Fourth Annual Directors Conference: Leading the Way -- Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This full-day conference for directors, owners, senior staff and aspiring leaders of group programs will focus on professional development for you and your staff. $30. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. Call the Howard County Office of Children's Services, 410-313-1940.

Beginning a Successful Small Farm Operation -- This series will be held on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. This six-week, 12-hour course is designed to provide basic knowledge to new and inexperience farmers as they begin the process of developing new farm enterprises. Howard County Extension Office, 3525-L Ellicott Mills Drive, Ellicott City. Registration is free. For more information, please call 410-313-2707.

Leadership Essentials -- Leadership Howard County is accepting applications for Leadership Essentials 2009, a new program that targets young professionals who work or live in Howard County. This leadership development program is a six-month course (January - June 2009 ) designed for emerging leaders who are viewed in their respective organizations as "rising stars" and who have expressed a personal desire to get involved in community service. Applications are due Wed., Oct. 8th.

The Howard County Chamber of Commerce Annual Signature Event -- Thu., 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.

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.

Managing Business Communications -- Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. Class to demonstrate how to communicate effectively by increasing self-awareness of one's communication style and awareness of other communications styles. Cost: $95. For more information, call 410-772-4304. Belmont Conference Center, 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge.

Managing Multiple Priorities -- Oct. 29, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Class to reveal the differences between urgent and important tasks and offers tips on how to focus on what's important. Cost: $95. For more information, call 410-772-4304. Belmont Conference Center, 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge.

Personal Branding Bootcamp: Make a Name for Yourself -- Oct. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $399. Develop and implement a winning brand that sets you apart from your competition. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or at the helm of your own business, a powerful personal brand will confer top-of-the-mind status, supercharge your income potential and position you as an industry leader. Historic Savage Mills, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. Call 301-483-3798 or e-mail jennifer@yourbrandid.com to register.

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