The Chamber

A Newsletter from the
June
2011
INSIDE
VIEW
The Chamber
This Issue
2
President’s Message
County Executive Names New
Economic Development
Director
May Luncheon in pictures
3
5
6
Rails toTrails Event at
Sunday Farmers Market
7
Marshall’s Store Donates
to Children’s Home
8
Welcome New Members
Frederick Road Fridays
Schedule/Sponsors
10
The Catonsville Rails To Trails organization held their
“Explore The Catonsville Rail System” bike ride on May 22,
2011. The ride was a 14 mile mid-morning, two-hour
guided tour along Catonsville’s existing and proposed trail
system. The bike route began and ended at the Chamber’s
Sunday Farmers Market at 730 Frederick Road and included the Short Line Trail, #8 Streetcar Path and the
#9 Trolley Trail. Participants included Councilman Tom Quirk (inset) who received the organization’s 2011
Spikes for Bikes Award in recognition of his efforts in developing the Catonsville Trail System presented here
by Maureen Sweeney Smith. See page 7 for more photos.
Photos by Nathaniel Corn, Balance Photography
JUNE 8TH MIXER AT DIMITRI’S
T
Sunday Farmers
Market
May 15 - Nov. 13
10 am - 1:30 pm
he Chamber will host an evening of
networking and business relationship
building on Wednesday, June 8 from 5:30
to 7:30 pm at Dimitri’s International Grille,
2205 Frederick Road.
The Chamber’s networking events are a
cost-effective way of generating new business.
Mixers are a low-cost activity that involves
more personal commitment than company
money. So plan to join us at Dimitri’s for
delicious food and drink and a wonderful
opportunity to meet new business contacts.
The Catonsville Heritage Foundation is
the Gold Sponsor for this event and will share
information with our guess about their latest
fundraising efforts for local non-profits.
The new featured member drawing, 50/50
raffle and door prizes will add to the evening’s
festivities. Cost is $20 pre-paid, $25 at door,
$35 non-members. Register online at
www.catonsville.org or by calling the Chamber
office at 410-719-9609.
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
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event, sale, etc.An 8 1/2 “ x 11”
insert (pdf file) in The View
provided by your business.
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Your company can be
highlighted at one of our
monthly events.
(Costs vary)
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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
Sally Griffin
2011 President
G
et ready for some
good times
Catonsville! June
is here and this town is
ready to break loose and
do what we do best: get
down, get out and celebrate summer! And when the whole town
comes alive, their presence spills over to
Frederick Road and beyond, and your businesses benefit. So Chamber members, what
do you have planned to capitalize on all this
positive energy?
The farmers markets are already up and
running on Wednesdays and Sundays and
attendance has been great. One thing that I
discovered at the markets are the freshest,
sweetest strawberries ever. People are driving and walking into town expressly for
these markets, so come on down, support
your local farmers and get to know the
people in your community.
Frederick Road Fridays will be bringing
music to the center of town on Friday
evenings starting June 17th, and you can’t
beat the admission price - FREE. I’m sure
between that value (much needed in today’s
economy) and the good music; its popularity will only continue to grow. The buzz on
the street is that it’s a great way to start your
weekend and the whole family can enjoy it.
Again, more people visiting Catonsville!
The Lurman Theatre starts off its’ 20th
season on Saturday, June 4th with the
Catonsville High School Steel Drum Band,
always a crowd favorite. Every Saturday and
Sunday evening you’ll find concert goers
making their way through town and over to
the outdoor theatre on the Catonsville High
Schools grounds. They bring their picnic
baskets, chairs and blankets, then kick back
and enjoy the cool of the evening while listening to fantastic music. Yet again, more
people coming to town.
Then we move onto the 4th of July, the
biggest family day of the year in Catonsville.
continued on page 11
The Chamber The CHF Corner
Karen Nicolaus
CHF Executive Director
M
ark your
calendars for
the upcoming performance for
Dancers’ United – a
CHF sponsored group on July 9 at the Slayton
House in Columbia. Local dancers, led by
Catonsville local Kaitlin Skirven, will be
performing to raise funds for melanoma
research. The event promises to be a spirited
celebration of life, with a total of five dance
companies performing. Look for opportunities for a little audience participation. So put
on your dancing shoes and come out July 9!
For tickets and information, contact Kaitlin
Skirven at [email protected].
The Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle
continues to move forward in our effort to
distribute our combined donations to local
non-profits. We now have 35 members, with
almost $9,000 available to distribute in 2011.
So now comes the fun part – we’re looking
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for deserving Catonsville area nonprofits to
be the recipients of our pooled resources in
2011. And this is where I hope Chamber
members can help out. If you know of an
organization (it must be a 501c3 group),
doing good work in our area that would be
willing to fill out a grant application, please
contact me as soon as possible. Our grants
committee will send out an application, and
all applications will be reviewed this fall.
The current plan is to make distributions in
October, and we’ll celebrate our hard work at
a year-end party.
Of course we would love to have new
members join our ranks, so if you or someone you know may be interested in the
CWGC, please send me an email. We already
have several women in our circle who are
members of the Chamber, but would love to
add to that number.
Thank you so much for your continued
support.
Karen Nicolaus, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 410-916-1231
The Chamber Economic Development
COUNTY EXECUTIVE KAMENETZ SELECTS NEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Former New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland Official Chosen to Lead Department
B
altimore County Executive Kevin
Kamenetz completed his leadership team with an announcement that he has selected Daniel C.
Gundersen as the Director of Economic
Development.
Gundersen is currently Senior Advisor
for Econsult Corporation based in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has deep
ties in economic development circles
across the nation and served as a consultant to the White House Task Force on
disaster recovery related to the BP oil
spill, assessing short and long-term economic growth strategies for Gulf communities.
"I am delighted to announce that Dan
Gundersen has accepted my offer to become the Director of Economic Development in Baltimore County," said
Kamenetz. "His incredible track record
of success up and down the east coast is
very exciting.Gundersen recently served
as the Commissioner of New York State
Department of Economic Development
where he is credited with creating comprehensive growth strategies for economic development in upstate New
York. During his tenure, New York rose
from #14 to #1 in 2007 for completed
corporate attraction and expansion, creating 13,000 new jobs and retaining an
additional 30,000 positions.
Prior to his service in the State of New
York, Gundersen served as the Executive
Deputy Secretary for the Pennsylvania
Department of Community and Economic Development. The nominee also
has Maryland ties, having served as the
Assistant Secretary for Business Development from 2000-2003. During that
time, he secured commitments from
85 companies to relocate or expand
to Maryland resulting in 15,000 jobs
created or retained. In the years since
serving as a top Maryland official, he
kept his ties to the area where his wife is
employed and their daughter graduated
from the Park School of Baltimore.
"I am honored that County Executive
Kamenetz is asking me to assume a new
challenge," said Gundersen. "The
County Executive's vision for targeted
economic development is very exciting,
and I look forward to becoming a member of the team that will move that vision
forward. What really grabbed my attention is that County Executive Kamenetz
is consolidating workforce and economic
development efforts. This is a clear message to the business community that he
understands how to leverage economic
growth."
Daniel C. Gundersen
Director of Economic Development
Gundersen is a graduate of the
University of Pennsylvania where he
earned a Masters degree in Government
Administration. He also attended the
Harvard Business School Executive
Education program on global strategy.
Mr. Gundersen currently serves on the
board of the International Economic
Development Council.
Jeff Finkle, President of the International Economic Development Council,
said "Dan is one of the most successful
economic development professionals in
the country today. He's the go-to-guy,
respected for being rich in talent, content, and character."
"We were very deliberate in our search
for an economic development director
because we wanted to get it right," said
Kamenetz. "The stakes are high, and this
is a very important appointment. Mr.
Gundersen's extensive contacts with the
private sector will be invaluable in Baltimore County. He respects and understands the very important role that the
private sector plays in our economy.
That was very important to me. He also
understands that these are very difficult
economic times, and that his challenge
will be to attract and retain businesses at
a time when the Baltimore County government must be innovative, responsible, and efficient. I am confident that he
is up to the challenge."
"I've seen a lot of resumes during my
years on the Council, and Mr. Gundersen's is very impressive," said Council
Chair John Olszewski, Sr. "I can't wait to
hear how he will breathe new life into
economic development in Baltimore
County in the same way he did in both
Pennsylvania and New York. He certainly
has a track record in that area. I congratulate the County Executive on what
appears to be a big-time hire."
Gundersen will serve as the Acting
Director effective June 1. Kamenetz will
submit his nomination to the County
Council for confirmation prior to that
date, and the Council will have forty days
to vote on the request.
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The Chamber Economic Development
Commercial Property Available in Catonsville
CHAMBER MEMBERS
LOOKING TO HIRE
CHIMNEY SWEEP NEEDED AT
MCDOWELL’S
HELP WANTED”, now there’s two
words that you don’t see a lot lately but
like the Marines McDowell’s is looking for
a few good men.
This is an opportunity to learn the Art
of Chimney Sweeping from the top of the
chimney to the soot in the firebox and
below.
Candidates should have knowledge of
small tools and be comfortable on roofs
and ladders.
They will train you in all other aspects
of the business.
If interested to know more call
McDowell’s Chimney Sweeps at the office
410-242-2252.
OFFICE SPACE AT 721 FREDERICK ROAD FOR LEASE
F
or Rent! 1800 (+ or -) square foot building available for retail or office space.
Located at 721 Frederick Road in Catonsville. Four (4) parking spaces in back and
large display windows in front make this property perfect for any retail business.
Building has been maintained in great condition, currently occupied by Columbia Golf
Center. Includes bathroom, skylight, heating/ac, basement. Will be available for rent
on June 1, 2011 for $1900/month.
Call Jamie for details 410-536-4371 or email [email protected]
21ST CENTURY POWER SOLUTIONS TO
HIRE ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
21st Century Power Solutions has an
immediate opening for a sales representation, product training will be provided.
Candidate needs to be experienced,
assertive and a self-starter. Excellent
Customer payback is available for lighting retrofits.
21st Century provides an excellent
commission structure. Potential with this
company is unlimited.
Please send resume to:
[email protected] or fax 410-418-5358
THEY’VE MOVED!
New address for Baltimore County Department of
Economic Development.
They've moved their offices to The Jefferson Building, across the street from the
Historic Courthouse in downtown Towson. Please update your records with the new
mailing address. Phone numbers and e-mail addresses remain the same.
Baltimore County Department of Economic Development
The Jefferson Building
105 West Chesapeake Avenue Suite 300
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone 410-887-8000
e-mail [email protected]
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LOUDON PARK CEMETERY
HIRING SALES STAFF
Loudon Park Cemetery is one of the
greatest historic cemeteries in Maryland.
The Loudon Park cemetery group is hiring college grads as well as experienced
sales people, teachers and military
retirees.
The cemetery has several openings for
people who want to represent history and
can work a flexible schedule. Please
contact Beverly Donald at 410-64-1900
for an interview.
The Chamber New Members
SMALL BUSINESS
RESOURCE CENTER
Sponsorship Level
he Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center offers new
and existing business assistance
with technical, financial and marketing
issues free of charge.
T
Lisa & Dan Zakai
816 Frederick Rd
Baltimore, MD 21228
(410) 788-3784
[email protected]
www.frederickroadvet.com
Small Business Resource Center can
assist with:
Frederick Road Veterinary Hospital is a
locally owned and operated full service
veterinary hospital.
* Feasibility Studies
* Demographic Studies
* Strategic Planning
* Business Structuring
* Needs Assessments
* Business Valuations
* Market Analysis/ Research/ Planning
* Business Plan Development
* Loan Package Assistance
* Certification Process & Procurement
* Intellectual Property
* Funding Programs
Presentations and various networking
events are offered through the center and
the Chamber of Commerce, some at
nominal fees.
Additional Startup Business Resources
Business License Information System
(BLIS)- connects you to information on
permits and licenses you may need in
order to start, relocate, or expand a business in Maryland. BLIS offers information on business licenses, occupational
licenses, permitting information and
business start-up information.
Guidelines for Business Planning -The
business plan is your pathway to profit. It
can mean the difference between success
and failure. This outline is the first step in
developing your business plan.
Resource Directory for the Small
Business Owner in Baltimore County-a
comprehensive list of resources provided
by the Baltimore County Public Library.
For more information, to schedule a
business consultation or receive a calendar of events and seminars, contact the
Small Business Resource Center
[email protected]
Or call 410-825-6200
Frederick Road
Veterinary Hospital
Member Level
RE/MAX New Beginnings
Bruce MacDonald
1424 Sulphur Spring Road
Baltimore, MD 21227
410-242-0220
[email protected]
www.mdnewbeginnings.com
Bruce MacDonald is the Sales Manager
for a RE/MAX New Beginnings Company
serving Catonsville, Arbutus and surrounding counties. With over 25 years in
the real estate industry, he brings buyers
and sellers together for a smooth and
satisfying estate experience.
Non-profit Level
Shaklee
Sarai Kashnow
3024 Marnat
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 375-3991
[email protected]
Shaklee is a 100% green company helping
people make healthier lifestyle choices
with all green products for cleaning,
health, skin and weight loss.
Catonsville Baptist Church
Pastor Mark Klimovitz
1004 Frederick Rd
Baltimore, MD 21228
(410) 744-0658
[email protected]
www.catonsvillebaptistchurch.org
Catonsville Baptist Church has been a
part of the Catonsville Community since
1924. They are affiliated with the
Southern Baptist Convention
ANNUAL CRAB
FEAST TICKETS
ON SALE
JUNE 1, 2011
T
he Catonsville Chamber will
host its 53rd Annual Crab Feast
& Auction on Tuesday, July 19,
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 and a delicious buffet
provided by Monaghan's Pub along with beer and sodas. The event is topped off
with a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
Thank you to this year’s sponsors: Saint Agnes Hospital, We Love Catonsville
and Whalen Properties.
Tickets are $60 each, table of 10 for $600 and can be purchased online at
www.catonsville.org or by calling the chamber office at 410-719-9609.
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The Chamber In Pictures
May Luncheon at
Russel BMW
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Photos by Rissa Miller and Nathaniel Corn, Balance Photography
Rails to Trails event brings
record crowd to Sunday Market
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The Chamber Member News
Councilwoman Bevins appoints
David Thurston to Baltimore
County Board of Appeals
C
hamber member David L.
Thurston of Crown Title Corp. was
officially sworn in as a member of
the County Board of Appeals of Baltimore County. Mr. Thurston’s appointment was confirmed by the County
Council on April 18, 2010, upon the
nomination of sixth district Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. Mr. Thurston will
serve a three-year term set to expire April
30, 2014.
Mr. Thurston is President and sole
shareholder of Crown Title Corporation
and the Law Offices of David L. Thurston,
where his practice emphasizes commercial acquisition & development, taxation, elder law and estate planning,
contract matters and title insurance,
multi-state commercial & residential settlements, loan document production,
and negotiation and preparation of real
estate contracts. Mr. Thurston is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School
of Business and the University of Baltimore School of Law, and a member of the
following professional oganizations:
Maryland Association of Certified Public
Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Bar
Association, Maryland State Bar Association, Maryland Land Title Association,
American Land Title Associations and the
Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors.
The Board of Appeals hears a variety
of appeals arising from zoning decisions,
disability retirement cases, building permits, code violations, Animal Hearing
Board and other matters as provided by
statute.
Catonsville Participates in 9th
Annual National Road Yard Sale
D
o you love yard sales? Do you scan
the local news paper for announcements of community yard
sales? Do you get into a funk when the
season for yard sales is up? Well we have
some great news!
Catonsville is finally joining in and
coming out for the 9th annual National
Road Yard Sale!
MARSHALLS STORE ON BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE HOLDS
GRAND OPENING IN CATONSVILLE
The shoppers arrived early on an April morning to welcome the newest addition to the
Baltimore National Pike retail corridor. Marshalls held their Grand Opening on April 21st,
with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a donation to The Children’s Home. Participating in the
festivities were (L-R) Councilman Tom Quirk; Reggie Coleman, Marshalls District Manager;
Gail Lee, Director of Development for The Children’s Home; and Margaret Stokes, Legislative
Aide in the First Councilmanic District.
The National Road Yard Sale runs for
825 miles from St Louis Missouri to Baltimore Maryland along the National Road.
The last stretch of the National Road is
known as Frederick Rd in the area between Baltimore and Hancock, while the
rest of the National Road runs along
Route 40. The Yard Sale starts the first
Wednesday in June and runs until the
first Sunday, which means this year it will
be held from June 1st through the 5th.
Locally, the Catonsville Historical Society has decided to participate on Saturday from June 4th from 8am until 1pm.
Tables are available on their property and
at many of the churches along Frederick
Rd from Paradise Rd all the way to the
Patapsco River at the of Baltimore
/Howard County Line. Proceeds from the
table rentals at the Historical Society and
some of the churches are going to support the Catonsville Emergency Food
Ministry. However, everyone who lives or
has a businesses along Frederick Road is
encouraged, to come out and set up
tables and join this historic event from
dawn to dusk!
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Rolling Brook Yoga hosts Grand
Opening/Ribbon Cutting on
June 4, 11 am - 2 pm
S
top by Rolling Brook Yoga’s Open
House on Saturday, June 4, 11am2pm at 1715 Edmonsdson
Avenue. Preview the studio, register for
classes, reserve a space in a free class,
and shop at the boutique. The event will
begin with a Grand Opening Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony hosted by the
Catonsville Chamber of Commerce.
Imagine a place where you can
de-stress, build strength, increase
flexibility, relieve aches and pains, laugh
a little and shop. Sound too good to be
true? Rolling Brook Yoga Studio &
Boutique will offer all this and more
when it opens for business at 1715
Edmondson Ave. on June 6, 2011. “We’ve
found the perfect place to offer quality
Yoga and Pilates at fair prices with
smaller classes than many of our
competitors,” noted Alecia Flynn, Co-
Director of Rolling Brook Yoga, “We also
have plenty of free parking.”
With yoga for beginning, intermediate
and advanced students as well as Pilates,
Rolling Brook has something for
everyone. Classes are held Monday –
Thursday, mornings and evenings, as well
as Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Rolling Brook’s boutique carries unique
yoga apparel, high-quality yoga
accessories, books and wellness items
sure to lift anyone’s spirit. Visit
www.rollingbrookyoga.com for a
complete schedule of classes, rates,
online registration, and boutique hours.
“This has been a long-time coming. To
celebrate, all classes are free from June
6th through 12th,” announced Rolling
Brook’s Co-Director, Vicki Bannister. To
reserve a space in a free class, visit
www.rollingbrookyoga.com and click on
“Free Classes.”
Yoga’s popularity is on the rise perhaps
because it is a tool for managing the
stress associated with increasing health
care costs and a struggling economy. “By
now most people have at least heard that
yoga is good for them. People are
beginning to see yoga as a way to take
control of their health, especially in a
time when there is so much uncertainty
about the health care system. Physician’s
are even beginning to suggest yoga to
their patients.” indicated Bannister. In
fact, a recent Harvard study showed that
more than 6.3 million Americans use
mind/body therapies, such as yoga,
based on doctor recommendations.
“Yoga truly is for everyone,” explained
Flynn, “We’ve chosen instructors who can
articulate how to move the body into and
out of yoga poses. That level of
instruction makes yoga so much easier
for beginners because some of
movements don’t seem natural at first.
Our teachers take the uncertainty out of
how to do yoga and show them that it can
be done. With good instruction advanced
yogis can learn how to break down
challenging poses into steps, too.”
Yoga is great for toning muscles and
increasing flexibility, but it also calms the
mind, releases tension, and increases
circulation. “Someone may come into the
studio looking for exercise – that’s
wonderful— but more often than not,
they leave having gained so much more;
that is what’s so great about yoga. I love
to see that happen!” said Flynn
enthusiastically, “There is a lot of
curiosity about yoga and we welcome
everyone to give it a try!”
Rolling Brook Yoga was founded by
Vicki Bannister, RYT 200, and Alecia
Flynn, RYT 200, to bring high-quality
affordable yoga to Catonsville. For more
information please visit www.rollingbrookyoga.com or call 410-744-0946.
You Scream Ice Cream Recognized
for Great Shake
C
atonsville’s own You Scream Ice
Cream, 821 Frederick Road, was
included in the Baltimore Sun’s list
of 10 Great Maryland Milkshakes. Go to
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/bs-fo-milkshake-pictures,0,6969195.photogallery for the full
story, but here’s You Scream Ice Cream’s
segment:
“How's this for a taste of nostalgia?
A malted milkshake, made with
hand-dipped Hershey's ice cream,
malt powder and milk.
"It takes you back to an earlier
time," says proprietor Rhonda
Chase, whose Catonsville ice cream
shop is a family affair. The cozy
carryout sells retro candy and soda
pop, snowballs, Italian ice and fruit
smoothies. It shows classic movies
while customers wait on orders.
The malted can be made with a
dozen or so flavors, ranging from
chocolate and vanilla to white
cherry. "We add whipped cream
and give long spoons so you can get
every bit from the bottom," Chase
says.
Green Tips for the Month
S
Six Mile Coffee’s Green Practices
ix Mile Coffee makes an effort to purchase many packaging items that
are recycled or biodegradable. We pay for a second dumpster for
recyclables. In addition, the Samaritan Women pick up our coffee
grounds and use it as compost and fertilizer.
Renewal by Andersen shares these important facts
A little known, but alarming fact is that the average home uses significantly
more energy and is responsible for more carbon emissions than the average
automobile.* Making homes more energy efficient benefits property values,
neighborhood livability, and keeps older homes relevant longer. Replacing
inefficient windows and doors is beneficial in lowering your energy cost and
consumption, and gives you more control of your comfort and pocketbook.
Provided by Renewal by Anderson Windows.
The Chamber’s Green Committee salutes our member
businesses for being green and sustainable!
W
ant to be recognized for your business going green? Please submit
your business or organization’s green or sustainable practice and get
a chance for recognition in next month’s newsletter, as well as retain a
presence on the green tips page of the chamber’s website. Limit tip to two or
three sentences please. E-mail your tip to chamber@ catonsville.org.
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Frederick
Road Fridays
EVERY FRIDAY – June 17 to September 2
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Egges Lane, Catonsville
Concert Series Sponsors:
2011 Concert Schedule:
Diamond Sponsors:
June 17 ..........5 Oaks
June 24 ..........Stone Mason
July 1..............Appaloosa
Platinum Sponsors:
We Love Catonsville
Whalen Properties
Russel Toyota
Jennings Cafe
Gold Sponsors:
MD Residential Realty
Bill’s Music
Narcissus Salon
Edible Arrangements
Retirement & Investment
Group, LLC
EmbroidMe
McFarland & Masters
Ribbons of Comfort
Foundation Inc.
July 8..............Battle of the Bands Winner
July 15............Jay Cleaver & the Love Leaders
July 22............The Troy Hanna Band
July 29............Marquis Soul
August 5.........Revolver
Delegate Steve DeBoy
Delegate James Malone
August 12.......Against the Grain
August 19.......Battle of the Bands Winner
August 26.......The Gigs
Wolfe & Fiedler, P.A.
September 2...Blue Streak
Team 12 A: Sen. Ed Kasemeyer,
fridays
Frederick Road
Celebrating Music & Fun in Catonsville
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Great fun for the whole family.
Spend your Fridays in the heart of Catonsville.
Presented by The Greater
Catonsville Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber 2011 Calendar
NOVEMBER
THIS MONTH’S EVENT
Event:
JUNE
Event:
Wednesday Evening Mixer
Sponsor: Catonsville Heritage
Foundation
Date:
Time:
June 8, 2011
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Place:
Dimitri’s International Grille
2205 Frederick Road
Cost:
fridays
Frederick Road
Celebrating Music & Fun in Catonsville
EVERY FRIDAY – June 17 to September 2
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Egges Lane,
Catonsville
$20 pre-registered & pre-paid
Wednesday
Legislative Luncheon
Sponsor: TBA
Guest Speakers: Local Legislators
Date:
November 9, 2011
Time: 12:00 noon
Place: Knights of Columbus
Frederick Road
Cost:
$20 pre-registered & pre-paid
$25 at the door
$35 for non-members
$25 at the door
$35 for non-members
JULY
Event:
53rd Annual Crab Feast
& Auction
Sponsors: Saint Agnes Hospital
OCTOBER
Event:
Catonsville Business Awards
Date:
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Time:
5:30 pm
Place:
Cost:
Rolling Road Golf Club
TBA
We Love Catonsville
Whalen Properties
Date:
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Time:
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Place:
The Lodge in Oella
Cost:
$60 a ticket, table of 10- $600
AUGUST
No event in August
SEPTEMBER
Event:
38th Annual Catonsville
Arts & Crafts Festival
SUNDAY FARMERS
MARKET OPENS
T
he Sunday Farmers Market
located at 730 Frederick Road,
in the parking lot behind
Friendlys opened for its second
season on Sunday, May 15 and will
run, rain or shine, until Sunday,
November 13. New times for the
market will be 10:00 am until
1:30 pm.
Event: Mega Networking Event
Joint event with the other Chambers and
Business Associations throughout
Baltimore County
Date:
TBA
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Place: TBA
Cost:
$20 pre-registered & pre-paid
$25 at the door,
$30 non-members
DECEMBER
Event: Holiday Party
Date:
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Time:
12:00 noon
Place:
Cost:
Overhills Mansion
$30 in advance with payment,
$40 at the door
NOTE: Times, locations, and costs
are subject to change.
Date:
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time:
10 am to 5 pm
Place:
Cost:
Frederick Road
Free
The Chamber Working for You
Event:
Wednesday Mixer
President’s Message
Annual Joint Mixer with ABRA
Sponsor: UMBC & bwtech@UMBC
Date:
Sept. 14, 2011
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Place:
TBA
Cost:
$20 pre-registered & pre-paid
$25 at the door
$35 for non-members
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Starting with the placement of chairs
on Frederick Road, weeks in advance I
might add, to get the best seats for the
parade, to ending the day watching the
fireworks at Catonsville High School,
thousands of people descend upon our
town for the festivities.
While these are the community
events that bring our neighbors/
consumers into town, I have not even
touched upon the numerous proms,
graduations, weddings and family
reunions being celebrated. This ain’t no
Sleepy Hollow we live in!
So I’ll ask you again. What have you
put into your business plan to capitalize
on all this energy?
See you around town!
Greater Catonsville Chamber Newsletter • www.catonsville.org 11
Charles E. Kountz, Jr.
Attorney At Law
Serving the Area's Legal Needs
for Over 43 Years
If you are ever faced with the prospect of having to go to court because
a divorce is in your future, having the best legal counsel available is
naturally of prime importance. Personal attention, a wealth of experience and affordable legal services are just three of the reasons that
Attorney Charles E. Kountz, Jr., has become so well-known.
He is conveniently located in Halethorpe at 4367 Hollins Ferry
Road, Suite 4B, phone (410) 242-0100.
Mr. Kountz handles all facets of family law including divorce, child
custody,child support and property division.Consulting with Mr.Kountz
is your first step toward filing for divorce. Only an experienced divorce
attorney can advise you on avoiding so many pitfalls that could negatively
affect your life for years to come. Without proper counsel,
mistakes you might make could impact the order of your divorce,
causing the loss of custody of your children and maybe even possession
of your home.
Having an attorney like Charles Kountz representing you will ensure
that your divorce proceedings will go as smoothly as possible. He fully
understands the profound stress that accompanies the ending of a
marriage, and he does realize that this is a time of emotional turmoil for
you. You can feel assured of top-notch representation with your
interests in mind when this professional is handling your case.
CHARLES E. KOUNTZ, LLC.
(410) 242-0100 • 1-800-750-0934
Fax (410) 242-0212
email: [email protected]
Community News
Lou Weinkam Jr. Publishes 6th
Book on Estate Planning
C
atonsville attorney Louis J.
Weinkam, Jr. has completed his
sixth book in the area of Estate
Planning and General Practice of Law.
The fifth book had two chapters including “Succession Planning for the Small
Business” and “Ethical Considerations
for Estate Planning Attorney.”
Mr. Weinkam’s seminar will be
conducted on June 7 and 8, 2011 at the
Sheraton Hotel in Baltimore City. Mr
Weinkam’s publications are owned by
the National Business Institute.
Relay is One Day, One Night,
One Community in the Fight
against Cancer
R
fridays
Frederick Road
elay for Life is a fun-filled
overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise
awareness of cancer prevention, screening, and patient programs/services from
your American Cancer Society. The 2011
Relay for Life of Catonsville will be held
on June 11-12 at CCBC-Catonsville
Our Relay last year gave amazing
results: 600 participants raised $98,000
surpassing our original goal of $70,000.
During this year’s event, teams of
Catonsville Residents will gather at the
CCBC Stadium/track and each team will
try to keep at least one member on the
track at all times. Teams can be made up
of friends, family, businesses, schools,
social clubs…Anyone can participate!
Opening ceremonies begin at 6PM on
June 11th. “Victory Lap” is the 1st lap of
the evening and kicks things off with
Quote for June!
Cancer Survivors taking to the track. The
walk the 1st lap together as the celebrities of Relay and help us to acknowledge
survivorship and celebrate life!
Another highlight of Relay is the
Luminaria Ceremony in which candles
are lit to remember those lost to cancer,
and honor those for whom the fight is
ongoing.
Relay is a great way to participate in
the fight against cancer…and to help
those right here in our community who
Celebrating Music & Fun in Catonsville
are in the fight. Relay is One Day, One
Night, One Community in the Fight
against Cancer. Join us in the fight on
June 11-12th
For information on forming a team,
registering as a Survivor, purchasing a
Luminaria bag, or Sponsorship opportunities please contact Marjorie Seidel,
Event Chair at marjorie3737@ comcast.net or Andrew Paterno, ACS Staff
Partner at (410) 721-4304 or
[email protected]
Local area bands compete for a
spot to perform in Catonsville’s
popular summer concert series
Frederick Rd. Fridays
T
he Frederick Road Fridays concert series is right around the corner. Due to
such a high level of interest, the FRF committee with the help of Bill’s Music
House is having a BATTLE OF THE BANDS for 2 remaining spots – July 8th
and August 19th. Eight local bands will face off on June 18th from 12 to 5 in the
parking lot of Bills’s Music House.
The bands will be chosen strictly by audience reaction, so it’s up to you to decide.
There will be TWO different bands chosen to fill the spots. So please come out to
join us for what is expected to be a very fun and exciting day.
This is a FREE event and all are Welcome.
For additional information or to participate in the event please email Ryan [email protected]
The competitor to be feared is one who never bothers about you at all, but
goes on making his own business better all the time.
– Henry Ford
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