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| Jan | Feb |
FEB
FEB 1
THE LEARNING LUNCH HOUR
Bulls & Bears Restaurant, Hagerstown, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
FEB 2
STATE OF THE COUNTY
TBD, Hagerstown, 7:30-9 a.m.
Washington County government is playing an increasingly important role in our lives and our businesses. Every decision made by the County Commissioners can have an immediate impact on those of us who live and work in Washington County. Come hear directly from the Commissioners — and let them hear directly from you — at the State of the County breakfast meeting.
FEB 2
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES FORUM NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Bethesda Country Club, Bethesda, 7:30-9 a.m.
Please join us for the Financial Executives Forum networking breakfast. The event is devoted to peer-to-peer networking and programs that highlight the latest topics of interest for the region’s leading financial executives. Financial executives include chief financial officers, bankers, venture capitalists, accountants, attorneys and others in finance. The forum encourages participants to network as well as learn from some of the area’s preeminent executives, policymakers and thinkers. Speaker details will be available soon. Visit the Tech Council of Maryland’s website for more details.
FEB 5
FREDERICK COUNTY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
Frederick Fairgrounds Eventplex, Frederick, 6-8:30 p.m.
Take your little princess on a date to remember. Dress to impress while dancing the night away. Light refreshments will be served and photo opportunities will be available. Space is limited so sign up early. An adult male must accompany his princess(es). Call 301-600-2936 for more information.
FEB 6
FREDERICK ARTIST MARKET
The Cultural Arts Center, Frederick, Varies
The indoor arts and crafts market features the work of up to 30 local artists, including jewelry, pottery, art, photography and other hand-crafted items. The events, which are free to attend and open to the public, happen six times per year. More details can be found on the Frederick Arts Council’s website.
FEB 8
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Downtown Frederick, 5:30, 6, 6:30 or 7 p.m.
The Progressive Dinner is a unique way to celebrate the vibrant culinary offerings found in Downtown Frederick and help raise funds for the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Tickets can be purchased for a 5:30, 6, 6:30 or 7 p.m. seating. Diners will be seated European style, and a maximum of 26 people will be included per time slot. The appetizer, salad and dinner courses include a glass of wine and/or beer, and coffee will be served with dessert. Diners will walk between the restaurants. Price per ticket is $85 including tax and gratuity. To purchase tickets, call Downtown Frederick Partnership at 301-698-8118.
FEB 9
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT BLACK TIE GALA
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, 6-11 p.m.
The Tech Council of Maryland is proud to debut its Lifetime Achievement Award, given to a local individual who has gone above and beyond over the course of a career to serve the community at large. Recipients display commitment and leadership both in the field and within the company, fostering new ideas and encouraging creativity. This year, TCM will honor Clifford M. Kendall, chairman and retired CEO of Computer Data Systems, Inc. His commitment and generosity to science, technology, engineering and math have allowed him to touch the lives of many people and serve as a role model in our community. For more information about this event, visit the Tech Council’s website.
FEB 11
TEDCO Funding Briefing
TEDCO, Columbia, 2-3:30 p.m.
TEDCO funding briefings provide detailed information about TEDCO’s primary funding programs for seed stage companies. Attendees will learn about eligibility requirements, proposal submission guidelines, review processes, award conditions, reporting requirements and payback requirements. These briefings should be of interest to economic development professionals, angel investors, entrepreneurs, small technology-based businesses, small defense contractors and university faculty inventors. Briefings are free, but registration is required. Visit www.marylandtedco.org for more information.
FEB 15
Coffee & Contacts
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Frederick, 7:30-9 a.m.
We'll make the coffee, you make the contacts! Join the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce for informal networking in the Chamber Training Room. This is a great opportunity to check out our current gallery exhibit, on display through the end of February. This event is free for members and $10 for non-members. Please register online or call 301-662-4164, ext. 1, by Feb. 11.
FEB 23
WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS
Hager Hall Conference & Event Center, Hagerstown, 5-9 p.m.
FEB 24
FREDNMT 3.0 — 3RD ANNUAL NEW MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Mount St. Mary’s University Frederick Campus, Frederick, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Interactive seminars provide an intensive review of strategies and tools that businesses can use to reach out to customers and grow their bottom line. Featuring breakout sessions for a variety of industries and experience levels, engaging keynotes and premier networking. Attendee registration will open for Chamber members in early January. Non-members will be invited to register in late January. For more details, visit the Frederick Chamber’s website or call 301-662-4164.
FEB 26
ADDY AWARDS GALA
Holiday Inn, Frederick, 5:30 p.m.
With more than 40,000 national entries, the ADDY awards are the world’s largest advertising competition. Enjoy the awards ceremony on Feb. 26 at Frederick’s FSK Conference Center. For more information, visit www.aaffrederick.org/events/.
FEB 26
2nd Annual "The Art of Cooking"
Fountain Head Country Club, Hagerstown, TBD
Join the Washington County Arts Council, Inc. on Feb. 26 at Fountain Head Country Club for the second annual "The Art of Cooking," the Council’s newest signature fundraising event. Guests’ culinary and visual pallets are sure to be tantalized with gourmet dinners prepared by guest celebrity chefs. For information call 301-791-3132 or email maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com.
