October 2018 Volume 26 Number 10 YOUR FREE ISSUE VOTER’S GUIDE: Meet the candidates running for office RENAISSANCE FEST: We have the festival by the numbers STILL CLOSED: Patapsco Valley Trail needs $4.5 M to open The Business of Howard + Anne Arundel Counties and the BWI Business District Medical Cannabis Industry Grows Despite Challenges

By Mark R. Smith While it’s frustrating, most dis- Senior Writer pensary owners feel that it’s an issue that will improve as the indus- Sales have been brisk. Unan- try grows. ticipated challenges are still unresolved. But Maryland’s med- Software Saga ical cannabis business is moving According to Phil Goldberg, forward. president of the Maryland Canna- It’s been an “uneven” roll-out bis Industry Association and owner for the first medical cannabis dis- of GreenLeaf Medical, a dispensary pensaries licensed to operate in the in Frederick, performance of the state. software setup provided by the Lin- It’s great for the dispensaries thicum-based Maryland Medical when sales are brisk and one cus- Cannabis Commission, known as tomer after another walks through METRC, is the major concern. their doors. However, software METRC is the seed-to-sale track photo by Becky Mangus glitches – that don’t provide cus- ing software. It’s the season for cooler weather, earlier sunsets and, of course, pumpkins and tomer verification that is necessary “The business owners can be Halloween. There are several pumpkin patches and hayrack rides in Anne Arundel and Howard counties including at Clark’s Elioak Farm, Larriland Farm, Sharp’s at – are putting a crooked dent in a still checking limits, then the software Waterford Farm, Triadelphia Lake View Farm, Knightongale Farm and Greenstreet healthy bottom line. Continued on page 13 Gardens to name a few. Energy Manager Ready to Cut Costs By Susan Kim information from county departments and identified the top priorities to reduce energy Staff Writer agencies and then develop plans for improving use, I’ll have a better sense of exactly how much energy efficiency. we can reduce energy use.” Cutting the cost of heat, power and light for “Howard County budgets approximately $10 Howard County has nearly 200 government county services by at least 20 percent, saving million each year for electricity, natural gas, and buildings with 2.5 million square feet of space millions of taxpayer dollars, is the goal of How- propane,” said Miller. “From my experience in — and Miller is looking at ways to save energy ard County’s new Energy Manager. this field, I would expect that the county can in them all. Leah Miller, most recently Montgomery reduce energy use by 20 percent or more over The energy manager position is part of a County’s Sustainability Program Manager since the next five years. 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VisitHowardCounty.com • 800-288-TRIP (8747) October 2018 The Business Monthly 3 Odenton Town Center Boulevard Gets Ready By Mark R. Smith Senior Writer Figuratively speaking, it’s been a long road to progress at Odenton Town Center. The rise of var- ious residential projects in recent years has been encouraging, but due to shifting markets, not all has gone as planned at the 1,600-acre mixed-use development that was first imagined in the 1970s. But a key piece, the tree-lined Town Center Boulevard, will soon link the community of Seven Oaks to the western extension of Odenton Road. While the initial intention was for the artery to ter Boulevard, it “will eventually be developed,” to market factors. “Costs and densities that can connect Seven Oaks to a transit-oriented devel- said Raj Kudchadkar, CEO and president of the be achieved on that site are probably a little thin opment (TOD) at that southern end point, the Central Maryland Chamber, who discussed the from a coverage standpoint,” Title said. “The larger project hasn’t fully materialized. need for capital projects. “We’re discussing open rents would have to be higher than this market spaces with the county Department of Recreation bears to build up eight stories, for instance.” Parking Places and Parks around the Odenton Library and as far He said that building office space atop the When Town Center Boulevard is complete, east as the U.S. Naval Academy Dairy Farm site.” Odenton Station parking garage might have been not only will residential and retail projects rise And that points to another concern, about a way of achieving additional returns, “but the along the route, a parking garage across from walkability. office market is thin, too.” Ruth’s Chris Steak House may also be built, said “The state recently conducted a feasibility study “We, as a community, have tried to push local County Councilman Andrew Pruski, of District 4. that has not been released,” Kudchadkar said. “We politicians to advance the TOD concept. Some More parking has long been needed in Town want to use it [to promote the] extension of the were very engaged, but their efforts didn’t seem Center, especially considering that Odenton is sidewalks adjacent to Fort Meade eastward, to the to help. We can make that a priority again,” said the busiest MARC station between Washington, traffic circle at Sappington Station Road.” Title, “but the politicians and the economic devel- D.C, and Baltimore. The nearby Annapolis Junc- opment community need to see this through.” tion Town Center station is almost as busy, so the More Possibilities Mark Wildonger, senior planner for the Anne demand has Pruski advocating for bus service to While the rise of mixed-use Odenton Station Arundel County Office of Planning & Zoning, the train stations. near the MARC station has been a positive, the said that the county’s general development plan “One day, you’ll be able to take MARC to New completion of Town Center Boulevard conjures is slated to be released by January 2020, and that Carrollton, hop on the new Purple (light rail) Line up memories of the plan for a TOD at the site will set the stage for the latest Odenton Town and go to work in Bethesda,” he said. “I think it’s “that has stalled and possibly died,” said Stuart Center Master Plan. time [for the parties involved] to look into how Title, executive vice president of Odenton-based Wildonger said Town Center Boulevard will these various projects fit together.” A.J. Properties. facilitate the planned connectivity, as it helps As for the largely forested section of Town Cen- The basis for that observation comes down alleviate some of the congestion. New Director Takes Lead at Innovation Center By Susan Kim Prior to joining Loyola, Bolger directed inno- “There’s just a lot more opportunity for every- Staff Writer vation strategy for Share Our Strength’s “No Kid body, what I call a democratization of ideas.” Hungry” campaign, where she launched the She said that we live in an era in which start- Loyola Univer- organization’s first innovation team, developing ups are popular and talk about startups has sity Maryland named a vision, attracting advisors and partners and entered mainstream society. “Everybody knows Wendy Bolger the inau- leading successful pilot programs. Previously, what ‘Shark Tank’ is,” said Bolger, referring to the gural director of its new she founded a nonprofit management consult- popular reality television program. “Everybody Center for Innovation ing firm. has their own startup idea. It’s much more in the and Entrepreneurship. She was also director of corporate and individ- culture.” In addition to 20 ual relations for Mercy Corps, as well as director On the other hand, access to capital has got- years of experience in of global and community partnerships and man- ten even tighter. “That’s not helping. But there are management and social aging editor of Global Envision, a web-based more platforms for self-funding.” innovation, Bolger education project she established. brings a love for entre- Wendy Bolger Ultimately, entrepreneurship can make the preneurs that has been in her blood for a long Over the past decade, Bolger said she has seen world a better place, particularly at Loyola, where time. “My dad was an entrepreneur. My stepdad changes in the entrepreneurial landscape. “There many students choose to learn because of their is a lawyer who worked a lot with mergers and are more women entrepreneurs now,” she said. commitment to social justice, she said. acquisitions. My husband is an entrepreneur.” “Entrepreneurship is more accessible. You have “I’m excited to show them it can be done,” said more young people as entrepreneurs as well.” Her new position offers a bigger mission. “I’ve Bolger. “I’m excited to connect them to their pas- always wanted to make the world a better place. When people with good ideas have unprece- sions with ventures or startups. They are ready And I think innovation and entrepreneurship is a dented access to information, it’s much easier to to do it and they have plenty of ideas. I just see really good tool for that.” start a business from a garage, Bolger pointed out. myself here to facilitate that engagement.” 4 The Business Monthly October 2018 BWI Marshall Rail Station Gets Makeover By Mark R. Smith ated at the north end of the site. weekdays and is one of the busiest as work with the partnership and Senior Writer Signage for pedestrian and vehic- stops in the northeast. the Local Development Council, ular traffic will be updated and a “This is a major multi-modal are enabling us establish services to The BWI Marshall Airport Rail new handicap-accessible ramp will hub,” said Rothstein of the station. connect [nearby] Arundel Preserve, Station has been called a few things be added. “It’s MARC, Amtrak, the airport and Arundel Mills and Live! Casino with over the years. Too small, drab and roads, working together.” the BWI Business District,” Robin- obsolete are among them. There will be no changes to the parking setup, where the two Speaking of roads, he also feels son said. “This mechanism helps However, a $4.7 million reno- garages accommodate 3,000 auto- the upgrade will decrease traffic. “It the county further establish itself vation and expansion is underway mobiles. should get more cars off the road,” as a place where people can start a that will turn the facility, which is he said. business, live and play.” about a mile from the airport, into Gerald Cichy, a Rockville-based a more aesthetically-pleasing stop ‘The upgrade will decrease Rothstein noted that the County Con- consultant with deep roots in trans- that transportation executives, the traffic and should get cars off portation circles, called the upgrade business community and commut- nector Shuttle, which initially was point- “Great. The station is valuable to the ers have long envisioned for the the road’ state,” due to its location, he said. BWI Business District. to-point between the Cromwell Light “For instance, you can take a com- Construction is slated for com- The project “is all good,” said Rail station, in Glen Burnie, and muter bus from Route 270 and the pletion in late fall 2019. Ed Rothstein, executive director of Maryland Live!; today, now has five ICC (the Inter-County Connector), the BWI Business Partnership. “As points of connection – including in Montgomery County that takes Cleaner Look BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, the BWI rail station. you to the station, as well as the air- The refresh will include an which accounts for 24,000 jobs, port, for about $5.” expanded waiting area with seat- continues to grow, we’re focusing Regional View That said, this project points ing for 66 travelers, new ticketing on better transportation opportu- Ramond Robinson, director of to bigger things. “Today, there facilities, a concession area and nities. 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The Kittleman Record:

Howard County added over 11,000 jobs Unemployment decreased to 3.6% (tied for lowest in State) 6% increase in number of businesses

Governor Larry Hogan Democraac Councilman Jon Weinstein "When you bring people together, Howard County Prof. Firefighters Assoc. Howard County Police Officers' Assoc. Sheriff's FOP awesome things happen." Howard County Assoc. of REALTORS® -Allan Kiileman

For more information, please visit: KITTLEMAN.COM/ECONDEV AUTHORITY: COMMITTEE TO ELECT ALLAN KITTLEMAN; BRADLEY MYERS, TREASURER 6 The Business Monthly October 2018 Kittleman, Ball Square Off in First Debate By George Berkheimer communities and schools,” Kittle- Staff Writer man said. For his part, Ball said he would act Howard County Executive to ensure that complaints he’s heard incumbent Allan Kittleman high- from business owners, ranging from lighted a growing business climate, a lengthy and frustrating process to while County Councilman Cal- open a new business to feelings that vin Ball (D-2) questioned how the the government is picking winners county’s economy is doing com- and losers, are addressed. pared other counties in the state. “That kind of perspective from At the Howard County Chamber an experienced business owner is of Commerce’s Candidate Forum not going to spur job creation or Sept. 13, both Kittleman, a Repub- private investment,” he said. “In lican, and Ball, a Democrat, laid out my vision, we don’t have business their respective visions for leading people who feel that way, we have the county for the next four years. a place where everyone feels like Among the more important top- they’re getting a fair shake, where ics were flooding in Ellicott City, everyone feels that their county and education and public safety fund- government is accessible and wants ing, transportation deficiencies and to support business.” development. Photo by George Berkheimer Howard County Executive candidates debated business issues before an audience Business growth of the county’s business leaders at Turf Valley Country Club on Sept. 13. From left, Flooding concerns Ball, an educator and certified Howard County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Leonardo McClarty, The conversation came around Howard County Councilman Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman to flooding in Ellicott City. mediator who was re-elected in and WJZ News Anchor Vic Carter, who facilitated the debate. 2014 to his third term on the County “I think we need to take a different Council, said he moved to Howard but underscored some philosoph- investing tens of millions of dollars approach to not only how we build County with his wife to experience ical differences in the political in transit, transportation, pathways and develop, but how we redevelop, what he considered the best place outlook of each candidate. and bikeways, we are investing less and how we invest in those issues,” to live in the world. Kittleman, a former teacher than a million,” Ball said. “That is Ball said. “There are projects on the “We see that Columbia and the and lawyer who also served on the not how we stay competitive. I think books that we’re still waiting on.” rest of Howard County has all the Council and as State Senator for I can pull together our state, fed- Pushing some of the mitigation promise that we hoped,” he said. District 9 from 2004 to 2014, played eral and private sector partners to decisions onto the next council as “However, we recognize that there up his willingness to tackle tough ensure we have a viable transporta- Ball has proposed, to include the are some things that we still have to issues that other administrations tion system that looks at the issues removal of 10 historic buildings and d o.” have taken a pass on such as lead- and concerns of not only today, but widening the stream channel, is not tomorrow.” Ball took issue with Kittleman’s ership of the school system and its something the county can afford to claims of having added 6 percent shortfalls in the operating and cap- Kittleman acknowledged the do, Kittleman said. more businesses to the county’s ros- ital budgets. challenges have been great, “but we “We’ve lost four lives, nobody ter during his term, presiding over “We’ve created a climate that have done significant work to make else should die,” he argued. “Now is the creation of more than 11,000 makes businesses want to be in it better.” the time.” additional jobs and achieving an Howard County,” Kittleman said, By next spring, he said, more Kittleman stood by his admin- unemployment rate of 3.6 percent, “and we have one of the highest than half the bus fleet will be new, istration’s accomplishments, and tied for the lowest in the state of wage rates in the state.” including three electric vehicles. advised voters to visit both his and Maryland. “We’ve improved bus stops, we Ball’s websites to compare their “Right now, our commercial Transportation woes have many more bus stops that records before making their deci- assessable base is the third lowest in One thing both candidates could have covers and are much more sion in the general election. the state,” Ball said. “The state aver- agree on was the inadequacy of the user friendly,” Kittleman said, “I’m excited about our future, age for job growth in 2017 was 1.4 county’s public transportation sys- adding that the Office of Transpor- and our campaign has tremendous percent, and for Howard County it tem. tation has reduced headway times momentum,” Kittleman said. was .2 percent. The state average for “We have recently had budgets on some routes from one hour to Ball, however, sees the county at wage growth was 3 percent, while where [the county executive] has 30 minutes. “We’ll see if that will a crossroads. improve. It’s getting better now.” Howard County was 2 percent. sent to the County Council zero dol- “This election is critical,” Ball In the last year we added about lars for road resurfacing,” Ball said. said. “We have a school system … 600,000 in commercial square foot- “We cannot function that way.” Better business policies that is facing some serious struc- age, which was one of the lowest Ball also suggested that Amazon In terms of vision, Kittleman fore- tural challenges. We have greater [additions] Howard County has did not consider Howard County sees adding the county’s 13th and need and greater challenges … and seen in years.” a serious contender for its HQ2 14th high schools, a stronger zoning insufficient education about things Taking place at the Turf Val- expansion headquarters in part code, and more transparency. when it comes to the opioid crisis ley Resort and moderated by WJZ because of an inadequate transpor- “I strongly believe the best way and mental health. Now is the time News Anchor Vic Carter, the debate tation system. for us to foster a pro-business for real leadership, now is the time remained remarkably civil in tone, “While other jurisdictions are environment … is to invest in our for real vision.” October 2018 The Business Monthly 7

HowardThe Howard County Tourism heldTourism its annual meeting and awards Presents on Sept. New Award 14 at Turf Valley Resort. The highlights of the lunch included the release of Tourism’s new video and awards including a new award in honor of Sgt. Edi- son Alexander Hermond who lost his life in the 2018 flood in Ellicott City. The 2018 awardees were Mutiny Pirate Bar and Island Grille in Elkridge and CURED Tap & Table and 18th & 21st in Downtown Columbia receiv- ing the Tourism Partner of the Year. Tourism Ambassador of the Year went to Pete Mangione, Turf Valley Resort. And the Sgt. Edison Alexander Hermond Hospitality Industry Employee of the Year Award was presented Sgt. Edison Alexander Hermond Hospitality Industry Employee of the Year Award was presented to Dimitri Korablove by (l-r) Barbara Nicklas, Chuck Chandler, Jon to Dimitri Korablove, Weinstein, Dimitri Korablove, Mary Kay Sigaty, Randy Marriner, Tori Buscher and executive housekeeper Yolande Lacan. for the Homewood Suites Columbia. Receiving the Tourism Partner of the Year was Mutiny Pirate Bar and Island Grille in Elkridge and CURED Tap & Table and 18th & 21st in Downtown Columbia. Pictured (l-r) are Barbara Nicklas, Chuck Chandler, John DETERMINATION, REVERED Weinstein, Amanda Hof, Rob Wecker, Mary Kay Sigaty and Steve Wecker.

