Business calendar
Disability services
Oct. 18 and 19; Oct. 25 and 26 – The Department of Rehabilitation Services at the Washington County Job Center. 10 a.m. to noon. 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-791-4760.
Internet job search
Oct. 18 – Learn how to use the Internet for job search and improving success with online applications. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255. Enroll at www.mwejobs.com.
Chamber mixer
Oct. 19 – Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, Chamber mixer. 5 to 7 p.m. Holiday Inn Express, 1097 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg, Pa. Call 717-264-7101.
Eggs & Issues
Oct. 20 – Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Eggs & Issues, “Decision 2010 – Maryland House of Delegates Candidate Forum.” 7:30 to 9 a.m. Hager Hall Conference and Event Center, 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. $15, members; $20, nonmembers. To register, call 301-739-2015, send an e-mail to chamber@hagerstown.org or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Savvy Managers Book Club
Oct. 20 – Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Savvy Managers Book Club, “Innovate! How Great Companies Get Started in Terrible Times” by Thomas A. Meyer. 8 to 9 a.m. Kaplan University Library Conference Room, Administration Building, 18618 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown. Free. Registration is required. To register, call 301-739-2015, send an e-mail to chamber@hagerstown.org or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Jaycees meeting
Oct. 20 – Jaycees of Hagerstown, monthly meeting to be followed by a social hour. Meetings are open to all people ages 21 to 40 who are interested in joining the organization, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Schula’s Grill and Crab House, 11205 John F. Kennedy Drive, Hagerstown. RSVP to danielle.brezler@gmail.com.
Society for Human Resource Management
Oct. 21 – Cumberland Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management will hold its monthly meeting. Paul Endress will discuss “Stop the Revolving Door: Motivate and Retain Good Employees.” 8 to 10 a.m. SpringHill Suites, 17280 Valley Mall Road, Hagerstown. For reservations, send an e-mail to Wendy Young at wyoung@dotfoods.com.
Resume review
Oct. 21 – A certified professional resume writer will review your resume and give suggestions on ways to improve it. Participants must bring a current resume and be enrolled in Maryland’s Workforce Exchange. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255. Enroll at www.mwejobs.com.
Small Business Roundtable
Oct. 21 – SCORE Small Business Roundtable for business owners and operators. Discussion topic is “Marketing.” Free. Food will be available for purchase. Noon to 1:30 p.m. The Landing and Pub, 710 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. To register, call 301-766-2043 or send an e-mail to info@scorehagerstown.org. Provide your name, telephone number and e-mail address when registering.
Business After Hours
Oct. 21 – Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours. 5 to 7 p.m. Hagerstown Aviation Museum, 14235 Oak Springs Road, Hagerstown. $5. Registration ends at 2 p.m. the day of the event. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100, send an e-mail to chamber@hagerstown.org or go to www.hagerstown.org.
SCORE seminar series
Oct. 21 – “How to Really Start Your Own Business” seminar series continues on two consecutive Thursday nights in October. Session topics are Oct. 21, “Finding the Money for Startup and Growth: Controlling the Finances”; and Oct. 28, “Successful Marketing Strategies and Tactics.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hagerstown Community College, Technical Innovation Center. $20 for individual sessions. Presented by “in-business” SCORE members and associates. SCORE workbook provided at no extra charge. Course number is PRD 436-439. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.
Rise & Shine Breakfast
Oct. 22 – Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County, Rise & Shine Breakfast, Kimberly Foore of WVU Extended Learning will discuss “WVU Extended Learning Online and Off-Campus Programs.” 7:15 a.m., coffee and conversation; 7:30 a.m., breakfast buffet; 8 to 9 a.m., program. Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. $15, members; $23, nonmembers. Call 304-267-4841.
Using e-mail
Oct. 22 – Learn how to reduce time and effort while accessing more employment opportunities. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255. Enroll at www.mwejobs.com.
Job fair
Oct. 22 – Washington County Job Center, job fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elgin Station, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Dress for success
Oct. 25 – Learn employers’ tips about how to dress and successfully interview to get a job. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255. Enroll at www.mwejobs.com.
Resume prep
Oct. 29 – Quick tips on resume design, development and refinement. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255. Enroll at www.mwejobs.com.
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