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Maryland
Horse Council
Business Network
Update from
MHC President Steuart Pittman:
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Upcoming
MHC
Business Network Events:
Business Network
Meeting:
April 6th at Pleasant Prospect Farm (Brookeville, MD).
More info coming soon!
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*****MHC
Business
Network
"This new initiative is up and running. We met first at Jane Siegler's
Reddemeade Farm for a planning meeting, and again on February 2 for our first official gathering. Our first topic was to compare stories
on how the Great Recession has changed our business plans, marketing, services, and anything else.
The Business Network is made up of some of the most respected folks in the Maryland horse world, and the opportunity to openly discuss all
aspects of what we do with these people is invaluable. We seem to have experts in just about every aspect of what we do. The level of
discussion is very collaborative and professional.
Our plan is to meet every other month, the next being April 6 at Pleasant Prospect Farm in Brookeville. We begin at 12:30 and The
Equiery is providing us with lunch. The meeting room has a fireplace, billiards, and a bar so feel free to stick around and socialize. If
you are a farm or business member of the horse council, join us. If not, become one!"
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What is the MHC Business Network?
The Business Network is a group of people who own or operate horse
farms, boarding and lesson stables, and other equestrian-related businesses in Maryland (e.g., tack shops, feed stores, vets, farriers,
massage therapists, pony and carriage ride operators, etc.), who want to work together to explore mutual interests. The Network members
will explore common problems, discuss solutions that have worked for us, share information on useful resources, get to know each other, and
in the process improve our business skills and practices. The Network will also be an important source of advice to the Maryland Horse
Council on legislative and regulatory issues that affect our businesses.
Who can attend?
Any Farm or Business member of the Maryland Horse Council can send as
many representatives to these meetings as they choose.
A report on the first meeting:
The first meeting of the MHC Business Network Meeting took place on
Tuesday, December 1st. A group of over 20 Maryland equine business leaders gathered at Reddemeade Farm to get acquainted and discuss
ideas for the future direction, purpose and activities of the Business Network.
Two events were planned:
· MHC Business Network Social Gathering at the
MD Horse World
Expo on Fri., Jan. 22nd @ 9am
(* restricted to Expo Vendors and to MHC Biz
Members who are volunteering)
· Meeting #2 at Farm Park (18410 Muncaster Road; Derwood, MD 20855)
on February 2nd @ 2pm
At the first meeting, those present agreed it would be great to start
an online group forum for all business and farm members of MHC where we can share ideas, answer questions, and generally support each other
regarding running our businesses. The intention is to have a place for business problems to be solved and to share ideas and information so
that all of us are better off.
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