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MARCH
MARCH 2
STATE OF THE CITY
Hager Hall Conference & Events Center, Hagerstown, 7–9 a.m.
City of Hagerstown officials discuss economic issues of importance to local business, hosted by the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 101, or visit www.hagerstown.org.
MARCH 2 & APRIL 6
SMARTSTART
C. Burr Artz Library, Frederick, 6–8:30 p.m
This introduction to starting your own business is sponsored by the Small Business Development Center-Western Region, Inc. Free. Call 301-600-1967 to register.
MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27
FREDERICK BNI MEETINGS
Perkins and Double TT Diner, 7:30–9 a.m., Perkins, 11:30 a.m.¬–1 p.m.
Members offer targeted presentations and participate in Q&A session. Call 301-631-1470.
HAGERSTOWN BNI MEETINGS
Sleep Inn, 7:30–9 a.m.
Members offer targeted presentations and participate in Q&A session. Call 301-631-1470.
MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28
FREDERICK BNI MEETINGS
Perkins, 8–9:30 a.m., Homewood at Crumland, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Members offer targeted presentations and participate in Q&A session. Call 301-631-1470.
HAGERSTOWN BNI MEETINGS
Pacific Ocean Buffet, Noon–1:30 p.m.
Members offer targeted presentations and participate in Q&A session. Call 301-631-1470.
MARCH 3 & APRIL 19
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on Access Level I 2007 Hands-On. Fee is $79; $45 for seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
MARCH 5
BRANDING HOW-TO
Frederick Community College, Room TBD, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Branding Your Staff and Yourself is designed for business professionals who wish to brand themselves and/or their employees through clothing. This class is for men and women who want to look and act more professional. Fees, $59. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu
BELA FLECK
Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick, 8 p.m.
Grammy winner and banjo player Bela Fleck performs music inspired by his journey to Africa. Call 301-600-2828 or visit www.weinbergcenter.org.
MARCH 5, 12, 19 & 26
FEET ON THE STREET FRIDAYS
Potomac Walk, downtown Hagerstown, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Relax in the Potomac Walk — the indoor cityscape connecting the A&E District Parking Garage to South Potomac Street and Bulls & Bears Restaurant & Pub — with free live entertainment and drink and appetizer specials from Bulls & Bears.
MARCH 6 & 7
HAGERSTOWN HOME SHOW
ARCC, Hagerstown Community College, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday
Browse more than 200 exhibitors at “It’s All About the Home,” presented by the Home Builders Association of Washington County. Admission costs $2, adult; 12 and younger free. Visit www.hbaofwashingtoncounty.org.
MARCH 8 & APRIL 28
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on Access Level I 2007 Hands-On. Fee is $79; $45 for seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
MARCH 10 & APRIL 7
EGGS & ISSUES
Academy Theatre, Hagerstown, 7:30–9 a.m.
Breakfast meeting with speaker of interest, sponsored by the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 101, or visit www.hagerstown.org.
MARCH 10 & APRIL 14
SCORE MEETING
Ft. Detrick Business Development Office, Frederick, 5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Frederick SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business.” Call 240-215-4757 or email score@scorefrederick.org.
MARCH 11
ANNUAL MEETING AND SUMMIT AWARDS
Ceresville Mansion, 7:30-9:30 a.m
The fifth annual Summit Awards recognize Chamber member businesses that have made great strides in the past year. Categories include At Your Service, Entrepreneurial, Innovation, Made in Frederick County, Workforce Development and Partners in Business (for nonprofits). $15 per person, members only. To register, call 301-662-4164, ext. 201 or visit frederickchamber.org.
MARCH 11
ADDY AWARDS
Weinberg Center for the Arts, 5:30 p.m
The Greater Frederick Advertising Federation kicks off its 20th anniversary of the ADDY Awards with an ‘80s-themed awards ceremony. Visit www.gfafaddyawards.com.
