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In this month's edition of our Connect Newsletter:
February 2012
- How To Clear Out The Clutter And Streamline Your
- Department of Energy Phasing Out T12 Lighting
- Member Spotlight: Bushey Feight Morin Architects
- Members In The News
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Previous Editions
January 2012
Member Spotlight: Saunders Tax & Accounting, Nip It In The Bud, New Tax Credit Incentives for Employers, The 2012 Investment Landscape, Washington County Business Awards Finalists
December 2011
Holiday Shopping Tips, 5 Steps to Fitness for Busy People, Maximizing Efforts to Retain Employees, Member Spotlight: Phantom Shadow, Eggs & Issues: The MD Health Exchange
November 2011
When Investing, “Face to Face” Beats Fingers on, Member Spotlight: BULLS AND BEARS, Protecting Your Credit Card, Is Cloud Computing Right for Your Business
October 2011
Beneficiary. Spouse? Non-spouse? Non-persons?, Member Spotlight – Owens Corning, Business Continuation and Key Person Insurance
September 2011
NOMINATE Your Business for 2012 WCBA's, Don’t Let Downgrade Deter You From Investing, GAO Says Retirement Requires Difficult Choices, Member Spotlight: HOMEWOOD RETIREMENT CENTERS, Photos, Members in the News, New Members
August 2011
Is Your Network Ready to MakeTransition to VoIP, How to Achieve Strong Business Relationships, Member Spotlight: Innovative, Inc., Members in the News, Photos
July 2011
Tourism Means Jobs & Investment in Wash Co, Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day, Member Spotlight C.A.S.A., Members in the News, Photos
June 2011
The Healthy Workplace Project, Movie Producers turn to Hagerstown Company, Employment Law Legislative Update, Teacher of the Year Photos, Members in the News
May 2011
Take Stock of Market Indexes, Are Your Investments Getting Enough Exercise?, Thinking Green When Planting This Spring, Member Spotlight Waste Management of Greencastle, Members in the News
April 2011
Health Care Reform 2011, Protecting Your Data, 12th Annual Business Award Photos, Member Spotlight, Members in the News
March 2011
New Year, New Marketing Strategies, Safe Winter Driving - A Matter of Attitude, Member Spotlight - Kool Smiles, Members in the News, Going Green
February 2011
What is PCI?, Member Spotlight: Sharrett, Inc., 2011 Washington County Business Awards, Watt Watchers, Members in the News
January 2011
Planning Assets that Build a Local Economy, Ring in Some New Year\'s Financial Resolutions, Skimming - Keeping Your Money Safe, Member Spotlight: Paul Crampton Contractors, Members in the News
December 2010
Dividend Declared for Chamber Business Insurance, Staying Committed to Your Business Plan, Avoid Holiday Fat Gain, 8th Annual Economic Summit Photos, Members in the News
November 2010
The Importance of Effective Communication, Smart Financial Moves to Brighten Holiday Season
October 2010
DECISION 2010 - VOTERS GUIDE, Washington County Board of Education, State Senator District 3, Maryland House of Delegates, Washington County Commissioners
September 2010
Do You Have Enough Insurance and the Right Type, Opportunites for Small Business, Opportunities for 1st Time Home Buyers, Calendar of Events, Member Photos
August 2010
Value of Business Insurance, Create the Perfect Customer Service Department, Member Spotlight, Calendar of Events, Member Photos
July 2010
Steering Your Business Through a Slowdown, Own a Business? Put a Retirement Plan in Place, Plan Carefully When Making a Career Move, New, Prospective & Existing Member Orientation, Calendar of Events
June 2010
Ethics in the Work Place, Meet our New Director of Member Services, Teacher of the Year Photos, Interchange Pricing, Calendar of Events
May 2010
May 2010 Volume 6, Issue 5, Welcome New Members, Calendar of Events, SEP IRA Offers Tax Benefits, Stay Focused While Working At Home
April 2010
Establish Records Systems at Startup, Know Your Mover, Community Market at the Mall
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Conservation is Crucial, Real Energy Savings for Your Business, Learn. Decide. Note. Voter's Guide
September 2008
Branding or Advertising, Retain Your Employees, Customer Service
August 2008
Schools for Washington County, Direct Reimbursement Dental Plans, Facts About the Washington County School Board
July 2008
Healthcare Initiatives in Washington County, Health Care One Successful Approach, Management Advice American Idol Style
June 2008
Tourism Means Jobs and Investments in Wash. Co., Spotlight on Local Agriculture, All Aboard! For the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
May 2008
Asset Allocation and Age Go Hand in Hand, Stress: Coping with Day to Day Problems, Memoirs of a Member of LWC Class XXI
April 2008
