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2008 Community Night
The Olney Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Annual Community Night and Taste of Olney will take place on Thursday, October 2 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at the Longwood Community Center. Registrations forms have been mailed. Spaces fill up quickly so get your form in today! You may use the registration form and mail your form or you may register online.
New this year is a free seminar for those businesses that register by the deadline of Sept. 15. The seminar will show businesses how to maximize their success at a trade show. The workshop will be conducted on Sept. 17 by Sylvia Henderson of Springboard Training at 7:00 p.m. at Norbeck County Club.
Just a few things to keep in mind before registering: • There are no bad spots! • All tables are six feet long. • If you need space beyond your 6 ft. you may want to reserve two spaces so you don’t encroach upon your neighbor’s space or the isles where visitors will be walking. • Give thought to your table display and plan ahead for needed promotional items and display items.
If you have questions please call the Chamber office at 301.774.7117. The Chamber is looking forward to another successful Community Night. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business, so don’t miss out, register today!
SCORE Counseling
Are you a new business looking for start up advice or trying to write your busness plan? Are you an established business looking for ideas on how to grow your change your business? SCORE Counseling could be for you. Counseling is offered in the Olney Chamber of Commerce office by appointment by calling 301.924.3555.
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Special Thanks
The Olney Chamber of Commerce would like to thanks Steve and Terry Rudman of Willoughby’s Market and Gary Mizrachi of A Cleaner Carpet Cleaner for hosting last week’s Biz Buzz.
Family Fall Festival
We at Washington Christian Academy would like to invite the greater Olney community to our Family Fall Festival and the dedication ceremony of our new campus at 16227 Batchellors Forest Road Olney, MD 20832. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 from 11:00 am-3:30 p.m. Following the festival, we will be having the dedication ceremony at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the opening of our new campus. This is a rain or shine event. If you have any questions, please contact, Faith Ssebikindu, Director of Development, at 240-390-0429 or fssebikindu@washingtonchristian.org.
Fall Classes
The fall session of yoga and Qi Gong classes begins September 15 at Blueberry Gardens with a 12 week session of classes. For more information, or to register, go to our website at www.blueberrygardens.org. We are located on Rt 108 in Ashton and have small personal classes. Drop-ins are welcome with no prior notice, and your first class is always free.
Save Lives
Give blood at the Inova Blood Drive to be held on Tuesday, September 16, from 2:30-7:30 p.m. at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, located at 18131 Slade School Road on the Sandy Spring campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Contact Nancy Ochsenreiter at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org to make an appointment. Inova Blood Donor Services supplies blood for Montgomery General Hospital, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and other area medical facilities.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Tamarron Apartments is collecting Cell Phones For Soldiers! Cell Phones for Soldiers is a non-profit organization that collects used cell phones and converts them into prepaid calling cards for soldiers overseas. Please bring your used cell phones to the Tamarron Apartments office Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tamarron Apartments are directly behind Olney Town Center on Marksman Circle. Need directions or more information call 301.924.1668.
Job Opportunity
Position for a Para Planner in fee-based wealth management firm is available. This is a full or part time position, depending upon the candidate. The candidate will assist in the processing of documentation, research, marketing, tracking, systems maintenance and practice management. Inquires should be directed to John Austin at 1.877.512.8257.
Friends of the Olney Theatre (FOOT)
Lisa McKillop, former Founder and Executive Director of FOOT, is happy to announce that the community outreach program for Olney Theatre Center is making a comeback! The first priority is to resurrect the following three important committees: Housing, Welcoming and Opening Night:
Alaska Cruise Night
Please join Globetrotter Travel on September 11 for a special presentation by Princess Cruises on Alaska cruisetours. We will have special group rates, reduced deposits on bookings, and prize drawings. The year 2009 promises to be an exciting year for Alaska as they celebrate their 50th anniversary as a state, so mark your calendars now! Please RSVP to Globetrotter Travel at 301.570.2600.
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Upcoming Events
Thu, Sep 25, 2008
5:30 - 7:30, Location Varies
The Olney Chamber of Commerce's monthly Biz Buzz.
Thu, Oct 2, 2008
Community Night/Taste of Olney
5:00-8:30p.m., Longwood Recreation Center
Come visit the area's oldest business expo and learn about the products and services availble from the business in the Olney area.
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
5:30 - 7:30, Location Varies
The Olney Chamber of Commerce's monthly Biz Buzz.
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
5:30 - 7:30, Location Varies
The Olney Chamber of Commerce's monthly Biz Buzz.