Beth Colley, certified expert résumé writer and career management coach of Chesapeake Resume Writing Service, will present "How to Create an Engaging and Exciting Elevator Speech," Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber, 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, in Laurel.

In this seminar sponsored by BWCC's Business Tools Group, learn proven strategies for promoting your brand; find out what people want and need to know quickly; capture interest and generate solid leads in 15, 30, 60 and 90 seconds; and take your elevator speech from the basement to the penthouse.

Cost is $10 for members, prepaid; $30 for members not prepaid and nonmembers. To register, go to bwcc.org/events.