The Olney Chamber of Commerce
3460 Olney-Laytonsville Road
Suite 211
Olney, Maryland 20832
301-774-7117
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Community Night-Taste of Olney-October 6
Registration information for the Chamber’s signature event – Community Night – will be in the mail this week. Wednesday evening, Oct. 6 is the date and Longwood Community Center is the place to be for the 31st Annual Business Expo and Taste of Olney. It’s always a popular event! Park Police estimate that 3,000 attendees enjoyed the displays, exhibits, kids’ activities, giveaways and delicious food at last year’s event.
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Whether your marketing focus is B-2-C or B-2-B, Community Night is an excellent opportunity to promote your products and services to area residents. A limited number of premium tables are available on a first-requested basis. If you’re interested in a premium spot, submit your registration and payment as soon as possible, as those tables quickly sell out. All reservations will be handled in the order in which they are received by Chamber staff. Olney Chamber members receive priority in any and all decisions regarding Community Night participation and assignment. Deadline for registrations is 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17. The Silent Auction and Paperbag Raffles are always Community Night highlights, and their success depends upon the generosity of our members. Please commit to donating an item, gift certificate, gift basket or service to the Chamber for these fundraisers.
New this year will be a collection of canned goods, shelf-stable foods and financial donations to re-stock the shelves of Olney Help. For four decades, Olney Help has provided emergency food, prescription, utility and other assistance to area residents in need. The demand for assistance has grown dramatically, and its supplies have declined to dangerously low levels. Please bring cans or boxes of food or financial donations to support Olney Help and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same.
Stay tuned! You’ll be hearing much more about Community Night in the next few weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber office at 301-774-7117.
New Chamber Benefit
The Greater Olney Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Electric Advisors, Inc. to offer a new member benefit. You can now choose who supplies your electricity and natural gas with the commercial and residential utility program from Electric Advisors. You may be able to save as much as 15% off of the rates charged by Pepco or BGE, with a guaranteed price protection for your rate, all at no charge to you.
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Visit the Electric Advisors Olney Chamber’s special page today to find out more about this great benefit, sign up to start saving today, and read how Chamber President John Austin is already saving. Save money at home and at work. Encourage your employees to sign up and save too! Questions can be directed to Bob Woods of Electric Advisors at 240.482.8276 or bwoods@electricadvisors.com.
A Snapshot of Montgomery County
How do different parts of Montgomery County compare in terms of the education, income and other characteristics of its residents? How is economic activity like employment, retail spending and office rents changing over time, and who are the largest Montgomery County employers?
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In a detailed report examining a wide range of county indicators, planners have identified trends in market conditions, household characteristics, employment, housing and more – both countywide and by Council district. Montgomery County Snapshot: Council Districts by the Numbers provides a virtual encyclopedia of statistics, broken down by each of the county’s five Council districts and illustrated with easy-to-browse charts. Visit www.montgomeryplanning.org/research/ to view the report.
SCORE Counseling
Are you a new business looking for start up advice or trying to write your busness plan? Are you an established business looking for ideas on how to grow your change your business? SCORE Counseling could be for you. Counseling is offered in the Olney Chamber of Commerce office by appointment by calling 301.774.7117.
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SCORE®, “Counselors to America’s Small Business”, is a nationwide nonprofit volunteer association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business. It is a group of working and retired executives and business owners who donate their time and expertise as business counselors. SCORE® was formed in 1964 and there are now about 10,500 volunteers in 389 Chapters throughout the country. The Washington, DC Chapter has over 50 members experienced in owning and operating both small and large businesses in almost every field. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. For information on the SCORE counseling program, workshops, counseling locations and other information, visit www.scoredc.org or call the main office 202-272-0390.
Announcements
Get Pinned!
Donate $50 or more to the Olney Theatre Center and get pinned! The OTC is looking to match funds donated in honor of artistic director Jim Petosa and his direction of Dinner with Friends.
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Dinner with Friends opens August 25 in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Lab and runs through September 26. Find out more about the show, how to get tickets, and how to donate by visiting www.olneytheatre.org today.
Extend Your Marketing Reach
Sponsor the Sandy Spring Museum Historic Homes Tour—October 16. The museum offers sponsorship packages from $500 to $2500. Contact Kym Rice at 202-994-0165 or Kathryn Althage at 301-910-9713 for more information on sponsoring this premier event.
Take the Arts Home
The Olney Theatre Center is seeking nearby residents interested in loaning a vehicle or a room in their home to an actor/artist in the upcoming show Misalliance during the months of September and October. If you are interested please call Bobby Maglaughlin at 301.924.4485 x 101.
Flapjax at the Fields
Back by popular demand-Flapjax at the Fields on Saturday, September 25 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the OBGC Community Park. Stop by for breakfast and support OBGC at the same time. Visit www.OBGC.com for more information.
5K Run/Walk and Fun Run
House of Hope, Maryland is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run on Saturday, October 16. The race starts at Oakdale Emory Church in Olney at 8:30 a.m. This is the 4th Annual 5K Hope Run/Walk and Fun Run.
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Refreshments, awards and music will immediately follow the event. Plan to stay for some family fun! All proceeds from the race will go directly to fund the development of their program for at-risk adolescents and group Christian counseling services offered to families. To be a sponsor or to register for the event visit www.houseofhope5K.org or call 301.452.7252.
Poker Run
Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, Maryland has been serving the community for 32 years. Crime Solvers is sponsoring a Poker Runto be held SaturdayOctober 2, 2010.
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The event will be at the Longwood Recreation Center in Brookeville, Maryland. To pre-register or to get more information go to http://mccrimesolvers.com to download the forms or call Paul Bolton at 301-774-5084.
Olney Open
The Olney Lions 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held on September 10 at the Laytonsville Golf Course starting at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $100 part of which is tax deductible. You will receive a round of golf with cart, morning refreshments, lunch (cookout), beverages, and door prizes.
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The Honorary Chairman is the Voice of the Redskins himself Frank Herzog. For more details about sponsorship and registration information contact Mike Fekete at 301.774.6590 or mgfekete@verizon.net. Deadline for registration is 8/25/10.
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Upcoming Events
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Biz Buzz
5:30 - 7:30, Location Varies
The Olney Chamber of Commerce holds it monthly Biz Buzz the 4th Thursday of the month.
Wed, Oct 6, 2010
Community Night/Taste of Olney
5:00-8:30p.m., Longwood Recreation Center
Come visit the areas oldest business expo and learn about the products and services available from the business in the greater Olney area.
Wed, Oct 6, 2010
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 a.m., Community of the RE/MAX Building
The Olney Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets monthly.
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Biz Buzz
5:30 - 7:30, Location Varies
The Olney Chamber of Commerce holds it monthly Biz Buzz the 4th Thursday of the month.
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