If you are a young professional, or if you employ them, check out Business Volunteers Unlimited’s GIVE Program. The program, which is currently seeking applicants for its class of 2012, is an outstanding personal and professional development opportunity for young professionals.
GIVE, Getting Involved in Volunteer Experiences, is designed to raise awareness among young professionals about the growing need for volunteerism and to engage them in the community while providing educational seminars to help them develop as civic leaders. Apply today!
The 2012 GIVE Class will run from February to December 2012. The core components of the program are monthly learning seminars and workshops, volunteer opportunities and networking events. GIVE participants are asked to commit about six hours per month to the program. In addition, each classmate will participate in a group project which will enhance the cohort experience, build leadership among colleagues and peers, and create continued awareness of effective volunteerism and community involvement strategies.
Tuition for the first year of the program is $1,000. The application deadline is December 14, 2011. Learn more and download the application here. If you have any questions, contact Rachel Shuster at (410) 366-6030, Ext. 217 or rshuster@bvumaryland.org.
Join members of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, along with members of other area business organizations, for a special networking event on Wednesday, August 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
Now in its seventh year, Baltimore the Region will bring together professionals from around the Baltimore area for a fun evening of networking and sharing ideas.
Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Register online, or contact Kristen Solis at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or ksolis@mdchamber.org.
The Maryland Chamber’s Business Development Council will continue its series of “On the Road” meetings on Thursday, March 17, at 8:30 a.m., when the Council meets with Ronald Peterson, President of The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System.
“On the Road” is a series of small group meetings to provide senior executives from small and minority owned businesses the opportunity to network with some of the region’s top leaders. Learn more about their leadership styles and what makes them tick. The events also provide attendees the opportunity to learn how small and minority owned companies can compete for business with some of the state’s larger companies and institutions.
If you are interested in attending, contact Gail Lemke at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or glemke@mdchamber.org. In addition to the March 17 meeting, upcoming “On The Road” meetings include:
- May 18 – With SAIC
- June 22 – With Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker
The Business Development Council is the Chamber’s committee that works to assist small, medium-size and minority-owned businesses to grow and prosper. If you’d like to attend an upcoming meeting or would like more information, contact Greg Buckler at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or gbuckler@mdchamber.org.
The Maryland Chamber’s Business Development Council will continue its series of “On the Road” meetings in 2011. This year’s meetings will kickoff on Thursday, January 27, at 8:30 a.m., when the Council meets with Ronald Peterson, President of The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System.
“On the Road” is a series of small group meetings to provide senior executives from small and minority owned businesses the opportunity to network with some of the region’s top leaders. The events also provide attendees the opportunity to learn how small and minority owned companies can compete for business with some of the state’s larger companies and institutions.
Upcoming On the Road events include:
- February 16 – Charles Morton, Partner with Venable
- May 18 – SAIC
The Business Development Council is the Chamber’s committee that works to assist small, medium-size and minority-owned businesses to grow and prosper. If you’d like to attend an upcoming meeting or would like more information, contact Greg Buckler at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or gbuckler@mdchamber.org.