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Lemonade stands are ubiquitous, especially in summer months. Probably every kid has run a stand or at least worked at one. The popular mix of cold water, sweet sugar and zesty lemons pulls together ingredients from millennia ago and could lead to a diversified investment portfolio. How’s it work? Where do lemons come from? “Alex” Scott — battling cancer decided to start tive, which ended in August, reimbursed the cost A lemonade stand starts with lemons or, at a lemonade stand in Connecticut to help raise of the fine or permit up to $300, or up to a total the very least, a powdered mix spruced up with money for her friends in the hospital. To date, the limit of $60,000. lemon slices and cute striped bendy straws. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised Laws regarding lemonade stands can vary And since life is not likely to actually give you more than $150 million toward fulfilling Alex’s greatly, both in terms of what’s on the books and lemons for free, they’re the first investment. Don’t dream of finding a cure and funding more than what’s enforced. “In some states or counties, think you’ll happen across a random lemon grove, 800 pediatric cancer research projects nationally. lemonade stands can violate laws with regard either. Lemons, which may have originated in To increase sales, tell your customers what to operation without a business license, lack of China 3,000 years ago, are solely a cultivated fruit: you’re going to do with the money, advised adherence to health codes, or even be seen as a there are no wild lemon trees, not anywhere. Duane Carey, owner of IMPACT Marketing and violation of child labor laws,” said Dan Lempres, Organically Public Relations in Columbia. Even if it’s purely senior marketing analyst of Beverage Mixes at grown lemons are personal, “it could be raising money for college, The Kraft Heinz Company. “If you have questions currently 89 cents or for hurricane relief, but a stated purpose, about the legality of a lemonade stand, it is best each at Harris Tee- always yields more sales.” to contact the authorities in your community.” ter, but they’re He added, “Focus on the kids. Most people But who are those “authorities?” In Anne cheaper at Food don’t want the lemonade but they are willing to Arundel County, lemonade stands appear to fall Lion, where the stop just to make the kids feel good about it.” under “roadside stands” which, according to the average store sells Carey suggests that parents, deliver fliers or county Department of Inspections and Permits, between 700–800 go door-to-door with the kids who are going to do require a license, for a fee of $250, good for lemons monthly, operate the lemonade stand. one year. How often is this enforced for a lem- according to Matt onade stand in Anne Arundel County? Nobody Musgrave, assis- Breaking the law wants to answer that question. tant category manager for fruit at Food Lion. “We In most of the U.S., including Maryland, lem- In Howard County, the Department of Inspec- source our lemons predominantly from Califor- onade stands technically are illegal but inspectors tions, Licenses and Permits does not require a nia,” he added, “however each year we will also don’t usually go after them. permit for a stand less than 200 square feet. And import from Chile and Mexico to cover California In June 2011, during the U.S. Open golf tour- Planning and Zoning doesn’t either, as long as fruit gaps.” nament, officials in Montgomery County fined the enterprise is not considered commercial. The Want to go higher end? Capitalize on the some kids operating a lemonade stand $500 each. Health Department has its own set of permits current farm-to-table trend and grow your own The fine was later rescinded, but this and other potentially related to lemonade stands (an answer lemons. fines faced by lemonade stand operators across from that party was pending at press time). Heather Wheatley, senior horticulturist at the nation prompted Country Time Lemonade to Homestead Gardens, with locations in both create Legal-Ade, an initiative to help lemonade When does the IRS get a pour? Davidsonville and Severna Park, can sell you a stand owners deal with permit issues. The initia- In 2017, if you were a dependent child oper- lemon tree, ranging in price from $50 to $350. ating a lemonade stand, and you made less than “This is an investment you’d make once you $6,350, you don’t have to file a return, said Shaun knew your lemonade stand business was thriv- Eddy, financial planner and owner of Oxford ing,” she acknowledged. Planning Group in Woodstock. In Maryland, lemon trees are grown in con- But, he cautioned, you might want to file to tainers then pulled inside when temperatures recover any withheld income taxes, and he rec- get down to 50 degrees. The best kind of lemon to ommends that families check with their tax cultivate for a lemonade stand is the Eureka (also accountants for any final verification and unique called Lisbon) variety, because these are so nat- circumstances. urally sweet, Wheatley said, “You can bite right Eddy also had a recommendation for the through the rind and it’s divine.” young lemonade stand operator. “I don’t nor- mally recommend individual stocks for people, Cute kids, cuter money but sometimes it can be a good learning tool for Marketing a lemonade stand means finding a kids to buy a few shares of different stocks and way to pull the heartstrings of the local community watch them and learn from their experience,” he in a way that makes them reach for their wallets. said. The most popular national fundraiser is When life gives you lemons, may your fruit “Alex’s Lemonade Stand,” an idea that started variety be sweet, your neighbors be thirsty, and 18 years ago when a 4-year-old girl — Alexandra the county inspectors be quiet. Pour on! October 2018 The Business Monthly 9 Q &Awith Tonya Kennon New library leader plans for the future By Mark R. Smith socially and economically. Librar- If you had an additional million Senior Writer ies are so much more than books. dollars in your $20 million bud- Libraries offer classes, for instance, get, what would you do with it? Nearly six months ago Tonya that are often full. Remember, in Thank the donors, mightily (pronounced TONE-ya) Kennon the same way that people come into (laughing). We want to be as inclu- took leadership of the Howard contact with diverse community sive as possible and would look to County Library System (HCLS). members in our spaces, they also integrate sectors that may experi- Kennon joined HCLS following a “bump” into materials, resources ence barriers due to access, age, Evening in the Stacks. long career working in her native and events that may not have been language, and so on. Around 27 Members of the public are California, most recently serving at the forefront of their minds prior. percent of HOCO residents speak encouraged to donate old books as director of the Riverside Public a non-English language. We would and DVDs. Library. Now she is leading, what What new programs would you also offer enhanced early learning is regarded by many, as the best like to offer at HCLS? spaces, and more interactive and What’s your vision of the HCLS for library system in the country. She We want to increase community immersive learning experiences for the next five years? recently spoke with The Business engagement with our offerings to all all ages, especially around technol- HCLS will continue to be at the Monthly. sectors, and in doing so we will often ogy and the arts. forefront of changes in the field. be working outside of our walls. We We’ll strengthen partnerships and Are libraries as relevant as they want to increase the community’s Does the HCLS need more collaboration with the arts and with used to be? options in regard to classes, materi- branches? existing partners, like the How- Absolutely. Libraries are vital als and mobile outreach with books We’re reviewing the west end, ard County Public School System, institutions in the community that and technology, including maker- and there’s a definite need for a as well as promote new ideas and strengthen them educationally, spaces and art exhibits. new and expanded Central Library, innovations in the community. in Downtown Columbia. Despite I’m inspired by our local com- the recent renovation, we could munity and I also look outside of use additional space for meetings, the community, and even outside classes, interactive learning and of my profession, for inspiration. exhibit space for public art. Collaborating with leaders in other industries is crucial to the success What technological advances do of the library. you anticipate? We’re looking to enhance pas- What else is on your mind? sive access to technology and work I’m surveying everything right more in the area of gamification now, through our lens at HCLS and and apps as learning tools. We’re also wondering how members of also working to ensure the com- the community view the same top- munity is aware of the current ics. We’re discussing methods to robust assortment of online offer- collect community input in various ings, such as Mango Languages, a areas. language learning tool that is simi- I was recently at a conference lar to Rosetta Stone, but free. Also, where one of the topics centered on someone who likes Netflix or Hulu seizing opportunities. The example should try Hoopla, which allows used at one point was, of all things, a streaming of movies and TV shows, ketchup packet. Our group contem- also for free. plated the issues: they can be hard to open, not have enough ketchup How does the library generate inside, etc. The point was to seize additional money? opportunities for innovative ideas The library is a component of and solutions, rather than to create the county’s education system. The work-arounds. And that’s where my library received $20.9 million from focus is, innovating and creating for Howard County and $980,000 from even better service for our commu- the Maryland Department of Edu- nity. cation. In addition to donations and grants, which vary, the Friends and For more of the interview with Foundation of HCLS also fundraise Tonya Kennon, visit www.thebusi- on our behalf through events like nessmonthly.com 10 The Business Monthly October 2018

Credit: Maryland DNR Demolition crews used explosives to breach the historic Bloede Dam in Patapsco Valley State Park on Sept. 11. After the dam is removed, park officials will face another challenge in rebuilding the flood-damaged Grist Mill Trail. CLOSED INDEFINITELY Inaccessible Patapsco Valley State Park Needs $4.5 M By George Berkheimer being reopened,” said State Del. Eric 44B, which is represented by Del. helpful in mitigating some of the Senior Writer Ebersole (D), whose district encom- Pat Young (D), a member of the damage said Kubofcik. “The areas passes portions of the park. Maryland House Appropriations where we planted trees were dra- While Main Street Ellicott City, The trail that connects PVSP’s Committee. matically protected during the a major economic driver, received flood, particularly in the Lost Lake emergency funding, government Lost Lake recreation area to the “He is already exploring ways of Ilchester Road pedestrian bridge is helping the park get what it needs to area, which withstood the flood bet- attention, armies of enthusiastic ter than any of us thought it would.” volunteers and widespread fund- more than a recreational amenity. It reopen completely,” Ebersole said. raising support from businesses also provides a safe bicycle route for The Greenway’s flood response throughout the region after the dev- daily commuters traveling between Cleaning Up efforts will continue through the fall. astating flood of May 27, Patapsco Ellicott City and the towns of Relay Since the flood, park officials have “Volunteers are welcome, and can Valley State Park didn’t. and Elkridge and points beyond. reopened sections sporadically as check the calendar of events on our That’s no longer an option for them. visitor safety issues are resolved. website (www.patapsco.org) to learn In fact, less than a mile down- more and register,” Kubofcik said. stream from Ellicott City, large While the Grist Mill Trail had “They’re making every effort to portions of Patapsco Valley State already been closed for months as a get the trails opened up, but every- Park (PVSP) remain inaccessible to staging area for work crews replacing thing that leads directly to the Grist Road to the future visitors four months after the flood. a sewage pipeline and for demolition Mill Trail from the network above Even if the park receives funding Department of Natural Resources crews preparing to remove Bloede the Glen Artney and Hilltop Areas to repair the Grist Mill Trail, severe (DNR) spokesperson Gregg Bortz Dam from the river, DNR officials on the Baltimore County side will damage to the roadways outside the said there is no timeline for reopen- had expected it would reopen soon remain closed,” Ebersole said, at park near Ilchester presents a dif- ing the trails that are still closed, but after that work was completed. least until missing portions of Pigs ferent obstacle for park access and ackowledged that park officials will “That’s not going to be possible Run Trail can be rebuilt. for some bike commuters. reopen them piece by piece as these now, because some sections of the It may sound as though PVSP has The Baltimore County Depart- damaged sections are restored. trail have been totally washed away been largely sidelined in the flood ment of Public Works (DPW) In the meantime, some recre- and others are still covered with response, but volunteers like the scheduled a public meeting for Oct. ational opportunities tied to hiking, rocks and silt,” Ebersole said. members of the Patapsco Heritage 18 to discuss the future of River Road, mountain biking and climbing will Additionally, two bridges on the Greenway (PHG) have been hard at Thistle Road and Hilltop Road. be curtailed in the Glen Artney and trail were damaged beyond repair work trying to make some damaged “Repairs to River Road and This- Hilltop areas until visitor safety can and will have to be redesigned and sections accessible again. tle Road have been made for the be assured. rebuilt to withstand future flooding. “We quickly mobilized our mem- purpose of maintaining access PVSP generates considerably “Right now we’re waiting for the bers after the flood, and they’ve to existing residences,” said DPW fewer direct revenue dollars than Federal Emergency Management been helping to clean out the dam- Chief of Highway Design Rahee Ellicott City but Maryland’s most Agency to come through with some aged areas so that visitors could Famili. “Roads are closed beyond densely used park nevertheless funding, but it’s not going to be start coming back,” said PHG Pres- the last residence.” plays an important role in drawing enough,” Ebersole said. ident Grace Kubofcik. “A lot more resources need to go outdoor enthusiasts — and poten- The General Assembly does not By July, she said, the Green- into maintenance and improving tial shoppers, restaurant goers and reconvene until January 2019, “so way had orchestrated six different the existing infrastructure,” Kubof- overnight visitors — to the area. finding more money to deal with cleanup efforts, martialing 175 peo- cik said. “Something has to be this situation will be tricky,” he said. ple who removed more than three done because of all the state parks, Repairs On Hold Perhaps one consolation is tons of trash that had washed into Patapsco is the most heavily used “The Grist Mill Trail is going to be the fact that portions of the park the park. and most frequently closed due to the lynchpin that will hold up things also lie within Legislative District Past conservation efforts were capacity issues.” October 2018 The Business Monthly 11 HCGH to Host State of Healthcare Event By George Berkheimer Right Care, Right Cost dic and women’s health services. Senior Writer HCGH President Steven Snelgrove “Howard County is considered Howard County General Hospi- said that quality healthcare is a vital the second healthiest county in the tal (HCGH) will host its first annual component to a strong community, state,” Snelgrove said, “but still has State of Healthcare in Howard just like education, public safety, rec- serious challenges with obesity, County presentation at the Johns reation and economic development. behavioral health and access to Hopkins University Applied Physics Snelgrove will address cur- care.” Laboratory (APL) on Oct. 5. rent hospital initiatives such as its Paul Skalny, managing director According to HCGH, the free construction project, as well as part- of the Davis, Agnor, Rappaport & event is designed for business, nerships the hospital is building with Skalny LLC law firm in Columbia, community and technology lead- Howard County on behavioral health Dr. Robert Califf serves as chair of Howard County ers interested in learning about and on physical recruitment, and safety, their knowledge of healthcare General Hospital’s board of trustees. advances in healthcare that are on making sure there are seamless on the horizon, and the role that and its challenges and opportunities “We’re actually retooling what transitions for patients between the HCGH, a member of Johns Hopkins can be limited.” we’ve done in the past as an annual hospital and community providers. Medicine, will play in delivering “Howard County is growing, and event,” said Skalny. and coordinating those advances. The hospital will also award its it is growing older – faster than the “Downtown Columbia is devel- rest of the state,” Snelgrove said. The program will feature a key- first-ever Promise of Health in How- oping, and our population is growing note address by Dr. Robert Califf, ard County Award at the event, “Howard County General Hospital is the only hospital in the county, and graying,” Skalny said. “The hos- who served as the U.S. Food and recognizing an individual who has pital needs to grow alongside the made a lasting contribution to the and under a new regulatory plan Drug Administration commissioner population to serve its needs.” from 2016–2017 and as Deputy community’s health. approved by the state, must coor- Commissioner for Medical Products dinate with physician practices, Skalny said, “The digital role is and Tobacco from February 2015 Complex Topic nursing homes and skilled nursing going to expand, and we’re fortu- until his appointment as commis- “Healthcare is a complex topic, facilities to manage the total cost of nate that APL has been and will sioner in February 2016. and there is a deep need for greater care attributable to each resident.” continue to be involved with the Califf is currently a Duke Uni- understanding of current issues,” Hospital officials estimate that hospital. There is so much to come versity cardiologist and advisor to Snelgrove said. “While business and there is a shortage of up to 90 pri- out of the combination of technol- Verily Life Sciences, part of the Goo- community leaders often have a mary care physicians in Howard ogy and healthcare, and our close gle family of companies working on strong understanding of issues such County, in the face of a growing work with APL. This event will health technology advances. as education, taxation and public need for geriatric, cancer, orthope- explore that, and much more.” Energy Manager Cutting Business Costs Walton League of America, Inc., or renewable energy installations for Continued from page 1 one of the earliest national conser- residential, commercial and indus- executive, Allan Kittleman. While vation organizations in the country. trial property owners, and the loan is energy conservation work is cur- While Miller’s job is to analyze attached to the property rather than rently decentralized throughout the county’s energy efficiency pro- an individual. several departments, Miller will grams and policies, and develop There are also plenty of incen- work with a dozen or more staff internal and public energy savings tives offered by, among others, BGE across the county to centralize infor- initiatives, she’s full of applicable and PEPCO. “If any business is not mation, analyze data, develop new and encouraging tips for businesses. involved in an incentive program yet, policies and programs as needed, they really should be,” Miller said. and pull in grant funding, private Leah Miller One of the most straightforward “The Maryland Energy Administra- ways to save energy —­ aka money partnerships, new technologies, Some examples of the county’s tion also has grants for businesses.” — is to invest in a lighting upgrade, and other resources to help make successful energy initiatives include In fact, there is a sea of ener- she recommended, and if possi- the county’s energy management as solar on county-owned facilities, gy-related opportunities,including effective and efficient as possible. hybrid vehicles in the county’s fleet, ble, to invest in LED lights that turn solar, and part of Miller’s job is to One of Miller’s first tasks has electric vehicle charging stations at themselves out via motion sensors. help people navigate those waters. been to collect utility billing county facilities, and an Energy Per- Next on her list is to have HVAC Managing energy well also helps information from several county formance Contract that financed systems regularly inspected and businesses become good stewards departments and agencies. Once all energy efficiency upgrades in more maintained. Most lighting upgrades to the community. “Customers like of the information is in hand, she than a third of the county’s build- and building tune ups pay for them- to know their businesses are green,” plans to look at the county’s energy ings with no up-front costs. selves in energy savings within one Miller pointed out. use in specific buildings over sev- Growing up in a community or two years, she said. Miller encourages businesses to eral years and compare it to that north of New York City, Miller has She’s also a fan of the Property contact her at lemiller@howard- of similar buildings nationwide to been concerned about the envi- Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, pro- countymd.gov or 410-313-6172. identify the best opportunities for ronment. She also worked in the gram because it provides a means of Visit livegreenhoward.com for improving energy efficiency. non-profit community for the Izaak financing energy-efficiency upgrades more information. 12 The Business Monthly October 2018 The Maryland Renaissance Festival By the Numbers Pageantry and peasants, mead and turkey legs The Maryland Renaissance Festival in Crownsville brings thousands of peo- ple to Anne Arundel County to celebrate all things of 18th century England. It’s romance and intrigue, food and spirits, and even a chance encounter with a king, princess or scoundrel. But what does it all add up to? The Business Monthly has the numbers. 323,000 Visitors per season. 4,000 Giant turkey legs sold per day. At one-and-a-half pounds of meat, each leg packs about 1,136 calories and 54 grams of fat. 17,000 Photo: Donna Headlee 1526 Daily visitors. The festival is still open Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21. The year turkeys were first brought to England by William Strick- land. “He is said to have bought six turkeys from Native Americans, brought them to England, and sold them for a tuppence each,” 30 explained Rosemary Williams, a history professor at Howard Com- Similar multi-weekend events across munity College. “Henry VIII was known to have eaten turkey, but it the country, with California, Minne- was probably not eaten by ordinary people.” sota, Texas, and our own Maryland 1,300 hosting the largest shows. With 250 performers, 400 people employed as part-time workers during 140 the festival, seven full-time your ’round Acres of festival grounds which include 303 buildings employees and another 650 people work- of various sizes, not used for anything but the festival. ing for vendors, the festival is a job creator. Most of these employees, no matter what their role, are locals. In addition, there are 16 140 artisans who participate in the show, Couples married at the Maryland Renaissance Fes- offering everything from pottery to flying tival each year. Weddings are held at the chapel, rainbow bubble wands. and the cost to secure the stage for a wedding is a non-refundable $100. It is required that the wedding

