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2018/2019 DIRECTORY TOWSON INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS | PRIDE | EDUCATION | LEADERSHIP | SPORTS | THE FUTURE Towson Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 44 W. Chesapeake Avenue Towson, MD 21204 Phone: 410-825-1144 | Fax: 410-832-5863 DIRECTORY www.towsonchamber.com [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS The Towson Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Promotes the Business Environment in Towson Executive Director’s Message ......................... 3 OUR GOALS: The Towson Chamber is a voluntary part- President’s Message ........................................ 5 nership of businesses and professional people working together through a dynamic framework that includes What is the Towson Chamber of grouping objectives into divisions, action areas, and com- mittees. The Towson Chamber members are businesses, Commerce, Inc.? ............................................ 6 organizations and individuals who wish to contribute to the socio-economic climate of Towson. They have joined Who We Are – together as one united voice, increasing the advantages of accomplishing set goals. As we work together to im- Towson Chamber of Commerce, Inc. .......... 7 prove our community’s economy and quality of life, your chamber keeps the following broad objectives in mind: 2017-2018 Officers ......................................... 7 • To help local businesses prosper and grow Board of Directors ......................................... 7 • To increase job opportunities Special Community Events ............................. 8 • To encourage responsible growth and development Higher Education ........................................... 10 of all segments of the community Health Care Facilities ..................................... 10 • To contribute to the overall economic stability of the county Shopping & Entertainment ........................... 10 • To encourage community involvement by hosting Restaurants .....................................................11 events and activities Membership Information .............................. 12 Membership Application ............................... 12 Towson Demographics .................................. 13 Published By: Elected Officials & Information ..................... 14 Member Community Associations ............... 15 Categorical Listings ....................................... 17 501 North Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21278 Alphabetical Listings ..................................... 23 Listings are provided by the Towson Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Contacts .......................................................... 36 members. Neither Baltimore Sun Media Group nor the Towson Chamber of Commerce assume any liability for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. Categorical Listings Index ............................. 41 2 | 2018-2019 Towson Chamber Guide & Business Directory EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE In 2018, the Towson Chamber of Commerce, Inc. celebrates our 54th year We are committed to promoting our serving the Towson community. Since “shop local” campaign, our 10% rule our inception, we have grown to more (spend a minimum of 10% of your than 300 member organizations that shopping dollars in our community), work together with the common goal of and our member-to-member benefit improving and enhancing Towson. The programs. Our members practice what Towson Chamber consistently fosters they preach and use the services and a higher quality of life for all who work, products of our fellow members. visit, and live in the area. Through the good works of our membership, Board Each year, 3,000 of these directories of Directors, volunteers, and staff, our are produced and distributed in and organization has made an indelible mark around the Towson area. The directory on the community. is also included on our website, www. towsonchamber.com. Hundreds of The Towson Chamber of Commerce members, visitors to the area, and continues to strive for excellence. We residents of our community use the plan to retain the wonderful, long-established community directory as a resource for finding local quality businesses, programs that area residents now consider traditions, including and we are proud to include our members and highlight their the Towsontown Spring Festival, Towson Gardens Day, the products and services. Towson 4th of July Parade, the Towson Farmers Market on Thursdays, Friday night Feet on the Street block parties, the Our chamber represents the best and finest companies Towson Annual Golf Tournament, Towson community clean-up days, the has to offer. We thank you for supporting businesses in our Baltimore County Christmas Tree Lighting, Winterfest, Toast of community. In doing so, you help to make Towson a better place the Town, and Rocktoberfest. in which to live, work, and play. Among the important services that the Towson Chamber See you around Towson, of Commerce provides to our members are free monthly networking breakfasts, educational seminars, opportunities to meet and greet local officials, and New Member 101 meetings. Nancy Hafford Executive Director 2018-2019 Towson Chamber Guide & Business Directory | 3 4 | 2018-2019 Towson Chamber Guide & Business Directory PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It’s Towson’s Time! This phrase is to serving their members. Joining often heard around Towson. From new has helped me both personally and business and commercial development, professionally. I’ve been able to build to the amazing residential community my professional network, connect with with which we interact, Towson is one members who have become mentors, of the best places in Maryland to live, taken on leadership roles, engaged work and visit. Businesses, universities, my family in fun-filled activities and people, places, and events make connected with people who truly care. Towson what it is today, a thriving, growing community. I encourage you to work with the Towson Chamber of Commerce to deepen your The Towson Chamber has a proven relationship with the community. Plan to track record of helping businesses attend one of our events- the nationally grow. By building strong partnerships recognized Towson Town Spring Festival, with our members, we provide support, Farmer’s Markets, Feet on the Street, open doors and create new business 4th of July parade, Taste of Towson, opportunities. All of this could not be Winterfest, Toast of the Town and so done without the dedication of the many more. Visit a new restaurant, Chamber’s Executive Director, Staff and Board of Directors. shop locally, walk through our vibrant neighborhoods or join They are passionate about the success of our community a Committee. Volunteer and make new friends at a Chamber while working countless hours and displaying excitement and event. Whatever path you choose, we welcome you with enthusiasm about the future of Towson. open arms. During my time living and working in Towson, I have learned After all, It’s Towson’s Time! about this non-profit organization and the dedication it has Sarah Ryan President 2018-2019 Towson Chamber Guide & Business Directory | 5 WHAT IS THE TOWSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC.? The Towson Chamber Is a nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to serving its members since 1964. The Chamber’s Chamber takes a leadership role in improving mission to promote the Towson area’s quality of life. The Chamber the business environment in Towson does this through promotion and support of could not be achieved. planned our businesses, training and skill building, The Towson Chamber of Commerce has a growth in Towson. advocating for Towson on a local and proven track record of helping businesses We strive to state level, encouraging community grow in this area for over four decades. strengthen existing businesses as well as involvement through events and activities, We have the tools members need and the to help new ventures succeed. One way and contributing over $100,000 a year to power to open doors to new opportunities, our Chamber promotes local companies is streetscape improvements. more customers, and greater success. Our through the publication and distribution of an annual business directory. We also promote Through the promotion and support of Chamber can put members in touch with on our Chamber website and Facebook page, these areas, the Chamber is positioning our hundreds of potential clients and customers. in addition to two other event websites and 5 community for a bright and prosperous future. A membership can provide immediate return event Facebook pages. We strive to administer programs on your investment with networking and and projects that benefit our area not marketing opportunities, small business Another function of the organization is to only now, but also for years, decades and and professional support, information and coordinate and promote special events, which generations to come. governmental representation. help to bring visitors to the Towson Area. In turn, this provides us with the ability to foster The Chamber does not do this alone. The Towson area communities and our Towson’s close-knit community in our mission Hundreds of members and volunteers Chamber of Commerce pride themselves to make Towson the best place to live, work put forth countless hours to assist in the on their strong affiliations. Continual and play. program of work for the Chamber, resulting enhancement of these partnerships is made in a community that is the envy of others in to develop a progressive and outstanding All area businesses are encouraged to join Maryland and outside our state’s borders. community in which to work and