Update your info for our LAST printed directory!
In 2012, we celebrate our 100th Anniversary as the first chartered Chamber in the United States. Centennial plans include publication of a printed membership directory book, available in April 2012.
Please login to the Members Only portal at frederickchamber.org and click “Update Your Listing” to check your company’s directory profile. All updates to your directory listing must be received by the end of this week. To retrieve your username and password, or for personal assistance, please call the Chamber at 301.662.4164 x1.
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Chamber TV
Season 2 of Chamber TV is off to a great start! Have you seen the most recent episodes?
Episode 14 - January 20, 2012
Episode 13 - December 21, 2011
Chamber TV Confidential - Our funny, behind-the-scenes bonus video!
Join us next month when we record Episode 15 in front of a live studio audience! It's free to attend Chamber TV, and you'll enjoy networking, refreshments, fun, and prizes. Click here to sign up for the taping on February 17.
Member News & Events
Community & Member News email updates are published twice each month. Click here to submit your news.
January 30 – Champagne Social at the FNP
The Frederick News-Post invites members of the business community to a special Champagne Social celebrating the return of our Monday edition. After almost three years, the Monday paper returns on February 6. Attend the preview celebration on January 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 351 Ballenger Center Dr., Frederick.
February 3 – Give Kids a Smile
Pediatric Dental Center of Frederick will be providing free cleanings, oral health checks, and treatment of cavity-related pain for kids ages 6 months to 18 years old. Children will also be educated on proper dental hygiene and nutrition. The event is first come, first serve, and appointments aren’t necessary between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 7360 Guilford Drive, Suite 102, Frederick.
February 5 – Diane Ackerman visits Frederick
In partnership with Frederick Reads and the Weinberg Center for the Arts, the C. Burr Artz Trust will host a free public reading and book signing by poet, essayist, and naturalist Diane Ackerman at the Weinberg Center at 2 p.m. Tickets are not required for this free event. Click here for more info or call the Weinberg box office at 301.600.2828.
February 9 – State Farm Agency Opportunity Information Session
Join the nation's leading auto and home insurance company as a State Farm Agent and experience personal success running your own agency in your own community. State Farm, ranked in the top 50 on the Fortune 500 list of companies, is seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to work in Frederick. Learn about running your own agency at this information session from 6 to 8 p.m. RSVP and request location info by calling Yevonessa Hall: 301.625.3982.
March 10 – Ag Symposium at FCC
Area farmers are invited to explore strategies for keeping family farms and agricultural industries operational and sustainable at a one-day conference hosted by Frederick Community College. “Growing Frederick County Agriculture: Strategies for Economic Viability” will be held in FCC's Classroom/Student Center (H Building) from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Pre-registration is required by March 3. Click here or call 240.629.7904.
March 25 – Mission Ten-Miler
Help those in need by participating in the Frederick Rescue Mission’s first annual Mission Ten-Miler. The course is a certified ten-mile route, mostly flat, with chipped timing. All runners will receive a finisher medal and swag, and the top male and female finishers in each age group will receive prizes. Click here for info and registration.
April 17 – Economic Symposium
Frederick’s 8th Annual Economic Symposium, presented by Moore Wealth, Inc., will feature a conversation with Ginger O. Brennan, CEBS, as she discusses Behavioral Finance: the study of social, cognitive and emotional factors in understanding the economic decisions of individuals and institutions. She will provide insights into how markets can be impacted by consumers, borrowers and investors rational and irrational behavior. The event, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, is sponsored by the Frederick Chamber, the City of Frederick, PNC Bank, FITCI, and the Downtown Frederick Partnership.
Community News
Golden Mile Alliance seeks community involvement
The Golden Mile Alliance has formed four committees: Business Development, Design, Organization and Promotions. Volunteer service on these committees is open to the community, and the Alliance encourages interested residents, businesses and property owners to get involved. The Alliance meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Community Center, and meetings are open to the public. For more information on the Alliance, contact the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development at 301.600.6360.
Names in the News
Kathryn Bosze has joined Plamondon Hospitality Partners as a Sales Manager for their Frederick Marriott Hotels.
Brian Duchon, MPA, has joined United Way of Frederick County as Community Impact Director. In this newly created position, Duchon is responsible for the development and execution of strategies related to the long-term community impact goals of the organization, focusing on education, income and health.
