March 11, 2010 Joint Breakfast Exchange
7:30-9:30am
La Fontaine Bleu
7514 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Cost: $25 members prepaid, $45 at door, $45 nonmembers
410-647-8167
March 3, 2010 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Speaker: Kathy Freeland, Freeland & Associates
Topic:Determining your Competitive Advantage
Carrol's Creek Restaurant
Annapolis, MD 21403
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
February 22, 2010 Connections and Conversations Event
5:00-7:00pm
Chop House Restaurant
Annapolis Town Center
Parole, MD
Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers
410-647-8167
February 11, 2010 Joint Breakfast Exchange
7:30-9:30am
La Fontaine Bleu
7514 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Cost: $25 members prepaid, $45 at door, $45 nonmembers
410-647-8167
February 3, 2010 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Topic: Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Carrol's Creek Restaurant
Annapolis, MD 21403
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
January 21, 2010 Forecasting Workshop
9:00-11:30am
115 West Street, 2nd Floor
Annapolis, MD 21401
Moderator/Presenter: Bob Shannon
Topic: Planning for 2010
Learn from one of the pros about the need, philosophy, and approach to setting the right course for your business and staying with it to keep it growing in a difficult economy!
Cost: There is a fee for this event; however, we are so confident in the value, that we will let you decide how much it was worth and pay at the end of the event.
January 11, 2010 Connections and Conversation Event
5:00-7:00pm
Federal House Bar and Grill
22 Market Space
Annapolis, MD 21401
Sponsored by: The Main Ingredient
Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers
January 6, 2010 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Topic: Make Email Marketing Your 2010 Resolution
Speaker: Gina Watkins, Development Director, DC Area, Constant Contact
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
December 16, 2009 Joint Breakfast Exchange
Four Points Sheraton (BWI Area)
Elm Road
Baltimore, MD
Cost: $25 members prepaid, $45 at door, $45 nonmembers
410-647-8167
December 2, 2009 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Topic: Your Business and the Value of Going Green
Speaker: Lex Birney, CEO and Managing General Partner of The Brick Companies
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
December 2, 2009 Connection Corner
EE Membership Information and Benefits
10:00-11:00am
Premier Planning Group
120 West Street 2nd floor , Annapolis, MD
Cost: FREE
November 16, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation Event
5:00-7:00pm
Mortons The Steakhouse
100 Westgate Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers
November 4, 2009 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Topic: The New Normal: Life After the Recession
Speaker: Richard O'Sullivan- internationally recognized economist and change expert
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
November 4, 2009 Connection Corner
EE Membership Information and Benefits
10:00-11:00am
Premier Planning Group
120 West Street 2nd floor , Annapolis, MD
Cost: FREE
October 27-28, 2009 Special Photography Event
Pete Albert, Photographer
all day event
Offering discounted rates for headshots and marketing images for EE members.
410-647-8167
October 26, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
5:00-7:00pm
Stoney River Steakhouse
2190 Annapolis Mall
Annapolis, MD 21114
Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers
Special Guest -- Dave Troy, Roundhouse Technologies/Beehive, President and CEO
Recognized by the Daily Record as an Innovator of the Year 2009
Recipient of the Baltimore Tech Council's Connector of the Year 2009
Dave will make a brief presentation on the "Co-Working Concept" and will be available for one-on-one discussion.
410-647-8167
October 21, 2009 Joint Breakfast Exchange
Crofton Country Club
1691 Crofton Parkway
Crofton, MD 21114
Cost: $25 members prepaid, $45 at door, $45 nonmembers
410-647-8167
October 7, 2009 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Topic: The Story of Success- JENGA!
Speaker: Leslie Scott, creator of worldwide game, JENGA
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
September 15, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
5:30-7:30pm
Rooftops and Tapas
Spend the evening on the RBC Wealth Management rooftop patio while sampling sangria and tapas overlooking the City of Annapolis.
