• The Human Resources Roundtable is a group consisting primarily of labor, employment, and benefits professionals who meet once a month to exchange information on selected topics and exchange ideas. The networking allows members to consult each other on business specific topics as they present themselves during the course of the year. This is an invaluable resource for the HR Business Community, and all Members of the HVBF. The HR Roundtable meets on the first Thursday of each month from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at a location and with an agenda as listed below.
  
  Christine M Eichler, PDP Group Human Resources Manager & Chair - HR Roundtable

• The Facilities/Security/Transportation Roundtable meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except August, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at a location and with an agenda as listed below.

• The purpose of the Financial Roundtable is to plan educational Roundtables by the Financial Business Community on topics that are current and relevant to the members and guests of the HVBF. These meetings will be held quarterly.
  
  Dennis Carter, Financial Planner, Heritage Financial Consultants & Chair - Financial Roundtable
  
  Financial Roundtable Committee: Sherri Thomas, First Financial Group; Suzanne Goad, SC&H Group;
  Krista Jacoby, BB&T Financial Center Hunt Valley; Mary Ellen Morrison, Executive Director HVBF

• The Information Technology Roundtable will provide member organizations outreach for information sharing, educational resource, awareness and advocacy for information technology related issues within the Hunt Valley Business Community. The IT Roundtable will encourage member organizations to learn and grow by connecting them to their peers and other decision makers through networking events, workshops, educational programs, and information sharing sessions.

• Special Events are offered periodically and are listed below.

Please register if you plan to attend any of the roundtable meetings. Feel free to bring an associate or prospective member (subject to the following policy).

Hunt Valley Business Forum will follow the inclement weather policy of Baltimore County schools. When schools are closed or opening late because of the weather, our Roundtable activities will be cancelled.

Each Roundtable offers a complimentary light breakfast. If your company would like to participate in the Complimentary Breakfast Program, please advise with the Roundtable you select. The participation fee is $150. You receive recognition for your participation and the opportunity to distribute information about your company at the meeting.

Coming Roundtables & Events

Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 8:00 AM Breakfast
Information Technology Roundtable

The Ashland Cafe
10810 York Rd.
Cockeysville, MD

Topic: Social Media - Who are you??? A Pro? A Beginner? A Naysayer?

Speakers: Marci De Vries-Todtz - MDV Interactive; Brian Razzeque - VMT, LLC

Hear points of view throughout the spectrum of participation and strategy for social media from our all star panel of social media and marketing experts. When is social media not right for you, and when is it a must? Find out on July 13th.

Thursday, July 8, 2010, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Monthly Meeting - Human Resources Roundtable

The Community College of Baltimore County
11101 McCormick Road (at Wight Ave.)
Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Topic: The Six "Must Haves" for a Productive Office

Speakers: Barbara Boone, Productivity Solutions

Summary - Participants will learn the essential tools needed for a productive office so that they can work more efficiently, spend less time on administrative tasks, and more time on their core business activities.

Past Roundtables & Events
(in descending order)

Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
HVBF Networking Event

Wealth Advocacy Partners
954 Ridgebrook Road, Ste 100
Sparks, MD 21152

The Hunt Valley Business Forum cordially invites you to a networking event at Wealth Advocacy Partners - Networking, Hors d'oeuvres and Door Prizes.

Cost $10.00 at the door; R.S.V.P. by June 11, 2010

Net proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes.

Thursday, June 3, 2010, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Monthly Meeting - Human Resources Roundtable

The Community College of Baltimore County
11101 McCormick Road (at Wight Ave.)
Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Topic: Workforce Resources for Businesses

Speakers: Vida Banham and Steve Connolly,
Business Services Specialists, Baltimore County Office of Workforce Development

Businesses have diverse needs yet need the same solutions.....recruiting a skilled workforce, upgrading employees' skills, and providing assistance for displaced workers. Learn how the Workforce Development System can help by providing a valuable link between businesses and job seekers.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 8:00 AM
Partners in Progress

Hayfields Country Club
700 Hayfields Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030

Topic: The State of The Market and What Comes Next for Investors

Speaker: Joseph V. Battipaglia, Chief Investment Officer, Washington Crossing Advisors

Mr. Battipaglia is featured frequently in national media. Additionally, he speaks regularly with reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications where his market views are often quoted.

