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The Power of Cocoa: Kentlands Lecture Series

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The Power of Cocoa: Kentlands Lecture Series

 

The next topic in the Kentlands Community Foundation Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the City of Gaithersburg, focuses on support of the cocoa industry in the Caribbean, Latin America and West Africa as a way to bring prosperity and dignity to farmers. Eric Reed, CEO and Founder of CiBEXO Group, which operates SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier in the Kentlands, will talk about the impact of developing small and medium scale manufacturing facilities in these regions.

The free event takes place at the Arts Barn in Kentlands on Tuesday, February 12, with a wine reception at 7 p.m. and the lecture at 7:30.

This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.

 

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (22)

Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Just going to add a little to my morning coffee...it IS powerfully good ! 

Feb 09, 2019 03:03 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Roy Kelley what would we do without cocoa.... more important than one realizes for the preparation of many different types of foods....

Feb 09, 2019 03:18 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love  the photos. Thank you for sharing . I hope it will be well attended.

Feb 09, 2019 03:28 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Roy - that sound like a very interesting theme about economic power of cocoa.

Feb 09, 2019 03:56 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. If I were closer, I would be an attendee. Enjoy the lecture!

Feb 09, 2019 04:21 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Roy.  I think this will be a fascinating lecture and hope that everyone who attends will enjoy it.

Feb 09, 2019 05:29 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I would definitely support this, natural cocoa is supposed to be nutitious and it tastes really good too!

Feb 09, 2019 05:41 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, this would be a really interesting event, wish I lived closer!  

Feb 09, 2019 05:59 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Another interesting free event in Kentlands, courtesy of Roy Kelley's blog series!

Feb 09, 2019 07:11 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Roy Kelley - sounds like a wonderful addition to the Lecture Series.

Feb 09, 2019 08:19 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Having worked for the Mars Corp. for years, Roy, I probably know more about cocoa than most people, but if I were in your area I'd definitely attend this event. 

Feb 09, 2019 09:53 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nina Hollander 

SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier is a much loved business in Kentlands.

Feb 09, 2019 09:55 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Sounds like a worthwhile event for those interested in the cocoa industry Roy. Just having cursary knowledge is bound to be an asset regardless of occupation.

Feb 09, 2019 01:04 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

That is something I would definitely attend.  Just in researching chocolate, I learned so much, and this event would be a bonus.  A

Feb 09, 2019 01:07 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It was very cold and winds howling all day today Roy. I broke dowm and enjoyed me a good hot cocoa this afternoon after showing homes. The seller invited me back in where she warmed us up.

Feb 09, 2019 05:04 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy, I add cocoa to my brownie recipe for a added touch to them.  Seems to work.

 

Feb 10, 2019 09:51 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Roy, I did not know until recently the importance of pure cocoa powder, not the usual drinking cocoa most of us are familiar.  The pure cocoa powder is an excellent source of antioxidants and also a very powerful natural appetite suppressant. It is a very healthy drink whether you are trying to lose weight or just having a mid-morning or mid=afternoon cup.

Feb 10, 2019 01:45 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback and your continued support are very much appreciated.

Feb 11, 2019 05:09 AM