The August 2018 Volume 26, Number 8

Enterprising Monthly Women Salute to Enterprising The Business Newspaper of Howard & Anne Arundel Counties and the BWI Business District Q&A Joani Gammill … Women … Page 17 Page 7

New Developer Chosen for What Next? The Fight to End Howard Circuit Courthouse NextGen Noise

By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief

The jet noise is loud. And it’s been constant. For about three years. And while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has engaged the community about the issues caused by its estimated $36 billion NextGen flight control system — though with no results — the FAA recently disengaged from talks with the locals in late June after the state filed an administrative petition, with Howard County government following suit in mid-July. The separation has resulted in the muting of the D.C. Metroplex BWI Community Roundtable, which the FAA dictated be created to foster that very line of communication. The group will still meet, albeit less frequently. While the controversy caused by the noise has been discussed and debated, roundtable members are wondering what The design of the new Howard County Circuit Courthouse addresses deficiencies that hamper safety and security at the to do after Howard County has requested existing, 175-year-old facility. that the FAA promptly restore flight paths at Baltimore-Washington International By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer legislation. ment process that started in July 2017. Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Mar- The plan, submitted by Bethesda-based “Ultimately the proposal from Edgemoor- shall) to their pre-NextGen status and Howard County is one step closer to Edgemoor-Star America Judicial Partners Star was chosen as the best value for the evaluate new routes, as required by federal getting a new Circuit Courthouse follow- (ESJP), includes a 237,000-square-foot, county,” said Howard County Executive statutes. ing the County Council’s July 27 approval state-of-the-art building that enhances Allan Kittleman. of a multi-year contract for construction, safety and security, and resolves other The developer is required to use mi- maintenance and operation of a new fa- deficiencies in the existing courthouse, nority and veteran-owned businesses for Nothing Done cility to be built on the site of the current which was built 175 years ago. construction, operations, maintenance In a recent press release, Howard Thomas Dorsey Building, on Bendix ESJP was chosen as the winning bidder and supplies, with the project requiring a County Executive Allan Kittleman and Road. from an original list of nine applicants that minimum 15% subcontracting goal. the Howard County Council stated that District 2 Councilman Calvin Ball was culled to three primary contenders ESJP will finance the full cost of con- there were no options other than filing cast the sole vote in opposition to the earlier this year, culminating a procure- See Courthouse, page 12 See NextGen Noise, page 11

Inside This Issue What’s Going Up Community-Supported Ag Numerous local construction projects are on the rise. Need a list to count the additional square footage? Page 2 Boosting Farm Revenue

Evolution in Crofton By Susan Kim, Staff Writer The solid economy means that long- planned projects are moving forward in Crofton; that has the locals concerned While local farmers have been chal- about aesthetics, density and traffic lenged by a cold, wet spring that’s been patterns. Page 3 followed by summer heat waves, they’ve been boosted by growing participation in Community-Supported Agriculture Gettin’ Around (CSA), a concept that many farmers say Howard has become a financial base for their op- Local officials are working with the erations. Downtown Columbia Partnership to CSA is based on a system in which finalize the transportation management a farm is supported by people within the plan. Page 8 community who share the benefits, as well as the risks, of food production. It calls for Index consumers to subscribe to the harvest of BizRoundup...... 6 their local farms; during the past several Calendar of Events...... 25 years, as CSAs have become more popu- lar, they have expanding from offering just People in Business...... 25 vegetables to also include meat, honey and Howard County resident Phyllis Weller picks up beets from Gorman Farms. Business Briefs...... 26 other products. Nonprofit & Charitable Giving...... 28 At Clark’s Elioak Farm, in Ellicott represents the seventh generation of the pecially a produce operation, because they All Around Town...... 31 City, the spring harvest ran a few weeks family to operate the farm. help with cash flow,” said Crist. “Most behind the norm, said Nora Crist, who “CSAs are very valuable to a farm, es- See Agriculture, page 10 Page 2 August 2018 The Business Monthly The Region’s Construction: What’s New, What’s Staging

By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer Expansion is also being planned on a parcel of county land in the Parole Growth Activity is on the increase for con- Management Area that has already been struction crews and development teams partially developed, with a Pathways re- throughout Howard and Anne Arundel habilitation and recovery center providing counties. inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol Herein is a review of the latest de- treatment programs for adolescents and velopment application activity in each adults. county, along with highlights provided “Anne Arundel Medical Center has by economic development administrators proposed to construct a 56,784-square- as well as planning and zoning officials, foot, 60-bed mental health building [with- show what’s in store in the residential and in the parcel],” Reynolds said. “The next commercial markets. stage is grading and building permits.” The owner of the Piney Orchard Anne Arundel Ice Arena, meanwhile, has submitted an application proposing to develop a A new Health Sciences & Biology 22,000-square-foot addition to accom- Building is on the books for Anne Arundel modate adding a second sheet of ice to Community College’s Arnold campus, Maple Lawn Office Building #15 is schedued for completion in Spring 2019, adding the existing ice skating rink. The project with demolition of an existing building 29,650 square feet of office space to the growing commercial center. is also moving ahead to the grading and having already occurred. And though not building permit process. yet approved, a recently submitted Phase ning Manager Kent Sheubrooks, the Calvin Ball noted that no site development ​ In the nearby Waugh Chapel Town 2 application targets relocation of an Planning Board approved a Final Devel- plan submittals have been received for the Center II Business Park, developer Green- existing ring road, utilities and parking opment Plan for the Howard Research & office and retail portion of this project, but berg Gibbons received approval to amend in preparation for Phase 3, which will Development Corp. project on June 21. are expected in the future. the proposed site, creating four additional deliver 175,210 square feet of new space Ellicott City-based Security Develop- Several age-restricted adult apartment lots for a total of five lots. at a cost of approximately $117 million, ment Corp. is poised to begin construction units have also been proposed for Howard with opening planned for fall 2021. on The Wexley at 100, previously known County. They include a 134-unit project According to information provided Howard Residential as The Park at Locust Thicket, located at proposed by developer Dorsey Overlook/ by Anne Arundel County Department of In Howard County, development is ap- the intersection of Routes 100 and 103. Kirby Development; the project will Planning & Zoning Spokesperson Tracie proved for 509 residential dwelling units, “The development is approved for 394 require Conditional Use approval by the Reynolds, a preliminary plan has been 54,244 square feet of net new retail space apartment units,” Sheubrooks said, with hearing examiner. approved to add 23,375 square feet of and 113,402 square feet of net new office the site development plan showing nine Eden Brook, another conditional use additional research lab space at Northrop space on the 12 acres composing Colum- proposed buildings. project, has been approved by the hearing Grumman’s Maryland Space Assembly & bia’s Lakefront Core Neighborhood. In his May 2018 community bulletin, examiner. The 24-unit project will incor- Test Facility, in Linthicum. According to Howard County Plan- Howard County District 2 Councilman porate the historic Wildwood House site in Kings Contrivance. Howard Commercial Public and commercial projects Discover the Value of Learning currently under construction in Howard County include continued Merriweather at HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Post Pavilion renovation and upgrades; the 116,633-square-foot Hanover Hills El- ementary School No. 42, at Oxford Square Programs, courses, and training that can help your in Elkridge; and the 103,172-square-foot business and employees work smarter and better. Maple Lawn Office Building no. 9, scheduled for completion this summer; n Customized staff training with the n Nursing and allied healthcare programs along with the 29,560-square-foot Office Business Training Center, Howard County’s and courses Building no. 15, which is slated for com- Maryland WorkSmart Center pletion in the first quarter of 2019. n Degree and certificate programs for Meanwhile, plans have also been n Professional certification programs in-demand careers approved for a 78,972-square-foot, 103- room Residence Inn Hotel, in Maple n Project Management Professional n Accounting and CPA exam candidacy certification and courses (PMP) Lawn, with construction anticipated to n Center for Hospitality and Culinary Studies begin this summer. n Society for Human Resources Phase 2 of Columbia’s Crescent Management training (SHRM) n English language training for professionals Neighborhood, approved for 112,346 n Cyber and information technology degrees to improve English in the workplace and square feet of cultural and community and certificates understand U.S. work culture use, will also provide 202 residences on 2.89 acres of land. n Center for Entrepreneurial Business n Internships, career fairs, and job listings “The site development plan received Excellence Planning Board approval in March for 104,692 square feet of net new cultural center space, which includes a din- ner theater, black box theater, studios, classrooms, gallery space, office and lobby/reception area, 192 new residential apartment units and a 733-space parking garage,” Sheubrooks said. Sheppard Pratt Health System has also received approval for a 155,109-square- foot, 85-bed behavioral health facility at the intersection of routes 103 and 1, and is pursuing subdivision plans for a near- by Pavilion at Elkridge Medical Office Building. Although approval has been granted Learn more about the value HCC can bring to for Building IX of the Emerson Corporate your business, organization, and employees. North campus, adding 184,176 square feet howardcc.edu/business of commercial office space with associ- ated parking, the project is currently on hold until spring 2019. The Business Monthly August 2018 Page 3 What’s New in Crofton? Plenty, That’s What

By Mark R. Smith, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF zoning, as well as considerable pushback from the community. These are interesting days in Crofton. All of the development has aroused Know that the Brightview Crofton community concerns in what’s considered Riverwalk, a senior community with a con- a growth area, yet has a scant amount of valescence center and commercial space, is buildable land rising along the southern side of Route 3, The Overview across from Crofton’s iconic main gates. Also key in this mix is the community On the (roughly) northwest to south- of Two Rivers, which is about two miles east side of Crofton’s triangle, Route 424 west of Crofton, down an extension of has been home to elementary and middle Route 424 that is well along in adding Among the projects being developed in Crofton, perhaps the most controversial is The schools for decades; today, at Riedel Road, 2,000 homes to West County. That means Enclave, which would bring about 80 residential units to the intersection at Crawford expansion of the Crofton Care & Rehabil- more cars and more students; it’s already Boulevard and Crofton’s iconic main entrance, on Route 3. Community activists are itation Center is ongoing, as is the Spring estimated that Crofton High School will Arbor senior living project further down up in arms concerning the placement, density and access questions the project has be at capacity when it opens in fall 2020, brought to the fore. Riedel, at Johns Hopkins Road. and local elementary schools are already at Then, back on Route 424, is the con- capacity, too. project,” she said. invade steep slopes, build on a fl oodplain, struction, about a mile southeast, of the It’s a headache-inducing scenario to the “The Crofton Civic Association (CCA) wetlands and create ingress and egress long-awaited Crofton High School. Another natives like Marsha Perry, a former state and other groups were in the dark, and problems, which would combine with half-mile down the highway, at the intersec- delegate and a long-time champion of her thus not doing anything about it. So,” Per- the impact of the congested intersection tion of Route 424 at Route 450, grading is adopted hometown. She’s most concerned ry said, “[fellow community activist] Pat of Crawford Boulevard [the sloped main underway for a High’s convenience store, about what adding The Enclave to the con- Huecker and I got involved to inform and entrance to Crofton] and Route 3.” with several gas pumps. That’s across Route gestion would do for Crofton’s aesthetic, rally the community. Today, The Enclave calls for four-story 450 from the Staples Corner strip center, quality of life and property values. Perry “Next, [Sen.] Ed Reilly [District 33] condos and townhomes, totaling 85 units, which already has a Paceway that offers said plans for The Enclave were under the and I made a visit to planning and zoning, “which is double the number [allowed by] gas. radar when the community found out that and got no response. So,” she said, “we the county code,” said Perry, “with less land Then, back to Route 3, there’s the ongo- the offi ce of former Anne Arundel Planning went to see [County Executive and Crofton for recreation than is required. Had [the ing saga of The Enclave, a long-discussed & Zoning head Larry Tom “was giving native] Steve Schuh. When he saw The En- project’s backers] followed the dictates of residential project that would be wedged modifi cations and waivers at will. clave’s land design,” he was not impressed. the code in the fi rst place, the community into the north side of Route 3, on the south “So the county was excusing [local Perry estimates that there are about fi ve opposition might not have been so intense side of Crofton’s aforementioned main developer and Crofton resident] Bill Berk- acres of buildable land on the site. “Yet, and so pervasive.” gates, at the Crawford Boulevard intersec- shire and The Hogan Company’s subsidiary with the help of waivers and modifi cations, As for the traffi c, “The Enclave would tion. Community activists have long fought Diamondback Investments (neither of the builders made plans to double the units add more than 750 trips a day to the inter- the project, which has received waivers and which returned calls for this article) from on each acre. In order to do so,” she said, section of Crawford and Route 3, which is modifi cations from the county planning and obligatory community meetings about the “they would be destroying specimen trees, See Crofton, page 4

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Crofton focused on the current realities within and around his home of 50 years. from page 3 “Crofton is a growth area, and we’re seeing the effects of that fact. Berkshire section of Crawford and Route 3, which is wanted a hotel [where The Enclave would already a parking lot,” she said, “and the go] at one point,” Duckworth said. “We saw Riverwalk will add about 3,000 more.” the development that was planned when At that intersection, ingress and egress we moved in, but we never thought we’d needed also would be problematic. have the Route 3 backups, chokepoints at “[Huecker] and I met with the fire the two Waugh Chapel centers, a dangerous marshal, and he said the project doesn’t intersection at Route 3, and the congestion meet national fire code. Just picture a hook at routes 424 and 450.” and ladder getting in and out of there on As for The Enclave, he thinks the that slope. With a failing intersection,” community wants the front gate to remain Perry said, “how can the State Highway the friendly, open space it’s always been. Administration and the county allow more “Instead, we have a project that is radically development there?” different and not as welcoming. It makes Crofton look like a different place. ‘Quantity, Not Quality’ “[The Enclave] is not becoming to the The main issue in Crofton “is that zon- front gate of Crofton; it’s going to look ing was a land use technique established a jammed in there. What it is now respects century ago and primarily regulates quan- open space,” he said. “I can’t understand tity, not quality” said long-time Crofton why anyone would want to live in that resident Bob DiAiso, former president of environment.” CCA and a member of the most recent Duckworth doesn’t know the solution Crofton Small Area Plan committee. to the issue, and he’s “not sure it can be” THE BEST OF “The Enclave is proposing to force solved. units on a site that is not suited to accom- “Having to make a U-turn to get out modate them,” said DiAiso. “That’s like of The Enclave, for instance, would create BOTH WORLDS. trying to put two pounds in a one-pound a bottleneck on Crofton Parkway. And it bag.” would make it almost impossible to ever IT’S HOW WE’RE IMPROVING COMMERCIAL BANKING. He also said he’s “very concerned” expand Route 3, which has been discussed. about all of the traffic not only on Route 3, “It’s important that the community buy but also Route 424 and Route 450. “Consid- into this,” said Duckworth. “Development er that anyone going to Annapolis from the is healthy for the tax base, but it needs to immediate Route 3 area during the morning fit the needs of the community and respect peak hour will take Route 424 and Route the value of Crofton.” Lending. Cash Management. Merchant Services. 450 to get there. SBA Lending. Robust online banking and “Then combine new growth traffic with Change Happens reporting. These are the kinds of services you school buses for two existing schools, and the new high school,” said DiAiso, “and What it comes down to for Reilly, a expect from a commercial bank. But at The 31-year Crofton resident, is that people Columbia Bank, we also provide the one-to-one, you have the ingredients for gridlock.” As for the new High’s convenience generally don’t like change. dedicated personal service you’d expect from a store, County Councilman Jerry Walker “Twelve years ago [when they were local bank. (District 7) said the parcel on Route 450 councilmembers], Cathy Vitale and I spon- was zoned commercial when he entered sored a bill to require developers to hold That means one name, one number, one office. He’s met with High’s [which re- pre-submission hearings, but planning and ceived a special exemption to build the zoning has also offered waivers on projects, responsive point of contact for your company. which is allowable by county code. project, prompting the owner of Paceway Plus, the advantages of local decision making. “The problem” said Reilly, “is that the to sue unsuccessfully], but has not seen a community doesn’t necessarily hear what final rendering and is unsure of how many was modified or waived, because it’s not Smart solutions. Community bank service. gas pumps it will include (representatives readily available. You have to follow that For companies like yours, it all adds up to a of High’s local office, in Hanover, did not online.” world of difference. return calls for comment for this article). This circumstance is nothing new, he “It’s an oddly-shaped parcel, with most said, “but we, the people, never expect the frontage on Route 450 (which becomes a waivers. I’m an absolute supporter of prop- large hill close to the intersection),” Walker erty rights, but they come with limitations CALL ME TODAY! said, “so High’s wants to put up a large re- and expectations. And code has been refined taining wall. But before anything happens, during the past 40 years to put appropriate that intersection needs to be improved,” he development in appropriate places.” said. Reilly doesn’t feel there should be any A roundabout, he said, is a great idea. extra considerations for developers and “The only problem is having to follow builders beyond the code, “because that’s federal guidelines. To do that, the gov- what we’re supposed to live by,” he said. ernment would have to take corners of all “Over the years, I’ve heard many devel- four properties, which also includes Reno’s opers plead for predictability; that’s fair Lunch and a small garden center on the enough. But I expect the administration Mark Mullican other quadrants, with the land owned by President and Chief Operating Officer to give that to the citizens, too. It all goes Reno Aldridge and his wife. “I was told back to the executive coordinating with the 410.423.8139 there was not enough property there to do departments.” that otherwise.” And as for the traffic, he acknowledged Walker, who travels in that direction that it’s time to invest in the infrastructure daily, said he “supported the High’s project, “all across the county. That has to take place with a right turn lane bay from 424 and on during the next few years,” Reilly said, “and to 450. The SHA has never indicated that the money has been set aside, in various intersection as a priority. I was hoping a big pockets.” enough project would go on that site, which Concerning keeping the community would have forced SHA to act.” informed, the latest on The Enclave, said Back to the front gate area where he Perry, is a recent letter to citizens from new lives, Walker noted the zoning on The En- Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning 888.TCB.BANK clave was complete before he was elected. Officer Phil Hager that said he had received “Diamondback does not have final requests for modifications to remove several thecolumbiabank.com plans approved, as the county has ordered a trees from the top of Crawford Boulevard review,” said Walker. “My biggest concern for The Enclave. Member FDIC. Member of the Fulton Family. there is the traffic pattern, as there are the “And they were all denied, under the Loans are subject to credit approval. issues with fire department, medics and fourth conservation act — and due to citizen The Columbia Bank is not affiliated with trash removal. Those types of objections outcry,” said Perry. “So that saved several the U.S. Small Business Administration. have merit.” trees.” While reducing (or even preventing) Delicate Issue the project “may be a dream,” Perry said, Former CCA President Bob Duckworth “it’s still a dream worth fighting for.” The Business Monthly August 2018 Page 5 Page 6 August 2018 The Business Monthly Biz Roundup

Ellicott City’s Main Street Open In addition to the tragic loss of life, factor for us. TierPoint’s new facility is far egation has urged Homeland Security Ellicott City’s Main Street reopened to estimates for public infrastructure damages enough away from the center to be valuable Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to respond fa- two-way vehicular and pedestrian traffic and repair caused by the storm are at more in the event of a disaster, but close enough vorably to Maryland’s request for technical on Friday, July 20. It had been closed to than $10.5 million in Howard County and for us to coordinate activities fluidly,” said assistance to review and protect the state’s through traffic since the flash flood of May $8.6 million in Baltimore County — which Anne Arundel Health System Associate electoral systems. 27. Howard County Executive Allan Kittle- far exceed local public assistance thresholds. Chief Information Officer Saad Chaudhry. Gov. Larry Hogan, Senate President man also signed an executive order ending Based on the disaster declaration for “The location of TierPoint’s new data Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael the State of Emergency 10 days earlier than the May 27–28 event, federal public assis- center in the fast-growing BWI business Busch jointly made the initial request to the was authorized by the county council. tance funding is available to state and eligi- district has the potential to translate into as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) While Main Street is open, parking is ble local governments and certain private much as $20 million in capital investment,” after it was revealed that a Russian oligarch prohibited between Maryland Avenue and nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing said Julie Mussog, CEO of the Anne Arun- close to Vladimir Putin has an ownership Old Columbia Pike; short-term parking basis for emergency work; and to access del Economic Development Corp. interest in AltPoint Capital Partners, which only will be allowed in that area, and only federal public assistance funding for emer- is a majority owner of ByteGrid Holdings, for loading and unloading. Parking on Main gency work and the repair or replacement State Replacement of Route 1 Bridge which has an office in Annapolis. Street west of Old Columbia Pike will be of damaged buildings and infrastructure. Over CSX Railroad Line ByteGrid hosts Maryland’s statewide allowed. Funding is also available through the The Maryland Department of Trans- voter registration, candidacy and election Kittleman cautioned that the lower Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which portation State Highway Administration management system, the online voter reg- end of Main Street remains active with provides grants to states and local gov- (MDOT SHA) is beginning a project to istration system, the online ballot delivery contractors and equipment. As construc- ernments to implement long-term hazard replace the Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) system and the unofficial election night tion continues, it may be necessary to mitigation measures after a major disaster Bridge over the CSX Transportation rail line results website. The state of Maryland is impose temporary restrictions and chang- declaration in order to reduce the loss of in Arbutus, Baltimore County. The $28.9 seeking support in evaluating what (if any) es throughout the flood-damaged area. life and property in future disasters. million project will begin in late July and is systems may have been compromised. Changes to traffic patterns could include expected to be complete by summer 2021. The full letter can be found at www. one-way traffic, detours, lane closures, AAMC Selects TierPoint’s Baltimore- Built in 1929, the steel girder bridge is cardin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/dhs%20 flagging operations and complete closure Area Data Center for IT Services safe for travel, but has outlived its useful request%20maryland%20board%20of%20 of the roadway. Anne Arundel Medical Center service life. The new structure will be 120 elections%20delegation%20letter.pdf. Motorists are encouraged to use caution (AAMC), of Annapolis, has chosen Tier- feet longer and 4 feet higher to enable CSX and hold speeds below the posted 25 miles Point’s newest data center in BWI Tech- Transportation to add future rail lines, a rail Brain Training of Maryland per hour speed limit. Ellicott City business- nology Park for colocation and disaster service road and added height to allow for Expands Services, Launches es with any ongoing or unmet needs should recovery services. The new, carrier-neu- double stacked freight cars. Brain Train America contact the Howard County Economic tral facility in St. John Properties’ BWI The wider structure will accommodate Brain Training of Maryland, a provider Development Authority at 410-313-6500; Technology Park features approximately wide shoulders, as well as a new left-turn of brain training programs for people of property owners or residents with any 35,000 square feet of total space, including lane from northbound Route 1 to Clark all ages, has expanded its service offerings ongoing or unmet needs should contact infrastructure support, office and shared Boulevard. The bridge project also in- nationwide and is now operating under the Constituent Services at 410-313-2013. workspace for clients, and 23,000 square cludes new retaining walls along Route 1 name Brain Train America. feet of raised floor. and reconstruction of the Clark Boulevard The company helps clients quickly Federal Disaster Declaration, The developer constructed the building intersection to accommodate the new left- enhance brain function, achieving lasting Assistance Approved by FEMA with custom-designed features so the facil- turn traffic movement. The bridge will effects by exercising the brain with mental The Federal Emergency Management ity meets stringent regulatory compliance remain open to traffic during three stages and physical activities that focus on au- Agency (FEMA) has issued a disaster standards, with fully redundant and gen- of construction. ditory processing, memory, attention and declaration for the devastating storm and erator-backed power, diverse high-speed Motorists can expect temporary lane sequencing. The new name and logo is flooding that hit Ellicott City, broader network connectivity and multi-layer closures and traffic shifts in both directions the outcome of the company’s broadening Howard County, and Baltimore County in physical security. of U.S. 1 throughout the project. Crews will footprint in the United States. late May. “Geographic location was also a large work Sunday night through Friday morning Brain Train America uses brain training between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next day, as to produce positive results for memory, well as Monday through Friday between 9 attention and more. Clients include young a.m. and 3 p.m. MDOT SHA’s contractor athletes looking to sharpen their reaction is Lane Construction Co., of Glen Burnie. times and processing speeds, and senior citizens hoping to keep their minds quick Maryland Congressional Delegation in a fast-moving world. Urges DHS to Evaluate Statewide The company also works with clients Electoral Systems to overcome challenges they face with The Maryland Congressional Del- See BizRoundup, page 10

