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Hickory Ridge Joins Village Legislative Issues Anne Arundel Officials Center Redevelopment Queue Target Economic Development

By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer

Approximately 340 business leaders attended the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce’s (AAAC- CC) 19th Annual Legislative Breakfast in January, eager to hear some analysis of how recent federal government decisions may affect them. State and local government leaders were also on hand to discuss the priorities they are pursuing this year. Repercussions from the recently enacted federal tax reform constitute one of the biggest unknowns for the business community. “What is compounding [the concerns in the business community] is that the states most adversely affected by the changes made in Washington are, in most cases, the states that produce the most jobs,” said AAACCC President and CEO Aerial view of Kimco Realty’s proposed redevelopment of Hickory Ridge Village Center, which calls for a transition to a Bob Burdon. mixed-use retail and residential configuration.Credit: Kimco Realty According to Maryland Speaker of the House of Delegates Mike Busch (D), By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer imously recommended approval of the Jan. 4 public hearing. “More detailed site Maryland could emerge as the most nega- project at its Jan. 18 meeting. development plan issues could be dealt tively affected state in the nation, because Hickory Ridge Village Center (HRVC) According to Howard County De- with at that stage.” of its state and local income and property owner Kimco Realty is proposing a $70 partment of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) tax structures. million redevelopment project to recon- Planner Bob Lalush, that action does not Market Forces “We’re going to lose about $680 figure the property and add a residential green light the proposal; rather, it confirms The 14-acre HRVC consists of a million collectively … in exemptions, so component. its compliance with the criteria for a major 66,655-square-foot Giant supermarket, a we have to act to make sure you [Mary- While few would argue that the village center redevelopment. 29,912-square-foot, multi-unit commer- landers] continue to have the exemptions 25-year-old center is due for a makeover, “If the Zoning Board approves this cial building, a drive-through SunTrust you take,” he said. “We believe we can the scale of Kimco’s proposed 230-unit case, then an actual site development Bank with limited services, an assisted mitigate about $1 billion of the tax impact apartment building has elicited concern plan will be coming back to the planning living facility, a daycare center, a gas coming from federal tax reform.” from many residents, and even a few board later,” he said, during the board’s See Hickory Ridge, page 9 See Anne Arundel, page 12 Howard County Planning Board members. Even so, the Planning Board unan-

Inside This Issue With Raise Blown, New Roof A Day in the Park Patapsco Valley State Park is already in Works at Merriweather popular, but wait until the opening of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Page 3 Bedside Manner If you’ve spent much time in a hospital, you’ve probably been tended to by a hospitalist. Page 4 Under Watchful Eyes Imagine that you’ve invested in a new industry in Maryland, but what you’re doing is illegal to the feds. Page 5 Index BizRoundup...... 6 By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief the 52-year-old venue was only a couple measured at approximately 45 miles per Calendar of Events...... 26 of feet beneath where it was to rest — 20 hour at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Business Briefs...... 27 The two-week roof raising project feet higher than where it was at the end Blustery might not be a strong enough during the fourth winter of off-season of last year’s concert season — and was word to describe the gusts that may have Nonprofit & Charitable Giving...... 29 renovations at Columbia’s Merriweather nearly set to be secured for, it was hoped, been “of greater or lesser power elsewhere People in Business...... 30 Post Pavilion was close to completion. another half-century. in the region,” said Brian LaSorsa, a All Around Town...... 31 And while close may count in horse- However, a cold front with showers meteorologist with the National Weather shoes and with grenades, it sure didn’t burst through in the early morning hours of Service, as they look to have contributed count in this case. The original roof of Jan. 13, accompanied by winds that were See Merriweather, page 10 Page 2 February 2018 The Business Monthly

PAM LONG PHOTOGRAPHY Blossoms of Hope’s CHERRYBRATION DAYS Inspire hope, happiness & health

Springtime is cherry blossom time in Howard County, Maryland and Blossoms of Hope’s Spring CHERRYBRATION DAYS bring seasonal activities for every age, every budget, and almost every interest. These activities honor the beauty of the trees and help raise cancer awareness by beneﬁ ting the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center and other local charities, with more than 2,300 cherry trees blossoming in parks, along LONG PHOTOGRAPHY PAM roadways, and at county-wide attractions.

Want to visit the trees this spring? Visit our website and see the map tour CHERRYBRATION DAYS where they have been planted. Spring Events 2018

❥ Blossoms of Hope offers you an easy and fun Enchanted Forest Cherrybration Days at way to beautify Howard County while making Clark’s Elioak Farm. April 6 & 7 a contribution to the local Claudia Mayer/Tina 9 th Annual Theme Exhibition at Columbia Art Broccolino Cancer Resource Center and other Center, Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, causes. And what better way to to say “thank you,” and Howard County Poetry and Literature Society. “I love you,” or “we will never forget you” than Proceeds Beneﬁ t Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino planting a living tree in honor of a loved one? Cancer Resource Center. Show runs: April 13–May 6, ❥ We also offer Legacy trees – Only 3 available and Reception & Awards: Friday, April 13, 6:00–8:00pm they are saplings from the original Japanese cherry 11th Annual Pretty in Pink – trees in DC. Plus, we have Maggie Brown Grove A champagne ladies luncheon and fashion show at trees (20 available) and trees to plant or give as Turf Valley Resort. Friday, April 13, 10:00am–3:00pm a gift. All can be purchased on our website. 10 th Annual Pink Greens Golf Classic at Turf Valley Resort. Friday, April 27, 9:00am–3:00pm The Hills of Milltown 5K May 13, 8:00am 7 th Annual Power of the Purse at Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom by Fretz. Gently used and vintage purses will be available for cash and carry. New and designer handbags, some of which will be ﬁ lled with goodies, will be included in the Silent Auction. There will be light fare, networking, and much more! Monday, June 11, 4:30–7:30pm. PAM LONG PHOTOGRAPHY PAM

For more information on events and purchasing of trees, call 443-538-0858 or visit www.blossomsofhope.org The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 3 Howard, Baltimore Counties Collaborate on State Park Improvements

By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer From left, Howard County “We’re dedicated to getting involved Councilman Jon Weinstein, [with local communities and organiza- Patapsco Valley State Park (PVSP) is Patapsco Heritage Greenway tions],” Gray said. “We really don’t want a popular destination for hikers, mountain Executive Director Lindsey Baker, to show up and just be ‘Guinness the bikers and picnickers. It’s so attractive, Patapsco Heritage Greenway monolith.’ We have big plans for tourism in fact, that park rangers frequently have President Grace Kubofcik and and community outreach. Diageo, Guin- to close the park entrances on summer Baltimore County Councilman ness’s parent company, chose Maryland weekends due to overcrowding. Tom Quirk were co-hosts of for a reason, partly because our site’s Park managers predict the problem the Greenway’s second annual heritage is so great.” may worsen when the nearby Guinness Patapsco Summit. In terms of trails, as well as economies Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House and activities, summit participants recom- opens later this year and begins attracting mended finding opportunities to connect 300,000 visitors annually. Upcoming Elkridge and Relay to the Guinness facility. milestone anniversaries down the line for en these corridors.” “One idea is to convert River Road on the B&O Railroad and Thomas Viaduct are At the organization’s the Baltimore County side to a one-way also expected to generate visitor increases. second annual summit, street with a trail using the other lane, With so many people already taking held last month at Grace and creating an entity to create informa- advantage of the history, nature and out- Episcopal Church, in tion and partnerships to advance the trail door recreation opportunities PVSP has Elkridge, local residents network,” said participant Don Halligan, to offer, the Patapsco Heritage Greenway and community stake- senior transportation planner for the Balti- (PHG) has begun conducting annual holders brainstormed on more Metropolitan Council. “The biggest summits with community stakeholders to possible solutions for challenge is money.” discuss ways to leverage Howard and Bal- challenges related to the Participant Anthony Cordo, executive timore counties’ resources and enhance the Thomas Viaduct, trails director of Howard County Tourism, noted Patapsco Valley Heritage Area (PVHA) and trail connections, the shared by both jurisdictions. Baltimore Metropolitan Councilmember Don Halligan that parking is an opportunity. visitor experience and discusses suggestions to improve trails and trail “We want to increase the visitor ex- “A few points that came out of our park infrastructure. first summit were that we have to build connections at the Patapsco Heritage Greenway Summit perience without decreasing the residents’ Howard County in January. experience,” he said. “How do we handle upon cross-county and cross-community Councilman Jon Wein- collaboration,” said PHG Vice President all these people coming in and give them stein and Baltimore County Councilman Gate Brewery Marketing Manager Oliver Victoria Goodman. “We’re interested in a great experience without destroying the Tom Quirk were also on hand to co-host Gray presented an overview of what his visualizing Route 1 as a unification Corri- park or all the things we love about the and share some of their own ideas. dor for Elkridge, St. Denis, Halethorpe and visitors center’s summer opening might area?” Relay, building a more robust Catonsville/ mean for the park, not only in terms of an Participants also suggested finding Ellicott City tourism corridor and estab- Tapping Guinness anticipated 300,000 annual visitors, but also ways for the park to tie in to the arts ex- lishing trail connections that strength- During the summit, Guinness Open in terms of partnership and collaboration. See State Parks, page 4 Page 4 February 2018 The Business Monthly As Population Ages, Field for Hospitalists Growing

By Susan Kim, Staff Writer “In recent years, the hospital industry has increased its focus on best practices for If you’ve ever been in the hospital for patient safety, quality and service,” said very long, chances are that you’ve been Brickley Case. “Hospitalists are critical tended to by a hospitalist. to providing the best care and experience Hospitalists — or doctors who work to patients in the hospital. They manage exclusively in hospitals, taking care of ad- a patient’s care via an electronic medical mitted patients — are more integrated into record and collaborate with nurses, techs, today’s medical landscape than ever, as the pharmacists and other specialty physicians local population simultaneously increases to diagnose and treat illness.” and ages, illnesses become more complex and hospitals put an unprecedented weight on safety. Career Possibilities “Hospitalists are providers who spe- Dr. Mindy Kantsiper, medical director cialize in the practice of hospital medicine, with the CIMS Hospitalist’s Practice at or internal medicine, with the goal of HCGH, was a primary care doctor in the providing comprehensive medical care community for two decades. When she to diagnose and manage patients’ acute first became a primary care physician, she illnesses while they are hospitalized,” said expected to be working in inpatient and Susan Brickley Case, senior director of outpatient environments. marketing and communications for How- “But it became increasingly impos- ard County General Hospital (HCGH). sible to be in two places at once,” said “If you are admitted to HCGH, a hos- Kantsiper. “I had a yearning to be in the pitalist will manage your care, in concert hospital, to be taking care of hospital with your primary care physician,” she patients.” said. “They also provide hospital care Kantsiper is also what she terms “an information to patients’ primary care academic hospitalist,” meaning in addition physicians when patients are discharged.” to taking care of her own patients and serv- During the past decade, HCGH has ex- ing shifts in the hospital, she also helps perienced an increase in the number of pa- Hospitalists are more vital than ever as part of a patient care team. Shown is the develop high-quality hospitalist programs. team from Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. tients and the complexity of their illnesses. “We develop programs that teach people how to communicate with patient practitioners and physician assistants. providers and primary care providers.” Though the environment in the hospital State Parks, removal of Bloede Dam will create more Hospitalists are, generally speaking, can be stressful, Kantsiper said a career as opportunities for recreation in that area. workers who are also interested in public a hospitalist offers a good fit for work-life from page 3 “You can’t build [amenities] in flood health and safety, particularly in the grow- balance. periences across the area, Cordo said. plain areas like the Simkins [Mill] prop- ing sector of geriatrics. “We are providing “It’s not the only reason to be a hospi- erty, and all-day use and trash creates a high-quality acute emergency care, in talist,” she said, “but one of the things we significant amount of damage to vegeta- addition to being an extension of primary find is it often provides work-life balance in Viaduct Bicentennial tion, yet the public wants that to be an area The Thomas Viaduct won’t celebrate care,” said Kantsiper. a way that some other specialties do not.” that’s accessible and useable,” Gaffel said. When she first became a hospitalist, its bicentennial until 2035, but a lot of “There’s a conflict between what can be work needs to be done until then to make it was rare to have someone say, “‘My Enthusiastic provided and what the public wants out of dream is to become a hospitalist.’ Not so it presentable, not to mention viewable. it.” Community Structural improvements and the anymore. Now, we definitely have physi- Aside from facilities, invasive species Locally and nationally, the community education of schoolchildren, locals and cians who come out of residency knowing control and overcrowding remain ongoing, of hospitalists is growing, and as a body visitors should be priorities, said PHG they want to be hospitalists, the same way recurring problems for the park. of people they are enthusiastic cheerlead- Board Member Lisa Wingate. “We want to they would know they want to do primary “The idea is to find other areas to de- ers for their chosen field. New websites, celebrate this bridge in an effort to enhance care or cardiology.” velop into areas people want to go picnic blogs, educational tracks and other outlets public awareness.” in and spend time in outside of Patapsco indicate that field is strengthening as health Built between 1833 and 1835, it was Your Hospital Team when it gets full,” Gaffel said, suggesting care changes across the country. the longest railroad bridge in America at You can think of a hospitalist as the that a reservation mechanism for parking So strong is the tide for this sector of its completion, as well as the first multi- “quarterback” of your care team while could help. the health care industry that hospitalist and span masonry railroad bridge to be built you’re in the hospital, said Jim Reiter, “We’ve been working to get some poet Sima Pendharkar wrote the following on a curve. Doubts as to its engineering senior vice president of communications synergy around renewing the historic area on a website encouraging workers to join soundness have long been laid to rest, and for the Elkridge-based Maryland Hospital of Elkridge and highlight the fact that it the ranks. it continues to withstand the demands of Association. was a huge part of Maryland and United Starting off the day frequent, continued use and ever-increas- “A hospitalist is a qualified physician States history,” said Weinstein. In a systematic way ing freight tonnage. who has dedicated their career to hospital Roads, parking and other challenges Sifting through the rounding list Participants agreed that a ground level medicine and, as such, they coordinate are important factors to consider early, he Vital signs, data, auscultations and viewing platform should be pursued with with the patient and his or her family, their said, before the park begins to experience voices the Maryland Department of Natural Re- primary care doctor and specialists to get an increase in spillover traffic from Guin- Filtered with care and thought sources (DNR), which owns the land the patients the care they need,” Reiter said. ness visitors and more attention being paid Stories, smiles, tears and laughter bridge occupies. “Hospitalists work with patients while to the park’s historic significance. The colors and sounds “Four possible sites have been iden- they’re hospitalized. After discharge, pa- Weinstein and Quirk said they are Overwhelm my senses and now back tified,” Wingate said, adding that an tients return to their primary care doctor.” working with legislators during the current to the chart upper-level viewing area also should be Among other duties, hospitalists take General Assembly in hopes of securing Next I make my way, with a careful considered. thorough medical histories, order tests funding for a pedestrian bridge to connect dart … Another challenge, she said, is to es- to monitor and diagnose conditions, pre- the Ellicott City and Oella sides of the The need for hospitalists will continue tablish a leadership entity for the multiple scribe medications and other therapies, and Patapsco River. to grow, and many people already have groups engaged in studying the bridge manage a patient’s transition to other care “It’s a sustainability issue, how we been treated by hospitalists without real- and preparing for its bicentennial, which settings or home. leverage limited funding and priorities that izing it. include PHG, PVHA, Preservation Mary- Education has changed to reflect the don’t make it all the way down to things “With how complex and ill our popu- land, and representatives from Preserva- new field; medical students can now take like parks,” Weinstein said. “Community lation has become, a lot of people end up tion Howard County and the local school hospitalist-related electives. “Some med- renewal, economic development, Guin- coming to the ER,” said Kantsiper. “For- systems. ical schools have tracks that emphasize ness and the historical things happening tunately, there are many effective models more inpatient than outpatient work after with the bicentennial are all individually for hospitalists out there.” residency,” said Kantsiper. “Those are for Sustainability Issue great, but collectively they’re a more The According to Karen Gaffel, park compelling story to make an investment. folks who might be doing hospitalist-re- sustainability is already an issue in the “Our efforts illustrate that the river lated research.” Hospitalists, like primary care phy- Monthly park’s Avalon area in terms of parking, binds the communities,” he said, “on both 410-740-7300 bathrooms and other facilities, and the sides of the Patapsco.” sicians, also frequently work with nurse The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 5 After Sessions’ Proclamation, What’s Next for Medical Cannabis?

By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief understand why this option is important.” Imagine that you’ve recently made a Opioid Option six- or a seven-figure investment in a new That’s also the feeling of Gina Dubbe, business in a new industry; an industry that managing director of Greenhouse Well- only recently was made legal in Maryland, ness, in Columbia. with pent-up market demand and fairly “We’ve seen far sicker patients than limited competition. we ever anticipated, and I mean terminally That almost ensures that you’ll get a ill, sicker than I could have imagined,” marvelous return on investment. But you also know that, while the new Dubbe said. “It would be difficult to see industry is legal in Maryland and 28 other an arcane government regulation result in states, plus the District of Columbia, it’s patients not getting the relief they need.” not legal under federal law. That had new And those patients in need aren’t nec- business license holders a bit nervous from essarily coming from the sectors of society the get-go. that Dubbe suspected they would. Then imagine that the new presidential “We’re seeing 70–80 patients a day. administration comes in and the attorney It’s overwhelming and many more than I Alan Sharp, left, owner of Revolution Releaf, in North Laurel, displays a selection of general states that the feds can prosecute expected,” she said. “Our largest demo- the products available at the just-opened dispensary. state license holders at their will even graphic is older than 30. We have 85-year- though the Department of Justice (DOJ) is states have made similar statements, and she’ll have to have spinal cord surgery to olds on walkers come in because they understaffed and has announced that it will Gov. [Larry] Hogan and Attorney Gener- relieve her nerve pain.” don’t want to take opioids; they want to not aggressively arrest business owners al [Brian] Frosh can come to the license Medical marijuana is also key for kids be cognizant and functioning. They’re in that are operating under state rules legally. holders’ aid if the feds come after them.” who have attention deficit disorder or au- so much pain that they’re doing something Similar statements have come from the This entire scenario could have been tism, for instance. “It medicates the kids that they had never considered.” U.S. Attorney’s office in Maryland. avoided, he said, if the previous adminis- without giving them drugs that leave them Speaking of opioids, Dubbe said a Got all that? tration had taken steps to prevent it. in such a stupor they can hardly function,” “considerable chunk” of Greenhouse’s That semi-flux is part of what the pi- “The knock on [President Barack] he said. business has resulted from the opioid oneers of these early days of Maryland’s Obama was the he didn’t further the case, While there “are still people who crisis, “and we’ve also seen a number of medical marijuana industry are dealing in any way, so that couldn’t be undone by think this movement is about getting opioid patients drop their dosage from six with. For their part, they’re proceeding the stroke of pen,” he said. “We needed high,” he said, “it’s really about pro- opioid pain pills a day to just two.” with business as usual, but they also legislation, not an executive order.” viding therapeutic options. If [naysay- Dubbe also feels that the sector of the wonder what might, perhaps suddenly, lie Klein also noted that the Rohrabach- ers] could see some of the sick people public that won’t accept medical marijua- ahead. er-Blumenauer amendment states that who visit dispensaries, many of them na hasn’t seen how it improves lives. the U.S. Attorney General’s office of elderly, with walkers, wheelchairs and “When I see how sick people are, I A Strange Space the DOJ can’t file charges against state breathing devices, they might start to See Medical Cannabis, page 6 The political environment, along with dispenseries and growers since they’re the various other moving parts in the new not allowed to spend money on it. “So, industry, such as establishing distribution the DOJ will have a hard time cracking channels and product procurement, make down on anyone,” he said. “Plus, medical for “an interesting space to find ourselves marijuana is popular with the public.” in,” said Jason Klein, principal, Cannabis Practice Group, in the D.C. office of Offit Acting Locally Kurman. “Many states have set up can- The people Klein thinks should be nabis programs, but under federal law, worried today are those operating on the nothing has changed. Cannabis is still black market. on the Schedule 1 (the most dangerous) “From the industry’s perspective, no controlled substances list, so it’s illegal one should be doing that. You don’t know (while cocaine is on Schedule 2). where their product comes from. Anything “What the [U.S. Attorney General Jeff] you’d buy from a licensed seller is clean, Sessions’ announcement did,” said Klein, safe and accounted for,” he said. “So, we’d “was overturn the Cole Memorandum like a crackdown. That would be good for Meetings, Retreats & Conferences regarding enforcement priorities [as well everyone, from the federal government four other memorandums].” and local licensees to the patients and the And no matter how well the new in- public, concerning medical and safety dustry progresses, he said, the feds “will matters.” never tell the license holders that they’re Phil Goldberg, CEO of Green Leaf in the free and clear. They’ll tell them Medical, in Frederick County, and pres- that they have limited resources, but say, ident of the Maryland Cannabis Industry ‘When you’re within state law, you’re Association, called the Sessions announce- probably all right,’ although the feds can ment “a scare, but I don’t think it was as enforce what they want to, when they want bad as everyone thinks.” to.” Goldberg feels the reaction by Sessions Still, Klein said what those involved was really directed to the adult (recreation- can also see: Little has happened since al) use markets that are expanding in the Sessions’ announcement. U.S., including California. “What we’d That’s especially true in Maryland, he all been waiting on is to find out how the said. “The setup here is one of the most U.S. Attorney in Maryland was going to tightly-regulated in the country,” he said, “and remember, the acting enforcement react, since Sessions basically left it up to czar in Maryland, Brian Schenning, act- the U.S. Attorney in each state to decide ing U.S. attorney, is not necessarily being on their own priorities. directed by the honchos in D.C.” “Schenning said he had other priori- That’s good news for license holders, ties, including combating the opioid epidemic, which is one of the main benefits of since Schenning recently stated that his 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD 21075 medical marijuana, Goldberg said. “That’s office does not plan to enforce federal 410-313-0200 | www.belmontmanormd.org really big for the industry.” anti-drug laws against medical marijuana [email protected] growers and distributors, and will continue And the medication is working, Gold- its focus on fighting threats to national se- berg said. “We’re getting great feedback. I @belmontmanorhouse curity, violent crime, the opioid epidemic just heard from a woman on social media (more on that later) and public corruption. who has neuropathy who’s waiting for one 360 Virtual Tour of our specific strains, Painkiller XL. She “Schenning may be a lame duck,” said www.youvisit.com/tour/howardcountymd/belmont Klein, “but his contemporaries in other said if medical marijuana doesn’t work, Page 6 February 2018 The Business Monthly Biz Roundup