Photo: Jennifer Walsh party be properly costumed. For additional fees, you can have 1300-1600 an appropri- The dates considered to be the Renaissance, which first began in Italy ately attired and spread throughout Europe. “The Renaissance really refers to a period cleric to offi- of renewed interest in scholarship based on the classical period, and the ciate at your expression of humanism in art, architecture and literature,” said Williams, wedding. “so this doesn’t seem to relate much to what goes on at a Renaissance Fes- Or a harpsi- tival.” But wait: this period also overlaps with the late Middle Ages, which in chord player. England was a time when the nobility liked conspicuous displays of wealth: Or both. lavish banquets serving exotic foods, elaborate hunts, servants, falcons, tournaments with knights and chivalric orders. That’s more like it. Photo: Keith Heffner October 2018 The Business Monthly 13 Cannabis Industry Grows, Some Difficulties Continued from page 1 heighten access while altering the number of medical cannabis goes down. It happens frequently,” growers that may be licensed. The Goldberg said. “If the amount of bill passed during the 2018 legisla- retail sales has reached $45 million tive session, but has yet to be fully since the dispensary doors initially implemented. opened, if [the software] hadn’t Klein added that more discus- been down so often on Fridays sion is also needed about license and Saturdays, that number would ownership and transfer, drug have been significantly higher. Fur- testing for employees who hold thermore, it damages the patients’ medical cards (employers can test confidence.” and fire someone if they don’t pass Still, Goldberg said he “would the test, since there is no worker never blame” the cannabis com- protection), issues related to hous- mission for the problem, and feels ing regarding status as a medical that it is doing more to correct it patient (landlords can tell residents than many people realize. they can’t consume) and the indus- The commission “has a huge task, try’s limited relationship with the with limited resources,” he said. banking industry. He added that METRC, a division “Movement is needed on those of Lakeland, Fla.-based Franwell topics,” he said, adding, “Concern- Inc, is dealing with an increase in Owners of area medical cannabis dispensaries, including Alan Sharp of Revolution ing the issue of disability or worker’s Releaf have expressed concerns about the operation of METRC, the software program business and that it needs more compensation, if an employer the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission employs to oversee patient accounts. help. “For instance, there is often a wants to know if cannabis was in 48-hour wait to get an answer from an employee’s system if they were Level 2 support. That can cost up to hurt, they can deny a claim.” growing pains, too, the early part about 150-175 clients per day.” $100,000 per day.” of their respective businesses have Goldberg said, “There are so been a success. Dubbe, CEO of Legalize it? All told, all good Greenhouse Wellness in Columbia, many transactions and METRC is The general buzz has been, as But back at retail level, the com- feels the state “is getting better with simply overwhelmed.” roll-outs go, the medical canna- plaints, first and foremost, concern accommodating patient needs and Requests for comment for this bis industry is off to a solid start, the frequent software crashes. doing real-time fixes to METRC, article by MMCC Executive Direc- despite its issues. “It’s gotten worse lately because and the system in general.” tor Joy Strand and Director of On that note, the MMCC is tak- of the increased number of people Another of her issues concerns Program Analytics and Quality ing steps to improve outreach, who have been signing up,” said businesses obtaining more than Assurance Fakiza Rahman were not said Jennifer White, spokesperson, Alan Sharp, co-owner of Revolution one license. “When we bid for our returned; nor was a similar request pointing out that the agency has Releaf, in North Laurel, “and peo- license, I was under the impres- to METRC. “learned that certain populations ple can’t buy products when that sion that you could only have one happens, sometimes after an hour license in the state,” she said, “but do not have technological access, There’s more drive. So they wait and hope it starts less than a year in, there are already like the elderly and members of cer- There are several other industry working again.” companies that own or manage tain religions.” issues that need to be addressed, Maryland does allow deliveries, multiple dispenseries in Maryland, Still, until its problems are said Jason Klein, principal, Can- but not shipping, usually within a which gives them greater econo- resolved, moving to what has been nabis Practice Group, with the certain radius and for a certain dol- mies of scale.” long anticipated — legalization of Washington, D.C., office of Offitt lar amount. Toskov, owner of Greenpoint recreational cannabis, which has Kurman, in Maryland, which is That’s the bad news, Sharp said. Wellness, in Linthicum, believes occurred in several states — is on home to 65 dispensaries, with 37 “But the good news is, there are that, despite the METRC contro- the back burner in Maryland. more licenses that are not yet oper- more dispensaries opening, more versy, “everything is going well. The “The state has to get the medi- ational. products coming on to the market most I’ve been down is 15-20 min- cal program right and locked down “The industry still has to figure and prices are coming down, which utes,” he said, “and while at such before the personal use issue is a out secure transportation,” said is another trend in what is proving times we all lose the ability to ver- possibility,” said Klein. “There will Klein, noting that some dispensa- to be a very competitive business. ify usage, know that the MMCC just certainly be further and ample ries offer delivery services. There are large concentrations of released a memo that allows dis- tweaking of the program as it moves He also said that House Bill 2, dispensaries in the more liberal penseries to sell a certain amount along.” which passed last year, needs to be areas, such as Howard and Mont- (up to 12 grams) of product to cli- Still, he thinks there will be a refined. gomery counties. However, Anne ents during such instances. My view vibrant discussion about adult use HB 2 alters the definition of Arundel and Prince George’s were is, it could always be worse.” and a recreational bill in the 2019 “grower” to mean an entity that tougher to enter, from a zoning So, he’s not complaining. “For legislative session. “I don’t think cultivates or packages medical standpoint.” the amount of people we’re getting it will pass,” Klein said, “but there cannabis, as well as establishes Gina Dubbe and Tony Toskov in here, I think [the industry roll- will be plenty of talk about what lies a Compassionate Use Fund to feel that, while they’ve felt the out] has worked great. We attract ahead.” 14 The Business Monthly October 2018 Old Ellicott City Gets Ready to Change Kittleman, Weinstein Champion Flood Mitigation Plan By George Berkheimer acquisition and removal of 10 buildings on the Senior Writer south side of Main Street, four of which are beyond reasonable repair. Kittleman and Weinstein advo- Legislation filed by Howard County Executive cate replacing them with public open space. Allan Kittleman (R) and Ellicott City Councilman County Spokesman Mark Miller confirmed Jon Weinstein (D) aims to take immediate action that the 10 buildings represent 5 percent of the to lessen the potential for and severity of flooding buildings in the city’s Historic District, which in Historic Ellicott City. includes structures in West End. Addressing the County Council on Sept. 4, the Kittleman tasked a team of local preservation- pair presented an ambitious vision that could ists to identify internal and external elements of cost up to $50 million. The plan calls for acqui- each building that could be preserved or reused sition and removal of buildings along with new within the historic district. construction or upgrade of stormwater man- Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman and Howard agement infrastructure. The plan also foresees County Council member Jon Weinstein Weinstein said the county is also exploring deepening and widening the stream channel the possibility of relocating one of the buildings: through town, and redesigning some of the Kittleman acknowledged that people are Tea on the Tiber, located at 8081 Main Street, stream’s sharper turns to allow a more sweeping afraid to come to Ellicott City, and businesses are which was “once owned by George Ellicott,” the pathway for water. reluctant to return. son of Andrew Ellicott, one of Ellicott City’s three founding brothers. “We developed our plan using a scientific “These are the actionable steps that must be approach to mitigating the height, speed and taken to preserve Ellicott City. Without doing Current ownership of the buildings is split destructive force of a flood,” Kittleman said. “In this, we will lose all of Ellicott City,” he said. between two local developers, Land Design and this discussion, if it comes down to a choice Development Owner Joe Rutter and Waverly Real between saving lives or saving buildings, we The Plan Estate Group President Don Reuwer. choose lives.” The Flood Mitigation Plan strategy calls for the According to Howard County Deputy Direc- tor of Public Works Mark DeLuca, the Flood Mitigation Plan builds on four priority projects recommended in the Hydrology and Hydraulic Study conducted in the wake of the 2016 flood by McCormick Taylor, a civil engineering firm. They include culvert expansion within the city and new water retention facilities further upstream. Spot Enhancements The phasing of projects will be of critical importance, DeLuca noted. “We want to start at the bottom of the water- shed and work our way up and analyze it as we [go], so that we know ultimately what capacity we have at the base,” he said. “If we do have any kind of restrictions or limitations as we move up, we’ll know how to design for them.” The Ellicott City Master Planning process addressed spot enhancements to be undertaken within the Tiber-Hudson watershed, the first of which is known as Hudson Bend. Running a course from Parking Lot F to Lot E through Court Avenue and under Main Street and the La Palapa restaurant, this stream emerges at Lot D and joins the channel at Ham- ilton Street. “There might be relocation of a brewery annex building and temporary relocation of La Palapa, and also a new culvert ... so that we can have a much larger channel going through here to pre- Howard County government is exploring the feasibility of relocating and preserving the Tea on the Tiber building, vent some of the flooding,” DeLuca said. “The an historic structure once owned by George Ellicott that is among 10 buildings on Ellicott City’s Main Street Master Planning team has ideas about how to recommended for removal to enhance public safety. regain parking spaces in Lot D and also provide October 2018 The Business Monthly 15

What is the Where is the funding How are the funds Ellicott City Flood coming from for FY targeted for FY Mitigation Plan? 2019? 2019?

