Governor's Proclamation

The State of Maryland – Proclamation - From the Governor of the State of Maryland BNI International Networking Week - February 4-8, 2008

Whereas BNI Maryland has sponsored International Networking Week commemorating the key role that networking plays in the development and success of business across the world. The focus of these simultaneous events is to bring together representatives of government, businesses and the community to network with each other and to understand the concept of good networking while sharing information on how businesses can grow and succeed through good networking practices; and

Whereas Invitations to attend are open to the wider business community, members of other networking organizations, students, press representatives, and interested parties from all levels of government and business. The purpose of International Networking Week is to raise the profile of networking in the wider community, recognizing it as an essential tool for success in today’s business climate; and

Whereas Maryland is proud to join in celebrating this event and to promote networking between business, government and the community through International Networking Week.
Now, therefore, I, Martin O’Malley, Governor of the State of Maryland, do hereby proclaim February 4-8, 2008, as BNI International Networking Week in Maryland, and do commend this celebration to all of our citizens. - Signed – 4th day of February, 2008

Invite every organization & every business person that you know!

Events Locally In Maryland - Sponsored by:
BNI, Business Network International; www.BNIMaryland.com

MONDAY, February 4th
SALISBURY,11:30 am – 1:30 pm; Java Hut, RT. 50 near K Mart RSVP bni@bnimaryland.com $8

ANNAPOLIS 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm; West End Grill; 2045 West Street, RSVP Deborah@bnimaryland.com $5

TUESDAY, February 5th
WESTMINSTER 7:30 am – 9:30 am; Best Western, 451 WMC Drive RSVP judy@bnimaryland.com $15

ELLICOT CITY – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm; Stella Notte ,8809 RT 40 RSVP mark@bnimaryland.com $15

TOWSON – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm; Bahama Breeze 100 E. JOPPA ROAD; RSVP dawn@bnimaryland.com Free

WEDNESDAY, February 6th
FREDERICK – 7:30 am – 9:30 am; Cafe 611, 611 N. Market St, RSVP jackie@bnimaryland.com $10

GAITHERSBURG – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm; Kentland Mansion; 320 Kent Sq Rd; RSVP eric@bnimaryland.com $10

ABERDEEN 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm; Sluggers;(La Quinta Inn) 793 W Bel Air Ave, RSVP ed@bnimaryland.com

THURSDAY, February 7th
Greenbelt – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm;Willy K's, Holiday Inn, 7200 HANOVER DR RSVP emmy@bnimaryland.com $15

FRIDAY, February 8th
D.C. 7:30-9:30 am City Club of Washington; Columbia Square; 555 13th St, NW; RSVPeric@bnimaryland.com $15