EVENTS
March
3/11/2010
Board of Directors Meeting
Full board meeting at Chamber Office at 122 N. Cross St, Chestertown. Meeting is open to all Chamber members.
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: 122 N. Cross St., Chestertown
Contact: Cindy Genther
3/17/2010
St. Patrick's Day Mixer
Celebrate the little bit of Irish in us all at this After-hours Business Networking Mixer at the Investor's Friend, Dogwood Plaza. This Mixer is a joint event with the Sassafras River Business Council members.
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: The Investor's Friend, Dogwood Plaza, Galena
Contact: Cindy Genther
3/17/2010
Washington College Career Fair
The Chamber sponsors and supports the Washington College Career Fair.
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Cain Gymnasium at Washington College
Contact: Jim Allison
3/18/2010
Breakfast with Upper Shore SCORE Counselors
Find out how SCORE can help your business succeed! This Open House is for business owners who want to find out about free counseling services offered by SCORE. ALSO - if you're a retired executive come find out about becoming a SCORE Counselor.
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Location: 122 N. Cross St., Chestertown
Contact: Cindy Genther
April
4/15/2010
Greening Your Business to Improve your Bottom Line
Join our panel of local experts talk about how you can make your business more energy efficient while improving your bottom line.
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Location: Chestertown Town Office meeting room, 118 N. Cross St., Chestertown
Contact: Cindy Genther
May
5/5/2010
Joint Mixer with Queen Anne's County Chamber
Cinco de Mayo Party with Queen Anne's County Chamber members. Join us for this second annual popular event as we mix-it-up with the businesses in Queen Anne's County.
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: TBD
Contact: Cindy Genther
5/20/2010
Socially Network your Business
Come hear about how Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can increase awareness of your business.
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Location: Queen Anne's County Commissioners Hearing Rm., Liberty St. Centreville
Contact: Cindy Genther
June
6/17/2010
Coping with Recession: Survive & Trive in Tough Times
This interactive panel discussion features financial, marketing and customer service experts who provide tips for sustaining and even growing your business in a challenging economy.
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Location: Kent County Public Library, High Street, Chestertown
Contact: Cindy Genther
September
9/16/2010
Find, Compete-for and Win Government Contracts
The workshop features presentations by MD Dept. of Economic Development and local businesses who have won local, state and federal contracts. Presentations will be followed by group discussion.
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Location: Queen Anne's County Commissioners Hearing Rm., Liberty St., Centreville
Contact: Cindy Genther
October
10/21/2010
Start Your Own Business
SCORE Business Breakfast Workshop. Get legal, financial, and accounting advice for starting up your business.
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Location: Kent County Public Library, High Street, Chestertown
Contact: Cindy Genther
November
11/18/2010
Franchising: Is it for You?
FranNet, a franshising consultant, discussed the hows and whys of owning a franchise business. Sponsored by Chevy Chase Bank.
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Location: QA County Commissioners Hearing Rm., Liberty St. Centreville
Contact: Cindy Genther