Event Sponsor:

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
Barbara Freilich, Vice President/Investments
410-659-2304 / barbara.freilich@stifel.com

Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 8:00 AM
Women In Business

TESSCO Technologies
Suite 210
375 W. Padonia Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Eppler Conference Room

Topic: Health at Every Size

Your health cannot be measured by a number on the scale. Bodies naturally come in a variety of shapes and sizes. To feel the best and be the most productive, it is much more important to focus on healthful intuitive eating and pleasurable physical activity. At this roundtable registered dietitian Deborah Kauffmann, RD, LDN will discuss how mindful eating can help you achieve health, your natural weight and a healthy relationship with food.

We all know why we need to exercise, but why is it so hard to stick to a program for some people? Learn what to expect when you start a program and ways to keep yourself motivated so you stay with your exercise regimen. Charlotte Hetterick, Owner of Interactive Fitness will talk about expectations and motivation.

Thursday, May 6, 2010, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Monthly Meeting - Human Resources Roundtable

The Community College of Baltimore County
11101 McCormick Road (at Wight Ave.)
Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Topic: Connecting Employees to Revenue Generation

Speaker: Eric O.A. Miller, III, Managing Partner, Smart Performance Strategies, LLC

If a business owner could get 100% of their employees connected effectively to revenue generation turn over will be nearly zero, workers engaged would be nearly 100%, work place environment would have minimal moral issues and all would be grand. Reality is otherwise. So, how is it done? Are there tools or techniques already available to help mitigate low work force engagement? What does the leader do? Eric will offer some practical insights on how this can be accomplished.

Thursday, April 8, 2010, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Monthly Meeting - Human Resources Roundtable

The Community College of Baltimore County
11101 McCormick Road (at Wight Ave.)
Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Topic: The Importance of the Interview Process in Preventing Violence in the Workplace

Speaker: Bruce Smith, Tueri Consulting, LLC.

The first step in preventing workplace violence begins with the hiring process and, of great importance, the pre-hire interview. Can you determine truth from deception? How do we communicate our thoughts? Learn how to improve your company's benefit in the employment interview.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Monthly Meeting - Facilities, Security, Transportation Roundtable

The Graduate Center at Loyola University
2034 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093

Topic: he Next Shoe to Drop or Stabilizing? Panel discussion on the state of commercial real estate in the I-83 corridor.

The panel discussion leaders:
Ketch Secor - C.B. Richard Ellis
Gail Chrzan - C.B. Richard Ellis
Julio Purcell - MacKenzie
Paul Obrecht III - Blue and Obrecht

This will be an open forum discussion with time allowed for questions and answers.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
HVBF Networking Event

Residence Inn
45 Schilling Road
Hunt Valley, MD

The Hunt Valley Business Forum celebrates the grand opening of the Marriott Residence Inn in Hunt Valley. Join us for networking, tours, heavy hors d'oeuvres and door prizes.

Cost $10.00

Net proceeds to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Thursday, February 4, 2010, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Monthly Meeting - Human Resources Roundtable

The Community College of Baltimore County
11101 McCormick Road (at Wight Ave.)
Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Topic: The Art of Employment Engagement: Helping employees find more satisfaction in their work.

Speaker: Carol Kerr, Career Consultant and CCBC Adjunct Faculty Member

*CCBC, Hunt Valley, is a member of the HVBF.

Presentation to include:
1. Question---Why is there lack of engagement of employees?
2. Strategies for employee engagement through leadership and management practices.
3. Using these strategies can lead to employee job satisfaction and increased levels of productivity.

Past Roundtables & Events
(in descending order)

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Thursday, January 7, 2010, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Monthly Meeting - Human Resources Roundtable

The Community College of Baltimore County
11101 McCormick Road (at Wight Ave.)
Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Topic: Building a Culture of Accountability AND Performance

Speaker: Cindy Phillips, Leadership 4 Change Consulting, LLC
Leadership 4 Change Consulting is a member of the HVBF
Cindy Phillips is a core member of the HVBF, IT Roundtable

Presentation Information:

Fact: Employees are contributing only 45-75% of their value in the Workplace.
Fact: This is primarily a leadership responsibility and crisis.

Cindy will discuss key building blocks of leadership strategy that can be implemented by HR and business leaders at any level.

2009 Roundtables & Events