The 2012 American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) conference will be held March 29-April 1, in Louisville, Kentucky. CPNBA members can get affiliate pricing for this event, to learn more about the benefits of a strong local business alliance. If you’re thinking about becoming a leader in the local business community, this event is for you.

Please join us for the CPNBA February networking event on Monday, February 13 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Fishnet Restaurant, which is located at 5010 Berwyn Road. This month’s event will focus on learning to negotiate your lease and other important tenant topics. There will be a presentation by Jim McGinnis of Restaurant Brokers & Developers, Inc. followed by time for questions. The event is free to attend.

The January networking event will be held on Monday, January 16 at Pongos Interactive (7309 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 119) at 6pm. We will have a presentation from Steve Cromwell of Cromwell & Company on health and retirement planning for your business. Drinks and snacks wil be provided. Bring your business cards!

Wednesday December 14, 2011 – Wednesday December 31, 1969

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Join us for the December CPNBA Board Meeting. All are welcome, and we especially encourage business owners that might be interested in becoming a board member to attend. At the December meeting we will discuss plans for upcoming events, membership, and the winners of the CPNBA survey.

Please note that we record the audio of the meetings, but do not have plans to make them publicly available. They are for record-keeping purposes only, to make it easier to create accurate minutes. You will be asked to sign a consent to record when you come to the meeting.

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Monday December 5, 2011 – Monday December 5, 2011

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Learn how to leverage blogging, social media, online advertising, and group buying sites to drive customers to your business. Local business owners will share their success stories, and give you information about free tools you can use to join their ranks. Networking will start at 6pm, with a short panel discussion from business owners on this month's topic at 6:30pm, and more networking to follow

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Monday November 7, 2011 – Monday November 7, 2011

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Join us for happy hour, and learn more about making your business greener, and the Cornerstone Grille and Loft. We will have presentations, discussion, and information about ways to make your business more environmentally friendly, often while saving money. Speakers include:

• Charis Egland-Smith from MOM’s Organic Market
• Laura Armstrong, Maryland Green Registry Coordinator, Maryland Department of the Environment

Please register for this event so we can let the venue know how many to expect.

This event is part of DCWEEK 2011

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Wednesday November 2, 2011 – Wednesday November 2, 2011

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Join us for the November CPNBA Board Meeting. All are welcome, and we especially encourage business owners that might be interested in becoming a board member to attend. At the November meeting we will discuss upcoming events, membership, and the results of the CPNBA survey.

Please note that we record the audio of the meetings, but do not have plans to make them publicly available. They are for record-keeping purposes only, to make it easier to create accurate minutes. You will be asked to sign a consent to record when you come to the meeting.

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