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Summer mixer in Laytonsville
Craig Ruppert (left), CEO of Ruppert Landscape, chats with Joe Wolfe of Alliant Insurance Services at a mixer Wednesday at Ruppert’s company in Laytonsville. The mixer was presented by the Maryland-D.C. chapter of the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association and the Associated Builders and Contractors metro Washington chapter. More photos online at $START_URL$clicked.gazette.net;http://clicked.gazette.net/mycapture/folder.asp?event=1285688&CategoryID=58740&ListSubAlbums=0$STOP_URL$.
TOday, July 15
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, 8:30 a.m., Black Rock Golf Course, 20025 Mount Aetna Road, Hagerstown. $75. Registration: 301-739-2015, chamber@hagerstown.org or hagerstown.org.
MONDAY, JULY 18
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce golf tournament fundraiser, 10 a.m-6:30 p.m., Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road, Rockville. $400. Registration: montgomerycountychamber.com.
Tuesday, July 19
Third Tuesdays mixer, 4-8 p.m., Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge, 2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville. Free. Registration: thirdtuesdays.eventbrite.com, or Angie Segal, 301-879-7873 or angiesegal@actioncoach.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
Chesapeake Regional Tech Council and Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce breakfast with Pat Troy, author of “Flex: The Virtual Office Advantage,” 7:30-9:30 a.m., Carrol's Creek Café, 410 Severn Ave., Annapolis. $25; prepaid members $20. Registration: chesapeaketech.org or 410-222-7410, ex. 124.
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Frederick Keys game mixer, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. $10; members free. Registration: frederickchamber.org or 301-662-4164, ext. 1.
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30-7 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings, 33-C Maryland Ave., Rockville. $40; members free. Registration: mcccmd.com.
Maryland Small Business Development Center seminar, “How and Where to Get Financing,” 5:30-8 p.m., Wheaton Business Innovation Center, Westfield Building South, 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700. $40. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce workshop, “Facebook for Your Business,” 6-8 p.m., chamber office, 1525 Pointer Ridge Place, Suite 302, Bowie. $25; prepaid members $15. Registration: bowiechamber.org.
Activate workshop for entrepreneurial midcareer women, "Get Sparked!" 6:30-8:30 p.m., Howard County Incubator, Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia. Registration: 301-916-5126 or www.pathforwardcenter.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce mixer, 7:30-9 a.m., Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. $40; members and first-timers free. Registration: ggcchamber.org.
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5-7 p.m., Ellsworth Electric, 89 W. Lee St., Hagerstown. $5. Registration: hagerstown.org; 301-739-2015; or chamber@hagertstown.org.
Maryland Small Business Development Center seminar, “Presenting to Win Contracts!” 5:30-7:30 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., fourth floor, College Park. $25. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Friday, July 22
Networking Your Biz lunch, “Team Problem Solving: Resolution or Management ... and the Wisdom to Know the Difference!” with Ann Hosmer, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandy Spring Bank, 611 Rockville Pike, Suite 200, Rockville. $5. Registration: networkingyourbizmonthlyevents.eventbrite.com.
MONDAY, JULY 25
Maryland Economic Development Association “Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course,” through July 29, Sheraton Baltimore Center, 100 W. Fayette St. $600; members $450. Registration: medamd.com or 410-575-6027.
TUESDAY, JULY 26
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 7:45-9:30 a.m., Doubletree Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. $30; members $20. Registration: bccchamber.org.
Networking Your Biz mixer, “From Surviving to Thriving: Unleash Your Passion On Stage” with Julie Linkins, 5-8 p.m., Patuxent Greens Golf Club, 14415 Greenview Drive, Laurel. Free. Registration: networkingyourbizmonthlyevents.eventbrite.com.
Maryland Small Business Development Center workshop, “How to Make Your Website Work for You!” 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wheaton Business Innovation Center, Westfield Building South, 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700. $30. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce lunch, “Optimizing Your Local Online Presence,” noon-1:30 p.m., Crossway Community Center, 3015 Upton Drive, Kensington. $10. Registration: 301-949-0080 or wkchamber@wkchamber.org.
Maryland Small Business Development Center seminar, “Government Certification 8(a)/SDB/MBE,” 2-5 p.m., Eastern Montgomery Regional Service Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. $75. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce mixer, 7-9 p.m., Organic Market and Holistic Center of Poolesville, 17710 Elgin Road. Free. Registration: info@poolesvillechamber.org or 240-752-9174.
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Chesapeake Regional Tech Council seminar, “Compliance Challenges for Small Businesses Doing Business with the Federal Government,” 7:30-9:30 a.m., Sheraton Annapolis Hotel, 173 Jennifer Road. $45; prepaid members $25. Registration: chesapeaketech.org or 410-222-7410, ex. 124.
EWomenNetwork lunch, “Once is Not Enough: The ‘5-Touch’ Principle for Effective Follow-up” with Emmy Vickers, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road, Rockville. $47; members $37. Registration: Carol Plummer, 301-529-9948 or ewomennetwork.com/chapter/montgomery.
Networking Your Biz mixer, 5-8 p.m., Normandie Farm, 10710 Falls Road, Potomac. Registration: networkingyourbizmonthlyevents.eventbrite.com.
TUESDAY, AUG. 2
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce lunch talk on 529 college savings plans with David Collins of Charter Benefits Group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bulls and Bears Restaurant, 38 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. $12. Registration: hagerstown.org; 301-739-2015; or chamber@hagertstown.org.