New Market Mini Storage is cutting its costs and preparing for the future by installing a 64-kilowatt solar panel array that will meet its energy needs. The system will generate more electricity than the business’ climate-controlled buildings, lights, and electronics consume. Unused electricity will be fed back into the power grid, providing the community with clean energy.
DynPort has completed a Phase 2 clinical trial for its recombinant botulinum vaccine candidate rBV A/B, which was safe and well-tolerated, and elicited a strong immune response. The vaccine is under development as a U.S. Department of Defense biodefense medical countermeasure. Botulinum neurotoxin is identified as a Category A biothreat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Scientists working at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) originally identified and developed the vaccine.
MacRo, Ltd. recently closed the sale of a commercial building lot off of Hillcrest Drive to the nonprofit organization Frederick Alliance for Youth (FAY). FAY plans to build and operate a community center on the property that will provide much-needed support, encouragement and positive diversions for young people and families who live in the Hillcrest and Waverly areas.
Grand Openings
Help your fellow Chamber Members celebrate a new business, new location, new ownership, or expansion!
Friday, February 3
Wild Birds Unlimited
Ribbon Cutting at 1 p.m. (Open house 1 to 2 p.m.)
7820-J Wormans Mill Rd., Frederick
More info: Keith, 301.360.9910
Saturday, February -- DATE CHANGE
Bob Evans
Ribbon Cutting at 10 a.m.
5577 Spectrum Dr., Frederick
More info: Mike, 301.694.3127
Tuesday, February 28
New Market Mini Storage
Ribbon Cutting TBA
10630 Old National Pike, New Market
More info: Meg Fitzpatrick, 800.332.9009 x205
Saturday, March 3
The Bicycle Escape
Ribbon Cutting at 10 a.m.
7820-E Wormans Mill Rd., Frederick
More info: Danielle, 301.663.0007
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Registration for our 4th Annual New Media & Technology Conference is filling up very quickly -- 30% of seats are already reserved!
SIGN UP NOW to discover new tools and strategies that you can put to work immediately!
The conference kicks off with a networking breakfast, and wraps up with a fast-paced closing session. In between, expand your knowledge with informative breakout sessions and hands-on workshops, led by expert presenters. Click here to download the conference schedule (PDF).
A few sponsorships for FredNMT 2012 are still available. This event offers a great opportunity to promote your company with a tech-savvy audience of local professionals! Click here to download the sponsorship packet (PDF).
UPCOMING EVENTS
To register, call 301.662.4164 x1 or visit frederickchamber.org. Members must login to access discounted pricing and members-only events. RSVP is required for all events. Payment is due at time of registration. Your reservation is not confirmed until payment is received.
Click here to view all upcoming events
Thursday, January 26
Women's Business Lunch
SOLD OUT
Tuesday, January 31
FREE Seminar:
How to avoid an ERISA audit
Friday, February 3
Coffee & Contacts
at the Chamber office
Tuesday, February 7
Lunch Exchange
at Canal Bar & Grill
Thursday, February 9
Minority Business Roundtable:
How to avoid an ERISA audit
Friday, February 10
Small Business Workshop
at the Chamber office
Tuesday, February 14
Healthcare Industry Roundtable:
How to avoid a ERISA audit
Wednesday, February 15
Generation Connect
at Champion Billiards Sports Cafe - In partnership with Key 103's Happy Hours for Hope
Friday, February 17
Chamber TV: Episode 15
Tuesday, February 21
Emerging Entrepreneur Breakfast Club
Thursday, February 23
FredNMT 2012
New Media & Technology Conference
at Mount St. Mary's Frederick Campus
Friday, February 24
Small Business Workshop
at the Chamber office
Current gallery exhibit:
Photography by Ted Robinson on display at the Chamber office through the end of February.
Find events from other area nonprofit organizations on the Frederick Community Calendar.
CONNECT ONLINE!
Make connections with Chamber members and staff online:
Follow @fredcochamber on Twitter
LinkedIn group (members only)
LinkedIn company profile
Watch Chamber TV on YouTube and visit the Chamber TV blog on Tumblr.
Follow @fredgenconnect on Twitter, and connect with Generation Connect on Facebook.
Follow @leadershipfred on Twitter, connect with LFC Grads on LinkedIn. You can also find us on Facebook.
Submit your story and read what others are sharing on our community blog! Visit PositivelyFrederick.org.
CHAMBER NEWS
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