The Maryland Chamber’s Business Development Council has assembled a panel of experts to help you learn to achieve business growth and avoid pitfalls during tough economic times. Entitled Building Value In Small Business & Avoiding Trouble on the Horizon, this panel discussion will be held on September 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Westin BWI Airport Hotel.

Our expert panelists will examine the elements of successful growth, and the warning signs that your business is in trouble, from a variety of perspectives. Panelists include:

• John M. Collard, Chairman, Strategic Management Partners, Inc.
• C. Edward Hartman, Managing Partner, Hartman & Egeli
• Diane Devaney, President, Devaney and Associates
• Tom Heseltine, Partner, Clifton Gunderson
• AnnMarie Schovee, Managing Director Investment Banking, M&T Bank

Registration is $35 for Maryland Chamber members and $60 for nonmembers. For more information, or to register, visit www.mdchamber.org/september17 or contact Gail Lemke at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or glemke@mdchamber.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Greg Buckler at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or gbuckler@mdchamber.org.