Arundel Sues Opioid Manufacturers, average and nearly three times higher than Southern Management Corp. CEO opening the brewery and taproom in June Distributors, ‘Over-Prescribing’ Docs in 1999. Hillman Dead at 75 at 8980 Route 108. The joint venture Anne Arundel County has filed legal David Hillman, a Baltimore-area de- between Feldman Bergman and Fortified action against opioid manufacturers, APL to Usher in 2019 With Flyby of veloper and chairman and CEO of South- acquired the three-building portfolio, distributors and “local over-prescribing Kuiper Belt Object ern Management Corp., passed away after which is composed of 85,000 square feet doctors,” making it the first jurisdiction The Johns Hopkins University Ap- a bout with cancer on Dec. 27. He was 75. of flex/office space, last fall; the new deal in Maryland to file such an action. plied Physics Laboratory (APL), in Hillman founded the Vienna, Va.- has brought occupancy to 85%. Defendants in the action include Laurel, has announced the next stop on based firm that ranks among the biggest Janish and Tonsmeire have been ex- manufacturers Purdue Pharma, Teva its New Horizons exploration mission: owner-operated property management perimenting as home brewers since 2005, Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, Kuiper Belt Object 2014 MU69, shortly companies in the United States in 1981; with Tonsmeire serving as a brewing Insys Therapeutics and Janssen Pharma- after midnight on Jan. 1, 2019. today, it manages 78 communities that consultant for a brewery in San Diego, ceuticals. Local physicians William Tham, “Nothing like MU69 has ever been encompass 25,000 apartments, 1.5 million while also writing a column for Brew Your M.D., Kofi Shaw-Taylor, M.D., Jackie explored before,” said Alan Stern, New square feet of commercial space and three Own magazine. He attributes the recent Syme, M.D., and Lawrence Vidaver, Horizons principal investigator from hotels, including the recently completed surge of new craft breweries cropping up M.D., and their practices, also are named Southwest Research Institute, in Boul- Hotel at the University of Maryland. throughout Maryland to the outgrowth of defendants in the action. Legal claims der, Colo. The object represents a chance Its Baltimore-area properties also home brewing that became legalized in the against the parties include the following. to study a pristine building block of the include the Hotel at Arundel Preserve, as late 1970s. • Public nuisance claims solar system that first was discovered by well as a number of historic downtown Sapwood Cellars initially will produce • False Claims Act claims the Hubble Space Telescope in 2014 in a apartment buildings. Hillman also served eight different taps, focusing on hoppy • Maryland Consumer Protection Act region of the solar system that was prac- on the board of the University of Maryland, beers and IPAs, and intends to adjust the claims tically unknown just a generation ago. Baltimore, and the Business Advisory recipes based on the response. A June • Fraudulent and negligent misrepresen- “The Voyagers and Pioneers flew Council for the Comptroller of Maryland, opening is planned; approximately six tation claims through the Kuiper Belt at a time when and oversaw the David H. and Suzanne employees eventually will work at the • Unjust enrichment claims we didn’t know this region existed,” said D. Hillman Family Foundation, and cre- brewery as it ramps up to full production. • Gross negligence and negligence Jim Green, director of NASA’s Planetary ated the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program claims Science Division at Headquarters in through the University of Maryland and BGE to Provide Federal Tax The lawsuit will be litigated by the Washington. “New Horizons is on the hunt Prince George’s Community College. Reduction Benefits to Customers Motley Rice law firm. The firm works on to understand these objects, and we invite He was also the recipient in 2015 BGE will file with the Maryland a contingency fee basis and there are no everyone to ring in the next year with the of the Baltimore Washington Corridor Public Service Commission (PSC) to pass immediate costs to taxpayers. Motley Rice excitement of exploring the unknown.” Chamber’s Freeman Hrabowski Visionary approximately $82 million in annual tax will get paid only if the suit recovers funds. Hubble’s initial observations indicated Leadership Award. savings on to customers, resulting from Motley Rice will work in conjunction with that MU69 could be two objects, perhaps federal tax cost reductions. The Tax Cuts the Anne Arundel County Office of Law. accompanied by a moon. New Horizons Sapwood Cellars Inks Deal to Open and Jobs Act, which decreased the corpo- Despite record investments in edu- will fly about three times closer to MU69 Brewery on Route 108 rate tax rate from 35% to 21%, was signed cation, prevention and public safety, the than it did to Pluto in July 2015, allowing Sapwood Cellars, a new brewery into law on Dec. 22, 2017, and became opioid crisis in Anne Arundel County the spacecraft’s cameras to provide a more founded by Scott Janish and Mike Ton- effective on Jan. 1. has steadily gotten worse in recent years. detailed look at the object’s surface. APL smeire, has signed a lease with Feldman If approved by the PSC, the average Within the first quarter of 2016, drug and Project Scientist Hal Weaver pointed out Bergin Development and Fortified Prop- BGE residential electric customer can alcohol overdose deaths increased more that New Horizons’ vantage point from erty Group for 7,200 square feet at the expect to see an estimated $2.31 decrease in the county than in any other Maryland about 2,1758170 miles Lark(3,500 Brown kilometers) Road from Oakland Ridge Center, in Columbia — the on his or her monthly bill, and the aver- jurisdiction. The county’s opioid pre- MU69 will allow it to spot details about site of what was to be known under pre- age residential combined natural gas and scription rate remains above the national the size of a basketball court.Suite 102 vious tenant Josh Matthews as Bulkhead electric customer can expect an estimated Elkridge MD 21075 Brewing Co. $4.27 monthly reduction, effective in 410-799-2142 The local entrepreneurs anticipate See Biz Roundup, page 8 www.businsure.com8170 Lark Brown Road Suite 102 8170oid-related Lark Brownaddiction Roadissues than those Elkridge MD 21075 Medical Cannabis that do not, according to research by the 410-799-2142 from page 5 University of CaliforniaSuite San102 Diego, Mill- www.businsure.com steinElkridge noted. 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By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief happen because of bad policy decisions. they did before. President Obama’s policies largely J.D. Foster is senior vice president, restrained the economy, but didn’t trigger On that note, what’s your take on hu- Economic Policy Division, and chief recession. President Trump’s policies, man beings losing jobs to automation economist at the U.S. Chamber of Com- especially undoing much of Obama’s and struggling to find suitable future merce, in Washington, D.C. In addition to regulatory policies, have to date been employment? interpreting developments in the U.S. and profoundly pro-growth. Technology replacing jobs is nothing global economies, he participates in dis- Still, I am deeply concerned about new. You don’t see many horse and buggy cussions around the country regarding the the possibility of withdrawing from the teams going up the street anymore in New economy and economic policy — such as North American Free Trade Agreement York City. Cars replaced the buggy. The a recent address at the Central Maryland (NAFTA), as Trump has suggested doing. personal computer replaced the typewriter. Chamber’s Economic Forecast Luncheon. That would undo much, if not all, of all of Larger companies once had substantial Prior to joining the chamber in June the gains from the changes in regulatory secretarial pools; now they have large IT 2013, Foster was the Norman B. Ture policy. A second concern is the debt [information technology] departments. IT Senior Fellow in the Economics of Fiscal limit. No doubt, the federal budget deficit pays better. Policy at The Heritage Foundation, a is much too large and growing, but if The continuing march of technology Washington, D.C., research organization. Congress fails to raise the debt limit in isn’t about destroying jobs, but reshaping Before coming to Heritage in 2007, time, we would have a big financial crisis the economy and the workforce, while Foster spent five years as associate director on our hands. raising the quality of life and productivity. for economic policy (i.e., chief economist) omitted from the official scoring. But absent major policy mistakes, Workers have to be constantly aware of at the Office of Management and Budget, The argument isn’t that tax cuts pay the economy is poised to grow for years these changes and be prepared to learn the White House. In 2001, Foster served for themselves, as some allege. The tax to come. Even so, we will have another new skills for new jobs. It’s a different as economic counsel in the Office of Tax bill had trillions of dollars in increases recession at some point. world than when people went to work at Policy, the U.S. Department of the Trea- offsetting most of the tax reductions. age 18 and pretty much did the same job sury. Previously, he served as legislative The additional revenues from additional What’s your take on the $15 minimum for decades, then retired. director to Rep. Phil Crane (R-Ill.), vice growth just close the gap. wage, which is slated to begin in Mont- I know that it’s easy to be worried chairman of the Committee on Ways and gomery County in the coming years? when there is so much change, but trying Means of the U.S. House of Representa- Will tax reform affect small business in It’ll hurt a lot of small businesses and to stop this train in its tracks would be tives. a positive way? hurt a lot of people it was intended to help. counterproductive. We have to adapt to From 1993 to 1999, Foster was ex- Absolutely, directly and indirectly. That happened in Seattle a few years ago. the times, because the times surely won’t ecutive director and chief economist of They will see a simpler tax system and Some employers moved out; others found adapt to us. the Tax Foundation. Prior to serving in that most will face a substantially lower tax ways to replace workers with technology. capacity, he was chief of staff at the White rate. Secondly, when the overall economy Other employers who stayed in the city What is your take on the Maryland House Council of Economic Advisors expands more rapidly in the future, that reduced the hours of their workers — so, economy being overly reliant on being under Michael Boskin; earlier he served, will also mean good things for small on net, those workers had less income than See Foster, page 8 consecutively, under Sens. Bill Armstrong businesses. The economy does not prosper (R-Colo.), Steve Symms (R-Idaho) and without small business prospering. Don Nickles (R-Okla.), representing them on the Senate Finance, Budget and Policy How will it affect big business? committees. Much the same, only bigger businesses Your Revere Bank Team Foster writes extensively on tax are more likely to be competing globally, policy and entitlement reform, as well as and tax reform gives them a tax system that Experienced Bankers. Exceptional Service. on matters of monetary policy and inter- makes them not only more competitive national economics. He received a B.A. at home, but globally as well. And rather in economics and a B.A. in mathematics than driving U.S. companies away, the tax from the University of Colorado, an M.A. system now beckons foreign companies to in economics from Brown University and invest more in the U.S. a Ph.D. in economics from Georgetown University. What’s your take on Walmart increasing its pay and benefits to its employees You were obviously quite busy at the in the wake of tax reform? end of 2017 interpreting the new tax Walmart, and other businesses, reform legislation. What’s your take on are seeing two things. First, they see its immediate impact? an opportunity to share some of the In terms of economic effects, the immediate benefits of tax reform with their first thing you’ll hear about is companies workforce. More importantly, they know increasing pay and offering bonuses. But they have to invest in their workers. Labor the most important effects will be longer- markets are tightening. This not an act of term, as businesses invest more in new charity. These companies understand they productive facilities, raising productivity, have to treat their employees well to retain competitiveness and workers’ wages. them. L–R: Revere Bank SVPs & Relationship Managers: Andrea Pelletier; Ken Williams; We’re already seeing announcements Dave Gramil (Howard County Team Leader); Theresa Fodel; Bruce Hollander by U.S. and foreign companies about How does the high cost of health care increasing investment in the U.S. weigh into the nation’s overall economic mix? How do you think tax reform will play When you spend more money on health Revere Bank o ers solutions for all your lending and deposit needs. out? care, you can’t spend it on something else. Our experienced, local bankers provide the support to help grow your Know that there is a psychological So the first issue is how rising health component to such announcements. The care costs are restructuring our economy business. As we serve customers in the Baltimore-Washington and I-270 outlook for the economy was optimistic from the demand side; but also, when corridors, we look forward to contributing to your continued success. in the first place, but tax reform is making health care costs are rising rapidly, health businesses even more confident in making insurance costs tend to rise in tandem, investments; in the coming year, I think which tends to substitute for wage growth. you’ll see even more hiring and expansion. I don’t see a downside to tax reform. Although the economy is doing well, COLUMBIA CORPORATE 100 OFFICE One criticism raised involved tax reform’s some observers from various sectors 6031 University Boulevard, Suite 170 effects on the deficit, but these arguments seem to think the U.S. could be due for 443.574.3600 were based on misconceptions. The whole another recession. 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Biz Roundup, tical manufacturing capabilities via our much her treasure is worth go through Maryland’s VEIP program. new site, including the ability for com- • A Chinese wine vessel dating as far Since 2015, the process has been made from page 6 mercial manufacturing, is a key strategic back as the ninth century more convenient via the following chang- February 2018. initiative for Paragon,” said Pete Buzy, • Supreme Court items signed by jus- es. “Reduced tax costs create an oppor- president and CEO. “Paragon is one of the tices including Chief Justice Thurgood 1. Adding 10 24/7 self-service VEIP tunity for BGE customers to benefit from few gene therapy manufacturers that has Marshall kiosks across the state; further decreases in their total energy the expertise to develop and successfully Each episode is rebroadcast on Sat- 2. Reducing the price at the kiosk from bills,” said Calvin Butler, Jr., CEO of manufacture complex biotherapeutics urdays at 7:30 p.m. on MPT2. For more $14 to $10 and allowing customers who BGE. “Even prior to the tax reductions, using commercially-scalable processes.” information, visit chesapeakecollectibles. have been assessed late fees to pay them the long-term trends of customers using Within three years, Paragon’s work- com. at a kiosk and still receive a reduced VEIP significantly less energy and the declin- force has grown from 100 to 225 em- fee; and ing costs of natural gas and electricity ployees, becoming greater Baltimore’s VEIP Inspections Become More 3. Eliminating the VEIP test altogether commodities have resulted in the average fifth-largest biotechology company. Convenient, Less Expensive for older light-duty vehicles and extending BGE residential customer’s total monthly Recently, Paragon was named one of the Changes to the Vehicle Emissions the initial VEIP test to three years. This bill remaining lower than 2008 levels.” fastest growing companies in the region Inspection Program (VEIP) have extend third step to the VEIP test is expected to While customer bills have decreased, by the Baltimore Business Journal. The edthe amount of time before owners of new save Marylanders more than $2 million BGE has continued to invest in the systems company estimates that it will hire more vehicles are required to get an inspection, annually. serving customers, delivering record lows than 200 employees for the new facility and eliminate the requirement altogether For more information about the VEIP in the frequency and duration of power during the next three years. for pre-1996, light-duty vehicles (less than program or to locate a full-service VEIP outages, accelerated modernization of the 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight). station or self-service kiosk, visit www. natural gas system and more useful infor- Season Eight of ‘Chesapeake Each year, about 1.6 million vehicles mva.maryland.gov/vehicles/veip. mation through the smart grid that allows Collectibles’ Premieres on MPT customers to use energy more efficiently. Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series, “Chesapeake Collectibles,” Paragon Bioservices Announces returns for its eighth season starting in Foster, like establishing the American Road & Expansion to BWI Business District January. The new season, hosted by Rhea from page 7 Recovery Act, prevented “The Great Paragon Bioservices, a private, eq- Feikin, features 13 half-hour episodes Recession” from getting worse? uity-backed biologics contract develop- airing on a new day and time, Mondays at next door to Washington, D.C.? My view is that the Obama fiscal ment and manufacturing organization 7:30 p.m., on MPT-HD. Season eight pre- If you have an investment portfolio, do stimulus had an imperceptibly small effect (CDMO) with expertise in gene therapy and miered on Jan. 8, with episodes scheduled you hold Treasury bills? You should as part on the economy. Obama alluded to that next-generation vaccines, has announced to air each Monday through early April. of a diversified portfolio, because they’re himself when he acknowledged, some plans for a new, 150,000-square-foot pro- One of MPT’s most successful flag- low-risk. Likewise, a state’s economy years later, there were not that many shovel- cess development manufacturing facility ship series, “Chesapeake Collectibles” should have a portfolio of industries, ready projects. Massive fiscal stimulus near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The showcases antiques from all over the and having one that’s slow growing, but was basic to his economic philosophy; but, company expects the new facility to be up world brought to MPT’s appraisal team relatively stable, is an advantage. to be fair, many Republicans believed in and running in 18 to 24 months. by collectors from across Maryland and it, as well. Paragon currently provides full the region. Season eight episodes were Do you think the steady, but slow, process and analytical development and shot on location at Turf Valley Resort, post-2008 recession growth that began How much of an economy’s perfor- clinical manufacturing services for a in Ellicott City. Special highlights of the during the Obama administration is mance is tied to who the president large and diverse global customer base season include the following. part of the reason that the economy happens to be? from its 80,000-square-foot facility in the • An authentic Shakespeare folio bought hasn’t heated up like it did during the The president has an influence. We University of Maryland’s BioPark, located from a specialty bookstore in London ’80s and the ’00s — when it eventually, saw that with Obama: he regulated heavily off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, • A set of Tibetan wine cups saved from on both occasions, crashed and burned? and he raised taxes on productive activity in Baltimore City. The facilities, which Mao Zedong’s takeover of China Yes. We had an administration that — and it slowed the economy, just as we include mammalian, microbial and virus • Memorabilia brought in by the son of a had other priorities. Growth was import- at the chamber said it would. For the most suites, as well as automated aseptic fill-fin- World War II pilot involved in a top-secret ant, but other issues were more important part, presidents and Congress move the ish capabilities, also will be expanded to airbase in Africa to President Obama and he manifested dial a little bit in terms of annual growth, encompass an additional 10,000 square • A cache of diamond, ruby and gold those priorities in a regulatory deluge that but these small changes matter because feet of space within the BioPark. jewelry inherited by a granddaughter who stunted the economy’s growth. Obama ac- they really add up over time. “The expansion of our biopharmaceu- bursts into tears upon discovering how knowledged as much, and even Secretary The recent tax reform is of an entirely Clinton and Sen. Sanders talked about the different character. It is a game changer far Meet me by disappointing economy at length during beyond anything else Congress is likely to the 2016 campaign. consider. Federal tax policy, which was the lake! The biggest economic policy shift previously a real handicap for American under President Trump was to relax businesses and workers, is now a big ad- - Meeting space with a view - Obama’s regulatory state. The result? vantage in competing with the rest of the Even at this late stage of the expansion, world. Convenience – Technology – Location the economy is accelerating, and with tax reform’s passage this higher growth rate Do you buy the old adage about how the The Columbia Graduate Center should persist for a few years. market always “corrects itself” after an 8890 McGaw Road • Columbia, MD economic downturn? www.loyola.edu/columbia • 410-617-7601 Do you think some of Obama’s actions, Generally, yes, I do. An old saying runs that the stock market has predicted three of the last 10 recessions. This saying reminds us the stock market isn’t always right at every point in time. However, the market does generally reflect the long-term health of the economy. As long as America’s economic future is bright, the stock market will recover from corrections, recessions and the like.

What about the economy do you think the business community and the general public fail to understand? That it’s the nature of the economy to grow, driven by technology and labor force growth — unless bad policy holds it back. Growth is natural, but policy matters.

Where do you think the economy will be a year from now? Not to be flip, but it’ll be bigger. We will grow, significantly faster than in recent years, and hold that pace going into 2019. Why? The ongoing benefits from regulatory relief and the new benefits from tax reform. This assumes, of course, Congress and the President avoid any big mistakes as with NAFTA and the debt limit. The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 9

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Merriweather, “There had never been any replace- right to work that Saturday morning, and by amphitheater roof collapsing, even during ment of the roof, just ongoing mainte- Sunday night the new specs “were pretty a renovation,” he said. from page 1 nance,” said Kennedy. “We had to start much sealed. They’re not wasting time But he doesn’t think it’s a big deal. to roof plummeting around 2 a.m. this phase of the project by clearing the old looking back; they’re just looking forward “While there are less than four months That made the topic of building a new seats out of the pavilion so we could get at a pretty simple construction project.” until the first scheduled concert of the sea- roof, which had been broached years ago, the 20 hydraulic lifts in place, then other To make the point, she simply referred son,” Bongiovanni said, “unless there are a sudden necessity — and a necessity with checks out of the way, before the crew to the much more intensive construction any permitting and approval issues, I.M.P a tighter time frame. lifted the detached roof the first inch.” during the past two winters, in those cases and the other stakeholders at Merriweather While the engineers, architects, in- That part of the project started, in ear- of the new stage and backstage areas. “A should be able to construct the new roof spectors and insurers are working to iden- nest, in early January, and the obviously roof is a pretty simple exercise by com- without too much difficulty.” tify the root cause of the mishap, I.M.P’s loosened roof stayed in place for a little parison,” she said. “We’re as lucky as we Today, all concerned are eager to see Seth Hurwitz, Merriweather’s promoter, more than a week. But, even with all of can be.” it, “but it’s still early” to talk about when, immediately vowed the season will go on the careful planning and engineering, the Kennedy said. “Right now, it’s about plans fell apart; or in this case, dropped as scheduled. Five shows had been con- Said Hurwitz, Others rebuilding the steel supports, as well as firmed by press time, with the first night about 50 feet. assessing any possible damage to the seat- Gary Bongiovanni, president of of the annual M3 Festival the first up on “The human process is still imperfect, ing bowl. And Hurwitz offered this update Pollstar, an organization that covers the Friday, May 4. and accidents happen,” said Kennedy, “but just before press time: “It turns out that the until we know more from the investiga- concert industry, expressed confidence roof is going to be much easier [to build] tion, we can’t say for sure why. The crew that I.M.P. and the construction crew than we thought, so opening on time is not Human Element has been climbing through the wreckage, will make a figurative molehill out of the even close to an issue,” he said, adding, While the construction team has not will make their report, and we’ll go from mountain of debris. “there are no shows earlier than M3 being set a completion date for the new roof, it there.” While there have been rare occasions considered at this time.” got on the job after “a very brief period of Today, the focus is on getting ready of stages collapsing, etc., in the concert After that’s done, the crew at Merr- mourning,” said Ian Kennedy, executive for the season. “The first night of M3,” he industry, the destruction at Merriweather riweather will know more. For now they director with the Downtown Columbia said, “is less about three months away.” was a new one. “The circumstances be- know that, although they “don’t have Arts & Culture Commission. hind the collapse of the roof may not be an exact schedule,” he said, “we have a ‘Pretty Simple’ unprecedented, but I haven’t heard of an deadline.” Early in the damage assessment, the crew was out and moving the roofing ma- JEAN terials and steel supports so construction of the new roof can begin as soon as possible. 12 Arundel Businesses MOON Costello Construction, of Columbia, has & picked out the wood from the old roof Awarded Southwest’s A S S O C I A T E S that it believes can be incorporated into the new roof. Runway to Success “And what they can’t use, we’ll use elsewhere the pavilion,” Kennedy said. The timing of the collapse, “in a strange A dozen Anne Arundel County-based • TargetGov, Linthicum way,” said Audrey Schaefer, spokesperson small businesses can take advantage of The program was launched last Octo- for I.M.P., “was ideal. We have plenty of out-of-state sales opportunities and em- ber. The initiative targets businesses with P U B L I C R E L AT I O N S time to build a new roof, which will look ployee training events due to a program, fewer than 100 employees that generate just like the old one. Using the wood that 1 1 1 1 7 W O O D E LV E S W A Y an initiative of the Anne Arundel Eco- annual revenue of less than $10 million. C O L U M B I A , M D 2 1 0 4 4 was on the façade is a sentimental thing, nomic Development Corp. (AAEDC) and Through a first-come, first-served applica- since the venue was designed by [famed 410.730.0316 Southwest Airlines, that provides a round- tion process, companies were required to FX 1.443.283.8001 architect] Frank Gehry. It also says a great trip flight e-pass to qualified companies detail their marketing goals, travel plans deal that people are so passionate about the [email protected] wishing to have employees travel outside and staff assignments. pavilion’s look. It’s part of people’s past and of Maryland to enhance their marketing As an added value, companies also it says, ‘We love it.’” and sales or provide for workforce train- could use Runway to Success with Schaefer added that the architects went ing. The awardees include the following. SWABIZ, Southwest Airlines’ corporate • BAON Enterprises, Annapolis booking tool. The application allows

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— is emblematic of a more fundamental “Annapolis is due for a renaissance, For high school and college students, Anne Arundel problem, said Burdon. like we saw 50 years ago,” Burdon said. “the purpose of an initial job is to be an from page 1 “Annapolis has not figured out what apprentice, learn how to get to work on County Focus it wants to be yet,” he said. “For the past Priorities time and do the basic points of the job,” couple of decades we have debated what he said. “It’s not to support a family.” At the state level, “We are looking at The opioid crisis continues to impact Annapolis is or should be, while Newport Burdon also reminded elected officials some way to partner with the private sec- the workforce and businesses “in ways we has figured it out and implemented their of the perennial problems that plague the tor to come up with some areas that will are just beginning to understand,” Burdon vision, with enviable precision. Our inter- county. increase the number of beds for [opioid said. nal competing interests have compromised “We want to call attention to Anne addiction] treatment,” Busch said. “We’ll To date, Anne Arundel County has our ability to find consensus and unify Arundel County’s transportation infra- balance the budget by the end of the year implemented upwards of structure and transit challenges, which and continue to fund our schools, our hos- 40 new initiatives aimed we believe need serious attention and are pitals and our health care delivery system.” at increasing financial and key to the county’s future economic suc- On a more contentious note, Burdon human resources to combat cess,” he said, and called on the business said businesses are “hard pressed to un- the addiction problem, to community to get involved in the county’s derstand” how paid sick leave mandates, include designating police General Development Planning process. minimum wage increases, restrictive barracks and fire stations as “We need to work diligently … to scheduling and other legislative initiatives safe stations where opioid ensure the correctness and consistency under discussion can be reconciled with addicts can request addiction of code interpretation with regard to land the guiding principles of the Maryland services without fear of legal use, permitting, inspections and historic Economic & Business Climate Commis- consequences. preservation requirements,” he said, “as sion Report that state legislators bought Despite more than 500 well as maintaining and properly fund- into only two short years ago. individuals having done ing a functional and effective economic District 33 Del. Michael Malone said just that since last April, the development effort and gaining a better he takes issue with efforts to increase the county still saw an 18% in- understanding of how to engage emerging minimum wage to $15 an hour, arguing crease in the number of over- industries wanting to locate to Annapolis.” doses and a 13% increase in that it will result in wage inflation. opioid fatalities last year. “The only good news Maryland House Speaker Mike Busch discussed the is we’re starting to see a General Assembly’s 2018 legislative priorities during significant slowdown in the Startup Maryland Unveils rate of growth of overdoses the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of and fatalities,” said Anne Commerce’s annual legislative breakfast. The event was Arundel County Executive held in January at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Annapolis. 2017 Video Pitches Steve Schuh. Startup Maryland has unveiled its Maryland/playlists?sort=dd&view=1. The county is just beginning its around a common vision for our city.” video pitches from the participants in the “2017 was the first year we conducted decadal development planning process, Buckley said he supports the develop- 2017 STRT1UP Roadshow, and entrants the STRT1UP Roadshow throughout the which will be followed by a compre- ment of a boutique Maritime Hotel with are now in the running for the Pitch Across year,” said Mike Binko, founder and CEO hensive rezoning effort. Department of underground parking on the Phillips site Maryland competition. Categories this of Startup Maryland. “Extending the tour Planning and Zoning officials are currently and a transformation of the City Dock that year for the Pitch Across Maryland include beyond the two months of September conducting listening sessions around the would incorporate fountains and a spray the following. and October gave our team more time to county to help shape a growth strategy for park that would encourage more families • Fan Favorite engage with each community that chose the next 20 years. to visit the city. • Champion’s Choice to host a tour stop for celebrating their According to Schuh, the county has He also would like to revive the • Industries (Cyber, Manufacturing, innovators and entrepreneurs.” made progress in a number of areas, hav- Annapolis Triathlon, and has pledged to LifeScience, Social Innovation) ing broken ground in Crofton on the first emphasize private-public partnerships and • Overall Winner new county high school in 35 years and civic investment in his larger vision for The roadshow, which is the year-long New Live! Hotel seeing the long-promised Odenton Town developing the city’s untapped potential. tour around Maryland, celebrates the eco- Center finally begin to take shape. Plans are already underway to es- system around innovation and entrepre- Open Recruitment “In South County, our dredging pro- tablish Annapolis Rising, tentatively neurship. During the event, entrepreneurs Center at Arundel gram is helping to protect the maritime scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 21, as get on the Startup Maryland bus to deliver way of life; and in North County, tax a defining music festival. a two-to four–minute video pitch sum- Mills credits are helping spur redevelopment of “We’re going to have the Annapolis marizing their venture and opportunity. The new Live! Hotel is ramping an aging commercial Corridor,” he said. Symphony play the hit catalogs of Ahmet Presenters receive a link to a profession- up its recruitment efforts to fill 500 Ertegun and Jac Holzman, two guys who ally-edited version of their video for free; new positions at the 310-room luxury Annapolis Rising went to St. John’s College and started then all the videos are posted on the Startup hotel, event center and spa, with the Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley faces Atlantic Records and Elektra Records Maryland YouTube channel as part of the new Live! Hotel Recruitment Center. some significant challenges as he settles [respectively],” he said. competition. Located inside the Arundel Mills Mall in to his second month on the job. One of A Saturday main event and Sunday Playlists based on the location/tour near the Burlington Coat Factory, the them — the potential loss of the National gospel music picnic will round out the stop at which companies pitched can be recruitment center will be open to the Sailing Hall of Fame to Newport, R.I. festival. found at www.youtube.com/user/Startup- public daily as follows. • Sunday: Noon–4 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. WANT TO DONATE A PURSE? • Thursday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Go to hermindmagazine.com or • Saturday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Join us for a fun evening! BlossomsofHope.org for purse drop-off locations. Accepting purses until May 16. Walk-ins are welcome. Recruiters will be available to assist with online QUESTIONS? Contact Becky Mangus, applications and answer questions 443-745-6212 or [email protected] about the hiring process. A bank of computers also will be available at the center for use free of charge by job seekers. 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$10,000 limitation on state and local tax put together before the federal tax changes for federal itemized deductions. This will were passed and their consequences for prompt the majority of taxpayers to opt for Marylanders figured out. The budget in- a new, larger standard deduction, said the creases by just 2%, with no new taxes. comptroller’s report. You’ll sometimes hear lower figures Under current law, Marylanders who bandied about for the size of the state choose a standard deduction on their fed- budget. Some stories will refer to the state eral income taxes are required to do the “operating budget” of $17.7 billion, but same for their state income taxes. that’s just the “general fund” budget. That Bipartisan Talk Hogan, who continually touts fairly doesn’t include transportation spending or meager tax cuts he’s been able to achieve, the federal funds, the largest single source Overwhelmed by Election- is loath to see any tax hikes for a state with of state revenues (29%, $13 billion). among the highest income taxes in the The next biggest source of revenue nation. He favors a bill that would allow is the personal income tax (22%, $9.8 Year Partisan Politics Marylanders to take standard deductions billion), followed by the sales tax (11%, at the federal level, while still being able $4.8 billion). to itemize state deductions. Where does the money go? Health Gov. Larry Hogan talked a lot about On top of many smaller goals that care in one form or another, but mostly bipartisan cooperation in his State of the legislators might have this session, Dem- A few liberal Democrats would like to keep the revenue windfall and spend it, Medicaid, eats up a third of the budget, State address to the General Assembly last ocrats want to pound home the message $14.5 billion, followed by education, with but all legislators know that you don’t raise month. Democratic legislators say it was that “we cannot afford” to give Hogan a an almost equal amount; then, it’s $8.1 taxes in an election year, especially when mostly talk. second term, especially with redistricting billion (18%) for K–12 and $6.6 billion a GOP governor could use it as a political There is little evidence of real give-and- coming up in 2021. for higher education (15%). take between the second floor of the State bludgeon. House where the governor and his staff Feds Giveth, Taketh Democratic leaders favor a slightly have their offices, they say, and the first different approach, increasing Maryland’s Filing Deadline floor chambers where the legislators meet. One of the issues where there should skimpy personal exemptions and, like the be bipartisan cooperation is fixing the Feb. 27 Democrats do not bother to talk about governor, allowing people to itemize even By the end of the month, we’ll know bipartisanship in a legislature where they damage done to some Marylanders by the if they take the standard deduction on the new federal tax code. how all the state and local races shape up. hold two-thirds of the seats. But in prac- federal form. In this case, the federal government The filing deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 27. tice, in most of 13 standing committees, With the goal of no inadvertent tax giveth and the government taketh away. You may have heard that there are there is real cooperation and respect hikes, a compromise should be easy to If state income tax law is not changed eight or nine Democrats running for gov- between Democratic legislators and the achieve, but Democrats want to claim their this session, Maryland taxpayers will pay ernor. But only one perennial Democrat minority Republicans. plan is better than the governor’s. at least $572 million more in state and candidate, Ralph Jaffe, has actually filed, Hogan and the Democratic leaders do The problem will get resolved in favor local taxes next year, while their combined along with his wife Freda, for lieutenant agree, in general, that the extreme partisan- of most taxpayers in some fashion, because federal tax burden would decrease by $2.8 governor. ship in Washington is bad, and Annapolis neither side wants to get blamed for higher billion, a report by the comptroller’s office A major reason is that, like the is much better. taxes. If it were a Democratic governor up found. Jaffes, a candidate for governor must Hogan mentioned Washington in for reelection, a mutually agreeable solution file together with his or her running mate Its analysis calculated that 71% of the negative terms six times in his address. would be a piece of cake. for lieutenant governor (LG). Only Ben state’s taxpayers will pay less in federal “One need only look to Washington to see Jealous, the former NAACP president, taxes, 13% will pay more and 16% will the destruction that is caused when hy- has announced an LG running mate, Su- per-partisanship and inflammatory rhetoric pay the same. $44.4B Budget permeate the debate, and erode our faith in The increase is mainly due to a new Hogan’s $44.4 billion budget plan was See State Political, page 14 the institutions of government,” he said. “We don’t want Annapolis to become like Washington, where bad policy is Please Join Us! passed with a promise that a fix will come later,” Hogan said later in the speech. He Tuesday evenings was referring to the paid sick leave bill 6:30–8 p.m. that Democrats overwhelmingly passed last month, overriding his veto. Hardly a Eggspectation bipartisan gesture. Sen. Nancy King, a Montgomery County Democrat, gave the Democrats’ lebratin ogether Ce g 50YEARS T response to Hogan’s relatively short, elebrating 50 ogether 23-minute, 2,400-word speech — in sharp C YEARS T contrast to President Trump’s 80-minute message the night before. King, whose remarks were pre-re- corded, five times criticized “Washington Republicans,” and Republicans several Rotary Club of Columbia times more. Key takeaway: Dems good, GOP bad. Rotary Club of Columbia Republican Hogan doesn’t want any- Fifty Years OF Giving TO thing to do with Trump — and is more actively opposing his policies, such as cut- AND ting funds for the Chesapeake and cuts to The Community The World Obamacare subsidies that will raise health Re: Sierra Leone Education Fund and the insurance rates. Democrats, on the other Some of the Organizations Ebola Aftermath hand, want to lump Hogan together with We Have Helped Over the Years Trump, and those other nasty Washington Dear Rotary Club of Columbia, • Bob Davidson Scholarship Program • Polio Plus • Howard Community Republicans. We cannot thank you enough for your contin- College • Rebuilding Together • The Loan Closet • Camp Attaway • Community ued support of the Sierra Leone Education Fund and No Turning Back Action Council of Howard County Food Bank • First Tee of Howard the students we support, especially the young girls County • Head Start Summer Enrichment Program • Life My Learning that were orphaned during the recent Ebola crises. Hogan’s main message is that he is Center • Making Change • Uganda Water Project • Columbia Festival Your support kept nine young girls that were not at all like that other chief executive separated from their families fed and safe during the down the road, and that he gets along with of the Arts • Adaptive Living Inc. • Boy Scouts of America • Bright Minds midst of the worst Ebola crisis in history. Now that everybody. As they have for more than a Foundation • Disability Awareness Program • Domestic Violence Center Sierra Leoneans are settling into their “new” normal, year, Democrats want to remind voters that • FIDOS for Freedom • FIRN • Grassroots Crisis Center • HC DrugFree we• have learned that five of the nine young girls lost Hogan is at least nominally of the same Healthy Families • Help End Homeless of Howard County • Hope Works both of their parents during the crisis. party as Trump, even though the president • Howard County General Hospital • Victims of Haiti & Taiwan Tsunami • They have been living with the school’s head is pretty much his own brand. teacher as they have no where else to go. Your gen- Hogan’s other main message, besides Howard County Police Unity Tour • Howard County Special Olympics erous• gift has taken a tremendous weight off of the touting more jobs, higher wages, an Leadership Howard County • Lindwood Children’s Center • Recovery teachers who have been struggling to support the improving economy, great schools and Works LLC • Rouse Scholarship Program • Success in Style • The students. Serenity Center • Voices for Children • YMCA Howard County a super-educated workforce, is that “we Jennifer Carr Pilholski cannot afford to turn back now,” a phrase President, Sierra Leone Education Fund he used six times in his speech. columbiarotary.org Translation: “You cannot afford to turn me out of office” in this year’s election. Page 14 Febuary 2018 The Business Monthly

an all-or-nothing mentality,” she said. Also on the council’s agenda for Jan- “Moratorium does not mean never again, uary was consideration of a payment in limiting growth does not mean stopping lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement between it completely. [T]heir interest seems to be the county and Nixon’s Farm Lane LLC, shoehorning as many units as humanly regarding construction and operation of a possible on any piece of land, regardless solar array. of the impact upon the neighbors.” “A similar PILOT was passed by this Lisa Markovitz, president of the civic body in July 2014, but unfortunately that advocacy group The People’s Voice, said agreement was never executed by a previ- her organization favors passage of the bill, ous administration for reasons unknown,” with minor technical fixes. said Nixon’s Farm Lane CAO Phil Nich- “APFO doesn’t define school wait in ols. The current arrangement reduces Howard County Council years, it limits the number of tests taken,” the PILOT agreement from $349,628 to she said. “The maximum wait the school $262,713. test can cause is actually not that long “There’s [a need] for the PILOT in Tees Up APFO Mulligan over the [regular development process] order for the project to be successful, wait, which was predictable and already especially with the recent unanticipated re- Having missed the legislative deadline John DeZinno argued that limiting housing expected. This slowdown is not going to duction of renewable solar energy credits for a vote on updating the county’s Ade- stock would cause the price of existing be long enough to a large number of proj- and changing market conditions,” Nichols quate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) stock to rise, pricing more low-to-mod- ects at the same time to make significant said. in November, the Howard County Council erate income families out of the county’s market changes.” Finally, the council will consider reintroduced legislation in January to housing market. amending several rules of procedure, mov- complete the process. “This bill still takes zero children out Council, Executive ing the start time of legislative sessions and hearings to an earlier time of 7 p.m., Rather than being a simple exercise of overcrowded schools, crowding is still Raises in formality, however, the new legislation occurring largely from resales, there’s and clarifying when the council can move A raise could be in order for the next provoked yet another all-nighter for the still no plan to compel redistricting, and to withdraw a piece of legislation. seated county council and county execu- council, as passionate voices on both sides overall APFO is actually working pretty “We have also heard from the public tive, based on a recommendation from the of the issue debated changes intended to well,” said Maryland Building Industry in relation to safety issues,” said Howard county’s Compensation Review Commit- manage the pace of growth in the county, Association Vice President of Government County Council Chair Mary Kay Sigaty tee. Accordingly, the county executive’s which include tests for schools, housing Affairs Josh Greenfield. “The school board (D-Dist. 4). The council is looking to salary would increase from $178,000 an- allocations and roads. conducted very limited redistricting, even adopt a new procedure whereby citizens nually to $226,000, and council members’ On a related note, the council also after sitting here and saying they got the testifying before the council no will lon- salaries would increase from $59,950 to introduced legislation calling for a refer- message and they were going to [redis- ger have to provide a street address, but $80,000 per year beginning in December endum on extending the initial life of a bill trict].” instead will provide a means of contact in 2018. to 70 days with two extensions of 35 days He cited the Howard County Eco- case the council wishes to follow up with Jim Walsh, of Woodbine, termed the each, in order to avoid such a situation in nomic Development Authority’s recently them. increase for council members excessive, the future. released Economic and Fiscal Assessment Another proposal would reduce the favoring a continuance of the current Howard County Board of Education regarding APFO legislation, which esti- five-minute testimony time limit for or- compensation level index for inflation. Chair Cynthia Vaillancourt said the board mates losses of 8,000 jobs in the county, ganizations to three minutes per speaker, “It should be acknowledged that recommends amendments to make all $56 million in government revenues and in line with the time allotted for private council members receive the same benefits open tests for school regions equivalent to $1.9 billion in construction activity as a citizens, but does not limit the number of such as health care and retirement plans as below 100% of school capacity utilization, potential result of a development morato- speakers an organization can provide to full-time county employees, as well as a and said the board supports adding a high rium. testify. $159 per month smartphone allowance,” school test. Among those who disagreed with that he said. “If those additional benefits are assessment was BreeAnne Chadwick, of School Budget, considered, the total compensation pack- Ellicott City. Growth vs. Limits age proposed could be $100,000 or more. I Honors “With developers, there seems to be Howard Bank Senior Vice President think the county is better served by having On Jan. 22, the National Education part-time citizen legislators who can bring Policy Center designated Hammond High a variety of experiences to the table, rather School a School of Opportunity, one of than expanding the council to a full-time only eight schools in the country to earn Annapolis Offers Parking position.” that recognition. Hammond has seen North Laurel resident Brent Loveless, increases in graduation rates from 2010 Tips for Legislative Session however, said the concept of adequate to 2016, with African-American students compensation was debated based on salary increasing their graduation rate from 80% comparisons with neighboring jurisdic- to 92% in that time, while the graduation Members of the Maryland General Knighton Garage or Gotts Court Garage. tions, market rates, and a given level of rates increased from 81% to 95% for His- Assembly, their staff and visitors who will Simply visit www.AnnapolisParking.com, service and relative values of responsibil- panic students and from 56% to 80% for be in Annapolis for the 2018 legislative navigate to the garage of your choice, and ities. students with special needs. session have been offered parking tips select “Buy Daily Parking.” “The amount of the increase needed “Hammond’s recognition helps us from the office of Mayor Gavin Buckley. • Ride the free circulator: This also reached 25% to reach parity,” Loveless communicate how our efforts to challenge • Finding the best parking: There are marks the first legislative session since said. “[The recommendation] was made students, support teachers and connect plenty of parking options available to the city eliminated the $1 fare on the with the analysis of trusted individuals with families create engaging learning op- those visiting Annapolis. Visitors can Circulator. Visitors can now ride the Cir- who deal with many financial matters in portunities and solid preparation for higher explore these options at www.Annapolis- culator free from city garages to points of their respective committees elsewhere in education,” said Hammond Principal John Parking.com, a mobile-friendly website interest downtown. They can also track the county.” See Howard Political, page 16 featuring maps, rates, contact information the Circulator’s location in real-time by and additional details about the garages, downloading the “RLS Shuttle” app to surface lots, on-street parking and Circu- their smartphone and clicking “Annapolis” Gonzales Poll: Hogan Still Gets High Marks, lator services. or by visiting the mobile-friendly https:// But Support Falls Off for Reelection Bid • Reserving garage spaces online: This annapolisparking.com/circulator-alterna- is the first legislative session in which tive-transportation and click “Track the Annapolis-based pollster Patrick Gonzales recently revealed the findings about visitors to Annapolis can reserve garage Circulator.” the political scene in Maryland, which cast some concern regarding the reelection bid parking online in Noah Hillman Garage, • Avoid the crowds: Visitors who wish to of Gov. Larry Hogan. The data is as follows. avoid the city’s busiest parking locations • Among Maryland voters, 71% approve of the job Larry Hogan is doing as governor should consider the Park Place Garage (41% “strongly” approve and 30% “somewhat” approve), while 21% disapprove (13% State Political located at One Park Place, on West Street; “strongly” disapprove and 8% “somewhat” disapprove), and 8% offered no opinion. from page 15 or the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial • Eighty-six percent of Republicans, 78% of independents, and 61% of Democrats Stadium lot. Park Place is serviced daily approve of the job Larry Hogan is doing as governor. san Turnbull of Montgomery County, a by the free Circulator, and the stadium lot • When matched against the top three Democratic contenders, Hogan enjoys a former chair of the Maryland Democratic includes an Express shuttle service during double-digit lead but does not crack the 50% mark against any: In a match-up with Party. the legislative session from 7:45–8:45 Rushern Baker, Hogan leads 47% to 37%, with 16% undecided; against Kevin Kame- The other candidates seem to be a.m. and 3:30–5:15 p.m., Monday–Friday. netz, Hogan leads 48% to 34%, with 18% undecided; and against Ben Jealous, Hogan having trouble finding an LG candidate Stadium shuttle fare is $2. leads 49% to 36%, with 15% undecided. qualified to run the state government. • Free parking after 6 p.m.: Planning • Hogan captures nearly 90% of Republicans, a quarter of Democrats and mid- There’s no guarantee they’ll win the to attend an evening event? You can park 50s support with unaffiliated voters against the challengers. His geographic base is primary, particularly the four Democrats entirely free at the State Garage (also composed of Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore (70%-range support) and the who have never held elected office, and known as Calvert Street Garage) after 6 Baltimore suburbs (mid-to-upper 50s-range support). He trails badly in the Washington no assurance that they can beat a popular p.m., Monday through Friday and all day suburbs. incumbent — even though he has a scarlet Saturday and Sunday. The entrance is For more information, visit http://marylandreporter.com/wp-content/up- “R” on his forehead. located at 19 St. John’s Street. loads/2018/01/Gonzales-Maryland-Poll-1-11-2018-HOGAN.pdf. The Business Monthly Febuary 2018 Page 15

“I’m involved in everything,” said and Democratic local office holders. Schuh. “I have to be.” “The Republican Party cannot afford Cain for Delegate to have of its members acting like a Dem- The race for the two delegate seats ocrat. It would be disastrous for Anne in Annapolis-area District 30A is getting Arundel County, it would be disastrous more crowded. Currently represented for the Republican Party,” given the 8-7 by Democratic House Speaker Michael split in the county’s House delegation. Busch and Republican Herb McMillan, But other Republicans, including in- an American Airlines pilot, Republicans cumbent delegates, were unhappy to see and Democrats are angling to claim both a fellow Republican attacked so harshly, seats. Opioid Epidemic Produces even if he was trying to unseat a fellow The newest entry is Democrat Alice Republican. Cain, who calls herself “an education Bipartisan Cooperation Walker said he has had a rocky rela- policy wonk.” Her campaign launch party tionship with Schuh since Walker was a last month featured the endorsement of the member of the Republican Central Com- state Democratic Party’s shining star of Uncompromising partisanship dom- amount of painkillers prescribed last year, mittee, even serving as the county’s GOP the moment, progressive Gavin Buckley, inates Washington these days, but at the following a 13% reduction the year before. chair for two years. the newly elected Democratic mayor of Maryland State House, there is plenty of But as doctors decline to prescribe Since Schuh became executive, “I Annapolis who unseated incumbent Re- bipartisan cooperation on tough issues. refills, in the short term this may push pa- voted with him 92.6% of the time,” said publican Mike Pantelides. Last month, Democratic House Speak- tients to purchase street drugs, like heroin. Walker. “I looked at every bill” over the Cain becomes the fifth Democrat in the er Michael Busch and Republican Anne A map of the county’s opioid deaths last three years. race. Besides Busch, Democrat Mary Re- Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh shows them clustered in the north, where The majority of administration bills ese, a 2006 U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) jointly sponsored an opioid summit to the county borders Baltimore, and the from Schuh pass the council unanimously. graduate running on an environmental emphasize local efforts and statewide leg- supply may be greater from a city that had Schuh’s figures are based on those few platform, filed last month; as did Brooks islation, and to battle the growing overdose a heroin epidemic decades before it hit the bills where the council is split, but Walker Schandelmeier, 27, vice president of the deaths. suburbs. said that in “in half of those bills I was District 30 Democratic club; and Aron Axe, As part of the two-hour summit in joined by another Republican.” a retired Marine officer and also a USNA a House hearing room, Del. Eric Brom- Police, Fire, Lawsuit Walker, who represents the South graduate, with progressive policy stands. well (D-Baltimore County), chair of the County, has repeatedly clashed with Schuh The county’s police chief, fire chief, Republicans Chelsea Gill, 25, the House’s Opioid Workgroup, and House over development and fiscal issues. deputy health officer and the head of the youngest candidate in the race, and Dr. Minority Leader Nic Kipke, of Pasadena, “What he wants is 100% loyalty,” crisis response system testified to show- Mark Plaster, a physician who ran for a workgroup member, described what the Walker said. case Anne Arundel’s efforts at increased Congress against Rep. John Sarbanes in House passed last year. The workgroup “He’s increased the debt 64%,” rais- cooperation and coordination to provide 2016, have also filed. melded 30 bills on opioids into the Heroin ing the county’s debt ceiling from $125 prevention and treatment. McMillan has yet to announce his and Opioid Prevention (HOPE) Act, and million to $205 million. Most recently, They’ve included Safe Stations, where plans. Republican leaders have been urg- some of the measures are just going into Walker opposed Schuh on tax breaks for someone using opioids can go into any ing the maverick delegate to run for his effect, Kipke said. the Live! Casino at Arundel Mills, which fire station and request immediate help seat again, and not challenge former Del. “We’re going to try to do everything passed with Democratic and Republican and treatment the EMTs have now been Ron George for Senate. The GOP hopes to we can to address these problems,” Brom- councilmembers on both sides of the issue. trained to provide. claim the seat long represented by Dem- well said. “This touches every single Walker is currently president of the Anyone who has overdosed gets a ocrat John Astle, who has yet to decide person here.” Maryland Association of Counties, a posi- letter from Schuh and Police Chief Tim whether he will seek a seventh four-year “Working together is the only way Altomare “begging them to get into treat- tion which alternates between Republican term. we’ll curb the opioid epidemic,” said ment,” Altomare said. The chief has also Busch. “Last year, the General Assembly set up a fatal overdose detective unit to and Anne Arundel County took big steps investigate who sold the drugs that led to to save lives and prevent addiction, but the death. we’ve got a long way to go. That’s why it’s Finally, in January, like a growing KEYNOTE SPEAKERS so important to continue to bring leaders number of states and counties across the and communities together to share best country, Anne Arundel County filed a practices and plan our next steps.” lawsuit naming 25 defendants including manufacturers, distributors and overpre- Third in Opioid scribing doctors. Deaths While they’ve had some sharp policy differences, Busch and Schuh are The most shocking figure about Anne no strangers to cooperation. Republican Arundel County is that it ranks third in Laura Gamble Schuh was a member of the House of the state for the number of opioid-related Regional President Delegates for eight years, and Busch has 2018 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP deaths, after Baltimore City (628) and of PNC Bank been the county’s administrator for youth Baltimore County (305). In 2016 (the CONFERENCE athletics for decades. They often appear at last year full figures for every county are events together. available), Anne Arundel had 169 deaths related to opioids which include heroin, HERSTORY: fentanyl and prescription pain killers. That Feud With Walker was nearly double the number from 2015, While Schuh has a good working LEADING WOMEN and is far more deaths than in each of the relationship with the Democratic speaker state’s two largest jurisdictions; Mont- who can help the county in many ways, TO GREATNESS gomery County had 84 deaths, and yet has he continues to knock heads with at least Colonel (Ret.) twice the population of Anne Arundel’s one member of his own party, County THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018 Laurie Moe Buckhout 564,000 people; Prince George’s County Councilmember Jerry Walker. 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM US Army, President had 106 deaths and 341,000 more people. In a late December interview, I asked and CEO, Corvus (Howard County had 40 deaths.) Schuh if he thought he could maintain the DoubleTree by Hilton Last year, Anne Arundel County had 4-3 Republican majority on the county 5485 Twin Knolls Road Columbia, MD 21045 154 fatal overdoses and 929 nonfatal council. overdoses. “We don’t have a majority in the coun- If that many people were dying in ty council,” Schuh said, flatly. Jerry Walker Anne Arundel County from car crashes or “functions more like a Democrat than a the flu, “we would be horrified, shocked,” Republican. He votes with the Democrats said Schuh, who had declared a heroin cri- 62% of the time.” sis in the first month of his administration, Since Anne Arundel County has a two- “yet many of us don’t even notice.” term limit for county councilmembers and Schuh noted that 80% of the use of Walker is fulfilling his second term, he’s heroin and the other, even more lethal now running for the House of Delegates in drugs mixed with it “started with a legiti- District 33, which already has a full com- mate prescription from a doctor.” plement of three Republican incumbents: Doctors are now getting trained to Tony McConkey, Sid Saab and Michael reduce the number of pain pills they pre- Malone. scribe, and there is a new database they Schuh’s million-dollar campaign chest can check to see if patients are getting helped fund mailers by the House Repub- prescriptions from other doctors. Kipke lican Caucus in November that depicted said this has led to a 14% reduction in the Walker as a clown. 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ule 75 for Office Products and Supplies gsa.gov/document/important-change- had been closed to new contract offers. notice-schedule-75-re-opening-multiple- However, sales on the schedule remain award-schedule-mas-75-legacy-sins. comparatively high. GSA reports that, in fiscal 2016, Schedule 75 sales were $367.3 Gloria Larkin is president and CEO of Tar- million — significantly higher than the getGov and is a national expert in business $213.8 million sold under GSA’s Federal development in the government markets. Strategic Sourcing Initiative for Office For more information, email glorialar- Supplies Third Generation (FSSI OS3). [email protected], visit www.targetgov. Now that the GSA is reopening Schedule com or call toll-free 866-579-1346. GSA Reopens Awards 75 to new contract offers, it is, in the process, making a number of changes. GSA has included new technical Schedule for Office requirements for vendors including a Howard Political demonstrated ability to meet all envi- from page 14 Supplies Providers ronmental reporting and green product requirements, a demonstrated system to DiPaula. The General Services Administration of Global Services, which recently cele- remain compliant with the Trade Agree- As part of his first operating budget (GSA) recently announced the release brated its 20th anniversary specializing in ments Act, providing an updated Letter as the confirmed superintendent, Mi- of a new, updated contract to allow new GSA schedules and other federal contracts of Supply and special transactional data chael Martirano is taking steps to close a vendors to submit contracts to sell office support services, has provided insight to reporting. Vendors must maintain a satis- structural imbalance that has plagued the supplies to federal government agencies this complicated contract. “Understanding factory record of past performance and be Howard County Public School System through its Schedule 75. In 2010, the GSA the difference between the new and old Ability-One certified. since 2011. had closed the contract so that only the Special Item Numbers (SINs) and the Companies considering submitting Martirano cited expanded programs, 300-plus current contract holders could bid full contract offer requirements can be an Office Supplies Schedule 75 contract salary increases and the lack of compre- and sell office products using that contract a challenge,” she said. “Be sure to read offer may choose to add either the legacy hensive planning to develop a sustainable vehicle. and digest the entire solicitation prior to SINs, the new OS4 SINs or both. GSA is budget plan as contributing factors to a The new contract was released on Jan. putting your offer together.” providing several resources to help com- $22.2 million negative balance that will 16, and includes all legacy office services, Fairchild continued with a timing panies understand the process to research, grow this fiscal year by another $28.3 such as on-site stores, customizing and recommendation. “The folks at GSA are compare and validate the contract offer million. imprinting; and traditional office prod- not certain how many companies or how process. More information is available via “We must take ownership of the sit- ucts, such as pens, paper, shredders, CDs, quickly the companies will submit new of- https://interact.gsa.gov. uation and reset our course to one that office appliances and restroom products; fers, so there is no timeline they can point One may subscribe to Schedule 75 is fiscally responsible, yet still advances as well as a new slate of products and ser- to right now,” she said. “GSA Schedule updates and gain access to recordings of programmatic priorities to make HCPSS vices. The Schedule 75 will include new submissions negotiations and approval recent GSA webinars at https://interact. a premier school system,” he said. enhanced special item numbers, which can range from office to office anywhere will be known as Office Supplies Fourth from four to 12 months, depending on the Generation (OS4). workload.” Courtney Fairchild, president and CEO Since October 2010, GSA’s Sched- Awarded Contracts The following information is regarding awarded contracts and can be used to develop prime contractor, subcontractor and teaming partner relationships PRESENTS HUNAN MANOR on these and other opportunities. For more information, contact TargetGov at 410-579-1346. • ASRC Communications, Beltsville, won a $395 million contract from the 45th Contracting Squadron for cape launch operations and infrastructure support, including maintenance and engineering support for facilities and systems. http:// asrcfederal.com/companies SILASILASS • BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, won a $26,740,679 CRAFCRAFTT contract from The Naval Air Systems Command for engineering and technical COLLEGIANCOLLEGIANSS services, in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Ship and DDINNEINNERR Air Integration Warfare Division. www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/baesystems-inc/us-suppliers/us-supplier-diversity • Bravura Information Technology Systems, Aberdeen, won a $233,334,787 contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command for engineering, logistics, operations and program management support for the Persistent Surveillance Systems-Tethered. www.bravurainc.com/contact.html BENEFITING THE • CRW & Associates, Bowie, won a $66,845,460 contract from the U.S. Army Silas Craft Collegians Scholarship Endowment Health Contracting Activity for remote medical record coding services for out- & Program at Howard Community College patient medical records. www.crwassociatestoday.com/contact-us • KBR Wyle Technology Solutions, Columbia, won a $69,301,409 contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division for the procurement of installa- MARCH 5, 2018 tion, systems integration, test and evaluation, in-service engineering, logistics, repair and validation, training, lab maintenance, quality assurance and technical Doors open at  Serving continuously from 5 p.m. 5 to 8 p.m. management services for the Multi-Mission Datalink System. http://ww2.wyle. com/about-us.html ONLY $45 PER PERSON • LRS EOTI JV, Pasadena; and VETS - Tidewater JV, Elkridge; along with eight Chinese buffet includes dinner, dessert, beverages, tax & gratuity. other companies, won a $60 million contract from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers for environmental remediation services. http://lrsfederal.com/wp/contact, www. eoti.net/contact-us and www.tideh2o.net/contact-us For tickets call 443-518-1970 or • Melwood Inc., Upper Marlboro, won an $18,552,775 contract from the U.S. visit howardcc.edu/sccathunan Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command for base operations at Fort Meade. www.melwood.org/contact-us Tickets $10 each Silicon Graphics Federal, Annapolis Junction, 50/50 RAFFLE or 3 for $25 • won a $23,341,671 contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Department of Defense high-per- HUNAN MANOR RESTAURANT formance computing modernization program’s technology insertion Air Force 7091 Deepage Drive, Columbia, MD Research Laboratory Order 13. www.sgi.com/company_info/federal/sewp.html • Thales Defense & Security, Clarksburg, won a $7,723,840 contract from the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support for repair of one weapon repairable assembly on the airborne low frequency sonar system Sonar Dome, which is required to support the H-60 helicopter. www.thalescomminc.com/content/contactus.aspx Come Hungry, • Truston Technologies, Annapolis, along with four other companies, won a Leave Fulfilled! $13.5 million contract from the Naval Facilities and Engineering Expeditionary Warfare Center for worldwide ocean engineering services, including ocean engineering services in support of projects involving ocean cable systems and ocean work systems. www.truston.us/contact

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The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 17 Arts & Sports Update

Visions of More Sports Fields Dance in Their Heads

By Susan Kim, Staff Writer But in the eyes of those organizing needed to be highly competitive sports events, Howard County, along in the sports tourism space and Matthew Libber considers Covenant with Anne Arundel and the rest of Mary- be able to provide for necessary Park, located in Ellicott City with nine land, are pretty “field-deprived.” Libber access for our residents, too,” soccer fields, walking paths, concessions is among a growing group of executives he said. “It’s a delicate balance, and restrooms, to be the top venue for from sports-related companies envisioning the land costs and location of local sports in Howard County — for the more fields for more players, along with available land.” moment. “It’s the largest multipurpose all of the economic benefits they bring. And the “if you build it facility in the county,” said Libber, vice “We are currently looking to develop they will come” model simply president for business operations with a new multi-purpose facility in the county doesn’t work, he said. “You Elite Tournaments. with 10 to 15 fields,” said Libber. “We need the right asset amenities He also names Terrapin Adventures are exploring different locations within within close proximity.” — featuring activities such as zip lining, the county now and are working with a Some people have been pin- ropes courses and kayaking — as another few investment groups interested in the ing for better sports facilities for great location. project.” years. For indoor track runners, Among the tournaments Elite or- for example — who range in ganizes, nothing in local sports draws But, Oh, Those Land age from under 6 years to senior out-of-towners like the Columbia Invita- citizens — the Prince George’s tional, a soccer tournament conducted in Costs … County Sports and Learning partnership with the Soccer Association of Like Libber, Terry Hasseltine, execu- Complex is the closest large in- Columbia/HC (SAC), held over Memorial tive director of Maryland Sports, a compa- door track they have for meets, Day Weekend. “It has just under 700 teams ny developing sports tourism in the state, some of which draw more than coming from 20 states,” Libber said. can immediately name some top venues 1,000 runners from across the With Covenant Park and the new Blan- in Howard County: “Blandair Park, Troy nation. dair Park in Columbia — which currently Park, Covenant Park, Centennial Park for Unless they go to the Prince has three lighted, synthetic turf, multipur- outdoor and Meadowbrook for indoor.” George’s complex, runners Lacrosse players at Troy Park participate in pose fields — Howard County appears to But it’s not enough, he said. “We are in Howard and Anne Arundel “Shootout for Soldiers,” a 24-hour lacrosse event be sitting pretty in high-end sports venues. still lacking the linear fields in Maryland counties take to the slippery to support veterans. wooden track at the Baltimore Armory. When, they are asking, will Howard Coun- ty be home to an indoor track that can host real meets? Hittin’ the Notes: Music Businesses “At this time there are no plans for such a facility; however I wouldn’t think it is out of the question for the future,” Remain Vital in Digital Age said Hasseltine. “It would require some research and exploration to determine its By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief potential usage and economic vitality for the region.” Bill’s Music, probably the best-known business on Frederick Road in Catonsville, The Unsung Venues has been in business for an impressive 53 While Blandair Park, Covenant Park years. and soccer get most of the attention in That stretch of street, which was offi- Howard County, there are other unsung cially named by former Gov. Parris Glen- venues and sports that are growing. “In dening as “Music City, Maryland,” is still addition to soccer, lacrosse and field retailing instruments, selling equipment hockey are huge here in Howard County,” and offering lessons, and remains the hub said Sally Slater, director of sales for Visit of the duly noted area that features seven Howard County. “We are thrilled with the music businesses. expansion project Blandair is currently un- The various challenges of digital dergoing, and Troy Park is also undergoing technology, from using it to make today’s an expansion.” sounds to the sale of equipment needed The 101-acre Troy Park in Elkridge to do so, have threatened the creation of has two lighted, synthetic, multipurpose music as previous generations have known fields with press box structures, bleachers it. However, the Music Row businesses — Dave Treude, of Glen Burnie, refurbishes and rebuilds guitars, and other stringed and a playground. which also include Ann & Steve’s Music, instruments, in his small shop. He’s found a welcoming market and plans to expand Also in Elkridge, for mountain bik- the Baltimore Brass Co., Appalachian his clientele (see sidebar page 20). ers, hikers and trail runners, as well as Bluegrass, Guitar Exchange, Trax on Wax and The Piano Man — seem to range from their own. “We’re a full-line store,” he competing with Guitar Center,” said Hig- See Sports Fields, page 18 healthy to thriving in an overall market said. “We carry everything, for everyone gins, “is competing with the online mar- The that has expanded. from beginners to members of established ket,” and sites like eBay and Sweetwater. Brian Higgins, son of founder Bill bands that need a public address system “We have to give people a reason to get Higgins and general manager at Bill’s, and perhaps to build a studio. off the couch and into the car and come and others in the business, keep holding “Our biggest challenge, bigger than See Music Businesses, page 20 Monthly Page 18 February 2018 The Business Monthly

her sister Dr. Claribel Cone, voraciously collected art and curios from around the world. The production is a highly theatrical celebration of Etta’s life, in which works of art come alive and her one-time lover, Gertrude Stein, sings her praises while the audience watches her journey from society laughingstock to doyen of modernity. “All She Must Possess” is Rep Stage’s production in participation with the 2018 DC Women’s Voices Theater Festival. CCTA Announces Reformatted Broadway The show will be performed in the Studio Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Per- Prep Program forming Arts Center (HVPA), on the campus of HCC, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts’ (CCTA) Broadway Prep class will continue Columbia. There will be post-show discussions on Feb. 11 and 23, and a pre-show to focus on preparing students for upcoming auditions, introducing them to Broadway lecture prior to the 2 p.m. performance on Feb. 24. classics and teaching the fundamentals of the Young Columbians style of musical Tickets are $40 for general admission, $35 for seniors and the military and $15 for showcase, in addition to cultivating a Broadway Revue for the final showcase. students with a current ID. Thursdays are $10 performances. For tickets and additional Additionally, a new format will incorporate masterclasses twice a month to help information, visit www.repstage.org or call the box office at 443-518-1500. performers improve their theater knowledge. Masterclasses will include Theatrical Make-Up, Stage Combat, Improvisation, Broadway Hip-Hop, Tap Basics and résumé New Exhibit Explores Historical Clothing writing. Students also will have the chance to have a professional headshot taken. This class is appropriate for children ages 8–15 with all levels of musical theater from Era of Baltimore’s Famed Cone Sisters background. Classes begin Feb. 22 at CCTC, 6655 Dobbin Road, Unit 4, Columbia. A new exhibit of historical women’s clothing from the era of Baltimore’s For more information, visit www.CCTArts.org. famed Cone sisters is on display at Howard Community College’s Rouse Company Foundation Gallery. Dr. Claribel and Miss Etta Cone, daughters of German-Jew- ish immigrants, chose not to live unassuming lives in Baltimore at the turn of the Girls on the Run of Central Maryland Selected century, but instead they traveled the world, amassing one of the world’s greatest for Pilot Program modern art collections. The exhibit was developed in connection with the Rep Stage Girls on the Run of Central Maryland was chosen by its national parent organi- world premiere of “All She Must Possess,” a theatrical celebration of Etta Cone’s zation, Girls on the Run International, to participate in an access and inclusion pilot extraordinary life. program for the Spring 2018 season. The exhibit provides an opportunity to view historical garments from the era in An Access and Inclusion Initiative grant from Target and Procter & Gamble made which the Cone sisters lived and to learn more about the fashion tastes shared by two it possible for the organization to develop a curriculum adaptations guide and new of Baltimore’s most famous doyens of modernity. The exhibit showcases clothing and coach training modules to ensure the activities in the program are accessible and inclu- accessories used for everyday wear, traveling, evenings out and formal occasions. The sive for girls with sensory, cognitive and physical disabilities. The guide and training exhibit also includes the historical clothing and photographs that inspired Julie Potter, program were developed in partnership with the National Center on Health, Physical costume designer for “All She Must Possess,” as she developed the costumes worn by Activity and Disability (NCHPAD), a public health practice and resource center on the play’s actors. health promotion for people with disability. Accompanying the clothing are Potter’s original renderings of the costumes. Girls on the Run of Central Maryland is one of only 14 out of a network of more than The Cone sisters’ style was simple, conservative, and somewhat austere. They did 200 councils nationwide selected to pilot the new program. Local volunteer coaches not adapt to current trends, but instead favored petticoats and long skirts. Their choice will receive the curriculum adaptation guide and additional specialized training before in clothing is interesting, juxtaposed with their passion for collecting artifacts and art, the Spring Girls on the Run Season begins in March 2018. which was anything but conservative and plain. As a result, their art collections were modern, exotic and colorful. The clothing exhibit runs through March 11 in The Rouse Company Foundation Girls on the Run Names Lisa Martin Energy Gallery, which is located in the lobby of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Award Winner Center. Free and open to the public, the gallery hours are Monday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–9:30 Girls on the Run of Central Maryland has selected Shannon Biggs as the winner of p.m. For more information on the gallery and the exhibit, visit www.howardcc.edu/ this year’s Lisa Martin Energy Award. Named after the founder of Girls on the Run of galleries. Central Maryland, the award is given annually to one coach who has shown incredible energy and commitment to Girls on the Run’s mission — inspiring girls to be joyful, Howard County Seeks Nominees for healthy and confident. Biggs has served as a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run of Central Maryland ‘Community Sports Hall of Fame’ since the fall of 2010. This spring marks her 16th season as a coach at Bollman Bridge Nomination forms are now available for Howard County Department of Recreation Elementary School. & Parks’ 2018 “Community Sports Hall of Fame.” The award recognizes outstanding individuals who have gained prominence in or made substantial contributions to Artists’ Gallery Features All-Member Show: community recreational sports in Howard County. ‘Love in the Winter’ Running through Feb. 25, Artists’ Gallery in Ellicott City is providing “Love in the Winter,” a show featuring work by all of the gallery’s member artists, aimed at Sport Fields inspiring romance and gifts for Valentine’s Day. from page 17 An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 3–5 p.m. All artwork will be sold at a 10% discount on Feb. 10–11. ball players, disc golfers and BMX riders, Rockburn Branch Park has been a quietly Artists’ Gallery, located at 8197 Main Street, Ellicott City, is a member-owned appreciated venue since 1960. When Howard County announced Rockburn Park as a gallery showcasing many different types of media. Visit artistsgalleryec.com for gallery potential site for a 13th high school, residents voiced their opposition through a “Save hours. Rockburn Park” petition that had gathered more than 3,500 signatures by mid-January. In January, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman voiced his opposition to the proposed site at Rockburn as well. Kittleman also called for the Howard County Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments to look more closely into the possibility of building a high school at Troy Park. “Unlike Rockburn Park, Troy Park would not require as much environmental remediation, and it is not completely built out,” he said. “While there could be some challenges to constructing a high school at that location, I believe it warrants a more in-depth evaluation.” Troy Park is a co-location for two of the largest sports tournaments in the area, one of which is the Maryland Youth Field Hockey League’s Halloween Havoc Tour- nament, which draws 800 families to Troy Park, as well as Blandair, Oakland Mills High School, Rockburn and Cedar Lane Park. The other is a fall lacrosse tournament that draws 400 families to Troy, Oakland Mills and Blandair. For existing high schools, field improvements have been a highlight of the last decade, as all the high schools in Howard County installed synthetic turf through a joint-use agreement with the county Recreation and Parks Department. The fields — and the agreement — are working well, said John Davis, athletic coordinator for Howard County Public Schools. “We have fostered an excellent working relationship with Recreation & Parks so the implementation and use of the turf fields work well for all stakeholders,” he said. “Love Locks,” photography by Terry Pellman, is one of the art items featured at Meanwhile, in Anne Arundel County, major league lacrosse team Chesapeake Artists’ Gallery this month. Bayhawks has announced its vision of building an expansive sports complex on the ‘All She Must Possess’ Premieres at Rep Stage grounds of the former Crownsville Hospital Center. The venue could cost around $170 million to realize, and the three-phase project eventually would bring a 10,000-seat This Month stadium, 20 sports fields and accompanying restaurants. “All She Must Possess,” playwright Susan McCully’s original production about Plans could include a hotel, according to a December announcement from the Baltimore’s famed Cone sisters, will premiere at Rep Stage, the professional regional Bayhawks, and fields would include facilities for soccer, football and lacrosse, as well theater in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), Feb. 8–25. as a baseball complex. The fields could be used by the county’s Recreation & Parks Directed by Joseph W. Ritsch, the story centers around Miss Etta Cone, who, with department, as well as local youth sports teams. The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 19

Coaches, managers, league officials, commissioners or behind-the-scenes con- public art experience commensurate with this project’s scope. HCAC board, staff and tributors closely identified with community recreational sports can be nominated. In their immediate family members, and selection panelists and their immediate family addition, nominees must either be residents of Howard County or have made their members are not eligible to participate. In addition to finished pieces, proposed work community sports contributions primarily in Howard County. will also be considered. For full details, visit www.hocoarts.org. Nomination forms are available at www.howardcountymd.gov/halloffame or by calling the Department of Recreation & Parks at 410-313-4711. All nominations must Paint It! Ellicott City to Be Held July 6–8 be delivered or postmarked by Sunday, April 15, to: Howard County Community Sports Paint It! Ellicott City, an annual event bringing artists and spectators interested in Hall of Fame, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046. the plein air tradition to Historic Ellicott City. Both juried and Open Paint artists set Individuals chosen for this year’s class will be inducted into the Community Sports up their easels around the historic district as they capture the mill town. Hall of Fame at the 16th annual Celebration of Sports in October. A popular feature of the event is the Quick Draw competition – open to both juried and Open Paint artists – in which artists take a plein air painting from start to finish in Dragonfly Arts Magazine Is Currently just two hours. A pop-up exhibit and sale of work completed during the Quick Draw Accepting Submissions will take place during the competition. Paint It! culminates in an exhibit of juried artists’ work in the Howard County Arts Dragonfly Arts Magazine, a publication of HopeWorks made possible by the Council gallery, that features an opening reception and juror’s award presentation. A Howard County Arts Council through a grant from Howard County Government, is one-night exhibit of work created by Open Paint artists is also on view, then moved to currently accepting submissions from the public-at-large in the following formats: a temporary exhibit at the Howard County Tourism Welcome Center in Ellicott City. poetry, photography, sketch, short story, mixed-media, sculpture, painting or prose. Artists and visitors may view and purchase the finished pieces during the reception. Themes for submitted work (both visual and literary) should focus on reflections The deadline to apply for the juried portion of the event is April 27. Applications about relationships, love, advocacy, social justice, trauma, intersectionality, hope, for the non-juried Open Paint portion of the event will be available in May. For more self-care and healing. information, visit www.hocoarts.org. The submission deadline is Feb. 28. Early submission is encouraged. Acceptance notifications will e-mailed by May 2018.

