This month’s show is now online, with links and info on the Episode 18 page.
Today is also the Chamber’s 100th anniversary! Rumor has it the entire cast and crew of Chamber TV will be at the gala this evening. We’ll try to snap some red carpet photos to share later this week.
Is your business ready for the G8 Summit in Frederick County?
A list of G8 tips for businesses was one of the most popular sections in our email newsletter this week, so we wanted to share it here, too.
Please note: Episode 18 of Chamber TV is scheduled for this Friday. If you plan to join us in the live studio audience, leave a few extra minutes early to avoid traffic delays. The Chamber TV “studio” is located a few miles outside of downtown Frederick, and we don’t anticipate that the G8 Summit or related activity will have much impact in our area of town.
From our email newsletter:
This Friday and Saturday, the Group of 8 (G8) Summit, for governments representing the world’s largest economies, will meet in northern Frederick County at Camp David.
This forum brings international attention to the Frederick region. Residents and businesses are encouraged to prepare for increased traffic, road closures, and activity, including the possibility of protests and demonstrations.
Please take a moment to review these resources, make a plan, and share it with your employees:
- Tips for local businesses from Frederick Police Department (PDF)
- City of Frederick G8 Information
- Frederick County Government G8 Information
- Tourism Council G8 Information
- G8 Summit updates on Facebook
- @G8Frederick updates on Twitter
Important phone numbers:
- Police-Fire-Medical Emergencies: 9-1-1
- Public Information Center: 301-600-3000
- Sheriff’s Office 24-Hour Main Desk: 301-600-1046
- Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency: 301-600-2071
- Frederick Police Non-Emergency: 301-600-2100
- Thurmont Police Non-Emergency: 301-271-0905
If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or call 9-1-1.
Episode 17 is now online!
As it turns out, this week marks the anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth and death. We had tons of fun when we interviewed John Bellomo from Maryland Shakespeare Festival … Look for some more Shakespeare-themed posts later this week!
This month on Chamber TV:
John Bellomo, Artistic Director at Maryland Shakespeare Festival, will talk with us about “serious play” and how arts and culture opportunities benefit the business community. (I think we should also ask him to explain this photo …)
Tracey Lucas, President of the Leadership Frederick County Council and a 2008 LFC graduate, will give us an update on the LFC Alumni Association and share her insight with those who are thinking about applying for next year’s class.
We record in front of a live studio audience on Friday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. sharp — Sign up to join us for networking and fun, plus refreshments provided by Jersey Mike’s!
Source: mdshakes.org
Episode 16 is now online, with links and resources added to the episode page.
This month’s show is captioned — Click the CC button on YouTube to view subtitles!
Special guests for Episode 16
On Friday, we’ll record Episode 16 in front of a live studio audience here in the Chamber “studio.” Join us for networking, food, fun, and a chance to hear from our special guests:
- COL Allan Darden - Commander at U.S. Army Garrison - Fort Detrick
- Brian Hammrich - CTO at HIS Sign
We’ve been working to get COL Darden, a Chamber board member, on the show for several months, and we’re thrilled that this episode will work with his schedule. We’ll be talking about the latest news from Fort Detrick, and how it impacts our business community.
HIS Sign is a new Chamber member company, and we’re looking forward to chatting with Brian about Frederick’s deaf community, and how local businesses can provide great customer service to deaf customers.
Any questions you want us to ask our special guests? Leave a comment and we’ll do our best to work it in!
Interested in being part of the live studio audience? Sign up online.
Episode 15 is now online! We had an awesome audience, awesome guests, and an all-around awesome time at Friday’s show. Hope you enjoy it!
As always, details and links are on the episode page.
Episode 14 is now online! Many thanks to everyone who joined us for a fun show on Friday afternoon.
Happy Holidays from the Chamber TV team! Hope you’re enjoying some festive antics with loved ones this week. The Chamber office is closed until January 3rd — See you in 2012!
Episode 13 is now available online! Details and links are on the episode page.
