The Chamber - Catonsville Chamber

A Newsletter from the
August
2016
INSIDE
VIEW
The Chamber
This Issue
President’s Message
2
FRF Volunteers Needed
Business Tip from
Dennis Sullivan
Welcome New Members
4
5
Photos from the 7th Season
of the Sunday Famers Market
7
It’s Crab Feast Time!
Tickets NOW on Sale
8
“Build a Dream” Makeover
for The Childrens Home
10
Real Estate Tip
of the Month
12
The Chamber’s Frederick Road Fridays summer concerts are in full swing. The chamber is execited that the
events have received additional promotion this year from CBS radio station Mix 106.5 with disk jockey,
Prietly, broadcasting live from 5 of the concerts, see inset. Wieland’s BBQ, SweetFrog and Sneha Indian
Cuisine also joined as new food vendors, adding to the great music and supportive efforts of our sponsors
and nonprofit partners. See page 6 for more great pictures of the FRF concerts.
Photo by Balance Photography
GET THOSE MALLETS READY FOR
OUR ANNUAL CRAB FEAST - SEPT. 30
C
Arts & Crafts
Festival
September 11
lueless about the Maryland blue crab?
Never fear! You’ll never be far from a
self-proclaimed master of the art of
eating this Chesapeake Bay delicacy, so plan
to join us at the Chamber’s 58th Annual Crab
Feast & Auction on Friday, September 30, at
6:00 pm at the Lodge in Oella, 2832 Nine Mile
Circle.
The evening includes all the crabs you
can eat steamed on site by Harris Seafood,
a delicious buffet provided by Monaghan's
Pub, beer and sodas, topped off with a 50/50
raffle.
So even if you are a novice when it comes
to cracking steamed crabs, be sure to join us
for one of Catonsville's best events! Tickets
are $60 each, or a table of 10 for $550, and can
be purchased online at catonsville.org or by
calling the chamber office at 410-719-9609.
Don’t delay, purchase your tickets today.
VIEW
The Chamber
Editor,
Design & Layout
Teal Cary
GCCC Executive Director
410-719-9609
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Chamber of
Commerce is to have a strong voice
with the county government,
business and local community;
to affect positive change in our area;
to foster growth and expansion of
our members’ business; and to
achieve the betterment of the
Catonsville community.
Chamber Web Site:
www.catonsville.org
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
OPPORTUNITIES
One-Page Insert $75
Get special attention for an
event, sale, etc. An 8 1/2 “ x 11”
insert (pdf file) in The View
provided by your business.
Event Sponsorship
Your company can be
highlighted at one of our
monthly events.
(Costs vary)
Business After Business Host
Invite the Chamber to your
location for onsite promotion.
(Costs vary)
Website
Banner Advertising
Sidebar Advertising
Check the Homepage of the
Chamber’s website for additional
opportunities to promote your
business
Call the Chamber Office
410.719.9609
for more information.
The Chamber Working for You
President’s Message
Cathy Schneider
2016 President
H
ope everyone is
having a GREAT
summer!
Our Chamber has
been busy this summer
continuing to support
economic development
in Catonsville with our
weekly Frederick Road Fridays summer concerts. Although the weather has not been
ideal every week the average attendance by
our concertgoers has still been an amazing
1,390, and we are proud to report that we
have donated over $8,000 to our nonprofit
partners who come out on a weekly basis
and help us make Frederick Road Fridays
successful.
A huge thank you must go out to the 24
sponsors who have volunteered their time,
provided us with their services and have
given monetary donations to support the
concerts. For a full list of this year’s sponsors
please visit our designated FRF page on our
website: http://catonsville.org/events/frederickroad-fridays.php
In addition, we continue to receive
calls, e-mails and messages that the local
Catonsville restaurants and businesses have
directly benefited from this event. We could
not put on these concerts without Teal, Kate
and Jackie from our Chamber office and Dan
Swearingen (committee chair) who continue
to coordinate all aspects of this event. DyAnn
Moreé who recruits additional volunteers
each week for the Chamber table also deserves a huge thank you. This year so far
those volunteers have included Chamber
Board members, the staff of Sterling Ashton
Schwab Witzke Funeral Home, representatives RE/MAX New Beginnings, Frank of
Frank’s Fitness, the staff from Narcissus
Salon, the staff from Guidewell Financial Solutions, Dan Bougher from Top Turf, Sidney
Carter from Kids of Catonsville Performing
Arts Club, Coldwell Banker agents and the
FRF committee members. THANK YOU
VOLUNTEERS!!!!!
This is a good time to also mark your
calendar for other great events that are
coming up this summer. Our annual Arts and
Craft Festival is September 11th and the annual Crab Feast is scheduled for September
30th. These are two community events that
can’t be missed. More details are in this
newsletter and on our Chamber website. If
you are interested in being a sponsor at these
or any events please contact Teal Cary in our
Chamber office. All of the chamber-hosted
events provide a great marketing opportunity
for your business.
Lastly, if you haven’t yet, please “Like” the
Chamber’s Facebook page and follow us on
Twitter and share our events. You can help us
get the word. Also, we would love to see you
post our events on your pages! Facebook is a
great and free way for all of us to brand our
companies and make new connections while
supporting our Chamber of Commerce.
SUMMER FUN INCLUDES BEING A
FREDERICK ROAD FRIDAYS VOLUNTEER
C
hamber members: want to add some fun to your Friday nights this summer AND make
some great contacts at the same time? Volunteer to help out at our tent at any of the
Frederick Road Fridays concerts this summer. Working alongside other Chamber
member volunteers selling tokens or checking IDs, you can enjoy the concert, meet lots of
people and have a great time, all while serving your community. And you can wear your company logo to promote your business at the same time.
Concerts began June 10 and will run every Friday through August 26. To volunteer or for
more information, contact DyAnn Moree, FRF volunteer chairperson, at
[email protected] or call 410-747-9828. Leave DyAnn your e-mail and phone number
and she will be in touch to schedule your date and time.
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Presented by the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce
Frederick
Road
Fridays
at the Shops on Mellor
EVERY FRIDAY – June 10 to August 26
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Mellor Avenue, Catonsville
2016 Concert Schedule:
Date
Band
Concert Series Sponsors:
Proceeds Benefit
Stage/Diamond Sponsors: Diamond Sponsor:
The Shops on Mellor
We Love Catonsville
June 10 Radio Free Baltimore........Arbutus Volunteer Fire Dept.
Whalen Properties
June 17 One Flight Up ....................Dr. Kathleen Gandy
Impact Foundation
June 24 Appaloosa.........................CEA-Catonsville
Emergency Assistance
July 1
July 8
Platinum Sponsors:
ABC Equipment Rental
Bath Fitter
Gold Sponsors:
Jeremy Gilless Band.........4th of July Committee
Baltimore Co. Arts Guild
Coldwell Banker
& DyAnn Moreé
The Eight Balls..................Rotary Club of Catonsville
Cosmic Comix & Toys
Peace A Pizza
Tom Quirk-Retirement
& Investment Group, LLC
McFarland & Masters, LLC
UMBC: 50 Years of
Grit & Greatness!
July 22 D’Vibe & Conga.................The Children’s Home
Narcissus Salon
Varsity Auto Repair
July 29 Decades ............................Leadership Through
Athletics
Aug. 5 Against the Grain..............Touching Lives
with Comfort
Oakdale Fine Wine
& Spirits
Wall to Wall Construction
July 15 Marquis Soul.....................Y of Central MD
Aug. 12 Josh & Good Old Stuff ......Forty West Lions Club
Aug. 19 The Gigs ............................Comet Booster Club
Aug. 26 Acoustic Limit...................Maryland Search & Rescue
McDonald’s Restaurant
Great fun for the
whole family.
fridays
Frederick Road
Celebrating Music & Fun in Catonsville
Wolfe & Fiedler, CPAs
Silver Sponsors:
Catonsville Pharmacy
Catonsville Cooperative Market
Lighthouse Youth & Family
Services
Scittino’s Italian Market
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MASTERING THE ART BEHIND THE MOST
POWERFUL TOOL YOU HAVE AS A LEADER
Plus, 3 tips you can use right away
Dennis Sullivan,
Executive Director
Center for Business
Innovation, CCBC
Contributing View
Columnist
I
want to tell you
a story about the
most effective
presentation I ever
witnessed and how
he still influences me more than 20 years
later.
The late Steven Covey, author of the
best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People, was the featured speaker.
As he took the stage in the windowless
convention hall, he asked everyone to
stand up. “I want you to close your eyes,”
he began. “Keep your eyes closed, and
think about where you think North is located. Next, I want you to point to where
you think North is located.” He paused.