MARCH 12
FRIDAYS AT FOUR
Danielle’s Restaurant, Frederick, 4–6:30 p.m.
Join the Frederick chapter of Fridays at Four, a business networking group for independent business owners and executives. Create lasting business relationships with community stakeholders in a casual environment. Registration required, $25. Visit www.fridaysatfour.com
COFFEE TALK
Dutch’s Daughter, Frederick, 8 a.m
The Women’s Business Network of Frederick presents “Time Management.” Registration fee. Contact Karen Justice at 301-241-4720.
MARCH 13–14
FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
ARCC, Hagerstown Community College, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday
The 16th annual Flower and Garden Show features more than 100 displays and vendors including lawn and garden companies, stone products, flowers and herbs, outdoor furniture and natural gourmet gifts from the garden. Proceeds benefit HCC. Admission costs $4, adults; children 12 and under free. Call 301-790-2800, ext. 346 or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu
MARCH 13 & APRIL 19
WRITE FOR BUSINESS
Frederick Community College, E125/E100, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m
Whatever your business writing task, this course provides the tools to help you write clearly and quickly. Fees, $75 plus book. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
MARCH 15
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on Access Level I 2007 Hands-On. Fee is $79; $45 for seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
MARCH 16 & APRIL 20
FREDERICK BPW MEETING
Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick, 6 p.m.
Regular monthly meeting of the Frederick Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. Call 301-371-7442 for reservations.
MARCH 17
SUPERVISOR’S BOOT CAMP
Frederick Community College, E124A, 8 a.m.–noon
This class will define the basic skills and responsibilities of managers, with topics including delegating, coaching, and mentoring. Fees, $159. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
MARCH 18
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
U.S. Cellular, Hagerstown, 5–7 p.m.
Networking for Hagerstown professionals, sponsored by the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 101, or visit www.hagerstown.org.
MARCH 18 & APRIL 15
BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETING
Danielle’s Restaurant, Frederick
The Northern Business Alliance hosts a monthly business networking meeting. For information, call 301-694-0000.
MARCH 20 MARCH 20–21 MARCH 20–21 MARCH 24 MARCH 26-27 MARCH 28 & APRIL 25 MARCH 31 & APRIL 28
COMEDY PIGS
Maryland Ensemble Theatre, Frederick, various times
Enjoy primetime or late-night inprov/sketch comedy at its finest. Call 301-694-4744 or visit www.marylandensemble.org
MASTERWORKS IV
The Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown, 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
Pianist Thomas Pandolfi makes his performance debut with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra in the fourth installment of the MSO’s celebrated MasterWorks series. Call 301-797-4000 or visit www.marylandsymphony.org.
FREDERICK HOME SHOW
Great Frederick Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday
More than 160 exhibitors showcase their products and services at this annual show, sponsored by the Frederick County Builders Association. Call 301-663-3599 or visit frederickbuilders.org.
MANAGER’S GUIDE TO BEHAVIOR
Frederick Community College, E100, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Demonstrates how to inspire employees to strive for higher performance, maximize your positive impact on others, develop more productive working relationships, establish
rapport and mutual trust, and understand people’s needs. Tuition and fees, $258, includes book. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit
www.frederick.edu.
FREDERICK FILM FESTIVAL
Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County & Weinberg Center, Times TBA
This second annual event features independent films from state and regional directors, plus guests and speakers. Visit www.frederickfilmfest.com.
FREDERICK ARTIST MARKET
Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County, 1–5 p.m.
The indoor arts and crafts market features the work of up to 20 local artists. Free. Call 301-662-4190 or visit www.frederickartscouncil.org.
OPEN HOUSE/CAREER FAIR
Ultimate Staffing, Frederick, 3–6 p.m.
Showcasing VideoSelect, an online interviewing tool that allows hiring managers to review multiple candidates in minutes and go beyond screening resumes. Call 301-631-0690 or e-mail frederick@ultimatestaffing.com.
