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July
JULY 1
LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS
Frederick Community College, L126A, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Managing in today’s complex workplace demands a new type of leadership. 21st-century managers must lead as visionaries and entrepreneurs, mentors and change agents, team builders and servant-followers. Class costs $199 (book included). Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26
FREDERICK BNI MEETINGS
IHOP, 7:30–9 a.m.; Perkins, 8–9:30 a.m.; Homewood at Crumland Farms, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Members offer targeted presentations and participate in Q&A session. Call 301-631-1470 for more information.
HAGERSTOWN BNI MEETINGS
Pacific Ocean Buffet, 12–1:30 p.m
Members offer targeted presentations and participate in Q&A session. Call 301-631-1470 for more information.
JULY 1–28
THE COLORS OF SAN MIGUEL
Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County, Frederick
Local photographer Mary-Jo Bennett features images from a recent trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Call 301-662-4190 or visit www.frederickartscouncil.com.
JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27
HAGERSTOWN BNI MEETINGS
Always Ron’s, 7:30–9 a.m.
Members offer targeted presentations and participate in Q&A session. Call 301-631-1470 for more information.
JULY 2
CITY CENTER JAZZ NIGHT
University Plaza, downtown Hagerstown, 5–6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the soothing sounds of jazz in the lively atmosphere of downtown Hagerstown. Call 301-739-8577, ext. 183.
JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
Baker Park, downtown Frederick, Noon
Join Frederick County’s largest 4th of July celebration, featuring children’s activities, live entertainment, a volleyball tournament and fabulous fireworks. Call 301-600-2844 or visit www.celebratefrederick.com.
SALUTE TO INDEPENDENCE
Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, 7:30 p.m.
Antietam National Battlefield serves as the backdrop to the 24th annual “Salute to Independence,” with Elizabeth Schulze directing the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. The celebration kicks off with a two-hour concert by the MSO, followed by a fireworks display and cannon fire. Free. Call 301-797-4000 or visit www.marylandsymphony.org.
JULY 7 & AUG. 4
BROWN BAG SYMPOSIUM
Center for Business and Training, Hagerstown, Noon–1 p.m.
Discussion of business topics with local speaker, sponsored by the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 101, or visit www.hagerstown.org.
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.
JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 & AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25
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 for more information.
HAGERSTOWN BNI MEETING
Sleep Inn, 7:30–9 a.m.
Members offer targeted presentations and participate in Q&A session. Call 301-631-1470 for more information.
JULY 8 & AUG. 4
EGGS & ISSUES
Duffy’s on Potomac, 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.
JULY 8 & AUG. 12
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 visit score@scorefrederick.org.
JULY 9
FREDERICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST
Location TBD, 7:30 a.m.
Frederick County Chamber presents its general membership breakfast. To register, call 301-662-4164.
HUMAN BEHAVIOR FOR MANAGERS I
Frederick Community College, L123, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn 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. Class costs $199 (book included). Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
JULY 16
MANAGING CONFLICT
Frederick Community College, L110, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn strategies, tactics and insights to gain control of tough conflict situations. Discover how to spot potential interpersonal conflicts and defuse them before they flare up. Class costs $199 (book included). Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Washington County Hospital, 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.
JULY 16 & AUG. 20
BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETING
Danielle’s Restaurant, Frederick
The Northern Business Alliance hosts a monthly business networking meeting. Call 301-694-0000.
JULY 17
COMMERCE CUP GOLF
Black Rock Golf Course, Hagerstown
Golf tournament sponsored by the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Register by July 14, $65/player. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 101 or visit www.hagerstown.org.
JULY 17–23
WASHINGTON COUNTY AG EXPO
Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
“County Fair,” livestock shows, rodeo, tractor pulls, good food, fun for the whole family. Call 301-791-1404.
JULY 21 & AUG. 18
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.
JULY 29 & AUG. 26
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 email frederick@ultimatestaffing.com
