Join us as we honor the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of Maryland’s small business community. This event will feature networking opportunities, a small business trade show, and the Small Business of the Year Awards program.

Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon
Join us in honoring the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of Maryland’s small business community. Register today for the Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon on June 6 at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport hotel. Attendees will:

• Honor Small Business Achievement: The Small Business of the Year Awards program will recognize the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by Maryland's small businesses. The program will celebrate the success of three small businesses and one non-profit.
  • 2008 Small Business of the Year Finalists

• Network: Bring a stack of business cards. There will be plenty of time for networking with small business executives from throughout the State.

• Learn to Generate Online Buzz: Our keynote speaker, Matt Myers, Vice President of Internet Strategy Group, will discuss online and email marketing best practices. Learn to increase sales, grow your customer base, and make your company visible on the Web.

• Browse the Small Business Trade Show: The trade show will feature exhibitors with products and services tailored to meet the needs of small and mid-sized businesses.
  • Gain Visibility: Participate as a trade show exhibitor (pdf)

Register Today: Registration is $65 for Maryland Chamber members and chamber partner members; $90 for nonmembers. Click here to register online, or contact Gail Lemke at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or glemke@mdchamber.org.

Partners
Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Baltimore Technology Council
Leadership Howard County
Maryland and District of Columbia Credit Union Association
Harford County Chamber of Commerce
Howard County Chamber of Commerce
Prince George’s Black Chamber of Commerce
Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
World Trade Center Institute

Small Business Program Sponsor

When
Friday, June 6, 2008
11 a.m. Networking
12:30 p.m. Lunch/Awards Program
2 p.m. Adjournment

Where
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
1739 West Nursery Road
Baltimore, MD 21090
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Registration
Registration is $65 for Maryland Chamber members and event partner members ($650 for a table of 10); $90 for nonmembers.

• Register online here.
• Printable registration form here. (pdf)

Contact Gail Lemke at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 glemke@mdchamber.org.

Patron Sponsor:
HarVest Bank of Maryland

Media Sponsor:
Baltimore Business Journal

Sponsorship & Trade
Show Opportunities
Sponsorship and trade show opportunities are available to help you gain visibility before a small business audience. For more information, click here or contact Gregg Buckler at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or gbuckler@mdchamber.org.