Email or call Vanita Leatherwood, director of community engagement, at 410- 997-0304 with questions. COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE presents "SING INTO SPRING" NinjaBe Obstacle Course Comes to Howard SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 4 PM County As the winter yields to the awakening of spring, celebrate to the sounds of the Inspired by the challenges of the “American Ninja Warrior” TV show, new in- harp, organ, strings, and the flowing voices of Columbia Pro Cantare. door-challenge center NinjaBe brings the latest fitness craze to Howard County. The 25,000-square-foot center, located at 9301 Snowden River Parkway, Colum- Handel, Mozart, Brahms and Stephen Paulus bia, is packed with obstacles, an ultimate dodge ball court, climbing walls and even will give you the gift of renewed life through music. mechanical bulls. Week-long camp sessions for children ages 7 and up will be offered beginning in Columbia Pro Cantare; Donald Fries, organ; Jacqueline Pollauf, harp June. Howard County Concert Orchestra String Quartet NACPS to Present ‘Icons of the Harlem Renaissance’ First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road The Northern Arundel Cultural Preservation Society (NACPS) will present “The Ellicott City, MD 21042 Salon: Icons of the Harlem Renaissance,” on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. The show Tickets & Information: www.procantare.org/410-799-9321 focuses on the Harlem Renaissance, featuring notable African-American philosophers, writers, musicians, singers, dancers, comedians and actors of the period. To be held at the Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, the show is free to the public. For more information, visit www.nacpsibh.com. HOWARD COUNTY Don’t miss the arts event ARTS COUNCIL’S of the year – reserve HCAC Celebrating 21st Annual Celebration of your seats today! the Arts The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) will mark 21 years of recognizing the local arts community’s stars at its signature event, the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County gala, to be held Saturday, March 24, from 6–10 p.m. at the Peter and Elizabeth Delectable Edibles Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. Entertainment The evening will begin with a reception featuring artwork and musical performances Silent Art Auction in the Studio Theatre. At 8 p.m., guests will move to the Smith Theatre for the live Howie Awards Saturday, March 24, 2018 • 6–10pm Rising Star Competition presentation of the Rising Star Performing Artists Competition and the 2017 Howie Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Awards; seats also will be available in the Studio Theatre for a simulcast of the show. HOWIE AWARD HONOREES Visual and Performing Arts Center Then, the HCAC’s 2018 Arts Scholarship recipients will be announced. HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Buddy and Sue Emerson will act as honorary chairs for the evening. Myron “Mo” OUTSTANDING ARTIST Ric Ryder 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway Dutterer, recipient of the 2003 Howie Award for Outstanding Arts Educator and a Columbia, MD 21044 member of the Howard County theater community, will serve as event emcee. OUTSTANDING ARTS EDUCATOR The Rising Star Performing Arts Competition showcases 10 young performing Tolly Rumbaugh Peddicord Tickets $100, $50 • Black Tie Optional HONORARY CHAIRS solo artists and/or small ensembles (ages 18–35). These artists will be vying for a no- OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY strings-attached, $5,000 professional development award; the winner will be selected SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS Sue & Buddy Emerson by the audience. Michael J. Clark EVENT EMCEE The ten finalists performing at the Celebration are: Keely Bosworth Borland, clas- Myron “Mo” Dutterer sical voice; Tyler Fitzpatrick, jazz guitar; Lindsey Landry, musical theater; Benjamin RISING STAR FINALISTS Lurye, musical theater; Elizabeth Milligan, flute; Brian Nabors, musical yheater; Arelle Keely Bosworth Borland Celebration Sponsors Oberlander, classical voice; Pacing Bodies (Ryan Bailey & Maia Schechter), dance; Classical Voice Junghoon Park, piano; and Alexandra Rodrick, classical voice. Tyler Fitzpatrick SUSTAINING STARS $5,000+ Jazz Guitar For more information, visit www.hocoarts.org/explore/learn-participate/celebra- Lindsey Landry Sue & Buddy tion-of-the-arts. Musical Theatre Howard Bank.pdf 1 3/23/15 3:55 PM Emerson Benjamin Lurye ARTsites: Integrating Art Into the Community Musical Theatre Elizabeth Milligan In Public Spaces With Innovative Sculptures Flute The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) is seeking up to 12 artists to participate Brian Nabors Elizabeth & in its Seventh Annual Juried Public Art Competition for a temporary outdoor exhibit Musical Theatre Kenneth Lundeen from August 2018–July 2019. HCAC’s goal is to make art more accessible to the entire Arelle Oberlander Classical Voice SUPPORTING STARS $2,500+ community by placing sculpture at sites throughout Howard County. The sculpture Lowe Wealth Advisors Pacing Bodies will serve as visual anchor points that will enhance and activate community spaces Dance Lesley Malin & Scott Helm and generate interest in public art. Pat & Steve Teller Junghoon Park Vantage House HCAC will administer the selection process and provide an identification plaque Piano for each work and promotional support for the exhibit. HCAC staff will serve as liaison Alexandra Rodrick MEDIA SPONSORS with site administrators. Sale of artwork will be encouraged but work must remain on Classical Voice view for the duration of the entire exhibit. Our audiences will select the Up to 12 artists will be provided a $2,500 grant to cover the temporary loan, winner of a $5,000 cash award! insurance, installation, de-installation and repairs to the sculpture. If multiple pieces are selected from one artist, a separate grant will be awarded for each piece. For tickets, contact Howard County Arts Council The competition is open to all professional visual artists, aged 18 and older, with 410-313-ARTS (2787) | hocoarts.org | [email protected] Page 20 February 2018 The Business Monthly

on the East Coast. There are few places Music Businesses like Bill’s Music anywhere.” from page 17 Along the Row see what we have.” Other stakeholders along Music Row (which also used to include Record & Tape Those Six Strings Traders) describe a somewhat diverse and A store like Bill’s, which encompasses competitive, yet vibrant and cordial, scene 35,000 square feet, needs differentiators. — though there isn’t much of a unified For instance, “about 40% of our instru- effort to promote it. ments are used. That can be a very good Ann Quinn and Steve Ocone, of Ann thing,” Higgins said. “Customers often & Steve’s Music, repair woodwinds on want a piece of equipment that they think adjacent Bloomsbury Avenue, and have was built better [and maybe even domes- done so in Catonsville since 1999. tically], rather than what’s new.” “We’re a destination,” said Ocone, Another differentiator is offering les- “and most of our business is from word- sons, and Bill’s instructs 400 students (and of-mouth. There can be some competition potential customers for its 15 salespeople) between our Music Row shops, but we each week. They learn from two dozen on- refer business to each other, too.” staff teachers, some of whom have been As for the marketing of Music Row, teaching there for decades. There are also aside from a large building mural that It’s another busy Saturday at Bill’s Music, on Music Row in Catonsville. The shop has four full-time repair personnel, including greets drivers as they enter Frederick Road been selling instruments (new and used) and accessories, as well as offering lessons Ron Cook, who has worked at the store from the Beltway heading west, there and repairs, since 1965. since day one. are some bike racks built in the form of Even given its variety, there’s one in- musical notes, “but we don’t really work strument that Bill’s sells and teaches how together to promote it.” Like Ann & Steve’s, Baltimore Brass, tronic music has found its place, and it’s to play more than any other. What they do, as Higgins also noted, Fedderly said, serves a market that’s growing,” he said. “Interest in playing “That’s the guitar,” said Higgins, while is present concerts. only so big. “There aren’t that many tuba classic rock is decreasing, but country noting an article that ran in the Washington “In the summer, we have concerts retailers or repair shops, and we have so music is trending up. So, I don’t think the Post last June that was headlined, “Death in the parking lot on Music Row, in the much inventory that we’ve had people fly number of players of any instrument are of the Electric Guitar” — the demise of Lurman Woodland Theatre by Catonsville in from Europe to do business here.” dropping, since our revenues have gone which, he feels, was “greatly exagger- High School and at the [Catonsville] Pres- up every year for the last five.” ated” (according to www.musictrades. byterian Church. But,” Ocone said, “we Getting Schooled Such facts are undoubtedly why com, overall guitar sales for 2016 reached don’t place joint ads. I just do specific Guitar Center, which operates more than While Music Row is a big draw, there’s 2,630,950, up 6.4% from the previous placements in key places, like with the 200 stores (including a location in Glen plenty going on elsewhere in the area, too. year, and the highest in the last decade). Columbia Orchestra. And we still have Burnie), recently opened its fifth Mary- For instance, Mike’s Music has been in “We have to compete with eBay, Am- enough business to go around.” land store at the Town Centre Laurel. Like business in Ellicott City’s Montgomery azon, etc., and we don’t sell as many as we Ocone said most of Ann & Steve’s Bill’s and others, the store sells guitars Station during a decade that has included used to; not out of the front door, anyway. business comes from Howard County from around $100 to a few thousand two expansions. But guitars are still our best seller,” Hig- (where Bill’s Music once briefly operated dollars, as well as equipment and vintage “We’re a lesson-based store” for a gins said, adding, “We’re part of the online a second location on Route 40). “Plenty of gear. variety of instruments, said Haley Gordon, party, too, with our eBay store,” which [Howard residents] drive through Freder- Adam Hunter, general manager of co-owner. “That’s how we pay our rent,” listed about 358 guitars at press time. ick Road. We get work from around the the Laurel store, acknowledged that the with the help of 42 instructors that have “All told, we have about 2,000 guitars region, too.” popularity of digital music has led to the access to 24 soundproof lesson rooms, plus in stock, which is more than most places While Ocone doesn’t play much, chain selling “everything needed to con- a group room for combos, ensembles and Quinn performs in the Columbia Orches- tribute to making music electronically,” rock bands. tra. “We stay ingratiated in the Columbia he said, while adding that aficionados of Unlike Bill’s, Mike’s added instru- and Catonsville music scenes. I like to that market might “even get into regular In Tune With ments and equipment as a secondary support music in the local high schools, music, because the electronic mode was a offering “so students,” many of whom are His First Love too,” Ocone said, “even if it doesn’t nec- gateway. marketed from the time they enter Howard essarily attract new customers.” “Bear in mind that the electronic mu- County’s public schools, “don’t need to Despite the popularity of digital Another Music Row destination is the sicians need synthesizers, beat machines sounds and hip-hop, as well as murmurs shop around. Baltimore Brass Co., owned by Howard and ProTools [a popular mixing] boards, about the “death” of rock music, indus- “Every fall I give the students in all County resident David Fedderly, who so they need at least some equipment,” he trious sorts can still make some nice extra Howard County schools, with which we teaches at the University of Maryland said. “It’s all about finding your sound.” cash, and perhaps a solid (maybe, in time, partner, about 12,000 folders with our logo College Park. He echoed Ocone’s obser- As for customers who prefer tradition- lucrative) living, by setting up shop to and information,” said Gordon. “Some vations about the local market. al instruments, Guitar Center gives “lots of build, repair and sell guitars. of the kids come in for the rentals from “There’s some competition,” said Fed- lessons, too,” Hunter said. “We just opened Such efforts more than paid off with Menchey Music, our affiliate. Then they derly, “but we all have our own niches and in September, but we already have seven Maryland’s own guitar guru/hustler-made- can buy through Menchey, which has a we often refer customers to each other. For instructors and more than 100 students.” good, Paul Reed Smith. On that note, meet repair shop, or through us.” instance, we don’t rent instruments very Glen Burnie’s Dave Treude. As for Menchey, the eight-store, Ha- His life-long love of stringed in- often, but are happy to tell customers that nover, Pa.-based company opened at The Reaching the Kids struments was spurred anew about two Bill’s does.” Village of Waugh Chapel about a year ago. As for Guitar Center opening in an years ago by Treude’s fiancée, who en- What’s important to understand, he “Our core business is school music,” area that has been served mostly by small couraged him to set up the modest, yet said, is that music is “a service business, said Joel Menchey, president. “Every deci- retailers, Hunter thinks everyone can coex- well-equipped, Treude Guitar Shop at their and you have to know your products. sion we make is based on opportunities in ist. “I don’t think we’re hurting any of the home. We’re considered a professional shop, and that market. It’s very strong in Maryland, smaller stores. Most times, they’re selling “The majority of what I’ve sold so far that means employing classically-trained and particularly in Anne Arundel County, something we don’t focus on, anyway,” he are cigar box guitars, and cigar box and musicians who can make suggestions and where we’ve dabbled for years. We opened said, adding, “and new guitar players are standard ukuleles, which are a little unusual make repairs. Also, our employees don’t at Waugh Chapel because there is no rep- born every day.” compared to what you’d find at Bill’s,” sell on commission. They’re here to advise resentation there.” And most of those small retailers etc., he said. Other projects have included people.” building several “Partscasters,” repairing Menchey has been seem to keep moving right along. At the and refinishing miscellaneous guitars for operating in Baltimore National Association of Music Merchants customers, and even building two themed County for 60 years convention three years ago, Bill’s Music electric guitars: a Nintendo NES game and has had a store was saluted for having been in business system and a Star Wars Millennium Falcon, in Timonium for 11 for a half-century. from what he terms “donor” guitars. years, “but our main “Only about 20 stores in the U.S.” Treude is also set up to do any type of business is renting in- have enjoyed such a run, Higgins said. guitar work, from paint and customizations struments in markets “At one time, Washington Music Center to setups and electrical repair, in his shop like Ellicott City and [of Silver Spring, which turns 60 this year] (saving some work for a computerized Frederick, where we was our main competition.” CNC milling machine that a friend pro- don’t have stores and These days, Higgins is concentrating vides). work with businesses on keeping the old-schoolers happy, as In 2017, Treude built and repaired like Mike’s.” well as giving kids who may have first upwards of 35 stringed instruments that Menchey also experienced music online reasons to visit have sold for from $100 and up. What does Bill’s. he love best? Reclaiming old cigar boxes commented on the “We plan on being here at least another and turning them into stringed instruments listening habits of to- “and whatever other projects I can get my It’s a family affair at Bill’s Music. Standing, from left, during day’s younger demo- 50 years, but we have to keep offering hands on,” he said. “It’s very rewarding.” the 50th anniversary in 2015, are Tracey, Brian, husband and graphic. better service and more options,” he said. wife Bill and Nancy, and Jamie. “Clearly, elec- “You’ve got to be on your game.” The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 21

Industry Perspective Crossfit Fitness Method Is Showing Some Muscle in the Region

By Luke Espe wide — the hundreds of thousands of members at those affiliates — are tabu- More and more lating the scores of their workouts (ev- CrossFit locations are erything is scored, either by the amount putting their stakes in of work the person did in a specific time the ground. There are domain or by the time it took that person currently more than 10 to complete specific work). They submit CrossFit options in How- scores to CrossFit, which are published. ard County alone and, worldwide, there are So everything is a competition — every more than 14,000, compared to only 13 in day at the gym is a contest to do better. 2005. This fitness boom doesn’t seem to And there are certain workouts that are be slowing. repeated over and over so that clients can It’s not just the six-pack-abs set that see how they are progressing over time. have become loyal CrossFit followers, but a more diverse group from all walks Tailored, Defined of life who are finding CrossFit to be a better workout method for them. Not only Methodology are they trying it; they are sticking with it. From the data collected, CrossFit headquarters analyzes and publishes re- What Is CrossFit? sults, and the methodology pivots as needed based on these results. This data-driven CrossFit is a core strength and condi- methodology has shown that CrossFit is tioning program. Workouts are based on Women have a program specifically designed for them with workouts based on one of the best — and safest — ways to functional movements that reflect the best as- functional movements. Photo: Maili Godwin condition humans to face life’s challenges. pects of gymnastics, weightlifting, running, From high-performing athletes to rowing and more. There is evidence-based in [to do CrossFit] with what I thought importance. grandmothers, from those who will face science behind its methodology. was a fair level of fitness. This experience Kids have been joining in the fun as life-threatening situations to those simply CrossFit is an open source fitness proved me wrong — I have a high endur- well. Many affiliates offer a children’s faced with everyday tasks, the methodology method with a focus on gathering, analyz- ance level, but my strength and balance class taught by specially-trained Cross- is universally valuable due to the functional ing and interpreting data from athletes all in particular needed major work. I can see Fit Kids coaches. The programming for and scalable aspect of the movements. over the world. What that means is that, and feel the results in just a few months.” these classes is fun and age-appropriate, This means using real-world, everyday first, it openly publishes its philosophies teaching proper general movement and movements that can be tailored to suit any and prescriptions based on research that Fitness Across the fostering a love of fitness. fitness level, impairment or injury. its designers have either done or gathered Children involved in other sports see Another benefit is the programming. Ages that defines fitness, and gives a prescrip- improved performance and fewer injuries. Clients don’t need to wonder what to do One of the booms in the CrossFit tion on how to make a human as fit as that Adolescents and teens that need speed and when they arrive, or if what they’re doing world has been for the age 40-plus popula- person can be, and relates that to health. It agility training or pre-season conditioning will actually provide results. There are 10 tion, particularly women. At most CrossFit is grounded in exercise science. for their sport of choice also are finding recognized fitness domains that include: locations, women have a program specif- Second, the 14,000 affiliates world- CrossFit training helpful. endurance, strength, stamina, flexibility, ically designed for them — as a result, The glue that makes it stick for all ath- coordination, agility, accuracy, balance, their intimidation level and fear is greatly letes, however, is the community. Shared power and speed. It is important to work reduced and they excel quickly. They are adversity truly does bring people together. on all the different domains, because to finding that CrossFit is as much about Pushing hard is what creates the results, be truly fit, one can’t focus on just one or looking and feeling fit as it is quality of and most athlete and fitness enthusiasts two. Such specialization lacks balance, life and hedging against the aging process. wouldn’t push nearly as hard working out and creates deficiencies that actually can Squatting down properly, lifting alone. be detrimental. groceries, shoveling snow without injury, Focusing on all 10 offers a bulletproof remaining flexible — all are priorities. Luke Espe is co-founder and coach at 12 approach, where clients work in a variety And as clients age further, male or female, Labours CrossFit Columbia, BWI and of ways to become truly fit. According to those needs accelerate, and preventing Annapolis. He can be reached at luke@ fitness enthusiast Erin Wallace: “I came injury from daily activities is of utmost the12labours.com.

Friday April 13th, 2018

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In this region chock-full of history Baltimore Washington International Fort George G. Meade Museum Howard County Living Farm and culture, it would be nigh impossible Thurgood Marshall 4674 Griffin Avenue Heritage Museum to create a comprehensive listing of all Airport Galleries Fort Meade, MD 20755 12985 Frederick Road of the museums, galleries and historical 7062 Elm Road 301-677-6966 West Friendship, MD 21794 sites that abound. Below is a sampling of BWI Airport, MD 21240 ftmeade.army.mil/Museum/index.html 410-489-2345 local galleries and museums for those who 410-859-7111 www.farmheritage.org/museum.html would like to add a little culture to their bwiairport.com Galesville Heritage Museum lives. 988 Main Street Laurel Museum Banneker-Douglass Museum Galesville, MD 20765 817 Main Street The African Art Museum of Maryland 84 Franklin Street 410-867-0373 Laurel, MD 20707 11711 East Market Place Annapolis, MD 21401 galesvilleheritagesociety.org 301-725-7975 Fulton, MD 20759 410-216-6180 www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org 301-490-6070 bdmuseum.maryland.gov HorseSpirit Arts Gallery africanartmuseum.org 8090 Main Street ManneqART Museum The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton Ellicott City, MD 21043 9010 Maier Road, Unit 104 Annapolis Maritime Museum House 410-461-3505 Laurel, MD 20723 723 2nd Street 10400 Cross Fox Lane horsespiritartsgallery.com 301-725-5555 Annapolis, MD 21403 Columbia, MD 21044 manneqartmuseum.org 410-295-0104 410-730-3987 Howard County Center for the Arts www.amaritime.org wildelake.org Galleries I & II Maryland Federation of Art 8510 High Ridge Road Circle Gallery Artists’ Gallery Chesapeake Arts Center Hal Gomer Ellicott City, MD 21043 18 State Circle 8197 Main Street Gallery 410-313-2787 Annapolis, MD 21401 Ellicott City, MD 21043 194 Hammonds Lane hocoarts.org 410-268-4566 443-325-5936 Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 mdfedart.com artistsgalleryec.com 410-636-6597 Howard County Historical Society chesapeakearts.org/gallery Museum McBride Gallery The B&O Railroad Museum Ellicott 8328 Court Avenue 215 Main Street City Station The Ellicott City Firehouse Museum Ellicott City, MD 21043 Annapolis, MD 21401 2711 Maryland Avenue 3829 Main Street 410-480-3250 410-267-7077 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ellicott City, MD 21043 hchsmd.org/museum mcbridegallery.com 410-461-1945 410-313-1900 visitoldellicottcity.com/explore/muse- www.howardcountymd.gov/HistoricSites The Meeting House Gallery ums-historical-sites/bo-railroad-museum Oakland Mills Interfaith Center 5855 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD 21045 410-730-4090 themeetinghouse.com

