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BUSINESS Job Fair Coming Up Register now to participate in the Tri-County Job and Career Fair at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus, Physical Education Center (PE Building). The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 7 from10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Employers can meet with hundreds of qualified candidates. Job seekers cannetowkr to find out more about current job openings or future possibilities! Register now because space is limited. The cost to employers if $300 and all registrations must be received by March 24. For more information, see http://www.csmd. edu/CareerServices/Employers/fair.html
Making Magical Memories
By Brian McDaniel
ing that kind of a background gave her what she needed to be the “calm” that a nervous bride may need on their big day. Not everyone can achieve that when under pressure. After planning her own wedding in 2004, Meet our newest member of the Bay Business she was inspired to pursue a career in event Group (BBG): Kim Breed- planning. She had no idea where it would take her. Lucky enough for the Bay love of Magical Business Group, it brought her Memories Event here. Planning, LLC. People expect perfection There was a time when the when hiring a service. Profesthought of an event planner was just sionals, like Kim, who have about someone that tells everyone an excellent work ethic, underwhat to do during an event. At the stand that expectation. She protime, it made sense. Then, one day, vides solutions when everyone I met Kim Breedlove who changed else is still figuring out the probmy whole perspective. lem. It’s that kind of dedication Working with Kim on many that takes an event where it has events I learned about how much the potential to go. She can even time and effort she puts into everyhelp you plan your honeymoon thing she does for a client. since she is a Sandals Certified She is a “turn key” event speSpecialist. cialist and bridal consultant. While Kim lives in Chesapeake working with clients, she takes on Kim Breedlove, owner, Magical Beach and has been an event the role of advisor, coordinator, su- Memories Event Planning. planner for 7 years. During that pervisor, financial planner and mediator. Clients have asked Kim how she manages time she has been involved in more than just to stay so calm, collected and organized during weddings. She is often volunteering her serthe stress of putting events together. She ex- vices for fundraisers, charities and other nonplains that prior to deciding to go into business, profit organizations. Giving back to the comshe studied to become a nurse and endured the munity was one of her original goals while she pressures and the challenges of that field. Hav- was earning her certificate in bridal consulting back in 2005. Since then she has become a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants and is a member of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce. While she continues to grow in
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the business she has added some exciting incentives to help many people procure her services. Kim’s company offers discounts to military personnel, teachers, firefighters and law enforcement officers as well. Just recently, in an effort to further what she’s already achieved, Kim has started a new software company that will take bridal consulting to the next level for her clients. This web-based solution will allow clients to communicate on a faster and more direct level allowing greater attention to detail on the part of Kim. “It’s the future,” she says. Being proactive and always maintaining a positive attitude is the foundation on which Magical Memories Event Planning stands. In any business, there are people who think they can and then there are those who turn thoughts into actions. Kim is a mover who has the innate ability to stay grounded and focused. She get’s the job done with perfection. The BBG enjoys having her as a member. If you have an event that you want planned and you’d like a local solution in your own community to help, contact Kim at Magical Memories Event Planning. It could be the best thing you do for your next event. To learn more, visit her web site: www. MagicalMemoriesEventPlanning.com. About the Author: Brian “Crow” McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC. He serves as one of three Ethics Commissioners for the Town of North Beach and is part of the communications team for the Bay Business Group (BBG).
Chesapeake Current Business Calendar Build your business through networking at these local business events: The Bay Business Group will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven. For more information, email sb.cosby@ comcast.net or visit the BBG web site at www.baybusinessgroup.org.
Now Serving Dinner
The first BBG Networking event for 2011 is scheduled for Monday, February 28 at Fridays Creek Winery, 3485 Chaneyville Rd, Owings from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. It’s co-sponsored by BNI (Business Networking International) with a panel of business coaches who will discuss various types of networking, tips for successful networking, and how their clients have networked to build their businesses. The panelists are: Eleanor Nelson, Coach on Call; Mike Benton, Life Success Consultants; Kim Gosnell, Powerful Coaching Integrity; and Chris Daniel, Regroup Partners. Register with John Stutzman: jstutz4biz@aol.com or call (240) 344-5080.
from 5:00–10:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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(from the Kids dinner menu) Tues & Thurs with the purchase of each adult dinner entree.
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7922 Southern Maryland Blvd (Rte 4) in Owings
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The March Business After Hours (BAH) will be held Thursday, March 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Project Echo, 484 Main Street, Prince Frederick. Green is optional for this St. Patrick’s Day themed evening. Mix and mingle with fellow Chamber members at an outdoor wine-beer garden. The April Business After Hours will be Thursday, April 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The ARC of Southern MD, 355 West Dares Beach Rd. Tour the facility and bring plenty of business cards for a chance to win a great door prize. For more information on any of these topics, call the Chamber at (410) 535-2577. The South County Festival is back! The Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber event that was held 16 years in a row (but skipping last year) will return Saturday, June 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Herrington Harbour North Marina, 389 Deale Road (Route 256), Tracys Landing MD, 20779. Vendor Applications, terms and conditions and sponsorship forms are available online at www.southcounty.org. For more information call (410) 867-3129. The SAACC is now scheduling 2011 Networking Events, which include Business After-Hours (BAH) Mixers, Breakfast Mixers and Educational Seminars. If you are a business interested in hosting an event, please contact the Chamber at (410) 867-3129 for available dates. (BAH Mixers have already been booked for April, May & June 2011).