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By Mark R Smith, Editor-in-Chief What led you to your TV and media How many interventions a week do you appearances? do, and how are they set up? Joani Gammill worked as a hospital I don’t really know. I was doing a I have two this [second] week [of July] R.N. before she went on to the next chapter 12-step program, but was also working for RCA. When I was independent, I’d do of her career, which is the source of no one day when I answered a hotline from two every 10 days or so. small amount of irony in her story as a a woman who was sick. Then I got a call recovering addict: working seven years as from a producer for “Dr. Phil,” and he What percentage of people do you think a nurse at an in-patient alcohol/drug rehab asked if we could get her on the show. can take opioids without concern about center at The Hope House, in Crownsville, We were able to, and I saw the en- addiction or overdosing? before moving into the intervention sector. tertainment angle train wreck of these I’d say about 90% can take them and At that point, she worked for noted programs, but they also paid for rehab that be fine. fellow interventionist and author Ken most people would never be able to afford. Seeley and Intervention911, facilitating They later interviewed me, and while they How might you estimate your success the process for two years before opening pushed all my buttons on live television, rate? her company, Joani the Interventionist. Dr. Phil changed my life. However, I will Ninety-five percent, which I attribute She ran that enterprise for 12 years before say that his emotional approach doesn’t to having my books to share. Nationally, joining Recovery Centers of America work in the outside world. that number is 85%. (RCA) earlier this summer. Gammill is well-known in the field, Do you aspire to have your own media Do you feel progress is being made re- and has been interviewed on national TV funded, and there are only a few available. outlet? garding the stigma of addiction? talk shows such as “Dr. Phil,” “Dr. Oz,” Then comes the issue of affordability. All I No. I’m a single mom and have two I do. What’s offered now is something “Dr. Drew” and “The Anderson Cooper can do on my end is work with one person high functioning autistic kids to take care my parents never had access to. Show,” enlightening the public on sub- at a time and work toward changing the of. stance use disorder. She also frequently public perception and the narrative: this What would be an ideal situation in speaks in various venues nationwide on disease is not a cause for shame, but rather What are your thoughts about the trend regards to government and business the topic at conferences. a brain disorder. of treating addiction and mental illness partnering to confront addiction? She has authored two books: first her as one, which is occurring with Anne Many private rehab centers don’t want memoir, “The Interventionist”; Gammill’s Are government efforts to stop the drug Arundel Health System’s (AAHS) re- money from the government, because then second book, “PainKillers, Heroin, and addiction really helping? cent addition of a mental health facility they are obligated to follow government the Road to Sanity,” is about opioids and The War on Drugs has been going on at its Pathways recovery center? regulations, which they don’t always want their hold on society from ancient times to for a long time. On the street it is common I think it’s wonderful, because AAHS to do. And in that case, they have to take today. to find fentanyl laced with animal tranquil- closed down a mental health center in its methodone patients and those who are just In her new position at RCA, she’s still izers in the heroin, and people are dying. old Downtown Annapolis hospital. The out of jail, who may not mix well with the working as an interventionist while she That brings attention to that part of the five murders at The Capital in late June general population of their communities. takes courses at Anne Arundel Community issue, but let me tell you that alcohol is still made me feel that it’s time to refocus on I’m not saying they don’t deserve treat- College (AACC), where she is working taking more lives than anything else. I’d that part of the equation. See Gammill, page 10 on her Certified Associate Counselor/Al- say 80% of my calls are alcohol-related. cohol and Drug certificate. Gammill is a member of the Association of Intervention Have you seen many areas of improve- Specialists and the National Association ment concerning how local and state Severn: Providing Competitive for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Coun- governments are combating the opioid selors. A graduate of Yavapai Community epidemic? Solutions for Real Estate Investors, College, in Arizona, she also attended the They’re trying. [Maryland Gov. Larry] University of Maryland Baltimore. Hogan has allocated a considerable amount Developers, and Owner-Occupants of money to many hospitals in the state, What’s your history with addiction? and some of that money has been invested It stems from sexual abuse during in local efforts for peer recovery support One of our greatest strengths continues my childhood; I started smoking pot at staff. That works well, because those peo- 15, then moved on to cocaine, but it was ple are in the hospital, and the resources to be local decision-making. in fits and starts. I suffered from alcohol they need are immediately available. We move quickly and understand the addiction in my 20s, but gave it up. nuances of this market. I didn’t have any further issues until What are your thoughts on Anne my 30s, when I injured my back, which Arundel County’s efforts to address Leverage our experience and get led to spinal fusion — and eventually to the addiction issue via its expansion on one-on-one personal service and guidance. my dependence on Oxycontin and other the grounds of the former Crownsville opiates. That spurred me to go from doctor State Hospital? We succeed when you succeed. to doctor for prescription medications — I think it’s great. Much of that property which you can’t do today. has been vacant for years, it would be a fine I then experienced 10 years of hell, usage for the county and the state, and it is when I was in and out of rehab. The very much needed. I know that developers “Severn thought outside the box and helped four months that I was last in treatment have been trying to get in there, so now’s me get the loan I needed. They were quick, was what turned me around, as did my the time. responsive and most importantly, they knew son’s autism. I realized that, having lost both parents to substance abuse, my son Where do you think we’ll be in three the local area and understood the true value wouldn’t move forward without my being years regarding the opioid epidemic? of the deal. They made my vision for my sober. And I didn’t want to die like my I think it’ll be better because law en- project a reality. I felt like I was working with parents. forcement has moved closer to the source a person, not a bank.” of the fentanyl that is being brought into Charlie Fairchild What led to your joining RCA? the country. That’s a main reason people Fairchild Properties, LLC What I was charging with my company are dying, and by stopping its production is less than what bigger companies charge, and distribution, they can stop the flow. but my eventual goal is just to work for The availability of Narcan is another step RCA, where there is no charge due to what forward. are often complementary interventions. And I enjoyed being part of a core and How much is the cost of treatment af- a subculture when I was an R.N., so the fecting the fight to beat addiction? It costs a lot money, and not just on the camaraderie is part of that, too. Call or visit us today individual level, because it’s not a quick fix. severnbank.com • 410.260.2000 What is your opinion of what is being The average comprehensive rehab costs done locally to combat addiction? $25,000 a month; insurance companies still Anne Arundel County has crisis cen- are not covering what was outlined in the All loans subject to credit approval. ters for opioids, and it tries to help you find Parity Act. To compare, treating some types Severn Bank is a trade name used by Severn Savings Bank FSB a bed, but then they find beds that are state of cancer costs much less. Page 8 August 2018 The Business Monthly Columbia Draft Transportation Demand Management Plan Unveiled

By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer plan of its kind in the Balti- Absent that reduction, the amount more region. of development envisioned under the Howard County’s Office of Trans- Transportation Demand Downtown Plan could cause congestion portation (OOT) is working with the Management (TDM) strategies exceeding the standard established in the Downtown Columbia Partnership (DTCP) encourage people to take tran- plan, meaning road improvements, some to finalize a Transportation Demand Man- sit, rideshare, walk, bike and of which will be very costly, may be need- agement Plan (TDMP) called for in the telework as a means to reduce ed sooner than envisioned. 2010 Downtown Columbia Plan. the number of motor vehicles On the flip side, exceeding the 15% At a public meeting in July, represen- on roadways. standard could very well reduce conges- tatives from both organizations presented “TDM is a critical piece tion, deferring or potentially eliminating and discussed the draft TDMP, the first of the planning for Down- the need for additional road improve- town Columbia,” said Clive ments. Graham, OOT administrator. According to the draft plan, proper- “The TDMP sets up an ac- ty owners with site development plans counting process for travel trip proposed under the Downtown Columbia generation, so we can learn Plan will submit property-specific TDM JEAN the management techniques statements, as part of required traffic im- MOON that will be most effective in pact studies. & Columbia’s unique urban en- These statements will look beyond A S S O C I A T E S vironment.” the current statements required in traf- The TDM concept is not fic studies, to include metrics such as very widespread, Graham said, transportation mode-split objectives for but it has caught on in places pedestrian and bicycle trips, vehicular trip across the nation with high real reduction, action plans, identification of estate demands and high traffic responsible implementation parties, and volumes, showing up in areas methods and timelines for monitoring P U B L I C R E L AT I O N S like Montgomery County, The Transportation Demand Management Plan will and reporting. The OOT will review and Northern Virginia and Silicon affect property owners with site development plans in approve property-specific statements. 1 1 1 1 7 W O O D E LV E S W A Y C O L U M B I A , M D 2 1 0 4 4 Valley. the neighborhoods of Downtown Columbia. Beginning three years after a use and “A lot of jurisdictions are occupancy permit is issued, these property 410.730.0316 Targeted Reduction owners will submit monitoring reports to FX 1.443.283.8001 just figuring it out, and there’s now a na- tional movement to define it at a national Howard County’s TDMP is based on a the OOT every three years, reviewing the [email protected] level,” said Howard County TDMP Spe- traffic study that accompanied the Down- performance of the property. No further cialist Allison Calkins. town Plan and includes a trip generation monitoring will be required for properties reduction of 15% for TDM. See Transportation, page 10

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There was a time when the dog days densest and fastest growing cyber hubs, This year marks the Anne Arundel groups. The continued expansion of the of summer meant that activity quieted to Fort Meade, which is fueled by the area’s Economic Development Corp.’s (AAEDC) airport was an attractive factor in both a more subdued pace. It seems however, large government agencies and their abil- 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, deals. that those days are long ity to attract talent from County Executive Steve gone. across the country. Schuh recently stopped In the From an economic This talent by the AAEDC’s offic- development perspec- continues to develop es to present staff and Capital tive business continues startups around the board members with a In Annapolis, a refur- to be brisk, regardless breakthrough tech- citation. bished Hilton Garden of the season. We con- nology they develop Executives at the Inn will be back on- tinue to see the local each day. DataTribe, a AAEDC appreciate the line for travelers in the business base expand, leading cybersecurity continued support; it’s coming weeks. The the unemployment rate accelerator, recognized because of the value West Street property, fall and vacancy rates the talent present in that our county lead- formerly known as the across the county stay- Howard County and ers placed on the lo- O’Callaghan Hotel, ing low, even as new established its nation- cal economy that the was purchased last fall inventory comes to the al base of operations AAEDC was founded. by OTO Development, market. In a recent re- here. In just a few short It was in May of a private hotel group port issued by MacK- years, it spun out sever- 1993 that then-Anne based in Spartanburg, enzie Commercial Real Estate Services, al nationally-recognized cyber companies Arundel County Executive Robert Neall S.C. Columbia was cited as the most active that have raised millions in capital to help signed county council legislation ap- Some landmark hotels were also ac- office market in the region. solve issues of critical importance. proving the creation of the organization. quired in the past few months. Crescent The data speaks for itself: Howard Formerly known as the Anne Arundel Real Estate, of Fort Worth; and Hersha County’s unemployment rate has settled Back at Gateway County Office of Economic Develop- Hospitality Trust, of Philadelphia, closed to the lowest in the state at 3%, bringing As we work to ensure that Howard ment, AAEDC was created as a 501(c)(3), deals for the Westin Hotel at Park Place Maryland’s average to a healthy 3.9%. County can maintain its strong position as designated with promoting the county as and the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, re- Employment has grown 1.3%, and wages a regional economic powerhouse, a new a world-class location that recruits busi- spectively. More recently, Adventurous have seen increases of 2.2% during the plan to position the Columbia Gateway nesses to the area, expands the county’s Journeys Capital acquired the Loews year, helping to generate more economic Office Park for future growth is emerg- commercial and industrial tax base, devel- Annapolis Hotel. The company plans to activity and consumer spending. Property ing. At the same time, Gateway continues ops job opportunities and assists existing upgrade the property and incorporate it markets across sectors are very strong, attracting new and innovative companies, employers as they grow in Anne Arundel under its Graduate Hotel brand, which with low vacancy rates, historically and such as Intralytix, and the Axis Research & County. targets college towns across the nation. compared to other markets. Training Center, which support life-saving Since, the AAEDC has expanded staff Annapolis’s educational institutions At the forefront of this news is the technologies developed by the fast-grow- and programs. At the halfway mark of and government presence, as well as its work that The Howard Hughes Corp. is ing ACell Corp., which is also based in the 2018, I want to share with you some trends reputation as a popular leisure destination, doing as it redevelops Downtown Colum- park. that I believe bode well for our county all figure prominently in the hotels’ strong bia, which is quickly becoming recognized The health of Howard County’s econ- economy. occupancy rates, thus making these deals as the most dynamic development in the omy has long been driven by its diverse high-value investments. region. Its progress during the past year small business community. We recognize Up North has been significant, and businesses are that long-term economic growth and The northern half of Anne Arundel What’s New finding it an attractive destination. prosperity is rooted in the ability of that County, particularly the communities Resales were not the only good news base to expand and prosper. One of the closest to the Port of Baltimore and BWI in the hospitality industry, as last month Pockets Growing most exciting projects we are working on Thurgood Marshall Airport, have attracted marked the opening of the new Live! In addition to large flagship compa- is the Gateway Innovation Center, which increased investment in the industrial mar- Hotel & Conference Center, at Arundel nies such as MedStar and Pearson, which will help to further accelerate and support ket. We are pleased to see an international Mills. This $200 million investment by recently located in Downtown, Tenable, entrepreneurship and innovation in the brand such as Fila growing its footprint in the Cordish Companies adds a luxury hotel one of the nation’s leading cyber firms, county. Marley Neck Industrial Park. The company with more than 300 rooms, world-class announced it would relocate its corporate This center will house not just the recently renewed its lease and added an amenities and a large event venue to the headquarters to the Merriweather District. HCEDA’s Maryland Center for Entre- adjacent space for a total of 372,000 square entertainment options at Live! Casino. The opening of this area will bring new re- preneurship and Howard Tech Council feet, allowing it to double its shipping Less than a mile away, Choice Hotels tail, residential and office space, as well as (HTC), but will also host strategic part- capacity. International will soon open a 119-room add a new dimension to the redevelopment ners and educational institutions such as We also welcome the expansion of Cambria Hotel & Suites, at Milestone of Downtown Columbia. Howard Community College, research and Amazon in Anne Arundel County. In May, Parkway and Arundel Mills Boulevard. Additionally, with the completion of development partners, accelerators and the company announced its plan to lease The property is the sixth hotel to serve the TEN.M and m.flats apartment projects, other partners serving the startup commu- 157,000 square feet of warehouse space travelers in the busy Arundel Mills district. the Metropolitan and the newly-opened nity. Through the resources available from in Hanover, which will be used as a last- We expect to see similar strong invest- Little Patuxent Square building, and the these partners and the innovative program- mile fulfillment center. Hanover also will ment in Anne Arundel County continue exciting new developments at the mall, ing provided by our HTC, this center will become home to Paragon Bioservices, through the rest 2018 across a variety of it’s clear Downtown Columbia is truly become a key tool for small businesses which develops biopharmaceuticals for industry sectors. an attractive choice for those seeking the across the county. Collectively, we will companies around the world. It is planning live-work-play lifestyle. This will draw set a new standard as an innovation hub the development of a 150,000-square-foot For more information on the AAEDC’s talent and serve as a driver to attract new for the entire region. We expect to begin facility to carry out its commercial man- programs and services, visit www.Arun- business. renovations late this fall and will open by ufacturing capabilities. Paragon currently delBiz.org. Downtown is only one exciting chapter the second quarter of 2019. employs a staff of more than 200 and of the Howard County story. We continue expects to double that number during the to see brisk activity at Maple Lawn’s com- Thumb’s Up next three years. mercial core, which has been attracting While we see many positive indicators BWI Marshall is also planning an Coming Soon new breakthrough technology and cyber and remain bullish on our local economy, expansion. The $60 million project will in- companies to its buildings. Both Howard we keep a watchful eye on external factors crease Concourse A by 55,000 square feet September 2018 County and Maple Lawn lie at the core that may have an adverse effect on the de- to accommodate the growth of Southwest of what has become one of the nation’s velopment of the local economy — but, we Airlines. Plans include the construction • Salute to know that the sentiment of this business of new gates, holding areas, retail and The community continues to remain optimistic. food concessions, and maintenance and touriSm, HotelS Through our strong partnerships with custodial storage rooms. It is slated for Monthly the county’s chamber and the community completion in July 2020. & reStaurantS Business and leisure travel is a strong college, we look forward to supporting and For questions about advertising 410-740-7300 celebrating the growth of our businesses driver for our economy, and that is appar- call 410-740-7300 in the year to come. ent in recent sales of hotels in the county. In [email protected] the spring, the Westin BWI Hotel and the Your business news resource read by The For more information on the HCEDA’s Sheraton BWI Hotel, neighboring proper- more than 55,000 www.bizmonthly.com Monthly ties on Old Elkridge Landing Road, were local business programs and services, visit www.hceda. decision-makers. We mean business com. sold to out-of-state hospitality investment Page 10 August 2018 The Business Monthly

development called for in the Downtown of Crescent Area 3 and for the early plans That infrastructure, he argued, is Transportation Columbia Plan,” said DTCP Executive for the Lakefront. something that will make it easier for from page 8 Director Phillip Dodge. “This year we At TEN.M/m.flats, the statement property owners to meet their goals. have approximately $150,000 worth of proposes a program with six elements, “We’ve just passed the one-year mark for that meet TDM goals for two consecutive revenues, with half of it earmarked for including designation of a transportation our Bikeshare program, and we registered monitoring periods, unless the tenant mix transit. Those revenues will increase as management coordinator, establishment of 4,300 trips during that time,” Eatough said. or site development plan changes substan- development increases.” a commuter center, methods to encourage “That’s a decent start that shows we have tially. Currently, he added, there are more the use of transit, car- and vanpool pro- some demand and interest.” properties that were in existence before grams, parking management, and support Anecdotal evidence indicates there is Marketing the Downtown Columbia Plan than came for pedestrian and bicycle programming. an untapped pool of potentially regular into existence after it was approved. The Metropolitan, meanwhile, offers users who haven’t yet used the service, Alternatives “It’s too soon to tell where we’ll be informational brochures and a website for either because they don’t know how it As a partner in the TDMP, the DTCP’s spending more of our effort in that re- residents to learn about options other than works or how to begin using it. role will include promoting TDM and spect.” driving. It also posts MTA and RTA sched- “The county needs to do more work TDM programs to its members, working Dodge said he also planned to attend ule information on a television monitor on marketing and outreach with demon- with owners of properties developed prior a national TDM conference in Anaheim, in the building’s mailroom, in addition to stration rides,” he said. to the Downtown Columbia Plan to en- Calif., at the end of August to learn more providing a large bike room with a map of Soon, he added, new pathways and courage their participation, and providing about the concept. local bike amenities. new lane markings will make it easier for funding support for TDM from Commu- TDM statements have already been people in Downtown Columbia to connect nity Enhancement, Program and Public developed for the apartments in the War- with the Crescent Area, Hickory Ridge and Amenities (CEPPA) No. 25 revenues. field neighborhood (Metropolitan and Cumulative Effect other outlying areas. “Those revenues are currently light, TEN.M/m.flats), for Crescent Area 1 (One As pedestrian and bicycling infra- “What we’re trying to get across to because we haven’t completed much of the and Two Merriweather), for the first phase structure becomes more built-out in the people is that we don’t have to get every- downtown area, Howard Count Bicycle one out of cars all of the time,” Eatough and Pedestrian Coordinator Chris Eatough said. “Just getting some people to use BizRoundup The system applies sophisticated algo- said he expects a culture change to follow, alternatives for some of their trips one or rithms for the detection of explosives and as more people find it easier to get around two days a week is enough to make a big from page 6 creates a 3-D image that can be viewed and without relying on a motor vehicle. difference when everything adds up.” rotated on three axes for thorough visual learning impairments such as ADHD, image analysis by a TSA officer. dyslexia and auditory processing disorder; Checkpoint CT technology should Agriculture dairy replacement heifers, in addition to and provides services to assist clients with result in fewer bag checks. In the future, having field crops and agri-tourism events. concussion recovery and to prevent the passengers may also be able to leave from page 1 onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s. laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags. Farm-to-Table TSA plans to have up to 40 units in place at CSAs are set up so that the members pay HCEDA Signs MOU With Fraunhofer In addition to strengthening relation- airports around the nation by the end of the in late winter or early spring. This allows ships with local residents through CSAs, USA for Center for Experimental year, along with 16 units at federal testing Software Engineering the farmer to purchase seeds, plants and some local farms also report much closer facilities. More than 145 will be in airports equipment, and hire labor, before the farm ties with local restaurateurs, as the “farm- Representatives from the Howard by the end of fiscal 2019. County Economic Development Authority starts producing any food to sell.” to-table” trend becomes increasingly The initial 15 units are being deployed popular with diners. (HCEDA) and Fraunhofer USA (FhUSA), to various airports in the coming months, on behalf of its Center for Experimental Closer to the Farm “Local farms are always at the top of also including Washington-Dulles Interna- our list to work with, both on the produce Software Engineering (CESE), have signed tional Airport. Farmer David Liker, who has been at a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). the helm of Gorman Farms, in Laurel, for a end and the meat production end,” said Through this MOU, the parties agreed decade, said this year’s weather was some area restaurateur Steve Wecker, principal to create a strong partnership between them, Gammill of the toughest he’s ever seen. of Wecker Hospitality Group. The com- including the establishment of a Fraunhofer from page 7 But he appears to have weathered the pany just opened Cured/18th & 21st in USA-CESE representative office at the challenge. On one Friday in late July, for Downtown Columbia and offers weekend Howard County Innovation Center. This ment, too, but in those cases placement is instance, CSA members streamed into the specials at its nearby Iron Bridge Wine new location will provide businesses the more sensitive. farm to get their share of beets, cantaloupe, Company that feature lamb or beef from opportunity to tap into their existing world- lettuce, basil and other produce from the Clark’s Elioak Farm, which is located just wide network of resources. You recently went back to college, at overflowing bins. CSA members can also across the street. During the discussion on their future AACC. What will that help you ac- sign up for special “boosts” of strawberries “We buy micro greens locally, get partnership, the HCEDA led a business complish? and honey. honey and condiments from local folks and development mission in November 2017 Certification leads to more credibility Gorman Farms is exclusively a CSA often run across the street to the Clark’s to Europe and visited Fraunhofer USA’s in the field. Maryland has never tightly farm, meaning it is only open to members produce stand,” said Wecker. parent organization. HCEDA officials, regulated the field of intervention, and throughout the harvest season. “The CSA Tony Foreman, founder and co-owner along with Howard County Executive there are different methods, but they is our bread-and-butter,” said Liker. of Foreman Wolf, which operates Lupa on Allan Kittleman, met in Munich at the have never been required in seminars, for For the farm’s current program, cus- the Columbia Lakefront, said local farms Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft headquarters with instance. This way, the state will offer a tomers purchased 20 weeks, from June 6 have always been integral to his menus — company executives. regulatory board in a way it never has. to Oct. 19, with a full share priced at $533 and not just because it’s trendy. The German organization is the leading and a medium share at $406.25. Returning “Twenty years ago, it did not occur organization for applied research in Europe. When’s your next book coming out? customers receive a discount when they to me that farm-to-table would be trendy; It has more than 70 research institutes with Much of it is written. It’s about mental sign up for the next year; customers pick where else do you get food, besides a total of more than 25,000 employees in health and sobriety, and how life is still not up their shares weekly at pre-scheduled farms?” Foreman said. “I started finding Germany and eight affiliated, legally in- a bed of roses even if you are healthy and times. products and asking farmers to grow dependent research organizations abroad sober. In my case, its eventual release, or things from the opening of Charleston dedicated to the advancement of applied non-release, is more about my kids. I try [in Harbor East, Baltimore] in 1997. We research; one of those is Fraunhofer USA, to be transparent when I’m working, but Varied Approach choose products from farms based purely which has seven research centers in the U.S. I’m not sure I want my kids to read it. Maryland Sunrise Farm, in Gambrills, on flavor and quality. Naturally-raised serves as a CSA drop site for Flying Plow products always show through better TSA Announces X-Ray Technology Do you find it ironic that having suffered Farm, which is located in Cecil County. flavor.” Roll-Out Plan from addiction has led you to a career “We operated our own CSA until 2016, From the farmer’s perspective, Fry The Transportation Security Adminis- where you’ve been able to help so many when we no longer had a gardener,” said the “buy local” and “farm-to-table” tration (TSA) has unveiled its plan to test people? said Marian Fry, whose family has been movements have helped strengthen computed tomography scanners (CT), a I found it a natural transition. I’ve farming in Maryland for five generations. farmers’ relationships with restaurateurs, state-of-the-art, 3-D technology, at select survived shooting liquid buprenorphine “We wanted to continue providing the local chains, private grocery stores and U.S. airport checkpoints, including BWI (an opiate used in detox), and I took the opportunity for local people to participate farmers markets. “People sought out local Thurgood Marshall Airport. As the agency equivalent of 300 Percocet in one day at in a CSA, so we sought out this great Cecil suppliers, and it was an economic boost continues to raise the baseline for aviation one point — but I was high functioning, County farmer.” for farmers looking for greater income security, the new technology intends to so no one knew it. Fry said she considers CSAs as one through direct sales to the consumer and enhance critical explosives and other threat I have no idea how I lived through that. aspect of a multi-faceted sales approach. wholesale markets [that were] not previ- items detection capabilities at airport check- How can I live through what I have and “The early CSA signup provides cash ously available,” she said. points. not give back? I feel so lucky. during a period when the farmer is pur- Crist agreed that more diners are chasing seed and has planting costs, but looking to eat at restaurants that support The typically doesn’t have income from crop local farms, so more restaurants are seek- sales,” she said. “This helps bridge the gap ing out, and forming relationships with, [email protected] until vegetables are ready for harvest and local farmers. Monthly may be sold through other venues, as well “I think chefs also enjoy cooking with as the CSA.” local ingredients,” she said, “and savor the www.bizmonthly.com Currently, the Fry family sustains freshness and full flavor of fresh-picked Sunrise Farm by raising grass-fed beef and fruits and vegetables.” The Business Monthly August 2018 Page 11

