Chamber Chatter – March 20, 2023

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!

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!

See Our Chamber’s Recent Fun In The Pictures Below

FEBRUARY’S NETWORKING LUNCH @ RETER’S CRABHOUSE & GRILL

MARCH’S NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR @ JOSE TEQUILA’S

RIBBON CUTTING @ BANNER’S HALLMARK STORE-OWINGS MILLS

THIS THURSDAY!!!
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

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 business up to $5,000+ PER mis-classified worker!
In addition, learn facts about the Employers Retention Tax Credit which is effective currently for employers who maintained W-2 employees during COVID.
You may be missing out on 1,000’s of dollars in credits!

We Thank Our Presenters From ConnectPay Payroll Services:
George Heidelmaier and Jessica Winter

REGISTER HERE

March Networking Lunch
March 31st
12-1:30pm
Kecco’s Woodfire Kitchen
Reisterstown

PLEASE REGISTER AT THE PROVIDED LINK TO SAVE YOUR SEAT

Join us for the NWCC March Networking Lunch! On Friday, March 31st, we’ll be networking at Kecco’s Neapolitan Woodfire Kitchen.

We’ll be enjoying delicious salads, pastas and woodfire pizza lunches from
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Lunch will be charged via separate checks.

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. ***

Young-At-Heart’s
Networking & Trivia
April 6th
5:30-7:30pm
Hyatt Place- Baltimore/Owings Mills

Trivia and networking- It doesn’t get more entertaining than that!
Come out to strengthen old connections while making new ones. Then sharpen your pencil for the trivia game with prizes from Hyatt Place!

Those under the age of 40 are welcomed as well as those who are “young at heart”!
Guests are welcome to join our free events 2 times per year.

REGISTER HERE

PLEASE REGISTER AT THE PROVIDED LINK SO OUR HOST WILL BE PREPARED FOR YOU

April’s Networking Happy Hour
April 11th
5-7pm
Greene Turtle- Owings Mills

Join Northwest Chamber members and guests to make new connections while strengthening current ones at our April networking happy hour.

Light fare will be provided by our host and there will be happy hour drink specials available for purchase.
There is no charge to attend.

These happy hours are always a popular event, so please register in order to save your seat.

REGISTER HERE

April’s Networking Lunch
April 28th
12-1:30pm
Maria’s- Reisterstown

If you like great food, networking and having fun, this event is for you!
Join Northwest Chamber members as well as guests at Maria’s – Reisterstown for our monthly networking lunch.

We have no doubt that you will make new connections while strengthening current ones while enjoying delicious food.
Bring business cards and your appetite!

Our lunches sell out- so please register in order to secure your seat.
You will be responsible for the
cost of your lunch.
**Guests are welcomed to 2 free events per year**

REGISTER HERE

THEY ARE BACK THIS YEAR!!
FREE Lunch & Learn
May 6th
11:30am-1pm
Maryland Horse Breeders Association
Reisterstown

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.

In the past, this event would sell-out, and we anticipate this to be the case again.

You must register to attend since space is limited.

*Guests are welcomed to 2 free events per year*

REGISTER HERE

Spring Mega Business Networking
June 1st
5:30-7:30pm
Marriott- Metro Centre Owings Mills

SAVE MONEY AND BUY YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE AT THE PROVIDED LINK

Join the Chambers of Baltimore County for the Spring MEGA Networking Event!
Ticket includes heavy hors d’ouevres & one drink ticket. Cash Bar available.
Parking will be free at the event.

Your ticket includes:
1. Networking opportunities with 100’s of business professionals from Baltimore County
2. Free catered food
3. 1 free beer or wine
Vendor tables include ONE registration ticket.

Northwest Chamber Members: $60
Non-Members: $75

This event is always well attended.by 200+ business professionals

Exhibitor tables are available!

Welcome Our New and Returning Members!

i9 Sports
Banner’s Hallmark
The Career Coach
Stik.A.Rizum
Executive CLS
Dr. Stuart T Zaller
Paychexed

Member News & Offers

Owings Mills Networking Happy Hour
March 27th
5:30-7:30pm
The Greene Turtle- Owings Mills

Network with 20-25 local business professionals. Attendance is FREE for members and 1st time guests and Lite fare will be provided. You are on your own for your drinks.

Attendees will receive a spreadsheet the following morning with contact info for everyone that was in attendance and we will raffle off several door prizes at the event so bring plenty of business cards. Hope to see you there.

Parking: Plenty of free parking in their lot.

REGISTER HERE

Who saw our long time member Brad Reter of Reter’s Crab House and Grille on the news the other day for national crab meat day?
We have a celebrity in the house!

Our members are so very impressive. Meet Marsha Carter-Hall of Quench Infusions & Wellness in Reisterstown. Marsha was named Baltimore Business Journal‘s Mentor of The Year! She received this award and recognition on February 27th.

Easter is Coming SOON!
Visit the shops in Glyndon for your candy, catering and gift needs.
You can find this treasure of Easter candy at Black Eyed Susan!

Legislative Updates

Community News & Events

Events in Reisterstown

Events in Owings Mills

Advertising and Marketing Opportunities with the Northwest Chamber of Commerce:

Please email:
kathleen@northwestchambermd.com

Chamber Chatter – March 20, 2023

W2 v. 1099 How To Properly Classify An Employee PLUS Bonus Info On ERC Program

Welcome Our New and Returning Members!

Member News & Offers

Legislative Updates

Community News & Events

Advertising and Marketing Opportunities with the Northwest Chamber of Commerce:

About the Northwest Chamber of Commerce

W2 v. 1099
How To Properly Classify
An Employee
PLUS Bonus Info On
ERC Program