• Property Acquisition and Removal $984,000 — Capital Contingency $15,759,000 – Ellicott of Property in Ellicott City and Valley Fund (anticipates state funding for City Improvements and Mede a transportation grant used for road Enhancements repairs) • Open Space Construction for $1,000,000 – Valley Mede/ Lower Main Street $1,100,000 – Technology Chatham Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Upgrades • Culvert Expansion at Ellicott Mills $10,975,000 – Route 1 Fire Station The OEC • Retention Facility at US 29/MD 40 Interchange (Hudson 7) $3,700,000 – East Columbia Library Economic Impact Athletic Field & Site Improvement Howard County is now gathering updated • Retention Facility at Rogers information to reflect the most current data available about the economic impact of the Avenue (Quaker Mill) to be incorporated into the overall master plan,” Downtown Ellicott City/Main Street busi- Weinstein said. ness corridor before and after the 2018 flood. • Culvert Expansion at 8600 Main The big question is funding. Following is data prior to the 2016 flood, pro- vided by The Jacob France Institute. Street Howard Budget Director Holly Sun informed the council that urgent and critical need funds • Two 10-foot Culverts from for Ellicott City in FY ’19 totals $18.8 million. • 141 businesses located in OEC Maryland Avenue to the Patapsco That figure includes $2 million in contingency funds and $16.6 million of reallocation from the • $124.2 million in business activity River existing Capital Budget, a portion of which was earmarked for a new Route 1 Fire Station and • 955 workers earned an estimated East Columbia Library athletic field and site opportunities for retail that might be displaced $53.1 million by the enlargement of this channel.” improvements, among other projects. Most of the water retention facilities contem- The impact would be limited to “a few months plated further up the watershed would each hold at the most,” Kittleman said. “If we’re not going • $6.2 million in combined state a volume of 13-15-acre feet, a measurement to start building [these capital projects] until and local government revenues equivalent to one foot of water covering 13-15 next March or May, then we could actually put from businesses acres, he added, and a very large 70-acre feet money into the following year’s budget, and then it would only be a couple months delay.” facility designated T-1 will be located where the tation is” for Fiscal Years 2020 and beyond. Tiber and Hudson join together. In considering the legislation, County Council Chair Mary Kay Sigaty (D-Dist. 4) asked the county Planning for the future Appropriations Transfer executive, “What does that get us? We’re looking at The Flood Mitigation Plan will become a key “The five year [Flood Mitigation] Plan is going a five-year plan, we have to know what the expec- part of the Ellicott City Master Plan, which will in turn be incorporated into the Howard County General Plan. Tom McGilloway, principal of the Mahan Rykiel Associates urban design and planning firm hired to prepare the Ellicott City Master Plan, said his firm is considering how the flood mitigation proposals affect public park and open space, land use in the core area, and improve- ments to streetscapes and roadways. “We’re looking at creative ways to keep vehi- cles, dumpsters and large tree debris from getting into the channel,” he said. The county will continue the flood mitigation planning process with a public workshop in late October, followed by online engagement and presentation of a draft plan for public review in Much of Ellicott City remains closed and boarded up. early 2019. 16 The Business Monthly October 2018 BIG ISSUES, BIG RESPONSES Howard County Rumbles Toward Election Howard County Councilman homes and apartments that also Jon Weinstein (D-Dist. 1) surprised may have those same needs, you few people when he endorsed the HOWARD POLITICAL need to look at it fairly across the reelection bid of Howard County by George Berkheimer board. From a fairness standpoint it Executive Allan Kittleman (R) last concerns me, you also need to look month. The two have had a close past the mobile home side.” relationship responding to two floods in Ellicott City, and Weinstein “We have come a long way, and we Interim Fire Chief OEC Flooding unquestionably would like to see the can point with pride at progress Kittleman named Finally, 66 individuals appeared work he’s started on the Flood Miti- that spans across academics, stu- Deputy Chief Daniel before the County Council at the gation Plan and Ellicott City Master dent well-being, school capacity, Merson to serve as body’s September legislative hearing Plan go forward with the same team operations, finances, community Interim Fire Chief for to testify in regard to the proposed leader for continuity’s sake. engagement and transparency.” the Howard County Ellicott City Flood Mitigation Plan, Weinstein did raise a few The school system still faces an Department of Fire most of them speaking in favor of the eyebrows, though, when he uphill battle in realigning its fis- and Rescue Ser- plan and requesting swift action. acknowledged having given seri- cal priorities, he acknowledged, vices effective Sept. Those who opposed the plan did ous thought to a general election with Maintenance of Effort fund- 1. Merson assumes the position so primarily out of concern that his- write-in campaign endorsed by his ing insufficient to balance a vacated by Chief John Butler, who toric structures would be sacrificed supporters after losing his reelec- growing population, increasing stu- was recently appointed chief of the for a plan that, of its own admittance, tion bid to Democratic Primary dent needs, a high-quality staff and Fairfax County, Va., Fire and Rescue would still result in flooding and a challenger Liz Walsh. an employee Health Fund deficit, Department. risk to life, though not as pronounced In a message distributed through particularly when county and state Merson is a lifelong resident of as the floods of 2016 and 2018. his campaign email account, Wein- government budgets are stretched Howard County and has served the Relay resident Robert Anson sug- stein said his commitment to “act thin. department for 34 years, beginning gested that the plan should include in a bi-partisan or non-partisan Over the past year, HCPSS under- his fire service career as a volun- upstream flow meters connected to manner, working with anyone who went a Central Office restructuring teer for the Elkridge Volunteer Fire sirens and traffic signals “to empty Department. is willing to engage in construc- designed to improve alignment and the town in emergencies,” along tive dialogue regardless of their focus on the classroom. At the same “Chief Merson has extensive with mandatory two-door egress in party affiliation,” coupled with his time, HCPSS reduced some cen- knowledge of county government, all buildings. own misgivings over “increasingly tral office positions, added staff to the department, national fire and Preservation Maryland Director uncivil public discourse that is key areas and restructured school EMS standards and strategic plan- Elly Cowan also raised concern that becoming commonplace on social administration under three new ning with an emphasis on human the demolition of historic structures media, and more and more during Area Superintendents “to provide dignity,” said Butler. “Howard could give way to new flood patterns County and this department are in public hearings,” won out. a birth to graduation focus,” Marti- that could damage yet more historic good hands.” While The Business Monthly rano explained. structures on Lower Main Street. does not endorse candidates, it will Currently, HCPSS is pursuing a Council Business “There can always be a storm that certainly endorse a non-candidate will overwhelm the best engineer- number of initiatives focused on In September, for making the right choice. With student-centered practices, inclu- ing plans,” said Ellicott City resident so much at stake in Ellicott City’s the Howard County Ann Jones. ‘This plan should con- sive relationships, and responsive Council rejected leg- future, it would do nobody any and efficient operations. centrate on saving lives even when good for Weinstein to be known and islation co-sponsored “We are preparing to launch that storm happens.” remembered as someone unwilling by Councilwoman seven new Superintendent’s Advi- Jen Terrasa (D-Dist. Advocates for the plan expressed to let the voters have the last say in a confidence in its basis on previous democratic process. Chapeau. sory Councils to involve many more 3) and Councilman stakeholders in developing initia- Calvin Ball (D-Dist. studies and updated data. tives and solutions aligned to our 2) that would have provided mobile “Those of us who are directly in State of the Schools Strategic Call to Action,” Martirano home tax relief for residents of the path of the water have been told Just six school- added. These will include adviso- mobile home parks. The 3-2 vote that our wellbeing and safety should days after Howard ries on Special Education, Diversity, against removing the legislation continue to be put on hold, delaying County Public School Equity and Inclusion, Teachers, from the table for consideration indefinitely until we agree to solu- System (HCPSS) stu- Paraeducators, Students, Program effectively killed the effort. tions more palatable to those who dents returned to Innovation, and Mental Health. “The issue overall needs to be are not in harm’s way,” said Christina class, School Super- “These advisories will give us the looked at comprehensively,” said Allen Page, a Main Street resident. intendent Michael benefit of new ideas and perspec- Councilman Greg Fox (R-Dist. 5), “The five-year plan is not a perfect Martirano delivered tives from many different voices who expressed concern that the fix, which does not exist. However, a State of the School address to including parents, teachers, and legislation focused solely on the site it is the beginning of viable, sys- county residents. community leaders and advocates,” rental tax. “To assume that every- temic flood reduction plans that will “I am pleased to say that HCPSS he said. “Membership will rotate so body in a mobile home is in need of improve our lives immensely.” is back and the state of the school we can hear from as many different a tax credit when there are people The council is scheduled to vote system is strong,” Martirano said. stakeholders as possible.” in small single family homes, town- on funding for the plan on Oct. 1. October 2018 The Business Monthly 17 Schuh, Pittman Tackle the Environment If you just get campaign emails tman suggested higher tolls during from Anne Arundel County high traffic periods. (Gov. Larry Executive Steve Schuh and his Hogan has reduced the tolls that Democratic challenger. Steuart Pit- ANNE ARUNDEL POLITICAL by Len Lazarick Gov. Martin O’Malley raised.) tman, you would think these guys Schuh said the proposals to would be always at each other’s build a third bridge were largely throats. opposed by the Eastern Shore But put them at the Chesapeake to get a rise out of Schuh on several said. counties where they would land, Bay Foundation to talk about issues, accusing him again of “reck- On that issue, Pittman sur- and that a new bridge would proba- environmental issues to a mostly less development” influenced by prised by flipping the Democratic bly wind up near the current spans white, mostly older audience of developer donations, of bungling playbook on its head, comparing because most of the environmen- 150, with the waters of the Bay as a solar farm development on rural Schuh not to the despised Donald tal damage has already been done. land and of firing the county hear- backdrop, and they sound like the Trump, but to Barack Obama, who State transportation officials ing officer for political reasons. upscale, private school-educated favored more public access to pub- are doing another long-term study gentlemen both of them are. They But Schuh, disciplined and lic waters. about a replacement for at least the are also former allies on the rural articulate as the Harvard MBA gen- original two-lane bridge, which is projects in South County where erally is, refused to take the bait. Development restrictions now 65 years old. Pittman manages his family’s He largely ignored the criticism Pittman said Schuh’s restrictions Asked about the projected rise ancestral horse farm. and concentrated in great detail on on development were an elec- in Bay water levels by 2 1/2 feet what his administration has done tion-year ploy, and he scoffed at In a fast-paced hour Sept. 17, by 2050, Pittman said. “We have to improve the environment, hold Schuh’s assertion that he returned they fielded a dozen questions on plan for that -- we actually have to the line on upzoning of land, dis- contributions from developers a wide range of topics, from the adapt to that.” Schuh said it wasn’t courage high density projects and who had projects under review by general development plan to mass just a matter of sea-level rising, open up shoreline access. county agencies. Pittman promised transit, sea level rise to solar farms. but of the land sinking because of You come away thinking these are On that topic, for instance, if elected to create an environmen- tal policy director in the county the depletion of the aquifers, the pretty sharp guys with a good grasp Schuh has championed boat ramps underground water sources. of environmental issues, despite and beach openings on the 3% of executive’s office to coordinate the disagreement on tactics. the county’s 530 miles of coastline county agencies that can impact In closing, Pittman again ham- that is not privately owned. “I have the environment. mered Schuh for lack of strategy There was none of the nastiness on growth, and Schuh returned to that surrounded Schuh’s first run for never seen such violent reactions” “We are way, way behind on by neighbors against the increased 2025 goals” for improving the qual- his usual campaign themes of tax the office against appointed execu- cuts, building new, smaller high tive Laura Neuman. Pittman did try public access to the Bay, Schuh ity of the Bay, said Pittman, while Schuh noted that the Chesapeake schools, paying teachers and cops is achieving its best scores since more, spending more on quality of the 1940s. life issues. A shortcoming of the forum’s format was that there was no pro- Bike lane in Annapolis vision for rebuttals to assertions by Anyone driving to Annapolis either candidate. For Schuh, the for an afternoon hearing during county’s environmental glass was the legislative session knows that Publisher and Editor Daniel Medinger half full and getting fuller, while the parking garages are often full and street parking is difficult to Ad Sales Senior Writers Staff Writers Pittman’s glass was half empty. find. Cathy Yost Mark R. Smith Susan Kim On a question about forests, Last month, with no public pro- Regina Lasco George Berkheimer John Powers Schuh emphasized the number cess, Mayor Gavin Buckley began Art Director Political Analyst Billing of trees planted on the shoreline, installing a new bike lane and Stacy Sutton Len Lazarick Doris Carbaugh while Pittman decried the loss of 3,000 acres of forests in the last 10 boardwalk on Main Street in the Composition Photographer Social Media years, and the practice of allowing busiest area of downtown Annap- Becky Mangus Mihir Majumdar Christen Murphy developers to pay for the trees they olis. The development shocked Regina Lasco cut down, rather than forcing them businesses, since it eliminates www.bizmonthly.com 410-740-5077 to replace them. almost half the street parking in “We just don’t have a way to the area closest to the State House. Published monthly at 5397 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 17, Columbia, MD. Mailing address It is supposedly just a tempo- is: P.O. Box 1529, Ellicott City, MD 21041. Telephone 410-740-5077. Fax: 410-740-5888. replace all the trees they take Email: [email protected]. Comments are welcome. @ Copyright 2018. down,” said Pittman. rary measure to encourage more bike and pedestrian traffic, but Subscriptions are $35 per year. A third Bay bridge businesses are screaming, jeweler The mission of The Business Monthly is to tell the story of people, products and services in the business community — for profit, non-profit and government — in Howard and A question about the building of Ron George in particular. George Anne Arundel Counties and the BWI Business Corridor and to celebrate our community a third Bay bridge left both Schuh is a conservative Republican run- as a great place to do business. The Business Monthly fosters a positive discussion of and Pittman struggling for ways to ning for state Senate in District 30, identifying and solving problems and to recognize those who excel at enterprise and prevent making traffic worse on the against Democrat Sarah Elfreth, a commitment to the betterment of our community. already congested Route 50-301 progressive Democrat who is an through Anne Arundel County. Pit- ally of the equally liberal Buckley. 18 The Business Monthly October 2018 2018 General Election Voters Guide As a service to our readers, The responsibility for addressing their Business Monthly asked candidates concerns. Our county has permit- in our coverage area to respond to a ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY ted severe over-development in short questionnaire. District 1, which is the most rap- Due to space constraints and nesses to operate in the county. neighborhoods across the coun- idly growing and diverse District the encouraging incidence of an We have implemented the larg- try. He did that work by effectively in the county. I want our represen- unusually large field of candidates, est tax cut and the largest fee cut in organizing at the grass-roots level, tative to advocate for sustainable not all candidates will appear in the county history, reduced property and he will bring those skills to growth policies and catching print edition. The full Voters Guide taxes for four years thanks to the government. Pittman pledges to up our infrastructure, including listing candidates running for all county’s tax cap, and enacted more shift budget priorities away from adding more schools/capacity, offices within our coverage area can than $160 million in cumulative development subsidies and back parks and recreation facilities, be accessed online through The tax and fee relief. to education, public safety, and libraries, and even a new county government office on the western Business Monthly’s website, www. I recognize that a successful preserving open space. However, he still understands the need for side of BWI. Paying our teachers bizmonthly.com. business climate depends on a economic growth and that being and first responders salaries suf- well-educated work force and a safe pro-business and pro-environ- ficient to keep our teachers and Question: Please provide a living environment for employ- ment can go hand-in-hand. As first responders working for our response, 250 words or less, tell- ees. My second term priorities are County Executive, he will continue County rather than losing them to ing our 55,000+ readers why they to continue record investments in work he has done with farmers neighboring jurisdictions. I also should vote for you to execute the our schools by reducing class sizes, to roll back regulations that are want to incentivize teachers and duties of the office you are run- improving salaries and accelerat- no longer serving their intended first responders to be able to live ning for. ing school construction in all parts purpose, and he will apply that near where they work. Protecting of the County. Also, I will con- principle to all local business reg- and improving our environment tinue to support our public-safety ulation. A Pittman administration is an area where we have not only COUNTY EXECUTIVE personnel and infrastructure to STEVE SCHUH (R) (Incum- in Anne Arundel County will be great responsibility, but great combat the opioid crisis, gangs bent): I am a lifelong transparent, inclusive, and fis- opportunity to lead through com- and crime. We will continue to county resident, cally responsible. Decisions will munity action and partnerships, increase police pay, add positions small-business be driven by data, and data will as well as legislation. and build a fifth police district. My owner, father, hus- be shared online so that citizens Administration will address these band, former State and businesses can participate priorities without increasing taxes COUNTY COUNCIL Delegate and cur- in county government. Pittman and fees and will continue to make rent Anne Arundel is tired of the pay-to-play poli- DISTRICT 2 County Executive. Four years ago, County government more efficient tics that have too often disgraced TOM GARDNER (R): First, I pledged to make the county the and cost effective. county government. He is running and most best place to live, work and start STEUART PITTMAN (D): against a local political machine important, vot- a business in Maryland. We have Steuart Pittman is running a made up of cast-offs from the Leo- ing is our sacred, made significant progress, and I “Communities First” campaign pold administration that rely on hard-earned priv- seek re-election to continue the for county executive that is draw- the same divisiveness and bully- ilege, so please work we have started. Over the ing support from all across the ing that have poisoned our politics encourage your past four years, we have improved political spectrum. His career in Washington. A vote for Steuart friends and fam- the business climate in Anne Arun- as a farmer, businessman, and Pittman is a vote for transparent, ily to vote this November, it has del County. I have worked hard to nonprofit executive began with accountable government that will never been more important! I’ve make county government more a nine-year career working to put communities first. been a resident of North County efficient and customer-service bring housing and commercial for 50 years, and I’m running for oriented to make it easier for busi- investment to blighted urban County Council because I want COUNTY COUNCIL to strengthen and protect our DISTRICT 1 neighborhoods, our schools and Your District 9 keep our hard-earned money in KIMBERLY MCCOY BURNS our pockets. As a small business Team, working with (R): No response. owner, a board of director mem- Governor Hogan to SARAH LACEY (D): I’m a mom, ber, a successful private sector represent you in a top-rated plaintiff’s attorney, a employee, retired State IT exec- former engineer, a homeowner, utive, military pilot, and past Annapolis. and a community volunteer and Chairmen of the AACO Spending leader. I campaigned for and was Senator Gail Bates and Affordability committee, I elected to school-wide leadership understand that there are needs Delegate Bob Flanagan positions at both MIT and CUA that the government must meet. Delegate Trent Kittleman Law. Those campaigns, in addi- While fulfilling those needs, regu- Delegate Warren Miller tion to many other leadership lations that may result cannot be experiences I’ve had, prepared so intrusive that we cannot sus- me for public service by teaching tain progress. I have led projects Website: www.chaowu.org By Friends of Chao Wu, Treasurer: Ying Wang me to listen to the people I hope creating government efficiencies Authority: Friends of Gail Bates, Robert Bates Treaurer to serve and to take personal and improving ease of service, October 2018 The Business Monthly 19 all while saving tax paying citi- communities. In May of 2007, he ing, and continued support for the zens both time and money. I have COUNTY COUNCIL married Joanna, his wife of 11 stormwater restoration fund. always been active in the commu- years. He transitioned careers to nity, as an umpire for local sport DISTRICT 3 IT in 2008 and currently works as I love the leagues, an area representative/ NATHAN VOLKE (R): a manager for a computer systems COUNTY COUNCIL District 3 commu- architecture review member on administration team. Torrey and nity. I love being DISTRICT 7 community associations or as a Joanna have a daughter whom he close to my family, JESSICA HAIRE (R): No member on the AACO Community “unashamedly dotes upon” and lifelong friends and response. Center taskforce. As a candidate two “wonderfully rambunctious” all the abundant JAMES KITCHIN (D): I believe I have already had addressed, sons. Torrey decided to run for access to water- that I am the best prepared to rep- and corrected, many constitu- Anne Arundel County Council ways. I attended resent the people and communities ents’ issues/concerns, and I don’t based on his passion for states- and graduated of District 7 on the Anne Arundel manship. He believes that wise plan on stopping. Protecting the from Anne Arundel County Public County Council. I am an involved tax cap and offering tax relief by schools. I married my high school statesmen will focus on creating member of my community. I grew eliminating the Rain Tax will be sweetheart from Chesapeake High effective government. “Residents up in this district and graduated my priorities. I support a General School and then we decided to should feel confident that their tax from our public-school system. My Development Plan that won’t bur- start our family here. This com- investment will provide positive children are in kindergarten and den our infrastructure, schools, munity was an amazing place to returns to the community,” he says. third grade at our local elementary first responders, and nature or grow up, and I want my son to have Torrey insists that effective govern- school, and my wife is a fifth-grade human resources. I have signed a that same experience as he grows ment in turn will create informed teacher. I am an active volunteer in pledge to oppose any tax increase up. Overdevelopment, crowded residents. “Good government my kids’ classrooms, am a member in the County. Thanks and God roads, outdated infrastructure – seeks to help residents understand of the PTA, coach my daughter’s Bless! these problems are threatening its processes, challenges, and soccer team, and teach in my son’s ALLISON PICKARD (D): The that future. I view serving on the accomplishments.” Finally, Torrey Sunday school class. This commu- combination of strong lead- County Council as a chance to give understands that informed resi- nity involvement has allowed me ership, practical professional back and help shape the future of dents make good neighbors. “When to run a campaign based on the experience, and higher education the community I love. I believe residents understand their local issues that the voters of this dis- have served me well as I pursue in limited government. I support community, they are more likely trict care about, which are smart common-sense, results driven lowering taxes, especially for retir- to lend their own talents and pas- growth, education, and the envi- solutions to community issues. I ees and those who have served our sion to address local challenges.” ronment. I am a former high school have forged strong relationships community and country. I want Torrey believes that his education government and history teacher. with other leaders in the county government to spend our money and personal experience gives him This experience motivates me to through my work with PTA, the smarter. I support public educa- significant comfort in connecting be a very strong voice for our coun- Board of Education, and the tion and increased teacher pay. I with people from all backgrounds. ty’s students, teachers, and schools. School Board Appointment Com- support investing in crucial infra- By creating partnerships, he seeks My current job is doing public pol- mission. I bring a pragmatic and structure and services like public to empower the residents of his icy research at UMBC, where my results-based approach to policy safety, police, fire and libraries. community to pursue their goals specialty is studying local govern- decisions. I remain committed to I believe any new development whether it is purchasing a home, mental policies. This experience working hard and reaching out proposals must be transparent starting a business, or support- will ensure that every vote I cast will to all community members, busi- and need input from the people ing a local non-profit. Ultimately, be based on ample public input, ness and labor leaders, elected who will be most affected—you— Torrey wants to help people by the most recent scientific evidence, officials, and community groups before they are passed. If elected, I improving access to resources and and the best available data. I’ve to make Anne Arundel County will be a responsive representative tools to develop themselves and had training on local government the best it can be. Anne Arun- and advocate for your needs. I will their communities. finances, and so I am well prepared del County cannot keep pushing fight for this community like I fight ANDREW PRUSKI (D): As a to tackle the complex budgeting off basic infrastructure needs. for my clients as an attorney every former teacher, school board mem- process. I believe that my expe- The lack of strong representation day. I share your values and I will ber, and public servant, along with rience, skillset, and community leaves District 2 vulnerable espe- be your voice to protect our com- many other volunteer positions, involvement makes me the best cially when considering our roads munity today and for the future. I have many qualifications that person to represent District 7 on the and schools. Knee jerk reactions DEBBIE RITCHIE (D): No provide experience for my re-elec- County Council and to execute the to funding decisions and policy response. tion to the Anne Arundel County duties of that office. I ask for your making over the last 3 years have Council. Over the past four years, vote on November 6. left our county further behind. I have sponsored and successfully We must develop a budgeting COUNTY COUNCIL passed over 20 legislative bills to approach that identifies and prior- DISTRICT 4 help schools, small business, and itizes where help is needed most, TORREY SNOW veterans. My priorities continue to MEET both socially and economically. (R): Torrey Snow be supporting education, advocat- We must craft a comprehensive moved to Anne ing for small business, increasing multi-year approach to ensure Arundel County in public safety, and protecting our MORE our County fixes problems and 2006, after grad- environment. We accomplished measures results. I will be a strong uating college. numerous goals on my first term on CANDIDATES advocate for neglected capi- He took a job at a the Anne Arundel County Council tal projects in the Greater Glen local school, and including funding for playgrounds, Burnie area as well as an empha- immersed himself into the com- water and sewer fee waivers for www.bizmonthly.com sis on roads, schools, and public munity. He worked primarily with veteran organizations, increased safety. families in local under-served education and public safety fund- 20 The Business Monthly October 2018 2018 General Election Voters Guide COUNTY EXECUTIVE undertakes a complete re-working ALLAN KITTLEMAN (R) of local land-use laws and zoning (Incumbent): I HOWARD COUNTY plans in the next term. I am com- sought the office of mitted to engaging every possible County Executive community includes our neigh- and an executive board member of local, state and federal resource to four years ago to bors who are concerned about Indian Origin Network of Howard contribute to the comprehensive bring a new per- class size increases, school budget County (IONHOCO). In addition, I watershed-wide, long-term plan spective to local deficits, and business people who am multi-lingual, can speak six lan- we need to mitigate deadly flooding government, one care about increasing commercial guages and have a global outlook. in old Ellicott City – one that does that was more inclusive, account- square footage while maintaining I understand how successful not require that we intentionally able and representative of people’s an affordable living environment. businesses are built. I will create destroy a centuries-old streetscape. concerns. Years of serving Howard Howard County residents and busi- a business-friendly environment And I will pursue every opportunity County residents as both a County nesses deserve a predictable and and make Howard County a pre- to site and fund the construction Council member and State Senator efficient government where the mier business destination where of new schools, where our kids are, exposed me to issues that, with the policies are clear. They also deserve businesses can thrive and generate now. We need clear-eyed compe- right leadership, could be handled an accessible leader who will be employment. I will ensure sustain- tence in government right now. We locally with care and compassion. held accountable while being ded- able development with adequate need responsible and long-minded Since being elected, my Adminis- icated to helping Howard County public facilities to make Howard stewards of our neighborhoods, tration has demonstrated that we be the very best place to raise a County the place to work, live, small business corridors and green are willing to tackle tough issues, family, grow a business, and pro- play and educate our children. It is spaces. We need lawmakers who lis- issues that others refused to take on. mote equal opportunity. Howard unfortunate that the class sizes are ten, who will make common-sense I credit much of the successful res- County needs a vision for inclusive increasing and that is why I was an decisions for the common good. I olutions we reached – whether it’s growth. I want businesses in every early advocate for building High am honored to be that candidate for funding our schools, building more part of this county to share in the School #14 in Elkridge. I support you in District One. #walshforone affordable housing, or bringing new prosperity. We will work to attract preservation of historic Ellicott City jobs into the county – to forming new businesses to this community, main street and stand behind the successful partnerships. There is a but more importantly, we will focus bipartisan Ellicott City Rebuild- COUNTY COUNCIL tremendous amount of talent and on strengthening those that call ing proposal put forth by County DISTRICT 2 passion in Howard County govern- Howard County home. If honored Executive Allan Kittleman and JOHN LIAO (R): I am running ment, our community non-profits, to be your next County Executive, Councilman Jon Weinstein. As your for county council and our businesses. My philoso- I will ensure responsible and effi- Councilman, I will bring a common in District 2 East phy continues to reflect a desire to cient use of our taxpayer dollars, sense approach to the governance, Columbia to turn bring these parties together and help grow private sector jobs that and work across the aisle to do what things around for find mutually beneficial solutions to provide a living wage, and support is best for the County and hold the district and for shared challenges. By putting par- small businesses and entrepreneurs everyone involved accountable. It’s the county. Dis- tisan politics aside and by bringing while encouraging innovation. I will always, People Before Politics. trict 2 is the district people together, we have been able make Howard County the destina- LIZ WALSH (D): For nearly of Elkridge, Howard High School, to strengthen our development laws, tion for innovative new businesses twenty years now, Columbia business district, Long create a community resources cam- who want to capitalize on our edu- I am a construc- Reach and Oakland Mills Village. pus for our human service providers, cated workforce and high quality tion lawyer. I draft The issue of development in How- address the opioid epidemic, fund a of life. We want to live in a Howard and negotiate con- ard County has reached a critical new courthouse, and preserve the County that promotes equal oppor- tracts to design, point where the county needs a sus- Harriet Tubman School. However, tunity for all of us! build and manage tainable long-term plan for housing there is more I’m eager to do in my construction proj- and infrastructure for Columbia and second term: establishing the Gate- COUNTY COUNCIL ects. I advise general contractors adjacent communities to ensure way Innovation District; building and project owners as to what their safety and quality of life for all the the 13th high school; developing a DISTRICT 1 contracts say, what the law says, residents. The other challenge for more dependable transportation RAJ KATHURIA (R): I am Raj and what that means they can and the county is development of the system; rewriting our zoning code; Kathuria, your candidate for How- probably shouldn’t do. Depend- commercial sector. District 2 has and, making Historic Ellicott City ard County Council District 1. I ing on what’s at hand, I can be a plenty of space suitable for commer- safe again. Howard County has a am a realtor, and a small business collaborative problem-solver ded- cial development and it is open for bright future because when you owner of a poultry waste Renewable icated to preserving long-standing business. I aim to get businesses to bring people together, awesome Energy startup. Previously, I was business relationships, or I can be make Howard County their home things happen. the CEO and owner of Bistro Blanc, the fiercest advocate. Before law base and create jobs for local res- CALVIN BALL (D): Howard a successful Howard County restau- school, I was a project engineer idents. In addition, I will look into County needs a rant. I am a Naturalized Citizen from for a national general contractor. I innovative programs that can help County Executive India and a 32-year Howard County bid and ran construction projects people in the community, espe- who is an inclusive, resident, living with my wife Sangita in the field. My civil engineering cially our youths to become future accountable leader and 3 children. I am also an active degree is from Georgia Tech, my entrepreneurs and business owners. focused on the suc- member of the Howard County high school diploma, Mt. Hebron. District 2 is located in an excellent cess of our entire philanthropic community, a grad- I will bring this experience and location next to Route 1, it has great community. Our uate of Leadership Howard County education to bear as the Council infrastructure and schools, the October 2018 The Business Monthly 21 conditions are favorable for rapid is open. I am the only candidate enacted building moratorium and development and what is other- business development and new who has legislative experience. mitigation plans. Growth manage- wise needed to attract businesses, opportunities for everyone. I am Experience is needed to maintain ment will be a key issue; we need including continuing Downtown ready to work with the community, consistent and adequate repre- to ensure that development does Columbia redevelopment, following the council and county executive, sentation of what it is we want for not outpace public facilities such as through on Gateway redevelopment, and the state government to set the ourselves here in Howard County. schools and undermine our quality reviving Rt. 1 and Rt. 40 master plans district on a new course and to make I am a proven champion of the of life. As a County taxpayer for 30 and start turning to aging residential our county better and stronger. hard-working citizen, an advocate years, I understand the importance neighborhoods for redevelopment OPEL JONES (D): My qualifica- for the under-served and a strong of growing the economy, sound fis- opportunities. tions and experience vary between and connected public servant who cal management and protecting the CHINA WIL- teaching, leadership, community believes government should be County’s Triple A bond rating. I will LIAMS (D): I am a service, and serving on a county efficient, to-the-point and goal ori- strive to achieve these goals. writer, mom, and commission. I’ve just finished my ented. We have the ability to solve former PTA presi- 13th year as an educator on the real problems that directly affect us, dent. I ran my PTA collegiate level, including several our children and our community. I COUNTY COUNCIL like a small busi- years as the Director of Leadership am committed to always maintain- DISTRICT 5 ness: increasing Institute at my alma mater. With ing open lines of communication DAVID YUNGMANN (R): I have revenue, decreasing costs, market- respect to community service, I am with you, focusing on issues that extensive professional background ing and branding our identity, and a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha matter to us, and when progress in finance, budgeting, real estate and modernizing internal recordkeep- Fraternity, Inc., mentoring and stalls, bring people together to legislative affairs. My community ing and financial systems. During tutoring young men and women in advance the conversation in order leadership has resulted in achieve- my PTA tenure, I also provided con- Howard County. Additionally, I was to make strong public policy where ments at a high level in zoning/ stituent services to my community, appointed by then County Executive, everyone is represented. I bring a development, schools and busi- helping them navigate the school Ken Ulman, to serve on the Human balanced approach to legislating nesses matters. I serve as a director bureaucracy and lobbying for more Rights Commission. There are sev- with my varied experience and will and volunteer for a broad range of school and community resources. eral priorities this next Council may serve our County’s residents of all community organizations serving As a guidebook writer, I undertake, including overcrowding ages and our rich multi-cultural county citizens in business advo- researched complicated and polar- of schools, whether Howard County mosaic that contributes so much to cacy, education, the arts, real estate, ized subjects and dissected these will be a Sanctuary County, and our communities’ character. financial literacy and public safety, issues for a lay audience. I am able development in and around Colum- DEB JUNG (D): I have lived in including playing a key role in legis- to understand both sides of an bia. My stance on each of these three Columbia for 30 lative affairs. I have been a resident issue, articulate the oppositions’ would first and foremost be to listen years and raised my of Howard County and my district concerns in a neutral way, and find to the community, and not be so family here. As a for 45 years. My priorities will be to areas of consensus. Funding for quick to make a decision or make successful attorney complete the revision of our zon- small class sizes should be a bud- promises to veto bills before the in the nonprofit sec- ing and development regulations get priority. This is the number one community has spoken. Listening to tor for over 25 years in order to reduce ambiguity and tool for achieving academic success ALL of Howard County is an abso- and a community qualitative parts of approval pro- across the board. With an aging lute prerequisite. Then if the people leader, I bring strong advocacy, cesses, improve predictability for population and federal tax law have spoken adequately for and/or analytical, and negotiating skills to all property owners, strengthen the changes, the county is expected to against any of these issues, I would the legislative arena. I have a record role of the General Plan, streamline encounter revenue challenges. The be more inclined to support the will of bringing people together to find development processes and reduce county should adopt the recom- of the majority. consensus solutions and have been number of conditional uses and mendations of the 2019 Spending trained to conduct due diligence zoning districts. Maintaining fiscal Affordability Report in regard to COUNTY COUNCIL and ask tough questions — qualities discipline will also be a top priority. I transfer tax and recovery of public important to legislative oversight will oppose additional taxes and fees service overtime. Preserve How- DISTRICT 4 and transparency. My performance that increase costs for our residents ard County’s open spaces and high LISA KIM (R): I am a wife, a on the various County boards and and businesses. I will work to refo- quality of life by syncing infra- mother, a nonprofit school organizations demonstrates cus our sources of economic growth structure improvements with new board member and a commitment to detail, respon- to a greater focus on commercial housing developments. a business owner. siveness, and transparency, as well I have a 9-year-old as my ability to work hard and get son who attends an the job done. I understand District 2018 Holland overcrowded Fulton 4 and how it fits into the broader Awards Dinner October 18, 2018 at Elementary School, fabric of life in Howard County. My 6pm at Turf Valley priorities are maintaining a strong CKETS! a school that has gone from 0 to 9 LL for TI trailers this year. Before becoming school system, ensuring we follow LAST CA Tickets are a business owner, I was a finan- responsible environmental policies, available now! cial analyst for Lockheed Martin bringing more public transpor- Reserve TODAY at with the Hubble Space Telescope tation to Howard County, public www.cac-hc.org! Program. I served as Neighbor- safety, increased affordable hous- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie hood Watch President and have ing, and maintenance of a strong For more info on sponsorships & The Mikulis Family and tickets, please contact Jen Grieb [email protected], 410-313-6174 been a three-time elected legis- safety net, particularly for our chil- www.cac-hc.org lator in Prince George’s County. dren, seniors and other vulnerable This election year we find our- populations. I am ready to tackle the selves in a unique position in that difficult issues posed by the Ellicott every seat on our County Council City flooding, including the recently www.cac-hc.org 22 The Business Monthly October 2018 2018 General Election Voters Guide understand the challenges facing STATE SENATE our educators and recognize DISTRICT 9 MARYLAND SENATE the importance of high-quality, GAIL BATES (R) (Incum- modern schools in preparing our bent): It has been development. By investing in pub- will raise $350 million per year for students for the future. As your an honor to repre- lic education and making college/ Maryland without raising taxes, State Senator, I would prioritize sent the residents technical education more accessi- and because I believe that we need improving healthcare, education, of District 9 for the ble, we can build a more effective to eliminate the nearly $500 mil- environment and transportation. past four years in workforce, especially in high tech lion that the state pays annually to To improve access to healthcare, the State Senate. sectors (like biotechnology, cyber- mega rich hedge fund managers, I would work to reduce insurance I am running for security, alternative energy) and and instead invest the pension fund premiums, co-pays, drug prices, another four years because I believe service-centric firms (like health- into low cost, passive index funds. and the rising costs of care for Maryland needs experienced law- care, construction, hospitality). We The state pension fund has lost at seniors. To ensure our public makers who can address the needs must constrain healthcare costs least $1 billion over the past 2 years. schools are the best in the nation, of our residents to represent us in and ensure affordable coverage. We This money could have been used I would advocate for increased Annapolis. The experience I have must explore creative, thoughtful to shore up the pension system, funding for new and modernized as a legislator, former teacher and ways to grow our economy while build new schools like Lansdowne schools, retaining quality Certified Public Accountant helps protecting Maryland’s clean water, High School or it could have been teachers, and workforce training me to understand the impact of clean air and green space. One used to fund the social cause of our and apprenticeship programs. the decisions that are made in the of Maryland’s top challenges is choice. The fact is, my opponent Finally, I would work to protect General Assembly. I believe very attracting and growing businesses. Clarence Lam has let us down and the Chesapeake Bay, improve our strongly in fiscal responsibility and A 2017 survey reported that 47% he doesn’t deserve a promotion. As air and water quality, reinvest in making Maryland more attrac- of businesses viewed Maryland your senator I will order a transpar- transit to help families and job tive to businesses and job creation as pro-business, up from 22% in ent accounting of all management growth, and rebuild our public through lower taxes and reduc- 2011. This is progress, but we need fees paid and I will put a stop to the infrastructure. ing the regulatory burden. We also more. We must expand programs waste. Our retirees deserve security, need to ensure all students receive that streamline business develop- our tax payers deserve protection a quality education so that the next ment, restructure tax systems that from higher taxes and our children STATE SENATE generation of Marylanders have the hurt business, and invest in public deserve new schools. DISTRICT 21 skills they need to be prepared for transportation to increase competi- We cannot let our teachers and LEE HAVIS (R): Lee was born the jobs of the future. We also need tiveness. Additionally, incentivizing our police down. They need honest and raised in Col- to work to improve transportation in-state hiring and procurement, pension reform now before it’s too lege Park, MD, in Howard and Carroll Counties simplifying regulations, and pro- late. I own a successful business. where he attended through projects such as the widen- viding resources to make compli- I have created jobs, managed an Prince George’s ing of Route 32. This project is key ance easier would go a long way employee benefits program, and County schools not only to improving safety and in making the Maryland’s business balanced budgets. I have a plan from kindergarten reducing travel time for residents, environment more effective and that will restore the public pension to high school. Lee but for economic development in less burdensome, especially for fund for the hardworking teachers holds a BS degree in Mechanical Southern Carroll County. I have small business. We can create win- and police and all Marylanders who Engineering from the University a proven record of being able to win solutions by compromising pay into this system. They deserve of Connecticut and a JD degree in pass legislation with broad support and taking a long-term perspective. nothing less. Law from the Catholic University from both Democrat and Republi- We need new legislators who move CLARENCE LAM (D): As a of America. As a private educator can lawmakers, and I will continue beyond partisanship, are indepen- state delegate and citizen activist in Maryland to work with legislators from both dent-minded, and have experience representing for most of his adult life, he had sides of the aisle to address the in listening, building partnerships, District 12 for the been an active leader for more needs of Howard and Carroll Coun- and finding common ground. I will past four years, open, accountable government ties and the state of Maryland as a be a strong champion in Annapolis I have seen first- in the state, especially to improve whole. for Maryland businesses and com- hand the values, education through more choice KATIE FRY HESTER (D): Over munities. priorities, and and competition in the field. In 20 years, my work perspectives of Howard and 2013, Lee was appointed to the as a mediator and Baltimore County residents. As Prince George’s County Repub- negotiator prepared STATE SENATE our community’s healthcare needs lican Central Committee, and in me for public office. DISTRICT 12 grow and the healthcare policy 2014, was elected to represent I worked with gov- JOSEPH HOOE (R): Maryland debate becomes more complex, Legislative District 21 on that ernments, Fortune has a lot of prob- I will bring my experience as a committee where he now serves 500 companies, lems and they all preventive medicine physician as 2nd vice chair. In 2014, he was small businesses, nonprofits, and come down to and one of only four doctors in elected president of the Northern communities to form partner- money. I’m running the legislature to expand access Prince George’s County Repub- ships, grow markets, create jobs, for state senator to care, reduce costs, and strive lican Club. Later, he organized and train hundreds in partnership because I have a towards universal healthcare. As Maryland Grassroots Republicans building. My priorities are educa- ready to go immi- a faculty member who actively to help unify statewide support for tion, healthcare, and thoughtful grant pay to work program that teaches at Johns Hopkins, I principles and candidates of the October 2018 The Business Monthly 23