a reminder of Southwest’s regional finan- gested by the roundtable and the coming address the citizens by Congress, but a NextGen Noise cial impact: “[BWI Marshall] is currently Southwest expansion, he said, “when the reauthorization bill is up for vote in early from page 1 Southwest’s second-largest base of opera- airport grows, the price will only rise. And August in the Senate,” she said. “The tions, offering up to 243 departures per day know that Southwest supported changes House did not allow any addendums to the petition. to 64 cities to millions of customers each we suggested. It said it wasn’t seeing the protect the public, so the Senate is our last “Many people who live around the year served by more than 4,000 BWI-area benefits of NextGen at BWI Marshall.” shot.” airport have had their lives disrupted by Southwest employees. Southwest also So roundtable and citizens are writing the considerable noise from flights taking helps stimulate roughly $6 billion in an- Where’s Congress? letters to Sen. John Thune, ex officio of nual economic activity in the area and aids the Subcomittee on Aviation Operations, new routes at lower altitudes because of Linda Curry, chair of the communi- in the creation of roughly 24,000 area jobs. Safety and Security. “Outside of filing suit, the NextGen system. Even programs at cations committee for the roundtable, has We remain committed to being a good that’s our only hope,” said Curry. our Robinson Nature Center have been lived in Severna Park for more than 20 partner to the BWI region.” Today, she just wishes Congress had negatively impacted by the noise, and relatively uneventful years. Today, how- been as responsive as local officials have that facility is 10 miles from the airport,” ever, she and her family are on the flight been on the matter. “[Allan] Kittleman has Kittleman said. “We have exhausted all ‘All Times of the Day’ path to BWI Marshall. been working on this issue since day one,” attempts to discuss this with the FAA and Among those less concerned with “People can’t even talk in the backyard she said, adding, “The noise is worse in come to any sort of reasonable resolution.” Southwest’s financial numbers and more anymore,” Curry said, adding that some lo- Howard County than it is here. In the petition, Howard County asserts so with its operations is Jon Weinstein, cal residents are not living in their homes; “Still,” Curry said, “we’re all hoping that NextGen’s implementation action was Howard County Councilman in District and that others have attempted to get their to build a groundswell and put a stop to in violation of the National Environmental 1. property taxes reduced due to the issue of this issue.” Policy Act, the National Historic Preser- The situation is “ridiculous,” he said, home values. vation Act and portions of the Department recalling a trip with Kittleman to the FAA What’s next step in the fight? She’s not of Transportation Act and FAA policy. offices in Washington, D.C., about three sure, but she said the roundtable has talked In an interview, Kittleman also said years ago. “They said they’d consider our to the Anne Arundel County Council about he was unaware of the FAA holding any information, then we heard nothing for filing a petition against the FAA — only to public meetings concerning NextGen nine months. Next, they forced us to set up find that the county charter doesn’t allow before the technology was implemented, the roundtable, saying it was the only way for it. adding, “the FAA was supposed to give the they’d formally intervene. Now they’ve “Also,” Curry said, “know the Next- public the chance to weigh in. Not getting abandoned the project. Gen program won’t be complete until involved with the citizens initially was just “They have evidence [from various 2025. wrong,” noting the county has received cities] about this issue,” Weinstein said, “The FAA needs these flights to remain more than 300 emails and countless phone noting the same problem not only exists just where they are to make money for the calls concerning the issue. at Reagan National, but also in such cities airlines, since its saves the airlines time and He went on to say that, despite the as Boston, San Francisco and Phoenix — fuel, and increases the number of flights format of the BWI Roundtable meetings where local citizens won a lawsuit against coming into BWI Marshall. We citizens that have been held for the past 18 months, the FAA. are the collateral damage,” she said, adding “We all still felt [the FAA was] unrespon- “They know it’s a problem and are that “only one-third of the noise monitors sive. One time a couple of years ago, they forcing a bureaucratic process, which leads around BWI Marshall work,” and that a sent us a letter and [a section of the letter nowhere,” he said. “I’m not sure that the new system is set to be purchased. referred to] the Potomac River — so it was legal process will be any more expeditious, What Curry and others want is for clear that they thought they were respond- but if another lawsuit settles sooner, that Congress, which gave the FAA permis- ing to people who live near Ronald Reagan could have a good ripple effect here.” sion to implement NextGen, to create an Washington National Airport [where this Anyone who lives in the flight path of addendum to stop the noise. Website: www.chaowu.org issue also exists]. By Friends of Chao Wu, Treasurer: Ying Wang BWI Marshall would be relieved by such “The FAA18-COL-0008 has never been - Generic told to Template Ad 4.65 x 7.35 “That proved that they had no desire a development, like Columbia resident to work with us,” Kittleman said. “I don’t Patrick Finley. He said the planes fly so think they’ve done anything. That’s what’s low over his home that he can, “at times, really frustrating, especially when the read the markings on the planes.” federal government is so big that it’s hard Finley said he and his wife hear the to reach people there.” airliners “at all times of the day, including early mornings,” he said. “We’re regularly Standard Replies awoken by jet noise between midnight and Getting responses from those involved 6 a.m.” in creating the noise wasn’t easy. As for That fact veers toward the topic of the FAA, requests for a phone interview home values, about which Finley is “very for this article were denied, with spokes- concerned. I can imagine showing the person Paul Takemoto instead issuing house to potential buyers just as a plane this statement: “The FAA will carefully is flying overhead. That would have a review the administrative petition from tremendous impact on salability.” Howard County regarding flights at BWI Those observations were echoed by Thurgood Marshall Airport. As the petition Jesse Chancellor, also of Columbia and is reviewed, the FAA will assess when it vice chair of the roundtable. He was may be possible to resume its involvement distressed by the FAA’s response to the with the D.C. Metroplex BWI Community state filing the first administrative petition Roundtable. that simply requested relief for Maryland “The FAA appreciates the efforts of citizens. Building the BWI Roundtable. The agency remains “We think the FAA chose to interpret committed to community engagement and that right of all citizens as a lawsuit and looks forward to future involvement with end discussions with the roundtable,” the roundtable once the present concerns Chancellor said. “We don’t know for sure, the future are resolved.” because the FAA hasn’t given us their The requests were met with similar thinking. responses from BWI Marshall and South- “The concentrated noise pollution west Airlines: “[BWI Marshall] remains caused by NextGen causes real suffering together. committed to working with the roundtable for thousands of Marylanders, many as and the FAA to help address community far away from BWI Marshall as 10 to 20 concerns,” said airport spokesman Jona- miles,” he said. “Nobody who invested in than Dean. a home before 2016 signed up for that.” Dave Richardson, senior director, It’s now clear that “the economic ben- federal affairs, for Southwest — which efits of the airport come with a significant just announced a $60 million expansion at cost in quality of life, health and probably BWI Marshall — has regularly attended property values to thousands of Maryland- the roundtable meetings. Yet when asked ers,” Chancellor said. “The questions are: for comment, a spokesperson for the air- ‘Who pays?’ and ‘Who benefits?’ Without line intervened with this statement: “As of a fix to NextGen, residents of Howard and now, Southwest does not have a position Anne Arundel counties are paying the regarding the legal challenges being pur- price.” sued by Howard County against the FAA, Pointing to flight pattern changes sug- which are related to the airspace changes The implemented in 2014 and 2015.” The remainder of the statement was Monthly Page 12 August 2018 The Business Monthly

eventually will be built on the property. and new schools need to be built, when but more importantly be a dangerous sit- Courthouse Demolition of the Dorsey Building is Ellicott City needs to be saved, when in- uation,” McMahon said. from page 1 scheduled to begin by July 2019, with new frastructure needs to be strengthened and The new design, with a state-of-the- construction to commence that August. our population needs affordable housing,” art sally port accommodating multiple struction and is responsible for design, Led by developer and equity members she said. “If money has to be spent, spend vehicles and a safer environment for the construction and 30-year operating and Edgemoor and Star America, the ESJP it on updating the technology and security unloading of prisoners, helps remedy those maintenance of the building. At the end of Team also includes Clark Construction in the existing building.” problems, he said. the 30-year contract, the county will take Group as design-builder; Hellmuth, Obata Ellicott City resident Elizabeth Walsh Currently split between two facilities, ownership of the Courthouse. + Kassabaum (HOK) as lead architect; and expressed reservations that the courthouse the Sheriff’s Department will be brought Terms of the contract require the coun- Johnson Controls as facilities manager. relocation would have a sizeable negative together under the same roof, increasing ty to pay ESJP $75 million, financed by Holger Serrano, assistant to the How- economic impact on Main Street during efficiency. General Obligation bonds, when the new ard County director of Public Works, workdays. courthouse is occupancy ready in summer said Clark Construction will host small Marlena Jareaux, of Simpsonville, as- It’s [Been] Time 2021. The county will also provide an businesses at its Clark University for a serted that “We have no sixth judge coming Circuit Court Administrative Judge annual service payment of approximately year-long program, working with them to Howard County,” terming that argument Lenore Gelfman said the existing court- $10 million beginning in fiscal 2022, with to improve their relationships with other in favor of the new courthouse fraudulent, house doesn’t have a self-contained area annual adjustments for inflation. contractors and helping them grow their and questioned the county’s need to pay in which to open suspicious letters or own businesses. each of the non-winning bidders $500,000. packages. It also lacks adequate space “They had a meeting in April with At the following night’s work session, Local Team to implement all of the equipment called local businesses to let them know about Serrano explained the payment as a P3 The county is pursuing a Public-Pri- for by the Maryland Electronic Courts the project,” Serrano said. industry standard that offsets some of the vate Partnership (P3) financing scheme project, which mandates electronic filing Now that ESJP has been selected, cost incurred by non-winning bidders, for the project, a decision recommended for attorneys representing clients in civil Clark will hold two additional meetings ensuring that multiple, competitive bids by the Spending Affordability Advisory and criminal cases in District and Circuit with local businesses to encourage their are received to avoid single-bid scenarios. Committee and endorsed by the county courts, as well as for appellate filings. participation. “They are going to exceed “[T]he companies prepare plans to a council. Expected benefits from this ap- “We’ve been talking about the new our 15% [subcontracting] requirement, level where they can actually have a cost proach include the ability to share risks, courthouse for more than 20 years,” Gel- which we feel is important,” he said. estimate developed, so the plans are very and secure life-cycle investments and fman said. “Many years ago our stakehold- extensive,” he said. “These companies quality maintenance until ownership is ers had to leave the courthouse because probably spend between $1.5 to $2.5 transferred. Is It Necessary? there simply wasn’t room for them. We million in preparation of these plans, and Once built, the new Howard County Despite the courthouse’s glaring de- build high schools every 20 years or so; we it’s not just plans. It’s also [meetings and Circuit Courthouse will be the second ficiencies, there was nonetheless a vocal build courthouses every 100 to 200 years, negotiations].” courthouse in the United States to be de- opposition that questioned the need for a and this is that time.” veloped as a P3. new building, particularly in light of the One question on everybody’s mind, The design includes a four-story atri- mounting loss the county is experiencing Risk Management though, is what will happen with the old um, a large entryway for safety screening from the most recent Ellicott City flood. Michael Fischer, principal of Site courthouse once the new one is built. of visitors and staff, circulation paths sep- At the council’s July legislative hear- Resources Inc., which is an ESJP partner, “The current courthouse is actually arating the public and staff from detainees, ing, Savage resident Ellen Long termed said his civil engineering and architecture part of the Master Plan for Ellicott City,” and separate hallways and elevators for the project “fiscally irresponsible” at the firm participated in studies that considered Serrano said. prisoners. It will also provide office and present time. expanding or renovating the existing court- District 1 Councilman Jon Weinstein courtroom space for an eventual sixth “The millions of dollars which we do house. acknowledged that the contract for the judge, a larger and more comfortable jury not have should not be loaded into a new “It was very clear that expansion was Master Plan would be extended due to the assembly area and a 691-space parking courthouse when money is needed to get not the thing to do,” Fisher said. “Rock flood, as would the public process seeking garage. Two additional office buildings children out of temporary classrooms issues, topography: Both things made it input. cost-prohibitive.” According to Howard County Sheriff The Bill McMahon, at least two security assess- ments in the past 10 years have pointed out major safety and security issues. Monthly Take the HCC Challenge “We’re not far from a major incident [email protected] happening that would embarrass us all,

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in the Ellicott City area. the new General Assembly convenes in Will overdevelopment be an issue in January, did not deter the presiding officers the race for county executive, pitting in- of the House and Senate from announcing cumbent Allan Kittleman against County new leadership line-ups in mid-July. Councilmember Calvin Ball? House Speaker Michael Busch, of “I think development has always been Anne Arundel County, 71, is presuming an issue,” said Kittleman in an interview he wins reelection to his District 30A after a fundraising breakfast for business seat for a ninth term against fairly weak executives last month. “It is a bigger issue Republican first-time candidates, then this year.” reelection from his fellow Democrats for Republicans Try to “I just want the people to be informed” an unprecedented 17th year as speaker. about how the process works. Almost all Senate President Mike Miller, 75, is development decisions are in the hands of making the same presumption as he an- Define Jealous the council (acting as the zoning board) ticipates his 33rd year in a row as head of The negative TV ads have already Democrat and does not embrace Demo- and not the executive. the upper chamber. Miller was already the started in the race for governor, with the cratic Party values. One of the problems “The development that you see now was longest-serving member of the legislature, Democratic nominee as its target. that some, mostly older Democrats, have approved before I was in office,” Kittleman besides being the longest serving presiding Democratic nominee Ben Jealous is with Ben Jealous is that his values are too said. “No one has seen the effect of our officer in the U.S. Both Mikes will celebrate not well-known to the general electorate. far left from the Democratic Party they administration” and its efforts to promote birthdays before the session begins. Gov. Larry Hogan’s allies in the Republi- have known for most their lives. “more responsible and controlled growth.” The big news for Howard County was can Governor’s Association have launched It is a battle being fought across the Among those initiatives, Kittleman that freshman Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, 43, TV ads painting Jealous as a big spender country in Democratic primary races as pointed to his appointment of new leaders would become vice-chair of the House who would raise taxes to pay for the pro- the winners have moved the party left. This for the planning and zoning office, which Judiciary Committee in a generational grams he has promised, especially his pro- was true in the primary races for county has initiated a rewriting of the county shift for that committee. Atterbeary, both posed “Medicare for all,” a single-payer executive in Baltimore and Montgomery zoning regulations for the first time in well-liked and effective, is the only first- system of health insurance covering every counties, where the most progressive can- 50 years. Kittleman also said he got the term legislator in the House to hold such Maryland resident. didate squeaked through. changes to the Adequate Public Facilities a key role in a major standing committee. The Republicans were helped by Maryland Republicans are hoping that Ordinance rolling, although the council Judiciary had been chaired for 25 years an unlikely source earlier in the month. regular Democratic voters will feel the made major revisions to the proposal. The by Del. Joseph Vallario, of Prince George’s Analysts for the Democrat-controlled leg- same way as some of their elected elders, law hadn’t been updated in a decade. County, 81, who lost his primary. Vallario, islature estimated that Jealous’s proposal and allow them to re-elect a Republican He also noted that he created the a conservative criminal defense attorney, for a state-run health insurance plan could governor in a very blue Democratic state. Planned Howard Academy to educate was often a roadblock to major changes in cost as much as $24 billion. Jealous and citizens on the planning and development civil and criminal law. others disputed the claim, saying it didn’t Overdevelopment? process. “My goal was to get people in- volved earlier in the process,” Kittleman account for savings. But the headline When an incumbent loses an election New Generation said. “We’re listening.” was right there, on the front page of the by six votes, as Howard County Coun- This makes up a bit for Howard Coun- According to Kittleman, an April Baltimore Sun. With no primary oppo- cilmember Jon Weinstein did in the Demo- ty’s loss of legislative influence through campaign poll shows him 13 points ahead nent to contend with, Hogan’s camp has cratic primary to Liz Walsh after a recount, the retirement of Sen. Ed Kasemeyer, 72, in the race. had a long time to assemble the audio and almost any explanation is plausible. who chaired the powerful Budget and video clips of Jealous trying to explain his There’s no question that Walsh’s Taxation Committee to the great benefit plans for health care, free college tuition central campaign issues were overdevel- Presumption of Power of Howard and Baltimore counties he and a big boost in education spending opment and the influence of developers, That we are a long way from the gen- represented in District 12. that he made during the hotly-contested along with the overcrowding of schools eral election, and almost five months until See State Political, page 15 Democratic primary. They also had time to line up more than 40 current and former Democratic officials to endorse Hogan. ll funds raised through the Columbia Jealous has yet to get the full-throated Rotary club’s Annual William endorsement by key Democrats, such as AJefferson Memorial Golf Benefit are Montgomery County Executive Ike Leg- used to support charitable projects gett and Senate President Mike Miller, elebrating 50 ogether within Howard County. Over the past among others. C YEARS T 50 years, Columbia Rotary Club has donated more than $2 million to local nonprofits. Nationalization Each year, the club contributes to: The state Democratic Party continues to try to “nationalize” the race for governor Howard County Community College by tying Hogan to the divisive Washing- Rotary Club of Columbia Rebuilding Together ton politics he has artfully avoided. Two The Loan Closet examples of the strategy show up in press Freestate Challenge Academy releases from the Democrats that generally In addition, this past year, the club has don’t get much media attention. provided funds to: The headline of one is “Hidin’ Ho- Camp Attaway gan Must Take a Stand on Kavanaugh The Columbia Rotary Club Festival of the Arts Nomination,” saying the governor should Foundation Inc. announce his opposition to President First Tee of Howard County Trump’s nominee of Marylander Brett Golf Package Includes Head Start Summer Enrichment Program Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Celebrating Our • Lunch The July 25 press release acknowl- • Deluxe Supper (Turn House buffet) after golf Making Change edges that Hogan did not join other GOP • Cold drinks and snacks throughout the Over the years, the Columbia Rotary governors in a letter supporting Kavana- course Club has donated more than $2 ugh; it does not explain why a Republican st • Give aways at sign-up • Drawing for prizes milliion to local, Howard County governor should get involved in a Senate 51 Golf nonprofits, including: confirmation fight when the state’s two Contest Package Includes • Adaptive Living Inc. • Boy Scouts of Democratic U.S. senators have already • two mulligans (use anywhere except on America • Bright Minds Foundation • announced their opposition to Kavanaugh. prize shots) • Columbia Festival of the Arts • Community Benefit Action Council of Howard County Food Bank A party press release the next day • three putts to qualify for $5,000 cash • Hole-in-one contest for a new Ford from • Disability Awareness Program • said, “Hogan Must Disavow Jim Jordan • Domestic Violence Center • FIDOS for and Oppose His Bid for House Speaker.” Apple Ford Freedom • FIRN • Grassroots Crisis Center Join Us! • HC DrugFree • Healthy Families • Jordan, an Ohio congressman, has been accused of not reporting sex abuse he Schedule • Help End Homeless of Howard County • witnessed years ago as a wrestling coach at Captain’s Choice Scramble, 18 holes 11 a.m. – Lunch • Hope Works • Howard County Headstart the Ohio State University. He was invited 12 p.m. – Shotgun Start Program • Howard County General Hospital • Department of Psychiatry • to speak at a Prince George’s County GOP Mon., September 10, 2018 5 p.m. – Drinks and Buffet Dinner and Awards Ceremony • Howard County Police Unity Tour • fundraiser. He subsequently announced he Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club • Howard County Special Olympics • was running for speaker of the U.S. House, 11130 Willow Bottom Drive • Leadership Howard County • Life My a race he is expected to lose. Why Hogan Learning Center • Lindwood Children’s should take a stand on these murky issues Columbia, Maryland 21044 Center • Recovery Works LLC • about an Ohio politico is not clear. • Rouse Scholarship Program, HCC • What is clear from the Democratic Register Online at columbiarotary.org Success in Style • The Serenity Center • Party’s persistent attacks on Hogan is that For More Information Contact Herb Moltzan • 443-570-3730 • [email protected] Voices for Children • • YMCA Howard County • they do not like him because he is not a Page 14 August 2018 The Business Monthly

