Despite challenging economic times, many local businesses and organizations are seeking job candidates. To help with fall and winter employee recruiting efforts, Calvert County is once again holding its annual Job Fair. The 2009 Calvert County Job Fair will be held Wednesday, September 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow.
 
Registration for the event is free and limited to the Calvert County business community. Businesses should be actively seeking employees for full- or part-time work. Multi-level marketing organizations and businesses are not permitted. Registration includes a six-foot table and two chairs, a listing in the event brochure and two tickets for light refreshments. Registration deadline is August 26, 2009.
 
Nearly 30 businesses participated in the 2008 Calvert County Job Fair and almost 400 job seekers visited the event.
 
For more information or to register for the Job Fair, please contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410.535.4583, via e-mail at info@ecalvert.com or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.
 
The Job Fair is co-sponsored by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and the Tri-County Council Division of Workforce Services.