Republican Party. Lee’s campaign tion. The opioid crisis and the lack focuses on lower taxes and free of mental health care and treatment market solutions to bring about MARYLAND HOUSE facilities must be faced. We need to more citizen-friendly, accountable get more for our tax dollars, and we government to overcome the con- 27-year veteran of federal service - need to set aside more for the inev- ditions of special interest politics HOUSE OF DELEGATES US Intelligence, NASA, and the US itable rainy day when the federal that has dominated in the Mary- DISTRICT 9A Air Force, I have taken an oath to deficit can no longer be ignored. land legislature for many years. protect our Constitution; to defend TRENT KITTLEMAN (R) Speaking of rainy days, Maryland, Visit his website, http://havisfors- our liberties, our democracy, and (Incumbent): I am with its more than 3,000 miles of our American way of life. I am not enate.com for more details of his seeking re-elec- coastline, is particularly vulnera- a career politician. This is my first positions. tion to continue ble to the effects of climate change run for office. I live here, and I pay JIM ROSAPEPE (D) (Incum- to help Governor and we must continue our efforts taxes here. For nearly ten years I bent): More than 30 years of Hogan restore eco- to preserve our environment. I am have been proud to call Howard successful business and investment nomic vitality to committed to working with both County home. I believe that we experience, as well as 12 years’ Maryland. One parties to solve these problems, and should elect people that will listen experience in the Maryland Senate party rule for so many years has to making the kinds of fiscally sound to us, look out for us, and who are focusing on financial, technology, led to serious over-regulation of investments in our community that committed to holding themselves and workforce issues. My top pri- business, up to and including the will benefit all of our citizens and and our government accountable ority is boosting state support for poorly drafted “sick and safe leave businesses. To learn more, please to us. That we must put partner- businesses with skill shortages bill” that passed over the Gover- visit my website: Nataliefor9A.com by expanding career and techni- nor’s veto last year. Other major ship ahead of partisanship, people cal education and apprenticeship issues that need the checks and before politics, and communities training. balance of a two-party system are of faith and love above those who HOUSE OF DELEGATES (1) balancing the budget with- would sow doubt and spread hate. I DISTRICT 9B worked at supervisory levels build- out new taxes; (2) a non-partisan BOB FLANAGAN (R) (Incum- STATE SENATE ing, leading, and collaborating with redistricting legislation; (3) funding bent): I am a small DISTRICT 3 transportation projects throughout teams across global enterprises business owner, EDWARD REILLY (R) (Incum- the state; (4) holding government to meet critical, national priority a US Navy vet- bent): My qualifications are both agencies accountable for every tax- needs. I managed programs with eran, and served as from private industry and govern- payer dollar they spend; and (5) budgets in the $100’s millions, Maryland Secretary ment service. For 43 years I have more specifically, how we address supervising government civilians, of Transportation. been a Nationwide Insurance Sales and fund the recommendations contractors, and uniformed mili- I have been lucky representative. I have worked to of the Kirwan Commission in its tary personnel delivering successful to call Ellicott City home for over protect businesses and individual report on “Innovation & Excellence global solutions to close the gap on 25 years. One of my most import- homes, cars, buildings and liability in Education.” Unless we impose a national security issues. I earned ant and unique qualifications is exposures. During that time, I have strong system of accountability and a Doctorate’s Degree in Electri- my record of successfully working been certified as an LUTCF and enforce it, we are likely to continue cal Engineering and have been with Governor Hogan, Executive Certified Financial Planner. In 2002 pouring money into education sys- invited to speak at international Kittleman and Councilman Wein- I was elected to service of the Anne tems that demonstrably don’t work! conferences and to participate in stein. The tragic Ellicott City flood Arundel County Council and in We need to broaden the scope of international earth remote-sensing demanded that we work together, 2009 I was appointed to the Mary- potential solutions and encourage science projects. I will leverage my across party lines, to facilitate heal- land State Senate. During the last innovation instead of banning it, leadership experience, education, ing, repairing, rebuilding, restoring 16 years I have held various leader- as the legislature did last year in its and passion for serving to fight for and promoting Historic Ellicott ship roles in both bodies. I focus on “Protect our Schools” legislation. our communities and keep Howard City. I am proud of the role I played helping small business with laws That legislation is aptly named: it and Carroll Counties places we can in its heroic resurgence. I have also that help get bureaucracy out of protects the “schools” — but not all be proud to call home. consistently maintained a pro-busi- the way so they can hire employees the children, and especially not the NATALIE ZIEGLER (D): As ness rating in Annapolis and have and make a profit. Representing children who are forced to attend a small business fought hard for our local small busi- District 33, central Anne Arundel Baltimore City schools. Baltimore owner, farmer nesses. I was the lead sponsor for County, I have been engaged in the City has the 4th highest per-pu- and mother, I am legislation exempting businesses in Crownsville State Hospital repur- pil expenditure in the Nation, and disturbed by the the historic district from the oner- posing, analyzing the placement its teachers are the highest paid in anger and partisan- ous business personal property tax. of a new Chesapeake Bay cross- the State. But despite substantive ship that has only Following this election, we must ing, handling traffic issues around increase in funding over the last 15 increased since the continue to work together, regard- Sandy Point State Park and other years (since Thornton), the Balti- last election. It has led to contin- less of party, to get things done for state roads issues, Rt 3, Rt2, Rt 50, more City schools and students are ued gridlock on issues we all care Marylander’s and avoid the grid- etc. I am currently serving on the faring worse. We have to ask, how about, like education, health care, lock of DC. My priorities include: Finance Committee for the past much worse can it get? failing and overloaded infrastruc- Providing our children with the four years dealing with insurance, WARREN MILLER (R) (Incum- ture, and federal, state and local best possible education, fostering banking, energy and disability bent): No response. budget deficits. Marylanders can a healthy and competitive busi- issues. Issues for the coming years STEVEN BOLEN be proud that Annapolis functions ness climate, reducing the burden include resolution to access and (D): I am running so much better than Washington. of fees and regulations, ensuring pricing of health care and renew- for House of Del- Still, we have challenges to address. that job-creators, graduates, and able energy issues. egates in District Our schools are slipping and many retirees stay in Maryland, enacting EVE HURWITZ (D): No 9A to serve the citi- are overcrowded. Health care costs non-partisan redistricting reform, response. zens of Maryland. A continue to rise faster than infla- increasing transparency and pub- 24 The Business Monthly October 2018 lic trust, and improving road safety ers have the resources they need and mobility. to help all students succeed and COURTNEY WATSON (D): As MARYLAND HOUSE thrive and to return Maryland’s a state delegate public schools to the best in the representing dis- ment, and I want to make Maryland our schools. We must ensure that nation. As we work to close oppor- trict 9B (Ellicott friendlier for retirees, and to make all students have fair and adequate tunity gaps in our classrooms, we City) in Annapolis, it easier for seniors to age in place. access to a quality education start- must also work to close opportunity I will make deci- My experience in the General ing from a very young age. Further, gaps in our society by increasing sions that are in Assembly leaves me qualified for a I understand that a strong economy access to living wage jobs, quality the best interest smooth transition upon my arrival is connected to a strong educa- healthcare, affordable housing, and of the public and are informed by in Annapolis. While most new tional system. Maryland should be reliable public transportation so my experience and background office-holders need time to adjust, on the front line of sustainable job the high quality of life we celebrate in business, in education, and in I have served as Chief of Staff for growth by closing the skills gap and is accessible to all Marylanders. We county government. In the private Senator Cassilly through legislative attracting job opportunities, steps must also strengthen our commit- sector I am a commercial insur- sessions, and I will be ready on day that will grow our workforce for the ment to environmental protection ance executive for an international one. future. As Marylanders, we should and climate change mitigation and company working with privately I will fight for increased account- promote positive capital projects adaptation to provide sustainability held businesses. Every day I see ability with our tax dollars, and I like renewable energy. I believe for our future generations. first-hand the challenges that con- support economic policies that that we must protect and preserve TERRI HILL (D) (Incumbent): front business concerns today and will boost our economy and lessen the natural resources both for our I am asking for your I understand the unintended con- burdens on small businesses and personal health and the health of support in my bid sequences of specific government families. I lost a dear friend to the state. Environmental protection for a second term actions. As a former school board the opioid epidemic, and I am not only supports our economy, but representing Dis- member, I appreciate the value of focused on creating solutions to also our quality of life and public trict 12 as a State our top-rated school system, to not stem this epidemic. My top pri- health. We must also continue to Delegate because I only the education of our students, ority is education reform. I will move toward affordable and com- believe my service but to the economic health of our work to reform discipline policies prehensive health care for everyone to date has justified the confidence county and the ability to attract to stop the rise of bullying, work in our state. My job as a legislator is placed in me by voters four years new business growth. In 2019, the for increased accountability with to take care of Marylanders and give ago. My belief that passion for General Assembly will revise the education spending to ensure them the opportunities they need fairness, love of people, experi- state education funding formula teachers will no longer have to go for productive and happy lives. I ence as a small business owner, and my knowledge of the needs of into their own pockets to purchase will continue to work for a more and the listening, problem solving the school system will enable me classroom supplies, and work on equitable and stronger Maryland. and communications skills honed to be a strong advocate for Howard matching development with school JESSICA FELDMARK (D): I am over 30 years as a plastic surgeon County to ensure it receives its fair construction to reduce overcrowd- running for State can positively impact the lives of share of state funding. Finally, as a ing concerns. I am qualified not Delegate to improve Marylanders through the legislative former Councilmember, I have an only due to my experience, but also education, fight process, has been born out. in-depth knowledge of the inner my principles. I have worked hard for working fam- Whether sponsoring legislation, workings of Howard County’s gov- both in snow and in the blistering ilies, and protect collaborating to make good bills ernment and its $1.6 billion budget heat to speak to as many constit- our environment. I better or helping to put bad bills to and will use that knowledge to ana- uents as I can. Strong work ethic have spent the last bed, the issues of critical concern and bettering my community is my lyze the state budget and make the 22 years working in nonprofit and to our communities have been my ethos. I will be a caring and genuine case for more state resources for government roles with a common legislative focus. My contributions representative for all people in my Howard County. At a time of deep focus of strengthening our commu- have been particularly valued by district. political polarization, my long track nities and enhancing quality of life. colleagues and advocates in areas record of working with both parties MICHAEL RUSSELL (R): No Now I am ready to take my knowl- of will help bridge that divide. I will response. edge, experience, and commitment * healthcare affordability — where make sure that my office is respon- to getting things done to Annapolis. ERIC EBERSOLE (D) (Incum- rising premium, deductible and sive when citizens have concerns Having served as Chief of Staff to bent): As a public prescription drug costs, which are or need assistance and I will always County Executive Ken Ulman and school teacher for stifling access to quality care for too invite your feedback. as County Council Administrator, I 35 years, and now many, despite the fact that hundreds have extensive experience in gov- as a State Delegate, of thousands more Marylanders are ernment operations and legislative HOUSE OF DELEGATES my life experiences covered than ever before, and commitment to procedures, and I specialize in DISTRICT 12 service have given resolving complex issues with mul- * high opioid use and overdose BOB COCKEY (R): No response. me a well-rounded and fundamen- tiple stakeholders. I have a unique rates, as well as other addiction MELANIE HARRIS (R): I am tal understanding of the challenges perspective on the importance and behavioral health issues with running for State that Maryland faces. I have been of County and State government greater focus on prevention and Delegate in the 12th steeped in public service my entire working together to best serve our treatment, Legislative District career and, while serving in the constituents, and I have learned * greater small business creation, to make people’s legislature, my focus has been and how to collaborate on solutions growth and expansion support as lives better. I am a will be on our children’s education, without compromising on values. their contribution to creating good new mother, and the economy, health care, and our Education is fundamental to our jobs and economic expansion, I want to increase environment. As a career teacher, democracy, our economy, and * environmental, economic, opportunities in education. My I believe that we must balance the future of our society. We must social and criminal justice sustain- parents are on the brink of retire- accountability and innovation in ensure that our schools and teach- ability, October 2018 The Business Monthly 25

