Welcome to the Hagerstown - Washington County Chamber of Commerce

The Learning Lunch Hour

Civility in Society and Sport

Civility or Incivility? That is the question. Civility in this day and age is not lost, or is it?
Come learn how civility can continue to play an important role in today's Society and Sport.

Joe Jacobs, who is the Executive Director with the Fort Ritchie Community Center will be the speaker.

When:	February 9, 2010; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where:	Durango Restaurant; 10-12 E. Washington St.
Sponsor:	Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Price:	Event is Free, There will be a value lunch menu provided for you to order lunch

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Eggs & Issues-Choose Civility Washington County, MD

Join us for breakfast and keynote address with Dr. P.M. Forni, award winning Professor at Johns Hopkins University and co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project in1997.

All attendees are welcome to join breakout sessions that will include other guest speakers on promoting Civility following the keynote address.

For more information on the break out sessions refer to our website registration page.

When:	Tuesday, February 16, 2010; 7:30-9:00 a.m. Break out 9:15-11:00 a.m.
Where:	Hager Hall Conference & Event Ctr. - Grand Ballroom, 901 Dual Highway
Sponsor:	Civility Washington County, MD
Price:	$20.00 Members, $25.00 Non-Members

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Savvy Managers Book Club

The Leadership Moment by Michael Useem

Nine true stories of triumph and disaster and the lessons in leadership they provide for us all.

When:	February 17, 2010; 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Where:	Washington County Free Library
Sponsor:	Washington County Public Schools
Price:	Free and Open to the Public

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Business After Hours

You could win $2,750.00!!!

When:	February 18, 2010; 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Where:	Leiters' Downtown 28 S. Potomac St.
Sponsor:	Leiters' Downtown
Price:	$5.00 Admission

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Computer Tips & Trick

Microsoft Word (Basic)

The instructor will cover file management and basic editing such as copying,moving and deleting folders, creating an AutoText, using the clipboard

When:	February 19, 2010; 8:30 -10:00 a.m.
Where:	Kaplan University, Admin Bldg. Rm. 106
Sponsor:	Kaplan University
Price:	$15 Members $25 Non-members

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11th Annual

Washington County Business Awards

When:	February 24, 2010; 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where:	Hager Hall Grand Ballroom, 901 Dual Highway

Price:	$45 per person

Award Finalists:

The Small Business Award Finalists are Centra Bank, Palmyra Farm Cheese LLC, and Specialized Communications Corp.

The finalists for Business Person of the Year Award are Donald Hoffman, Andrew Sargent and Greg Snook.

The At Your Service Award finalists are Homewood Suites by Hilton, Leiters' Fine Catering and University of MD Extension, Washington County.

Finalists for the Impact Award are 2nd Floor, Sierra Nevada Corporation, and Susquehanna Bank.

Non-Profit Impact Award finalists are Boys & Girls Club, Community Free Clinic and Ravenwood Lutheran Village.

Finalists for the Going Green Award are Cookies Catering, Hub Labels, Inc. and Volvo Powertrain.

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	Check out the Calendar of Events on our Website for these Upcoming Events in March 2010 March 2, 2010 - State of the City March 9, 2010 - The Learning Lunch Hour March 10, 2010 - Eggs & Issues March 17, 2010 - Savvy Managers Book Club - Change to Strange by Daniel M. Cable March 18, 2010 - Business after Hours - U.S. Cellular March 19, 2010 - Computer Tips & Tricks - Microsoft Word (Intermediate)

Check out the Calendar of Events on our Website for these

Upcoming Events in March 2010

March 2, 2010 - State of the City

March 9, 2010 - The Learning Lunch Hour

March 10, 2010 - Eggs & Issues

March 17, 2010 - Savvy Managers Book Club - Change to Strange by Daniel M. Cable

March 18, 2010 - Business after Hours - U.S. Cellular

March 19, 2010 - Computer Tips & Tricks - Microsoft Word (Intermediate)

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