Welcome to the Hagerstown - Washington County Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

We follow Hagerstown Community College's closing schedule. If the College closes for the day, both Chamber events for that day are canceled. If the College delays opening until 10:00am, the Chamber breakfast is canceled, but the evening event goes forward.
To check Hagerstown Community College's weather schedule, please go to their website www.hagerstowncc.edu or call 301-790-2800.

State of the County

Come hear directly from our County Commissioners - and let them hear directly from you - at the State of the County breakfast meeting.
This is your opportunity to voice your questions & concerns to the Commissioners of Washington County.

When:	Tuesday, February 7, 2012; 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Where:	Fountain Head Country Club 13316 Country Club Rd., Hagerstown
Sponsor:	Manpower
Price:	$15 Members $20 Non-members & Registrations After February 2

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The Learning Lunch Hour - A Manager’s Guide to Performance Management and Corrective Action
Join Denny Hartman adjunct professor at Hagerstown Community College for a discussion of how to be a more effective manager and increase your staff productivity.

When:	Tuesday, February 7, 2012; 11:30 a.m.-1:00 pm
Where:	Bulls & Bears Restaurant, downstairs 38 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD
Sponsor:	Lumos Networks
Price:	Free - There is a cost of $12.00 for lunch which includes - lunch, drink, tax & gratuity - and Open to the public -Registration is Required.

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Eggs & Issues ~ Plan Maryland: Point/Counterpoint

Plan Maryland, the State's comprehensive blueprint for development throughout the State, has generated plenty of controversy. Proponents argue that only a plan of this scope can accommodate the kind of growth Maryland anticipates over the next 20 years. Opponents argue that Annapolis is taking over functions better left to local government, and that rural Maryland in particular will lose out. Come and hear both sides.

When:	Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Where:	Ramada Plaza Hotel 1718 Underpass Way, Hagerstown, MD
Price: Sponsor:	$15 Members $20 Non-members & Registrations After February 9 Kaplan University

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Savvy Managers Book Club

Don't Bring It to Work: Breaking the Family Patterns That Limit Success by Sylvia Lafair

Lafair, a PhD in clinical psychology, explores what happens when patterns originally created to cope with family conflicts are unleashed in the workplace where business and personal lives can never be totally separate.

When:	Wednesday, February 15, 2012; 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Where:	Kaplan University Library Conference Rm., Admin. Bldg. 18618 Crestwood Dr., Hagerstown, MD
Sponsor:	Washington County Public Schools
Price:	Free and Open to the Public; Registration is Required

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Don't Forget These Upcoming Events In February!

Mark Your Calender Now!

February 16, 2012 - Business After Hours
February 17, 2012 - Computer Tips & Tricks
February 22, 2012 - Chamber Orientation
February 29, 2012 - Washington County Business Awards

Networking, education and legislative advocacy - members helping members. The larger our membership, the greater our collective resources, influence and voice. Join the Chamber today and we will start working for you tomorrow!

To join our mailing list and sample just a few of the benefits of membership, click here. Or, call today for additional information. 301-739-2015, ext. 106.