“Remain pointing and open your eyes.”
As we looked around the room everyone laughed. It looked as if everyone was
pointing in different directions. A few,
completely lost, pointed towards the ceiling.
“Those who are absolutely convinced
they know where North is located remain
standing and pointing to where you think
North is located and everyone else can sit
down,” he said. Fewer people remained
standing, but they were all still pointing in
completely different directions – and yet
all felt they were absolutely right and
everyone else was wrong. He pulled out a
compass and pointed to where North was
actually located.
He then began his speech by talking
about all the different directions we can
choose to follow in life, but without some
sort of guide for us to follow we’re just
guessing – even if we think we’re right.
It was one of the most powerful openings by a speaker I had ever witnessed. I
remember it vividly even today. I can’t tell
you what all 7 habits are, but I do remember that opening.
Why? Because it was engaging. It involved all of the senses. It was fun and it
left a vivid image in my mind, as well as
hundreds of other people in the audience
that day, that illustrated the point of his
message: We all need a compass to follow
or who knows where we’ll end up.
As the leader of your organization, you
often find yourself in the position of presenting an idea or delivering your message. It may be in front of hundreds of
people, like Steven Covey did many years
ago, or to just a few employees by your
desk. As a leader, effective speaking is one
of the most powerful skills you can possess.
Speaking, however, is an art – not a science.
Some of the best speakers are those
featured on TED. I love the fact that they
can often take complex information and
package it into a compelling story in less
time than it takes to cook a box of Rice-aRoni. So I’m often more intrigued by how
the content is crafted into a presentation
with very few slides and often nothing
more than a microphone and a stage.
In fact, I just attended a conference two
weeks ago. As I sat there in the audience, I
recall feeling that I was getting good ideas
and advice from the speakers. However, I
don’t remember any of the charts or bullet
points from any of the presentations –
except one. The speaker started an organization called, Because I Said I Would,
which is founded on the idea of encouraging others to keep their promises. I don’t
even remember his name, but I can tell
you about the eulogy he wrote for his
deceased father, I can tell you about the
moment he decided to quit his job and
begin his non-profit organization, and I
can tell you the stories of the little girl
whose life has been changed.
Why? We remember stories. They grab
our attention. They are naturally engaging. They help us to remember. And they
are one of the most effective tools you
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have to get others to follow. Over the
years, I have worked with many speakers
just like Steven Covey. Here are the 3 most
effective techniques to get others to listen
to what you have to say:
1
Get right into your presentation and
grab your audience’s attention with
your opening sentence. Start with a
personal story as you take the audience
on a journey with you that illustrates why
someone should care about what you
have to say.
2
Share your experiences – and the experiences of others you have worked
with in the past. This is where your
passion can come alive. Show why you’re
so passionate about your topic and how it
connects with your message.
3
Focus on sharing just one or two
things most people don’t already
know. Everyone has a thirst for
knowledge. Tap into that natural desire we
all have to explore ideas and teach your
audience something that they didn’t know
before.
Think about your own experiences
listening to a speaker. I would bet that you
don’t recall much of the content at all –
but you may remember a story they told.
Quick quiz: what are the 3 techniques I
just mentioned? It’s tough to answer that
question without re-reading it.
Last question: How did Steven Covey
open his presentation?
About Dennis J. Sullivan: Dennis is author of The
Breakthrough One Page Marketing Plan
(www.OnePageBreakthrough.com) and is an Associate
Professor at CCBC teaching business management,
marketing, and sales. He is also Executive Director of the
college’s Center for Business Innovation, a Lecturer at
Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Leadership Education and is owner of Breakthrough Pros, a consulting
company specializing in lead generation, sales conversion and product launches. Contact information:
www.BreakthroughPros.com or [email protected]
The Chamber New Members
Sponsorship Level
Kids of Catonsville
Performing Arts Club
Nonprofit Level
Esterson & Associates
Physical Therapy
Sidney Carter
10 Saint Timothys Lane
Catonsville, MD 21228
(240) 481-4890
[email protected]
www.kidsofcatonsville.com
Community Connection
and Resource Center
Samuel Esterson
Jamin Parezo
Courtney Parezo
Rachel Herrmann
Rajat Kumar
2 West Rolling Crossroads,
Suite 100-102
Baltimore, MD 21228
(410) 747-1600
[email protected]
www.estersontherapy.com
Esterson & Associates Physical
Therapy is an independent private
physical therapy practice dedicated
to personalized patient care. The
therapists at Esterson have more than
80 years of combined experience.