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February 2008
Building a Knowledge Based Economy, Cutting Your Losses As Easy As 1-2-3, Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today, Chamber of Commerce Supports Charter Home Rule
January 2008
2008 Community Lobbying Coalition, Manager's Corner: Leadership Traits, Video - Not Just For Television Anymore, Make Your Business Card Work Harder
December 2007
Downtown Task Force, Following the Tides of Technology, Chamber Endorses Charter, Ultimate Gift Guide
November 2007
State of the Chamber, It's Chargeback Season: How Do You Protect Yourself?, Improve Your Service Quality and Increased Sales Will Follow, Members in the News
October 2007
Prisoner Release Policy Change, Health For Every Body, Charter Board Seeks Input on Draft Charter, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Update
September 2007
Becoming Better Consumers of Health Care, Finding Money For Your Business, New Chamber Board Members, Members In The News
August 2007
The Big Read Comes to Washington County, Controlling the Cost of Communications, Human Resource Compliance, 2007 Community Lobbying in Annapolis
July 2007
What is Windows Vista?, Accountability Allows Leadership, Consumer Sense, The Business and Government Information Center
June 2007
Repair the C&O Canal, Remote Check Deposit, Educators of the Year Photo Collage
May 2007
Community Report Card, It's From the Government, and It's There to Help!, BRAC and Your Bottom Line
April 2007
Why We Need A New Library, Let the State of Maryland Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package, 2010 meltdown: Solving the Impending Job Crisis
March 2007
The Business of Podcasting, Factors Fueling Rising Health Costs, The Value of Outsourcing
February 2007
Washington County Business Awards: The Stars Come Out in Downtown Hagerstown, What To Do With 80 Million Baby Boomers, SBA Loan Funds
January 2007
Concept Plan for Marsh Run District, Educators of the Year Awards, The Digital Photography Revolution
December 2006
Holiday Safety, Citizens to Save the Maryland Theatre, Women’s Golf Challenge
November 2006
Chamber 87th Annual Meeting, Decision '06 Photos, Post Election Lobbying: New Opportunities & Challenges
October 2006
Chamber Meets with Candidates, Students in the Workplace: Everybody Wins, Don't Stop Lobbying During the Election
September 2006
Borrowing for Your Small Business, New Chamber Board Members, Hagerstown Community College: 60 Years of Service
August 2006
Airport Update, Leaders in Business, Leaders in the Community, It's Your Library, <br>zErgonomics
July 2006
Fruits Of Summer, Golf: How the Game Has Changed, Summer Blood Supply, Washington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force
June 2006
Airport Update, Leaders In Business, Leaders in the Community, It's Your Library, Ergonomics
May 2006
Career Technology Education, Leadership Hagerstown Trains for Disaster Response, Self-Employed? Don't Overlook the Tax Breaks
April 2006
Small-Business Retirement Plans, 50 Ways to Lose Your Business: How to Maintain Confidentiality in the Mobile Business Universe, Chamber Meets with Governor Ehrlich.
March 2006
Finding and Hiring the Right People, Your Voice Being Heard in Annapolis, What is an EAP and How Can it Help?
February 2006
Equipment Disposal and Data Security, How to Make the Most of Job Fairs for Your Company, Retaining Employees - Give Them What They Need
January 2006
Chamber of Commerce's 2006 Legislative Agenda, Tips for Planning the Family Vacation, The Character of Farming in Washington County
December 2005
Solutions for Staffing Woes Created by Caregiving, Making Smart Choices with Graphic Design & Web Development, HBC Trains Chinese for 2008 Olympics
November 2005
Bio-tech Feasability Study, Key Person Insurance is Smart and Affordable, Growth Limited by Sewer Capacity, Who Do I Want as My Customers?
October 2005
Food Resources, Hub City Area: Opportunities for Growth from a 'Senior' perspective, Arts Council, Traditional Marketing's Decline.
September 2005
How Long-Term Care Insurance Fits in Retirement Planning, The Language of Sales, The Effective Business Plan, Advisors Advise - Directors Direct.
August 2005
Take Steps to Prevent Identity Theft, School System Planning for Enrollment Growth, Health Care Education, Achievement Counts, Chamber Creates Electricity Buying Co-Operative.
July 2005
Get Away - without Getting Away, Be Unique and Compelling or You Lose, Taking Your Pat on Vacation, Section 125 Plans - Do you Need One?
June 2005
A Season of Art and Baseball, Fish in the Right Pond, Who's Watching Your Back? - Keeping a Network Secure, Chamber's Legislative Agenda.
May 2005
Getting Dangerous, Go Where Your Customers Are Going to Be, Effective Job Descriptions Mean Effective Employees, Business Succession Planning.