* providing quality education Howard County to Annapolis to regardless of zip code, and continue serving you. * infrastructure improvements MARYLAND HOUSE and transit solutions. ensure more affordable, meaning- HOUSE OF DELEGATES I’ve learned a lot in my first ses- VANESSA ATTERBEARY (D) I ful health care for Marylanders. sion about effective service and (Incumbent): DISTRICT 31B have served in the Examples include measures to would build on the experience BRIAN CHISHOLM (R): No General Assembly help stabilize health insurance pre- gained and relationships estab- response. since January 2015. miums and evaluate our options lished. NICHOLAS KIPKE (R) (Incum- I believe I’ve had going forward; provide affordable bent): No response. a successful ten- prescription drug coverage for On ure representing seniors; combat the opioid crisis; HARRY FREEMAN (D): social media, the HOUSE OF DELEGATES District 13 in Howard County. I’ve allow for electronic health records; following was sponsored and successfully passed require public reporting of health- DISTRICT 13 asked: Why is it major pieces of legislation that will care associated infection rates; CHRIS YATES (R): There is that every elec- positively affect the lives of all Mary- and allow pharmacists to dispense a clear contrast tion my candidates landers. These bills include: HB birth control without a doctor’s between myself and always campaign 1646, ensuring domestic abusers prescription. Because of my posi- my political oppo- on Healthcare and have turned in their firearms and tion as HGO chair, I will continue nents. Howard Education, and with every election HB 819, creating a transparent pro- to focus largely on issues that come County Council- nothing changes? My response to cess for handgun permit appeals. to my committee. In addition, in women, Jen Terrasa. that question (and to the question Along with my passion for com- my leadership role in the House of My political oppo- posed by this publication) is sim- munity service, my qualifications Delegates, I will be part of any dis- nent, co-authored a bill to make ple, and the reason why I humbly include: a great Howard County cussions on how best to deal with Howard County a Sanctuary State. request your vote and support at Public School System education; fallout from ill-considered actions It hit a nerve. Although it was the polls. Every election you cast a degree in Government from The in Washington. defeated, it emerged at the state your vote, and every election there College of William and Mary; a level to make Maryland a Sanc- JEN TERRASA (D): As a lawyer is no change because we keep elect- J.D. from The Villanova University tuary State both last year and this and mediator with ing the same people to represent us School of Law; and several years of year without moving forward. I over a decade of who ‘talk the talk’, and ‘don’t walk experience as a practicing attorney. am against Sanctuary cities, coun- experience serving the walk’. I’m not here to play poli- I am also a graduate of Leadership ties or a Sanctuary State which Howard County as tics, nor be a party-line puppet. I’m Maryland’s Class of 2012. If I am essentially harbors illegal crim- the councilwoman here to be the change, and make re-elected, my top priorities for inals. A vote for Jen Terrasa is a for District 3, I am sure you don’t have to ask this ques- 2019 would include: 1) Education, vote for a Sanctuary State. There uniquely qualified tion ever again. To me, I don’t care specifically ensuring the funding is a clear contrast between myself to be your next state delegate for if you’re a Democrat or Republican and implementation of universal and another political opponent District 13. I grew up in Howard ­— I care that your ideas are heard pre-k; 2) Domestic Violence & Gun Delegate Pendergrass. Miss Pend- County and graduated from Oak- and acted on. I understand some Violence, continuing to fight for ergrass has constantly introduced land Mills High School. I have a BA of us won’t see eye-to-eye on every stricter gun laws to protect our chil- legislation for physician-assisted from UMCP and a law degree from topic, but that is the beginning of dren and families and introducing suicide. Although yet to pass, she UB Law School. After law school, the learning process. Politics isn’t has vowed to continue in this legislation to strengthen Mary- I clerked for 2 years for the MD about what the individual can ben- direction until it is law. I am against land’s domestic violence laws; and Ct of Appeals and HC Circuit Ct. efit from. Politics is about those physician-assisted suicide for 3) Economic Security, ensuring that Prior to serving on the Council, I tough discussions where thoughts elders which is essentially senior all Marylanders earn a living wage. worked for The Women’s Law Cen- and ideas come together and the abortion. A vote for Pendergrass is a SHANE PENDERGRASS (D) ter and taught at UB Law School. truth emerges. Tell me what you vote for physician-assisted suicide (Incumbent): I On the Council, I chair the Zoning believe — I’ll tell you what I believe for Maryland. There are areas in have represented Board and represent the Council — then we find out how both of us Howard County that are suffering District 13 in the on MACo’s legislative committee. I can move this conversation for- from excessive loud noise pollu- House of Dele- have served as Council Chair and ward. We are all Marylanders. You tion derived from new policies gates since 1994, on Board of Directors of MEDCo and I are members of the same impacting arrival and departure serving first on the as well as the Maryland Bike and communities. I have had the oppor- of jet aircraft in/out of BWI. I am Economic Matters Pedestrian Advisory Committee. tunity of honorably serving our the former vice-chair of the state Committee and then moving in During my time as a legislator, I country as an Army Veteran, and I appointed community roundtable 2002 to the newly created Health have worked to enhance public look forward to honorably serving with the purpose of correcting this and Government Operations transportation, improve accessi- all of Maryland in Annapolis and travesty. We have worked with the Committee. Over the years, I have bility for people with disabilities, within our communities. increase affordable housing, pro- Maryland Aviation Administration developed an interest and exper- KAREN SIMPSON (D): Karen mote public safety, and ensure and the Federal Aviation Adminis- tise in health-insurance matters Simpson is a survivor of domes- tration for over a year with minor and now serve as chair of HGO. I our schools have the resources tic violence who has become a success. I hope the opportunity to work hard to develop bipartisan they need to be outstanding. I am #MeToo champion for the safety serve Howard County in the Gen- consensus on difficult issues to known for my responsiveness and of women and children — and the eral Assembly will give me greater make sure the best version of a bill thoughtful decision making, and vast majority of men who respect leverage to introduce legislation to advances — or, conversely, to stop a for tirelessly working to make life the rights and bodies of women return flight operations to before poorly conceived bill. I have spon- in Howard County better for all of and children. Karen has been a the introduction of these mis- sored or helped shepherd through us. I plan to take my background, Maryland State public servant guided policies. numerous bills designed to help experience, and commitment to since 1992, working for both Child 26 The Business Monthly October 2018

