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Job Fairs Galore!
March is a busy month filled with business resources, specifically job fairs. While job fairs are important for job seekers, they are also valuable to business owners. In only a few hours, business owners gain access to a large pool of talent, boost brand awareness, meet and network with other small business owners and open themselves and their business to various opportunities. Check out the opportunities and don’t miss out on getting yourself and your business involved.
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NAVFAC Job Fair
Thursday, March 9
In-Person: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Virtual: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Register to attend
Are you looking for a government career in the trades? Registration is now open for the Southern Maryland JobSource and Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland job fair in partnership with the College of Southern Maryland and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC).
The job fair will be held at CSM Center for Trades & Energy Training located at 6170 Hughesville Station Place in Hughesville. The virtual event will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to interview with NAVFAC. Check out jobs at https://navfac.usajobs.gov.
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Community Resource Day
Friday, March 17
2-6 p.m.
Discover a treasure trove of resources and community connections! Find dozens of local agencies, service organizations and businesses at the Calvert County Community Resource Day on Friday, March 17, from 2-6 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center located at 450 West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.
Receive FREE demonstrations, giveaways, advice and a rainbow of resources related to housing, utilities, jobs, transportation, food, clothing, medical/personal care, legal and vital records. This is a family-friendly event for all ages, so don’t miss out on the free food and entertainment too. Community Resource Day is brought to you by the Calvert County Department of Community Resources, LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc. and the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development.
For more information, visit www.calvertcountymd.gov/CRday.
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Be on the Lookout: New Business
Rising Scholar College Admissions Counseling, LLC
www.risingscholar.com
William “Bill” McGowan of Port Republic, an educator and entrepreneur with 25 plus years of experience (MA Towson, 1999) in a myriad of positions from perspectives within and outside of public education, has been lending his expertise on the college admissions process to students and clients for decades. During the pandemic, Bill put his newfound time at home to good use by taking courses, attending industry conferences, strengthening professional contacts in and around universities and earning micro credentials in the field.
Rising Scholar helps families navigate the complex layers of the college admissions process, lessening stress and potential relationship strain with your teen, all while saving costly time and money by avoiding pitfalls along the way. Services range from comprehensive entire process packages to hourly quick analyses and essay help.
For a free initial consultation, visit the Rising Scholar website or email William@risingscholar.com.
If you would like your new business featured, please email info@choosecalvert.com.
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What is SBDC Day?
Celebrate your Small Business Development Center on SBDC Day, March 15! SBDC Day recognizes the impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have on the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers – America’s small businesses.
The Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region, is the premier U.S. Small Business Administration resource partner for small business success in the Southern Maryland region by providing NO COST training and professional confidential business consultation for new entrepreneurs and existing businesses. #SBDCDay
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Celebrate National Mom and Pop Business Owner Day on March 29
Our economy couldn’t run without the small mom and pop businesses that create economic growth and provide almost 70% of all new jobs in the country. That’s why every year on March 29, we acknowledge the more than 27 million small businesses in this country by celebrating National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day!
Rick and Margie Segel established the holiday in honor of their parents and the successful hat shop they opened in 1939 that grew into a 10,000 square foot, $2 million-dollar clothing shop. It is a special day to appreciate the long hours, hard work and dedication it takes to run a small business. So, on March 29, head to your favorite small business to say thank you! (Source: https://nationaltoday.com/national-mom-pop-business-owners-day)
Are you a Mom and Pop Business Owner? Reach out to us at info@choosecalvert.com so we can celebrate with you and share your business on our website!
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March is Maryland Wine Month
Celebrate Maryland Wine Month by exploring the Chesapeake Bay region’s local wineries.
Visit www.visitcalvert.com/WineandAle to learn about the wineries and breweries on the Calvert Wine & Ale Trail and navigate your experience using the printable map! Please drink responsibly and use a designated driver.
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Apply for Building Permits Online Through Encompass
Calvert County residents and businesses can now apply for building permits from the comfort of their own home or office through the county’s Encompass online portal. This new feature expands the array of digital services already available to customers through the portal, which include the ability to pay for, manage and print permits.
Visit Encompass.CalvertCountyMd.gov to register for an account. The portal enables customers to view all types of permits, including residential and commercial building, electrical, plumbing, gas and grading permits, as well as utility permits.
Planning a project? Visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Permit to be guided through what permits, forms, fees or approvals are required for a specific property or work type before getting started.
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Calvert County Government wants your feedback!
Please take a moment to complete our new survey and rate different aspects of life in Calvert County including housing, education, transportation and public safety. Feedback will be used by county officials and staff to better identify and understand concerns and enhance the county’s responsiveness to community issues. Responses are anonymous, but you can include your email address if you'd like to participate in future surveys.
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Velocity X: Climate Innovation Hackathon
March 30, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CSM Velocity Center (4465 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head)
Register
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM), in partnership with Ensemble Consultancy and Brightidea, will implement a hybrid (virtual and in-person) climate innovation hackathon in March 2023. This event will feature two challenges aimed to solve one of two challenges that address climate change issues facing Southern Maryland and similar areas. It is a great opportunity to make an impact on the community, win cash, meet and collaborate with new people and bolster professional experience.
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National Ag Day
March 29
Evolution and progress have carried American agriculture into a new era since the first Ag Day was celebrated in 1973. Farmers provide us with food, fiber and fuel that contribute to our nation’s health, security and economic prosperity. Calvert County’s more than 450 farmers are proud stewards of more than 25,000 acres, preserving and protecting our land, water and air, preserving and protecting our natural resources for future generations.
National Ag Day encourages every American to:
- Understand how food and fiber products are produced
- Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products
- Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry
- Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy
As we celebrate the golden 50th anniversary of National Ag Day, please take the opportunity to say thank you to the famers who are hands-on with their crops and livestock, those who work in the ag industry to support them, and to the dreamers who will continue to push agriculture forward in the years to come.
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Browse Community Events and Activities!
With lighthouses, trails, museums, festivals, wineries, breweries, shops and galleries, there's always something going on in Calvert County.
Explore VisitCalvert.com or view our events calendar for a full listing of upcoming events.
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