President Grace Morris, approximately PSA Adjustment 1,100 families pay this tax. “What pos- The council has approved a request sible rationale is there to impose this tax from Erickson Living Properties II seek- on mobile home park residents, among ing amendment of the General Plan to the most economically vulnerable in our adjust the Planned Services Area for water community, when it is not imposed on any and sewer services. The decision would other county renters?” she asked. allow Erickson to pursue development of Anne Arundel County repealed a a continuing care retirement community similar tax last year. (CCRC) on 61 acres south of Sheppard During the past 13 years, “I have Lane, in Clarksville. paid more than $7,000 in this tax,” said According to Erickson Manager of Elkridge resident Amy Lamke. “Resi- Development Scott Templin, the project Council Approves dents I have met pay as much as $700 a would provide 1,200 independent living year, $60 a month, which is a significant units and a combination of 240 assisted Moratorium on Upstream hardship for the poor people who live living, memory care and skilled nursing in mobile homes. Everyone I have met units, in addition to a five-acre park with Ellicott City Development communicated to me they struggle just public amenities that include a large com- to get by and afford the basics.” munity playground, a dog park, pickleball courts and an amphitheater. At its July legislative session, the an indefinite moratorium. Templin cited a Sage Policy Group Howard County Council unanimously “I really hope that the next council Development study it commissioned that indicates approved a one-year moratorium on the and the county executive will look at a Howard County Economic Devel- strong demand, yet there are only two issuance of development permits and number of different ways to tighten our opment Authority (HCEDA) Executive other CCRCs in the county: Vantage approvals in the Tiber River and Plumtree regulations, to address climate change Director Vernon Thompson requested the House, in Columbia; and The Lutheran Branch watersheds lying upstream from as it’s occurring here locally and how it council’s endorsement of Maryland Eco- Village at Millers Grant, Ellicott City. Downtown Ellicott City. impacts how we build and develop, not nomic Development Assistance Authority Moreover, he said, the planned access “This isn’t an easy one for me to only in these two watersheds, but in the & Fund financing for a local economic way foresees a signalized intersection at just do from a predictability and fairness [rest of the] county,” Weinstein said. development project. Linden Linthicum Lane, providing safer standpoint, but public safety is a whole HCEDA is seeking a $250,000 condi- egress for vehicles turning left from re- other issue altogether,” said Councilman Mobile Home Tax tional loan through the state Department tailers on the western side of Route 108. Greg Fox (R-Dist. 5). Also in July, the council tabled a bill of Commerce program to support the re- A request to amend the Howard Coun- Councilwoman Jen Terrasa (D-Dist. sponsored by Terrasa that would repeal location of Intralytix, a biopharmaceutical ty Code to change requirements for new 3) said the legislation was prompted by the county’s mobile home site rental tax, corporation that is relocating to Howard developments was tabled. “real concern” about the amount of de- extending the time it has to study and County. velopment surrounding Ellicott City and work on the bill. The loan will cover the purchase and the impact it has on flooding and safety “This is a 6.5% premium residents improvement costs of real property, and Courthouse throughout the watershed area. were paying to live in a mobile home the installation of equipment, furnish- After failing in his bid to table the “My hope is that the next council will park, over and above the property tax paid ings, fixtures and improvements for a council’s vote on a bill to approve a con- extend this as needed,” she said. by the owner of the mobile home park and new, 33,000-square-foot headquarters, tract for construction of a new courthouse, Councilman Jon Weinstein (D-Dist. passed down to residents,” Terrasa said. research and development, and manufac- Councilman Calvin Ball cast the sole vote 1), who proposed the legislation, said According to the testimony of As- turing facility on Robert Fulton Drive, in against the legislation. people in the community have asked for sociation of Community Services Board Columbia. “I do think the need for a new courthouse is real,” Ball said. “With the elections about 100 days away and this council with no returning members, it is about to make the biggest financial decision of the county … when we could have a new group of members coming very soon who will have to govern under that obligation.” Ball said he was never fully com- fortable with the site selection process or the site, and said he still had reservations about the scope of the project. Fox, however, cited two decades of discussion and a transparent procurement process as reasons to move on. “If we come off the council without doing this, it’s going to sit another decade,” he said. “We’ll have to bring more people up to speed and start all over again.” Terrasa echoed Ball’s disappointment in not having more time to consider the legislation, but agreed a new courthouse is needed. “It’s about justice, it’s about safety,” she said. “The courthouse can’t continue to wait, the location is something that we’ve already voted on and debated.” Election Recount Councilman Weinstein lost his re- election bid in a primary squeaker, with a recount confirming Democrat challenger Liz Walsh the winner by just six votes. “The election and recount process worked as designed, to count and confirm every vote,” Weinstein said in a message emailed to supporters, adding that he called Walsh to congratulate her on her win. With that race confirmed, Howard County will see an entirely new council seated in December. The county also will see turnover in its Department of Fire and Rescue, following the announcement that current Chief John Butler has accepted an ap- pointment as chief of the Fairfax County (Va.) Fire & Rescue Department. Butler will assume his new position on Sept. 1. See Howard Political, page 15 The Business Monthly August 2018 Page 15

The GOP’s goal is to win five more and had $172,000 in campaign cash on state Senate seats, bringing their number hand in June. to the crucial 19 that would enable them to block overrides of Gov. Larry Hogan’s Sharp Contrasts vetoes with the largest contingent of Re- George and Elfreth are sharp contrasts publican lawmakers ever. in age, experience and ideology. At an Annapolis fundraiser last month, George is the long-time owner of a Hogan gave his “100% enthusiastic Main Street jewelry store and represent- endorsement” to former delegate Ron ed much of the area for two terms in the George, 64, a man who ran against Hogan House. He touts his record as an employer in the Republican primary four years ago. and involvement in the community; how- “I have no desire to get another four Pittman Focuses on ever, while noting his ability to work with years as governor if I don’t get some help Democrats in the legislature, George also in the legislature,” Hogan said. Development Issues in stressed his conservative credentials, such as support for anti-union right-to-work Clear Choices laws, school choice and his opposition to Race Against Schuh District 30 is one of the few truly any tax hikes. partisan swing districts in the state, long He also criticized “my opponent,” Steuart Pittman concedes that Anne salaries for teachers, police and firefight- represented by the moderately conserva- saying she prepared for the job by getting Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh ers, who he said are leaving the county for tive Democrat John Astle in the Senate and a degree in political science and working is “going to be tough to beat,” but the higher wages in neighboring jurisdictions. a mix of Republicans and Democrats in the as a lobbyist. Democratic nominee for Schuh’s job “I have no intention of raising taxes,” House of Delegates, including Democratic But Elfreth has other credentials as thinks his campaign will have the money said Pittman, recognizing how tax-adverse Speaker Michael Busch. well. While at Towson University, she and the grassroots organization to make it county taxpayers are. “I don’t believe the District 30 voters will have as clear served as a student member of the Board of happen. county needs to raise taxes to give employ- a choice for state Senate as they do for Regents of the University System of Mary- From the start of his campaign in ees raises.” He would increase some of the governor between Hogan and progressive land, where she got to know Chancellor December, Pittman, a horse farmer who development fees that Schuh cut, however. Democrat Ben Jealous in the fall. George Brit Kirwan, who now chairs the education owns land that’s been in his family since This is Pittman’s first run for public faces Sarah Elfreth, 29, a progressive commission reworking funding formulas the 1700s, is emphasizing development office. After college, he spent nine years Democratic activist and lobbyist, who has for public schools. “That is the issue for issues and renewing citizen involvement as a community organizer, then returned already raised $125,000 and hopes to raise the next session,” Elfreth said. with those issues to balance what he calls to the farm and established a thoroughbred another $100,000 in the fall after fending Her lobbying included work for the the excessive influence of developers on training center. In 2010, he created the off a primary challenge from the left by National Aquarium in Baltimore, helping Schuh’s actions. Retired Racehorse Project, a nonprofit that Chrissy Holt. it to acquire additional state and local “I’m not against development,” Pitt- has retrained thousands of thoroughbreds Elfreth is running on a ticket with funding. She was also president of the man, 56, said in an interview. “I just want it for productive lives after their racing days Busch and newcomer Alice Cain, seeking District 30 Democratic Club and a vice to be fiscally and environmentally respon- are done. the delegate seat now held by retiring president of her community association sible.” He also wants to limit campaign “I thought that would be my legacy,” Republican Herb McMillan. Republican in downtown Annapolis. contributions from developers while they Pittman said. Last year, he began explor- Seth Howard is seeking re-election to In an interview, Elfreth said she has have projects under review, and he wants ing a race for County Council District 7 the single-member District 30B south of knocked on 8,000 doors and has heard a to audit the development projects that have in South County, a reliably Republican Annapolis along the Bay. lot about school overcrowding and teacher already happened. district. He was told he was more likely George had no opposition in the fall salaries, and the loss of experienced Anne Pittman favors smart growth, putting to win a race for county executive. Other Arundel County teachers to Howard and any new development where infrastructure Democrats agreed with that assessment as Montgomery counties. Voters also talk a already exists, and he favors the building they searched for a challenger to Schuh. lot about the Chesapeake. “It’s why people of moderate income housing. “I know we So, Pittman is no longer directing his Howard Political live here,” Elfreth said, and it unites the have a crisis of affordability in housing,” nonprofit, devoting his days to raising from page 14 people of Annapolis with those who live he said. money and running against Schuh. in the more rural south. But Pittman is opposed to more He’s raised $400,000 so far and hopes While serving as chief, Butler im- In the legislature, she wants to fight building on the county’s many peninsulas to raise a total of $1 million by the fall, plemented programs that included distri- for more forest conservation and stricter between the rivers and streams that flow about half of what Schuh has raised during bution of kits to teach residents how to enforcement of critical area controls of the into the Chesapeake Bay, such as the Mayo his first term. “We think that’s enough to immediately stop life-threatening bleed- coastline, which she believes have become Peninsula. Those homes being built on get the message out,” Pittman said. ing, and Howard County became the first lax in the county administration. peninsulas with water access are going to There is precedent for what Pittman county in the state to launch PulsePoint, She sees her youth as “an asset,” bring- be “luxury homes and we have plenty of hopes to do. In 1998, Janet Owens, who a lifesaving smartphone application that ing “fresh perspectives and new ideas” to them.” grew up on a farm in South County, alerts trained subscribers to nearby cardiac the legislature. “I want to keep open space,” Pittman defeated incumbent Republican County events in public places. George described the Democratic said, and he’s concerned about the loss of Executive John Gary. Butler also helped establish a fire sci- nominee for governor as “a socialist.” thousands of acres of trees in recent years. “I like Steve Schuh,” Pittman said. “I ence leadership degree program at Howard Elfreth called Jealous an “exciting Pittman also wants to reinvigorate the just don’t like what he’s done.” Community College, and a fire and life candidate” with the ability to excite dif- “small areas” planning process, and will safety initiative for public school students. ferent audiences, and said he represented be holding “Communities First Forums” Through District 30 “This is a bittersweet moment,” said the shared values of the Democratic Party. in those areas during the campaign to build Howard County Executive Allan Kittle- But a key issue is “how to pay for In the Republican “Drive for Five,” grassroots support. man (R). “John has been an outstanding everything we want to do in a reasonable GOP leaders know that Legislative Dis- leader by elevating the professionalism way,” particularly the increased funding trict 30, covering the Annapolis area and and delivery of services of the department. for schools the Kirwan Commission is No New Taxes points south, will be a key to getting more He will be missed.” expected to recommend. Pittman is also concerned about low senators in the State House. 2018 Holland State Political sometimes by decades. Awards Dinner from page 13 Miller held off naming other key lead- October 18, 2018 at ership positions and making committee 6pm at Turf Valley Miller’s task was harder than Busch’s assignments until after the election. For after two of his long-time committee instance, Miller must still pick a Senate chairs — Sens. Mac Middleton, of Fi- president pro tempore to replace the de- nance, 72; and Joan Carter Conway, of feated Nathaniel McFadden. Tickets and Sponsorships Education, Health and Environmental are available now! Like Busch, Miller has full control Reserve TODAY at Affairs, 67 — lost re-election bids and over committee appointments and lead- www.cac-hc.org! several other senior Senate leaders, like ership positions, including on which Kasemeyer, retired. committees Republicans will serve. Miller went even further than Busch While Republicans are hoping to pick Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in bringing in a new generation of lead- up five seats in the Senate, many Demo- ers by naming two first-term senators in crats believe that Republicans could pick For more info on sponsorships & The Mikulis Family and tickets, please contact Jen Grieb [email protected], 410-313-6174 their 30s as vice chairs of major standing up as few as two or three Senate seats. If www.cac-hc.org committees. Like Del. Clarence Lam, they do, there is a possibility that Sen. 37, who won the nomination to succeed Gail Bates, the Western Howard County Kasemeyer, they are part of a Senate that Republican who faces Democrat Katie will be decidedly younger and more pro- Fry Hester in the fall, could get the bud- gressive. Almost all the senators who are get committee assignment she has long www.cac-hc.org leaving voluntarily or by defeat are being wanted after her three terms on the House replaced by senators who are younger, Appropriations Committee.

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off-the-shelf software, cloud migration prime or a subcontractor on the upcoming and data-center consolidation are likely SeaPort-NxG, currently released on www. to be emphasized.” fbo.gov. However, all industries benefit from A unique vehicle surging in use is the the spending surge in August and Septem- Other Transactional Authority (OTA), ber, including engineering, construction, which the Department of Defense used staffing, training, services and products. to spend $412 million in fiscal 2017, up A critical tool affecting a company’s from under $250 million in 2016 and a probability of winning is the type of con- scant $3.5 million in 2013. This is a risky tract vehicle preferred by the agency’s vehicle, because it inherently bypasses What’s Different for Fiscal contracting and acquisition decision-mak- most of the safeguards built into typical ers. This may be through the ubiquitous vehicles governed by the Federal Acqui- Year-End 2018 Contracting GSA Schedule contracts widely used to sition Regulations. purchase up to 10% of the services and Instead of individual companies, the Trends products by the federal government. military often uses a variety of consortia OTAs to encourage nontraditional defense After five years of continuing resolu- contracts that currently have incumbent Most Purchases contractors to develop innovative tech- nologies. However, traditional defense tions and a government shutdown earlier contractors providing the products or ser- The other 90% of purchases may be contractors are eyeing this vehicle as a in 2018, the federal government has more vices, most are new opportunities without made through a variety of types of con- golden ticket for fiscal year-end spending funds this year to spend than in recent an incumbent. tracts, from the multi-year indefinite-deliv- as well. memory. ery-indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to Annual budgets increased by more Proactive Process multiple-award contracts (MACs), job-or- than 10% for the departments of Defense, These SSNs and RFIs are mandated der contracts (JOCs) or other govern- Total Package Commerce, Transportation, Homeland market research where the buyers are ment-speak terms and related acronyms. In As we rush headlong into the end of Security, and Health and Human Services researching what types of businesses are any case, it is imperative that a business- this unique 2018 fiscal year, all companies in the $1.3 trillion fiscal 2018 funding available to provide the services or prod- person identify the preferred contract wishing to see an uptick in their federal package. Contracting funds increased by ucts, and of those, where do they fit in the vehicle of the targeted customer and take contracts would be well-served to analyze $143 billion, with Defense seeing $80 large vs. small business size standards. all necessary steps to obtain that contract. every targeted customer for remaining billion and civilian agencies $63 billion. Once publicly posted, normally for two- As an example, if one is targeting budget finds, unfilled sources sought The federal fiscal year ends on Sept. to-four weeks, the notices are archived and Navy customers for a range of services, the notice contracts and preferred contract 30, with the spending during the final quar- not easily found — unless one knows how preferred vehicle is the Seaport-E contract. vehicles. ter from July 1 through Sept. 30 known as to search for them in www.fbo.gov. This contract started with 21 prime con- Combining these variables, creating the year-end frenzy. The use-it-or-lose-it Contractors large and small that have tractors, and those ranks have swollen to a “packaged” offering meeting specific federal spending policy promotes this put into place a proactive marketing more than 4,000 large and small business needs, reaching out to decision-makers and typical July–September rush. This year is process, consistently reaching out to de- primes in an extremely competitive envi- presenting the desired scope of work, as projected to be more of a crunch to spend cision-makers all year long, will have the ronment; however, if a business does not well as offering crystal-clear deliverables, the remaining budgeted funds, because of highest probability of winning the targeted hold that contract or cannot subcontract a project timeline, competitive pricing the slower than normal start, as well as a contracts, as opposed to those business to another company that is a prime, it will and proof of matching past-performance, larger bucket of taxpayer dollars. people who simply chase the request for be virtually impossible to do business with opens the door to winning fiscal year-end Informed contractors are eyeing con- proposal (RFP) when it is posted. the Navy this year. business. tract opportunities that have been posted Bloomberg Government recently As a heads up, the Naval Sea Systems in FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) as sources stated in its “Five Trends That Will Shape Command (NAVSEA) confirmed that Gloria Larkin is president and CEO of sought notices (SSNs) or requests for in- Federal Contracting in 2018” report that the SeaPort-E Multiple Award Contract TargetGov, in Linthicum, and a national formation (RFIs) since January or earlier. typically 40% of all information technol- vehicle will be ending in 2019 and will expert in business development in the More than 2,500 new SSNs and RFIs are ogy (IT) contracts are awarded in the last be replaced with SeaPort Next Generation government markets. Email glorialarkin@ listed every month, totaling more than quarter of the federal fiscal year. Also (SeaPort-NxG). For service companies targetgov.com, visit www.targetgov.com 17,000 in the last six months. mentioned was “Cybersecurity, shared planning to grow Navy business in 2019 or call toll-free 1-866-579-1346 for more While these listings cover some services, agile development, commercial and later, it will be imperative to be a information. Awarded Contracts The following information regarding awarded contracts can be used to develop https://keanyproduce.com prime contractor, subcontractor and teaming partner relationships on these and other • L-3 Chesapeake Sciences Corp., Millersville, won a $9,830,083 contract from opportunities. For more information, call TargetGov at 410-579-1346. the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., to exercise options to produce • American Electronics, California; Aviation Systems Engineering, Lexington TB-34X towed arrays and cable assemblies. www2.l3t.com/csc/contact.aspx Park; Eagle Systems, California; FEDITC, Rockville; Precise Systems, Lexington • Leidos Innovations Corp., Gaithersburg, won a $14,133,010 contract from Park; Research & Engineering Development, California; Rollout Systems, Califor- The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., to exercise the options for nia; and 14 other companies won a $960 million contract from the Naval Air Systems integrated logistic support, fleet support and life-cycle-sustainment of the Navy’s Command, Patuxent River, to provide program management support services for Surface Ship Undersea Warfare systems. www.leidos.com the Naval Air Systems Command. The services are to include leading, facilitating • Lockheed Martin Corp., Baltimore, won a $7,161,765 contract from the Defense and ensuring the strategic planning, implementation, coordination, integration and Logistics Agency Aviation, Richmond, Va., to add 97 consumable and depot-level evaluation of programmatic activities and administrative systems for NAVAIR-man- repairable national stock numbers for various weapon systems. www.lockheedmar- aged programs. https://amelexinc.com/contact, www.asec-incorporated.com, www. tin.com/en-us/index.html eaglesystemsinc.com, www.feditc.com/contact.html, www.goprecise.com, www. • Lockheed Martin Corp., Baltimore, won an $8,328,740 contract from the red-inc.us/contact-us/location and www.rolloutsys.com/contact-us Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, Port Hueneme, Calif., for • BAE Systems Technology, Rockville; KeyW Corp., Hanover; LEIDOS Innovations services required to maintain and support Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ships. Corp., Gaithersburg; and 13 other companies won a $7.5 billion contract from the Services are to include program planning and control, resource management, cost Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, National Capital Re- and schedule control, installation and modernization, software development and gion, for systems engineering, technology and innovation. www.baesystems.com/ testing, and training support. www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html en/our-company, www.keywcorp.com/contact-us and www.leidos.com/contact • Motorola Solutions, Linthicum Heights, and four other companies, won a $495 • Five Directions, Columbia, won a $7,432,710 contract from the Space and million contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, for research and development for land mobile radio supplies and services. www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us.html of data-driven cyberhunting tools for real-time cyberthreat detection, characteriza- • Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Annapolis, won a $14,304,010 contract from tion and protection with enterprise-scale networks. www.fivedirections.com/Site/ the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., to exercise options for the Five_Directions.html fabrication, testing, production and delivery of AN/AQS-24C mine hunting sonar • Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, systems. www.northropgrumman.com/ContactUs/Pages/default.aspx Bethesda, won a $60,929,242 contract from the U.S. Army Medical Research Ac- • Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, won a $35,093,943 quisition Activity to conduct comprehensive characterization of the epidemiology contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, of infectious pathogens of U.S. Military interest. www.hjf.org/contact Ohio, for arrays at Commercial Timescales IV program. The contract provides for • Interior Contract Solutions, Annapolis, won a $328,085 contract from the Army development of an advanced ground-based demonstration antenna with a software National Guard Bureau Agency, Havre de Grace, for the supply and installation of mode development kit. www.northropgrumman.com/ContactUs/Pages/default.aspx modular and freestanding furniture, consisting of desks and chairs, classroom and • Planned Systems International, Columbia, won an $11,065,098 contract from break room tables and chairs, and office furnishings throughout the facility. www. the Defense Health Agency, Contract Operations – Health Information Technology, icsinteriors.com San Antonio, Texas, for the maintenance and sustainment, code enhancements, • KBRwyle Technology Solutions, Columbia, won a $7,063,036 contract from maintenance of current functional requirements, support of transition to production, the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., for secure facility operations, code management and documentation as required. www.plan-sys.com/contact-us maintenance and security. https://kbr.com/markets/government/kbr-wyle • TATCO Services, La Plata, and three other companies, won a $10 million • Keany Produce Co., Landover, won a $40,495,398 contract from the Defense contract from the Army Corps of Engineers and will compete for each task order Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, to supply fruits and vegetables. of the contract for janitorial services. www.tatcoservices.com The Business Monthly August 2018 Page 17

