Biotech organization honors Van Hollen

BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and organizations, according to a news release from the organization.

Wheaton & Kensington chamber hosts legislators

A breakfast mixer sponsored by the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce and featuring a report on the 2007 Maryland legislative session will be held 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. today at Wheaton Regional Library, 11701 Georgia Ave. Invited guests include state Sen. Richard S. Madaleno (D-Dist. 18) of Kensington, and Dels. Ana Sol Gutierrez (D-Dist. 18) of Chevy Chase, Jane E. Lawton (D-Dist. 18) of Chevy Chase, and Jeff Waldstreicher (D-Dist. 18) of Kensington.

Courts at Woodsidesales to begin

GTM Architects, a Bethesda architecture, planning and interior design firm, and the Kentlands Co. of Cabin John, a homebuilder and land developer, have unveiled plans for the Courts of Woodside residential development in Silver Spring.

The 2.7-acre project has been designed to renovate three existing historic single-family homes while integrating 23 new townhomes, according to information from the companies. Ground is to be broken this month, and the sales office will open next month.

Promotions and hires

Choice Hotels International of Silver Spring promoted Caroline Racine to director, Caribbean franchise development. Previously, Racine, who joined Choice nine years ago, worked in worldwide sales and intermediary marketing.

Venable LLP of Rockville named Derick P. Berlage, 50, former chairman of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, a partner in its state and local government practice group. Previously, Berlage, a former member of the Montgomery County Council, was a litigator at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.

Silver Spring chamber hosts events through June

A business after hours sponsored by the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce will be held 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at American Bank, 8630 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Call 301-565-3777.

The Silver Spring chamber’s next monthly networking breakfast will be held 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. May 9 at Tastee Diner, 8601 Cameron St., Silver Spring. Call 301-565-3777 to register by May 7.

The Silver Spring chamber’s annual Golf Classic will be held May 17 at Hampshire Greens Golf Course, 616 Firestone Drive, Silver Spring. Call 301-565-3777 for registration details by May 10.

The Silver Spring chamber’s networking breakfast for the month of June will be held 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. June 13 at Taste of Morocco, inside City Place Mall at 8661 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Call 301-565-3777 to register by June 11.

A business after hours for the month of June will be held 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 20 at Summit Hills, 1701 East West Highway, Silver Spring. Call 301-565-3777 to register by June 25.

The chamber’s annual Awards & Installation Dinner will be held June 28 at Crowne Plaza Washington, DC⁄Silver Spring, 8777 Georgia, Silver Spring. Call 301-565-3777 for registration details by June 15.

State hosts job fair

State of Maryland, Department Labor Licensing and Regulation and the Fort Meade Morale Welfare and Recreation will sponsor a community job fair for all job seekers 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Road, Fort Meade.

Eighty-two employers will recruit for more than 4,000 open positions.

Job seekers should bring several copies of their resumes, dress for success and be prepared to apply for jobs and meet prospective employers. There are no fees for job seekers.

For more information, call Jerome Duncan at 410-674-5240.

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