The Bel Air Downtown Alliance Will Be Hosting Their 3rd Annual Chocolate & Wine Affaire and 9th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival the Weekend of March 5-6, 2010
BEL AIR, MD – February 18, 2010 – It’s that time of year again in Downtown Bel Air, MD when everyone in town is anxiously awaiting the return of the annual chocolate events, hosted by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, at the Bel Air Armory on Friday, March 5th and Saturday, March 6th. Proceeds from the events benefit the Bel Air Downtown Alliance’s mission of creating a vibrant business community and visitor friendly destination in Downtown Bel Air, MD.
The 3rd Annual Chocolate & Wine Affaire will be on Friday, March 5th, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Affaire attracts more than 150 guests of a wide adult audience from the local community and beyond. ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD) – - Representatives of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China were briefed recently by Director James Richardson of the Office of Economic Development and Karen Holt, from the regional BRAC office, regarding economic development in Harford County. Members of the Chinese delegation included officials from the Guangxi Zhuang region who are responsible for future economic growth in China.
“It was a pleasure hosting the delegation from China and sharing information and ideas regarding economic development and business here in Harford County,” stated Director Richardson. “We hope the information we shared with the officials from Guangxi Zhuang will be of help to them when they return home,” Richardson stated.
Richardson and the Office of Economic Development presented information on planning functions and industry development. The office also discussed how the State, Baltimore Metropolitan Council and Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor operate, as well as how working ...Continue Reading
CORPORATE OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST SCHEDULES GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW CLASS “A” OFFICE BUILDING AT NORTH GATE BUSINESS PARK AT ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FOR MONDAY, NOV. 2
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for 210 Research Boulevard, a new three-story, 84,000 square foot Class “A” office building in Harford County
WHEN: Monday, November 2 at 9:00 am
WHERE: North Gate Business Park at APG, located off MD Route 22 (Exit 85 off Interstate 95) in Aberdeen (see directions below).
WHO: Officials expected to participate include Randall M. Griffin, President and CEO of Corporate Office Properties Trust; United States Congressmen C.A Dutch Ruppersberger, Harford County Executive David R. Craig, Aberdeen Mayor Michael E. Bennett and Christian S. Johansson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development.
DETAILS: This is the second building constructed within the business community by COPT, which is designed to satisfy the commercial real estate needs ...Continue Reading
The Harford County Environmental Scholarship Program awards a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior from each of Harford County’s ten high schools. As with any scholarship program, community support is a vital part of continued success. The monies for these scholarships are provided through the generosity of local businesses who agree to be a Corporate Sponsor of one or more of the schools. The Corporate Sponsor contributes $1000 to each school it chooses to sponsor. In addition, a countywide scholarship is awarded which is also funded through business contributions of $500, $250, and $100. At this juncture, the Harford County Environmental Scholarship Committee invites organizations to support this local scholarship program by becoming a Corporate Sponsor for one or more of our ten local high schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for an organization to demonstrate a unique partnership between their business and public education. Through ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig accompanied by James Richardson, Director of the Office of Economic Development and members of his staff, kicked off the 2009 Harford County Business Appreciation Week on September 21 at the Armory in the Town of Bel Air. The day began at the Armory in Bel Air where the County Executive presided over the Harford County Office of Tourism annual meeting.
County Executive Craig, accompanied by Mayor Rob Preston spent several hours visiting six local businesses in Bel Air before heading to the northwestern part of the county to honor an additional eight businesses.
Among the businesses honored by the county were Celebree Learning Centers, Preston’s Stationary, Two Sisters Contemporary Gift Gallery, Heart Beat Boutique , Moore’s Candies, The Mill of Bel Air, My Three Sons, 7-11- Jarrettsville, Jack’s Small Engine, Jerry Preston Hauling, Inc., Atlantic Tractor, Delta Lumber ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD) – - The 18th annual Harford Award Program was held Wednesday, September 23 at the Richlin Ballroom. Over 385 business and community leaders attended the dinner event that recognized five Harford County firms for their outstanding contributions to the community, the economy and their employees. Since its inception, the event has honored over 82 companies including these honorees. This year’s theme was “Building Bridges…Continuing our Legacy.”
This year’s winners were: Chesapeake Environmental Management, Inc., Churchville Veterinary Clinic, Inc., Comer Construction, Inc., Harford Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and McComas Funeral Home, Inc. Each organization represents the best in each of the following respective business categories: Technology, Retail, Industrial, Non-profit and Service.
The 2009 Harford Award Winners:
Chesapeake Environmental Management, Inc.
Chesapeake Environmental Management, Inc. was founded by Ms. Stephanie Novak Hau in 1993 with a simple, but focused mission of “Applying Practical Science to Improve Communities.” They are an ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD) – - The Bel Air Armory was the host for nearly 80 tourism business leaders who gathered September 21 for the third annual Tourism Marketing Network Breakfast. The event was sponsored by the Harford County Office of Economic Development, Office of Tourism.
Harford County Executive David R. Craig provided opening remarks for the group and took time to proclaim “Super Heroes Day” in Bel Air on Saturday, September 26, 2009 as a means of helping to heighten the awareness of childhood cancer. Buontempo Brothers manager David Anderson was on hand to receive the county proclamation.
Shannon Rogers of Web.Advantage of Havre de Grace gave a presentation regarding the cost effective ways businesses can promote tourism thorough sites such as Twitter and video blogging.
The Harford County Office of Tourism has recently gained momentum in its marketing efforts with the launch of “Where’s Wini” a video blog or ...Continue Reading
(Aberdeen, MD) – - On May 19 RTR Technologies LLC was awarded the distinguished “Small business Person of the Year” for the State of Maryland by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The award was presented by Karen G. Mills, SBA Administrator in Washington, D.C. The company was also invited to the White House to meet with the President and his staff, who honored the winners of National Small Business Week.
The SBA award recognizes outstanding small business persons throughout the country who have consistently demonstrated sustained growth, provide value added product or service offerings to their customer base, and contribute substantially to their local community. RTR Technologies was nominated for the award by Harford County Economic Development and was elected by the SBA amongst all the candidates in the State of Maryland. Prior to this award, the company was formerly recognized as “Incubator Company of the Year” during its start ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD – April 7, 2009) – - The University of Maryland and the University of Baltimore have announced their business award winners and Harford County is proud to have three businesses represented among the winners.
Jim Richardson, Director of Economic Development, stated that “Each year Harford County businesses have been well represented at various regional awards. We are proud of the work and dedication of these business people who have elevated their services and products to be honored by these distinguished organizations.”
Two Harford County businesses have been awarded the prestigious Maryland Quality Award – Gold by the 2008 University of Maryland’s Maryland Performance Excellence Awards Program, in conjunction with U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin Cardin. These awards honor role-model organizations that successfully implement systematic processes for continuous improvement and achieving outstanding results.
Award recipients are rigorously evaluated by an independent board of examiners using the Baldrige Criteria for Performance ...Continue Reading
The recession has begun to be felt among Harford businesses, as several companies have closed or announced closings recently. Local, regional, and national companies have all suffered, with a growing list determining that they will no longer be conducting business. Some have been bought out, but most are simply leaving vacant storefront.
Among those being bought ought are Hecht’s (now Macy’s) and Klein’s. The Klein’s in the town of Bel Air, much like the stores in Aberdeen and Whiteford, has already changed the storefront sign to read “ShopRite,” and the Klein’s name is no longer on the receipts. The machines and merchandise have likewise changed. The branch in the Festival at Bel Air has posters announcing the coming changes.
Stay tuned to The Dagger for a rolling update on announced, or sudden, closings. As always, comment with what you’re hearing!
