Business Calendar 9-18-08
Posted 9/18/08
The BWCC and Network Referral Group meetings -- Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.
Changing Face of the Workforce: Multi-Generational Recruitment -- Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Three local experts will present an overview of the four generations in the workplace today and offer specific recruitment techniques to help employers and human resources professionals tackle the challenges that multi-generations pose. University of Maryland University College, Dorsey Station Road Campus, 6865 Deerpath Road, Elkridge. $49 prepaid members: $79 nonprepaid members and nonmembers. To register, call The Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber, 301-725-4000 or 410-792-9714 or go to www.baltwashchamber.org and go to events.
Columbia Business Network International -- Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m. Bob Evans restaurant, 8325 Benson Drive, Columbia. 410-290-0004.
Free Career Advancement and Computer Training for Adults -- Find a job or move up in your current position. Free for low to moderate income residents of Howard County. Registration: Mondays, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. or by appointment. Chartwell Professional Park, 8180 Lark Brown Road, Suite 301, Elkridge. Cindy at Pinnacle Career Resources, 410-799-1097.
Free Workshops for Job Seekers -- To reserve a space at a workshop, call the Columbia Workforce Center, 410-290-2601. For more information, go to www.mwejobs.com or stop in the Workforce Center, 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia.
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce Annual Signature Event -- Oct. 3 at Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City. The theme for this year is "Tuckerisms and Paulitics -- the Signature Debate," which will feature political analyst and CNN commentator Paul Begala and MSNBC campaign correspondent Tucker Carlson. The event is a celebration of recognizing successful businesses and business people. Awards for Chamber Excellence will be presented. The evening will include pre- and post-dinner receptions with a gala dinner in between. Tickets are available by calling 410-730-4111 or by going to www.howardchamber.com.
Keeping It Real: Professional Practices for a Successful Program -- Oct. 28 and 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Explore and understand specific concepts and practices that will lay the foundation for a successful program, including supervision, abuse/neglect, appropriate guidance, record keeping, marketing, contracts, policies and procedures. $20. Howard County Offices of Children's Services, 3300 N. Ridge Road, Suite 380, Ellicott City. 410-313-1940.
Management Skills: Supervision -- Sept. 18 and 25; Oct. 2 and 9, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Designed to train new supervisors to effectively manage employees and a refresher for experienced supervisors. Registrants can sign up for all four weeks, or for individual sessions. Bridgeway Community Church, 9189 Red Branch Road, Columbia. Full series costs $100 for ACS members; $125 for nonmembers. Individual sessions are $30;$35. A complete series brochure and registration form is available at www.acshoco.org. Call 410-715-9545 or go to the Web site.
Sistahs' Business Network -- Tue., Sept. 22, 6-8 p.m. Inspiration and information for existing and potential African-American women entrepreneurs. Linden Hall, 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City. $25 prepaid/$30 at the door. Nellie Pharr-Maletta, 410-300-7343, www.sistahsbusinessnetwork.com or info@sistahsbusinessnetwork.com.
Unfolding Leadership in Ourselves and Others -- Oct. 15 and 16. Luncheon and workshop featuring speaker James Flaherty. Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkway., Columbia. Information on the event and HCC's professional coaching program options: call 410-772-4111 or go to www.howardcc.edu/coaching.
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