Five Key Facts About the Mitchell Art Gallery St. John’s College Mellon Hall New Tax Bill 60 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 410-626-2556 By John E. Day Here’s a brief look at five key chang- Investments www.sjc.edu/annapolis/mitchell-gallery es. The TCJA did not adjust the preferen- The recent enactment tial rates of 0%, 15% and 20% for long- National Cryptologic Museum of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Personal Taxes term capital gains and qualified dividends. 8290 Colony Seven Road Act (TCJA) represents Some of the TCJA’s key provisions For example, the transition from 15% to Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 “the most sweeping over- include a reduction in most marginal 20% capital gains rate will continue to use 301-688-5849 haul of the U.S. tax code income tax brackets, near doubling of the top tax-bracket thresholds of $425,800 www.nsa.gov/about/cryptologic-heritage/ in more than 30 years.” the standard deduction, and a $10,000 for individuals and $479,000 for married museum For millions of Americans and busi- cap on state and local tax deduction. The couples. nesses it means an altered financial and National Electronics Museum Tax Policy Center projects that taxes will investment landscape, with new opportu- 1745 West Nursery Road fall for all income groups and result in an Retirement nities and challenges in the years ahead. Linthicum, MD 21090 increase of 2.2% in after-tax income. The The tax bill introduces several key Keep in mind, however, that the informa- 410-765-0230 Tax Policy Center also cautions, however, changes for business owners, including tion is not intended as tax advice and may nationalelectronicsmuseum.org that some individuals and households may the introduction of a 20% deduction for not be used for the purpose of avoiding any see a higher tax bill. pass-through businesses. Business owners federal tax penalties. Richard B. Talkin Family Gallery may want to review their current business Howard Community College structure (C-Corp, S-Corp and LLC) and McCuan Hall determine what entity is best structured to Serving 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway help them accumulate retirement assets. Howard County RAJENDRA DESAI, D.D.S., P.A. Proud Member of Columbia, MD 21044 For over 30 years Columbia Rotary 443-518-4055 Achieving Excellence in PROSTHODONTIST Club for 30 years Patient Dental Care Former Professor of Restorative Dentistry College Savings ww.howardcc.edu/discover/arts-culture/ University of Maryland Dental School 529 plans may now be used to fund horowitz-center/art-galleries private elementary and secondary educa- SPECIALLY TRAINED IN COSMETIC AND tion (for up to $10,000 in distributions per Rouse Company Foundation Art ADVANCED RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISRY student each year). Prior, they were limited Gallery We take time to listen to your concerns and explain all your treatment options to eligible post-secondary institutions. Howard Community College Horowitz Performing Arts Center INNOVATION EXPERIENCE DEDICATION Estate Strategies 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway • State-of-the-art technology • Dental implants • Crowns & bridges The estate tax exemption was raised Columbia, MD 21044 Including: • Veneers • Treatment for TMJ, bad breath, to $11.2 million, a doubling of the $5.6 443-518-4055 Lasers for Gum Treatment • Partial & Full Dentures and snoring million that previously existed. As such, www.howardcc.edu/discover/arts-culture/ Cerec Crown • 1 HR teeth whitening • Accepting most insurance plans horowitz-center/art-galleries ONG Visit • Cosmetic bonding • Payment plans individuals benefiting from this change Digital X-ray may want to re-evaluate the strategies they have in place to address the tax and U.S. Naval Academy Museum liquidity issues that may no longer exist. 121 Blake Road New PatieNts welcome Annapolis, MD 21402 John E. Day is a financial consultant with 410-293-2108 Columbia Medical Center 410-997-7412 www.usna.edu/Museum/index.php 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy,. #207 Remember, the color of your LPL Financial Services, in Columbia. He Columbia, MD 21044 www.desaidental.com Personality is in the Sparkle can be reached at 410-290-1000, john. of Your Smile [email protected] or via www.daywm.com. The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 23 Buying or Leasing Your Wheels: Three Questions to Ask

By Gary S. Williams and While there are many con- few years even if you buy, you typically the dealership dictates are above the “nor- Nicholas Ibello siderations, there are three will need to sell your old vehicle. This mal” wear and tear (dings, dents, cracks, big questions you should generally involves negotiating the value stains, tears or other unusual wear). The decision to get a ask yourself. of your trade-in or advertising in the local And remember, those repairs you may new vehicle is sometimes paper or on a website, such as Auto Trad- have to pay for are a complete loss since made for you, such as The er. Be prepared to deal with inquiries and you are turning the car back in to the leas- when your old car breaks showing the vehicle to prospective buyers ing agency. down and the repairs are Payments if you decide to advertise on your own. Compared with buying, if you have too costly to justify. When you buy a new car, you typically If you plan to keep your cars for more wear-and-tear that is excessive, you can On the other hand, sometimes, pur- need a down payment, which can be in the than four years, then it may be better to decide to live with those dings and dents, chasing a new car is an impulsive decision form of cash and/or a trade-in. You may buy. When you buy a car, whether you or repair them. Since it is your car, you after seeing a multi-million-dollar adver- have to come up with 5% or more of the purchase it outright with cash or use a loan, benefit from the repairs, not the leasing tising campaign on television and getting new car’s value, depending upon factors you own it free-and-clear (once the loan is agency. that “must have” urge. And sometimes, it’s such as your lender and credit rating. paid off, if you borrowed). in between; you have had your car for 10 When you lease a car, there’s typically Since you own the car, you can drive One or the Other years and you deserve a new car with the no down payment. Instead, you’re usually it as long as you want, sell it or trade it in Remember, neither option is inherent- latest technology and safety features. required to make the first lease payment for a new car. ly better than the other. It all depends on In either case, while the new vehicle and provide a security deposit equal to where you are in your life, what you’re buying process is typically exciting and one or two monthly payments. If you Drive Much? looking to get out of your vehicle and your fun, it may also be stressful, as you figure don’t have the cash or trade-in for a down Contemplate your driving habits. A financial situation. out how to pay for your new and shiny payment, but need a car now, leasing might typical lease will include 12,000 to 15,000 As with any major purchase, it’s al- ride. be the best choice for you. miles per year. If you exceed this limit, ways best to have a discussion with your Likely, after countless hours research- When you buy a car, your monthly at the end of the lease term you could be financial adviser to educate yourself, and ing your new wheels on the Internet and payments are based on the total purchase charged a per-mile fee for each mile over weigh the pros and cons of each option visiting a dealership or two to test-drive price, down payment, term of loan and the contract limit. As mentioned above, before making a decision. the vehicle, you have selected the make, interest rate. Alternatively, when leasing, when you buy a car, you’re free to drive it model, options, color and the rest of the your payments are based on the car’s ex- as much (and as far) as you like. So, if you Gary S. Williams is the president and “bells-and-whistles.” pected depreciation over the term of the drive a lot, buying may be a good option. founder; and Nicholas Ibello is wealth Then comes the not-so-fun part: Can lease, state sales tax, your credit score and Most leases only allow “normal” wear manager and associate vice president; of you afford the vehicle you selected, and a lease fee. and tear. If you are tough on your car, live Williams Asset Management, in Columbia. what is the best way to pay for it? After All things equal, the monthly lease in a crowded city or typically park on the They can be reached at 410-740-0220 you add on the metallic paint, technology payment is usually lower than the monthly street, a lease may not be the best choice and [email protected] or Nick@ package, upgraded sound system and des- loan payment for a comparable car. As since you will have to pay for any damages WilliamsAsset.com. tination charges, the total price after taxes compared to buying, if you want to get and other charges may be more than you “more car” for your dollar in the short- were expecting the vehicle to cost. term or if your monthly cash flow is tight, Howard County Library System you probably will do better with a lease, The Priority since the combination of a low initial down payment (i.e., security deposit and first The first step is making sure you can monthly payment) and the lower monthly afford the car. Do you have the cash to pay payments may be appealing. for the vehicle, or will you have monthly payments? If you have been diligently saving and can write the check for the Could Be a Keeper vehicle, that solves this question. Leases typically run two-to-four years, etroetro Is paying cash for a vehicle the best and at the end of the lease you can switch R (YHQLQJLQWKH6WDFNV option? That is a topic for another day. The to a new car. If you like the idea of driving R (YHQLQJLQWKH6WDFNV point herein is making sure, while con- a new car every few years, leasing may be sidering cash flow and long-term savings a good choice for you. At the end of the goals, you can afford the new vehicle; and, lease term, you drop the car off at the lease assuming so, what the best way to pay for company, pick out a new car, sign a new lease and drive away. e it would be. More specifically, should you buy or There’s no haggling over trade-in al- lease? Neither leasing nor buying has a lowance and no worries about loan payoffs clear advantage over the other. Many of or down payments. That is a big advantage Saturday, February 24 | 7 - 11 pm the advantages and disadvantages depend of leasing. HCLS East Columbia Branch upon your personal preferences and needs. While you can still get a new car every 6600 cradlerock way | columbia, md 21045

Hearing the Word of HC DrugFree Tickets at Spreading the word about the danger of drugs, HC DrugFree attends schools and hclibrary.org/stacks home school programs. Pictured, from left, are Sheri Lewis and Camilla Duffy, St. Louis Home & School As- Celebrate the best of the 50s sociation; HC through the 80s at Howard County's DrugFree’s premiere annual fundraising gala. Vote for your favorite Joan Webb • Beer by Jailbreak Brewing Co. Scornaien- playlist in the Mixtape chi; Tina • Craft cocktails by The Wine Bin Mania competition! McMor- • Music by MC Fresh land, Home Strolling entertainment & School • Association; • Silent auction and wine pull Thanks to our and Congru- • 50/50 cash raffle ent Counsel- generous sponsors: ing’s Mark • Gourmet food stations hclibrary.org/stacks. Donovan. • Conversation with Richard Thomas, author of Why Bob Dylan Matters Page 24 February 2018 The Business Monthly

Preserve Ethics, Integrity of Your Business With Each Hire Intel Flaws – Now What? It’s not enough that there are virus- Spectre is the most damaging, since it Starting a business isn’t easy. Grow- a better chance of attracting people who es — Trojans, backdoors and “zero-day works on all processor brands; Meltdown ing a business can be even more difficult. lead with integrity in everything they do. exploits” — out there, is it? has a slightly different technique, called As your team grows, it’s important to No, it’s not, because now there are “out-of-order execution,” which is spe- maintain the core values and culture upon Spotting Lies flaws in the architecture of the processor cific to Intel. which your organization was founded. chips that can be used to steal data from Résumés are a breeding ground for Employee theft is expensive. Losses your computer or phone. A fair amount deceit. Because few employers check JavaScript, Too can result from theft of supplies, product has been broadcast about the Spectre and them for accuracy, there is nothing It is possible to write JavaScript or by cheating hours on a timesheet. Dis- Meltdown exploits. What are they? stopping some people from stretching code that will use these exploits while honesty doesn’t just wreak havoc on the First off, variations of these exploits the truth or making false claims. If you in a browser, such as Chrome, so there’s bottom line, it can also tarnish your brand’s can affect most every processor chip on really want to know who is legit, pay that way of introduction to your system. reputation, drive away your customers, the market. The 800-pound gorilla is, of attention to these résumé red flags. Research papers funded by the European corrupt your company’s culture and weaken course, Intel. But other competitors, such Résumé Red Flags: Research Council, as well as the National the integrity of other employees. as AMD and ARM, are affected, though • Job hopping or large unemployment gaps Science Foundation and the Defense Ad- An honest business needs honest not as much; that means your Apple is • Skills listed are inconsistent with vanced Research Project Agency, have employees. Once you know what to vulnerable, as well as most PCs. past positions or education levels documented this information. look for, you’ll know who you can These flaws were first discovered • Discrepancies between one’s résumé Unfortunately, although they did give and can’t trust. Here are five best prac- last June by several independent research and other forms of communication the manufacturers a heads-up in order to tices to help you hire for honesty. teams, including one from Google, called • Stagnant career progress or regression circumvent hacking, their papers offer a Google Project Zero, the function of which • Inconsistent employment dates clear method (for those who can under- is to protect Google software and systems Prioritize Honesty • Vague descriptions of responsibilities stand) for using the exploit. We can only (including the Android software on your Many employers make the mistake in past positions hope that the head start provided enough phone, as well as its search engine) from of jumping the gun and hiring people According to a survey of more than time to create patches that work. this stuff. It was shared with the processor who have fancy educations or winning 2,000 hiring managers by CareerBuilder, As for speed, unfortunately, closing off manufacturers and some other software personalities — without checking to see 56% of those in charge of hiring have caught the speculative execution functions will developers (think Microsoft and Amazon) if they’re trustworthy. You may get lucky, job candidates lying on their résumés. slow the processing; so for most users, it in an effort to find cures before it was but why risk it when a bad hire can cause will be unnoticeable. For massive users, executed by hackers. serious damage to your business? You can such as Google and Amazon Web Services, Interview Questions This has been partially successful. always teach people the skills to do the job, however, it will be important. They will There are endless questions you Many patches have been issued to shield but you can’t teach integrity. People have have to come up with new work-arounds could ask in a face-to-face interview. users, but not everyone installs every patch it or they don’t. to build speed back again. This may take But none are as valuable as those that or update, especially if they have had un- To avoid making this mistake, make some time, and will be complicated by the target a person’s level of integrity. You happy consequences of updates trashing assessing for honesty an essential part of always intense battle between hackers and can ask the prospect to describe a past things in the past. your hiring process. You may not come protectors. ethical dilemma or about a mistake s/he And that they can do. A few weeks away with the most experienced or skilled made previously on the job that only s/he ago, I had three clients whose computers employees, but at least you’ll be able to knew about and how s/he handled it. An did killer updates in Windows that re- Something Lighter sleep at night, knowing you’ve got people easy question is, “Would you lie for me?” quired wholesale rebuilding. Not good. The Consumer Electronics Show re- on your team you trust. cently wrapped in Las Vegas. There was Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren little this year in the way of groundbreak- Buffet said it best: “In looking for people to Don’t Skip References Where To? ing technology between the new versions hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, It’s important to always check refer- Anyway, how can a processor that’s of massive TVs, though there was a flex- intelligence and energy. And if they don’t ences, and it’s surprising how often this supposed to be happily executing in- ible model that rolled up into a tube, and have the first, the other two will kill you.” step is skipped. At a minimum, you should structions leak data? It comes from our connected devices that work with Amazon be able to confirm dates of employment never-ending quest for more speed. Alexa and Google Assistant. and if the person is eligible for rehire. Processors work tremendously faster Tailor Your Job Post And there was hope for your bath- If you have managers who hire directly, than the memory chips that supply them Set the standard from the start. In room. require them to make notes with names the data. Rather than just wait around your job postings, clearly communicate Kohler was big with smart fixtures. and the dates references were reached. for the memory to deliver the instruction your core values and the type of employee It showed off its Verdera Voice mirror, path, the processor will take a guess where you’re looking for. Don’t be afraid to state which uses Alexa to control lighting and Angie Barnett is president and CEO of the it’s going next. This is called speculative specific attributes and attitudes that align two built-in speakers, so you can check Better Business Bureau of Greater Mary- execution. The processor executes some with your values. the news and the weather as you shave; land. She can be reached at 410-347-3990 code while waiting, then when the data When you’re clear about who you are there’s also a shower system with 12 water and [email protected]. path arrives, it checks if the guess was and your expectations up front, you’ll have streams that is thermostatically controlled; correct. then there’s the Numi intelligent toilet, If it wasn’t, it discards the results and which offers a heated seat, ambient light- runs with the new data. While nothing is ing and two flush settings — in addition lost (it was just using what would have to playing music. Marvelous. been idle time), if it was right, time has Unfortunately, the U.S. is far behind been saved. Japan in our mastery of toilet control And time is the name of the game. technology. The Japanese have toilets that Modern processors have three levels of Increase gently wash your butt and dry it with a by Millions! processor cache that can be used for this Your stream of heated air, as well as play music, speculation. Use The Business Monthly’s etc. The specific techniques involved other proven resources: How dare we lose this race for con- have names like “flush and reload” and sumer dominance? Write your congress- Exposure “evict and reload,” which make the data www.bizmonthly.com man. They have nothing better to do. generates 5 million hits a year stay in cache memory long enough to be diverted to a side channel. Chaining Cliff Feldwick is owner of Riverside Com- bizweekly e-newsletter together a series of these reads will al- viewed by 4,000 readers each week puting and offers PC troubleshooting, low the attacker to direct where the data network setups and data retrieval for small comes from and where it goes — which businesses — when not contemplating is off to them. how to add WiFi to an outhouse. He can This causes a breakdown in all the be reached at 410-880-0171 or at cliff@ techniques, such as “sandboxing,” that Get Started Today, Call feldwick.com. Older columns are online manufacturers have created to try to 410-740-7300 at http://feldwick.com. shield data from leaking. Of the two, The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 25

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more attendees. Past recipients have cial funding from Gov. Larry Hogan, told us how much they enjoyed the Grassroots Crisis Center soon will caliber of the event and the recognition begin offering screening and referral First State of Health CMC Launches New from the business community. We are to treatment around the clock. able to host this important event strictly Care in Howard Skalny closed the discussion with Referral Program through the generous support from the a question for panelists about what It now pays to tell your friends, business community. Each sponsorship Huge Success the business community should know clients and vendors to join the Central package available provides businesses One of the Howard County Cham- about health care in Howard County. Maryland Chamber (CMC). The new with strong marketing opportunities in ber of Commerce’s (HCCC) first events Kromm remarked that business owners referral program, launched last month, exchange for their support of this event. of 2018 was its first State of Health Care are in a unique position to build a cul- offers a $25 gift card to anyone who Our region’s high quality of life in Howard County member luncheon, ture of health in their workplaces, and brings in a new member. The person who is due, in large part, to the people we which was a great opportunity for ev- also mentioned the Healthiest Mary- makes the successful referral can choose recognize at this event, and that quality eryone in the packed ballroom to learn land Businesses program through the a gift card from Bagels ’n Grinds, Grotto of life is a pillar to our business com- about the health care challenges the county’s health department that offers Pizza, Newk’s Eatery or Zinburger Wine munity. county faces, as well as future plans. Workplace Wellness Specialists who & Burger Bar. Contact the chamber Join the CMC in thanking those who The HCCC’s panel of health care can offer training, screenings and stress office for program details. serve us every day to make this one of industry leaders, including Steve Snel- relief plans for a business. the best places to live, work and do busi- grove, president of Howard County Boost Business ness. To be a Spirit Sponsor, contact the General Hospital (HCGH); Dr. Maura Celebrating MLK, CMC office for details on sponsorship Rossman, health officer for the Howard Credibility and advertising packages available for County Health Department; Dr. William Jr., Day Did you know that 80% of consum- this event. Saway, internist with Columbia Medical The HCCC staff volunteered for ers are more likely to purchase goods Practice; and Elizabeth Kromm, vice the Howard County Food Bank on Dr. and services from a business if they February CMC president of population health at HCGH, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as part of know that business is a member of a all of whom answered a variety of ques- the Howard County Day of Service. chamber? Events tions from moderator Paul Skalny, man- Chamber staff toured the Com- This recent study, done by The 8 Multi-Chamber Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. aging partner of Davis, Agnor, Rapaport munity Action Council of Howard Shapiro Group, Atlanta, shows that two 15 Membership 101, 9 a.m. & Skalny and chair of the HCGH Board County (CAC) and the new, larger out of three customers are positively 22 Networking Mixer, Anne Arundel of Trustees. Howard County Food Bank, now on influenced by your affiliation with the Workforce Development, 5 p.m. Skalny began the discussion by Gerwig Lane. They learned all about chamber. To help CMC members thrive 28 Women Mean Business Luncheon, asking each panelist to describe his the services offered and a lot about the as a successful business, we provide the Managing Stress in the Workplace, or her vision for the future of Howard food and other household items that CMC logo to promote their investment 11:30 a.m. County’s health care system. Each of are in highest demand for their clients, in the community. If you are a CMC the panelists spoke about the need for including diapers, pet food and peanut member, contact the chamber office and March CMC Events more collaboration between health care butter. providers at all levels, including primary request the free logo today. 13 Progressive Networking Mixer, Two HCCC staff volunteered sorting care physicians, urgent care facilities, Rivers, 5 p.m. items in the food bank and taking in the hospital and the Howard County A Feel-Good Event 15 Membership 101, 9 a.m. donations collected at area grocery Health Department. All agreed that the stores. All told, the HCCC collected and The CMC Spirit of Community 19 Spirit of Community Awards, The only way to achieve the goals of better sorted more than 5,200 pounds of food Awards fits the bill. This year’s dinner, Hotel at Arundel Preserve, 6 p.m. care at reduced costs is if all parties work and household items. on March 19, 6 p.m., at The Hotel at 21 Seminar: Capitalizing Your Busi- together. Thank you to the Community CAC Arundel Preserve, will recognize public ness, 9 a.m. Rossman said the good news is that and the food bank, and to Vaughn safety officers and educators who serve If you are not a CMC member and the number of uninsured citizens has Greene Funeral Homes for sponsoring our region, a military service member of would like to explore how membership gone down recently, which allows them the HCCC team T-shirts for the event. the year from Fort Meade, and a Busi- can help you grow your business, con- to concentrate on quality of care, rather ness Partner of the Year, whose efforts tact Nancy LaJoice at 410-672-3422, than focusing on access to care. She also benefit local schools. ext. 4, and via www.centralmaryland- State of Howard noted that, although the opioid crisis is This is a feel-good evening. This chamber.org. a problem in Howard County as it is in Join the HCCC for the State of event has historically attracted 300 or the rest of the country, the number of Howard County Address with County overdose deaths from opioids started to Executive Kittleman on Thursday, Feb. trend downward in the second half of 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Turf 2017. Valley, Ellicott City. For information, Rossman also revealed some big call 410-730-4111. news for the community: With spe-

Columbia’s elections are just around villages, they represent and serve the entire commitments. On that note, CA’s board setting and conversation are informal, with the corner. This April, residents will cast community, and they are responsible for meets twice a month — a work session a focus on addressing questions you may votes for their village boards and for Co- the well-being of the organization. typically on the second Thursday evening have about the opportunity, about CA, lumbia Association (CA) Board of Direc- We want anyone who is considering of the month and a board meeting on the about the community, and about the role tors. Six villages will elect representatives running for a seat on CA’s board of direc- fourth Thursday evening. There are no of board members and how your service to CA’s board — Harper’s Choice, Hickory tors to know more about the community meetings in August, and board members will benefit you and Columbia. Ridge, Oakland Mills, Owen Brown, Town and CA. That is why we are, again, offer- meet just once per month in November Center and Wilde Lake. ing two information sessions for prospec- and December. E-mail milton.matthews@columbiaasso- This column is not another reminder tive candidates. Join us at an information session. The ciation.org with questions/comments. about the importance of voting. It is a call The sessions will be held on Tuesday, for you to serve. Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 24, CA is a sizable organization, with an at 10 a.m., both at CA Headquarters, at annual budget approaching $90 million, 6310 Hillside Court, which is located off The facebook.com/BizMonthly and more than 1,700 employees across Stevens Forest Road and Broken Land various employment categories. We play Parkway. an integral role, along with our many Individuals from various backgrounds Monthly community partners, in providing Colum- and all sectors can help CA as we move bia with the high quality of life that has forward. CA’s board sets policy, oversees become its standard, and a major factor in our budget and works closely with the And There’s An App: the community’s designation as the No. 1 president/CEO to ensure that strategic App Store (Biz Monthly) or @bizmonthly small city in the United States (by Money decisions and directions are being imple- Magazine). mented and followed, and that the organi- Google Play (The Business Monthly) The individuals who serve on CA’s zation continues best practices in support board of directors can help set the course of the community. for the community. While CA board This is a volunteer role. We are very www.bizmonthly.com members are elected from their respective mindful of board members’ time and other Page 26 February 2018 The Business Monthly