RBC Wealth Management
115 West Street, suite 400
Annapolis, MD
Cost: Members- $10, Non-members- $15
410-647-8167
Online Reservation Form
September 2, 2009 Monthly Meeting
Topic: Franchising- Powerful Lessons for All Entrepreneurs
Speaker: Gayle Becker, E-Source
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
August 18, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
Evening Signature Mixer
7:00-9:00pm
Homestead Gardens
743 West Central Avenue
Davidsonville, MD 21035
call 410-647-8167
Sponsors: Gordon Biersch, Fields of Heather, California Tortilla, Punks Backyard Grill, Cakes Across America
Cost: FREE for members, $ 15 nonmembers
410-647-8167
August 12, 2009 Joint Breakfast Exchange
Conference Center at Maritime Institute
692 Maritime Blvd.
Linthicum, MD 21401
410-859-5700
Cost: $25 members prepaid, $45 at door, $45 nonmembers
410-647-8167
August 5, 2009 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Topic: PRS Guitars: Niche Marketing At Its Best
Speaker: Jack Higginbotham, President of Paul Reed Smith Guitars, Limited Partnership
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
July 29-30, 2009 Special Photography Event
Pete Albert, Photographer
all day event
Offering discounted rates for headshots and marketing images for EE members.
410-647-8167
July 22 , 2009 Cocktails and Conversations
Drink Specials, Music & Fun Networking on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay
5:30-7:30pm
Host and Sponsor: Lola's Sunset Grille (Hemingways on Kent Island)
357 Pier 1 Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-CRAB
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
410-647-8167
July 1, 2009 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Topic: Client Trouble- Dealing with It
Speaker: Robert McFarland, Attorney at Law & Mediator
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
June 17, 2009 Joint Breakfast Exchange
Sheraton Hotel
173 Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
7:30am-9:30am
Cost: $25 members, $45 non-members
410-647-8167
June 16, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
West End Grill
2049 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
410-647-8167
June 3, 2009 Monthly Luncheon
Topic: National Visibility- Why and How to React
Speaker: Elizabeth Smith, President of Transitional Sizes, Inc.
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
May 19, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
Host and Sponsor: Sheraton Hotel
173 Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
20% off drinks, free appetizers
410-647-8167
May 6, 2009 Monthly Luncheon
Topic: What Smart Business Owners are Doing in Lean Times
Speaker: Christopher A. Eddings Publisher and President, The (Maryland) Daily Record
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
April 23, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
5:30pm-7:30pm
Host: Westin Hotel,100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Sponsor: Ken Handy, Associate Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Happy hour pricing on drinks and free appetizers. Everyone who attends will get a coupon from the Westin for a free appetizer and glass of wine, when they come back for dinner.
410-647-8167
April 1, 2009 Monthly Luncheon
Topic: Lessons Learned
Speaker: Dr. Anthony Baker, Highly successful entrepreneur and currently Instructional Specialist in Entrepreneurial Studies Institute at Anne Arundel Community College
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members
410-647-8167
March 24, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
Topic: How to Seal the Deal in Tough Times
Host: Brenda Speis, Bank Annapolis Bank Manager
Bank Annapolis
1000 Bestgate Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
410-647-8167
March 24, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
Topic: How to Seal the Deal in Tough Times
Host: Brenda Speis, Bank Annapolis Bank Manager
Bank Annapolis
1000 Bestgate Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
410-647-8167
March 4, 2009 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Topic: How to Seal the Deal in Tough Times
Suzi Pomerantz: Author, Speaker, and Master Executive Coach
11:30am-1:30pm
Severn Inn
Annapolis, MD 21401
Cost: $30 members, $42 non-members, $25 students, walk-ins add $5; members can bring guests at member rate if they register online
410-647-8167
February 24, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation
5:30-7:30pm
Sponsored by Hard Bean Cafe and Booksellers
36 Market Space
Annapolis, MD 21401
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
410-647-8167
February 12, 2009 Joint Breakfast Exchange
7:30-9:30am
La Fountaine Bleu
7514 Ritchie Hwy
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-647-8167
February 4, 2009 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
11:30-1:30pm
Severn Inn
Topic: Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards
Speakers: Winners of the 3 awards
Cost: $30 members; $42 for nonmembers, $25 for students; walk-ins, add $5. Members can bring guests at member rate if they register online.
