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Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Monday, Nov. 9

Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission will hold a free advanced estate planning seminar 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at the SMECO auditorium, 15035 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville. The presentation will cover transferring assets within the family, selling or keeping a business, and other estate-related matters. Call 301-274-1922 to register.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Charles County Business Network, representing roughly 40 business professionals across Southern Maryland, meets 8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Old Country Buffet, Festival Way, Waldorf. Call Bonnie Morris at 301-609-9300 or e-mail arrowamericanpesttermite@verizon.net.

Southern Maryland Business Network meets 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Legends Club at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Go to www.smbn.org.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Charles County Chamber of Commerce will hold an orientation for its China trip 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at the chamber building at 101 Centennial St., Suite A, La Plata. Participants will leave Charles County on March 30 for a week of tourism and meetings with Chinese businesspeople. E-mail kgould@charlescountychamber.org by Nov. 10 to RSVP for the orientation.

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Women in Harmony, a business networking group for women in Charles County, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the state police barrack, 9500 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Call Joyce Cool at 301-885-0277.

Thursday, Nov. 19

Charles County Chamber of Commerce will hold new and prospective member orientation 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at the chamber office, 101 Centennial St., La Plata. Call 301-932-6500. Register by Nov. 13.

La Plata Fitness will host "The Monthly Perk," a networking breakfast 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 19 at 140 Drury Drive, La Plata. The informal event allows attendees to describe their businesses and meet other entrepreneurs. To register, e-mail brich@charlescountychamber.org.