• Sercial (Dry) is a fresh and crisp With the estufagem method, a large, stain- style of Madeira. Mainly served as an less-steel container lined with pipes called aperitif, it also pairs well with light fish an estufa is filled with wine. Hot water is and vegetable dishes. It displays lemony circulated through the pipes, heating the citrus notes with hints of spice and herbs, wine to about 120 degrees, ans is kept at and a stony minerality on the finish. The this temperature for about three months. slight sweetness is balanced by the bright This quick method of heating yields wines acidity. that display burnt caramel flavors. • Verdelho (Medium Dry) is a richer, With the higher-end canteiro method, more concentrated wine than the Sercial. the wine is put in wooden casks and stored Verdelho is one of the most flexible Madei- in an attic, where the wine is heated by the ra styles for pairing with foods of varying sun beating down on the roof. The casks Madeira richness. It has notes of spice, smoke and of wine spend years, sometimes 20 to 100 caramel. years, in storage. This slow heating meth- I always encourage wine drinkers to carry a designation of age. Blended styles • Bual (Medium Sweet) is incredibly od yields wine with aromas and flavors of look beyond what they regularly drink include the following. aromatic and complex. It is great with any fresh fruit. and try something different. With such a • Finest Madeira is a 3-year-old blended dessert made with nuts, dried or stewed wide variety of wines available, sticking style, made with the Tinta Negra grape. fruit, chocolate or caramel. Bual is loaded Try Some with aromas and flavors of roasted coffee, to a couple of favorite brands or types of • Rainwater Madeira is a blend that Some of the aged, single-varietal salted caramel, dark chocolate, dates and wine means you’re depriving yourself must be aged for at least three years be- Madeiras can be pricey. If you are trying raisins. the pleasure of discovering and enjoying fore it can be released. Good on its own, Madeira for the first time, a good place to • Malmsey (Sweet) is the richest and a whole world of unique and delicious this inexpensive style also can be used start might be a single-varietal Reserve; sweetest style of Madeira. It pairs will bottles. for cooking and for mixing in cocktails. you choose if you want dry or sweet. Just with rich desserts, like cake and ice cream, This time around, I am featuring a Tinta Negra is used in the production of remember that even the dry Sercial Ma- and is a dessert by itself. It is complex and wine that is often overlooked (or is even Rainwater. deira has a touch of sweetness. Blandy’s loaded with aromas and flavors of cooked unknown) to many American wine drink- • Reserve has different meanings for and Broadbent are two producers that you fruit, roasted nut and chocolate. Malmsey ers. Even if you have heard of it, you may Madeira wines. Reserve wines are 5-to- might find easily. Expect to pay in the mid- is capable of aging for decades. think of it only as a culinary ingredient. 10 years old, Special Reserve is 10-to-15 $20s for the reserve. That wine is Madeira, a wine that is unlike years old and Extra Reserve is 15-to-20 Madeira is very food-friendly and, any other in the world. years old. Making Madeira with the different types, you can pair one • 20-Year-Old is a blend of multiple During fermentation of the pressed with each course of an entire meal. Cheers. About Madeira vintages using wines from different years. juice, it is fortified with grape spirits. Since You may be surprised to learn that Ma- A special panel decides that the wines the addition of grape spirits stops fermen- Sam Audia is a former advertising and deira was a favorite of American colonists. taste at least 20 years old. Thirty-Year- tation, the timing of fortification depends marketing professional with more than In fact, it was used during Thomas Jeffer- Old and 40-Year-Old Madeira follow this on the variety being produced. The timing 20 years of experience in the wine and son’s toast at the signing of the Declaration same procedure. dictates whether the wine will be sweet or spirits industry. He is a wine specialist of Independence and was also served at the • Single-Varietal Madeira is the high- dry. Malmsey, the sweetest style, is forti- at Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, in Annap- inauguration of George Washington. est quality Madeira and is made as both fied when fermentation begins. Verdelho olis, holds a Certification Diploma from Madeira is a fortified wine from the non-vintage blends and as a single vintage and Bual are fortified on the fourth day the Sommelier Society of America, and Portuguese island of Madeira, in the north wine. These wines are very age-worthy of fermentation. The Sercial gets fortified Intermediate and Advanced Certificates Atlantic. It is produced in dry, medium and capable of aging for decades. about 30 days after fermentation began. from the Wine and Spirits Education dry, medium sweet and sweet styles, using Single-Varietal styles include the fol- Next, the wine is heated using one of Trust. He can be reached at sippingwith- mainly five different grape varieties. The lowing. two methods — estufagem or canteiro. [email protected]. dry styles can be enjoyed on their own as an aperitif, where the sweet styles are perfect as is or with dessert. What we know now as Madeira wine came to be due to the primitive shipping conditions of the 17th century. The island Tuesday, February 6 Friday, February 16 marylandchamber.org or www.naaccc. of Madeira was a natural stop for ships “YPN Celerate Series.” 7:30–9:30 “MCE: The Fundamentals of Rela- com. traveling to India, China and Japan; ships a.m. $15/$30. UMBC Training Centers. tionship Marketing: Reaching, Engaging anchored in the harbor of Funchal, the www.howardchamber.com. and Keeping.” Noon–1:30 p.m. NC/$15. Friday, February 23–Saturday, March 3 regional capital of Madeira, where they Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship. “Annapollis Restaurant Week.” www. loaded up with wine for the voyage. Thursday, February 8 www.hceda.org. downtownannapolispartnership.org. On the way, the ships sailed around “Howard County Estate Planning Saturday, February 24 the Cape of Good Hope, where the wines Council Breakfast Program: Mediation for Sunday, February 18 “2018 Retro Evening in the Stacks.” baked in the hot sun and were damaged by Estate Planners: Managing Family Con- “Misako Ballet Company: Reflections 7–11 p.m. Howard County Library East heat and oxygen. The wine traders discov- flict.” 7:15–9:30 a.m. $35/$50. Seasons on Nature.” 2 p.m. $15/$18/$45. Jim Columbia Branch. Howard County Li- ered that by adding alcohol to above 15% 52. www.howardcountyepc.org. Rouse Theatre. www.misakoballet2018. brary, www.hclibrary.org/Stacks. protected the wines from micro-organisms “Multi-Chamber Power Networking brownpapertickets.com. like yeast, mold, bacteria and viruses. The Breakfast.” 7:30–9:30 a.m. $30/$35/$45. Thuesday, February 20 Monday February 26 wine traders also discovered that this La Fontaine Bleue. www.naaccc.com or “HTC Networking-Office Party at “HTC’s Health Tech Innovators trip below the equator transformed the www.centralmarylandchamber.org. Tower Federal Credit Union.” 5 p.m. Network After Work.” 5–7 p.m. NC/$35. light and acidic wine into a wine with a Monday, February 12 www.hceda.org. AIDA Bistro. www.hceda.org. smooth texture and a complex range of “Business Women’s Luncheon.” 11:30 new flavors. No one knows why this wine, Tuesday, February 27 a.m.–1 p.m. $22/$25. The Sunset Restau- Wednesday, February 21 exposed to rocking on rough seas and “LHC 10th Annual Iron Chef Class rant. www.naaccc.com. “CMC Small Business Seminar: How baked by extreme heat, was not ruined. to Build a Business Plan.” 9–10 a.m. Cen- Cook-Off.” 5:45–8:30 p.m. $10. Leader- With the Marriage of Portuguese Prin- Wednesday, February 14 tral Maryland Chamber Conference room, ship Howard County, www.leadershiphc. cess Catherine of Bragança to Charles II of “Valentine’s Day Mystery at Historic www.centralmarylandchamber.org. org. England, Madeira was granted exclusive Oakland.” 7–9 p.m. $35/$45. www.valen- “Business Women’s Network Lun- Wednesday, February 28 trading rights with the British Colonies. tinesmystery.eventbrite.com. cheon: Themed Mastermind-Developing “Women Mean Business Luncheon: Madeira is a totally unique wine. The the Self Assured Woman in You.” 11:30 Thursday, February 15 Managing Stress in the Workplace.” 11:30 processes for producing it, heat and oxi- a.m.–1:30 p.m. Eggspectation. www.bwn- a.m.–1 p.m. $20/$25. Central Maryland dation, would destroy almost every other Fort Meade Alliance Breakfast.” hoco.org. 7–9:30 a.m. $60/$120. BWI Hilton. www. Chamber Conference Room. www.cen- type of wine. Madeira is a fresh wine tralmarylandchamber.org. loaded with sweet and complex aromas, ftmeadealliance.org. Thursday, February 22 with the potential to taste even better after “BWI Business Partnership Featuring “CMC: Introduction to Fort George G. Sunday, March 4 decades of aging. Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Meade with Col. Thomas Rickard, Gar- “8th Annual Bowling Fundaiser and Schuh.” 7:30 a.m. $40/$75. www.bwipart- rison Commander.” 8–10 a.m. $20/$25. Middle Eastern Lunch Buffet to Benefit Types of Madeira ner.org. Courtyard by Marriott Fort Meade/BWI Howard County Food Bank.” Noon–3 “CMC Membership 101.” 9–10:30 Business District. www.centralmaryland- p.m. Brunswick Bowling Alley. www. There are two main types of Madeira: a.m. www.centralmarylandchamber.org. chamber.org. bowling2018.app.rsvpify.com. blended, which are inexpensive wines “GovConnects Education Series: “HCCC: 2018 State of the County Ad- of average quality; and Single-Varietal, Maryland’s MBE Program.” Noon–2 p.m. dress Featuring County Executive Allan Monday, March 5 which are the highest quality Madeira $25/$45. Howard County Chamber, www. Kittleman.” 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $65/$90. “Silas Craft Collegians Dinner.” wines produced primarily from four dif- howardchamber.com. Turf Valley Resort. www.howardchamber. 5–8 p.m. $45. Hunan Manor Restaurant. ferent grape varieties. “Conscious Capitalism Converge.” com. Howard Community College Educational Blended Madeira is usually lower in 6–7:30 p.m. Maryland Center for Entrepre- “Joint Chamber After Hours Mixer.” Foundation, www.howardcc.edu/donors/ quality and less expensive; and there are neurship. www.consciouscapitalismcmd. 5:30 p.m. NC/$10. Anne Arundel Work- events/silas-craft-dinner. some higher-end blended Madeiras that org. force Development Corp. www.central- See Calendar, page 28 The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 27

was and remains the flex/office and indus- portation Motor Vehicle Administration trial category, as fueled by the continued (MDOT MVA) has expanded its TSA proliferation of online retail sales and the Pre3 and Transportation Worker Identi- ongoing need for high-quality and strate- fication Credential (TWIC) card services gically-located real estate space to support to the Glen Burnie branch office. Glen State Announces Maryland time to bring a replacement to voice the logistics,” said Tom Whelan, principal Burnie is the last of six locations that have Apprenticeship Ambassador Program interests, concerns and issues of District for Lee & Associates. “As evidenced by added the services in a rollout that started The Maryland Apprenticeship Ambas- 13,” he said. an approximate 6.1% commercial office in July 2017. sador Program, an incentive program that vacancy rate, the Howard County mar- Customers who sign up for TSA Pre3, raises awareness about apprenticeships HCEDA Releases Economic, Fiscal ketplace finished 2017 as the healthiest a program that allows enrollees to expedite and encourages job seekers and businesses Assessment Regarding County’s jurisdiction in the region.” the airport screening process, can keep on to engage in apprenticeship opportunities, APFO Legislation their shoes, belts and light jackets, leave has been established by the state of Mary- With the recent unveiling of the How- WalletHub Ranks Maryland Second laptops in their cases and 3-1-1 compliant land. The program calls for apprenticeship ard County Adequate Public Facilities Or- Most Affected by Government liquids/gels in their carry-on bags. MDOT ambassadors to demonstrate a commit- dinance (APFO) legislation (CB01-2018), Shutdown MVA’s Glen Burnie branch has enrolled ment to apprenticeships and/or employ the Howard County Economic Develop- With the U.S. government closed for nearly 100 people in the program since apprentices in their workforce, maintain a ment Authority (HCEDA) has released an business for the 19th time since 1976 and it began offering the service on Dec. 22, high profile in their sector or geographical independent high-level assessment of the Democrats and Republicans placing the 2017; statewide, nearly 6,300 Marylanders area, and/or represent a broad membership bill’s possible impact. blame on each other, on Monday, Jan. 22, the have signed up for TSA Pre3 through the of workforce stakeholders. Completed by Richard Clinch from personal finance website WalletHub released program. “The Maryland Apprenticeship Am- the Jacob France Institute at the University its report on the States Most & Least Affect- In addition, MDOT MTA has issued bassador Program is a significant unifying of Baltimore and Ed Steere of Valbridge ed by the 2018 Government Shutdown to 1,629 TWIC cards, which are required movement, and I applaud Gov. [Larry] Property Advisors, the assessment per- add some hard data to the rhetoric. for maritime workers, including terminal Hogan and [Department of Labor, Li- formed a high-level analysis to quantify WalletHub compared the 50 states employees, longshoremen, truck drivers censing & Regulation] Secretary [Kelly] the economic and fiscal impacts if CB01- and the District of Columbia in terms of and contractors, to access secure locations Schulz for making apprenticeship a 2018 is enacted and has the effect of a six key metrics, ranging from each state’s at Maryland port facilities. TSA Pre3 priority,” said Regional Manufacturing building moratorium in Howard County. share of federal jobs and contracts to the and TWIC card services also are offered Institute of Maryland (RMI) President The report is available at http://hceda. percentage of kids covered by the Chil- in Annapolis and at other MDOT MVA Mike Galiazzo. “Apprenticeship is a org/media/56683839/HoCoAPFO18.pdf; dren’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). offices. For more information about TSA meaningful bridge to good-paying jobs in more information regarding the council The main findings are below. To view the Pre3 or how to obtain a TWIC card, visit today’s high tech manufacturing industry hearing can be found at https://cc.howard- full report, visit https://wallethub.com/ www.mva.maryland.gov. — from digital tech to biotech, and from countymd.gov/Calendar/EventId/862/e/ edu/government-shutdown-report/1111. cyber to material sciences. The [RMI] is county-council-legislative-public-hear- Impact of the Government Shutdown on Columbia-Based Aspect honored to be the first to join this program, ing-16-jan-2018. Maryland (1: Most Affected, 25: Average): Security Joins EY which is a national model addressing the 1st: Share of Federal Jobs Aspect Security, a cybersecurity workforce needs of all industries.” Arundel Announces $48M Public 1st: Federal Contract Dollars Per Capita consulting firm in Columbia, has joined For more information, contact info@ Safety Radio System Upgrade 2nd: Real Estate as a Percentage of Gross Ernst & Young (EY) in the U.S., in its EY mdapprenticeship.com or call 410-767- Anne Arundel County has announced State Product Advisory cybersecurity practice. 2246. a $48.4 million capital construction con- 1st: Access to National Parks Established in 2002, Aspect Security tract to replace and improve the public 26th: Percentage of Children under CHIP offers industry-leading application secu- City of Laurel Looking for Residents’ safety radio system in the county. The rity services and solutions with leadership Input on MAGLEV Project project will replace all first responder mo- TSA Pre3, TWIC Card Services Now in the mobile technology, social media and Laurel Mayor Craig Moe, and Pres- bile, portable and network radio equipment Offered at MDOT MVA Locations cloud computing domains. With Aspect ident Michael Leszcz and the Laurel and comply with P25 public safety radio The Maryland Department of Trans- See Business Briefs, page 28 City Council, have been following news industry standards, providing improved about the proposed high-speed MAGLEV interoperability between the county and project that could be built through Prince its neighboring jurisdictions. George’s County and are asking for citizen The contract with Motorola Solutions input. requires guaranteed in-building portable Kittleman Sends Letter to In addition, Moe recently wrote a radio coverage inside of 196 critical build- letter to Gov. Larry Hogan opposing ings throughout Anne Arundel County. Martirano, School Board this project, one reason being it “will cut These buildings include schools, hospitals, through Prince George’s County, taking police stations, fire stations and govern- Concerning Mission Road people’s homes and land, while seriously ment buildings. The system will address damaging our environment, but providing many current system coverage issues and School Site no benefit to the greater Laurel area or will provide improved radio coverage Prince George’s County” (more reasons inside of structures throughout the county. Below is a letter sent by Howard Coun- I believe it warrants a more in-depth eval- that can be found at https://tinyurl.com/ In addition to improvements to voice ty Executive Allan Kittleman on Jan. 12 to uation. I will have John Byrd, our Recre- OpposingMAGLEV). dispatch radio performance, the new system the Howard County Board of Education ation & Parks Director, work with your A meeting was held on Jan. 10 to will include state-of-the-art technology to and Interim Howard County Public School Capital Planning and Operations office introduce the first public hearing on Reso- enhance the safety and efficiency of first -re System Superintendent Michael Martira- to investigate the feasibility of building a lution No. 2-18, a resolution of the Mayor sponders in Anne Arundel County, including no. It was sent by Kittleman one day after high school at Troy Park at Elkridge. and City Council of Laurel opposing the real-time GPS location of first responders his prior letter, in which the executive “If it would be helpful, I am more than high-speed Superconducting Magnetic when they are away from their vehicles. expressed his frustration concerning by willing to meet with you and the other Levitation (SMAGLEV) System between the board’s reversal of its long-standing members of the Board of Education along Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. The Lee & Associates Maryland’s position to acquire a site on Mission Road with representatives from our Recreation public is encouraged to call Moe’s office Transactional Volume Rises for building future schools. & Parks and Public Works departments at 301-725-5300, ext. 2125, or to contact 33% to $350M to address any questions or concerns you him at [email protected]. Lee & Associates Maryland achieved “Dear Ms. Vaillancourt and Dr. Mar- may have regarding either of these two transactional volume of $350 million tirano, locations. Terrasa to Enter District 13 Race in 2017 on the strength of 182 separate “I wanted to express my appreciation “Once again, thank you for your con- Howard County Councilwoman Jen commercial office, industrial and retail for the Board of Education’s swift action tinued cooperation as we work together Terrasa (D-Dist. 3) has announced her leasing and sale transactions, a figure in voting to reconsider the Mission Road to provide the necessary infrastructure to intention to run for Maryland State Del- that represents a 33% increase from the property as a potential school site. I believe relieve overcrowding in our schools.” egate in District 13 to replace Del. Frank previous year. The number of transactions this property has value as a potential school Turner, who is retiring at the completion completed by the company was a 20% rise site to relieve overcrowding in the future, of his current term in 2018. from the previous year and included 19 regardless of whether it is used for a 13th In a post on her Facebook page on building sales. high school or an elementary or middle BizWeekly Jan. 6 — one day after Turner made his During the past four years, the local school. I am hopeful that we will be able retirement plans public — Terrasa said her office has grown to more than 20 em- to work together to resolve the concerns The FREE Way decision came after a year of considering ployees, including 14 brokerage agents, associated with this property. to Stay Informed what to do next after her third council term as well as five professionals working for “I also wanted to inform you of my ends (due to term limits) in 2018. “I knew Lee Chesapeake Property Management. decision to have the County Recreation & The Business Monthly now offers that I wanted to continue working with “Since establishing the Maryland office in Parks and Public Works departments look our readers a weekly e-newsletter to the community to address concerns, solve 2013, we have improved our transactional more closely into the possibility of build- keep you up to date on late-breaking problems and improve life for everyone in volume exponentially each year and, in ing a high school at Troy Park at Elkridge. local business news. Howard County,” she said. 2017, we achieved the highest totals in Unlike Rockburn Park, Troy Park would our history,” said Allan Riorda, president Turner has won five re-election bids not require as much environmental reme- To sign up to receive BizWeekly, and principal of the Lee & Associates since he was first elected to the House of diation and it is not completely built out. go to bizmonthly.com and Maryland office. Delegates in 1974. “I do believe, after While there could be some challenges to click on BizWeekly. some soul-searching, that this is the right “The most active real estate product constructing a high school at that location, Page 28 February 2018 The Business Monthly

placed on hold. Staff also will offer weekly TSGi’s brand identity. BA Auto Care Business Briefs, early literacy programs and educational “In addition to our new design, the After four decades of operating under from page 27 events for kids and teens. site is also rich in expanded features the name British American Auto Care, the and content. In the Search Jobs section, company has officially shortened its name Security’s team onboard, EY can increase ACell Kicks Off Construction of candidates will now be able to connect to BA Auto Care. The family-owned busi- its focused and comprehensive coverage State-of-the-Art Learning Center directly with and see a photo of our re- ness will maintain the same management on application and product security. ACell Inc. has hosted a wall-breaking source manager that will assist them with team, staff, phone number and location. EY recently opened an advanced ceremony to kick off construction for a their career search,” said Nancy Squires, The auto shop has been servicing most cybersecurity center in Dallas, Texas, as new, state-of-the-art learning center at its CEO of TSGi. foreign and domestic models; however, the part of EY wavespace. The cybersecurity Columbia headquarters. ACell is partner- “I strongly believe in providing per- new name heightens its appeal to owners center will bring together multi-disci- ing with Axis Research & Technologies, sonal interaction and service to all of our of a wider range of vehicles. plinary teams, distinct capabilities and of Irvine, Calif.; Howard County; and candidates and clients, whether they’re “Often, I get questions from neigh- collaborative working environments fo- the state of Maryland to provide the new calling us or virtually interacting with bors and friends, even customers, asking cusing on disruptive growth, optimization resource, which will facilitate advanced us on our website,” Squires said. “With whether we service their [non-British] strategies and technologies. It also will training and education opportunities in the the updated design and content, our new European or Asian car. Although we have serve as a learning hub to help train clients life sciences industry. clients and partners can quickly view our a rich heritage as British American Auto and EY’s next generation of cybersecurity The learning center will include facil- relevant industry experience and past Care, it just makes sense to move to a name professionals. ities to host on-site, hands-on programs, performance case studies.” that is less limiting,” said Brian England, as well as a novel technology platform to president of BA Auto Care. The website Anne Arundel to Open Library at conduct virtual training events including BWI Marshall Announces Record- will change to www.baautocare.com. Westfield Annapolis Mall live broadcasts and advanced video con- Breaking Passenger Traffic Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, ferencing. The facility will be designed to Passenger traffic at BWI Thurgood Loyola’s Accounting Program Earns the Anne Arundel County Public Library meet the needs of medical device manu- Marshall Airport surpassed 26 million Industry Endorsement (AACPL), is slated to open a new loca- facturers, health care systems and health passengers in 2017, marking the third con- The accounting program at Loyola tion at Westfield Annapolis (Annapolis care practitioners. secutive year of record passenger traffic. University Maryland’s Sellinger School Mall) on April 30. It will be located in a ACell plans to utilize the center to train In addition, an updated economic impact of Business and Management earned 3,000-square-foot storefront in the west its team of more than 300 employees, as study revealed that the airport produces endorsement from the Institute of Man- wing of the mall, across from Under Ar- well as offer professional education pro- more than $9.3 billion in total economic agement Accountants, one of the largest mour and near Crate & Barrel. grams for health care practitioners in the activity for the state and region, and has associations dedicated to advancing the The first mall library in Central Mary- areas of wound management and general added 8,751 jobs since 2015. management accounting profession. land, the unique partnership will provide surgery. It is scheduled to open in July. The Regional Economic Impact of The endorsement recognizes programs services to area residents and mall custom- BWI Marshall Airport report shows that that meet educational standards enabling ers during the rebuilding of the Annapolis The Squires Group Launches New the airport and visitors generate and support students to pursue and earn designation branch of the AACPL, which is located Website, Brand Identity 106,488 jobs. The growth of 8,751 jobs as a certified management accountant. at 1410 West Street, in 2018 and 2019. The Squires Group (TSGi), of Annap- represents an 8.95% increase from the last To qualify for endorsement, schools must The branch is made possible through the olis, has launched a new website featuring airport economic study, which was based substantially cover Certified Management support of the AACPL Foundation and its new Build Great brand identity. Com- on 2014 data. BWI Marshall’s economic Accountant exam content, have ample Westfield Annapolis. pany President Eric Galasso and Director activity creates and supports $4.1 billion faculty resources and hold accreditation. Customers will be able to read new and of Marketing and Operations Apurva Shah in total employment earnings, along with Sellinger’s accounting program is ac- classic books for kids, teens and adults; led the effort, and worked with Haley Mar- $591.9 million in state and local taxes, the credited by the Association to Advance comfortable seating; a Discovery Dock keting, from Buffalo, N.Y., to help create report shows. The 2017 statistics on cargo Collegiate Schools of Business, which children’s area; WiFi; self-checkout ca- the concept, design, content and user and number of flights are being finalized. has only accredited 169 of the thousands pabilities; public computers; DVDs; a 3-D interface. In addition, Flying Brick, also of programs around the world. printer; and an area to pick up materials of Annapolis, assisted with the creation of British American Auto Care Renamed SBA Baltimore District Office Relocates Calendar, Wilde Lake High School auditorium. the Cyber Association of MD & Ft. Meade The U.S. Small Business Adminis- www.souprsundae.eventbrite.com. Alliance.” 5–7 p.m. The Howard County tration’s (SBA) Baltimore District Office from page 26 Conservancy. www.howardchamber.com. has relocated to 100 South Charles Street, Monday, March 19 Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21201. All “CMC Spirit of Community Awards Saturday, April 7–Sunday, April 8 phone numbers and email addresses re- Wednesday, March 7 Dinner.” 6–9 p.m. $65. The Hotel at “Enchanted Forest Cherrybrations main the same. The office serves the state “YPN Mixer.” 5–7 p.m. Hysteria Arundel Preserve. www.centralmaryland- Days.” Clark’s Elioak Farm, www.clark- of Maryland, with the exception of Prince Brewing Company & Lost Ark Distilling chamber.org. landfarm.com. George’s and Montgomery counties, Co. www.howardchamber.com. which are served by the SBA’s Washington Thursday, April 12 Tuesday, March 20 Metro Area District Office. Thursday, March 8 “Conscious Capitalism Converge.” “GovConnects Breakfast.” 7:30–9:30 The SBA was created in 1953 and, “Women’s Leadership Conference: a.m. Homewood Suites–Columbia/Laurel. 6–7:30 p.m. Maryland Center for Entre- HERSTORY: Leading Women to Great- since Jan. 13, 2012, has served as a Cabi- www.howardchamber.com. preneurship. www.consciouscapitalismc- ness.” 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $150/$165. net-level agency of the federal government “Conscious Capitalism Converge.” 10 md.org. DoubleTree by Hilton. Howard County to aid, counsel, assist and protect the a.m. Nourishing Journey. www.conscious- Chamber, www.howardchamber.com. Friday, April 13 interests of small business concerns, to capitalismcmd.org. “11th Annual Pretty in Pink Cham- preserve free competitive enterprise and Saturday, March 10 Wednesday, March 21 pagne Ladies Luncheon and Fashion to maintain and strengthen the overall “21st Annual Chocolate Ball.” 7 p.m.– “ACS: Conversation With the County Show.” 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Turf Valley Resort. economy of our nation. Midnight. Turf Valley Resort. The Arc of Executive.” 9 a.m. NC/$20. 9770 Patuxent www.blossomsofhope.org. Howard County, www.archoward.org. BWI Marshall to Welcome Icelandair Woods Drive, Suite 301, Columbia. www. “Cherrybration 9th Annual Theme in May Tuesday, March 13 acshoco.org. Exhibiton.” 6–8 p.m. Columbia Art Center. Icelandair will start nonstop service “The Big Event Featuring Ron Clark: “CMC Seminar: Capitalizing Your www.blossomsofhope.org. from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Leading an Education Revolution.” 11 Business.” 9–10 a.m. Central Maryland Thursday, April 26 to Reykjavik, Iceland, with four weekly a.m. $100. Turf Valley Resort. Leadership Chamber Conference room, www.central- “HCCC Legislative Wrap Up.” 7:30– round-trip flights starting on May 28. Howard County, www.leadershiphc.org. marylandchamber.org. 9:30 a.m. www.howardchamber.com. Icelandair’s hub in Reykjavik connects “CMC Networking Mixer.” 5 p.m. “Business Women’s Network Lun- with more than 25 markets across Europe. NC/$10. Two Rivers. www.centralmary- Friday, April 27 cheon: Three Essential Keys to Your Icelandair will offer the service between landchamber.org. “10th Annual Pink Greens Golf Clas- Business Success.” 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. BWI Marshall and Iceland with its Boeing Eggspectation. www.bwn-hoco.org. sic.” 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Turf Valley Resort. Wednesday, March 14 www.blossomsofhope.org. 757-200 aircraft. “BWI Business Partnership Featuring Thursday, March 22 “Vino Scholastico.” 6:30–10 p.m. Icelandair is the fourth new interna- Dr. John Brothers.” 7:30 a.m. $40/$75. “HCCC: Member Orientation.” $125. Howard County Community Cel- tional air service for BWI Marshall to be www.bwipartner.org. 4–5:30 p.m. Eggspectation. www.how- lege Educaitonal Foundation, www.how- announced in recent months. Air Canada “7th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic ardchamber.com. ardcc.edu/donors/events/vino-scholastico. will add service to Montreal in May, to Benefit Grassroots.” 7:30 a.m. $135/ and Spirit Airlines will begin service to golfer. Timbers at Troy Golf Course. www. Saturday, March 24 Thursday, May 10 Montego Bay in March and tour operator glenmargolfclassic.com. “Celebration of the Arts in Howard “Howard County Estate Planning Vacation Express announced seasonal County Gala.” www.hocoarts.org. Council Breakfast Program: Best Practices flights to Cozumel starting in June. Thursday, March 15 for Helping Your Clients Achieve Their “CMC Membership 101.” 9–10:30 Tuesday, April 3 Financial Goals.” 7:15 a.m. $35/$50. MacKenzie Selected to Represent a.m. Laurel Conference Room. www. “YPN Celerate Series.” 7:30–9:30 Seasons 52. www.howardcountyepc.org. Anne Arundel County centralmarylandchamber.org. a.m. $15/$30. UMBC Training Centers. MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate www.howardchamber.com. Monday, June 11 Services has been awarded the contract Sunday, March 18 “7th Annual Power of the Purse.” to represent Anne Arundel County for its “10th Annual Soup’r Sundae to Ben- Thursday, April 5 4:30–7:30 p.m. Sub-Zero and Wolf Show- efit Grassroots.” 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $20/$5. “HCCC: Women in Tech Social With room by Fretz. www.blossomsofhope.org. See Business Briefs, page 29 The Business Monthly February 2018 Page 29

