Nov. 26 — Learn how to use reduce time and effort while accessing more employment opportunities. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Veterans seminar
Nov. 27 — Veterans seminar on job search methods. To attend the workshop, call Eric Davis at 301-393-8219 or send an email to edavis@dllr.state.md.us.
Morning Mixer
Nov. 28 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Morning Mixer. Light continental breakfast provided. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 241 Railway Lane, Hagerstown. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Disability services
Nov. 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.
Women’s Network
Nov. 28 — Women’s Network program on “Holiday Entertaining Made Simple.” 5 p.m. registration; 6 p.m. speed networking; 6:15 p.m. workshop. Purple Iris, 1956 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. Registration costs $25 to $50. Call 304-267-4841 or send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org.
Disability services
Multichamber mixer
Rise and Shine Breakfast
Nov. 30 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County’s Rise and Shine Breakfast. Mark Baldwin, Martinsburg’s city manager, will give an update on the city. 7:15 a.m., coffee and conversation; 7:30 a.m., breakfast buffet; 8 to 9 a.m., program. Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. $15 for chamber members; $23 for nonmembers. Call 304-267-4841 or send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org.
Disability services
Dec. 4 — 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
Dec. 5 — 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.
Résumé review
Dec. 6 — Résumé review with a certified professional résumé writer. Participants need to bring a current résumé and must have completed the résumé builder in Maryland’s Workforce Exchange. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Enroll at https://mwejobs.maryland.gov.
Eggs and Issues
Dec. 5 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues. Dana Thompson, director of federal relations for the State of Maryland, will discuss the fiscal cliff’s impact on the economy of Maryland and Washington County. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Ramada Plaza Hotel, 1718 Underpass Way, Hagerstown. $15 for members; $25 for nonmembers; $30 for registrations received after Dec. 3. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Hub City REIA
Dec. 6 — Hub City Real Estate Investment Association meeting will feature Peter Gauthier, who will discuss wholesaling. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Courtyard Marriott, 17270 Valley Mall Road, Hagerstown. Free for Hub City REIA members; $10 for nonmembers. Go to www.hubcityreia.com.
Reception for newly elected officials
Dec. 6 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce will host a reception for Hagerstown’s newly elected mayor, David S. Gysberts, and new members of the Hagerstown City Council and Washington County Board of Education. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. 5 to 7 p.m. Potomac Walk, 38 Potomac St., Hagerstown. Free.
Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum
Dec. 6 — Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum featuring success stories from Bloomery Plantation Distillery and Black Dog Coffee. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., networking; 6:30 to 8 p.m., program. The Inn at Charles Town, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va. Free. Call 304-728-3255 or send an email to info@jcda.net.
Job center orientation/job search basics
Dec. 7 — Learn about the center, as well as tips for how to approach job searches, get organized and where to find job leads. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Holiday Bash for Businesses
Dec. 7 — Tables will be offered to companies or groups who would like to host their holiday party without the cost of renting an entire venue. Hors d’oeuvres, 7 to 7:45 p.m.; dinner, 7:45 to 9 p.m.; event ends at 11 p.m. Entertainment by a DJ. Open bar. Hager Hall Conference and Event Center, 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. $45 per person; $40 per person for groups of 10 or more. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Call 888-528-6738 or 301-733-5100.
Emotional intelligence workshop
Dec. 7 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County will present Wanet Tyson, who will discuss how emotional intelligence is vital to becoming a top-performing business professional. 8 to 11:30 a.m. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, room 1101, 13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, W.Va. $25 for chamber members; $35 for nonmembers. To register, all 304-267-4841 or send an email to chamber@berkeleycounty.org.
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