Veterans seminar
Oct. 15 — Veterans seminar on “Five- and 10-Point Hiring Preference.” To attend the seminar, call John Hamilton at 301-393-8221 or send an email to jrhamilton@dllr.state.md.us.
Alliance of Small Businesses
Oct. 15 — Alliance of Small Businesses networking event. The program will be on Kids Are Heroes, a nonprofit organization that inspires children to become leaders. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mimi’s Cafe, 5120 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, Md. Free. Call 240-575-4898, send an email to francesca@allianceofsmallbusinesses.com or go to www.allianceofsmallbusinesses.com.
Chamber mixer
Oct. 16 — Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce’s mixer. 5 to 7 p.m. Holiday Inn Express, 1097 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg, Pa. Call 717-264-7101 or go to www.chambersburg.org.
Election forum
Oct. 17 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, the Landlords & Property Owners Association of Washington County Maryland Inc., the Home Builders Association of Washington County and Pen-Mar Regional Association of Realtors will host a breakfast forum for Hagerstown mayoral candidates. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Applause Caterers, 58 E. Washington St., Hagerstown. $15 for chamber members; $25 for nonmembers. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; or send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org.
Savvy Managers Book Club
Oct. 17 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Savvy Managers Book Club featuring “Leapfrogging: Harness the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs” by Soren Kaplan. 8 to 9 a.m. Kaplan University Library conference room, Administration Building, 18618 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown. Free. Registration is required. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Chamber mixer
Oct. 17 — Chamber of Commerce of Martinsburg and Berkeley County’s mixer. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Panhandle Frederick Credit Union, 36 GM Access Road, Martinsburg, W.Va. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. To register, call 304-267-4841.
Résumé review
Oct. 18 — 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.
Business After Hours
Oct. 18 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s networking event at Golden Living Center, 750 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. 5 to 7 p.m. $5 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; or send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org.
Fort Detrick Alliance
Oct. 18 — Fort Detrick Alliance’s networking breakfast. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Community Activities Center, Fort Detrick military base, Frederick, Md. Col. Allan Darden Sr., garrison commander of Fort Detrick, will speak. To register, go to www.fortdetrickalliance.org.
College savings presentation
Oct. 19 — Katie Schwartz, an Edward Jones financial adviser, will host a free college savings presentation. 2 p.m. Williamsport Library, 104 E. Potomac St., Williams-port. Space is limited. For reservations, call Jill Wilkinson at 301-733-2498.
Computer tips and tricks
Oct. 19 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s computer tips and tricks featuring Microsoft Excel 2010 Basic. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Kaplan University Administration Building, room 106, 18618 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown. $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Internet job searches
Oct. 19 — Learn how to use the Internet for job searches and improving success with online applications. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
Disability services
Oct. 23 — 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
Oct. 24 — 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.
Election forum
Oct. 24 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, the Landlords & Property Owners Association of Washington County Maryland Inc., the Home Builders Association of Washington County and Pen-Mar Regional Association of Realtors will host a breakfast forum for Senate candidates. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Applause Caterers, 58 E. Washington St., Hagerstown. $15 for chamber members; $25 for nonmembers. Call 301-739-2015, ext. 100; send an email to chamber@hagerstown.org; or go to www.hagerstown.org.
Lunch and Learn
Oct. 25 — Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn about Stonebrook Independent Living at The Village of Laurel Run. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Village of Laurel Run, 6375 Chambersburg Road, Fayetteville, Pa. Call 717-264-7101 or go to www.chambersburg.org.
Interviewing techniques
Oct. 26 — Learn employers’ tips about successful interviewing to get the job. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255.
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