Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce Members and Friends,
In this week’s message, you will find:
- 10 things Baltimore Business Professionals Should Know
- Events for Maryland Professionals, Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
- Offers from Chamber Members
We are going to party with a purpose on October 21st!
Please click here to register!
You are invited to join us!
- Are you looking for a support system of professionals and resources coordinated to help you grow?
- Are you interested in doing more business in Baltimore or with the State or Federal government?
- Are you ready to get involved in the business community and start building your network?
- Do you want to be a part of one of the largest and most active Chambers in the region?
If yes, you should click here and join the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce.
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First, tickets are selling fast for our fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness called “Raising Our Cups”! Join us on Thursday, October 21st at 6pm! DJ! Music! Drinks! Food! Networking! Fun! Let’s network and support a great cause! Please click here to register!
Second, as you may know, my 2-year term as Chairman is coming to an end and the election for the next Chair is this November. Join me this Thursday, October 7th for our next General Membership Meeting to hear all the details and learn how you can get involved. After my update, we’ll have a panel on Marketing from experts in the Chamber. Click here to register.
Third, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced $135 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Funding for tenants and landlords affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To read all the details, please visit https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/EvictionPrevention/default.aspx.
Fourth, Chamber Member Teniola Akinwuntan of The Women of Valor is hosting a fundraising event at the AMC Owings Mills, Baltimore, between 9am and 12 noon on October 15th. The event is called “Impacting 300 Women of Color for Life and Living.” The purpose is to activate 300 Women of Color for greater success. Kindly use this link to support this program and participate in this empowering mission. http://thewov.org/activate300.
Fifth, Chamber Member Art Locke is available for business coaching and mentoring. Art is an experienced business leader ready to help you plan and grow. Click here to contact him to learn more.
Sixth, Chamber Member Glass Soldier is asking for your help! On Veterans Day, November 11, 2021 Glass Soldier is asking people across the country to come together to Wear Teal to honor victims and survivors of sexual assault in the military. They NEED volunteers to make calls, send emails, and stop by organizations to ask them for their support. Also, they’re asking organizations to sign the #ShareTheData Pledge, make a donation to the initiative, and rock their Wear Teal Swag on Veterans Day 2021. Learn more here: GlassSoldier.Org/Wear-Teal
Seventh, Chamber Member Nadine Hailey will host the 2nd Annual Business Bootcamp from October 18th through 22nd. The 5-Day Bootcamp includes training on how to use effective email marketing, Canva for beginners and pros, getting organized with Trello and Google Workspace. Chamber Members receive $20 off using code: Chamber20. To register, visit Five Winning Tips and Tools for Businesses Registration | Eventbrite.
Eighth, we are searching for a new Executive Director for the Chamber. This is a full-time, paid position. We are looking for a charismatic leader who can manage a team, build relationships with the business community, conservatively utilize resources, be attentive to detail, communicate effectively and execute the direction set forth by the Board of Directors. If you are interested in learning more, contact Board Member Steve Braun for full details. Please share this with great candidates as we are moving quickly to fill this role.
Ninth, business owners are invited to take this special small business survey from the Federal Reserve. Click here to take the survey. Your answers will help drive policies and programs to assist small business owners. The portal closes soon, so please take a minute and answer these questions today!!!
Tenth, the Small Business Administration is offering Question and Answer sessions and webinars during the week to help you grow your business. Visit the Baltimore SBA website for full details and links to register. https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/md/baltimore
We have listed some great opportunities below! Keep reading for this week’s Events and Offers!
If you are an active Baltimore City Chamber Member and you have a special offer for our Members, or if you would like to discuss Membership, schedule a call with Will Holmes at https://whc.as.me/baltimorechamber or contact us at info@baltimorecitychamber.org.
10/7/21
General Membership Meeting and Marketing Panel
Please make plans to attend our General Membership Meeting on 10/7/2021. We’ll discuss new initiatives and new opportunities to grow your business. Plus, we’ll have a panel discussion on how to refine your marketing and maximize your networking. Our Panelists include James Dorf, Allan Hirsh, Grant McCartney and more. This is a free, online event open to all. Click here to register.