Protective Services and the Board seniors and disabled adults. of Elections. She currently serves Currently I work for a nonprofit as the Education and Training MARYLAND HOUSE dedicated to substance abuse Manager for the Maryland State prevention. I see firsthand the Retirement Agency. She has exten- SANDY BARTLETT (D): No ried for almost 25 years and have devastating consequences of the sive experience working in State response. four wonderful children. I believe opioid epidemic. Increasing pre- government and Annapolis. Karen MARK CHANG (D) (Incum- the most important issue follow- vention programs and eliminating understand the problems facing bent): During my first term in the ing the election will be ending the barriers for widespread, afford- our community and will be a voice Maryland House of Delegates, I gerrymandering in Maryland fol- able treatment are among my top of change to solve those problems. served as a member of the House lowing the 2020 census. During the priorities. Karen is an artist who created her Appropriations Committee which 2018 legislative session, I was the I’m a parent of two children and own business to sell her art. She provides me a strong understand- primary sponsor with 63 co-spon- a substitute teacher in our County’s consequently knows firsthand the ing of our state’s operating and sors of HB-1022 calling for a ballot schools. I know our kids are pay- challenges facing small business capital budgets and how best to question which would require con- ing the price for insufficient school owners in Maryland. Her educa- meet the priorities of Maryland gressional districts to be drawn in funding and inefficient school tion and experience prepared her residents. For two consecutive a continuous and compact fashion spending. to tackle the issues facing our com- following geographic and political years, I was Chairman of the Anne As past chair of the AACO Com- munity. For example, she holds boundaries. Said legislation did Arundel County Delegation Cap- mission for Women and Board a master’s degree in Community not pass. I have also supported the ital Subcommittee and helped to Member with the Maryland Leg- Counseling that prepared her to end of gerrymandering by being the ensure important brick and mor- islative Agenda for Women, I’ve understand how mental health only Maryland Delegate to sign a tar projects in my district were strongly advocated for women and affects the opioid crisis. Karen Supreme Court Amicus Brief calling funded. It is important that Mary- families. I‘ve gained political expe- plans to use this expertise to help for the end of political gerryman- land remains the leader in quality rience by serving on the Board of pull our community together by dering. Political gerrymandering education for all students. As a the 33rd Democratic Club and as providing opportunity, equality, results in polarized politics rather member of the budget committee, a graduate of Emerge Maryland, and fairness to every community than intellectual honesty. I will continue to support funding a program that trains Democratic member. for high quality education for all TONY MCCONKEY (R) (Incum- women to run for office. students from pre-kindergarten to bent): No response. higher education. School safety is LIV ROMANO (Green): All my HOUSE OF DELEGATES SID SAAB (R) (Incumbent): No life, I’ve been deter- extremely critical, and a $10 mil- response. DISTRICT 32 lion amendment that I offered in a mined to make a HEATHER BAGNAIL (D): No positive difference MARK BAILEY (R): No response. budget bill for school construction response. was approved which increased in the world. I grew PATTY EWING (R): No response. TRACIE CRAMER HOVER- school safety grants to $41.6 mil- up on the Golden TIM WALTERS (R): I am a MALE (D): No response. Rule of, “Treat oth- Program Manager with years of lion during this past legislative session. A strong education sys- PAM LUBY (D): I’m running to ers how you would experience managing and growing like to be treated”, tem is important for a strong and bring a voice to the programs. I have been responsible and was taught that a little act vibrant economy. I will continue voters in District for profit & loss, growth, organi- of kindness can go a long way. A to support policies to attract and 33 who for years zational change management, month before my third birthday, the retain high quality jobs in our state have felt under- human capital, and making the mass shooting at Columbine hap- and help businesses with robust represented. I have customer successful. I identify the pened. I have no recollection of it economic policies. a diverse profes- problem FIRST, the reason(s) for sional background or life before it, but what I distinctly MIKE ROGERS (D): No it, the possible solutions, all the and a history of community engage- remember asking my mom after response. impacts, and the cost to imple- ment and experience with many each mass shooting thereafter was, ment. All skills that would benefit issues facing our Legislature. As “Why does this keep happening?”. the voters in assessing legislation. HOUSE OF DELEGATES an attorney and businesswoman, Her response was always along the I believe cutting taxes and regula- I’ve worked for large corporations, lines of: “Don’t worry, this isn’t up tions will create a positive business DISTRICT 33 nonprofits, state government, and to you to take care of. The adults climate that companies can thrive MICHAEL EDWARD MALONE owned my own business. I under- will handle it.” That’s what I heard in, taking care of their employees. (R) (Incumbent): Governor stand the economic drivers and up until the Sandy Hook shooting. Governor Hogan validated this phi- Hogan selected me to fill the dele- workplace realities that impact After that, her response became one losophy by Maryland moving from gate vacancy created in early 2015 financial growth, employment, and full of despair that anything would 49th to 7th nationally in economic based upon my background. My fair labor practices. change. I refuse to accept that as growth. Tax cuts do not equate to educational experience includes a an outlook as to the kind of change While at the Maryland Judi- a revenue problem but a spend- bachelor’s in accounting, master’s our country is able of creating. I ciary, I advanced policies to help ing problem. Reducing spending in industrial and Labor Relations, am done waiting for those adults self-represented litigants get bet- requires the critical task of shrink- and Juris Doctorate. My civic expe- to act, that is why I’m running. I ter outcomes in court. I developed ing government to live within its rience includes serving as a Rotary grew up in the era where titles of Maryland’s first adult guardianship constitutional role. This will be President, PTA President, Cub- “Democrat” or “Republican” don’t oversight program in Montgomery challenging work requiring people master, Eagle Scout, Chamber of matter, because ultimately, they County to help the Court monitor willing to make tough decisions. Commerce Director, and clinic shouldn’t. All that matters is that we its ever-growing case load. This led Whether disarming Improvised soccer coach. My professional work together towards the common to my appointment on the AACO Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the experience includes being a prac- goals of solving our problems and Adult Public Guardianship Review Navy or managing a $200,000,000 ticing attorney since 1993 and a supporting and protecting our peo- Board which reviews the status intelligence program, I have made small business owner since 2007. ple. If elected, that is exactly what I of our County’s most vulnerable those tough decisions. Most importantly, I have been mar- plan to do. October 2018 The Business Monthly 27 Hogan’s Re-Election Not So Iffy Last year, as many Marylanders digested home page and some campaign signs. Donald Trump in the White House with disgust, Bates’ Democratic opponent, international the re-election of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan STATE POLITICAL consultant Katie Fry Hester, “was really shaken looked pretty iffy. Partisan Democrats demanded by Len Lazarick by the presidential election,” and decided to that Hogan “stand up” to Trump, and slammed take action. Totally new to local politics, she him when he was silent. and her campaign have knocked on over 14,000 Hogan did stand up to Trump selectively, on doors in the district that stretches from Elkridge the Chesapeake Bay and on health insurance, for heeled campaign, Jealous has made mistake after to Western Howard County. She’s raised over instance. He moved more to the center politically, mistake, particularly with the media. He has used $100,000, with some of the major gifts coming embracing Democratic proposals as if they were the F-bomb on a reporter, he tried to veto a reporter from prominent Democrats such as retiring Sen. his own, such as the lockbox constitutional amend- from being on a debate panel, and he has referred Ed Kasemeyer and from a few unions, includ- ment on the ballot, dedicating casino revenues to my 9-year-old news website MarylandReporter. ing the teachers who have endorsed her. Hester exclusively as additional funding for schools. com as a “right-wing blog with right-wing funders” refuses to take a position on the governor’s race Now, it is looking more and more likely Hogan over a story we did on his lame prison plan. And or the race for county executive pitting Kittleman will become just the second Republican gover- speaking of debates, what a fiasco. against County Council member Calvin Ball. nor in Maryland history to win re-election. His Without consulting Jealous, Hogan accepted “I’m focused on my race,” Hester insisted in popularity remains high and the last two public two televised debates in September. Jealous an interview. “I can see a lot of people voting for polls show him at over 50% against Democrat Ben wanted five or more, with some in October. The two Hogan and voting for me.” camps negotiated and came up with one debate Jealous. The Goucher College poll had him best- She admits some Democrats are angry that on public TV. ONE, supposedly because Jealous ing Jealous 54% to 32%, an amazing lead for any she’s not publicly supporting Jealous or Ball. “I didn’t want to appear on WJLA in Washington, Maryland Republican. Coincidentally, 54% was will be a strong advocate for the county executive owned by conservative Sinclair Broadcasting. the percentage GOP Gov. Theodore McKeldin got in Annapolis,” she said, whoever that may be. back in 1954 when he became the only Republi- The Jealous campaign sliced and diced the Hester said she found “People don’t know can chief executive to win re-election here. Goucher poll to show there was still a path to vic- [Bates],” despite her long service and they cer- Hogan has a huge campaign chest of $9 mil- tory, adding together the 9% undecided and 26% who said they might be willing to change their tainly don’t know her consistently conservative lion, allowing him to run week after week of TV voting record. and cable ads, while ads from the Republican minds. They’re still banking on an unusually Governors Association bludgeoned Jealous as high turnout, but it is unclear how they are going “I represent the district because I’m much a big spending lefty. Jealous could not afford to to change people’s minds. more in the center,” Hester said. “I think I’ve got a respond till a small TV buy last month. Hogan’s big concern is complacency among real shot,” pointing to party registration numbers and increased enthusiasm among Democratic Jealous is getting no outside help, and national the current majority who support him, includ- ing 38% of Democrats. That’s among the reasons voters. “There are a lot more people who are political gurus are calling Hogan the likely winner politically active than they were before.” in deep blue Maryland, further hurting Jealous he’ll be in Howard County at least twice in Octo- fundraising. The blue wave of angry Democrats ber, at County Executive Allan Kittleman’s 12th But party registration in Maryland doesn’t elsewhere is looking like a purple ripple in Mary- annual picnic Oct. 7 and the party’s Lincoln Day forecast voting. In 2014, in District 9, Larry land. Democratic candidates are keeping their dinner two days later. Hogan beat Democratic Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown distance from Jealous, safe incumbents are hold- by a whopping 16,000 votes, 70%. In 2016, while ing onto their cash, and at least two vulnerable District 9 Senate race Hillary Clinton was sweeping Maryland with 60% Democratic state senators are sending out mail- Kittleman and other Republican candidates of the vote, Donald Trump was carrying District ers with pictures of themselves and their good are happy to be seen with Hogan and run pho- 9 with 54%, a 3,500 vote margin. buddy, Larry Hogan. tos with Hogan on their campaign mailings. Sen. There’s more than enough reason for Repub- Gail Bates, who succeeded Kittleman in the state licans there to clutch dearly onto Hogan, and a Jealous mistakes Senate after three terms in the House of Dele- Democratic challenger to keep her distance from While Hogan and company execute a well- gates, has the “Hogan Endorsed” logo on her Jealous.

