Welcome to November!
Each week, we feature a round up of Chamber events and Chamber member happenings to keep you informed on things to do in Frederick, Maryland.
If you’re looking for more things to do in Frederick, Maryland throughout the month or year, please click over to our Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar or consult our Member Events Calendar for more information.
Things to Do in Frederick: November 2, 2019
Photo Credit: Downtown Frederick Partnership
November First Saturday
First Saturday means all day activities, late-night shopping and dining, live music on the street, and a free trolley to guide your way! During November First Saturday, celebrate the start of the Holiday Season in Downtown Frederick.
Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturday is a great time to discover something new about Downtown Frederick. For additional information about Downtown Frederick, stop by the First Saturday Kiosk located at the corner of Market Street and Church Street, each First Saturday from 3-9pm.
FREE carriage rides available on a first come first serve basis. Pick up in two locations, in front of Footlights on Church Street and Brewer’s Alley (124 N. Market St.) 4-9pm.
Matilda the Musical
Other Voices Theatre presents Matilda the Musical, the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Oct 25, 26, Nov 1, 2, 8, 9 at 8pm and Oct 25, Nov 3, 9 at 2pm. At The Performing Arts Factory 244 S. Jefferson St Frederick MD 21701 Tickets $18-$22 Pre-show Dinner or Brunch option available Oct 26 and 27. Othervoicestheatre.org 301-662-3722
Things to Do in Frederick: November 5, 2019
Leadership Techniques Chamber Series: The Engagement Matrix: An Informal Performance Management Tool
The Engagement Matrix is a tool that provides a guide for the manager who has responsibility for getting work done by employees over whom he or she may or may not have authority. Using this tool we can quickly assess an individual’s performance and determine the appropriate actions to ensure that we treat our best people as they deserve to be treated and appropriately coach everyone for continuously improving performance.
Things to Do in Frederick: November 6, 2019
Smart Business Speaker Series: A Strategic Approach to Teleworking
What if there was a way to attract and retain top employees, reduce absenteeism, increase employee productivity, and make your organization more resilient to disruptive events? These are some of the well-documented organizational benefits that teleworking can provide, yet many companies are missing out when it comes to getting the most out of teleworking. Too often, they take an informal approach which can lead to potential problems, like unproductive teleworkers and disgruntled co-workers.
This course will show you how to start, expand, or re-vamp a telework program based on best practices and the practical experience of hundreds of organizations. You’ll also learn how you receive free services to help start, expand, or re-vamp a Telework program available through Frederick County TransIT’s Employer Connection program!
What you will learn:
♦ Telework Myths vs. Reality
♦ The difference between teleworkers and remote workers
♦ How to establish sound eligibility criteria
♦ Managing teleworkers and remote workers
♦ Where to find sample policies and tools
♦ How to receive free services from Frederick County TransIT Employer Connection program
Catered lunch provided by Frederick County TransIT.
Things to Do in Frederick: November 7, 2019
Women In Business: Working Mothers: Striving To Achieve Work/Life Balance
According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 70 percent of American mothers with children under 18 work. Life as a working mother can be an isolating, overwhelming experience for many. Women often struggle with “mom guilt” and the concept of maintaining their own identity along with a healthy work/life balance.
Join the Women in Business committee of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce for a panel discussion centering around working mothers, the challenges of raising a family, pursuing a career and the elusive concept of balance.
This panel of three accomplished businesswomen and mothers have found different ways to balance work, their families, their communities and their own needs. The objective of the panel will be to offer different perspectives and open up the conversation of navigating trying to have it all (or ‘being a great mother, partner, and employee, while still taking care of yourself’).
Lunch is included.
Frederick Chamber Insights is a news outlet of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. For more information about membership, programs and initiatives, please visit our website.
Member events featured here are taken directly from our member calendar.To be sure your events are included, please submit them into the calendar at least 10 days before the event day.