Businesses
Severn Bank opens new full-service branch in Lothian
Severn Bank (“Severn”) has announced the opening of a new branch at 5401 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Lothian, Maryland. This is the sixth branch in Anne Arundel County for the bank. The 2,500 square foot branch includes tellers and drive-through teller windows as well as on-site commercial and mortgage bankers. An ATM will also be […]
You can save energy and money at BGE’s new BGE Marketplace
BGE customers can now purchase energy-saving products online at the BGE Marketplace. The newly-launched retail site offers energy-related products that save them time and money, such as LED lightbulbs, smart thermostats, advanced power strips, and more. The energy savings from these products support EmPOWER Maryland. “The launch of BGE Marketplace provides our customers with more […]
K&B True Value gives away more than 2000 flags over Independence Day
Over the Independence Day holiday, K&B True Value gave away more than 2000 US flags. According to Jared Littman, former Alderman for the City of Annapolis and owner of K&B True Value, it generates a ton of heartfelt responses to from the community. One customer wrote: “This most iconic symbol of American freedom reminds us […]
Smithey Law Group opens new practice in West Annapolis
Smithey Law Group LLC, a law practice focusing exclusively on employment law, has opened in West Annapolis. Led by partner and founder Joyce Smithey, the practice covers issues related to wages, discrimination, sexual harassment and abuse, contract and severance negotiations, equal pay, medical leave and more. Smithey also handles high-profile class and collective actions involving wage and hour violations. Smithey spent […]
HeimLantz’s Sheri Winegardner earns Certified Private Wealth Advisor designation
HeimLantz, CPAs and Advisors, the local public accounting and business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Sheri Winegardner, CFP®, has become a Certified Private Wealth Advisor. “This new designation makes Sheri even more of a valuable asset to the wealth management team,” said Carter Heim, CPA and President of HeimLantz. “We are happy to […]
Maryland SDAT improves MBE website for more functionality
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) has updated its award-winning Maryland Business Express (MBE) site to now allow online filing of resolutions, which add, edit, or remove a resident agent and change the principal office location for businesses. In addition, Maryland Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) can now file Articles of Cancellation online and […]
Filmsters gears up for 17th year of summer filmmaking
With over 180 short films made in the past 16 years, Filmsters Academy is gearing up for the 17th year of its summer program that takes place over two weeks beginning at the end of July. Lee Anderson and Patti White, the founders of Filmsters Academy, describe their summer program as an experiential approach to […]
New VP at Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) President William C. Baker announced that Lisa Feldt is CBF’s new Vice President for Environmental Protection and Restoration. Ms. Feldt has more than 30 years of experience in environmental issues, most recently as Director of the Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Environmental Protection. Prior to that, she held several senior positions […]
Jackie Gerrior named to Champion Hall of Fame
Jackie Gerrior, a realtor with Champion Realty’s Kent Island Office in Stevensville, has been named to the Champion Hall of Fame for achieving $50 million in settled Champion sales. She joins 60 previous Hall of Fame recipients, whose photo plaques are displayed in Champion’s Severna Park headquarters. “I love showing property and seeing my customers happy […]
Kitchen on West Street–now serving breakfast, happy hour and dinner!
A new restaurant concept is adding flavor to the emerging dining scene in the Annapolis arts district. Kitchen on West St. — part of the recently opened Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown — brings local flair to everyone’s favorite fare. “This is comfort food with a creative twist,” says Food & Beverage Director Demetra Iyanda, noting examples […]
Severn Bank offer program for Hometown Heroes
If you are a teacher, a cop, a firefighter, EMT, healthcare worker, or military, Severn Bank has developed a program just for you. As one of the few remaining local banks Severn rewards our own “hometown heroes” with perks to help manage your financial life. From banking accounts, to CDs, to mortgages, to loans. Need […]
Baysox awarded Business of the Year by Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce
The Bowie Baysox were presented with the 2018 Business of the Year Award by the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce at their annual meeting at the Comfort Inn and Conference Center Thursday night. Per the Chamber of Commerce website, the award is presented to a business that “has demonstrated high-level accomplishments that are a benchmark […]
Crosby Marketing Communications named “Top Workplace” by WaPo for second year
Crosby Marketing Communications, one of the nation’s leading independent communications firms, has been named to The Washington Post’s 2018 list of “Top Workplaces.” This is the second consecutive year Crosby has received this honor. The Top Workplaces recognition is based solely on employee surveys conducted by a national consulting firm, Energage. Crosby’s team of 85 employees […]
Crosby wins 4 awards in healthcare marketing competitions
Crosby Marketing Communications, one of the nation’s leading independent communications firms, racked up four wins in two healthcare marketing competitions, the 2018 Aster Awards and the 2018 Healthcare Advertising Awards. The competitions recognize campaigns that display exceptional creativity, message effectiveness and consumer appeal. Crosby was honored for these programs: Gold Aster for “Domestic Violence Awareness […]
BGE wins national recognition for restoration efforts in Maryland and Puerto Rico
BGE was recognized by Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its restoration efforts following the March nor’easters that hit Maryland and for assistance provided to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island last September. BGE, along with Exelon companies Atlantic City Electric, PECO in Philadelphia and Pepco in Washington D.C., were recognized with the “Emergency […]
Little Treasury Jewelers to celebrate expansion with sale
Linda Hammalian had worked 12-hour days, seven days a week back in her days of running a small jewelry kiosk in a mall with some friends. One day a boy approached, asking if he could buy a silver necklace for his girlfriend. But he only had $5 and needed $3 more. His mother told him […]
Severn Bank offer program for Hometown Heroes
If you are a teacher, a cop, a firefighter, EMT, healthcare worker, or military, Severn Bank has developed a program just for you. As one of the few remaining local banks Severn rewards our own “hometown heroes” with perks to help manage your financial life. From banking accounts, to CDs, to mortgages, to loans. Need […]
What is Elder Law and why should you care?
Elder Law is an area of legal practice that is defined more by the type of client it serves than the more traditional fields of practice. The types of legal issues that are the focus of Elder Law attorneys’ practice include: Estate Planning: Planning that is tailored to the specific situation, needs, and hopes of […]
Marina Yousefian named to Champion Realty’s Hall of Fame
Marina Yousefian, a realtor with Champion Realty’s Pasadena Office, has been named to the Champion Hall of Fame for achieving $50 million in settled Champion sales. She joins 60 previous Hall of Fame recipients, whose photo plaques are displayed in Champion’s Severna Park headquarters. “I just want to take care of customers,” Yousefian said. “I wasn’t […]
AAMC wins national recognition for heart and stroke care
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes AAMC’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized evidence-based guidelines. AAMC earned the award by meeting specific quality measures for the diagnosis and […]
Maryland Tourism Commission names Ruth Toomey as new Executive Director
The Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) announces that Ruth Toomey is its new executive director, effective June 1, 2018. Toomey, a longtime professional in the Greater Baltimore/Anne Arundel County hospitality industry, has been an active member and board member of the tourism/hospitality trade organization since 2009. She most recently served as MTC’s Membership chair.“Tourism is one of Maryland’s top 10 economic engines […]
Severn Bank offer program for Hometown Heroes
If you are a teacher, a cop, a firefighter, EMT, healthcare worker, or military, Severn Bank has developed a program just for you. As one of the few remaining local banks Severn rewards our own “hometown heroes” with perks to help manage your financial life. From banking accounts, to CDs, to mortgages, to loans. Need […]
