Things To Do In Silver Spring, Maryland - Week of 3/21

Looking for some things to do this weekend and next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland?  Check out some of these events!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Silver Spring Network Referral Group
Time:  10 - 11 a.m.
Cost: FREE 1st Event

Opportunity for businesses to network in an exclusive environment. Plenty of leads generated!

Where: Intellectual Transition Facility, 1100 Wayne Ave. #802, Silver Spring
Contact: John Ross - jdrfei@aol.com or 202-679-4608

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Entrepreneur's Exchange: Connections & Conversations
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Cost: Members - $10, Non-Members - $15

End the day in a casual, relaxed networking atmosphere. Invite your prospective clients or business colleagues, too.

Where: Austin Grill 2002 Annapolis Mall Annapolis
Contact: Entrepreneur’s Exchange, Inc., 410-647-8167 or email info@eebiz.org

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Monthly Monday Meetup
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE Event

Our 'Monthly Monday' Meetup in Laurel will help you start your networking week by joining your fellow entrepreneurs. Every attendee will have the opportunity to introduce their business to the group, so get your 30 second speech ready!

Where: Rio Restaurant and Lounge, 13501 Baltimore Ave, Laurel

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Macintosh Computer Clinic
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Cost: FREE Event

The clinic offers the technical expertise of its volunteers to the community to answer all Macintosh and Apple II/III related questions and assists individuals and families in maintaining computers that are no longer supported by the manufacturer.

Where: 33 University Boulevard East in Silver Spring
Contact: 301-593-4004

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Writing an Effective Business Plan
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $69

A seminar specifically designed to launch the first-time small business entrepreneur on the road to success. Topics to be addressed include the business concept, market opportunity, legal structure, pricing and competition, the balance sheet, income/expense projections, types and sources of funding.

Where: Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia
Contact: Pre-registration is required - register online at http://www.hceda.org/CBTD/busEvents.aspx

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U.S. - Balkans Business Summit
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost:  $250

The focus of the summit will be to promote bilateral trade and investment opportunities among the United States and this region and to assist in the mainstreaming of all the Western Balkan countries into Europe.

Where: University of Baltimore, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore
Contact: (410) 459-8644

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Montgomery County Public Forum - "Financial Fraud: Seniors Fight Back"
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost:  FREE Event - Bring Canned Goods

This public forum will discuss the financial issues facing senior citizens in the county. The forum will be moderated by Stuart Rosenthal, publisher of the Beacon Newspaper.

Where: 1316 Fenwick Ln, Silver Spring (Charter House)
Contact: (240) 777-3636

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Thursday, March 24

IMPACT Now! Breakfast
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $50

Come learn how we build diverse networks that harness the innovative spirit of our businesses and community to create opportunities of growth for all.

Where:  Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, Colesville Room, Silver Spring
Contact: Ora Wiseman - 301-495-3336 or ora@impactsilverspring.org

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Networking Lunch: Marketing Bootcamp
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 (includes lunch and speaker)

Join marketing expert and local entrepreneur, Robyn Sachs, as she shares her tips for promoting your business in today’s market.

Where: VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs Street, 2nd floor, Rockville
Contact: Lori Gillen - 301-315-8096 or lori@rockvillewbc.org

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