10/15/21
Chamber Member Teniola Akinwuntan of The Women of Valor is hosting a fundraising event at the AMC Owings Mills, Baltimore, between 9am and 12 noon. The event is called “Impacting 300 Women of Color for Life and Living.” The purpose is to activate 300 Women of Color for greater success. Kindly use this link to support this program and participate in this empowering mission. http://thewov.org/activate300.
10/15/21
Innovation Day 2021
Click here to learn more and register. Event program here. Contact Dr. Rhonda Farrell with questions.
10/18 to 10/22/21
Business Bootcamp
Chamber Member Nadine Hailey will host the 2nd Annual Business Bootcamp from October 18th through 22nd. The 5-Day Bootcamp includes training on how to use effective email marketing, Canva for beginners and pros, getting organized with Trello and Google Workspace. Chamber Members receive $20 off using code: Chamber20. To register, visit Five Winning Tips and Tools for Businesses Registration | Eventbrite.
10/21/21
Women’s Leadership Committee Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser “Raising Our Cups”
DJ. Food. Music. Drinks. Networking. Fun for a great cause! Click here to register.
10/23/21
Coming this October 23, 2021, Ahava Hherouth Productions LLC will be hosting their annual Fashion Show “Ahava’s Kings and Queens of Royalty Fashion Show”. Dress code is Semi-Formal (Royal purple, gold and black) and will be held from 7-12 midnight located at a private venue. For more information please email Christina Williams at ahavaproductionllc@gmail.com.
12/9/21
Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party
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Goodwill
Chamber Member Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake (GIC) is proud of their long history devoted to soft skills development for our community members who need it most. In order to ensure the success of these programs, Goodwill depends on partnerships in the business community and organizations that are committed to providing opportunities in various growing industries including healthcare, IT, Cybersecurity, Culinary, Retail Management and more. Employer partners who extend information sessions, internship opportunities and job offers allow our clients to seamlessly bridge into their new career field. Connect with Ray Crawford at rcrawford@goodwillches.org to learn more about partnership opportunities.
Strategic IT
Chamber Member Restyn offers a new flavor of IT. We work for your success using IT (information technology) as the vehicle. Maybe you’re concerned about ransomware or cybersecurity threats, perhaps you want to consolidate services or use an ERP (enterprise resource planning), or maybe you just want a provider you feel you can trust, who will help you to understand what technology you are using so you feel comfortable making decisions. We are a platform-agnostic IT services provider, so we will fit products to your business rather than the other way around. If any of those ideas resonate with you, send an email to murray.carson@restyn.com to set up a free consultation!
Website Improvement
Chamber Member Victoria Dials of DialsWeb, a behavioral and market research-driven web design agency, is offering its free “The Ultimate Guide to Keyword Research for SEO Beginners”. Using non-technical language and real-world examples, it provides step-by-step instructions for strategy, planning and conducting keyword research. Download the guide at dialsweb.com
Oncology Massage
Chamber Member Oncology Spa, located at 1546 Eastern Blvd., Essex, MD is a welcoming space that provides massage and facial services to cancer patients, survivors and the general public. We are pleased to announce that Oncology Spa and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join this lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Schedule your appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org and enter oncologyspabycpc, or contact Latia Parker at 410-696-3900.
Coaching & Consulting
Chamber Member Dr. Rhonda Farrell, CEO of Global Innovation Strategies is fielding a new Millionaire Mindset program called “You 2.0“. Break through your Money Mindset blocks, more strongly align your Brand, and Hone your Super Niche focus. Additionally, she offers many other service packages to get you into action, generating income, and nailing your business outcomes! Schedule a FREE consult with Dr. Rhonda today or take action now and start your program tomorrow! https://www.gblinnovstratllc.com/thrive
Launch a Vending Machine Business
Chamber Member Giants Vending Solutions has launched an e-book called “The G Print: A Guide For Launching Your Vending Machine Business.” This digital blueprint will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to launch and maintain a profitable vending machine business. The e-book can be purchased here: https://sowl.co/buafp8
Commercial Loans
Chamber Member Meridian Management Group. MMG was tasked with lending $12.5 million in COVID-19 Relief Loan Funds to businesses in the region. And they did it in 10 months!!! MMG tries to say YES to small businesses who need funding. If you need funding, contact Tim Smoot at tim.smoot@mmgcapitalgroup.com.
Employee Tax Credit
If a penny saved is a penny earned, what if you are saving $100 bills? How much FREE money could your business use to bring on qualified employees? The Maryland Employment Network can show you how to find qualified employees and potentially earn more than $12K in tax credits for each new hire! Contact Deborah Zipkin Temple at the The Maryland Employment Network. Phone: 443-499-6882 | Email: dtemple@ticket2workmd.org.
Savings on Energy Bill
As a member of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce, you’re invited to enroll in Constellation’s Energy Shift Challenge* where you can earn prizes and compete against other Marylanders to see who can save the most energy! The Energy Shift Challenge is a game that rewards Constellation customers who shift their energy use from peak hours to off-peak hours. Those who enroll and use less than 23 percent of their energy usage during peak hours, on average, per month, receive points that can be redeemed in our Rewards Store for prizes like smart home devices, fitness products and more. There are no penalties for using your energy normally, but you could be a winner if you use it wisely. Click here to learn more.
Bookkeeping and Accounting
Chamber Member Adaptive Business Solutions is known for providing knowledgeable advice, insightful analysis, systemization, and strategic planning services through exceptional and comprehensive bookkeeping services, supported by top-notch coaching and education. These services provide clarity and foresight for their clients in managing their business. As a Chamber Member you can receive a 20% discount for 6 months in your bookkeeping services. Ready to sign up? Contact Adaptive at https://calendly.com/adaptivecon/30min?month=2021-06.
Real Estate Investment
Chamber Member Leann Blanchard, President of Zirkamax connects investors, developers, and buyers and sellers of property. She has some great ways to help you make passive income this year, so please contact her at leeannblanchard@zirkamax.com. Plus, she wants to start some small networking meetings in Baltimore, so please contact her if that interests you as well.
Employee Retention Tax Credits
Has your business been impacted by COVID 19? Were you shutdown or partially shutdown? Did your revenue drop when COVID hit? If you answered yes to any of the questions above book your session and find out how we can get you up to $5k for each employee from the IRS! Not a loan…Nothing to pay back!!! Book an appointment with Nina Love to learn more about Employee Retention Tax Credits.
American Red Cross
Though it has been 140 years since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, the need to alleviate human suffering hasn’t changed. Volunteers continue to come together in innovative ways to serve and give hope during life’s emergencies. Volunteers continue to bring their talent and compassion to help build stronger and more resilient communities. Learn more about becoming a Red Cross volunteer at www.redcross.org/volunteer.
For MDOT Certified Businesses
MDOT certified businesses should learn more about the new Business Development Reimbursement Program. The BDRP is a DBE supportive service, with the goal of increasing the number of State Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms serving as prime contractors and subcontractors on federally funded contracts. The objective is to assist MDOT Certified DBE firms in increasing their competency and business capacity. Questions? Contact Lisa RS Grant, CCA, Manager, Disadvantaged Minority Business Enterprise Programs, at 410-545-0317 or lgrant2@mdot.maryland.gov.
Having a Special Event?
Backyard Movie Theaters LLC is here to make your next event movie ready and memorable. You bring the crowd, and we’ll bring the big screen, HD projector, popcorn machine, lounge chairs, inflatable rooms, streaming access, and more. Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia. Give us a call (410-419-3229) and upgrade your event.
Meditation
Chamber Member Kadampa Meditation Center-Maryland welcomes Members to a complimentary meditation and special offer. Baltimore’s only Buddhist Temple offers ancient wisdom and practical tools for taking on today’s challenges. Click here to learn more and register.
Need Medical Insurance?
Chamber Member George Faber can help you find suitable affordable medical coverage, critical illness, short term disability, dental and more! Whether obtaining a health plan is your financial responsibility or you want to supplement an existing plan to protect your savings and family, send George a message at George.Faber@USHAdvisors.com or call (443) 474 4800. Immediate quotes provided!
Fundraising Opportunity for Non-Profits
Does your nonprofit want to raise money AND promote cleaner air? CleanChoice Energy is seeking active 501(c)(3) organizations for the new Clean Electricity fundraising program. For each household that enrolls in 100% Clean Electricity through their campaign, CleanChoice will donate $50 to your organization. Email kathleen.wojtowicz@cleanchoiceenergy.com to learn more about this fundraising opportunity.
Talk to you next week!
Sincerely,
Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce
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