Networking event
Sept. 17 — The Alliance of Small Businesses will host a networking meeting. Jackie Lamothe, owner of Circa Travel, will speak. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mistero Bar & Italian Grille, 18 Market Space, Frederick, Md. Free. Call 240-575-4898 or send an email to francesca@allianceofsmallbusinesses.com.
Internet job searches
Sept. 19 — Learn how to use the Internet for job searches and improve success with online applications. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Savvy Managers Book Club
Sept. 19 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Savvy Managers Book Club featuring “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. 8 to 9 a.m. Kaplan University Library conference room, Administration Building, 18618 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown. Free and open to the public. Registration required. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Chamber mixer
Sept. 19 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County’s mixer. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Chick-fil-A, 1005 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Call 304-267-4841, send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org or go to www.berkeleycounty.org.
Business roundtable
Sept. 20 — SCORE Small Business Roundtable will present “Doing Business with the Federal Government, a 12-Step Program for Success.” Noon to 1:30 p.m. Always Ron’s, 29 N. Burhans Boulevard, Hagerstown. Free. Lunch will be sold. Register by calling 301-766-2043.
Legal and Legislative Conference
Sept. 20 — Cumberland Valley Society for Human Resource Management’s annual Legal and Legislative Conference. Event will focus on updates regarding federal and state employment law, guidance on discrimination complaints, making reasonable accommodations, and current benefit and executive compensation issues. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fountain Head Country Club, 13316 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown. $80 at the door. For more information, go to http://shrmcv.shrm.org.
Résumé review
Sept. 20 — Résumé review with a certified professional résumé writer. Participants need to bring a current résumé and complete the résumé builder in Maryland’s Workforce Exchange. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Enroll at https://mwejobs.maryland.gov.
Business After Hours
Sept. 20 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s networking event. 5 to 7 p.m. Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Inc., 222 E. Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown; enter in the back. $5 for members, register by noon to be eligible for drawing; $15 for nonmembers. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Chamber membership meeting
Sept. 20 — Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s membership meeting. Noon to 1:30 p.m. The Anvil Restaurant, 1290 W. Washington St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Donna Leake and other transition coordinators from Jefferson County Schools will discuss the Work Exploration Program. $11 for members; $12 for guests of members and for nonmembers. Checks must be received by Sept. 17; those who pay by credit card must pay by Sept. 20. Bring canned goods for the Mega Food Drive and Jefferson County Community Ministries. Call 304-725-2055 or send an email to info@jeffersoncountywvchamber.org.
Workshop for veterans
Sept. 20 — “Fundamentals for Starting a Business,” a workshop for veterans, active-duty personnel, National Guard personnel and reservists. 5 to 7 p.m. Newberry Executive Center, 142 N. Queen St., Martinsburg, W.Va. To register, call 304-596-6643 or send an email to nancy.j.ferner@wv.gov.
Interviewing techniques
Sept. 21 — Learn employers’ tips about successful interviewing to get the job. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Computer tips and tricks
Sept. 21 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s computer tips and tricks featuring Microsoft Word Basic 2010. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Kaplan University Administration Building, room 106, 18618 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown. $15 for members; $25 for nonmembers. Registration required. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; or send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org.
Tailgating Under the Stars Auction
Sept. 21 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County’s Tailgating Under the Stars Auction. 6 p.m. The Purple Iris, 1956 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. $50 per person; $450 for 10 tickets. Call 304-267-4841, send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org or go to www.berkeleycounty.org.
Disability services
Sept. 24 — The Division of Rehabilitation Services at the Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. 10 a.m. to noon. Call 301-791-4760.
Chamber orientation
Sept. 25 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s orientation. 9 to 10 a.m. Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 28 W. Washington St., Suite 200, Hagerstown. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Disability services
Sept. 26 — The Division of Rehabilitation Services at the Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. 1 to 3 p.m. Call 301-791-4760.
Morning mixer
Sept. 26 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s morning mixer. Meet members of the Downtown Alliance and ambassadors for the multiuse sports and event complex. Teri Leiter will discuss uses for the ballroom space at 28 S. Potomac St. Light continental breakfast. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Leiters’ Downtown, 28 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Chamber’s annual meeting
Sept. 27 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s 93rd annual meeting. W. Christopher Motz will be master of ceremonies. 5 to 6:15 p.m. registration and reception; 6:30 p.m. buffet dinner and program. $55. Fountain Head Country Club, 13316 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Using email for job searches
Sept. 28 — Learn how to reduce time and effort while accessing more employment opportunities. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Rise & Shine Breakfast
Sept. 28 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County’s Rise & Shine Breakfast. 7:15 a.m. Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. $15 for members; $23 for nonmembers. Call 304-267-4841 or send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org
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