ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2019 

The faster you can tell your target market how you are different, not alike, distinct from other agents, the faster they can decide to work with you or not. People like to do business with people like themselves. The faster you let them know you are like them the faster you can build trust in you...
11/25/2019
Annual Community Art Show in Hagerstown, Maryland The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. hosts its “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2019.” The juried community art exhibit will run from December 5, 2019 through January 7, 2020 with an opening reception on Thursday, December 5, ...
11/24/2019
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2019 With an official proclamation at a recent meeting, the Mayor and City Council encourage you to shop local this holiday season. Small Business Saturday on November 30 is a great time to start. When you spend locally, you not only give a boos...
11/24/2019
While management organizes and controls, leadership charts the way, innovates, and inspires the organization to new heights.  As a leader your role is to navigate your organization or your team through the uncertainties.      In your real estate brokerage or any other organization you need manage...
11/24/2019
City of Gaithersburg: Municipal Equality Index Gaithersburg earned a total of 93 points in the 8th annual Municipal Equality Index, an initiative of the Human Rights Campaign that examines the inclusivity of laws, policies and services with respect to the LGBTQ community. The average score among ...
11/23/2019
Racial Equity Regional Learning Cohort Gaithersburg is one of 11 jurisdictions participating in the Racial Equity Regional Learning Cohort sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in partnership with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity. Five City staff members repres...
11/23/2019
It is nice to recall special MeetUps with ActiveRain friends.         When I was taking my e-Pro class, this platform was introduced, and everyone in the class signed up.    It was a new thing twelve+ years ago, no one knew what blogging was, and many never continued.    There were not as many on...
11/23/2019
Happy Hour Beverage: Raspberry Black Russian My happy hour beverage selection was a Raspberry Black Russian. All you need is your favorite glass with some ice and add 2 ounces of Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka and 1.5 ounces of Caffe Lolita Coffee Liqueur and stir. This is very good sipping drink and m...
11/22/2019
Thanksgiving Challenge: Grateful for Education ActiveRain Ambassador Debe Maxwell has challenged blogger members to post a blog each week during November as we express our gratitude during this season of Thanksgiving.If you want to enjoy business success, it is good to know what you are doing. Mo...
11/22/2019
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Yields: 4 servings       Ingredients: 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. torn fresh basil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. angel hair 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chick...
11/22/2019