Business to Business (B2B) Networking - Business Development Incentives

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Town of Indian Head
Business to Business (B2B) Networking
Connections are key to doing business. These networking groups provide Charles County business owners, operators, and professionals with B2B support, idea exchanges, referrals, business advocacy, and networking opportunities.
BNI – Southern MD Chapter
– Business Network International
A structured, supportive networking system of giving and receiving business
Develop personal relationships with other qualified business professionals
Only one person per professional classification or specialty may join a chapter.
Weekly meetings (Potential members may visit each chapter twice before joining.)
Application fee and annual membership dues
CBA
- Catholic Business Association of Charles County
Fellowship of Catholic business owners and professional men and women
Applying principles of the Catholic faith in the marketplace
Annual Dues
Monthly Meetings
CCTC
– The Charles County Technology Council
Alliance of businesses and individuals dedicated to the advancement of technology and ideas in Charles County
Membership is open to all; annual membership dues
Monthly business networking events and seminars
Public policy advocacy
Technology Excellence Scholarship program
Co-sponsorship of events such as the Leading Edge Awards
,
Charles County Economic Summit, and Indian Head Tech Transfer Forum
CCCC
- The Charles County Chamber of Commerce
Supports and promotes business activity in Charles County
Membership open to all; annual dues
Advocacy: Legislative Committee and weekly Legislative Alert publication
Monthly networking events: breakfast, noon, and evening mixers as well as special events and business expos
Training and education workshops and seminars throughout the year
Year round advertising and sponsorship opportunities
Member-to-member discount program
IHBA
– The Indian Head Business Association
Indian Head business owners meet to discuss Town issues that affect businesses and the community.
Monthly meetings, 2
nd
Wednesday of the month @8:30am
Dues
IHDA
- The Indian Head Defense Alliance
Community and business leaders organized to provide support for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head and other tenant commands
Liaison to members and staff on legislative initiatives
Networking and sponsorship opportunities
Free Membership (send membership request to
info@ihda-md.org
)
Sponsorship opportunities
Quarterly events
MAC
- Charles County Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance Council
Established in 2015 by the Charles County Chamber of Commerce to serve as a liaison between the defense and civilian communities.
Recognizes the important role the defense industry and the military play in the quality of life for citizens, as well as local economy.
Vision: To achieve recognition for Charles County's defense community - DoD facilities, active & retired military, and civilian personnel - as a critical national asset and valuable economic and community partner.
The MAC provides community support for critical and unique Department of the Navy (DON) and Department of Defense (DOD) activities, bases and missions in Charles County.
Located at 101 Centennial Street, La Plata, MD.
Contact Number: 301-932-6500
NAPW
- The National Association of Professional Women
Waldorf Chapter
Forum for members to connect with like-minded professional women
Develop innovative business and social relationships
Resources and benefits necessary to foster professional and personal success
SBTDC
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Small Business & Technology Development Center
Women’s Business Roundtable
Open forum for women to discuss and share business hurdles and successes
Woman business owners and women in the workplace learn from each other.
Bi-monthly networking opportunities
No cost or low cost business related seminars
SMBN
– The Southern Maryland Business Network
Business professionals organized for the purpose of developing business relationships and exchanging quality business referrals
Independent, non-profit, self-directed organization
Networking opportunities are promoted through direct contact, Chamber of Commerce events, marketing materials, press releases, community calendar and a web site
Weekly meetings
WCCBA -
The Western Charles County Business Association
A forum for business owners and residents to discuss issues that affect western Charles County
Monthly dinner meetings provide great networking opportunities.
Leaders and elected officials present county issues and provide question and answer times.
Annual dues
YPCC
- Young Professionals of Charles County
Young professionals work to enhance the abilities and talents of its members.
Aids in both professional and personal success
Leadership development activities
Networking and educational sessions
Members required to have a passion for business and improving personal abilities
No dues
Official Website of the Town of Indian Head, 4195 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640, (301) 743-5511, Charles County