Important Upcoming Events and Opportunities!

The Chamber office will be closed Monday, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day.

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REFERRAL PROGRAM

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

October Virtual Chamber Chat Presented by the Business Advisory Committee

When: Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Time: 11:00 am

Cost: Free

EVERYTHING is on the table during our Chamber Chat between Chamber Board Chair Mark Frisco, and Calvert County Administrator Mark Willis. All are welcome to attend this event. If you do business in Calvert County make it your business to be informed!!

You will receive your Zoom meeting instructions upon registration.

W2W October Meeting

When: Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Where: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prince Frederick

Time: Noon

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

Bring your lunch or order a lunch from Bulrushes Cafe. View lunch options when you register.

Do You Know Where to Find Resources for Your Business?

Join us as we discuss grant programs that are available for your business and where you can find them. Learn the facts first hand from our presenters; Belinda Denton (Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland) and Wynne Briscoe (Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region).

Deadline to register/order lunch is Monday, October 10th at 9:00 am.

The Chamber is excited to announce that we have created a new way to pay tribute to members at our

"Beacon of Light" Gala

Annual Dinner & Meeting!

The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Beacon of Light highlights how businesses of every size serve as a force for good in their community. They demonstrate a commitment to improving the quality of life for residents of the Southern Maryland Region through their philanthropic efforts.

Nominate an outstanding Chamber member or Chamber member business or yourself or your business for a Beacon of Light Recognition!

Nominations are limited to one category and can be submitted via e-mail to calvertchamber@calvertchamber.org or online no later than October 11, 2022 at noon.

Winners will be recognized at the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce

"Beacon of Light" Gala

Annual Dinner & Meeting.

VIEW CRITERIA /NOMINATE

"Beacon of Light" Gala

Annual Dinner & Meeting

Presented By Cove Point LNG

When: Friday, November 4, 2022

Where: Running Hare Vineyard 150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick

Time: 5:00 to 6:00- Cocktail Hour 6:00 to 10:00 pm- Dinner, Program & Dancing

Cost: $90 per person/$170.00 per couple-includes 2 drink tickets per person

Join us for this celebratory event with LIVE music by NightLife and

hors d'oeuvres and dinner by Maryland Country Caterers.

Sponsorships are still available for this event!

Gold Level $1,450 8 reservations and event recognition

Silver Level $775 4 reservations and event recognition

Bronze Level $550 2 reservations and event recognition

Deadline to register to attend/ sponsor the event is noon on October 24th.

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Gold Sponsors: Constellation, Idea Solutions, M & T Bank, PNC Bank, Tax Depot

Silver Sponsors: CalvertHealth, Calvert Commercial Real Estate, College of Southern Maryland, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation "The Mark Frisco Team of Century 21 New Millennium

Event Sponsor: Running Hare Vineyard

Each year new Board Members are elected by the general membership at the Annual Meeting.

The nominating committee recommends for approval the following:

1 Year Term: (New)

Jill Alexander (CalvertHealth)

James Lusby (Community Bank of the Chesapeake)

Cosmo Valente (Constellation)

Katherine Leger (SMECO)

3 Year Term:

Chelsea Clute (College of Southern Maryland)

Keith Gross (Dillon’s Power Washing, LLC)

Susan Lopez (Cove Point LNG)

INFORMATION FOR OUR MEMBERS

Attention All Non Profits

Calvert County will open another round of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding for nonprofits on Friday, Oct. 7. Details can be found on the Calvert County Department of Community Services website.

For more resources and opportunities available to the nonprofit organizations of Southern Maryland, visit the Non Profit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland website here.

YOU BUILT YOUR BUSINESS. WE’LL HELP YOU GROW IT.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for small business owners across the United States who have a business poised for growth. Interested in taking your business to the next level? Applications are currently being accepted! The deadline for the January-April 2023 session is October 11th.

For more information, visit here.

TEDx GreatMills 2022

TRANSFORMATIONS!

October 22, 2022

3:00-6:00pm

Join us for a live, inspiring afternoon at the Three Notch Theater in Lexington Park, MD as our speakers explore transformations - in your families, via music, in your brains, and via indigenous knowledge to save our shared environment.

Tickets can be purchased for $25 each at Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxgreatmills-2022-registration-396820670307?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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 is active now.

For more information visit here.

Interested in Joining A Chamber Committee?

New members are always welcome!

Business Advisory—2nd Thursday of the month –2:00 pm

Members keep abreast of county, state and federal legislation that impacts the business community.

Non-Profit Alliance—3rd Tuesday of the month—1:00 pm

Members of this committee work together to provide a clear way to move their missions forward.

Membership Engagement—4th Tuesday of the Month—11:00 am

Members of this committee serve as the primary liaison to new Chamber members as well as playing an essential role in member recruitment, communication and retention.

Special Events—3rd Tuesday of the month—3:30 pm

Members assist with the creation, planning and execution of Chamber special events.

For any questions or additional information, please contact Kathy at 410-535-2577 or

kathy@calvertchamber.org

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