Chamber Connections
February 5, 2021
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Last Chance to Register!
Join us for a chance to win FREE tickets to the Baltimore Aquarium! *
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Ambassador of the Month
Matt Slovick, Ambassador Chair
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Matt Slovick entered the world of the self-employed in 2009 when he became a benefits adviser with Aflac. Realizing he needed to meet business owners, Matt joined the West County Chamber the same year and also became an Ambassador. He has served as the committee chair since 2012 and was named the Chamber's Volunteer of the Year in 2019. Matt says being an Ambassador has helped him grow his book of business by meeting company decision-makers or by getting referrals from Chamber members. He has also picked up a few friends along the way. Aflac offers voluntary benefits to businesses that can enhance their benefit package at no cost while giving employees a substantially reduced rate. All Aflac products pay the policyholder, who can use the money for co-pays, deductibles, surprise medical bills, unbudgeted out-of-pocket expenses or to just pay the rent or keep the lights on. Matt recently helped a family with claims that totaled more than $73,000. Individuals and federal employees can enroll in Aflac plans as well.
Matt is a Penn State graduate, a Philadelphia sports fan and has two adult daughters.
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Small Business Webinar
SEO & Social Media
February 17 • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Get Found. Get Noticed. Get Results
Social Media
- Platforms
- Social Media Management Tools/Schedulers
- Design Elements/Hierarchy
- Events (Pre, Day-Of, Post)
- Cross-Platform content
- Post Consistency/Timing (Relevant or filler (be honest))
SEO
- What is SEO?
- How SEO Works
- Why you need it
- Paid Advertising (And why you need it, too)
Learn from social media expert, Andrew Persaud, Co-Founder of AE2 Creative. AE2 specializes in helping you grow, and tie together elements that may otherwise seem hard to manage – while you focus on building your business. They offer services in Marketing/Advertising, Graphic Design, Website/SEO Services, Social Media, Photography/Videography, and Business Development.
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Inclusive Ventures Program |
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Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP) aims to assist small, minority, women and veteran entrepreneurs in Anne Arundel County with education, mentorship and access to capital. The goal is to help these businesses maximize opportunity, create jobs and grow our local and state economy.
Business owners must apply to the program. Preferred candidates are entrepreneurs who have a track record; the company should be in business for at least two years and have revenue and employees.
Upon acceptance, entrepreneurs will participate in the program’s signature component, the Virtual Entrepreneurship Cohort and Seed Fund. This online experience is a three-hour class once a week for six weeks. During the seventh meeting, each participant will receive a certificate of completion and a $5,000 grant to be used for working capital. Participating businesses also receive exclusive, complimentary consultations with legal, human resources and accounting experts and may apply for additional funds through AAEDC’s VOLT loan fund and Workforce Training Reimbursement program.
Additional details are available below. Interested businesses must apply and accept invitations to participate. Apply today!
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Lisa Ennis is the Owner of Eccentrics The Salon in Odenton and has been running the business for 27 years.
Ennis knows how hard it can be, but despite the challenges, she said it’s important to see a diverse group of people running businesses.
“It just lets people know that you have more than one group that runs a business,” Ennis said.
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Join the Chamber Energy
Purchasing Cooperative
SAVE Money for Your Business and Employees!
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Everyone is experiencing the COVID Crunch. Money is Tight…Save Money with The CQI Energy Co-op. Join Now!
With elections over, COVID-19 vaccines being distributed, weather forecasts holding true, and an encouraging economic outlook, favorable third-party energy rates are just around the corner. There is no better time for members to enroll in the Chamber Energy Purchasing Cooperative Program.
The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Nationally Recognized Energy Management experts, CQI Associates, to administer and manage the Chamber Energy Purchasing Cooperative. Competitive rates are obtained by leveraging aggregated usage from members of 23 Chambers of Commerce. The increased purchasing power allows members to receive lower rates than they could typically attain on their own.
Since 2004, the Cooperative Electricity and Natural Gas rates have been lower than both market rates and the weighted annual utility standard offer service rates.
TAKE ACTION REGISTER NOW in the current campaign which runs from February 1, 2021 to February 26, 2021.
TO ENROLL IN THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE:
- Complete and sign the attached Letter of Authorization.
- Provide one complete copy of your most recent utility bill(s) for all electricity and or natural gas accounts you are enrolling.
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Scan and email copies of the above documents to Joe Tabeling at joe@cqiassociates.com or fax to 410-630-5911
- APPLICATION DEADLINE February 26, 2021
To learn more about the purchasing cooperative and current market conditions, you can attend one of the following Information ZOOM Webinars:
To participate, select a date above and continue to the registration page.
NO ACTION will result in continuing to pay higher utility bills.
If you have any questions or require additional details, please contact Joe Tabeling with CQI Associates at joe@cqiassociates.com or 443-472-3870.
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Celebrate Black History Month |
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Anne Arundel County
In honor of Black History Month, Anne Arundel County will be sharing Black history facts throughout the month to highlight important yet often untold history of the county.
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Prince George's County
Celebrate and honor African American heritage during Black History Month in February. From performances to history lessons to tours, there are plenty of exciting events and activities planned throughout Prince George's County.
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Applications being accepted until February 24! |
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Central Maryland Chamber's
"Open for Business" Campaign
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It is now more important than ever to show support for our small and local businesses in the Central Maryland region. The CMC's "Open for Business" campaign encourages local restaurants and businesses to fill out a short survey giving more information to the public. The survey will address whether a restaurant or business will continue to stay open, offer takeout or delivery, and if gift cards may be available for purchase. |
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Restaurants
Fill out short survey HERE
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Businesses
Fill out short survey HERE
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Member Benefit!
Member-Only LinkedIn Group Page
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CMC Business Presentations!
Watch all webinars for FREE here!
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Member and Regional Business News |
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*Now Includes County
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance!
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Read and Share the New Business Guide! |
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Have an Article or News to Share?
Chamber members are encouraged to share their news in the weekly newsletter.
Newsworthy articles are included for free!
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Looking to Fill an Open Position?
Utilize the Chamber’s job bank to help you find the perfect hire!
Members may post job openings to the job bank for free.
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Thank you to our Chamber Champions! |
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Gold Champions
Silver Champion
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Bronze Champion
Chamber Champion
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THANK YOU!
2021 Corporate Trustees
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