Maryland Small Business Development Center seminar, “Threading the Minefield: Avoiding Classic Legal Mistakes!” 6-8 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., fourth floor, College Park. $25. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
Maryland Small Business Development Center workshop, “Developing a Strategic Marketing and Sales Plan,” 5:30-8 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., 4th floor, College Park. $40. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Maryland Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway. $45; members $35. Registration: mdchamber.org, or Kristen Solis, 410-269-0642, 301-261-2858 or ksolis@mdchamber.org.
THURSDAY, AUG. 4
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce mixer, chamber office, 8420-B Gas House Pike. $10; members free. Registration: frederickchamber.org or 301-662-4164, ext 1.
TUESDAY, AUG. 9
Maryland Small Business Development Center workshop, “Smart Start- Entrepreneur 101,” 5:30-9 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., 4th floor, College Park. $55. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10
Maryland Small Business Development Center workshop, “Creating a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., 4th floor, College Park. $25. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
THURSDAY, AUG. 11
Tech Council of Maryland crab feast and barbecue, 5-8 p.m., Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, 16407 Riffleford Road, Gaithersburg. $99; members $59. Registration: techcouncilmd.com.
Friday, Aug. 12
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce public safety awards breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Montgomery County Agricultural Center Chestnut Building, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. $65; members and first-timers $40. Registration: ggchamber.org.
TUesday, Aug. 16
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce women’s business lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., chamber office, 8420-B Gas House Pike, Frederick. $20; members $12. Registration: frederickchamber.org or 301-662-4164, ext. 1.
Third Tuesdays mixer, 4-8 p.m., Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge, 2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville. Free. Registration: thirdtuesdays.eventbrite.com, or Angie Segal, 301-879-7873 or angiesegal@actioncoach.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17
Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, 692 Maritime Blvd., Linthicum. $45; prepaid members $25. Registration: bwcc.org, 301-725-4000 or 410-792-9714.
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
Maryland Small Business Development Center seminar, “Writing a Winning Business Plan,” 5:30-8 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., 4th floor, College Park. $50. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24
Maryland Small Business Development Center seminar, “How and Where to Get Financing,” 5:30-8 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., 4th floor, College Park. $40. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce workshop, “Develop Your Personal ‘Brand’ with a Professional Bio,” 6-8 p.m., chamber office, 1525 Pointer Ridge Place, Suite 302, Bowie. $25; prepaid members $15. Registration: bowiechamber.org.
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce mixer, 6-8 p.m., Elk Run Vineyards, 15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. $10. Registration: frederickchamber.org or 301-662-4161, ext. 1.
Thursday, Aug. 25
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Melting Pot of Gaithersburg, 9021 Gaither Road. $40; members and first-timers free. Registration: ggchamber.org.
TUESDAY, AUG. 30
Maryland Small Business Development Center workshop, “Government Certification 8(a)/SDB/MBE,” 2-5 p.m., Eastern Montgomery Regional Service Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. $75. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Maryland Hispanic Business Conference, “A Decade of Hispanic Business Growth,” 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Montgomery County Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda. Registration: mdhbc.com.
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
Friday, Sept. 9
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., PB Dye Golf Club, 9526 Doctor Perry Roard, Ijamsville. $350; members $250. Registration: ggchamber.org.
Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce Women in Business annual breakfast, 9:15-11:30 a.m., Homewood Suites by Hilton, 8320 Benson Drive, Columbia. $45; prepaid members $25. Registration: baltwashchamber.org.
TUESDAY SEPT. 13
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shab Row Bistro and Wine Bar, 221B East St., Frederick. $30; members $20. Registration: frederickchamber.org or 301-662-4164, ext 1.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14
Maryland Small Business Development Center workshop, “Smart Start- Entrepreneur 101,” 5:30-9 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., 4th floor, College Park. $55. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15
Maryland Small Business Development Center seminar, “Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright, Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Licensing Agreements,” 6-8 p.m., Germantown Innovation Center, 20271 Goldenrod Lane. $30. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce women’s expo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Comfort Inn, 5400 Crain Highway, Bowie. $25; $40 at the door. Registration: bowiechamber.org.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20
Maryland Small Business Development Center seminar, “Writing a Winning Business Plan,” 5:30-8 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., fourth floor, College Park. $50. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
wednesday, sept. 21
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce seminar, “Gov-Con Pre-Procurement Fair Session,” 7:45-10:30 a.m., Overhills Mansion, 916 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville. $45; prepaid members $25. Registration: baltwashchamber.org.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce picnic and nonprofit showcase, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, 16407 Riffleford Road, Gaithersburg. $45; members free. Registration: ggchamber.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28
Maryland Small Business Development Center workshop, “How and Where to Get Financing,” 5:30-8 p.m., Capital Region Training Center, 7100 Baltimore Ave., 4th floor, College Park. $40. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Business Network International Up County Entrepreneurs chapter breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Ambrosia Grille, 802 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Information: Lori Shore, 301-728-2414.
Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce seminar, "What Every Successful Owner Should Have in Place for the Future Sale of Their Business" with Michael Balakirsky of Sophos Financial, 9-10:30 a.m., chamber office, 312 Marshall Ave. Suite 104, Laurel. $30; prepaid members $10. Registration: baltwashchamber.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29
Maryland Small Business Development Center workshop, “Government Certification 8(a)/SDB/MBE,” 2-5 p.m., Eastern Montgomery Regional Service Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. $75. Registration: capitalsbdc.umd.edu; 301-403-0501, ext. 11; or training@mdsbdc.umd.edu.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation National Center for the Veteran Institute for Procurement, through Oct. 20, Bolger Center Hotel and Conference Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac. Registration: Barbara Ashe, bashe@mcccmd.com or 301-738-0015, ext. 215, or montgomerycountychamber.com.
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