Chamber Chatter – March 1, 2021

The Chamber Updates

Farmer’s Market Update:
Now Accepting Vendor Applications

We are excited that we have received such positive feedback about our upcoming 1st Annual Farmer’s Market. The Market will be held at The Hilton Garden Inn-Owings Mills each and every Wednesday from 10am-2pm starting on May 5th.

We still have vendor spots available!
If you would like to be considered to be a vendor or a sponsor reach out to Emily Winters at emily@northwestchambermd.com

ZOOM 101 Was a Success

Our COO, Kathleen Dorsey, educated attendees of our monthly webinar ZOOM 101 about the basics of Zoom. Lessons on profile settings, meeting creation and settings, sharing your screen, recordings and more were explored. Watch the full webinar below- It’s only 30 minutes. And subscribe to our YouTube channel while you are there!

Bingo Was a Blast!

What a fun time we all had at Bingo Night hosted by The Young-at-Heart Committee. Lots of prizes handed out including gift certificates from Black Eyed Susan Coffee Candy Cream & More, Jose Tequila’s – Owings Mills, Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Owings Mills and Home2 Suites by Hilton Owings Mills

Congratulations to all of the winners!
Thanks to everyone for attending and having some laughs with us!

Welcome Our New and Returning Members!

ServPro
Sheppard Pratt
Best Western – Westminster
BB&T – Reisterstown
The Boxwood Collection
Black Eyed Susan
Bransfield Motor Company
Glyndon Gardens

Upcoming Northwest Chamber Events

Virtual Happy Hour- With Breakout Rooms & Prizes!
Tuesday, March 9
5-6pm
Your Computer!!

Grab your favorite beverage and snack, then join us for a virtual happy hour.
We will breakout into separate virtual rooms for better networking.

The end of 2021’s 1st quarter is almost here.

Let’s start off the new year with not only new connections, but also getting to know our known connections better.
You will receive your personal link to join after you register.

Invite others! Let’s make this big!

REGISTER HERE

Webinar Wednesday:
How to Pick & Pay for College
March 31st
12pm-12:30pm
Your Computer

When should we start to plan?
(It’s earlier then you think!)
How large should the college be for your son or daughter to succeed?

How will you pay for this?

College decisions; they are complicated, overwhelming and so very important for your child’s future. Gary McCammon Jr. of Spike College Planning will share ways to select the RIGHT college at the RIGHT price with the RIGHT major for your graduate.

Register now to learn how to pick and pay for the RIGHT college.

REGISTER HERE

Lunch & Learn Networking
April 14th

12-12:30pm
Your Computer

Webinar Wednesday: Sales
April 28th
12-12:30pm
Your Computer

Member News & Offers

REMINDER: Members, send us your news, promotions and job listings. We are happy to spread the word for you!

Our member and Board Member, Brendan Schreiber’s business Schreiber Brothers Development was highlighted in The Baltimore Business Journal for their new project; eco-conscious apartments. This is being planned in Baltimore Penn-North area.

Congratulations Brendan for this news!

Congratulations to Lord Baltimore Glyndon Cleaners for being selected 1 of the 13 winners of the best Family Owned businesses by The Baltimore Business Journal!
To read more about the award ceremony CLICK HERE

Two of our members are currently accepting application for employment:

Catonsville Pharmacy

P/T Cashier
$11.75/ hr
25-35 hours / week

Previous experience not required but recommended.

Applications accepted at the pharmacy at 6350 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228

Eagle’s Nest Country Club
P/T Golf Course Maintenance

JOB REQUIREMENTS
– 1 year experience in landscaping maintenance
– Able to understand and follow detailed written and oral instruction
– Local candidates only as this position does not offer relocation
– Must be able to work weekends and holidays

LEARN MORE & APPLY HERE

Legislative Updates

BALTIMORE COUNTY VACCINE UPDATE

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the County will schedule and cover the cost for Uber rides for residents without other transportation options to ensure they can travel to COVID-19 vaccine clinic sites.

In addition, the Baltimore County Department of Health and the Fire Department will work together to deploy mobile units to administer vaccines directly to residents who are unable to leave their homes.

READ MORE HERE

GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOTELS, MOTELS AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES

Baltimore County is now accepting applications for the COVID-19 Hotel Grant Program! $3.5 million in funds has been designated for hotels, motels and short term rentals to improve safety, offset other operational costs.

Learn more and apply at
bit.ly/HotelGrantProgram

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that applications are open for the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences’ Fiscal Year 2022 Project Grants to support not-for-profit organizations that offer visual and performing arts, science and humanities programs.

Grants from $1,000 to $9,500 are available for organizations in and near Baltimore County that serve Baltimore County’s residents.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 4:00PM.

Link to apply: https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/commartssciences/projectgrantguidlines.html?ct=t(Baltimore_County_News_Media_Advisory_2013_29_2016_)

R.I.A.’s Grant Program:

Small businesses are the economic backbone of our communities, and we must continue to do all that we can to help support them as we build back the local economy.
In that spirit, per the Reisterstown Improvement Association and
Reisterstown Main Street
RIA’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program went live and will be open until Friday, March 12.

These grants are open to businesses in the Reisterstown Main Street district.
Grants are capped at $10,000 per business and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. So please do not wait to apply. The amount size will be determined by the number of applicants, degree of need and availability of current and anticipated funding, among other factors.

These funds were made possible in part to Reisterstown’s recent designation as a Main Street Maryland town from the legislation I initiated and sponsored last fall — and the County Council unanimously passed — to move the process forward to the state.
Please visit this link for additional information and details about the grant program.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE