| |
|
|
Lunch Mixer Wednesday, May 28, noon to 1:30 pm Entrepreneurs at the Wheaton Business Incubator with: John Korpela, Manager, Business Innovation Network Montgomery County Department of Economic Development - Meet the businesses and visit the business center that fosters the growth and success of start-up companies and entrepreneurs. Sponsored by: Wheaton Business Innovation Center/WBIC - The custom-designed business center in the heart of downtown Wheaton providing office space and support services for local small businesses. - Location: Wheaton Business Innovation Center 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700, Wheaton, MD 20902 (Wheaton South Building at Westfield Wheaton Mall) - Lunch from Baja Fresh - Mix & Network with Other Businesses $10 in advance, $15 at the door / call 301-949-0080 for information. Download May 28 Mixer reservation form TASTE OF WHEATON Sunday, May 18, 2008, from 11:00am-5:00pm Location: Reedie Drive and Grandview Avenue in downtown Wheaton. - Take the Metro to the Wheaton Station, or free parking is available at the public parking garages at Westfield Wheaton Mall and the county's Ennalls Avenue garage. This day-long festival will feature food, children's rides and live music performances by local bands, performances for families & children. - Admission and children's rides are free - Food samples are $1.00 each. For more information, call the Wheaton events line at 240-777-8115. Happy Hour Networking Event Thursday, May 8, 2008, 5:00 to 7:00pm - Co-Sponsored by the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce and Women Business Owners of Montgomery County www.wbo-mc.com This is an opportunity for networking with more people in our community. Location: PJ Rice Bistro, featuring Pan-Asian Cuisine 11160 Veirs Mill Road, #164 in Westfield Wheaton Mall / 301-933-8668 - The restaurant is on the ground level with ample parking No entrance fee; each person pays their own order at the restaurant RSVP to Maureen Carrington: 301-651-3257 / fax: 301-576-4511 email: MCarrington@Month-Off.com W&K Chamber Networking Lunch Friday, May 2, 2008, 11:30am-1:00pm Location: PJ Rice Bistro, featuring Pan-Asian Cuisine 11160 Veirs Mill Road, #164 in Westfield Wheaton Mall / 301-933-8668 - The restaurant is on the ground level with ample parking Lunch will cost $12 per person; pay at the restaurant RSVP to Maureen Carrington: 301-651-3257 / fax: 301-576-4511 email: MCarrington@Month-Off.com Breakfast Mixer Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 7:30-9:00am Report from Annapolis – 2008 Maryland Legislative Session - Speakers: Richard Madaleno, State Senator, District 18 Al Carr & Jeff Waldstreicher, Delegates, District 18 - Join our local legislators as they report on the MD General Assembly’s 425th Annapolis Session that began January 9 and adjourns April 7. This is the third year in a row that we have had this popular event. - The Maryland General Assembly meets in Annapolis each year for 90 days to act on more than 2300 bills including the State’s annual budget. The 425th Session began January 9, 2008 and ended April 7, 2008. - Also, join us for the Election and Installation of the 2008 Chamber Board of Directors - Location: Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church 10123 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 Park in church lot across Connecticut Avenue; click link below for MAP/DIRECTIONS TO WARNER - Continental Breakfast - Mix & Network with Other Businesses $5 in advance (option for members) or $10 at the door/non-members Call 301-949-0080 for more information. Our 24th WKCC Annual Community Awards Banquet Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 6:00 to 9:00pm At Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard 2621 University Boulevard West, Wheaton, MD 20902 - Call 301-949-0080 for details; or email wkchamber@wkchamber.org The Chamber will celebrate the connection and goodwill between businesses, schools, citizens, and public safety workers in the Wheaton & Kensington community. Help us give thanks to those nominated in each of the award categories. - $30 in advance or $35 at the door - See the event photos taken by Mike Colella (301-942-2852) at www.colellaphoto.com/WKawards08/index.html There won't be a March Mixer – Spring Break W&K Chamber Networking Lunch Thursday, March 20, 2008, 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Hollywood East Café on the Boulevard - 240-290-9988 2621 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902 - No entrance fee; pay for own lunch order RSVP to Maureen Carrington: 301-651-3257 / fax: 301-576-4511 email: m.carrington@foundationfundinggroup.com Breakfast Mixer Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 7:30-9:00am Local High School Academies and the Business Community Find out: - What is happening at our local High School Academies - How they can be a resource to your organization - Why these programs prepare students for careers Speakers: -- Greg Bowman, Coordinator of Academies, John F. Kennedy High School, 1901 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-929-2100 / Kennedy High School website -- Sylvia Burke, Academy Head, Academy of Finance, Business Mgmt and Mktg, Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Rd, Kensington, MD 20895 301-929-2200 / Einstein High School website -- Michael Hunt, Director of Academies, / read The Wheaton Academy Newsletter Wheaton High School, 12601 Dalewood Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906 301-929-2050 / Wheaton High School website Location: Crossway Community Center - 301-929-2505 3015 Upton Drive, Kensington, MD 20895 - To get there, turn north on East Avenue, off of University Blvd. by the McDonald’s, make an immediate left onto Upton Drive. Continue on Upton Drive until it ends. Come up the stairs in the middle of the building and enter through the canopied doors. - Continental Breakfast - Mix & Network with Other Businesses $5 in advance (option for members) or $10 at the door/non-members Call 301-949-0080 for more information. W&K Chamber Networking Lunch Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Buffalo Wings & Beer Restaurant - 301-949-1002 11123 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902/across from Westfield Wheaton Mall - No entrance fee; pay for own lunch order RSVP to Maureen Carrington: 301-651-3257 / fax: 301-576-4511 email: m.carrington@foundationfundinggroup.com Breakfast Mixer Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 7:30-9:00am Update on Bozzuto Development Projects in Wheaton with Toby Bozzuto, Executive Vice President, Bozzuto Development Company www.bozzuto.com - Speaking about planned mixed-use development projects in downtown Wheaton. - Metropointe: located above the Wheaton Metro station with new Kiss & Ride facilities, residential and retail space, is an integral part of the city's revitilization. - Metro Plaza at Wheaton Square: located adjacent to the Wheaton Metro station, the project will encompass Class A office space and street level retail. - Location: Wheaton Regional Library - 240-777-0678 11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 Enter in the lower level parking lot entrance - Continental Breakfast - Mix & Network with Other Businesses $5 in advance (option for members) or $10 at the door/non-members Call 301-949-0080 for more information. Holiday Mixer Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 5:00-7:00pm Location: Royal Mile Pub www.royalmilepub.com 2407 Price Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 / 301-946-4511 Let’s celebrate the season with an evening at Wheaton’s festive local pub,featuring a modern interpretation of Celtic cuisine. The bar has over 75 different Scottish malts, and several Irish malts. The pub also has an extensive variety of imported and microbrew beers. - Price Includes Soft Drinks & Appetizers - Door Prizes - Cash Bar - Mix & Network with Other Businesses & Organizations (We typically have mixers on the fourth Wed. of the month, but this month, due to the holidays, we are changing to the third Wed.) - $15 in advance, $20 at the door Call 301-949-0080 for more information. W&K Chamber Networking Lunch Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Los Chorros Restaurant 2420 Blueridge Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 - Public parking closeby, across from the Chamber office - Each pays for their own lunch order RSVP to Maureen Carrington: 301-651-3257 / fax: 301-576-4511 email: m.carrington@foundationfundinggroup.com W&K Chamber-sponsored BLOOD DRIVE Friday, November 30, 2007, 3:00-8:00pm To schedule your Life-saving donation, please contact: Maureen Carrington: 301-651-3257 / fax: 301-576-4511 email: m.carrington@foundationfundinggroup.com ~ Appointments are strongly preferred ~ Location: the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department 10620 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 1-800-GIVE-LIFE / www.my-redcross.org Breakfast Mixer Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 7:30-9:00am Digital Photography Tips/Marketing Small Businesses Sponsored by: - Mike Colella of Colella Photography with a Presentation of Digital Photography Tips 301-942-2853 / www.colellaphoto.com Also speaking: - Dan Robinson of MD Small Business Development Center on Marketing Small Businesses 301-403-0504 / www.mdsbdc.umd.edu Location: the Aspen Hill Club www.aspenhillclub.com / 