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August Networking Event
Business Card Exchange Thursday, August 27, 2009; 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sandy Spring Bank, 425 E. Ridgeville Blvd.

New Chamber website
Have you been receiving all of the emails from us? Is your business listed on our website? If you haven’t registered, then the answer is “No!” Please take a few minutes and follow these directions. The chamber will stop using the Yahoo Groups service on October 15, 2009 in lieu of the email list generated by our website registration.

1.Go to our homepage www.mtairybusiness.com. On the left side of the homepage, you will see member login and the option to create an account. Select create account and follow the steps. Please double check your email address and hit register.

2. Once submitted, you will receive an email that requires you to verify the email address you supplied by clicking a link in the email. If you did not receive an email within a few minutes of your submission, check your spam folder and/or make sure that @mtairybusiness.com is in your allowed list.

3. Once you click the link in step #2, we will confirm your 2009 membership and approve your account. This step may take several hours.

4. After you receive your approval email, you can login to the site and will be able to view the minutes, download our logos for use, and most importantly create your business profile.

5. Once logged in, you will see the “user menu” on the top left of the homepage.

6. Select “Your Business Profile” and then “add entry”. Please enter as much information as possible so you can take advantage of this feature.

7. Your entry will then be approved and published to the website. This step is not immediate but you will receive an email once your business entry is approved.

8. If you have any questions or are experiencing difficulties, contact Arthur Graphics at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2010 Planning Meeting
The 2010 Planning Meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2010 at Lorien, Mt. Airy from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and lunch is provided. Everyone is welcome to attend but an RSVP is required to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by October 12th. All committee chairs please have your budgets to Denny Ahalt by October 1st.

2010 Officers Nominations
Nominations for 2010 officers are now being taken via the Nominating Committee chaired by Audrey Stapf. Nominations will close during our September 3rd General Membership Meeting and elections will be held on October 1, 2009. Contact Audrey or any member of the Nominating Committee with questions or nominations.
Audrey Stapf: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Kerrie Rhodes: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Alice Decker: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2010 Community Expo
The 2010 Community Expo has been set for May 1, 2010. Plans are well underway and the Committee is looking for a few more volunteers. Please contact Tom Watkins at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Membership Directory
Our 1st Annual Membership Directories have been mailed out to all members. If you haven’t received your copy in the mail or you want extra copies for your business locations, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .