Chamber Chatter – March 10, 2020

The Chamber Updates

Help Us Win The Chamber Challenge 2020!

The Chamber Challenge is ON! For the entire month of March, you are able to vote DAILY and show your support for the Northwest Chamber of Commerce- the hardest working chamber around.. We offer multiple networking opportunities, a touted Mastermind Program, Webinar Wednesday Education, continuous PR and marketing for our members via our newsletter and social media profiles and more- all the time with smiling faces!

Let Everyone Know What You Already Know:

That we are THE BEST Chamber of Commerce around!
Vote NOW- and vote DAILY at the button below

VOTE HERE DAILY

We Would Like to Thank the Sponsors of the
2nd Annual Reisterstown Craft Beer & Wine Festival

Silver Sponsors
Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union
Cohen & Dwin, P.A.

Bronze Sponsors
Shore United Bank- Owings Mills
The DelaCruz Team of Keller Williams Legacy
Tevis Energy

Look Below for More Event Information!

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available for the 2nd Annual Reisterstown Craft Beer & Wine Festival on April 25th.
Reach Our Community- Over 1,000 attendees are expected

Sponsorship start at only $250!

Email Kathleen Dorsey for more sponsor information HERE

Learn More About the Event and Buy Tickets HERE

Member Spotlight: Mortgage Affiliates Inc.

Mortgage Affiliates Inc. was established with the mission of creating extraordinary mortgage solutions.

We use the latest in financial technology to bring you the most up-to-date information. Our financial products vary from simple to simply spectacular. We are experienced with both residential and commercial real estate purchases.

We always operate with honesty, integrity, and a solid commitment to quality.
We never sacrifice quality for profit.

Click Here to Use Their Mortgage Calculators

Upcoming Chamber Events

Drop-In Networking Happy Hour
March 10, 2020
5pm-7pm

Outback Steakhouse
10904 Boulevard Circle
Owings Mills, MD

This month’s Drop-In Networking Happy Hour event offers a great way to meet new business professionals as well as re-connect with old friends!

This is a chance to network while enjoying a food and beverage in a casual atmosphere.
All you have to do is join us, buy your snacks/meal and drinks and get to know fellow attendees while helping to support a fellow member, Outback Steakhouse- Owings Mills.

Please register so we can have a seat ready for you!
Feel free to register a friend to attend with you, too!

March Happy Hour & Learn

March 18
5:30-7:30pm
Tier One Technology Partners
11400 Cronridge Drive, Suite A
Owings Mills, Maryland

For this month, we are switching up the timing of our monthly
Lunch & Learn and having it in the evening!
Same concept and program as our Lunch & Learn times but
with lite fare food and adult drinks!

Network with 30 local business owners and professionals while enjoying a free snacks and beverages by our host as well as an educational speaker. These monthly networking events normally sell out, so be sure to save your seat now!!

Speakers Al Whitestone of Tier One and Kevin Martins, with Microsoft, will present on
“Cyber Protection at Home and at Work“

Young-At-Heart Professional Committee’s Happy Hour

March 24th
5pm-7pm
BurgerIM
10309 Grand Central Ave, Ste 114
Owings Mills, MD

Our Young-at Heart Committee invites young professionals, as well as those over 40,
but are young-at-heart for a casual networking happy hour.
All are welcome!
These happy hours are always filled with fun and laughs!

Appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

Webinar Wednesday:
Stress- Types & How to Conquer It

March 25th
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Virtual- Your Computer or Phone

Stress: Types and How to Conquer it
Presenter: Marquis Neal of Merritt Clubs

In our busy lives, stress can be an everyday occurrence.
Stress can effect our productivity and health.

Marquis will be teaching us about types of stress which business can bring and what we can do at that moment to de-stress immediately.

You must register to receive your link so you can join us. We bet you will feel better after!

Sip & Shop Networking Night
March 26th
5pm-8pm
Ruth’s Closet
9131 Reisterstown Rd.
Owings Mills, MD. 21117

(Lower Back Level of Valley Village Shopping Center)

The Northwest Chamber Women in Business Committee is sponsoring this Women in Business Networking Event. Shop ’til you drop in this fabulous consignment shop with a cause.

Admission to this event is a donation of women’s clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry,etc. as our effort to support the House of Ruth and their mission.

Join us for wine & cheese and fun!

Members Only

Chamber Girls Happy Hour
March 31st
5pm-7pm

Reter’s Crab House and Grill
509 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD 21136

We invite current Northwest Chamber members to enjoy free appetizers and a cash bar (happy hour specials available) with fellow women Chamber members.

Come enjoy networking at our member restaurant while having a few laughs.

There is a small entrance fee of $7 ($10 at the door).
Please register so we can order food accordingly.

(Even though this new Northwest Chamber member-only networking event
is geared for the women of the chamber, men are welcome to attend.)

Drop-In Networking Happy Hour
April 14th
5pm-7pm

BurgerIM
10309 Grand Central Avenue, Suite 114
Owings Mills 21117

Meet new business professionals in our area and connect with old friends!
This is a chance to network while enjoying food & beverages in a casual atmosphere.
All you have to do is join us, buy your snacks and drinks and get to know fellow attendees while helping to support one of our newer members, BurgerIM.

Please register so we can have a seat ready for you!

Lunch & Learn Networking:
Hosted by Shore United Bank

April 15th
11:30am-1pm
Shore United Bank
9612 Reisterstown Rd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Network with 30+ local business owners and professionals while enjoying a lunch and beverages provided by our host as well as an educational speaker. These monthly networking events normally sell out, so be sure to save your seat now!!

April 25th, 2020
12pm-5pm
Main Street, Reisterstown, MD

Sponsorships Now Available
Over 1,000 attendees expected

We partnered with the Reisterstown Improvement Association in 2019 and tried a new community event- The Annual Reisterstown Beer & Wine Festival. It was a success- so we are doing it again in 2020!

The Reisterstown Craft Beer Festival brings together some of the best Maryland breweries, wineries, and distilleries in one amazing event. The event features live music, artisans and food celebrating all things Maryland. Admission includes a souvenir tasting cup and unlimited samples from breweries, wineries, and distilleries from around Maryland.

Wine, cocktails, and bottles to take home are available for purchase.

General admission is $30 in advance on Eventbrite/ $40 at the gate.

Designated Driver tickets are only available at the gate.

BUY TICKETS HERE

LEARN MORE HERE

Welcome Our New Members!

Mortgage Affiliates Inc.
KDW Catering
Travel Designs LLC
The Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors of MD
About The Fit
Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union
Boom Barista & CO.
Brick Bodies- Reisterstown
Tier One Technology Partners
DMWi Consulting
The Preserve at Owings Crossing

Member Events & News

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

TONIGHT!!
10^th District Night in Annapolis

Monday, March 9, 2020
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Lowe House of Delegates

Transportation will be provided from the District by Woodlawn Motor Coach, as follows:
Stop One: Leaving from Owings Mills Library, 10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 at 4:00 pm

Step Two: Leaving from Randallstown Community Center, 3503 Resource Drive, Randallstown, Maryland 21133 at 4:30 pm
Buses will be leaving Annapolis at 8:00 pm, returning to the District by 9:00 pm and 9:30 pm respectively

To reserve a spot on the bus, please contact Essence Cropper at essence.cropper@mlis.state.md.us or via phone at 410-655-3090. Please note a photo ID will be required to board the bus and enter the Maryland House of Delegates’ building in Annapolis.

R.I.A.’s Main Street Business Round-Table

TOMORROW!
March 10th
10am-11am
Reter’s Crab House
509 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD

This month, we will brainstorm in groups of 5 and spend 10-15 minutes to discuss questions and write responses. We will focus on 2-3 main points of importance.
This session is important in that it identifies what is important to YOU and gives us direction as to where to take the conversation and plan for Main Street Reisterstown.

Join us as we plan a strategy where everyone contributes and has a voice

Support The Crohn’s & Colitis While Making New Connections!

BBJ’s Family-Owned Business Awards- Presented By Howard Bank

March 26th
5:30pm-8pm
Grand Lodge of Maryland
301 International Circle
Cockeysville, MD 21030

SPONSORED TABLES WILL BE THE ONLY RESERVED SEATING AT THE EVENT.