Member Level
Capital Advisor Group
John Wardell
679 Central Avenue., E.
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 609-6700
[email protected]
www.capitaladvisorgroup.com
Capital Advisor Group is based on
the principle: one must first be
educated and given the necessary
tools before prudent decisions about
future financial success can be made.
Frank’s Fitness
Frank Meekins
Catonsville, MD 21228
(407) 590-3192
[email protected]
www.franks.fitness
Frank's Fitness is a Catonsville-based
health and fitness program, offering
personal training, physique contests
and—coming soon—a fitness center.
Kids of Catonsville Performing Arts
Club is a performing arts company
that offers after-school classes in
Acting/Theater, Singing and TV News
Reporting for kids aged 7 to 12.
Classes are designed to be fun and
exciting, as well as educational and
well-structured. At Kids of Catonsville,
children will gain the necessary skills
and experience to become a top-notch
performer.
Rebecca Bloom
5405-06 East Drive
Arbutus, MD 21227
(443) 257-0539
[email protected]
www.jobsforlife.org
The Community Connection and Resource Center
retrains individuals to approach the job market
with skills that will help them to get a job, keep a
job, and become employees with integrity. The
Center connects with the community to offer help
creating resumes and finding and training for
employment, and it reaches out to offer a hand
up to those struggling with issues such as drug
addiction, food shortages and homelessness.
Qursal Fashion
and Design LLC
Qursal Fashion and Design LLC
Saleem Ahmad
3460 Ellicott Center Drive, Suite 204
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 369-6590
[email protected]
Qursal Fashion and Design offers
a variety of apparel, jewelry, pocket
books, embroidered items, shoes,
and glasses.
Renewal By Andersen
Broy Klein
8265 Patuxent Range Road
Jessup, MD 20794
(301) 483-7340 ext. 77067
[email protected]
www.RenewalByAndersen.com
Renewal By Andersen is the custom
window replacement division of
Andersen Windows. The company
creates custom composite replacement
windows along with custom replacement doors
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The Chamber In Pictures
FRF Concerts Bring Record
Crowds to the ‘Ville
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Photos by Balance Photography
7th Season of Sunday Market–
grows with new vendors and patrons
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It's that wonderful time
of year in Baltimore-
Crab Feast Time!!!!
58th Annual Crab Feast
Hosted by The Catonsville Chamber of Commerce
When:
Where:
Time:
Featuring:
Cost:
Friday, September 30, 2016
The Lodge, 2832 Nine Mile Circle, Catonsville
6 pm to 10 pm
Crabs steamed on site by Harris Seafood
Delicious buffet provided by Monaghan's Pub
Raffles from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm:
Basket of Cheer, Tower of Beer, 50/50 Raffle
Tickets $60, Table of 10-$550
Register online at catonsville.org
or by calling the Chamber office at 410-719-9609
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SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS
MUST PROTECT THEIR FUTURES
Matthew Dunigan
Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Contributing View Columnist
I
f you’re a small-business owner, you think a lot
about today. Is your cash flow sufficient …
today? Are your products and services
competitive … today? Are you confident in your
marketing and advertising efforts … today? And
because you are so focused on today, you may be
neglecting a key aspect of tomorrow – your retirement. Specifically,
do you have a good retirement plan for yourself?
Given that your personal finances are so tied up with your business, your plans for the business will obviously greatly affect your
financial situation when you retire. Whether you want to transfer the
business to another family member, sell it outright to someone else,
or possibly just wind it down, you’ll need to plan ahead and consult
with your legal and tax advisors.
However, you can take steps now to help ensure you can enjoy a
comfortable retirement. You have access to a variety of retirement
plans appropriate for small-business owners, including these:
• Owner-only 401(k) – This plan, also known as an individual or a
“solo” 401(k), is available to self-employed individuals and business
owners with no full-time employees other than themselves or a
spouse. As the owner, you can contribute to your plan as both an
employer and an employee; your total contribution limit for 2016 is
$53,000, or $59,000 if you are 50 or older.
• SEP IRA – If you have just a few employees or are self-employed
with no employees, you might consider a SEP IRA. You’ll fund the
plan with tax-deductible contributions, and you must cover all
eligible employees. (Employees themselves cannot contribute.) You
can contribute up to 25% of compensation, up to $53,000 annually.
(Contributions for a self-employed individual are limited to 25% of
compensation minus one-half of self-employment taxes.) And you
can fund your SEP IRA with many different types of investments.
Plus, you can establish a SEP IRA for 2016 until April 17, 2017.
• Defined benefit plan – Pension plans, also known as defined
benefit plans, have become less prevalent in recent years – but you
can still set one up for yourself if you are self-employed or own your
own business. This plan has high contribution limits, which are determined by an actuarial calculation, and as is the case with other retirement plans, your contributions are typically tax-deductible.
• SIMPLE IRA – As its name suggests, a SIMPLE IRA is easy to set
up and maintain, and can be a good plan if your business has fewer
than 10 employees. Still, while a SIMPLE IRA may be advantageous
for your employees, it’s less generous to you, as far as allowable contributions, than an owner-only 401(k), a SEP IRA or a defined benefit
plan. For 2016, your annual contributions are generally limited to
$12,500, or $15,500 if you’re 50 or older by the end of the year. You
can also make a matching contribution of up to 3% of your compensation.
You need to establish a SIMPLE IRA between Jan. 1 and Oct. 1 of
any year. In fact, if you’d like to set up any of the retirement plans
we’ve looked at, don’t delay. The sooner you open your plan, the
more years you will have to contribute – and, as you know, time is
often an investor’s best friend.
Photo by Balance Photography
Board member Marleen Griffin, representing Saint Agnes Federal
Credit Union, volunteered at the 2015 festival helping distribute the
Shop the ‘Ville tote bags from the Chamber’s festival booth. Marleen
included information from the credit union in the give-away tote
and wore her company name tag so she could be easily identified by
the festival’s patrons.
CATONSVILLE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL-
A VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
THAT PROMOTES YOUR BUSINESS
T
he Catonsville Arts & Crafts Festival, now in its 43rd
year and organized and hosted by the Chamber, is one
of our community’s premier events. Bringing an estimated 25,000 patrons to our village each year, this event is a
perfect venue for our chamber members to find new customers and spread the word about their business.
Whether you are trying to differentiate your brand from the
competition, increase your number of loyal customers, create
company or product awareness and visibility, or looking for
ways to drive retail traffic or sales, having the opportunity to
meet thousands of potential customers in one day is priceless.
One no-cost way to promote your business at the festival is
to volunteer at the Chamber’s booth. There you can help
distribute gift bags to the festival patrons while handing out
your own company’s promotional materials. Just an hour or
two of your time could lead to new customers.
The Catonsville Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on
Sunday, September 11, 2016.
Call Teal Cary, 410-719-9609 today to take advantage of this
outstanding marketing opportunity and sign-up to
volunteer at this year’s festival.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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The Chamber Member News
WMAR ABC2 & LOCAL CONTRACTORS TEAM UP TO UNVEIL
AN EXTREME MAKEOVER TO THE CHILDRENS HOME
W
MAR ABC2 and a group of
local businesses and contractors are teaming up to reveal
dramatic improvements to one of the
Catonsville Chamber’s nonprofit members, The Children’s Home. The Children’s Home is a Baltimore area foster
home for children ages 13-21 who are
there due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. The Children’s Home underwent
a physical makeover thanks to the program Built Upon A Dream, and volunteers from the Maryland community.
The Children’s Home has received just
under $500,000 in goods, services, and
donations through Built Upon A Dream
which airs on WMAR, the Baltimore affiliate of The E.W. Scripps Company
(NYSE: SSP). Based on ABC Network’s
popular, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” Built Upon a Dream offers local
non-profit organizations a chance to
greatly improve their facilities. The program hopes to capture some of the spirit
and good work of ABC’s Extreme
Makeover program and complete renovation projects for organizations in need
in the Maryland region.
On Thursday, July 28, from 8:30-9:30
a.m. sponsors and volunteers from the
Built Upon a Dream team will join The
Children’s Home residents as they unveil
their new facility. The Children’s Home
is located at 205 Bloomsbury Avenue in
Catonsville. The renovations will enable
The Children’s Home to better serve the
children, families, and local community.
An hour-long TV special telling the story
of The Children’s Home Dream Build is
slated to air on WMAR ABC 2, on Thursday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m.