301-598-5200 14501 Homecrest Road, Wheaton, MD 20906 - Continental Breakfast - Mix & Network with Other Businesses - Door Prizes $5 in advance (option for members) or $10 at the door/non-members Call 301-949-0080 for more information. Breakfast Mixer Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 7:30-9:00am Estate Planning and Financial Advice Sponsored by: Law Office of David A. Lucas, LLC (301-215-7766) www.LucasLawOffice.com - David A. Lucas will talk about: 3 Common Estate Planning Myths & How to Avoid Them Also speaking: - Mike Duffy on: Preparing Your Financial Future Duffy Agency / Allstate Insurance Co. (301-933-7201) www.allstate.com/heatherduffy Location: Kensington Town Hall 3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895 - Continental Breakfast - Mix & Network with Other Businesses - Door Prizes $5 in advance (option for members) or $10 at the door/non-members Call 301-949-0080 for more information. Evening Mixer Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 5:00-7:00pm at a new restaurant in Westfield Wheaton PJ Rice Bistro featuring their distinctive Pan-Asian dishes 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Space 164, Wheaton, MD 20902 in Westfield Wheaton Mall, on the lower level by JCPenney - sponsored by: Montgomery County Commuter Services (301-770-7665) Sandra L. Brecher – Administrator www.montgomerycountymd.gov/commute will talk about the new Silver Spring Transit Center and Commuter issues - also speaking: Mike Salinas of the Wheaton Urban District (240-777-8100) on Wheaton transportation and Safety issues - Price includes Appetizers & Soft Drinks - Door Prizes - Cash Bar - Mix & Network with Other Businesses & Organizations $15 in advance or $20 at the door Call 301-949-0080 for more information. There is no August Breakfast Mixer – Summer Break The fourth Wednesday of every month (except for a Summer Break this August) is saved for the Chamber’s Breakfast Mixers. Be sure and reserve the dates. Breakfast Mixer Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 7:30-9:00am Business Recycling & Going Green From the Business-to-Business Recycling Program at TRI www.BizRecycling.com Tips on: - setting up an efficient, cost-effective, and successful recycling program - saving money by reducing waste; contracting with a recycling collection company Presenters: Nora Lee, President, TRI; Christina Caravoulias, Deputy Project Manager; and Barbara Hutchison, Director, Communications Division And speaking on MD Environmental Issues: Jane E. Lawton, MD Delegate, District 18, Montgomery County Member, Environmental Matters Committee and Task Force on Green Building Location: Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Station 5 Connecticut Ave. and Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD - Continental Breakfast - Mix & Network with Other Businesses - Door Prizes $5 in advance (option for members) or $10 at the door/non-members Call 301-949-0080 for more information. Evening Mixer Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 5:00-7:00pm at OceanDrive Nite Club 11230 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 - sponsored by Signal Financial Federal Credit Union (recently changed name from WTFCU) - 301-933-9100 Kalimah Matthews, Business Development Coordinator and Kandace Beamon, Community Development Coordinator from Signal Financial will lead a discussion on HR Benefits - Price includes Appetizers & Soft Drinks - Door Prizes - Cash Bar - Mix & Network with Other Businesses & Organizations $15 in advance or $20 at the door Call 301-949-0080 for more information. Breakfast Mixer Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 7:30-9:00am with Pradeep Ganguly, Director, DED, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development and with Remarks from Maryland State Delegate Jane Lawton - Also, join us for the Election and Installation of the 2007 Chamber Board of Directors Location: Crossway Community Center - 301-929-2505 3015 Upton Drive, Kensington, MD 20895 - To get there, turn north on East Avenue, off of University Blvd. by the McDonald’s, make an immediate left onto Upton Drive. Continue on Upton Drive until it ends. Come up the stairs in the middle of the building and enter through the canopied doors. - Continental Breakfast - Mix & Network with Other Businesses $5 in advance (option for members) or $10 at the door/non-members Call 301-949-0080 for more information.  Chamber Board Meetings are the second Tuesday Chamber Mixers are on the fourth Wednesday of Members |
Board Members |
Activities |
Press Releases & Our Newsletter |
History of Wheaton & Kensington |
Resources for Businesses |
Mission Statement & Application |
Visitor Info & Useful Links |