The 2020 Family-Owned Businesses Awards Presented by Howard Bank honor multi-generational, family-owned businesses as well as closely held businesses in Baltimore for overall excellence, innovation, ethics, philanthropy.

Our keynote speaker is Jim Perdue.

There are 3 exhibit tables at $500 each available; they include 2 tickets, logos on programs and our website, and name in ads. We expect over 250 attendees at the event!

Let Dawn Shehan Lewis know your interest in a table and
make a commitment with pre-payment by March 16th and our cost will be $400!

Email Dawn for Exhibit Table

Reisterstown Library Renovation Meeting

March 25th
6:30pm
Reisterstown Library Branch

Baltimore County Public Library is hosting a community meeting March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Reisterstown Branch Library to share details about the upcoming building renovation. Representatives from Baltimore County Property Management, BCPL director Paula Miller and others will be there to share details about the project. The Reisterstown Branch is expected to close to the public this spring for renovation.

The Woman’s Club of Glyndon Fundraiser

April 4th
12:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
109 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD 21136

Bring your family and friends…FUN for all ages!

The Woman’s Club of Glyndon spring fundraiser luncheon will feature award-winning actress Mary Ann Jung portraying Grace O’Malley, “Pirate Queen!” This event will also include raffle baskets!
The $30 ticket includes lunch catered by Glyndon Grill!

For reservations call: Karen Solheim – 410-833-1006

Speed Networking
March 17th
7:30am-10am
Delta Hotel- Hunt Valley
245 Shawan Rd.
Hunt Valley, MD. 21031

In order for businesses to grow, you have to generate new leads and serious prospects. The BBJ is here to help you and your business do just that.

Join us for our inaugural speed networking event that is sure to get you those new leads and prospects in just one morning!

TENTATIVE AGENDA
7:30 am 8:00 am Check-in and Pre-Networking
8:00 am 10:00 am One-on-one Speed Networking

Legislative Update

From Speaker Jones

Just a few weeks ago, I joined leadership from across the state to testify in support of The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – a transformational plan to create a world-class education system in Maryland.

I’m very pleased to announce that The Blueprint passed the House by an overwhelming majority!

This historic bill is the result of hundreds of hours of meetings and testimony from parents, business leaders, and education experts to determine what we need to build a strong workforce and a robust economy.

Now, we are closer than ever to expanding pre-kindergarten for low-income three-year-olds and all four-year-olds, hiring and retaining more high-quality and diverse teachers, providing more resources for the students who need it most, ensuring our students are college and career ready, and implementing greater accountability measures to ensure funds are used effectively.

Our most important and sacred duty as elected officials is to leave a brighter future for our students, and my colleagues in the House have upheld their commitment to our children. Soon, all of our children, regardless of their zip code, will have the opportunity to succeed.

Community Update from Councilman Jones, Jr. He explains the outcome of the bill to move the work session, the camera registry bill and upcoming events.

Click the video above to listen

February was a busy and productive month in the 2nd District office. More than 90 constituents called or emailed with issues that they needed assistance on. I am proud to say that my team and I resolved 98 percent of those requests that we received. My No. 1 priority is to serve the residents of the 2nd District. This is why we work so hard to provide relentless follow-up when solving constituent issues.

Hundreds of 2nd District residents recently attended a town hall meeting co-hosted by County Executive Johnny Olszewski and me. I appreciated you sharing your thoughts, ideas and concerns. I am going to continue working hard for you in an open, transparent, accessible and responsive manner. We still have much to accomplish together, and I look forward to delivering more positive results in partnership with our incredible community groups, neighborhood associations, small business owners, stakeholders and residents. Many thanks to the Gordon Center for Performing Arts and Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Baltimore for hosting us!

I’m so thankful for all the engaged residents we have in the 2nd District of Baltimore County, and it is truly a pleasure and privilege to serve you all each and every day. Serving as your council member on the Baltimore County Council is a responsibility I do not take lightly.

As always, If there is anything I or my staff can help with, please reach out. You can contact my office by email at council2@baltimorecountymd.gov or by phone at 410-887-3385.

Izzy Patoka
Baltimore County Councilman
Second District