January 29, 2012
January 11, 2012
On Saturday, April 14, 2012, CBM will host a concert…
“An Evening with Ann Nesby and Friends” at
The Mary Harris Cultural Arts Center
2950 Chaneyville, Road
Owings, Maryland
7 PM (concert at 
– 11 PM
Download flyers for more detail
January 2, 2012
Topic: Estate Planning with new member – Mr. Leroy Fykes, Esq.
Location: Fairview Library
Time: 7-8:30pm.
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November 28, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving and Pre Christmas/Holiday Season!
The Calvert County Minority Business Alliance and its members continue to be active and making an inpact in the community.
CCMBA is a member of the Tri County Council of Southern MD Minority Business Opportunities Task Force. A Smart Biz Tool was kicked of on November 19, 2011 at the College of Southern MD LaPlata Campus. Below is an article that highlights the event. CCMBA President, Dawn Tucker, is included in the article. CCMBA members and board members were able to attend the kickoff. We will be sending out more information regarding how the Smart BiZ Tool can benefit your business or a new start up business.
Windy Willows Farm, Dale and Debbie Jones owners, was honored as one of the Calvert County Sustainable Farms and Businesses. See article below
We hope to see as many of you as possible at the 6th Annual Tri County Minority Business Christmas/Holiday Party to be held Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 from 6:30-9:00pm at Herrington Harbor. Please pass along and share with friends and associates. RSVPs and payment are due by Friday Dec. 9, 2011. Download flyer for details or visit www.calvertcountymba.org. You may also pay on line at www.calvertcountymba.org.
CCMBA presented at the League of Women Voters annual evening with the Southern Maryland Delegation on Tuesday, November 17, 2011. Delegate Mark Fisher will be holding town hall meetings on the following dates and locations. CCMBA along with the Southern MD Coalition of African American Community Based Organizations is scheduled to meet with the Southern MD Delegation on Friday, January 11, 2011. If you have issues or questions that you wished discussed, please forward to this email address info@calvertcountymba.org by Friday, January 6, 2011.
CCMBA will be hosting a mini business expo in partnership with Huntingtown High School on Thursday, January 26, 2011. Secretary, Shanell Nero, President Dawn Tucker, member Shelby Potts of Southern MD College Access Network have been working with Hungtingtown High School Principal and Vice Principal and Mentoring Coordinator, Lynne Gillis to plan the event. Huntingown High has assigned mentors to students who need more encouragement. Several CCMBA members and community organizations will be participating. We will provide more information in January on the participants.
Close out 2011 and Start off 2012 with a business bang!
The Calvert County Minority Business Alliance
October 31, 2011
As quoted from Southern Maryland News
The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland and its Minority Business Opportunities Task Force, along with other partners through funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, have initiated a portal for small and minority businesses to gain access to opportunities to promote the growth of the economy.
The SmartBiz Tool is designed to manufacture growth by using current technology resources, professional partnerships, financial education and entrepreneurial development. … Read full story
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October 31, 2011
As quoted from Southern Md News
Many local women were honored for their contributions to the community, and women’s wisdom was noted by the guest speaker at the fourth annual Luncheon and Salute to Excellence Awards Gala of the Concerned Black Women of Calvert County on Saturday at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach
The more than 100 attendees, mostly dressed in business suits and dresses, listened to author Dorothy Bailey talk about the wisdom and life stories of a few of the 90 women she interviewed for her book titled, “In a Different Light: Reflections and Beauty of Wise Women of Color.” The book showcases beauty, wisdom and tenacity that these women portray, she said. She talked about overcoming struggles about which some of the women she interviewed spoke, and how they raised their heads high and overcame prejudices against them and personal adversities to become successful, positive women. …Read the full story
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October 23, 2011
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October 12, 2011
HUNTINGTOWN, MD – October 11, 2011 – The Calvert County Minority Business Alliance to Host Open House to Kick off 2011-2012 Program Year
On October 20, 2011 6:30-8:30 pm at the Reid Building located on Route 2 in Sunderland, MD, Business Owners, Professionals, Government Representatives and Non Profits are invited to attend the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance Open House to kick off CCMBA’s 2011-2012 program year. Panelists will discuss: How Your Business Can Impact the Political Process and Policies to assist Small Business. CCMBA’s major theme for the 2011-2012 year is encouraging SAVINGS – Securing Assets, Value, and Interest/Investments, Now Grow! Come and join CCMBA as we continue to learn how to keep more money in our pockets and share successful strategies to grow our businesses in 2011 and beyond. Along with an informative panel of speakers, networking, business announcements, and door prizes will also be highlighted. Light
Refreshments will be served. You will not want to miss this opportunity to meet your next big business contact!
September 17, 2011
August 28, 2011
You can help your county students and fami-lies by making a tax-deductible contri-bution to SoMD CAN. It costs $215 per student annually to provide a weekly curricu-lum and community outreach. Your support develops our youth, builds an educated and skilled local workforce and provides a means for our youth to give back to our community.
Download flyer for more information – Send Calvert College Flyer (PDF 692 Kb)
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