The Children’s Home has an over 150
year history of serving children in the
state of Maryland who are victims of
abuse, neglect or abandonment. The
Home provides care in a safe, home-like
living environment on its suburban campus where they strive to have children
Company, Manekin Construction, Fence
& Deck Connection, A. Hoffman Awning,
Bath Fitter, Cox Roofing, Bank of America, Ruppert Landscape, Thompson
Creek, Penza Bailey Architects as well as
a number of sub-contractors, suppliers
and volunteers.
feel secure, nurtured and have a sense of
belonging. While at the home, children
who have suffered emotionally or physically are given the care normally imparted by parents or families that is
needed to heal, rebuild their self-esteem
and help them grow into healthy, productive young adults.
The abandoned Catonsville estate that
The Children’s Home purchased in 1919
has an array of different buildings that
are constantly in need of maintenance
and repair.
This Built Upon a Dream project,
benefitting The Children’s Home, included improvements across the 44 acre
campus. Workers improved everything
from roofing, painting, and electrical, to
fencing, and landscaping at the home.
The work was completed by a group of
contractors, suppliers and associated
companies who make up the Built Upon
a Dream Team. All team member companies donated time, labor, materials
and supplies to get the job done. Many of
the individual corporate donations are
valued at more than $25,000. The Built
Upon a Dream team includes General
Contractor, MacKenzie Contracting
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About WMAR & Scripps WMAR-TV was the nation’s 11th (and
Maryland’s first) television station to sign
on-the-air in 1947. The station has been
the site of many technological breakthroughs: first with a color film processor for television news and production,
and the first zoom camera lens for film
and tape cameras. WMAR is owned by
the E.W. Scripps Company.
The E.W. Scripps Company serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and
digital media brands. Scripps is one of
the nation’s largest independent TV station owners, with 33 television stations
in 24 markets and a reach of nearly one
in five U.S. households. It also owns 34
radio stations in eight markets. Scripps
also runs an expanding collection of
local and national digital journalism and
information businesses, including podcast industry leader Midroll Media, overthe-top video news service Newsy and
weather app developer WeatherSphere.
Scripps also produces television shows
including The List and The Now, runs an
award-winning investigative reporting
newsroom in Washington, D.C., and
serves as the long-time steward of the
nation’s largest, most successful and
longest-running educational program,
the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for
decades to the motto, “Give light and the
people will find their own way.”
For more information contact Belinda
Lee—Creator & Producer, Built Upon a
Dream - (410) 353-2030—
[email protected]
2016 Events Calendar
JUNE through AUGUST
Event:
Event: Frederick Road Fridays
Sponsors: See page 3
Date:
Every Friday, June 10-Aug. 26
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Place: The Shops on Mellor
Cost:
FREE
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Event:
Event: Lunch & Learn Seminar-Instagram & Pinterest
Sponsor: Breakthrough Pros, Property
Title & Escrow
Date:
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Time:
12 Noon
Place: Brightview Rolling Hills
Cost:
$25 pre-registered & pre-paid
$35 at door, $35 non-members
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
43rd Annual Catonsville
Arts & Crafts Festival
Sunday, September 11, 2016
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Frederick Road
FREE
Event:
Sundays
10:00 am-1:30 pm, 730 Frederick Rd.
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
58th Annual Crab Feast
& Auction
Friday, September 30, 2016
6:00 pm
The Lodge in Oella
$60 per ticket
Table of 10- $550
Chamber Open House/
Networking Event
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016
5:00 - 7:00pm
924 Frederick Road
FREE
NOVEMBER
Event: Legislative Luncheon
Guest Speakers: Elected Officials
Date:
TBA
DECEMBER
Event: Holiday Party
Date: TBA
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and we will include them on our
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The Chamber’s Facebook page
currently has 2,675 likes and our
latest postings have had a post
reach of 10,000.
Now until November 20
TOP 10 REASONS TO SHOP THE CATONSVILLE FARMERS MARKETS
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Freshly picked, in season produce is
at its peak in flavor and nutrition.
You can try a new fruit or vegetable!
Have you ever tasted gooseberries or
rhubarb? Many farmers markets offer
lesser known fruits and vegetables, providing a variety that can be both tasty
and nutritious.
Support your local farmers and
economy. You can help new and
smaller farmers be successful and save
farmland in your area. The Economic
Research Service provides an overview
of the economic impact of local food
systems.