Enterprising Women

Clarks’ Fairy Godmother Resembles Mother and Daughter

By Becky Mangus, Publisher to fame. In 2004, two years after opening ter Nora graduated from the University of Clark’s Elioak Farm, she saw announced Delaware with an agriculture degree and “The challenge excites me,” said Mar- in the Baltimore Sun that someone was took over the produce and cattle compo- tha Clark, owner and founder of Clark’s buying the pumpkin coach from the shut- nent of the farm. Elioak Farm in Ellicott City, when explain- tered Enchanted Forest amusement park, Although Crist knew she wanted to ing she had 400 special visitors coming and she proceeded to track that person have a job that was outside, “farming the next day. That also encompasses what down. It wasn’t an easy purchase, “but I wasn’t a vibrant concern when I was she defined as an enterprising woman: felt like this was the right place [for it] to growing up. We sold corn from the back Being aware, being open to opportunity be,” she said. It did require a good amount of a truck, but I didn’t realize there was a and being resourceful. career here.” “The fun part is the resourcefulness Seeing her mother with the petting of figuring how to make things happen,” farm, the Enchanted Forest structures and said Clark. “I never say, ‘It can’t be done’; the pumpkin patch, she realized there was I figure out how it can.” a living to be made on the farm on which The story of Clark’s Elioak Farm — she was raised. However, she knew she the petting farm, the Enchanted Forest wanted to do something on her own and structures, the produce stand and the meat recognized that the produce and cattle products — is a story about two enterpris- were a good choice for her. “It was right ing women. Each of the women — mother, at the time of the local farm craze, and we Martha, and daughter, Nora Crist — is had 30 cows. I was ready to take over the a unique story in itself. However, to tell produce side but didn’t know anything them together makes it clear that, in this about it,” said Crist. “So I learned by the case, the acorn did not fall far from the Above: Nora Crist at seat of my pants and a lot of trial and error. tree. her produce stand on For example, I never thought I would like After college, Clark worked in state Rt. 108. pigs; now I love them.” government for 10 years in areas concen- Left: Martha Clark on Having tested several different prod- trating on women’s and children’s issues, Trusty the Tractor. ucts, Crist whittled it down to produce, and then for the Maryland Commission for cattle and pigs. “I keep busy between three Women. It was planned that her brother the adventure began,” farming operations and keeping some would work the farm side, who has since Clark said, which includ- people employed year-round,” she said. relocated the dairy farm to Georgia, and ed how to get it all to the “Another challenge is finding skilled labor. she would go the political route (her father farm. “But the people I Most people around here haven’t grown up was State Sen. James Clark). “I was very met were tremendous, farming so it is difficult. Labor makes or involved with women’s issues and was and I would do it again.” breaks us, and I like working with young exposed to very amazing women,” said With enterprising peo- people who have passion.” Clark, who credits her own strength and ple, there is always a Crist credits her mother for a lot of fortitude with being around those influen- “next.” “I am open to what she has learned. “I’ve learned a lot tial and successful individuals. things, and sometimes I and have a lot more to learn, especially She then married, had children and create my ‘next’ things,” working with different personalities. I lean worked with her husband in his business. said Clark. The pumpkin on my mom a lot. I am an employee to her When he passed away in 2000, she moved of ingenuity to figure out how to get the season is the farm’s busiest time, but and an employer to others. I have a new back to the family farm and realized she coach around the Baltimore Beltway. during the winter months, while the pet- respect for her.” needed something to do. “I don’t like taking risks, but that is ting farm is closed, she has written books, In February 2002, the popular Cider where resourcefulness comes in,” said including a history of the Enchanted Forest Enterprising Mill Farm, in Elkridge, closed down. Clark. “Growing up with parents from and two children’s books about the petting “When the Mill closed down, there was a the Depression you learn how to do things farm. After all the rain that Howard County Tendencies massive void there for children[’s activi- yourself, but you also know what you can’t has experienced this spring, she also jok- Asked if she considered herself an ties] in this end of the county,” said Clark. do and when you need help. ingly said, “Perhaps I’ll put a bubble over enterprising women, Crist said, “I didn’t “I thought our location would be perfect “No decision is irreversible,” she the farm.” before, but if I sit down and look at the [for that type of family fun], and I bought said. “In my life, I decide what to do and definition, I begin to fall into that category. a lot at the Cider Mill’s auction.” By Sep- then figure out how to do it. If it doesn’t Generations of I see my mom is enterprising, she sees the tember of the same year, Clark’s Elioak work, then I change and go in a different big picture. She is a new idea person. As I Farm opened. Being resourceful even direction.” Farming get older, I see myself moving toward that then, Clark also got the Mill’s “Rolodex” Once the coach was ensconced at “I take credit for being the first person direction.” when she brought on one of its former staff Clark’s Elioak Farm, at that time mostly [in the area] to sell sweet corn on the side Crist also believes it is important to do members who had worked with schools a children’s petting farm, Clark realized of the road when I was 14 years old,” said due diligence. “I love problem-solving and and other tour directors over the years. how fitting it was for it to be there. “So, I Clark. The Clark farm has been around analyzing,” she said. “Farming is different went to Kimco [property owners of the En- for more than two centuries, raising crops every year even if you do the same thing — Next Stage Is a chanted Forest] and asked for more of the and a variety of animals, primarily cattle. this spring, with all the rain, for example. Enchanted Forest pieces.” Kimco agreed, When her father passed away in 2006, she Consumer trends also change. It is always Pumpkin Coach with one stipulation: She had to take them inherited the cattle that he had been selling a challenge, even when you think you have Not many people get to say that a all — all but the Ole King Cole, who is still to outlets. “I thought it made sense to pro- a handle on it.” pumpkin coach was the next step in their located at what’s now the Enchanted For- cess and sell them right here, ourselves,” On her grandfather’s memorial stone, which is what she did. In 2009, her daugh- success. But Clark does hold that claim est Shopping Center on Route 40. “Then See Clarks, page 21 Page 18 August 2018 The Business Monthly Crematory Owner Is Candid About Business at ‘The End’

By Susan Kim, Staff Writer Her previous career path, in ad- The Price of Ashes dition to working with racehorses, Working with her business partner, Bev Heckrotte, owner of included working as an emergency Sheila Curry, Heckrotte charges $995 Going Home Cremation Services medical technician for 15 years for a cremation in central Maryland, in Woodbine, once had a friend and as an Automotive Service and $1,595 for bodies they pick up from diagnosed with end-stage ovarian Excellence (ASE) Certified Me- Washington, D.C., or northern Virginia. cancer. “I stayed with her the last chanic for many years. She also That price includes everything but the cost four months she was alive,” Heck- has been an instructor for the Red of the death certificate, including a basic rotte said. “She wanted to make Cross and the American Heart black vinyl box for the cremains. Other, funeral arrangements, so we went Association. display-type urns can be ordered from to a traditional funeral home.” After finishing mortuary school, various companies through Heckrotte. They were greeted by an she completed 1,000 hours as an The cost for cremating pets is based undertaker straight out of a ste- apprentice in a full-service funeral on size and weight, with pets up to five reotypical movie, she said, “a home, then obtained her morti- pounds costing $75, upward to $145. guy with no expression wearing cian’s license. As she worked in a black suit who walked with you the funeral home business, she The drive to the crematory, through down a dark hallway into his still- kept seeing more and more re- wooded roads in western Howard County, kind-of-dark office.” quests for cremations. By 2001, is a peaceful one, and that mood often car- There was nothing soothing determined to become Maryland’s ries forth as grieving people walk into the about the experience, Heckrotte first direct cremation provider not offices to meet with Heckrotte, who offers recalled, much less humorous. affiliated with a funeral home, she a reassuring presence as she explains how “My friend did not have a stick Bev Heckrotte and Sheila Curry with their beloved dogs. founded Going Home Cremation she picks up bodies from homes, nursing of hair on her head, so we were trying to at that time the only place in Maryland Services. homes, hospitals or medical examiners. joke around with him by saying, ‘We want to offer such a program. She put herself She then also started a second, sepa- Going Home Cremation does about 850 to make sure her hair looks all right.’” through school by training racehorses rate crematory business for pets, All Pet to 1,000 cremations a year, and Heckrotte He was having no part of their joke. during the day and attending classes in Crematory. “We do a lot of pets,” said is on call 24/7. “There’s no such thing as “His whole attitude was like he was the the late afternoon and evening. Heckrotte, “everything from goldfish to a holiday, no such thing as a day off,” she one dying, not her,” said Heckrotte. At “I was at the track at 5 or 5:30 a.m., frogs.” said. that moment, she realized: “I could do and around 3 p.m. I’d go to school, and A look at the statistics related to The crematory machines, called “re- this so much better.” I’d be there until the last class ended at human cremations shows, in part, why torts,” are completely separate for pets 10:50 at night. The program is a two-year Heckrotte’s business is flourishing. In and humans. It is illegal to cremate more Rigorous Studies program, and I did it in a year and a half.” 1990 the cremation rate was a little over than one person at a time. And, while it’s 10%. In 2000, it was up to 21%. In 2010 legal to cremate more than one pet at a Within weeks after her friend died, That was in 1997 and, Heckrotte said, 8170 Lark Brown Road it was almost 36%, and some estimates time, Heckrotte does not. Instead, she Heckrotte started mortuary school at the “I’m still the fastest student ever to get project that, by 2020, the cremation rate Community College of Baltimore County, through that program in itsSuite history.” 102 honors a “one in-one out” policy for pets, Elkridge MD 21075 will hover around 50%. 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By April Force Pardoe while working, you’ll need a large desk door. If you can’t avoid window glare on for seeing what you are working on. surface. All of these things determine what your monitor, consider window coverings Task lighting is key in an office. Make Having a home of- furnishings you will need. that you can adjust based on the light. sure your lighting is focused on the tasks fice is becoming more Make a list of items you will want out After you find the right size desk, you’ll be taking on. A directional desk light common now as more on your desk and think about what you can make sure it has the amount of and type will allow you to focus the light as needed. people work remotely for store below the desk in pull-outs for easy of storage you need to work best. There’s For a softer look, consider a table lamp on a company or run their access. This will give you more desktop a lot of well-made and great looking office a desk. own business. Function space, which is especially important in a furniture, but without considering how you If you have upper cabinets on your is always first when it comes to designing small space. work, even the best looking pieces will be desk, consider under-cabinet lighting (like any room, but is especially important in a Next, make a list of what you can useless. you would use in a kitchen) to illuminate home office, where you need to maximize store in drawers or cabinets. Make sure your space. Placing those on a dimmer will efficiency. your furniture has enough storage for make the light comfortable at all hours. those items. If you will be storing many Activities If you have shelving in your office Do you need more than a desk in your small items in open shelves, consider for display purposes, consider lighting Function office? A table and chairs for meetings? A bins to hold those items and select ones that as well. There’s no reason why your When you begin designing your office, comfortable chair to sit in when reviewing that complement the décor of the room. office can’t have a bit of non-functional think about what you need to store, how files or writing, or for guests or clients? It’s best to select the bins after you know accessories or mementos that make you you like to store it, what you need direct A space to prepare presentations or files what they will hold so you purchase the smile while you work. access to from your chair and how you for jobs? Think beyond the desk when right size container. prefer to work. considering your needs. For example, if you have many hang- Measure your office and create a Hide It ing files, you’ll need file drawers. If you simple space plan with various desk sizes A slew of cords stretched across a desk need to access them throughout the day, so you know what will fit in your space. Windows or floor is rather unappealing and not very they should be near your chair. Consider where you will place your desk Even if screen glare isn’t a concern, safe. If you have a lot of desktop items that If you like to see your files, you may in relation to the door and windows. Win- consider window coverings for your of- need to be plugged in, consider adding a want space on top of your desk to stack dows can cause a glare on your monitor fice to block heat in the summer and cool pop-up outlet strip to the top of your desk. files. If you like to spread your papers out and you may not want your back to the air in the winter, protect your furniture Place that in a corner so it’s out of the way from sunlight and provide privacy when but accessible. needed. Lined roman shades are a great You can also run cords down furniture Sherri Collins-Witzke, Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home option for a home office — practical and legs and gather them with small clips to attractive. keep them neat and connect them to a zip Sherri Collins-Witzke, CFSP, CCSP, has been managing our fam- strip outlet. Labeling the cords on the out- ily owned funeral home as a third generation licensed mortician. She let will help if you need to quickly unplug is a licensed Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, and Certified Cre- Lighting something. mation Services Provider, completing extensive traning in the funeral Lighting your space well increases Designing an effective home office can industry. productivity. A single ceiling light doesn’t be easily achieved with planning, think- Sherri is active in the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association sufficiently light an office. There will be (MSFDA), serving four terms on their Board of Directors, currently ing and preparation. Once your office is shadows and no direct light on your desk See Designing, page 21 Vice President, and is a member of the National Funeral Directors As- sociation (NFDA) and the MSFDA Disaster Response Team. She has served on the steer- ing committee for the Taste of Howard County to benefit the Gilchrist Center for hospice care for over 15 years. Sherri is a graduate of Leadership Howard County, class of 2007. As a volunteer, Sherri is currently vice chair of the board of directors for Blossoms of Hope, raising funds and awareness for local charities, including the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center in Howard County. They also work to beautify the county by planting trees in memory of, or in honor of, your loved one. Sherri works with many other nonprofits that include the Arc of Howard County, Business Women’s Network, Leadership Howard County, The Lutheran Village at Mill- er’s Grant, and the Howard County Heart Ball for the American Heart Association on committees to better our community. If there is an event or group that would like information about funeral planning, please let us know and we will gladly arrange for a funeral director, at no charge, to assist you and your program. — 410-465-2848, www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com

Gloria Larkin, TargetGov Clients all over the country seek out Gloria Larkin, the nationally-recognized government contracting consultant and business development expert, and her company, TargetGov, when they want to see accelerated success in the federal marketplace. Candice E. Mumpower, Commercial Insurance Management Inc. TargetGov offers the exclusive Federal Acceleration Strategies and Tactics (FAST™) Process, the KickStart Program™, Candice E. Mumpower is the President/CEO of Commercial Capability Statements, certification services, capture, and expert Insurance Managers Inc. (CIM). Born in Howard County General federal contracting services. TargetGov celebrated its 20th Hospital, she has spent the majority of her life in the Howard County anniversary in 2017. In the past 6 years, clients have won over $4 school system and has dedicated 16 years working with the valued billion in federal contracts. clients of CIM. TargetGov also provides advanced training for contracting professionals through When she is not in the office, she is having fun with her family. the on-demand webinars and virtual business tools. TargetGov is proud to be National She juggles her schedule daily to comply with the demands of raising 8(a)’s Education Associate and is currently offering bi-monthly webinars as a part of the a family with two pre-teens and offering them the same activities she National 8(a) Webinar series powered by TargetGov. had growing up. The activities her children experience include gymnastics, dance, piano, Gloria contributes to The Business Monthly through her monthly column and taekwondo, baseball, basketball and camps including horseback riding, Outrageous and frequently speaks at industry conferences nationwide. Her two books, “The Basic Guide other sports camps. to Government Contracting” and the “Veterans Guide to Federal Contracting” are used When she does have an hour or two, she enjoys playing the piano, yoga, catching the by successful federal contractors and government personnel alike. She also serves as the latest Marvel flicks and gardening. past Chairman of the Educational Foundation Board of Directors for Women Impacting In 2017, CIM was awarded the Howard County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Public Policy (WIPP), a non-partisan organization representing over 6,200,000 business Small Business of the Year award at the Signature Event. In 2018, the Small Business women nationwide. Administration in Baltimore awarded CIM the Veteran Owned — 410-579-1346, ext. 325 Small Business Award at its annual meeting in June. [email protected] — 410-799-2142, www.targetgov.com [email protected]; www.businsure.com Page 20 August 2018 The Business Monthly

Joan Schnorf, Fitness Together Ellicott City After countless fly-by-night fitness programs failed to produce solid results – or results, period – former stay-at-home mom and sav- vy businesswoman Joan Schnorf sought exercise satisfaction at Fit- ness Together Ellicott City. Smithey Law Group Opens in Annapolis Not only did she get a balanced workout, but she bought the busi- Smithey Law Group, a practice focusing exclusively on employment law, has ness. opened in West Annapolis. Led by Partner and Founder Joyce Smithey, the practice Now, eight years later, the Kansas State University and Leader- covers issues related to wages, discrimination, sexual harassment and abuse, contract ship Howard County graduate has transformed the studio into one of the franchise’s top producers. and severance negotiations, equal pay, medical leave and more. Smithey also handles It’s easy to see why. Training at Fitness Together Ellicott City is delivered one-on- high-profile class and collective actions involving wage and hour violations. one in private training suites with a personal trainer. Sessions are by appointment only, so Smithey spent more than a decade as Chair of the Labor and Employment Practice there are no crowds, no distractions, and no waiting. The studio’s certified fitness trainers Group at the Annapolis office of Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC and has garnered more are committed to helping clients achieve their ideal body type by emphasizing a healthy than 18 years of diverse employment law experience. Two associates join Smithey, diet, daily workout routines, and a positive attitude. both of whom worked with her at Rifkin Weiner Livingston: Reuben Wolfson, who Joan, a member of the Howard County Chamber and Business Women’s Network, received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and focuses on employ- understands expanding her client base is directly related to her desire to improve people’s ment law; and Anton Marino, who received his J.D. from the University of Maryland lives. By delivering a quality program, an open and expanded facility, and – most impor- Francis King Carey School of Law and focuses on employment discrimination and tantly – stellar customer service, Joan and the Fitness Together team produce winning whistleblower matters. results on a daily basis. Call to arrange your free consultation today. Psychiatrist Develops Audio Program About — 410-750-2228, Mental Illness Among High Achievers www.fitnesstogether.com/ellicottcity Stephanie Durruthy, board certified psychiatrist and distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, has developed an educational resource that address- es the misperception that being successful and high functioning provides a natural immunity from acquiring a mental illness. In her latest educational program, “She Is Not Mentally Ill: Tools for Supporters Navigating Stigma,” Durruthy demystifies the topic of mental illness to provide tools Maria Hester, Tech Treats, LLC for understanding and communication. Individuals looking to purchase the program Maria Hester developed a love for technology 10 years ago while can do so by visiting https://mindsupport.com/store. on her quest to transform her patient empowerment book, “Your Family Medical Record: An Interactive Guide to Getting the Best Bright Minds Foundation Hires Crammond Care,” into a mobile app to equip patients with tools to help them Bright Minds, the official foundation of the Howard County Public School System, communicate more effectively with their physicians and optimize the has appointed Liz Crammond as executive director. Crammond most recently served care they receive. However, the cost of creating this app was nearly prohibitive, which led to her search for a more cost-effective alter- as development and grants manager with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. native to mobile app creation which was also easy enough for even the non-techie to master. After finding the perfect alternative for herself, she realized that there were many others who shared her desire to create professional mobile apps for their products and businesses, and do so affordably. Through years of research, she subsequently found other vital technologies that, just as mobile apps, could be obtained inexpensively and incorporated into businesses seam- lessly. Today, Tech Treats, LLC offers artificial intelligence mobile apps and chatbots, branding videos, SMS texting services, website creation and digital marketing services thru its various partnerships in the United States and around the world. Maria Hester started Tech Treats, LLC, a family-owned business, with a mission to equip small- and medium-size businesses with substantial discounts on the same technology used by their larger, more successful competitors, with a goal of helping to level the playing field for many struggling businesses. Her commitment to making a difference goes far beyond technology, as 40% of the profits will “Smiling is a lifetime memory, let us capture your beautiful smile” be donated to charity. — 888-APPS-123, [email protected], 25% discount for first-time customers www.TechTreats.Solutions RDJ Photography, LLC • 410-999-4660

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Crematory ness of mortality is the presence of her Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Duke, who will MBAM Brewing Event from page 18 be on hand for dog lovers who request him. a practice that is valued by grieving pet Duke has become a huge part of how Set for Ellicott City in owners. Heckrotte helps people cope with grief, she said. “When he sees somebody starting to cry, he sits close to them, and sometimes Late August Wait, Was That rests his head in their lap.” Funny? Whether Duke is present or not, in a For those open to humor, Heckrotte’s short time, Heckrotte gains your trust and REVIVE!, a Brewers Association of Brewery and restaurant pairings for candid talk about cremation can be laced teaches you how to talk about death in a Maryland (BAM) event in its inaugural REVIVE! include the following (among with jokes. But she is careful and sensitive way that doesn’t make you feel like Her- year, will be hosted at the picturesque others). about when to share a joke. When someone man Munster. She estimates up to 80% of Shrine of St. Anthony, in Ellicott City, on • Barley & Hops Microbrewery & Grill, asks how business is, Heckrotte might her business comes via word-of-mouth. Saturday, Aug. 25. The evening celebra- Frederick, paired with White Oak Tavern, respond: “Dead.” Then she smiles and “People come in here and want to tell tion of craft beer and cuisine features 2017 Ellicott City goes on to say that, actually, the business their story,” she said, and sometimes those Maryland Craft Beer Competition gold • DuClaw Brewing Co., Baltimore, of cremation is alive and well. stories are heart-wrenching. “We have the medal beers paired with bite-sized culinary paired with Hamilton Tavern, Baltimore She and Curry have hats that say: opioid epidemic now. We cremated nine creations from handpicked Maryland chefs • Jailbreak Brewing, Laurel, paired with “Going Home Cremations: Make an Ash kids last week who were under the age of and restaurants. Roasthouse Pub, Frederick of Yourself.” (They don’t wear them all 25.” The event offers curated tastings to • Manor Hill Brewing, Ellicott City, the time.) But most times, families leave smil- attendees in a more formal and intimate paired with Owen’s Ordinary, North Another option to help lift the heavi- ing, whether it’s from Heckrotte’s gentle environment, where they can appreciate Bethesda humor or from being greeted by Duke. “I the nuance of paired flavors and the dif- • Union Craft Brewing, Baltimore, have to say this about Bev,” said Curry. ferent approaches to the pairing elements paired with Dylan’s Oyster Cellar, Balti- Clarks “When she started this business, she of beer and food. According to Patrick more from page 17 vowed she was never going to be like that Fanning, owner and corporate chef of High Purchase tickets and learn more about funeral director. And she isn’t. She shows Spot Gastropub, in Cambridge, REVIVE! the pairings by visiting foodbeerrevive. which is on the farm, the words “Never people how to relax and not be afraid of “allows local chefs and local breweries to com or via the Brewers Association of Sell the Land” are engraved. Is that some- this process.” showcase themselves and local products Maryland Facebook and Instagram pages. thing also ingrained in her? to the public in a fun and inviting way.” Crist said, “It was never a question; it was always assumed.” But, she is not going away. “Call it obligation, but I love it here. Designing I want to see the whole farm [540 acres] from page 19 viable, to see it be productive. And, I am getting more involved in the community, functional, consider adding a few personal slowly joining other agricultural organiza- touches to make it feel like yours. Celebrating tions and being part of that vitality.” Being enterprising seems to be a seven- April Force Pardoe, AKBD, is an inte- in Business generation trait, with both Clark and Crist rior designer and owner of April Force Years adeptly and proudly continuing the family Pardoe Interiors. She can be reached at tradition. 410-782-0762. 106 Our Family

Beth Brigham, Commercial Insurance Managers Inc. has been Beth has not always been in the insurance world. She spent time serving your in the U.S. Coast Guard, served Elizabeth Dole, Secretary of Trans- portation, and was the first female Quarters manager. family for four As a civilian she landed in sales, business development and mar- keting in the information technology (IT) industry. Her networking Sherri Collins-Witzke CFSP, CCSP (President), generations. ability is aggressive, persuasive and charming. Her clients appreci- right, and daughter Samantha Logan, CCSP ate her because they know that she has a passion for serving them, (Vice President and Licensed Mortician) solving their insurance problems and standing strong to serve them. Beth is an excellent addition to client HR staff in solving employee problems.

She came to Commercial Insurance Managers Inc. in 2010 not expecting to like working in insurance. Today she is driven and loves her insurance work so much, her cli- ents and employees benefit from the extra hours she contributes to their problemsolving. Beth has proven to be an exceptional friend to her clients. — 410-799-2142, [email protected]; www.businsure.com Caring Service Since 1921

CREMATIONS v FUNERALS v PREARRANGEMENTS Kathy O’Donovan, Commercial Insurance Managers Inc. As a University of Maryland graduate with a degree in Journal- ism, Kathy O’Donovan was unsure of what professional path to pur- 4112 Old Columbia Pike Ellicott City, MD 21043 sue in life. Finding most entry level Journalism positions mundane, Kathy entered the world of insurance and has never looked back. www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com

She helped her late husband grow a successful commercial insur- 410.465.2848 ance agency more than 35 years ago and “retired” from the agency when her twins were two years old. During this period Kathy spent her time raising her children, pursuing her love of horses and volunteering at a Howard County nonprofit aimed at preventing homelessness where she continues to be actively involved today.

