Chamber Events
If you would like to help us organize a meeting in your area please contact Juan Munoz at 410-505-5551 and we will help you to build a nice database and advertise the event to our members. Take the lead and we will support your efforts.
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To register please go to http://www.ushcclegislative.com/ and use Chamber Rewards Program Code: MDHCC2 to let them know where you came from.
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Please RSVP to customerservice@mdhcc.org or call us at 240-686-0450
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SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS LENDING FAIR – February 18th
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE – REGISTER TODAY! Feb18-LendingFair2
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11th Annual Minority Business Summit -
Feb. 18 & 19 at the Baltimore Hilton Hotel (Billie Holiday Ballroom)
Thursday, February 18, 2010 (6pm to 9pm)
Diversity Trailblazer Awards and Power Reception – $75
Keynote Address:
Dr. Randal Pinkett – Scholar, Author, Entrepreneur
Chairman and CEO, BCT Partners
Author of No-Money Down CEO and Campus CEO
http://www.minoritybusinesssummit.com/
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Moving Forward! Business Expo: Access to Capital and Business Opportunities
April 10, 2010
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C.
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Welcome to our series of events for 2010. If you would like to download this flier please montgomeryEvent2010
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HOWARD COUNTY BRAC TASK FORCE
BRAC BIT: #60
SUBJECT(S): Event, BBI Improvement, CYBER BITS
POINT OF CONTACT: Kent Menser (410-313-6521) kmenser@howardcountymd.gov
1. Upcoming Event:
a. BRAC Business Initiative-In Progress Review (IPR) # 4
i. Date: 13 January 2010, 8 AM to 10 AM
ii. Location: Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Pl # 2
Columbia, MD 21045-3728 (410) 730-4610
iii. Agenda:
Major Defense Contractor Presentation
In Progress Review
Networking Between BBI Partners before and after the presentations
2. Discussion:
a. BRAC Business Initiative (BBI) Improvements:
i. A member of our Executive Team and one of our Test Companies have
recommended that we improve the opportunities for Test Companies to communicate
with each other during this year long BBI process. We could not agree more!
Starting in January (hold 25th at 8 AM), we will have a monthly meeting for Test
Companies that have topics they want to bring forward. This will open up more
“give and take,” all of which will be documented as part of the BBI process. More to
follow on this subject.
ii. To all of our Partner and Test Companies, just to remind you that that the BBI Team
is always available to meet with you to discuss specific issues or great ideas that you
may have. Just get on the schedule and come right in. A number of your
contemporaries have been doing this for several months.
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HCCMC Holiday Networking and Silent Auction Tuesday Dec 15
Join the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County for this event to benefit the Hispanic Business Foundation of Maryland’s Partnership for Youth Initiative, an after-school mentored internship program for disadvantaged youth.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:30-8:00 PM Guapo’s Mexican Restaurant 8130 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel. 301-656-0888
Please call to RSVP early to help us make an accurate head count or send an email to “info@hccmc.org” . And don’t forget your business cards!
To register online click here www.hccmc.org
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Are you interested in doing business with the Department of Energy?
Does your firm focus in any of the following?
Research & Development
Technology
Small Business and Innovation and Research
Small Business Technology Transfer
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will be holding the “How to do Business with the US Department of Energy” Business Opportunity Session (BOS) <http://diversity.doe.gov/business/index.htm> on December 17, 2009. This BOS will serve the interest of small businesses that are interested in the recovery, green and energy efficiency initiatives. Attendees will have an opportunity to network with external experts and DOE officials.
Representatives from DOE will include:
Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)
Loan Guarantee Program
Green Energy Initiatives
SBIR and STTR Programs
Opportunities related to the Recovery Act.
SBIR Lead for the Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center and Maryland’s Technology Development Corporation will also be in attendance.
Business Opportunity Session
Thursday, December 17, 2009
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Interested? Register online <https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEMyS0VXQXlLb1RfVk5qYlNkYnRPcnc6MA> today! The BOS is free, but seats are reservation-only, and limited in number. If you have any questions, please contact us at BOS@hq.doe.gov <mailto:bos.info@hq.doe.gov?subject=Business%20Opportunity%20Session%20Inquiry%20-%20December%202009>
We welcome your inquires and look forward to seeing you at the BOS.
US Department of Energy
Main Auditorium
1000 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20585
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» MD State Forum for Small Contractors
» MD Hispanic Business Conference
» Embracing Opportunities in the New Economy
NEW: American Dream Award and Latina Powerhouse Nomination Form Available
Welcome to the 8th Annual Maryland Hispanic Business Conference.
With the current state of the economy, it is vital that all businesses reach out and establish new relationships. On September 29, 2009 the 8th annual Maryland Hispanic Business Conference (MDHBC) will take place at the BWI Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. With this year’s conference theme being “Embracing Opportunities in the New Economy” and with the Government set to infuse the economy with the Economic Stimulus Package, this is the perfect platform for businesses to establish these relationships and explore the numerous opportunities for businesses to excel and prosper.
» Get Known! Get Business! Partnerships ‘09
What: Business Mixer
When: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Meet:: Office Suites Plus, 1997 Annapolis Exchange #300, Jennifer Rd across from AA Medical Center, Annapolis, MD
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Meet: Stoney River Legendary Steaks, Westfield Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD
RSVP: E-mail customerservice@mdhcc.org | Phone: 240-686-0450 Juan Muñoz
» Embracing Opportunities in the New Economy
When: Tuestay, September 29 2009
Maryland Events
» Learning How to do Business with Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Are you a Hispanic small business owner?
Do you want to certify your small business?
Discussion Topics:
Colossal Contractors, Inc. –MBE-Successes & Challenges
MBE/MDOT Certification Process
Bidding Process with Anne Arundel County Public Schools
When: October 29th, 2009
Time: 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M.
Venue: 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD
No Fee
Please, call Lilliette Rivera at
410-222-5131 to register
» GBC 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards Ceremony
The Greater Baltimore Committee will honor exceptional minority and women-owned businesses and outstanding advocates for minority business development at the 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards this Fall in Baltimore.
When: September 23, 2009
Registration 6:00 p.m.
Program 7:00 p.m.
Reception Location: University of Maryland Southern Management Corporation Campus Center, 621 W. Lombard St., Baltimore, MD
Program Location: University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 W. Lombard St.
Nominate an individual or company for 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards
» MBE/DBE Application Assistance Workshop
Small and minority business owners interested in increasing their exposure to work on State, local and federal government contracts are invited to attend a free workshop focused on Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification program.
When: June 2, 2009
Registration is from 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Program runs from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Headquarters
7201 Corporate Center Dr.
Hanover, MD 21076
Cost: Free
