around the corner, giving employers the perfect opportunity to take a comprehensive look at the health benefits they offer - from healthcare and life insurance to dental and vision coverage and more. In this FREE webinar, they’ll explore the 2023 trends and options employers can take advantage of to provide competitive benefits that retain and attract talent, and hear from fellow business leaders as they navigate open enrollment.

Tuesday, September 20

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Register here.

If you cannot attend, register and receive a recording of the webinar emailed to you post-event.

Career Opportunities at the College of Southern Maryland

Continuing and Community Education Departments of the College of Southern Maryland have a wide variety of positions for instructors, trainers, coordinators, program managers, and adjunct faculty on four campuses, Virtual, and in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties. Get paid for being awesome! 

Open positions are listed here: 

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csmd  

To learn more, find Lisa Colavito, Outreach & Retention Specialist on-site Sep 21, 10 am – 1 pm at the Waldorf Senior and Recreation Center. Register for a virtual appointment on

Sep 21, 1 pm - 4 pm here:

https://app.talentspace.io/Landing/43133231333231130003 or email Lisa at learn@ce.csmd.edu