Once her twins were 17, the call of the workplace and love of insurance was once facebook.com/BizMonthly again a viable and exciting option. Kathy has enthusiastically returned to the world of The commercial insurance and is enjoying interacting with her clients and co-workers while still enjoying her teens and and her love of fox chasing with the Howard County Iron Bridge Hunt Club, proving it’s never too late for a second act. Monthly — 410-727-4009, [email protected]; www.businsure.com www.bizmonthly.com @bizmonthly Page 22 August 2018 The Business Monthly Live! Hotel Opens, Adds More Options at Arundel Mills

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ers, which mimic cellphone towers, have unknown numbers, even if from your been discovered in the Washington, D.C., local exchange, and consider banning area, and are probably being used by cellphones from important meetings, foreign intelligence agencies. They trick even with your family, so your brains can cellphones into connecting, thus enabling run on full capacity. the catchers to collect calls, texts and data Now, where did I put that darned streams. phone? One popular brand, StingRay, is also used by police to target criminals, but Cliff Feldwick is owner of Riverside this report focused on probable attempts Computing and does PC troubleshooting, to listen to high government officials. network setups and data retrieval for Again, what a surprise. small companies, when not searching for Reasons to Lose Your So, are you ready to take that phone missing brain cells. He may be reached at and run it over a few times with a pick- 410-880-0171 or at [email protected]. Smartphone up truck? Probably not, but understand Older columns are available at http:// the downsides. Don’t answer calls from feldwick.com. Suggesting that it might be a good idea Texas at Austin have determined that the to lose an expensive electronic device may presence of your smartphone in the same not seem like the best advice you’ve ever room will diminish your memory and been offered. Still, I suggest you follow reasoning capacities, even if it is in your these finer points and consider. pocket and not in your face. To quote the abstract of their paper: Twitter “Although these devices have im- mense potential to improve welfare, Some people have resolutely refused their persistent presence may come at a to get on Twitter. I’m one of them. cognitive cost. In this research, we test When it started, I looked at it and the “brain drain” hypothesis that the mere said, “This is a haven for egomaniacs How (and Why) to Optimize presence of one’s own smartphone may and narcissists.” The constant rants of occupy limited-capacity cognitive re- the Twitterer-in-Chief have more than sources, thereby leaving fewer resources Your Business on BBB confirmed that viewpoint; but there are available for other tasks and undercutting other reasons to stay away, with bogus cognitive performance. accounts and spam being among them. As a business owner, you want to Keep consistent “Results from two experiments indi- In the ongoing purge of fake Twitter maximize the digital presence for your Also know that to maximize the search cate that even when people are successful accounts, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry business in every way you can. engine optimization for your business, the at maintaining sustained attention — as lost more than 3 million followers each, Take search results, for instance. name of your company and your address when avoiding the temptation to check in one week. The fact that their accounts Having your website show up at the top of should match on every listing you have, their phones — the mere presence of are the two most popular on Twitter tells organic results in popular search engines including your profile on bbb.org. For these devices reduces available cognitive you pretty much all you need to know. is great. But showing up in multiple plac- example, if you list your address as “Main capacity. Moreover, these cognitive costs Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey also es on search engine results? That’s even St.” (note the abbreviation) on bbb.org, are highest for those highest in smart- lost more than a million; and politicians better. be sure not to use ‘Main Street” on your phone dependence.” are upset that their followers are being A great way to get more real estate in Facebook page. The experiments involved more than purged as well, as Twitter suspends an organic search is through your BBB 800 people and studied different types of accounts of people who fail to provide Business Profile. But what if you don’t have Links cognitive capacity — working memory evidence, such as a phone number, that one? No problem — it’s free, and it’s a great Links to your website and social media capacity (short-term memory retention), the account actually belongs to a human way to connect with potential clients. accounts provide content for users and and “fluid intelligence,” the ability to instead of a bot. If you are one of more than 40,000 more ways for web crawlers to discover reason and solve novel problems. The Twitter suspended more than 70 mil- businesses in Greater Maryland with a those sites. maximum effect is when your phone is lion accounts in May and June, and the BBB Business Profile, there are a few out, whether on or off. Next is when it is pace is increasing. Artificial intelligence things you can do to help more people find Be current in your pocket or purse, but only slightly is being used to find accounts that all you when they search, such as optimizing If you’re not BBB Accredited and less. You are smartest when the phone is have the same followers and just retweet it. Every profile is weighted and ranked you haven’t had an interaction with us in another room and totally inaccessible. things from other bogus accounts, instead according to its content. In layman’s terms, recently, check to make sure you have The paper noted that smartphone usage of writing anything themselves. the more optimized your profile is, the a BBB rating. Make it a goal to update has gone from 4% of American adults in Facebook is doing likewise, of better your chances are of ranking higher your information annually to ensure your 2007 to 77% of American adults — and course, with more than 583 million ac- in organic search engine results in Google, Business Profile doesn’t go dormant. 92% of those under 32 — by January 2017. counts tagged as fake and closed down Yahoo and Bing. That would sink your hopes for increased So, if you think people are getting in the first three months of 2018. So, what can you do to optimize your search results. dumber, there might be a reason for that. This is happening way past time for BBB Business Profile? Try these sugges- We can’t promise you that your busi- Especially if they’re checking Twitter. both social media platforms. Both have tions. ness will be No. 1 or show up on the first encouraged (or certainly not policed page in search engine results. However, and discouraged) spam bots and fake Robo Calls Add as much content as you can, includ- by having an optimized BBB Business accounts, in their efforts to boost their Back in May, the FCC levied a $120 ing the following Profile, you create more opportunities for numbers and show user activity, so they million fine, its largest such penalty ever, • Company logo your business to gain exposure — and can up advertising rates. on a Florida man responsible for more • Business overview and product/ser- maybe even new clients. than 100 million spoofed robocalls in just vice categories For more information, or assistance Your Brain three months during 2016. The charac- • Contact information setting up or optimizing your BBB Busi- teristic that most upset the FCC was the • Services or products your company ness Profile on www.bbb.org, call 410- Researchers at the University of spoofing, which is using fake information sells 400-4BBB or try our online chat. to fool recipients’ caller ID, usually by • Hours of operation mimicking their local exchange; the • Service area (helps deliver content rel- Angie Barnett is president and CEO of the Live! practice is known as “neighbor spoofing.” evant to users based on their geo-location) Better Business Bureau of Greater Mary- from page 22 He was convicted of breaking the • Links to your social media accounts land. She can be reached at 410-347-3990 Truth in Caller ID Act (who knew there • Pictures (plus, videos, if you’re BBB and [email protected]. ments. This area also has a fully-equipped accredited) gym, beauty salon and outdoor patio. was such a thing?), with intent to harm or While the rooms are mainly targeted defraud. People who answered were led for gamers in the casino, it is also open to believe that the calls came from well- to the public, with nightly rates ranging known travel companies, such as Expedia The facebook.com/BizMonthly between $210 and $310. or TripAdvisor, and were prompted to Like Live! Casino, Live! Hotel will “Press 1 to learn more about exclusive generate additional gaming revenue vacation offers.” and taxes for the state; construction of Doing so sent you to foreign call Monthly the project added about 550 jobs, and centers, where operators tried to sell them the Event Center gives residents more vacation packages, often involving time- And There’s An App: chances to see big-name entertainers, shares, which were completely unrelated App Store (Biz Monthly) or @bizmonthly such as Dennis Miller, who will appear to the spoofed company. What a surprise. on Saturday, Aug. 25. Google Play (The Business Monthly) Spying Eddie Applefeld is promotions director The Department of Homeland Secu- at WCBM Radio. He can be contacted at rity confirmed in June that International www.bizmonthly.com [email protected]. Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catch- Page 24 August 2018 The Business Monthly

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-.., Local Officials opportunity, bring at least 50 businesses Attend Meet & Greet cards and have your elevator pitch pre- pared. The HCC’s annual Elected Officials Connecting With The HCC: Officially To make yourself and your story Meet & Greet will take place on Aug. 23 Fort Meade memorable, talk about how your product No. 1 at La Palapa Grill & Cantina, on Main or service helped a client; then hand out Last year, the Howard County Street in Ellicott City. Dozens of elected Join the Military Affairs Committee your business cards at each table and Chamber (HCC) was tied for the top officials and candidates for office will (MAC) of the Central Maryland Cham- collect cards from others. You’ll be sure spot on the list of area chambers, appear at the event, including Sen. Ben ber (CMC). As the largest employer to make connections, so follow up with but this year it is the clear No. 1, Cardin, Howard County Executive Allan and economic engine in the state, Fort any potential clients or strategic partners according to the Baltimore Business Kittleman, Howard County Councilman Meade plays a major role in our region, to build on the new connections. Journal (BBJ). The BBJ surveys all Calvin Ball, state senators Gail Bates,and and the MAC is a prime venue for your of the chambers in the area each year, Edward Kasemeyer, and delegates Eric business to build a relationship with the and with more than 735 members this Ebersole, Clarence Lam and Frank Turner. post. The MAC supports several initia- The CMC Can Help year the HCC topped the rankings. tives (see below) and events throughout Are you looking for ways to grow the year. The HCC is only as strong as its County Exec Square your business? As the only tri-county members, and this ranking means To learn more about the MAC, email chamber in Maryland, the CMC focuses we have even more power behind us Off on Sept. 13 [email protected] or on connecting, promoting and supporting as we continue to advocate for our The race for Howard County execu- visit www.centralmarylandchamber.org. businesses throughout Anne Arundel, members. tive is heating up, and we’re here to help Howard and Prince George’s counties. present the candidates’ stances on the is- Post School Supply Contact us to learn more at 410-672-3422 YPN Holds Hot Mixer sues. Join us for the 2018 Howard County Drive and set up an appointment. Executive Candidate Forum on Sept. 13, Our 4th Young Professionals Net- at Turf Valley, Ellicott City, when you’ll The MAC will be collecting back- work of Howard County (YPN) Mixer Events hear from Howard County Executive Al- to-school supplies for the seven public of 2018 was a success. More than 100 For details and registration, visit lan Kittleman and the challenger, Howard schools on Fort Meade. The MAC young professionals networked for www.centralmarylandchamber.org. County Councilman Calvin Ball, as they is accepting donations of supplies or hours at the beautiful luxury apartment • August prepare for the upcoming election. monetary donations. Visit the chamber complex Ten.M.flats, located in Down- 8 Power Connections Breakfast, 7:30 The forum will be moderated by website to learn more. And thank you in town Columbia. New YPN Board of a.m., Maritime Conference Center WJZ Anchorman Vic Carter. Read more advance for your generosity. Directors Chair Matt Anderson took 16 Membership 101, 9 a.m., CMC about the forum, and register at www. a moment to welcome everyone and Conference Room, Odenton howardchamber.com. Power Connections kickstarted what turned into a fun, 23 End-of-Year Bash, 5:30 p.m., productive night. Breakfast Walden Country Club The next YPN event will be part Tix for Signature Event Join us for the Power Connections 24 Young Professionals Cornhole Tour- of the “Celerate” Educational Series Details are forthcoming for this Breakfast, the area’s largest networking nament & Baysox Game, 4 p.m., Prince on Aug. 8, at Loyola University Mary- year’s Signature Event: “Friday Night breakfast of the year, on Wednesday, George’s Stadium land’s Columbia Graduate Center. Live,” which is set for Oct. 5, at Turf Aug. 8, from 7:30–9:30 a.m., at the Mar- • September Local business leaders, including Valley, Ellicott City. The event will itime Conference Center, in Linthicum. 19 Small Business Seminar, 9 a.m., Creig Northrop, Northrop Realty, A feature comedian Greg Schwem, who The event sold out last year with nearly CMC Conference Room, Odenton Long and Foster Company; Cherian will have hundreds of Howard County’s 300 attendees, so be sure to register via 20 Membership 101, 9 a.m., CMC Thomas, Spotluck; and Mary Edwards, best and brightest doubled over with the chamber website. Conference Room, Odenton Worthington Edwards; will talk about laughter with his hilarious take on the At the breakfast, you will have 60 20 Taste of the Region, 5 p.m., Tipton the “Secrets to Selling and Branding 21st century workplace. seconds to talk about your business Airport Yourself — Even if You’re Not in Registration is open at www.how- at your table with seven other people. • October Sales.” ardchamber.com. Then, like musical chairs, you will 18 Membership 101, 9 a.m., CMC move to a new table and get another Conference Room, Odenton 60 seconds to share highlights about 24 Women Mean Business, 11:30 a.m., your business. To make the most of this TBD

does not own any of the village centers — of Oakland Mills and beyond. Oakland Mills has several private landown- There’s a frequently heard adage in I wasn’t surprised when the Weis struggled for years to keep a major brand ers — CA does own multiple facilities in, real estate: “Location. Location. Location.” grocery store in the Oakland Mills Village grocery store. or near, the Oakland Mills Village Center. Well, the Village of Oakland Mills is lo- Center closed earlier this year. And once Most of the nine village centers in Co- They include The Other Barn, which is cated proximate to Downtown Columbia, again the center is without a supermarket, lumbia were planned for and constructed home to the Oakland Mills Community where redevelopment and growth are hap- pening and will continue. That is a benefit just as it was in the early 2000s. at a time when there was little competition Association; The Barn, which houses CA’s to the village going forward. Oakland Mills is not the first village throughout Howard County. Oakland Mills Youth and Teen Center, as well as the Co- There are multiple perspectives on center in Columbia where supermarkets Village Center’s location was intended to lumbia Community Exchange time bank; what should happen with the Oakland Mills have struggled. The Giant store in Wilde serve the neighborhoods immediately sur- outdoor tennis courts; and Columbia Ice Village Center. Residents of the village and Lake shuttered in 2006, though the niche rounding it — Stevens Forest and Talbott Rink. those from other areas of Columbia care David’s Natural Market has fortunately Springs — so it was located between them. CA has a vested interest in the success very much for its future. thrived, and even expanded, since. In Long That location, however, does not provide of Columbia’s village centers. They are core “This process began years ago with Reach, a Safeway closed in 2011, but the for high visibility in an era where shopping components of our community. Yet, in my international foods grocer that replaced it opinion, we have to move beyond making the Oakland Mills Community Association centers often must attract customers from completing its vision, and I’m grateful did not have a long stay. beyond their immediate geographical areas. mere cosmetic changes when it comes to In 2016, Weis purchased 38 Food Lion the model that, in many cases, has served that the county government and CA then The center is about a mile off of Broken followed up on that by funding a consultant locations in the region. There was not much Land Parkway and a mile off of Route the community for more than 45 years. time left on this lease, and Weis’s owners study,” said Ginny Thomas, who lives in 175. Nearby, on the east side of Columbia, the Village of Oakland Mills and serves on did not see the Columbia location as via- there are several locations to buy groceries, Study Says ble. Given the size, footprint and location CA’s board of directors. “I also appreciate including multiple big box stores. Exploring options for that next model of the grocery store in Oakland Mills, I that Milton Matthews and CA’s board of In a recent article on BizNow.com is one reason why CA and Howard County can understand their decision. The directors see how important this is and have entitled “Customer Loyalty May Deter- Government funded a study in 2016–17 to closing will have an impact on residents taken a leadership role, partnering with the mine Winners in Grocery Store Wars,” look at some of the opportunities for the and others who relied on it. However, the Oakland Mills village board to begin the JLL Retail CEO Greg Maloney stated Oakland Mills Village Center. One key grocery store’s closing is indicative of var- process of implementation. Milton and CA that multiple grocery stores are crowded suggestion was the addition of housing. ious factors at play. bring a lot of resources to the table that I into tight trade areas across the country. “I I hope that there is still a market for think will be really helpful. don’t think there’s any question that we’re a smaller, niche grocery store in Oakland “I’m excited. My hope is that the Keen Competition over-grocered,” he said. “On some corners, Mills. But beyond that, a mix of uses in the relationships Milton has fostered with the This situation is not unique to Colum- you go even [within] a half-mile radius, village center is key going forward, because Howard County Chamber of Commerce bia. In Reston, Va., where I worked prior to you may have five grocers. And that is not without a major grocery store as an anchor, and the Howard County Economic Devel- coming to Columbia, there are five village uncommon.” there needs to be a variety of destinations opment Authority will help us bring major centers. One of the smaller centers has Although Columbia Association (CA) to attract customers from within the Village See CA, page 25 The Business Monthly August 2018 Page 25

NeighborRide Adds Two to Board board of directors. Marasco Joins Revere Bank native, is serving in the U.S. Neighbor Ride has welcomed Jackie Michael Gomez is Chris Marasco has joined Navy as part of the world’s Breeden, public relations, marketing and KPMG’s cyberse- Revere Bank as a senior vice largest international maritime fundraising specialist; and Louis Hutt, III, curity lead part- president at its Ellicott City warfare exercise, Rim of the chief operating officer, The Hutt Compa- ner for the energy regional office. Marasco pre- Pacific. He is a first lieutenant ny, to its board of directors. The nonprofit sector; Kipke is the Kipke Gomez viously served as senior vice aboard USS Dewey, which operates out of also bid farewell to retiring board member minority leader of the Maryland House of president and relationship manager for San Diego. Barbara Greenfeld. Delegates and is vice president of Reps & Howard Bank. Associates. Sisters of Bon Secours Celebrate Four Promotions at Crosby Sydnor to Serve on NLC Committee Jubilee Anniversaries Crosby HCCEF Announces Officers, Laurel City Councilman Keith Sydnor Three Sisters Marketing Com- Board Members has been appointed to the National League of Bon Secours munications, of The Howard Community College of Cities (NLC) 2018 Public Safety and USA celebrate Annapolis, has Educational Foundation (HCCEF) has Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy jubilees this year promoted Amy announced the new board officers for committee. He will help shape NLC’s policy in recognition of Hitt to senior vice Hitt White fiscal 2019: board chair, Mary Cannon, positions and advocate on behalf of Ameri- their years of ser- Thomas Bonnett president, direc- Mary Cannon & Associates; vice chair, ca’s cities and towns before Congress. vice with the Catholic con- tor of operations; Allen Stott, Chesapeake Corporate Ad- gregation. Sr. Rita Thomas Debbie White to visors; secretary, Kate Hetherington, Poehlman Serving Navy’s Largest celebrates 75 years with the digital program Howard Community College; treasurer, Aviation Training Center organization; Sr. Mary Cabrini supervisor; Bobby Sean Keller, Freedom Consulting Group; Airman Madison Poehlman, Bonnett celebrates 70 years; Aulenback Grenier to senior Grenier Zadra and assistant treasurer, Kenneth Solow, a 2011 Seton Keough High and Sr. Jean Aulenback cele- web developer; and Danielle Zadra to Pinnacle Advisory Group. School graduate and Ellicott brates 60 years; all three sisters are retired visual designer. The HCCEF has also added Bruce City native, is serving at the and live in Marriottsville. Hitt will oversee the agency’s day-to- Rothschild and Danielle Smith to its board Navy’s largest aviation training day operations, resource management and of directors. center. She serves as a naval aircrewman and On Target: Singletary Bullseye’s technology initiatives; White strategizes operates out of Naval Air Technical Training Employee of the Month and oversees large-scale digital programs; Collins to Chair HCEDA Board Center at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. Calvin Singletary was the June Em- Grenier creates websites, mobile applica- Tim Collins, chief government ployee of the Month at Bullseye Parking, tions and content management systems; relations officer at The Johns Hopkins Carr Serving Navy at Rim of in Hanover. Singletary, a driver, was and Zadra creates visual solutions across University Applied Physics Laboratory the Pacific profiled as one of “The Faces of BWI various media channels. (APL), has been appointed chairman Ensign Christopher Carr, a 2012 South Marshall” in the June 2015 issue of The of the board of directors for the How- River High School graduate and Annapolis Business Monthly. Gomez, Kipke Join Providence ard County Economic Development Center Board Authority (HCEDA). He oversees gov- Providence Center, of Glen Burnie, ernmental relations activities across announced that Michael Gomez and Del. APL on behalf of the Department of Nic Kipke have joined the organization’s Defense, the intelligence community, the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- ministration and other federal agencies. Through Monday, August 6 Baysox Stadium. www.centralmaryland- “Howard County Summer Restaurant chamber.org. CA Sitler Joins CA as CMO Weeks.” www.hocorestaurantweeks.com. Tuesday, August 28 from page 24 Columbia Association (CA) has hired Through Saturday, August 11 “HTC’s End of Summer Bash.” 5–8 Laura Sitler as chief marketing officer “73rd Annual Howard County Fair.” p.m. Merriweather Post Pavilion. Howard developers to the table. This is a step toward (CMO). Most recently, Sitler served as Howard County Fairgrounds. www.how- Tech Council, www.hceda.org. exploring what could perhaps be a vision- executive director of marketing for Walden ardcountyfair.com. ary approach to the Oakland Mills Village University, the flagship online university Wednesday, August 29 Center. I know there are a lot of obstacles, of Laureate Education, of Baltimore. Tuesday, August 7 “Neighbor Ride Day at Shake Shack.” but we can’t give up, and we can’t do this “Winter Growth National Night Out 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Shake Shack at the Mall in alone.” Shirdon Named President With Ease Campaign.” 6–9 p.m. Winter Growth, Columbia. www.neighborride.org. Jason Shirdon has been named presi- [email protected]. Thursday, August 30 dent at Ease Technologies, of Columbia. Growing Density Wednesday, August 8 GovConnects Education Series: How Jonathan Edelson, chairman of the Shirdon began his career at the company 19 years ago as a network tech, and “Power Connections Networking to Create a Great Website.” Noon–2 p.m. Oakland Mills Community Association, is Breakfast.” 7:30–9:30 a.m. $30/$35/$45. $25/$45. BTS Software Solutions. www. also hopeful about the future of the center. his early insights ushered Ease into the then-pioneering managed services space. Maritime Conference Center. www. howardchamber.com. “Oakland Mills Village Center has a centralmarylandchamber.org or www. Thursday, September 6 few things going for it, beyond the proxim- howardchamber.com. Comcast Appoints Dominguez “HCEPC Breakfast.” 7:15–9:30 a.m. ity to Downtown Columbia,” Edelson said. “YPN Celerate Series.” 7:30–9:30 Comcast Cable has appointed Juan $35/$50. Seasons 52. Howard County “Blandair Park is within walking distance, a.m. $15/$30. Loyola University of Mary- Dominguez vice president of Comcast Estate Planning Council, www.howard- and Columbia Ice Rink has been here since land, Columbia Graduate Center. www. the beginning. There are opportunities for Business for the corporation’s Beltway countyepc.org. Region. He will provide direction for local howardchamber.com. the village center to benefit more from those “Howard Chamber Business After Busi- Friday, September 7 amenities. I believe Oakland Mills can suc- Comcast Business operations, marketing, sales and customer experience initiatives. ness.” 5–7 p.m. $15/$30. Walrus Oyster & “HTC Membership 101.” Noon–1:30 ceed with tenants that have a strong market Ale House. www.howardchamber.com. p.m. Maryland Center for Entrepreneur- for their business. I think it’s also important ship. www.hceda.org. that these businesses want to participate as Dunne Elected to PRSA Thursday, August 16 part of our community. College of Fellows “Federal Brass at Glen Mar.” 7 p.m. Sunday, September 9 “I do agree with what the feasibility Dan Dunne, director of external com- Glen Mar United Methodist Church. www. “Howard County Police Foundation study suggested about increasing the res- munications for Erickson Living, was glenmarumc.org/summerconcerts. 27th Annual Police Pace 5K.” 8:30 a.m. elected into the Public Relations Society $40. Centennial Park. www.policepace. idential density around the village center Saturday, August 18 — I’ve been looking at how that is working of America (PRSA) College of Fellows com. for his significant contributions to the “5th Annual FREE Arts in the Park in Wilde Lake Village Center and thinking Festival.” 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Chesapeake Arts Monday, September 10 about whether that might also apply in profession. He is among this year’s 11 new members. Center, www.chesapeakearts.org. “Columbia Rotary William Jefferson Oakland Mills,” he said. Memorial Golf Tournament.” 11a.m. Hob- “Beyond that,” said Edelson, “I would Wednesday, August 22 Crandon Winner of AFA Essay bits Glen Golf Club. www.columbiarotary. like to keep the possibility open for an “Neighbor Ride Volunteer Orienta- Competition org. expanded, state-of-the-art Columbia Ice tion.” 6–7:15 p.m. www.neighborride.org. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of Rink. It represents the only sheet of ice in Thursday, September 13 America (AFA) announced that Laurence Thursday, August 23 Howard County, and there are residents and “Howard County Chamber Member Crandon, of Clarksville, is the grand- “Howard Chamber: Elected Officials groups who are spending more money on Lunch & County Executive Debate.” 11 prize winner of its national 2018 Teens Meet & Greet.” 5:30–7:30 p.m. $30/$40. ice time outside of the county when they a.m.–1:30 p.m. $60/$80. Turf Valley Re- for Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship La Palapa. www.howardchamber.com. could be spending it here — and supporting sort. www.howardchamber.com. Essay Contest. He earned a $5,000 college the village in the process.” Friday, August 24 scholarship for his essay about caring for Friday, September 14 “Young Professionals Network Anne his grandfather, which was chosen from “Visit Howard County’s 37th Annual E-mail milton.matthews@columbiaassoci- Arundel 1st Annual Cornhole Tourna- thousands of entries across the country. ation.org with questions/comments. ment.” 4 p.m. $15/$25/$100. Bowie See Calendar, page 26 Page 26 August 2018 The Business Monthly

seating for 460 players. It also features a the Fort Meade region.” two-table high-limit poker room; The Race Book, which offers a 24-screen off-track Howard County Honored With betting lounge created in partnership with NIGP Accreditation Award The Maryland Jockey Club; Snacks, a Howard County has been reaccredited fast-casual dining venue, serving a menu of under the National Institute of Govern- MCE Resident Company’s Assets ket with an office located in the Annapolis resort favorites from Asian-inspired bowls mental Purchasing (NIGP) Outstanding Acquired by Zwift Town Center at Parole. The office is led by to pizza, wings and more; and Terrace, a Agency Accreditation Award – OA4. A virtual online cycling and running Mid-Atlantic Manager Marcus Aiello, who 700-square-foot overlook. The Office of Purchasing has maintained platform, Zwift, acquired the assets of has been with Alex. Brown for the past 18 this noteworthy status since 2006 for its wearables manufacturer and Maryland years, previously serving as chief operating Arundel Unveils Alleyway high level of professionalism and quality Center for Entrepreneurship (MCE) resi- officer for the division. Improvement Program procurement standards, and is one of only dent company Milestone Sports, and has “The opportunity to bring the Alex. Anne Arundel County Executive Steve 149 governments with this designation in hired Milestone’s staff as a part of the Brown name back — not just nationally, but Schuh unveiled a new, $500,000 alleyway the U.S. and Canada. transition. in a city that was part of our history — is improvement program for neighborhoods OA4 accreditation is awarded by NIGP Zwift is a multi-player virtual cycling remarkable,” said Alex. Brown President in Brooklyn Park and Glen Burnie. Schuh to an elite group of procurement organiza- and running game that enables users to Haig Ariyan. “Re-establishing our roots announced the first project in the program tions that demonstrate excellence in public interact, train and compete in an online in Annapolis is a key part of our strategic would be Alley 69 in Brooklyn Park, an procurement through the establishment of a setting. Milestone is a device company growth plans in the Baltimore-Washington, alleyway often a source of community com- body of competencies and capabilities that that makes a running/tracking foot pod D.C., Corridor.” plaints. The one-mile alleyway in Arundel evidence sound practices. To earn OA4 ac- called the MilestonePod, which clips to a Village is one of 98 alleys Anne Arundel creditation, the organization is self-assessed runner’s shoe and records mileage, gait and MGM National Harbor Debuts $48M County owns and maintains. against 130 criteria across 11 categories performance. Zwift’s system will collect Second-Level Casino Offering The announcement was the most recent of procurement procedures, methods and the data measured by the MilestonePods MGM National Harbor has officially made by Schuh in helping revitalize and responsibility. The OA4 is awarded for a and allow users to train with each other in debuted a $48 million second-level casino. re-energize the Brooklyn Park, Linthicum, three-year period, and Howard County has a virtual setting. The 38,000-square-foot addition includes Ferndale and Glen Burnie areas. maintained this standing consistently for an expanded poker room, off-track horse He, along with Police Chief Tim Al- more than a decade. Tenable Announces Pricing of IPO betting, approximately 285 slot machines, tomare, also announced that Anne Arundel Tenable Holdings, of Columbia, an- a new bar and a dining venue. County Police Department and the Mary- BGE Named Among ‘Most Trusted nounced the pricing of its initial public “It’s a great result when positive cus- land Department of Transportation Mary- Utility Brands’ by Market Strategies offering of 10.9 million shares of common tomer demand drives a business to expand land Transit Administration Police Force International stock at a price to the public of $23 per its offerings,” said Melonie Johnson, pres- will enhance security and law enforcement BGE was recently announced as the share. The shares began trading on the ident and COO of MGM National Harbor. at and around Light Rail Link stations in the nation’s top-ranked energy company in NASDAQ Global Select Market under the “This year, we have set new casino revenue county. brand trust by business customers, and symbol “TENB” on Thursday, July 26. marks. Expanding our gaming offerings among the most trusted residential elec- Shares opened at $33, nudging the will help us meet the desire of our custom- Anne Arundel County to Purchase tric and natural gas utility brands among company’s market value above $3 billion, ers for more luxury gaming entertainment Turtle Run Property residential customers, as surveyed in its and closed at $30.25 per share. Tenable space, while welcoming new players to the Anne Arundel County Executive Steve annual Utility Trusted Brand & Customer closed out its first day of trading up 31.5%, resort as well. Most importantly, we are Schuh announced that the county has Engagement: Business and Residential, after jumping 40% in its public market providing 250 additional jobs and addition- agreed to purchase the 140-acre property, two Cogent Reports studies by Market debut; the company raised $250 million in al tax revenues to Prince George’s County in Churchton in South County, popularly Strategies International. the public offering. and the state of Maryland.” known as Turtle Run at Deep Cove. “This BGE’s performance in local outreach The space includes the MGM Nation- pristine piece of property is well suited for efforts, customer advocacy, environmental Alex. Brown Opens Annapolis Office al Harbor Poker Room, which has been Anne Arundel County’s passive recreation, focus, effectiveness in communication and After a nearly 20-year pause, Alex. relocated to the second level, increasing preservation and reforestation efforts,” qualitative reliability led to the compa- Brown has returned to the Annapolis mar- it by seven tables to a total of 46, with said Schuh. “This purchase will assure this ny’s business customer brand trust score pristine land will not be residentially or of 795, the highest among all combined commercially developed.” chamber.com. (gas and electric) utilities in the United Calendar The property, which abuts Franklin States. BGE’s brand trust index residential from page 25 Saturday, October 6 Point State Park, has been the subject of score of 702 was among the top 10 energy “12th Annual One Step Closer Walk litigation between the developer and the companies in the East region. citizen group South Arundel Citizens for Meeting.” 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $55/$60. & 5K Run.” Centennial Park. www.how- Responsible Development (SACRED). Af- Turf Valley Resort. www.visithoward- ard-autism.org. Vet-Owned Companies Garner ter 10-plus years of attempts, the project had county.com. Financing From Commerce Saturday, October 13 been granted conditional approval to locate “2018 Koman Race for the Cure.” The Maryland Department of Com- Saturday, September 15 11 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Deep merce announced that five veteran-owned “The 41st Annual Korean Festival.” 10 Columbia Gateway Business Park.” 7 Cove Creek. That decision was appealed a.m.–noon. www.info-komen.org. businesses have received a total of $250,000 a.m.–7 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds. by local residents and the Chesapeake Bay in financing through the Military Person- The Korean Society of Maryland, www. Sunday, October 14 Foundation, and is now before the Anne nel and Veteran-Owned Small Business koreanmd.org. “HCC 5K Challenge Race.” 8–11 a.m. Arundel County Board of Appeals. No-Interest Loan Program (MPVSBLP), The county plans to create passive Sunday, September 16 Howard Community College. Howard which will help create nearly 40 new jobs recreation areas, like hiking trails, and plant “Fifth Annual Discover Downtown Community College Educational Foun- throughout the state. Each business will use trees to preserve the site’s environmentally Columbia 5K.” 9 a.m. $35/$45. Lake- dation, www.howardcc.edu. the $50,000 loan to support expansions and sensitive features such as tidal and non-tidal front Plaza. www.discoverdowntown5K. job creation, as well as infrastructure up- Monday, October 15 wetlands that feed into Deep Cove Creek. eventbrite.com. grades, equipment purchases and working “Howard County Economic Develop- The funds for purchase for the property, ment Authority’s 25th Anniversary Cele- capital. Thursday, September 20 as well as any reforestation efforts, would The businesses receiving financial assis- “CMC Taste of the Region.” Tipton bration.” 4–7:30 p.m. www.hceda.org. come from “fee in lieu” money paid into “Women’s Giving Circle Annual tance include C&E Pharmacy Services, an Airport. www.centralmarylandchamber. an account when developers remove trees. Annapolis pharmaceutical startup specializ- org. Celebration of Women and Girls.” 5–7 The funds have sat dormant for years. p.m. $75. Howard Community College, ing in virtual pharmacy services for veterans; and Grimmer Technology and Operations Friday, September 21 Monteabaro Recital Hall. www.womens- Pepperjacks Expands to Annapolis Inc., a Howard County information tech- “Election 2018 Candidates’ Forum.” givingcircle.org. Junction Town Center nology (IT) company that supports federal 2–4 p.m. Vantage House, email: padans@ Pepperjacks Subs, a family-owned vantagehouse.org. Thursday, October 18 contracts for the Department of Defense. “2018 Holland Awards Dinner.” 6 p.m. restaurant known for its submarine sand- Tuesday, September 25 Turf Valley Resort. Community Action wiches, Boardwalk Fries and milkshakes, HCC Named Great College to Work “Unleashing the Power of Cut- Council, www.cac-hc.org. has signed a lease with St. John Properties For 10 Years in a Row ting-Edge Business Technology and Mar- for space within the retail component of Friday, October 19 For 10 consecutive years, Howard keting on a Shoestring Budget.” 8–9:30 Annapolis Junction Town Center, a mixed- Community College (HCC) has been “50+EXPO Howard County.” 9 use, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) a.m. Maryland Center for Entreepreneur- named a Great College to Work For, ac- a.m.–4 p.m. Wilde Lake High School. situated adjacent to the Savage MARC ship. Tech Treats and Brand Central 360, cording to the results from a comprehensive www.howardcountymd.gov/50plusEXPO. Station in Howard County. 888-277-7123. workplace survey released by The Chroni- “Our Scaggsville restaurant is operating Thursday, October 25 cle of Higher Education. Thursday, September 27 extremely efficiently, and we reached a “Howard Chamber Legislative Break- HCC is the only Maryland community “Targeting Solutions to the Opioid point where we have more time and ex- fast.” 7:30–9:30 a.m. Doubletree By Hil- college, and one of 24 community col- Epidemic.” 6–8 p.m. Wilde Lake Interfaith pansion became a realistic possibility,” said ton Hotel. www.howardchamber.com. leges across the country, to have achieved Center. University of Maryland, Balti- Owner Andrew Granzow. “We consider the this year’s recognition. With a decade of more, email: [email protected]. area surrounding Annapolis Junction Town Wednesday, November 7 winning this award, HCC is one of only Center a food desert, and believe we have Friday, October 5 “CMC 2018 Economic Forecast.” two community colleges that have been “Howard Chamber Signature Event.” Live! Hotel. www.centralmarylandcham- a strong opportunity to seize the lunchtime 6 p.m. Turf Valley Resort. www.howard- ber.org. traffic throughout a large radius, including See Business Briefs, page 27 The Business Monthly August 2018 Page 27

National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- more efficient [BWI Marshall] remains an between Annapolis and Odenton. The trail Business Briefs tration (NASA). economic engine and vital infrastructure will be a component of the East Coast Gre- from page 26 component for its community,” said Chao. enway and the American Discovery Trail. recognized every year that community MUIH Announces Agreement With the colleges have been eligible. The publication American College of Healthcare Sciences Howard Firefighter Dies in West TGM Acquires Multifamily Apartment recognized HCC for success in the follow- Maryland University of Integrative County Blaze Community in Odenton ing categories: facilities, workspace and Health (MUIH), a national leader in the Firefighter Nathan Flynn, a 13-year TGM announced the acquisition of security; professional/career development education and practice of natural medicine, veteran of the Howard County Department TGM Odenton (formerly The Lodge at programs; and respect and appreciation. has signed an articulation agreement with of Fire & Rescue Services, died early Mon- Seven Oaks), a 396-unit, garden-style the American College of Healthcare Sci- day, July 23, after he plummeted through apartment that is located across Route 175 Anne Arundel County Wins 2017 ences (ACHS). the floor of a home during a seven-alarm from Fort Meade, in Odenton. Financial Reporting Award The agreement provides an acceler- fire on the 7000 block of Woodscape Drive, The property, completed in 2007, is Anne Arundel County has been award- ated pathway to admission and advanced Clarksville. composed of 14 residential buildings built ed the Certificate of Achievement for standing at MUIH for students who have Flynn, a Harford County resident who on a site of approximately 20 acres. The unit Excellence in Financial Reporting by the successfully completed the B.S. in Inte- was assigned to Station 10, Rivers Park, mix offers one-, two- and three-bedroom Government Finance Officers Association grative Health Sciences or B.S. in Nutri- on Old Columbia Road, Columbia, was apartments with an average square footage of the United States and Canada (GFOA) tion degrees at ACHS. Such students are admitted to Howard County General Hos- of 1,018. The property has a comprehensive for its comprehensive annual financial eligible for entry into MUIH’s master’s pital in critical condition, where he later amenity package that includes a clubhouse, report (CAFR). degree programs in acupuncture, Oriental died. WBAL-TV and the Baltimore Sun fitness center, billiards, business center, The certificate is the highest form of medicine, health and wellness coaching, reported that, according to property records, media room and other features. TGM plans recognition in the area of government health promotion, therapeutic herbalism, the home is owned by Janet Siddiqui, who to materially upgrade the common area accounting and financial reporting, and and nutrition and integrative health, as well recently lost the Democratic primary race amenities along with enhancements to the its attainment represents a significant as post-baccalaureate certificate programs for Howard County Council in District 4. A apartment interiors. accomplishment by a government and its in various fields. pediatrician with The Johns Hopkins Health management. The award is given by an System, she works as the office medical UM PGHC Cardiac Surgery Program impartial panel that judges whether a CAFR U.S. DOT Announces $3.5M Infrastruc- director in the Odenton office. Earns Highest Quality Rating demonstrates a constructive “spirit of full ture Grant for BWI Marshall The Cardiac Surgery Program at disclosure” that clearly communicates a U.S. Department of Transportation Arundel Invests $9.4M for South Shore University of Maryland Prince George’s government entity’s financial story. (U.S. DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao an- Bike Trail Expansion Hospital Center (UM PGHC) earned the nounced the Federal Aviation Administra- Anne Arundel County has announced a highest rating from the Society of Thoracic Hogan to Participate in tion will award $659.8 million in airport $9.4 million plan to expand the South Shore Surgeons (STS) for the quality of the hos- Two Televised Debates infrastructure grants, the second allotment Trail to Odenton. The proposed expansion pital’s Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting The Hogan for Governor campaign of $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement will cover the distance of 14 miles, and will (CABG) procedure for the last three out announced that Gov. Larry Hogan will par- Program funding. The grants fund infra- link the B&A Trail to the WB&A Trail and of four reporting periods. CABG is the ticipate in two televised debates. The first structure projects that include runways, connect to the Annapolis Colonial Maritime most common type of open heart surgery, one-hour debate, hosted by Maryland Public taxiways, aprons and terminal projects. Trail. The current South Shore Trail is from improving blood flow to the heart by by- Television and WBAL, and in association The grants include a $3.5 million Annapolis Plaza to Anne Arundel Medical passing clogged arteries. with the Baltimore Sun and the University award to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Center, in Annapolis. UM PGHC’s Cardiac Surgery Program of Baltimore, will take place on Sept. 17; the for projects to expand its mid-field cargo This project provides funds to acquire received a three-star rating from STS, second one-hour debate, hosted by WJLA apron to accommodate increased aircraft property, design and construct a paved which is the highest available rating and and in association with the Washington Post, activity. “These Airport Improvement multi-use trail primarily utilizing the is achieved by only 12% to 15% of the will take place on Sept. 24. Program grants will ensure that a safer, abandoned roadbed of the WB&A Railroad See Business Briefs, page 28 “Gov. Hogan is excited and honored for these opportunities to discuss the incredible progress Maryland has made over the past four years and his vision for an even better SAVE THE DATE Friday, October 5, 2018 | 6:00 PM and more affordable future in front of a statewide audience,” said communications director Scott Sloofman. #Signature2018

MDOT MVA Introduces New REAL ID Online Lookup Tool to Customers The Maryland Department of Trans- portation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) has launched its new REAL ID Online Lookup Tool, which allows customers to conveniently check to see if new documents will be required upon their driver’s license/identification card (ID) renewal. The new documents requirement is a mandate by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to maintain Maryland’s compliance with the federal REAL ID Act. To check their REAL ID status, cus- tomers can visit www.mva.maryland.gov/ realid/realidindex.htm, click the button that reads “Click to Find Out,” input their driver’s license or ID card number into the secure system and receive a message indicating if action is required.

Explore the World of Astronomy at 2018 Howard County Chamber Signature Event Robinson Nature Center’s Astromobile Howard County Department of Recre- FEATURING ation & Parks has invited visitors to explore the world of astronomy through Robinson Nature Center’s newest interactive exhibit, the Astromobile. On display at the Robin- Comedian Greg Schwem son Nature Center through August 2019, the Astromobile allows visitors to design their TURF VALLEY RESORT, ELLICOTT CITY own stars, explore the universe in ultravio- let light and better understand wavelengths of energy. Tickets at HowardChamber.com The exhibit also includes multiple interactive components and provides an SINGLE TICKET: $150 | TABLE OF 10: $1,500 extension to the Nature Center’s astronomy education. It initially was designed for the Maryland Science Center by Dr. Luciana PREMIER SPONSORS: Bianchi, a research professor for The For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kristi Simon at Johns Hopkins University and member of 410-730-4111 x104 or [email protected]. the research and development team for the Page 28 August 2018 The Business Monthly

Cardin, Van Hollen Announce of taxpayer dollars and better financial The assessment transfers on sale and can Stadium, home of the Bowie Baysox. Nearly $2M in Fed Funding to Fight management across all county departments. be passed through to tenants. The Arundel The Negro League Legends Hall of Opioid Crisis In the last year, Anne Arundel County Mills PACE loan was approved for approx- Fame will be honoring the Inaugural Negro U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van departments received more than $48 million imately $2 million, which is the largest League Game, played back in 1933, by Hollen (both D-Md.) have announced in operating funding from federal, state, PACE deal in Maryland to date. having former Major League Baseball and $1,975,085 in federal funding to fight local and foundation sources. The new collegiate players dressed in vintage attire, Maryland’s opioid health crisis. The Na- system will help eliminate red tape, and Visit Howard County to Present First appropriately representing the diversity of tional Health Emergency (NHE) Dislocated ultimately allow employees to spend more Hospitality Employee of the Year Award players who played in the early to mid- Worker Demonstration Grant is funded by time on programs and services needed by Visit Howard County has announced 1900s. the U.S. Department of Labor and will be county residents. a new award category that will premiere at Moe will be among other special guests used to assist Marylanders who have been The Go-Live Implementation Team its upcoming 37th Annual Meeting & to take part in the first pitch ceremony. impacted by the epidemic to find and secure earned special recognition for implementing Luncheon on Sept. 14, from 11:30 a.m.– Doors open at 1 p.m. To attend, call Sara gainful employment. the system in 14 weeks, which has taken oth- 1:30 p.m., at Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott Green at 301-725-5300, ext. 2125, or email The Maryland Department of Health er entities more than a year. Future modules City. The award is named after Sgt. Eddi- [email protected]. reports that, in 2016, 1,856 Marylanders of eCivis will offer grants management on- son Alexander Hermond, who served his died as a result of an opioid-related over- line solutions to nonprofits in the community country most recently as a member of the Howard County Tennis Programs dose, a sharp increase from 1,089 deaths that receive funds from the county. National Guard, and who also worked 11 Recognized by USTA in 2015 and 888 in 2014. A total of $22 years for the Victoria Restaurant Group. The Howard County Department of million in grant funding is being awarded Arundel Mills to Make Energy Hermond lost his life in an attempt to save Recreation & Parks’ tennis programs were to six states: Maryland, New Hampshire, Upgrades as County’s First PACE others in the May 27 Ellicott City flood. presented the 2018 United States Tennis Pennsylvania, Washington, Rhode Island Loan Recipient Visit Howard County members are Association (USTA) Mid-Atlantic Inno- and Alaska. Arundel Mills is the first commercial invited to nominate frontline staff for the vative Sport Program Achievement Award property to benefit from the county’s financ- award. The selected individual will be in- on July 21. The award was bestowed during Anne Arundel Launches Streamlined ing partnership, PACE (Property Assessed vited as a guest to the annual meeting to be the halftime of the Washington Kastles Grant Management Process Clean Energy Program). PACE facilitates recognized. For information, visit https:// tennis match at the Smith Center, on the Anne Arundel County has implemented secure financing that allows commercial goo.gl/forms/0Wh5IV5AgMG72Eei2. campus of George Washington University, a streamlined, automated grants man- or industrial property owners to make ener- in Washington, D.C. agement process. One hundred and fifty gy-efficient upgrades to their building, with Moe, Laurel City Council Present East/ Some examples of impactful program grant liaisons and grant managers in every no money down. West Vintage Baseball Game initiatives during the past year include Girls department in the county have completed PACE financing is repaid as a benefit The Negro League Legends Hall of Rule the Court, Boys Rule the Court and the training in eCivis grants management assessment on the property tax bill over a Fame, Laurel Mayor Craig Moe and the TGA Youth Premier Tennis Before & After solutions, a fully-integrated grant research term of up to 20 years. Anne Arundel Coun- Laurel City Council have invited the public School program. Between fall 2017 and and application preparation program. The ty was the first jurisdiction in Maryland to to the East/West Vintage Baseball game spring 2018, the TGA Youth Premier tennis launch will help ensure more efficient use pass PACE legislation in September 2014. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Prince George’s See Nonprofit, page 29

