Chamber Chatter – March 2, 2020

The Chamber Updates

We welcomed our new member The Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland at their ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday for their impressive new training facility. They offer amazing training and apprenticeship opportunities. Check them out and welcome them to the “neighborhood.”

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

We would like to thank David S. Brown of DSB Leadership Group for being our presenter for our February Webinar. He taught us how to get our of our comfort zone in 2020.. and he was amazing!

We recorded the presentation. It can be found on our YouTube Channel HERE

Member Spotlight: Gettier-Montanye

Gettier-Montanye has been a staple in the Glyndon community since 1922.
They supply custom screen printing as well as custom embroidery and promotional products.

Some of Their Branded Products Include:
T-Shirts and Other Clothing
Work-Wear and Uniforms
Bags and Accessories
Promotional Products and Employee Gifts

Visit Their Website Here

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.

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.)

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!

Glyndon Grill Wins – TWICE !!

Glyndon Grill won Open Table’s 2020 Diner’s Choice in the
Hidden Gem category!
Visit their website to learn about their special nights and events.

Glyndon Grill wins in the Baltimore Magazine’s Restaurant Reader’s’ Poll! CLICK HERE to see all of the winners

Nortwest Hospital Event

THEY NEED YOUR HELP BY MARCH 6TH!

Glyndon Lord Baltimore Cleaners was nominated in 3 different categories of the Baltimore Sun’s 2020 Readers Choice awards! Now the need the your vote!

It’s super easy! Find Glyndon Lord Baltimore Cleaners under the following categories

Home & Garden – Rug Cleaners
Personal Services – Dry Cleaner & Tailor

Vote Here

10^th District Night in Annapolis
NEXT MONDAY!

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.

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

SAVE THE DATE!…Saturday, April 4th at 12 noon!…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 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Main Street 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

The Draft Pikesville Revitalization Action Plan

The Draft Pikesville Revitalization Action Plan outlines 10 achievable goals that are geared towards the revitalization of Pikesville’s commercial district. The action plan is currently in draft form and the Department of Planning is seeking additional community feedback through March 13, 2020.

Upon completion, a final action plan will be published, providing project guidance and a path towards the revitalization of Pikesville.

Please email your feedback to pikesvillestudy@baltimorecountymd.gov.

CZMP 2020 Planning Board Public Hearing

On Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m., the Baltimore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing at Pikesville High School to share its recommendations and solicit public input regarding the 40 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process issues that have been filed in District 2. Public sign-in will begin at 5 p.m. Each person who signs in will get two minutes to speak. Additionally, the Department of Planning asks that you make 20 copies of all the documents that you plan to present.

In a proactive measure to protect and preserve the suburban and rural character that makes the 2nd District beautiful, I filed 13 issues and recommended that 222 acres be downzoned. As I have said all along, any development that happens in the 2nd District must be done with respect to the community, respect to the environment and respect to Main Street(s).

You can view each of the 40 issues in District 2 here.

For more information about the year-long CZMP, please click here.

-Izzy