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Fresh fruit and vegetables are full of
antioxidants and phytonutrients.
It's a great way to get your kids
involved. Let them pick out something new to try, then they can help prepare a meal or snack using the new item.
5
Supporting your local farmers
market strengthens your community.
Meet your local farmers, learn about
foods grown in your area and catch up
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with friends and neighbors while stocking up with local goods.
6
Farmers markets offer foods that
align with MyPlate guidelines.
Visit different booths to pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as
local dairy, grain and protein products so
you can build your healthy plate.
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Farmers often have recommendations for preparing their products.
SNAP and WIC benefits are accepted
by some vendors at our farmers
markets. Learn About SNAP Benefits at
Farmers Markets and find out which WIC
state agencies participate in the Farmers
Market Nutrition Program.
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Catonsville has two wonderful
farmers markets within walking
distance of many of our residents.
Both Catonsville farmers markets
provide fresh, healthy foods so be sure to
visit one this week. The Sunday Farmers
Market is located at 730 Frederick Road
behind the Friendly’s restaurant from 10
am to 1:30 pm. The Wednesday Market is
held at Christian Temple Church on
Edmondson Avenue from 10 am to 1 pm.
Greater Catonsville Chamber Newsletter • www.catonsville.org 11
BALTIMORE COUNTY'S ECONOMY IS BOOMING – AND THE COUNTY
HAS THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO JOIN IN THE SUCCESS
T
he Baltimore County Boost Fund
is offering flexible loans from
$50,000 to $250,000 that can be
used for: capital towards the acquisition
of business assets, leasehold improvements, and even working capital. If you
fit into one of the following categories,
then this loan program is for you!
Loan programs are designed to help:
• Small businesses (SME)
• Minority-owned businesses
• Women-owned businesses
• Veteran-owned businesses
What’s more amazing is that the company grew its national presence in extremely limited space. Baltimore
County’s Boost Fund provided Michele
with the capital to expand to a state of
the art facility in Timonium. The loan will
allow her to increase her full time staff,
ensuring she has the personnel to keep
Real Estate Tip of the Month
Here’s an example:
Michele’s Granola:
When 8,000 lbs a week isn't enough
“The Boost Fund made
expanding in Baltimore County
an easy decision.”
— Michele Tsucalas,
Founder of Michele's Granola
Beginning in 2006 as a one-woman
farmers market show, Michele developed
a love for healthy snacks into a thriving
business. Michele’s Granola now produces 8,000 pounds of granola each
week, distributed to over 250 natural
foods retailers, grocery stores, specialty
markets and food service facilities.
Looking for a more
“Active Role” in the
Chamber?
B
eing part of a chamber
committee is a great way to
network with fellow chamber
members while making an impact on
the community your business serves.
Just contact the committee
chairpersons listed on our website
or call the chamber office. Your
participation will be enthusiastically
received and welcomed.
up with the demand for high quality,
healthy hand crafted granola.
For more information about the Boost
Fund contact Will Anderson, Director of
Baltimore County Department of
Economic and Workforce Development,
[email protected],
410-887-8000.
PURCHASING YOUR FIRST
RENTAL PROPERTY
Catherine Burke, Providence Realty
Y
ou are ready to purchase your first rental property, so
naturally there are going to be a few things that you want to
be aware of now. Maryland has a number of requirements
surrounding property management and there is always new legislation that passes each year in the Maryland General Assembly
concerning real estate in general and, in some cases, concerning
rental properties. This web link - http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/
overview-landlord-tenant-laws-maryland.html is a good place to find comprehensive information on Maryland requirements for disclosures, security
deposits, rental payments, landlord access to property, eviction notices and
much more. This site allows a potential landlord to drill down to the specifics.
This year’s Maryland General Assembly passed two bills that will affect owners of
rental properties. The first bill (HB849/SB 182) states that Carbon Monoxide
alarms are going to be required on each level of a rental unit beginning October
1, 2016 (beginning April 1, 2018 the detector will be required to be outside of
sleeping areas as well), the second bill (HB1059) states that a receipt for the
security deposit must be included in a written lease beginning October 1, 2016.
By the way, I am never too busy for your referrals!
[email protected], 301/793-8732
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Quote for the Month
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
12 Greater Catonsville Chamber Newsletter • www.catonsville.org
Milton Berle