Résumé prep
Feb. 21 — Quick tips on résumé design, development and refinement. 1 to 2 p.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Enroll at mwejobs.com.
Diversity training for employers
Feb. 22 — Washington County Job Center will offer “Diversity in the Workplace” training for employers. Keith Merkey, a trainer with Maryland’s Commission on Human Relations, will be the presenter. 7:30 a.m., continental breakfast; 8 to 10:30 a.m., presentations. Washington County Department of Social Services, 122 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Reservations are required. Call 301-393-8255 or send an email to jmcnamee@dllr.state.md.us.
Chamber orientation
Feb. 22 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s orientation. 9 to 10 a.m. Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 28 W. Washington St., Suite 200, Hagerstown. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Professionals Networking Together
Feb. 23 — PNT2, or Professionals Networking Together. 7:30 to 9 a.m. The Improved Order of Red Men Tribe 84 on Lappans Road in Williamsport. The group is looking for professionals who want to grow their business through networking. Spots open are for a mortgage lender, Realtor, fitness trainer, event planner and commercial insurance. For more information, call Jan Colbert at 304-267-6639 or send an email to jancolbert1@allstate.com.
Basic tax workshop for small businesses
Feb. 23 — SCORE will offer a basic tax workshop for small businesses. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Technical Innovation Center at Hagerstown Community College, room 323, Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown. Snow date is March 1. Free. To register, call 240-500-2236.
Membership meeting
Feb. 23 — Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership meeting. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Paul’s Restaurant at Oakland Church, 70 Oakland Terrace, Charles Town, W.Va. $10 for members, $12 for guests. Bring a canned good or other donation for Jefferson County Community Ministries. Raffle tickets will be sold. Call 304-725-2055 or send an email to info@jeffersoncountywvchamber.org.
Options for selling a home
Feb. 23 — Gosia Carter with RE/MAX Achievers will explain options for selling a home. 6 p.m. Boonsboro Free Library, 401 Potomac St., Boonsboro. Registration is encouraged. Call 301-432-5723, or go to www.washcolibrary.org or www.facebook.com/boonsborobranchWCFL.
Veterans seminar
Feb. 24 — Veterans seminar on “The Successful Résumé.” To attend, call John Hamilton at 301-393-8221 or send an email to jrhamilton@dllr.state.md.us.
ABC seminar
Feb. 24 — Cumberland Valley Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors will offer a luncheon seminar with retired U.S. Navy Capt. John Shanton, who will discuss marketing military/federal contracts. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ABC office, 530 N. Locust St., Hagerstown. $35 for members, $55 for nonmembers. Deadline to register is Feb. 17. Call 301-739-1190 or send an email to darlene@abccvc.com.
History and homes tour
Feb. 25 — Shultz Realty will offer a history and home tour featuring several homes for sale and a brief history of the area by a local historian. Transportation by shuttle provided. Meet at Quality Hotel Conference Center in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Registration, 8:30 to 9 a.m.; tour starts at 9 a.m. Free. To RSVP, call 304-725-0009 or go to www.shultzrealty.com.
Interviewing techniques
Feb. 27 — Learn employers’ tips about successful interviewing. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Disability services
Feb. 28 — The Division of Rehabilitation Services at the Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. 10 a.m. to noon. Call 301-791-4760.
Disability services
Feb. 29 — The Division of Rehabilitation Services at the Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. 1 to 3 p.m. Call 301-791-4760.
Washington County Business Awards
Feb. 29 — Awards event featuring comedian and motivational speaker David Ferrell. 5 to 6 p.m., cocktails; 6:15 p.m., dinner; 7:30 p.m., entertainment and awards program. Hager Hall Grand Ballroom, 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. $50 per person. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Rise & Shine Breakfast
March 2 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County’s Rise & Shine Breakfast. Kelly Tanksley from the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Library will speak. 7:15 a.m. Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. $15 for members, $23 for nonmembers. Call 304-267-4841, send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org or go to www.berkeleycounty.org.
Construction trades competition
March 3 — Cumberland Valley Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors’ construction trades competition. Contestants will compete in electrical; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration; and plumbing categories. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ABC-Barr Construction Institute, 530 N. Locust St., Hagerstown. Call 301-739-1190 or send an email to abccvc@myactv.net.
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