search Analytical Data Support (QRADS) the upcoming calendar year. ing Arts Center on the campus of HCC in Business Briefs contract. The five-year Indefinite Delivery, Anne Arundel County is a self-in- Columbia. For information, visit www. from page 27 Indefinite Quantity award (IDIQ) has a total sured jurisdiction. Currently, employees repstage.org or call 443-518-1500. 1,054 hospitals ranked nationwide during potential value of more than $26 million. in the Blue Choice HMO family plan the most recent reporting period, January The company’s role in this effort will be pay $2,908.44 in premiums each year. Pellmar to Display at Artists’ Gallery through December 2017. to support agency rulemaking and policy Under the new rates, employees will pay Terry Pellmar will display an exhibition development. $2,879.40. Nationally, annual premiums of dynamic digital paintings titled “City Schuh Announces $30M The Orbis QRADS scope is focused reached $18,764 for 2017, up 3% from Sights” at Artists’ Gallery, on Main Street, Annual Road Investment on enterprise content management services 2015 for an average family coverage, with in Downtown Ellicott City, until Aug. 26. County Executive Steve Schuh an- and analytics. “We are very pleased and workers on average paying $5,714 towards Pellmar is a Maryland-based, award-win- nounced a $30 million annual investment honored to assist the SEC in its mission to the cost of their coverage. ning digital artist. After her retirement from to improve the more than 46,000 miles of protect investors and maintain fair, orderly Post-65 retirees participate in a fully a scientific career, she taught herself digital local roads in Anne Arundel County. and efficient markets,” said Orbis President insured plan and will see an overall rate art techniques and trained with local artists In his first budget, Schuh proposed and CEO Brian Ippolito. decrease due to a slight reduction in pre- in traditional artistic media. increasing the road maintenance budget scription costs. The county’s new health An electronic stylus is her paintbrush by $9 million to help stabilize the network MDOT SHA Resurfaces Section of care rates will take effect Jan. 1. and a computer screen is her canvas. She of roadways; the recently enacted budget Route 100 in Howard prints on traditional and non-traditional increases that amount by $4 million to $30 The Maryland Department of Trans- The Mall in Columbia Introduces New surfaces and often enhances the product million annually. portation State Highway Administration Selfie Cube Pop-Up Experience with an overlay of paints and/or pastels. (MDOT SHA) has begun a project to re- The Mall in Columbia is now offering Pelllmar’s artwork can be seen in a number BWI Marshall Offers First Look at surface Route 100 between the bridge over the Selfie Cube, an immersive, pop-up pho- of venues in the Washington, D.C., metro- Southwest’s $60M Expansion Red Hill Branch (east of Snowden River to box experience. Similar to a traditional politan area, including a recent curated ex- Renderings released by BWI Thurgood Parkway) to the Anne Arundel County line, photo booth, the Cube allows users to take hibition at 505 North Gallery in Frederick, Marshall Airport afford the public its ini- past Route 1. The $3.3 million project will pictures by themselves or with friends, but juried shows such as Laurel Art Guild and tial glimpse at the $60 million expansion be complete by late fall. with a modern twist: They can select from Brookside Gardens, as well as many other of Southwest Airlines’ Concourse A. The MDOT SHA’s contractor, Aggregate an array of backdrops with colorful themes, solo and group exhibitions. To see more Maryland Aviation Administration is hop- Industries, of Greenbelt, is milling, paving such as glitz and glamor, dancing in the rain of her work, visit http://tpellmar.wix.com/ ing the project, which encompasses 55,000 and restriping Route 100 in Columbia and and LED interactive backdrops. Shoppers digital-creations. square feet of new construction, including Elkridge. This is the first time this section may choose one or several to spice up their a 31,000-square-foot departures level with of the highway has been resurfaced since social media posts. L3 Acquires Columbia-Based ADS five new gates and holding areas, as well it was open to traffic in 1998. Due to the There are four fully interactive Cubes L3 Technologies has acquired Applied as 5,000 square feet for new retail and food high traffic volumes along this stretch of located throughout the mall. Two are locat- Defense Solutions (ADS), a leading aero- concessions, will be up and running by July the artery, most of the work will take place ed in the Nordstrom wing, one in the Lord space engineering, software development 2020. Sunday nights through Friday mornings & Taylor Court and one near the Food Court and space situational awareness company. “As always, we’re coordinating with between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers may in front of Sears. The purchase price was approximately our business partners at the state of Mary- encounter occasional single lane closures $50 million, subject to customary working land as we collaborate on the future of between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays Rep Stage Launches Season With capital adjustments. ADS is expected to one of the most important places in our through Fridays. Musical ‘Sweeney Todd’ generate approximately $15 million in network,” said Southwest spokesperson Approximately 101,000 vehicles use Rep Stage, the professional regional sales for the remainder of calendar year Karen Price-Ward. “We can’t speculate this section of Route 100 each day, so theater in residence at Howard Community 2018 and approximately $50 million for on what future service from BWI might nighttime travelers are encouraged to use College (HCC), opens its 26th season on calendar year 2019. look like in 2020 and beyond, but BWI alternate routes or allow for extra drive Thursday, Sept. 6, with “Sweeney Todd: Headquartered in Columbia, with currently is Southwest’s second busiest time. Motorists can use Route 175 or Route The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” di- offices in Herndon, Va., and Colorado operation, in terms of departures. As of 32 as nighttime alternate routes during rected and choreographed by Joseph Ritsch Springs, Colo., the business will be re- June 2018, Southwest offers up to 243 construction. with music direction by Stacey Antoine. named L3 ADS. departures a day to 64 cities nonstop” from Set in modern-day East London, this “L3 ADS strengthens our business in BWI Marshall. Schuh Announces Reduction in production of the Stephen Sondheim and the mission-critical aspects of space situ- Health Care Premium Costs for Hugh Wheeler Tony Award-winning mu- ational awareness, particularly in the area Orbis Technology Wins County Employees sical thriller features a diverse ensemble of of multi-domain command and control, SEC QRADS Contract Anne Arundel County Executive Steve eight and a chamber orchestra of keyboard, which is a key element of our country’s Orbis Technologies, of Annapolis, Schuh has announced that health care violin and woodwinds. The show’s run is national security strategy objectives,” announced the award of the Securities and premiums for all county employees and through Sunday, Sept. 23, in the Studio said L3 Chairman, CEO and President Exchange Commission’s Quantitative Re- pre-65 retirees will be reduced by 1% in Theatre of the Horowitz Visual & Perform- Christopher Kubasik. The Business Monthly August 2018 Page 29

Nonprofit, foot, multi-purpose Howard County Center $10,000 was provided through CO-OP Fi- LHC’s Leadership Essentials: for the Arts in Ellicott City. nancial Services’ Miracle Match program. Recruiting for 2019 from page 28 TFCU donated $10,872, bringing the day’s Loyola University Maryland, in collab- program grew from 143 students at nine Autism Society’s 12th Annual total donation to $40,250. oration with Leadership Howard County schools to 252 students at 20 schools. To Walk/Run Set for Oct. 6 (LHC), announced the kickoff of the learn more, visit www.howardcountymd. The Howard County Autism Society’s Howard County Police Foundation Leadership Essentials 2019 Program. This gov/tennis. One Step Closer Autism Walk & 5K Run Holds Police Pace 5K six-month program is for young profession- will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Cen- The Howard County Police Foundation als and includes three main components: NKF Hosting Free Screening at tennial Park in Ellicott City. All proceeds will hold its 27th annual Howard County leadership skill development, individual Hispanic Health Fest from the event stay in Howard County and Police Pace 5K race and 1-mile walk and coaching and the development of a com- The National Kidney Foundation directly impact the lives of children and run on Sunday, Sept. 9, at Centennial munity impact project. (NKF) Serving Maryland and Delaware adults with autism. This year’s goal is to Park, in Ellicott City. Police Pace begins In addition to the Leadership Essentials will hold a free KEY (Kidneys: Evaluate raise $65,000. at 8:30 a.m., and is followed by an awards Howard County cohort, Loyola is also hop- Yours) screening at the Hispanic Health Online registration is available at www. ceremony. Proceeds from the event will ing to launch a cohort in Baltimore County, Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 howardautism through Oct. 3. Participants support families of Howard County officers which will be promoted in collaboration a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Heritage Community may also register on-site the day of the killed or injured in the line of duty, as well with the Baltimore County Chamber of Church, 8146 Quarterfield Road, Severn. race. For more information, call or email as provide scholarships and support the Commerce. The program runs from De- As part of NKF’s mission of early 410-290-3466 or [email protected]. department with funding for special needs cember 2018–June 2019. Applications are detection and early intervention, KEY not met through the annual budget. Visit available online and are being accepted screenings identify early markers for kidney TFCU Raises More Than $40K for www.policepace.com to register. until Oct. 5. disease, as well as high blood pressure and Hopkins Children’s Center diabetes. For more information, visit www. The 36th Annual Tower Classic Golf Howard County Agencies Moved to Exhibitors Wanted for HCPSS Family kidneymd.org or call 410-494-8545. Tournament, recently hosted by the Tower Community Resources Campus Resource and Transition Fair Cares Foundation, raised more than $40,000 Howard County continues to make The Howard County Public School Howard Offers Grants for Arts for The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center progress on its Community Resources System (HCPSS) is accepting vendor Programs (JHCC) in Baltimore. The tournament Campus, which is located on Patuxent applications for the Special Education and In May 2018, the Howard County was held June 8 at Renditions Golf Club Woods Drive, in Columbia. Recently, Early Intervention Family Resource and Council approved County Executive Allan in Davidsonville. Special guests included four human services agencies moved to Transition Fair, which is set for Saturday, Kittleman’s fiscal 2019 arts appropriation 8-year-old Olivia Cooper, the 2018 Chil- the campus: the Department of Commu- Oct. 27, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Cedar of $865,000 to the Howard County Arts dren’s Miracle Network Champion for nity Resources and Services (DCRS), Lane School, 11630 Scaggsville Road, Council (HCAC). Of that amount, 70% Maryland, and her family. Department of Housing and Community Fulton. will be used to support the council’s grant Diagnosed at age 4 with advanced Development (DHCD), Office of Human Organizations and businesses are in- programs, including four that provide oper- kidney cancer, Olivia underwent a suc- Rights (OHR) and Community Action vited to participate that provide services ating and project grants to Howard County cessful surgery at JHCC to remove a nearly Council of Howard County. or resources to support students receiving arts organizations, including Artist-in-Ed- two-pound tumor and her right kidney. Sixteen nonprofits already have offices special education and early intervention ucation grants to county schools through Following the surgery, she received che- at what is known as the NonProfit Collabo- services, or who are looking toward tran- Parent Teacher Associations; and Outreach motherapy treatments at JHCC for seven rative at the campus. In March, the state’s sition to work or higher education after Howard grants to encourage Baltimore City months. Now in remission, Olivia returns Board of Public Works approved a new high school. Services provided may relate grant recipients to provide programming in to the Children’s Center every six months lease for the Howard County Department to support for transitioning from high Howard County. for check-ups. of Social Services (a state agency) to move school; physical therapy; adapted physical The appropriation also provides general Tournament proceeds from players, into two buildings on the new campus as education; leisure-time activities; speech, operating funds to support the HCAC and its sponsors and donations from the business well. That move is expected to take place hearing, vision, developmental or social other principal project, the 27,000-square- community totaled $19,378; an additional early next year. See Nonprofit, page 30

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Nonprofit, prevention, healthy living habits and other application-assistance. The organization This event will be free and all money wellness topics relevant to adolescents. The will notify recipients of grant awards no raised from vendors and raffles will benefit from page 29 Health Department Healthmobile was also later than Oct. 1. Ellicott City. If you have a unique arts or disability therapy; mental health; or other on-site to provide free, confidential STI Financial support is available to appli- crafts business and would like to be a part areas. (sexually transmitted infection) and HIV cants affected at an address within the blue of this event, ECD is still accepting ven- Participating vendors will be provided testing. geographic boundaries marked at http://bit. dor applications. Email Leigha Steele at with exhibit space at no charge. Space is In Howard County, 11% of parents ly/FloodArea who meet additional guide- [email protected] for more information. limited. Interested organizations should said that their child was diagnosed with lines and eligibility requirements. For more complete a registration application by Sept. either depression or anxiety (2016 Howard information, visit www.cfhoco.org. Columbia BikeAbout 1. For more information, contact Emily County Health Assessment). Anyone expe- Returns on Sept. 29 Kinsler at [email protected] (with riencing dangerous thoughts of depression Main Street Block Party Columbia Association’s (CA) annual “Resource Fair” in the subject line) or 410- or anxiety or anyone concerned about a Fundraiser for Ellicott City BikeAbout will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 313-7046. friend/family member should dial 211 (MD For the second time in two years, just with riders setting off from Oakland Mills Crisis Connect) for 24/7 support or call the as most businesses had reopened from the Village Center. The free, fun and informa- HCAC Accepting Applications for Re- Bureau of Behavioral Health at 410-313- floods in 2016, Ellicott City was once again tive tour presents Columbia’s history and Create: Ellicott City Artist 6202 for resources and referral services. the victim of heavy rains that devastated showcases the connectivity of its pathway Relief Program For more information, call 410-313-7500 the area in May 2018. To help its Main system. The Howard County Arts Council or visit www.hchealth.org. Street businesses get back up and running, Preregistration is not required but is (HCAC) is accepting applications for the Mayor Craig Moe and the City of Laurel’s encouraged via ColumbiaAssociation.org/ Re-Create: Ellicott City Artist Relief Fund TFCU Gives Members the Economic and Community Development bikeabout. The event will begin at 9:30 established to assist artists and nonprofit HomeAdvantage (ECD) Department, along with the Ellicott a.m., with riders able to start up until 10 arts and cultural organizations affected by TFCU has returned more than $2 mil- City Partnership, will present the Main a.m. They are expected to complete the ride the May 2018 flood in Historic Ellicott City. lion in Cash Rewards to members who have Street Block Party on Aug. 17, from 6–9 by 1 p.m. The 2018 flood, the second catastrophic bought or sold a home through the credit p.m., in Laurel’s Main Street district. CA also is seeking volunteers, needed flooding event in Historic Ellicott City in union’s HomeAdvantage program. C Street will be the place to be to to assist with traffic control, directions, less than two years, resulted in considerable Tower is one of only a handful of credit enjoy music, take part in an art workshop, registration, and to act as guides at places of losses of artwork, equipment and studio unions nationally to be inducted in to CU purchase from vendors, find kids activities, interest along the route. For more informa- space for many artists with studios and Realty’s inaugural Two Million Dollar choose from food trucks, participate in tion, email Columbia.Archives@Colum- with artwork in galleries in Ellicott City. Club, which recognizes credit unions that raffles and more. biaAssociation.org or call 410-715-6781. In response, the HCAC re-established its have paid out $2 million or more in Ho- Re-Create: Ellicott City Artist Relief Fund, meAdvantage Cash Rewards. On average, which originally was created in support of members save more than $1,700 in cash artists affected by the July 2016 flash flood. bonuses when purchasing a home through Public Invited to Comment on The application and guidelines are HomeAdvantage. available at hocoarts.org. Hard copies are CA’s Budget for Fiscal 2020 available for pick-up at the Howard County Grant Applications Being Accepted for Center for the Arts in Ellicott City. Email Ellicott City Flood Relief The Columbia Association (CA) Board Speakers are encouraged to provide [email protected] or call 410-313-ARTS The Community Foundation of Howard of Directors is reviewing the budget for written versions of their remarks. There (2787) for more information. County (CFHoCo), United Way of Central fiscal 2020 — and will host several op- will be time limits for each speaker. Tes- Maryland and Ellicott City Partnership portunities for public comment between timony may also be submitted via email at Howard Health Department Teen raised $800,000 for those affected by the September 2018 and February 2019. Board.Members@ColumbiaAssociation. Health Expo Presents Resources to Ellicott City flood May 27. CFHoCo will Fiscal 2020 is the second year of CA’s org or via USPS mail to CA Board of Young Adults distribute the funds to businesses, nonprofit two-year budget cycle. This past February, Directors, care of Columbia Association The Howard County Health Depart- organizations, property owners and indi- CA’s board of directors passed the budget Accounting Division, 6310 Hillside Court, ment and its Teen Health Matters staff viduals through a grant application process for fiscal 2019 (which runs from May 2018 Columbia, MD 21046. recently hosted a Teen Health Expo at The beginning on July 30 and ending on Aug. 14. through April 2019) and a conditional The full CA budget schedule can be Mall in Columbia. This free event provided Grant applications are available online budget for fiscal 2020 (which runs May found at ColumbiaAssociation.org/budget. an opportunity for teens and parents to learn at http://bit.ly/HoCoGrantApplication. St. 2019 through April 2020). Highlights include the following. about the services provided by the Health Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3695 Rogers The public, including residents, • Thursday, Sept. 27: CA Board meeting Department specifically geared toward Avenue, Ellicott City, is hosting an assis- representatives of village community as- • Thursday, Oct. 11: CA Board work young adults. tance center where applicants can receive sociations, advisory committee members session The information included mental one-on-one support by appointment or and others, will have ample opportunities • Thursday, Jan. 10: Work session, to in- health awareness, tobacco cessation, cancer during the hours listed at https://cfhoco.org/ for input at CA board work sessions and clude deliberations on proposed additions meetings. and deletions. These work sessions and meetings will • Thursday, Jan. 24: Board meeting, to be held at 7:30 p.m. at CA Headquarters, include deliberations on proposed addi- 6310 Hillside Court, located off Stevens tions and deletions. Forest Road (near the county emissions • Thursday, Feb. 14: Work session, to inspection station). Meetings can be include deliberations on proposed addi- Signature Breakfast Series viewed live at ColumbiaAssociation.org/ tions and deletions. livestream and are archived online by the • Thursday, Feb. 28: Board meeting, to following Monday; work sessions are include a discussion and a vote on final September 14, 2018 | 7:30am typically not recorded. revisions. BWI Airport Marriott | 1743 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD The Keynote Speaker: Laurie Barnett Monthly Publisher Managing Director, — Becky Mangus Production — Gretchen Altergott Communication & Outreach General Manager — Cathy Yost Political Analyst — Len Lazarick Editor-in-Chief — Mark R. 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YPN in the Mix at Ten.M. and m.flats The Howard County Chamber’s YPN Mixer was held TFCU Raises Funds at Golf Classic on July 11 at Ten.M. and m.flats. Attending the event Members of the TowerCares Foundation Board of Directors were, from left, Ivy Gales, SECU; Anastasia Borneo, present a check to Julie Riddle, left, of The Johns Hopkins Tauris CPA Solutions; YPN board members Mark Children’s Center (JHCC), at the 36th Annual Tower Classic Cruz, Tower Federal Credit Union, and Jacqueline Golf Tournament, held at Renditions Golf Club, in Davidson- Ray, Taurus CPA Solutions; and Rhiannon Jones and ville. The event raised more $40,000 for the Children’s Center. Sara Schultze, State Farm Insurance. CMC Mixes In at Staybridge Suites-BWI The Central Maryland Cham- ber (CMC) held its July mixer at the Staybridge Suites-BWI. Attendees included Kate Stryker, Next American Films; Lynda Kroh, Printing Spe- cialist Corp.; and Matt Blake, Blake Consulting & Sales Training. Providence Center Holds 26th Golf Classic Providence Center’s 26th Annual Moran Golf Classic was held on June 4 at Queenstown Harbor, Lord Stanley Visits the Annapolis on the Upper Eastern Shore, and netted $54,000 Mary Bello, left, of Anne Arundel Health to help people gain job skills, build careers and System; and Craig “Woody” Leydig, assis- contribute in their communities. Pictured, from tant equipment manager of the Stanley Cup left, are Cathy Larner-Beckett and Aimee Bullen, Champion Washington Capitals, spent a crazy Providence Center; Marc Dorman, Moran Insur- day with the trophy on July 3 in and around ance; Peter Brittingham, Friendly’s Restaurants; Annapolis. One of the many stops was at the Tori Dark and Karen Adams-Gilchrist, Provi- Davis Pub, in Eastport. dence Center. In the center is Sean McDonough, Meetup at Medieval Times Under Armour intern. The BWI Business Partnership, the BWI Hotel Sales Network, Visit An- napolis and Anne Arundel County and Visit Howard County were among the organizations involved in the recent networking event that was held at Medieval Times. Kiddie Academy Open in Hanover Central Mary- land Chamber member Kiddie Academy of Hanover broke TFCU Inducted Into ground on its $2 Million Club new facility on Tower Federal Credit Union was July 17. recently inducted into CU Realty’s inaugural Two Million Dollar Club. Live! Hotel: Officially Open for Business Tower Senior Vice President and The grand opening at Live! Hotel was attended by former Chief Lending Officer Barry Strick- pro athletes who posed with Cordish Co. Chairman David Combined Effort lin; Vice President of Real Estate Cordish for a presentation of a $5,000 check to the Boys The Central Maryland Chamber Lending Marsha Bradshaw, right; & Girls Clubs. They included, from left, back row: Julius (CMC) was on hand for the Re- and Lending Product Development “Dr. J” Erving, Jerami Grant (currently of the Oklahoma building Together event on July 26. Manager Lori Vranish recently ac- City Thunder), Harvey Grant, Ron Harper; front row: Brian Pictured are Anne Arundel County cepted the award from CU Realty Mitchell, Cordish, Spud Webb, show girls, Santana Moss, Executive Steve Schuh; Barbara at TFUC headquarters, in Laurel. Chris Hoiles and Mike Bordick. Cupp, Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County; and Raj Kudchad- Crooked Crab Holds Benefit for Capital-Gazette Victims kar, CMC. The Crooked Crab, a craft brewery; and Naptown Pint, a blog, held a Keeping Crofton First well-attended fundraiser in early The group Crofton First recently July at the Odenton draft house to met at the Crofton Library in late support the families of and honor July to discuss the latest devel- the five journalists from Capital-Ga- opments in the community, no- zette Newspapers who were slain in tably the design of The Enclave late June. The group picture includes former employees of the paper. (see page 3 of this issue of The Business Monthly). Leading the County’s Local Children’s Board discussion is long-time Crofton Partners With HCPSS resident Pat Huecker. Howard County Public School System Howard Tennis Recognized by United (HCPSS) signed a partnership with the How- States Tennis Association ard County Local Children’s Board (LCB) on The Howard County Department of Recre- July 13 that calls for the LCB and the HCPSS ation & Parks’ tennis programs were pre- to coordinate supports to improve outcomes sented the USTA Mid-Atlantic Innovative for students needing mental health services, Sport Program Achievement Award on July 21. The food assistance and shelter, among other areas. Shown are, back row, from left: award was given during the halftime of the Washington James LeMon and Michael Martirano, HCPSS; Kimberly Eisenreich, LCB; Kastles tennis match at the Smith Center on The George Jacqueline Scott, Howard County Department of Community Resources & Washington University campus. Shown are Krista Bill- Services; Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman; Kori Jones, LCB; and ingsley, Howard County Recreation & Parks, who is Jahantab Siddiqui, John Krownapple and Theo Cramer, HCPSS. Front row, being presented with the award from USTA Mid-Atlantic from left: Jon Wray, HCPSS; Regina Coleman and Megan Chrobak, Oakland President Don Patrick. Mills Middle School; and Naté Hall and Melissa Daggett, HCPSS. Page 32 August 2018 The Business Monthly

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