> The BWCC and Network Referral Group meetings. Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.

> Columbia Business Network International. Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. La Madeleine restaurant, 6211 Columbia Crossing, Columbia. 410-480-3920 or www.bnicolumbia.com.

> Free Career Advancement and Computer Training for Adults. Find a job or move up in your current position. Free for low to moderate income residents of Howard County. Registration: Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. Chartwell Professional Park, 8180 Lark Brown Road, Suite 301, Elkridge. Cindy at Pinnacle Career Resources, 410-799-1097.

> Free Workshops for Job Seekers. To reserve a space at a workshop, call the Columbia Workforce Center, 410-290-2601. For more information, go to www.mwejobs.com or stop in the Workforce Center, 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia.

> Open House. June 4, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Networking opportunity with other small businesses, Maryland legislators and state agency representatives, to celebrate 20 years of the Central Region Maryland Small Business Development Center. Short program 10:30-11 a.m. The Small Business Development Center will recognize Dick Story for his commitment and leadership to the Maryland Small Business Development Center, as well as Craig Englehaupt, Carol Morrison, Cynetta Cardwell, Howard County Executive Kenneth Ulman and Linda Burger for their individual commitment to the Howard County Small Business Development Center. Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia. To R.S.V.P. by Fri., May 23, e-mail sstockton@towson.edu. Light refreshments to be provided. For more information, go to www.towson.edu/sbdc or call 410-704-5001.

> Sistahs' Business Network. Fourth Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Inspiration and information for existing and potential black women entrepreneurs. Linden Hall, 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City. $25 prepaid/$30 at the door. Nellie Pharr-Maletta, 410-300-7343, www.sistahsbusinessnetwork.com or info@sistahsbusinessnetwork.com.

> Soroptimist International of Howard County. May 31, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Soroptimist members will meet to decorate and assemble canvas bags for the New Baby Layette program, sponsored by Healthy Families of Howard County, which receives about 95 new clients a year. These bags are given to new mothers with the greatest financial need, and filled with basic necessities that all new babies require. Contents consists of sleepers, onesies, bibs, disposable diapers, a hand crocheted hat, hand crocheted blanket, wipes, baby shampoo, baby soap and more. Soroptimist is seeking donations and support from businesses and residents of Howard County in order to expand the program. East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. For more information about the project, call Ginny Smith, 443-864-9481 or e-mail ginnysmith100@yahoo.com.

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