Chamber Newsletter, March 2024
Chamber Newsletter, February 2024
The new year has been very busy here at The Northwest Chamber of Commerce so far, and we have a lot of fun business networking events coming up soon! Take a look at some of our 2024 events pictures below, then keep scrolling to see updates from us, our members and new events.
Chamber Newsletter, January 2024
A new year is here, and so are new initiatives and member-focused events. If you aren’t following our social media profiles, please do. It’s the best way to stay in-the-know!
Chamber Newsletter, December 2023
This past year was filled with sold-out events, membership growth, our drive to obtain a CRD designation for Owings Mills, job fairs, mega networking events, community and membership outreach and support and a ton of fun!
Chamber Newsletter, November 2023
The Northwest Chamber of Commerce has a lot of news and upcoming events, including our holiday party, annual member breakfast and more.
Chamber Newsletter, September 2023
The Northwest Chamber of Commerce has a lot of news and upcoming events, including our Fall Career Fair THIS THURSDAY and our charity golf outing Golfing FORE! Grants on Oct 30th.
Chamber Newsletter, August 2023
The Northwest Chamber of Commerce has been busy all summer and so have many of our members. Take a look below to see our fun, upcoming events and member news.
Chamber Newsletter, July 2023
Crabs Anyone? Unlimited Crabs, Corn, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Beer & MORE! Join us to celebrate 30 years of an incredible Northwest Chamber event! Our Annual Crab Feast sells out EVERY year, so please register now. We do not expect at-the-door tickets to be available.
Chamber Chatter – May 2023
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=”][/av_textblock] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_image src=’https://northwestchamb.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NW-Logo-2019-300×288.jpg’ attachment=’2542′ attachment_size=’medium’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”][/av_image] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [/av_one_full] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lhp6t0l9′ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] We have been busy creating and booking new networking events for you! In addition, we have been planning our 2023 Farmers Market and are thrilled at the response we are receiving from our vendors. You will LOVE who we have this year! Mark your calendars for June 14th- Opening Day! Are you needing to stay in the loop with all of our happenings? Watch our website’s calendar as well as our Facebook and LinkedIn event listings for the upcoming fun. As you scroll down this newsletter, you will see pictures from our past month’s events as well as new networking opportunities and member news and promotions. Take a few minutes and get caught up on all-things-Northwest Chamber below! [/av_textblock] [/av_one_full][av_section min_height=” min_height_pc=’25’ min_height_px=’500px’ padding=’default’ margin=” custom_margin=’0px’ svg_div_top=” svg_div_top_color=’#333333′ svg_div_top_width=’100′ svg_div_top_height=’50’ svg_div_top_max_height=’none’ svg_div_top_flip=” svg_div_top_invert=” svg_div_top_front=” svg_div_top_opacity=” svg_div_top_preview=” svg_div_bottom=” svg_div_bottom_color=’#333333′ svg_div_bottom_width=’100′ svg_div_bottom_height=’50’ svg_div_bottom_max_height=’none’ svg_div_bottom_flip=” svg_div_bottom_invert=” svg_div_bottom_front=” svg_div_bottom_opacity=” svg_div_bottom_preview=” color=’main_color’ background=’bg_color’ custom_bg=” background_gradient_direction=’vertical’ background_gradient_color1=’#000000′ background_gradient_color2=’#ffffff’ background_gradient_color3=” src=” attach=’scroll’ position=’top left’ repeat=’no-repeat’ video=” video_ratio=’16:9′ video_mobile_disabled=” overlay_enable=” overlay_opacity=’0.5′ overlay_color=” overlay_pattern=” overlay_custom_pattern=” shadow=’no-border-styling’ bottom_border=’no-border-styling’ bottom_border_diagonal_color=’#333333′ bottom_border_diagonal_direction=” bottom_border_style=” scroll_down=” custom_arrow_bg=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” aria_label=” av_element_hidden_in_editor=’0′ av_uid=” sc_version=’1.0′] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=” sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] See Our Chamber’s Recent Fun In The Pictures Below [/av_textblock] [/av_section] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lhp6tn9w’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] APRIL’S NETWORKING LUNCH @ MARIA’S-REISTERSTOWN [/av_textblock] [av_masonry_gallery ids=’6742,6743,6744,6745′ caption_elements=’none’ caption_styling=” caption_display=’always’ size=’flex’ orientation=” image_size=’masonry’ gap=’large’ columns=’flexible’ av-medium-columns=” av-small-columns=” av-mini-columns=” items=’24’ paginate=’none’ color=” custom_bg=” overlay_fx=’active’ animation=’active’ container_links=’active’ link_dest=” lightbox_text=” lazy_loading=’disabled’ id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lhp6uam5′ sc_version=’1.0′] [/av_one_full][av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lhp6ujr5′ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] MARCH’S NETWORKING LUNCH @ KECCO’S [/av_textblock] [av_masonry_gallery ids=’6746,6747,6748,6749,6750′ caption_elements=’none’ caption_styling=” caption_display=’always’ size=’flex’ orientation=” image_size=’masonry’ gap=’large’ columns=’flexible’ av-medium-columns=” av-small-columns=” av-mini-columns=” items=’24’ paginate=’none’ color=” custom_bg=” overlay_fx=’active’ animation=’active’ container_links=’active’ link_dest=” lightbox_text=” lazy_loading=’disabled’ id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lhp6vao2′ sc_version=’1.0′] [/av_one_full][av_one_half first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’invisible’ height=’-20′ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lhp6zsye’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] THIS FRIDAY! ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT! May’s Free Lunch & Learn Friday, May 5th 11:30am- 1pm THEY’RE BACK!!! We are thrilled to re-launch our ever-so-popular FREE Lunch & Learn networking events after a COVID induced pause. Join Northwest Chamber members and guests at this FREE networking event while you also learn from our presenter, Wes Wilson, about the history as well as current resources and the amazing library of The Maryland Horse Breeders Association. Lunch will be supplied by our host and fun networking will be supplied by us. You must register to attend since space is limited and walk-up registrations can not be accepted if we sell out. REGISTER HERE *** AS OF 2023, NON-CHAMBER MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND UP TO 2 FREE EVENTS PER YEAR. EVENTS WITH A CHARGE ARE UNLIMITED. *** [/av_textblock] [av_hr class=’invisible’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [/av_one_half][av_one_half min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’invisible’ height=’-20′ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lhp75zws’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] May’s Free Networking Happy Hour May 9th 5:30-7:30pm Trembling Giant Marketing Sykesville Casually network with our chamber members as well as guests at the beautiful office of Trembling Giant Marketing while enjoying light appetizers, beer, wine and other drinks . Meet the dynamic team at Trembling Giant, tour their office and learn about their various marketing solutions which can help your business thrive in 2023. Come to this happy hour to have a blast in a casual environment while meeting new business connections and friends REGISTER TO ATTEND SO OUR HOST CAN BE PREPARED FOR YOU *PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT BEGINS AT 5:30PM INSTEAD OF OUR NORMAL HAPPY HOUR START TIME OF 5PM REGISTER HERE *** AS OF 2023, NON-CHAMBER MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND UP TO 2 FREE EVENTS PER YEAR. EVENTS WITH A CHARGE ARE UNLIMITED. *** [/av_textblock] [av_hr class=’invisible’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [/av_one_half][av_one_half first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’invisible’ height=’-20′ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lhp77y3w’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] Joint Casual Networking @ Braglio Farms May 18th 5:00-8:00pm Braglio Farms Randallstown / Woodstock Join members of The Northwest Chamber, Level 10 Networking, Spike Networking and other local business organizations for this causal networking event at Braglio Farms. Each time we have had this event, it has grown exponentially. We expect 100-150 attendees for this free networking opportunity. This will
Chamber Chatter – March 20, 2023
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=”][/av_textblock] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_image src=’https://northwestchamb.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NW-Logo-2019-300×288.jpg’ attachment=’2542′ attachment_size=’medium’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”][/av_image] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [/av_one_full] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflc1mql’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] We have been busy creating and booking new networking events for you! In addition, we have been planning our 2023 Farmers Market and are thrilled at the response we are receiving from our vendors. You will LOVE who we have this year! Mark your calendars for June 14th- Opening Day! Are you needing to stay in the loop with all of our happenings? Watch our website’s calendar as well as our Facebook and LinkedIn event listings for the upcoming fun. As you scroll down this newsletter, you will see pictures from our past month’s events as well as new networking opportunities and member news and promotions. Take a few minutes and get caught up on all-things-Northwest Chamber below! [/av_textblock] [/av_one_full][av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflc5beh’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] WE NEED YOU HELP. WE NEED YOUR DAILY VOTE We need your help in March! Maryland’s Chamber Challenge has begun today and voting runs through March 31st. The top 3 chambers will receive an award. We need your DAILY vote to get us into the the top 3 list. Here is the link where you can vote for The Northwest Chamber of Commerce right now HERE: http://mdsbwawards.org/chamber-challenge-poll/ We thank you and are grateful for your support! 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overlay_pattern=” overlay_custom_pattern=” shadow=’no-border-styling’ bottom_border=’no-border-styling’ bottom_border_diagonal_color=’#333333′ bottom_border_diagonal_direction=” bottom_border_style=” scroll_down=” custom_arrow_bg=” av-desktop-hide=” av-medium-hide=” av-small-hide=” av-mini-hide=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” aria_label=” av_element_hidden_in_editor=’0′ av_uid=” sc_version=’1.0′] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflc6knv’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] See Our Chamber’s Recent Fun In The Pictures Below [/av_textblock] [/av_section][av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflc790z’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] FEBRUARY’S NETWORKING LUNCH @ RETER’S CRABHOUSE & GRILL [/av_textblock] [av_masonry_gallery ids=’6579,6580,6581,6582,6583′ caption_elements=’none’ caption_styling=” caption_display=’always’ size=’flex’ orientation=” image_size=’masonry’ gap=’large’ columns=’flexible’ av-medium-columns=” av-small-columns=” av-mini-columns=” items=’24’ paginate=’none’ color=” custom_bg=” overlay_fx=’active’ animation=’active’ container_links=’active’ link_dest=” lightbox_text=” lazy_loading=’disabled’ id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflc8shq’ sc_version=’1.0′] [/av_one_full][av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflc983j’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] MARCH’S NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR @ JOSE TEQUILA’S [/av_textblock] [av_masonry_gallery ids=’6584,6585,6586,6587,6588′ caption_elements=’none’ caption_styling=” caption_display=’always’ size=’flex’ orientation=” image_size=’masonry’ gap=’large’ columns=’flexible’ av-medium-columns=” av-small-columns=” av-mini-columns=” items=’24’ paginate=’none’ color=” custom_bg=” overlay_fx=’active’ animation=’active’ container_links=’active’ link_dest=” lightbox_text=” lazy_loading=’disabled’ id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflc9wgy’ sc_version=’1.0′] [/av_one_full][av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflca8vz’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] RIBBON CUTTING @ BANNER’S HALLMARK STORE-OWINGS MILLS [/av_textblock] [av_masonry_gallery ids=’6589,6590,6591,6592,6593,6594′ caption_elements=’none’ caption_styling=” caption_display=’always’ size=’flex’ orientation=” image_size=’masonry’ gap=’large’ columns=’flexible’ av-medium-columns=” av-small-columns=” av-mini-columns=” items=’24’ paginate=’none’ color=” custom_bg=” overlay_fx=’active’ animation=’active’ container_links=’active’ link_dest=” lightbox_text=” lazy_loading=’disabled’ id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflcayji’ sc_version=’1.0′] [/av_one_full][av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top 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Spring Career Fair March 23rd 3-7pm CCBC-Owings Mills Come meet face to face with representatives from top local companies and organizations from 3-7PM. Industries included are; education, healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, financial services, banking, retail grocery, government, HVAC, property management, beauty and more! This is your chance to get your resume in front of an actual person and not lost in a computer system. Registration is not required but is recommended. Help us by sharing this event to those who may be looking for a new career or company to work with. REGISTER HERE [/av_textblock] [/av_one_full][av_one_half first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=” av_uid=”] [av_hr class=’invisible’ height=’-20′ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=”] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-lflcl8if’ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] Webinar: W2 v. 1099 How To Properly Classify An Employee PLUS Bonus Info On ERC Program February 24th 10-10:30am This is a not-to-be-missed webinar if your business has W-2 employees and / or sub-contractors. Learn when someone can be considered a 1099 contractor VS a W-2 employee. The fine for mis-classified staff can cost your