The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Department of Economic Development (DED) celebrate Business Appreciation Week annually to showcase and celebrate local businesses. This year Business Appreciation Week (BAW) will be May 5-9 and will feature special events and activities to thank businesses of all sizes for their contributions to the county’s economy and quality of life.

This year’s theme, “Celebrating the Spirit of Entrepreneurship,” recognizes the companies that show the grit, determination, perseverance and passion to succeed. The week will include special events, workshops, networking activities and personal visits with county business owners by the BOCC and staff from Calvert County Government agencies.

Schedule of Events (Please note seating is limited at most events and advanced online registration is required at www.ecalvert.com.)

Monday, May 5

12:30-7:30 p.m., “Celebrating Entrepreneurship – Building Blocks for Success” conference for small business professionals and entrepreneurs. Featuring workshops on business start-up, business financing and marketing development. This conference will also include an expo featuring small business resource providers and wrap up with a networking reception.

Register by email or by calling 410-535-4583. An agenda and details on each workshop can be found at www.ecalvert.com.

Tuesday, May 6

Noon-4:30 p.m., Company site visits with Ambassador Teams, including BOCC, various locations.

6:30-8:30 p.m., Open House Networking Event, hosted by the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance, Calvert Career and Technology Academy and Lusby Business Association; free. Calvert Career and Technology Academy, 330 Dorsey Road, Prince Frederick. Call 866-517-0477 or email info@calvertcountymba.org.

Wednesday, May 7

6-8 p.m., Women’s Business Roundtable Networking Event, cohosted with DED by the Small Business & Technology Development Center; free, but seating is limited. College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick campus. Call 301-535-4583 or email kmacadams@csmd.edu.

Thursday, May 8

5:30-7 p.m., Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer, hosted by Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC, 132 Main Street, Prince Frederick; free. Call 410-535-2577; www.calvertchamber.org.

For more information on Calvert County’s BAW, including updates on planned activities and events, or to learn about the many services the county offers the business community, contact the DED at 410-535-4583, or 301-855-1880; by email at info@ecalvert.com; or visit www.ecalvert.com.

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