410-647-8167
January 22, 2009 Cocktails and Conversation Meeting
5:30-7:30pm
DoubleTree Hotel
Riva Road, Annapolis, MD
$10 members, $15 non-members
Sponsored by Best Connections Travel
January 7, 2009 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
11:30pm-1:30pm
Severn Inn
Topic: Social Networking- An Edge for your Business
Speaker: Liz Thibodeau - (click for her bio), Take One Digital Media
Cost: $30 members; $42 for nonmembers, $25 for students; walk-ins, add $5. Members can bring guests at member rate if they register online.
410-647-8167
December 17, 2008 Joint Chamber Breakfast
7:30am-9:30am
Four Points Sheraton (BWI Location)
Participating groups include: Crofton Chamber, Severna Park Chamber, Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber, Bowie Chamber, Entrepreneurs' Exchange, and Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chambers.
Cost: Members: $25, $45 at door; $45 Nonmembers
December 3, 2008 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
11:30am-1:30pm
Severn Inn
Topic: "Move Your Business From Survive to THRIVE!!!"
Speaker: Rob Levit, Multi-directional artist: Guitarist and leader of Rob Levit Trio, painter, poet, writer; he brings creative thinking to schools, communities and the business world
Cost: Members: $30, $42 Nonmembers
November 5, 2008 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
11:30am-1:30pm
Severn Inn
Topic: Protecting Your Business From The "Bad Guys"
Speakers from the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office Michael Cogan, Kristin Fleckenstein, Communications Director
Cost: Members: $30, $42 Nonmembers
October 22, 2008 Joint Business Breakfast
7:30-9:30am
Crofton Country Club
1691 Crofton Parkway
Crofton, MD 21114
410.721.3111 (directions only)
Cost: Members: $25 advance payment, $45 at door Nonmembers: $45
Participating Organizations: Entrepreneur's Exchange, Greater Severna Park Chamber, Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber, West Anne Arundel County Chamber, Greater Crofton Chamber
October 16, 2008 Cocktails and Conversation
Oktoberfest: A German celebration of food and drink
6:00-8:00pm
Hosted by: Douglas deBoard, Ann Alsina, Nancy Badertscher, and Pat Troy
Twin Harbors Picnic Pavilion and Beach
Cost: $25 members (includes spouses, partners, employees), $30 nonmembers
October 1, 2008 Monthly Luncheon
Topic: "Defying the Odds: Excelling in Today's Business Environment"
Speaker: Steve Black, a Brian Tracy Trainer
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Steve Black is one of the most in-demand trainers in the acclaimed Brian Tracy organization, which focuses on entrepreneurial success.
Cost: $30 members, $42 nonmembers
September 10, 2008 Monthly Luncheon
Topic: "Ideas into Dollars"
Speaker: George Hepburn, Dynasplint
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bring lots of business cards and tell lots of people who you are and what your business does- one on one!
Cost: $30 members, $42 nonmembers
August 13, 2008 Joint Breakfast Exchange
7:30-9:30am
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Linthicum, MD
Groups Participating: Entrepreneur's Exchange, Greater Severna Park Chamber, Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber, West Anne Arundel County Chamber, Greater Crofton Chamber, Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber
Cost: $25 members (with advance payment), $45 at door;
$45 nonmembers
August 6, 2008 Monthly Luncheon
Topic: "Power Networking"
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bring lots of business cards and tell lots of people who you are and what your business does- one on one!
Cost: $30 members, $42 nonmembers
July 30, 2008 Cocktails & Conversations
Theme: "Paradise in Magothyville"
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Margaritas and cheeseburgers - and lots of Jimmy Buffett music! Flip Flops encouraged.