NEAP Names Hammond ‘School of tunity, high schools must demonstrate Potential candidates are encouraged of Children and Families at 410-313-1940 Opportunity’ outstanding achievement in at least four to attend and learn more about Columbia (voice/relay) or email children@howard- Hammond High School is one of of 10 criteria areas that include: broad Association, the role of its board members countymd.gov. only eight schools in the country to be and enriching learning opportunities; a and how service on the board impacts Nominees will be recognized during designated a School of Opportunity healthy school culture; use of a variety of the community. The goal of the sessions the Month of the Young Child at the coun- by the Boulder, Colo.-based National assessments; support for teachers as pro- is to have a conversation with residents, ty’s 19th annual Celebrating Successes for Education Policy Center (NEAP). Ham- fessionals; meeting the needs of students including addressing their questions about Children ceremony on Thursday, April 26, mond was recognized for demonstrating with disabilities and language minority this opportunity so they can make an in- at Ten Oaks Ballroom, Clarksville. extraordinary commitment to equity and students; services and supports including formed decision about seeking a seat on excellence by engaging in proven prac- mental and physical health; challenging, CA’s board. Leadership Program Registration tices that close opportunity gaps and give culturally relevant curriculum; and parent/ Open for Howard Middle School all students the opportunity to succeed. community engagement. Howard Seeks Nominations for Girls “Hammond exemplifies our strategic Excellence in Programs for Children Maryland Leadership Workshops, call to action by providing equitable Candidates for CA Board Invited to The Howard County Office of Chil- a division of Leadership Maryland, an- learning experiences so every student Information Sessions dren and Families is seeking nominations nounced that registration is open for its can be successful,” said HCPSS Interim Columbia Association (CA) will host for people, programs and organizations 2018 Journey program for Howard Coun- Superintendent Michael Martirano. “This two information sessions in February for that have made a positive impact on the ty middle school girls. The organization award illustrates that great things happen those who are considering a run to become lives of Howard County children for the also announces UMBC is the new host for when we open access to enrichments, a member of CA’s board of directors. The 19th annual Celebrating Successes for the program, to be held July 15–21. Fe- challenge students appropriately and back sessions will be held on Tuesday, Feb. Children awards program. male students residing in Howard County them up with the supports that help them 20, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 24, at The program honors people, programs and entering grades 8 or 9 in fall 2018 are succeed.” 10 a.m., on both occasions at CA Head- or businesses that make a difference and eligible to apply. Hammond’s curriculum is grounded quarters, 6310 Hillside Court, located off serve children in one of the following This program is tailored to meet the in project-based learning. The school Stevens Forest Road and Broken Land categories. needs and experiences of girls in middle has encouraged students to take at least Parkway. • Infants and Toddlers (0–3 years) and high school, and includes workshops one course at a higher level each school CA’s board of directors has 11 mem- • Preschool-Age Children (3–5 years) focusing on topics such as empowerment year and has significantly increased bers — one representative from each of • Elementary-Age Children (Kinder- and motivation, communication, deci- African-American enrollment in its Columbia’s 10 villages plus CA’s presi- garten–5th) sion-making skills, self-awareness and Advanced Placement courses. It also has dent/CEO. Representatives from the vil- • Middle School- and High School-Age building healthy relationships. It also seen increases in graduation rates from lages serve either a one- or two-year term, Children (6th–12th) includes small and large group projects 2010 to 2016. African-American students depending upon each village’s bylaws. • Mixed-Aged Group (person or pro- for girls to apply and get feedback on increased their graduation rate from 80% In late April 2018, six villages will hold gram that works with children of different their leadership and interpersonal skills; to 92%, Hispanic students from 81% to elections for their representative to the ages) one-on-one interactions between staff and 95% and students with special needs from CA Board of Directors: Harper’s Choice, • Making a Difference Youth Award girls to address specific areas of individual 56% to 80%. Hickory Ridge, Oakland Mills, Owen (youth under the age of 18 who have ini- growth and identify an action plan for To be designated a School of Oppor- Brown, Town Center and Wilde Lake. tiated positive change in the community post-site implementation; and recreational either as individuals or as part of a group) activities and team building games. Nominations will be accepted online Registration is available at www.mlw. at www.howardcountymd.gov/Celebrat- org and closes on May 15. Scholarships ers to pursue will be shared at the meeting. ingSuccesses through Friday, March 2. are available. For more information, Business Briefs, A formal presentation explaining the For more information, contact the Office See Nonprofit, page 30 from page 28 results of the study will take place starting at 7 p.m. After the presentation, DPW real estate requirements. MacKenzie will staff members and representatives from utilize its full spectrum of commercial USACE will remain on hand to answer real estate offerings including brokerage any questions. services, consulting, and mapping and Those unable to attend the meeting ACS is the how in Howard County. data analytics to effectively position the who would like to view the study results county’s real estate holdings. and/or have questions regarding the The assignment will be led by in- project should contact Mark Richmond dustry veterans Trish Farrell and David of DPW’s Stormwater Management McClatchy and serviced from the firm’s Division at 410-313-6413 or email ms- Annapolis office. [email protected]. For questions or more information about HCEDA Concludes Operations at this meeting, contact Lisa Brightwell at Millworks in Historic Ellicott City 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@ As part of the recovery effort after howardcountymd.gov. the July 2016 flood, the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCE- Howard Budget Garners Special DA) rented and rehabbed the space at Performance Measures Recognition 8098 Main Street as a business resource by GFOA center for the community. The building Howard County has received the was called Millworks to represent the Special Performance Measures Recogni- town’s historical milling economy. tion as well as the Distinguished Budget The location is being transformed Presentation Award from the Government back into its original use as a viable space Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of for businesses to rent in Ellicott City, the United States and Canada. which is back to almost full occupancy Fewer than 2% of the 1,600 jurisdic- WE KNOW how. in the historic district. tions participating in the GFOA’s Distin- Find out more at acshoco.org guished Budget Award program receive Howard DPW to Host Public a special recognition on performance Meeting on Ellicott City Building measures each year nationwide, according EDUCATE | ADVOCATE | CONNECT Floodproofing Study to John Fishbein, senior program man- Howard County’s Department of ager for GFOA. A budget has to receive Public Works (DPW) will hold a public “outstanding” ratings on performance meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from measures from all reviewers in order to 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the George Howard receive this recognition for excellence in Building’s Columbia/Ellicott City Room, providing objective measures of progress at 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, toward accomplishing mission, goals and to discuss the results of an Ellicott City objectives in specific agencies, as well as building floodproofing study. organization-wide. The study, which evaluated building types and floodproofing options, was conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of The Engineers (USACE). While the study’s target area consisted of Historic Ellicott Serving our Community Since 1963 City, primarily Main Street from Route Association of Community Services, 10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 920 29 to the Patapsco River, its results and Monthly Columbia MD 21044, 410-715-9545 recommendations can be applied county- www.bizmonthly.com wide. Possible options for property own- Page 30 February 2018 The Business Monthly

by Sept. 1. its, and it can make a huge impact for cleared from tournament sponsorships, Nonprofit News Camps are offered June 25–Aug. 24, Blossoms of Hope in 2018. This is an fees and the silent auction will support op- from page 29 from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; the application online single-elimination bracket-style erations at Grassroots. Golfers can register deadline is March 30. For more informa- fundraising tournament. The first round of online at www.glenmargolfclassic.com. contact Anita Durall Anderson at 301-444- tion, call 410-313-ARTS (2787) or email tournament tips off on Friday, March 2, at Sponsorship information is also available 8623. [email protected]. 8 p.m. A championship victory includes a at www.glenmargolfclassic.com. $10,000 donation from the tournament’s Halpin & Associates to Hold Get a Closer Look at CA in title sponsor, Stanley Black & Decker. For The Faith Community Partnership Fundraiser ‘Excite Columbia’ more information, visit www.blossomsof- Presents Soup’r Sundae Fundraiser The Law Offices of Kirk Halpin & Get a closer look at Columbia As- hope.org. for Grassroots Associates is holding its eighth annual sociation (CA) in March in the “Excite The Faith Community Partnership of Bowling Fundraiser & Middle Eastern Columbia” citizens academy. The free, Registration Opens for Glen Mar Golf Bethany United Methodist Church, Glen lunch buffet to benefit the Howard Coun- three-week program begins Tuesday, Classic to Benefit Grassroots Mar United Methodist Church and Wilde ty Food Bank on Sunday, March 4, from March 6, and concludes on Tuesday, Registration is open for the 7th Annual Lake High School are hosting the 10th noon to 3 p.m., at Brunswick Bowling March 20. Classes are held once each Glen Mar Golf Classic, which is set for annual Soup’r Sundae — a family event Alley, 7100 Carved Stone, Columbia. week from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., at CA Head- Monday, May 14, at the Timbers of Troy featuring soups prepared by area restau- It is hoped the effort will raise $20,000 quarters, 6310 Hillside Court, off Stevens Golf Course in Elkridge. The event, hosted rants — as a fundraiser for Grassroots and collect 2,000 pounds of food. Checks Forest Road and Broken Land Parkway. by Glen Mar United Methodist Church, Crisis Intervention Center. The event will can be made payable to the Community Excite Columbia educates and informs will benefit Grassroots, Howard County’s be held on Sunday, March 18, from 11 Action Council and are welcome in lieu residents with an in-depth view of how 24-hour crisis intervention center, which a.m.–2 p.m., at Wilde Lake High School, of food donations, which can be also be CA operates and serves the community shelters homeless individuals and families. 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. made on the day of the event (with a credit through its many departments and pro- The tournament includes a continental Admission is $20 per adult and $5 per card). grams. The citizens academy also provides breakfast, silent auction and luncheon. In child under 12, and includes unlimited RSVP at https://bowling2018.app. a forum for CA and community members addition to trophies for the three foursomes soup, bread and ice cream. There will be rsvpify.com, email at allison@halpinlaw- to interact and engage with one another having the lowest scores, prizes will be a silent auction with hundreds of items, firm.com or call 410-531-1700 by Feb. 23. — and an informal setting to talk about awarded to the Winning Senior Team and music and entertainment for children. your vision for the future of Columbia. Winning Women’s Team and for longest More than 600 people attended last year’s Board Selects Name for New Howard Preregistration is required at www.Co- drive and closest to the pin, for men and event, including 80 volunteers from How- Elementary School lumbiaAssociation.org/excite. Participants women. There will also be the opportunity ard County high schools. The Howard County Board of Educa- are expected to attend all three evenings. to win prizes for a hole-in-one, a putting Sponsorships are available. Tickets tion has selected Hanover Hills Elemen- Each week, expert speakers will present contest and a “circle-of-cash.” are at www.souprsundae.eventbrite.com tary School as the name for the school information and answer questions on a Sponsorships are available from or by contacting cathyvsmith@verizon. system’s 42nd elementary school, which variety of topics. The schedule for the $2,000 for Presenting Sponsor level to net. Tickets will also be available at the is slated to open this fall. March session is as follows. $250 for hole sponsorship. All proceeds door. All Howard County public schools Tuesday, March 6: The history of Co- are named for geographic terms related lumbia; an overview of CA by President/ to areas of the county served, per Board CEO Milton Matthews; and CA’s gover- Policy 6050 Naming and Renaming nance. Schools. Hanover Hills Elementary School Tuesday, March 13: CA’s role in is scheduled to open in Hanover, adjacent community planning; annual charge and to Thomas Viaduct Middle School, during budget; community services and pro- the 2018–19 school year. Troy Todd, grams; and sport and fitness facilities and Kittleman Announces Director for How- has added two licensed medical and ther- currently principal at Running Brook programs. ard Finance Department apeutic massage therapists to its staff. Elementary School, has been named the Tuesday, March 20: CA’s open space Howard County Exec- They are Myron Kimble-Marvel, who is principal of the new school. management and facility services; energy utive Allan Kittleman has working on an M.S. in clinical herbalism management program; watershed manage- announced the appointment of at MUIH; and Jessica Smith, a Dr. Vodder HCAC Offers Employment, ment program; and a discussion about your Janet Irvin to lead the county’s School International Certified Lymphatic Volunteer Opportunities Through vision for the future of CA and Columbia. Summer Camp Department of Finance. Since Decongestion therapist. For more information, email Communica- 2013, Irvin has served as chief financial The Howard County Arts Council [email protected]. officer for the Maryland Environmental The Columbia Bank Names (HCAC) is currently accepting applica- Service (MES), in Millersville. Local Branch Manager tions for Camp Assistants (paid) and Camp Blossoms of Hope Selected for Kevin Jordan was named Volunteers (unpaid) for its 2018 Visual and Brackets for Good MES Names Wojton branch manager at The Co- Performing Arts Summer Camps. Blossoms of Hope is the only Howard The Maryland Environmental Service lumbia Bank’s Gateway Plaza Applicants for camp assistant positions County-based nonprofit that has been (MES) has named Beth Wojton deputy office. He comes to the bank can visit www.hocoarts.org/2018-sum- selected to participate in a fundraising director. She will serve as chief operating from SunTrust Bank, where he mer-camp-assistant; volunteer appli- tournament called Brackets for Good. officer for the organization and as a mem- held the same title. cants should visit www.hocoarts.org/ Chosen from out of more than 110 other ber of its board of directors. Wojton was support/get-involved/volunteer/sum- nonprofits in Maryland, the local organi- promoted from her recent position as MES Ellison Joins impactHR as mer-camp-volunteer-application to submit zation is shooting for a grand prize of a chief of staff. Senior Consultant their applications. Assistants must be age $10,000 donation. impactHR, of Columbia, 18 by June 15; volunteers must be age 15 This is the only “sport” for nonprof- CA Hires Sewell-Williams to has hired Tracey Ellison as Head Columbia Archives senior HR consultant, client Columbia Association (CA) has hired services. She has more than 20 The Lela Sewell-Williams as the new manager years of leadership experience of the Columbia Archives. She has worked in health care, banking, insurance and con- for two decades as an archivist. She was sulting, most recently as a vice president Monthly the first archivist at South Carolina State for Carroll Hospital. Publisher — Becky Mangus University, a manuscripts librarian at The Production — Gretchen Altergott Schomburg Center for Research in Black Champion Realty CEO General Manager — Cathy Yost Political Analyst — Len Lazarick Culture of the New York Public Library Named to Power List Editor-in-Chief — Mark R. Smith Senior Writer — George Berkheimer and the initiator and project archivist for For the fourth time since Special Sections Editor Staff Writers — Sam Audia, Cliff The Schomburg Center’s Hip-Hop Archive 2014, Champion Realty Pres- & Proofreader — Joan Waclawski Feldwick, Susan Kim Project. ident and CEO Jon Coile has Sales — Cathy Yost been named to the Swanepoel Sales & Social Media —Regina Lasco HCCEF Announces New Power 200 list of the most in- Board Members fluential people in residential real estate. Published monthly at 5161 Ilchester Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043. Tele- The Howard Community College This year, he checked in at number 165; phone: 410-740-7300. 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The State of Healthcare in Howard County The Howard County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) held a State of Healthcare in Howard County luncheon on Jan. 18 at Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel. Panelists, from left, were Steve Snelgrove, Howard County General Hospital (HCGH); Dr. Maura Rossman, Howard County Health Department; Dr. William Saway, Columbia Med- ical Practice; and Elizabeth Kromm, HCGH. The event was moderated by A Winter’s Hideaway Paul Skalny, Davis, Members and guests of the Central Agnor, Rapaport & Maryland Chamber ate well at the Net- Skalny and chair of working Mixer at The Hideaway, in the HCGH Board Odenton. Pictured are Rob Brigham, A of Trustees. Better Way Computer Recycling; Matt Slovick, AFLAC; Andrew Shaffer, Shaffer HCCC Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Ingenuity; Michael David Rinker, Event The Howard County Chamber Hogan Addresses the MTC Butterfly; and Sharon Zhang, a guest. (HCCC) staff took part in the Gov. Larry Hogan countywide Day of Service to hon- has been making or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by the rounds these volunteering at the Howard County days, and one of Food Bank. Pictured, from left, are his many stops in the chamber crew: Kristi Simon, mid-January was Brie Yearwood, Jon Nitz, Leonardo at the Maryland McClarty, Karen O’Connor, Kristin Tech Council’s (MTC) Leadership Dinner. The Mentz and Sylvie Porter. event was held at Loews Annapolis Hotel.

YPN Mixes It Up at Two Merriweather

MBRG Salutes Legislative Boosters The Young Professionals Network (YPN) in Annapolis of Howard County Mixer was held on Jan. Duane Carey, left, of Impact Marketing and Smoothie King Supports 10 at the new Two Merriweather building in Maryland Business for Responsive Government Clemens Crossing Columbia. Photo: baltimoresnap.com (MBRG), and Frank Avena, right, Avena Con- From left, Smoothie King Wilde Lake tracting and MBRG, addressed the gathering Owner Chris Avalos and Clemens Cross- Pictured, from left, are YPN Board Member Mary Beth Dulin, YPN Chair at the organization’s Legislator’s Reception. It ing Elementary School Principal Ed Eric Pfoutz and Elyssa Auerbach. Photo: baltimoresnap.com was held in the Duke of Glouchester Ballroom Cosentino signed a partnership. It supports at the Maryland Inn, Annapolis. the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, as well as pro- Partnership Hosts Hogan viding incentives for students exhibiting Gov. Larry Hogan was the featured positive academic and social behaviors. speaker at the January breakfast meeting of the BWI Business Part- nership. The event was at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve.

‘Smoothie’ Operators at the CMC The Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) participated in the grand opening of the Tropical Smoothie Café. It was a chilly, but delicious welcome for Sandip Patel and his team at the new business, which is located at 6710 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie.

LHS Honors Those Who Give Back HTC Office Party at Phoenix TS The Howard Tech Council (HTC) held The Laurel Historical Society (LHS) honored volunteers on Jan. 21. Back, its monthly office party on January 16 from left, are LHS President Steve Hubbard, Maggie Hubbard, Michelle at Phoenix TS. Photo: Howard County Freeman, Lisa Everett, Volunteer of the Year Karen Sullivan, Monica Stur- Economic Development Authority divant and Eileen Collins. At the front is LHS Board Chair Jhanna Levin.

FBLA Regional Conference At the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Regional Leadership Conference, which was held at Long Reach High School, John and Joan Webb Scornaienchi presented HC DrugFree Addresses the Gaining a Competitive Edge workshop Columbia Patuxent Rotary to Howard County students. Shown, from HC DrugFree Executive Director Joan left, are John Scornaienchi, Grant Thornton; Webb Scornaienchi, center, and HC Drug- Megha Sharma, Long Reach High School Free Board Member and Deputy State’s FBLA and Region 5 vice president; and Joan Attorney Kim Oldham, right, provided an LHS President Steve Hubbard presents the 2017 Webb Scornaienchi, HC DrugFree. update at the Columbia Patuxent Rotary Volunteer of the Year Award to Karen Sullivan. club meeting. Rotary’s Cliff Feldwick is on the left. Page 32 February 2018 The Business Monthly

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