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Lighting workshop
Jan. 22 — A FirstEnergy representative will discuss the lighting rebate program. The event will include presentations, vendor exhibits, a lighting rebate application assistance booth and giveaways. 8 a.m. to noon. Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. RSVP to Kimberly Gibb at 302-723-9264 or send an email to kimberly.d.gibb@saic.com.
Veterans seminar
Jan. 23 — The topic is “Effective Résumés.” To attend, call John Hamilton, veterans representative, at 301-393-8221 or send an email to jrhamilton@dllr.state.md.us.
Financial literacy workshops
Jan. 23 — Financial literacy workshops. 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial Recreation, 109 W. North Ave., Hagerstown. Workshops scheduled are buying your first car, Jan. 23; buying your first home, Feb. 13; and planning your retirement, Feb. 27. For ages 12 and older. Free. Call 301-790-0203 or send an email to memrec@myactv.net.
Webinar for lenders
Jan. 23 — The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a Webinar on providing financing and technical assistance to small businesses in Native American communities. 1 p.m. For sign-in assistance, call 888-796-6118. Open to lenders only.
SCORE small-business roundtable
Jan. 24 — SCORE will present “How to Organize and Operate a Home-Based Business” featuring a panel of home-based business owner/operators, followed by a question-and-answer session. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Always Ron’s restaurant, 29 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. Free. Lunch available for purchase. Call 301-766-2043 to register.
Interviewing techniques
Jan. 25 — Learn employers’ tips about successful interviewing to get the job. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Legislative luncheon
Jan. 25 — Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s legislative luncheon. Meet new legislators and welcome back returning legislators before the first session of the 81st Legislature convenes in March. Noon to 2 p.m. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 233 Lowe Drive, Shepherdstown, W.Va. $17 for nonmembers; $15 for members. Call 304-725-2055, send an email to info@jeffersoncountywvchamber.org or go to www.jeffersoncountywvchamber.org.
Rise & Shine Breakfast
Jan. 25 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County’s Rise & Shine Breakfast. Stephen Christian, executive director of the Berkeley County Development Authority, will speak. 7:15 a.m. The Purple Iris at Hartwood Mansion, 1956 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. $23 for nonmembers; $15 for members. Call 304-267-4841, send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org or go to www.berkeleycounty.org.
ABC CVC winter gala
Jan. 25 — Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., Cumberland Valley Chapter, will host its winter gala and installation of officers. 6 p.m. Fountain Head Country Club, 13316 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown. $65 per person or $120 per couple. Deadline for registration is Friday, Jan. 18. Call 301-739-1190 or send an email to darlene@abccvc.com.
Legislative outlook
Feb. 1 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County’s legislative outlook. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. $15. Reservation deadline is Jan. 30. Call 304-267-4841 or send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org.
The Learning Lunch Hour
Feb. 5 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Learning Lunch Hour. Sila Alegret-Bartel, founder of International Corporate Training & Marketing, will discuss connecting with the Hispanic market. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bulls & Bears restaurant, 38 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. $10 for nonmembers; free for members. Registration required. Call 301-739-2015 or go to www.hagerstown.org.
State of the County
Feb. 5 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County with the Washington County Board of Commissioners. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Fountain Head Country Club, 13316 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown. $20. To register, call 301-739-2015 or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Business expo
Feb. 9 — Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce’s business expo. 7:30 a.m. to noon. Waynesboro Area Senior High School cafeteria, 550 E. Second St., Waynesboro, Pa. Booths are available for a fee. Deadline to register is Feb. 1. Call 717-762-7123 or send an email to memberservices@waynesboro.org.
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