Hosts: Jane Tyson and Jennifer Campion, Citibank Smith Barney
Cost: $25 members, $30 nonmembers
July 9, 2008 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Speaker: Melissa Carrier, Dingman Center, University of Maryland
Topic: What Angel Investors Can do for the Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner
12:00-1:30pm
Yellowfin Restaurant
Cost: $30 for members; $42 for non-members; $25 for students; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
July 1, 2008 Cocktails & Conversations
6:00-8:00pm
Host: Mike McNees, Syndicus, Inc.
Place: Syndicus, Inc. - Annapolis, MD
$25 for members; $30 for non-members
410-647-8167
June 18, 2008 Joint Breakfast Exchange
Annapolis Sheraton, 173 Jennifer Road
June 4, 2008 Monthly Luncheon
Speaker: Tony Teano, Intern Coordinator at Anne Arundel Community College
Topic: Consider Interns for Your Business
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; $25 for students; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
May 20, 2008 Cocktails and Conversations
Irish Beer, Food and Fun
SARA-Tech
2137 Espey Court
Crofton, MD 21114
$25 members, $30 nonmembers; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
May 7, 2008 Monthly Luncheon
Speaker: Steve Cohen, Jason's Music Center
Topic: How to Handle Irate Customers
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; $25 for students; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
May 3, 2008 Taste of Entrepreneurship Seminar Series
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold Campus
8:30am- 1:00pm
Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmembers
April 17, 2008 Joint Breakfast Exchange
Hella Restaurant
Millersville, MD
7:30-9:30am
Cost: $25 members, $45 nonmembers
April 2, 2008 Monthly Luncheon
Speaker: David Vinjamuri
Topic: Accidental Branding
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; $25 for students; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
March 19, 2008 Cocktails and Conversations
Irish Beer, Food and Fun
CNR Insurance, Inc.
166 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
$25 members, $30 nonmembers; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
March 5, 2008 Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Speaker: Alicia Rodriguez, M.A., P.C.C
Topic: Generosity: Building a Profitable Business Based on Generosity
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
February 28, 2008 Cocktails and Conversation
Fondue, Wine, Friends, and Fun!
Boys and Girls Club of Annapolis
$25 for members; $35 for non-members
6:30-8:30pm
410-647-8167
February 12, 2008 Joint Breakfast Meeting
La Fountain Bleu
$25 for members; $45 for non-members
7:30-9:30am
410-647-8167
February 6, 20008 Monthly Luncheon
Speaker: Chris Mann
Topic:Branding the McDonald's Way
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
January 31, 2008Cocktails and Conversation
Chili, Cornbread, and Corona
6:30-8:30pm
Pat Troy's home
Meeting fee: $25 members, $35 nonmembers. Member may bring guest at the member rate if payment is made by the member online using credit card.
January 9, 2008 Luncheon Meeting
Speaker: Dan W. Harris, Premier Planning Group Financial Services
Topic: Growing Your Business- Through Focus of Time, Talent & Alliances
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
December 14, 2007 Joint Business Exchange Breakfast
7:30-9:30am
Key West Restaurant
BWI Ramada 7253 Parkway Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
Cost: Member: $20. with Advance Payment; $40. at the Door; Non-members: $40.
Participating Organizations: Entrepreneur's Exchange Greater Severna Park Chamber Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber West Anne Arundel County Chamber Greater Crofton Chamber Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber
December 5, 2007 Luncheon Meeting
Speaker: Ron McKie, Turning Point Hypnotherapy Strategies & Acupuncture
Topic: The Secret of What "The Secret" Doesn't Tell You!
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
November 7, 2007 Luncheon Meeting
Topic: Edu-Marketing on the Web
Speaker: Jack Guerin, Internet Marketing Consultant
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
October 24, 2007 - Joint Breakfast Exchange
Entrepreneur's Exchange Invites You to Join Other Business Leaders from all over the County.
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Location: Crofton Country Club, 1691 Crofton Parkway, Crofton, MD
Event includes two rounds of Table Rotations (opportunity to introduce yourself and business to potential clients). Optional third round for those wishing to stay longer.
Participating Organizations:
Entrepreneur's Exchange, Greater Severna Park Chamber, Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber, West Anne Arundel County Chamber, Greater Crofton Chamber, Balto/Wash. Corridor Chamber, BNI
Cost: Member: $20. with Advance Payment; $40. at the Door; Non-members: $40.
October 11, 2007 Cocktails and Conversation
"EE Oktoberfest" - Hosted by Ron and Colette McKie, Douglas DeBoard, Sean O'Neill, Ann Alsina and Yarrow, this event will have all of the elements of an Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany... decorations, hats, beer tasting, music, German food and more.
We'll be tasting soft pretzels, German pate, butterkase, wursts, potato salad, and specialty cheeses. This event will have beer tasting of different styles and types of beer, rating of them with discussion and a prize to the big Winner with the most correct answers. You are invited to bring your own Stein/Krug if you have one.
Turning Point Office Suites Bowie, MD
SPACE LIMITED
Online Reservation Form or call 410-647-8167. Major credit cards accepted. $25 EE members, $35 nonmembers.
October 3, 2007 Luncheon Meeting
Topic: Grace Under Pressure
Speaker: Lisa Baden, WTOP News Radio & ABC TV 7's traffic announcer
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
September 20, 2007 Conversation & Cocktails
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CBay Advisory Group
Crownsville, MD 21032
adam@cbayadvisory.com
EE Luncheon Meeting
September 5, 2007
Topic: The Accidental Entrepreneur
Speaker: Ahni (nationally known dress designer)
Yellowfin Restaurant
$30 for members; $42 for non-members; walk-ins add $5
410-647-8167
Spotlighted Member:
Dee Ann Donnelly
Donnelly Signs
410-384-9310
dadonnelly@comcast.net
Joint Networking Breakfast
August 15, 2007 - 7:30 am to 9:30 am
Where: Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
692 Maritime Blvd., Linthicum, MD 21090
See www.ccmit.org for directions.
Who: Eleven Chambers are participating, including Entrepreneurs Exchange.
EE Mixer
June 27th from 6-8pm
Sara Poldmae
Meadow Hill Wellness
207 Ridgely Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
Joint Chamber Mixer Breakfast
June 13 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Doubletree Hotel, (Off Riva Road) Annapolis, MD
Groups participating:
Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber
Greater Severna Park Chamber
Crofton Chamber
West Anne Arundel County Chamber
Entrepreneurs Exchange
May 30th 5:30 - 7:30 pm - EE "Conversation & Cocktails" Event
Host: Ann Alsina, Premier Planning
115 West Street, Annapolis, MD
March 29th 5:30 - 7:30 pm - EE "Conversation & Cocktails" Event
at the home of Pat Troy in the Arnold, MD
Join us for Conversation and Cocktails at the home of Pat and Steve Troy, in Arnold, overlooking Dividing Creek. Pat will be preparing an elegant Southern-style array of tasty treats, to be enjoyed along with cocktails, beer, wine or soda. We are planning for great weather for sitting on the decks and enjoying the treetops and water views. And, of course, it is in these informal settings that some of the best business connections happen. Dress - business casual.
February 20th 8:00 am - EE "In Home" Event
at the home of Nancy Badertscher, in the Annapolis area
Entrepreneur's Exchange will hold it's 2nd In-Home Business Mixer, with a twist. Hear the New Orleans jazz...taste the flavors of New Orleans...experience the friendly atmosphere of New Orleans right here in Annapolis.
January 15th 7:00pm - EE "In Home" Event
At the home of Rob Levit, jazz musician, resident artist at Maryland Hall and 49 WEST Cafe
Guitarist, composer and educator Rob Levit has been described by the Ottawa International Jazz Festival as "...one of the finest young guitarists on today's jazz scene." He is the recipient of numerous grants and awards including the 2000 Chamber Music America New Works.
To learn more about Rob and his career as a jazz musician please visit his web site at www.roblevit.com.