HowardThe Howard County Chamber Chamber of Commerce has plan andcalls corresponding for legislation actionthat if approved minimize in futureOEC flooding, future economic activity called for the county leaders to take action “now” to would begin to remedy many of the issues that cause will be significantly stymied. Business growth and preserve the Old Ellicott City business community significant damage when torrential rains come. job creation is predicated on financing, sound infra- after the 2018 flood. While many question whether elements such as structure, public safety, and positive public imagery. The statement, released on Sept. 21 by the Cham- demolition is the way to go, what cannot be argued These things and more create a sense of security ber’s President Leonardo McClarty, summarized is that Old Ellicott City’s infrastructure deficiencies for those that finance and insure businesses. They the discussion at the September Chamber board of must be addressed in a manner that is different than also create a positive customer experience for con- directors meeting. Following is the text of the state- previously thought. sumers. Since June of this year, Old Ellicott City ment. “As a business organization charged with foster- merchants do not have these things. “This latest occurrence has forced us all to ing economic and community development, the “As such, planning must be done now to sure the re-evaluate how we move forward in the best inter- Howard County Chamber is not positioned to com- future economic viability of this beloved historic est of economic prosperity and public safety. ment on the engineering and technical elements of district. Failure to do so may lead to lost economic “Recently, County Councilman Jon Weinstein the proposed plan. We are, however positioned to and employment activity. More important, it may and County Executive Allan Kittleman introduced a state that if significant plans are not put in place to lead to loss of life.” 28 The Business Monthly October 2018

StormAs Hurricane Florence Price ap- Gouging Could Leadscammers andto price gougersJail to think proached the Carolina coast, the twice before trying to take advantage Better Business Bureau began BBB ADVICE of consumers who are fleeing the receiving reports from consumers by Angie Barnett storm’s path or attempting to rebuild about high prices for necessary their lives in this storm’s aftermath in emergency items. Pictures started Georgia.” circulating on social media of things ing occurs if businesses or vendors essary goods and services’ during Maryland doesn’t presently like cases of water priced higher charge excessively high prices in a the thirty day period following a have a law on the books to protect than inches of rain forecasted for time of crisis.” declared state of emergency. Items consumers against price gouging the state. On his warning statement, South and services covered by these pro- during a State of Emergency. The attorneys general for four Carolina Attorney General Alan tections include but are not limited BBB urges Maryland businesses coastal states — North Carolina, Wilson said, “We can expect nor- to: water, ice, food, generators, bat- not to give in to the temptation to South Carolina, Virginia, and mal price increases, but we may see teries, home repair materials and raise prices during a storm. While Georgia – initiated their state price businesses and individuals looking services, and tree removal services.” it may not be illegal, it erodes gouging laws, which automatically to unfairly take advantage of the sit- Georgia Attorney General Chris marketplace trust. Customers will go into effect during a declared state uation through price gouging of food, Carr also issued a warning. “Sadly remember which businesses took of emergency to prevent businesses gasoline, lodging, and other com- enough, con artists often exploit advantage of them after the skies from over-charging customers who modities as defined by the statute. By disasters by taking advantage of storm have cleared. are preparing to weather a storm or our law, that’s a criminal violation.” victims or preying on the sympathies stocking up their vehicles to evacu- Virginia Attorney General Mark of those who want to help out,” he Angie Barnett is president and ate. Herring issued a warning that stated said. “The Office of the Attorney Gen- CEO of the Better Business Bureau North Carolina Attorney Gen- “Virginia’s Anti-Price Gouging Act eral’s Consumer Protection Unit is of Greater Maryland. She can be eral Josh Stein issued a warning to prohibits a supplier from charging authorized to investigate scams and reached at 410-347-3990 and abar- remind businesses “… price goug- ‘unconscionable prices’ for ‘nec- price gouging.... We strongly urge [email protected]. Remembering DeWolf’s Impact on Columbia John DeWolf was in Columbia years into another point of desti- for a relatively short period of time nation in the urban core. John also – seven years – but his accomplish- FROM CA PRESIDENT oversaw the ownership transfer of ments in that time will have a lasting by Milton Matthews Merriweather Post Pavilion from impact on Columbia and greater Howard Hughes Corporation to the Howard County, and the person he nonprofit Downtown Columbia Art was has left a lasting impression on and Culture Commission (DCACC). all of us who knew him. I served with John as the two John passed away at the age of 63 ex-officio members of the DCACC. I in late August after battling cancer worked with John from my first day for the past two years. He joined as president and CEO of Columbia the Howard Hughes Corporation Association in June 2014. From the in 2011 and came to Columbia as beginning, I was impressed with his the company’s regional president, very broad background in oversee- taking on a large and incredibly ing large, multi-year development important project. projects, and I continued to be John was here to lead the trans- impressed with and appreciated formation of Downtown Columbia the passion he brought to the rede- into the vibrant urban core originally velopment of the downtown area. envisioned by James Rouse; a vision We also bonded as fellow graduates later discussed and deliberated by of Syracuse University. the many community stakeholders I loved his sense of humor. Even in Columbia during the charrette John DeWolf speaking at Merriweather Post Pavilion. when he was going through his ill- process in 2005, and then endorsed ness, John remained warm and by the Howard County Council in dences and retail —­ and continues community. always greeted me with a smile on 2010 with the passage of the Down- on in the area around The Mall in Look to the Downtown Colum- his face. town Columbia Plan. Columbia. bia Lakefront, where the historic I am saddened that we have lost John took that plan and began Look to the Merriweather Dis- former Rouse Company headquar- John so soon. I will always treasure to turn it into reality. His impact is trict, where new buildings are ters — once cavernous and mostly the opportunity to have worked impossible to miss. attracting new companies to make empty — is now home to Whole alongside him, and to have known Look around downtown and Downtown Columbia their home, Foods Market and Haven on the him as a respected colleague. you will see construction that helping bring density and foot Lake. A new indoor music venue E-mail milton.matthews@colum- began with The Metropolitan traffic, two key components to the has opened on the lakefront, which biaassociation.org with questions/ ­— a mixed-use building with resi- vibrancy of the urban core area of a will continue to transform over the comments. October 2018 The Business Monthly 29

PutGoogle recently Down released a paper That Phone, Pleaseemergency room personnel. at their conference in Barcelona Like a lot of technically feasible from two of its “user experience POUNDING THE KEYBOARD but big-brother-like ideas, this strikes researchers” (and you can bet they by Cliff Feldwick me as a bit creepy. It has all sorts of have a ton of them) about why we ethical ramifications – if grandma has can’t put down our phones and dementia, do you have her chipped what to be done about it. Yes, they so you can find her? What about your actually want to have you look raft trip through the Grand Canyon, ferent animals. They know they kids? It’s bad enough that there are up every once in a while. This although the first Motorola mobile face increasing scrutiny over polit- backpacks with built-in GPS so you sort of flies in the face of what the (which resembled a large white brick ically divisive pages and messages, can track your offspring. But planting tech industry strives for, which is with a phone pad and an antenna) including a recently discovered something in your, or their, body gets “engagement.” had come out in 1973, 25 years ear- long-term project from Iran. They’re weird. Success has traditionally been lier. It wasn’t until 1997 that Nokia trying to duck legislation too, which And think you’re worried about measured by how long we stay at a brought out a much more compact seems much more likely for them. Facebook knowing too much about site and how often we visit. This is, phone that looked like what we you now? What about something of course, tied into the opportunity remember as early cells design. The Say Woof that tracks your movement (oh to show us ads – the longer we stay, guides on the trip collected people’s So, microchipping a pet has wait, there’s your phone) or your the more they can charge adver- phones (mostly from airline pilots) become a pretty routine thing, help- pulse rate – who’s going to control tisers. But in their own words, this and put them in a waterproof bag. ing return lost or stolen animals. that data? Keep it or throw it away? has created an “attention crisis.” They said “We have a radio in case There are even national databases Decide who gets it? Nope, too many Perhaps some thought should be of an emergency. You’re here in run by animal hospital associations unanswered questions right now. given to other criteria, such as user a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. to help. But would you let yourself satisfaction or quality of time spent. Don’t waste it.” be chipped? Hot Saturday Night Indeed, what a concept. Imagine trying that today. This is not an idle idea. One Speaking of Facebook know- An interesting notion from this technology company, Three Square ing too much, what happened to paper was why people are so glued So why? Market, has been chipping employ- the idea floated back in February, to their phones. Besides the well- So why does Google care if we ees for over a year, enabling them by them, of them starting a dating known “fear of missing out” was spend all day on our devices? Why to open doors, sign in to their com- service? That’s creepy on steroids: an etiquette idea — that it was are they incorporating the idea of puters and even buy snacks from “We see from your posts that you polite to respond to a message from disengagement in the “Digital Well- company vending machines by like to go to museums in DC (pos- someone quickly, usually within being” tools in the latest Android swiping their arms. About half of itive rating) but you also say stupid 20 minutes or less, even if doing so operating system? Right now, they their employees have agreed to things like ‘lol’ for poop jokes. And interrupted your own thoughts and seem to be concentrating on how be chipped. The company is now what’s this about a long weekend concentration. long you spend on your phone, working on chips with GPS capabil- at the ocean with someone named Somehow this seems linked to without offering any help in curb- ity that are powered by body heat. Trixie?” Just nope. the concept that you can’t discon- ing your usage — but that’s a start. Proponents of this idea tout advan- Cliff Feldwick is owner of Riv- nect from work on your own time. My only guess is that they fear more tages such as enabling tracking of erside Computing and does PC Take your tablet on vacation and research and possible legislation Alzheimer’s patients. The next step troubleshooting, data retrieval and spend Sunday afternoon catching aimed at reducing kids’ addiction, is monitoring your vital signs and networking for small businesses, up on a project. such as truly workable parental communicating with your doc- when not dodging creepy things. He controls. It was 20 years ago and cell tor’s office, as well as keeping your can be reached at 410-880-0171 or phones were a novelty when I took a Facebook and Twitter are dif- medical information available to at [email protected] TowerCares Foundation Awards $20K Four college-bound students from Maryland ing Environmental Sciences at University of each won a one-time award of $5,000 from Tow- Maryland-Baltimore County. erCares, the charity arm of Tower Federal Credit Maria Rodriguez-Castro, of Millersville, MD, Union in Laurel. who plans to study Psychology at Wesleyan Uni- The 2018 TowerCares Foundation Scholar- versity in Connecticut. ship winners were selected by an independent Jessica Schneck, of Laurel, MD, who plans judging organization and based upon accom- to study Computer Engineering at University of plishments in the areas of academics, leadership, Maryland – Baltimore County. community service, and extracurricular activi- The TowerCares Foundation 2018 College Scholarship The scholarship winners were selected from ties. Program winners were announced at the TowerCares over 200 applicants, said TowerCares Foun- The recipients are: headquarters in Laurel. George Cumberledge, dation President and CEO Rick Stafford. “I am Marina Beshai, of Severn, MD, who plans to chairman of the TowerCares Foundation Board of amazed by the accomplishments of our first study Computer and Information Services at Directors (center), and Dan Balkin, TowerCares class of winners and the other students who Foundation secretary are with scholarship winners Princeton University in New Jersey. (L-R) Victoria Nelson, Marina Beshai, Jessica Schneck applied to the program from across the coun- Victoria Nelson, of Elkridge, MD, who is study- and Maria Rodriguez-Castro. try.” 30 The Business Monthly October 2018 Is Your Security Clearance in Jeopardy? Recent news stories have an individual’s life history shows included the revocation of security evidence of unreliability or untrust- clearances for high-level personnel GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING worthiness, questions arise whether and this has concerned a number by Gloria Berthold Larkin the individual can be relied on and of government contractors who rely trusted to exercise the responsibil- on their clearances. ity necessary for working in a secure According to Diane Griffin, environment where protection president of Security First and Whether a person is looking to • Outside Activities. of classified information is para- Associates, a security clearance obtain or to keep a security clear- • Misuse of Information Technol- mount.” Source: http://www.dss.mi consultant, “The truth is, a security ance, Griffin noted that the agencies ogy. The DSS acknowledges that clearance can be revoked at any of the federal government follow Once one receives a security there may be mitigating factors time for many reasons. According these 13 adjudicative guidelines to clearance at any level, keeping the causing past or isolated behavior to the U.S. Department of Defense, determine eligibility for a clearance clearance in good standing requires such as emotional, mental and per- the clearance revocation adjudica- and also to determine if an existing vigilance. Also, the government has sonality disorders, mental health tion process including the careful clearance should be revoked. the ability and authority to investi- treatment for a temporary condi- weighing of: the Concern, Poten- Following are the DSS 13 gate any improprieties in any aspect tion such as that caused by a death, tially Disqualifying Condition, Adjudication topics as found in of one’s professional and personal illness or marital breakup. It is and Mitigating Factors. Normally, ClearanceJobs.com. life at any time. always best to be truthful about all the same process that goes into • Allegiance to the United States. The DSS website notes that life’s challenges when pursuing or granting a clearance also goes into Foreign Influence the “…adjudication guidelines maintaining a security clearance revoking one.” • Foreign Preference are used to determine both ini- as the adjudicator will consider the nature, extent, and seriousness of The Defense Security Service • Sexual Behavior.; Personal tial and continued eligibility for the conduct along with any other (DSS) is the entity charged with Conduct access to classified information. mitigating factors. managing federal security clear- • Financial Considerations The adjudication process is the ances and describes a personnel careful weighing of a number of Gloria Larkin is president and • Alcohol Consumption security clearance as an adminis- variables known as the whole-per- CEO of TargetGov and a national trative determination by competent • Drug Involvement son concept. All available, reliable expert in business development in authority that an individual is eli- • Psychological Conditions information about the person, past the government markets. Email glo- gible, from a security standpoint • Criminal Conduct and present, favorable and unfa- [email protected], visit www. under national security standards, • Handling Protected Informa- vorable, is considered in reaching targetgov.com or call toll-free 1-866- to access classified information. tion a clearance determination. When 579-1346 for more information.

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HCPSS Outpaces Maryland CA is also working with the 10 village commu- Howard County public school students con- nity associations to help prevent encroachments tinue to demonstrate improvements in English BIZ ROUNDUP from occurring. Property owners who apply to language arts (ELA) and mathematics achieve- their village for property alterations have their ment, as reflected in 2018 state assessment scores applications reviewed for compliance with the released by the Maryland State Department of Columbia Adds Sister City village’s architectural covenants. Village staff will Education. Columbia and the city of Liyang, in the Peo- now notify CA about proposed alterations and The 2018 ELA results in Grades 3–5 show a slight ple’s Republic of China, are now sister cities. The include language related to property boundary decline over last year’s scores but performance two communities signed a formal agreement compliance in the architectural compliance pro- for HCPSS students overall was 14.3 percentage Sept. 10, at a ceremony featuring Liyang Mayor cess. points above the state average of 41.4 percent. Huaqin Xu and Columbia Association President and CEO Milton Matthews. Howard County ELA results for Grades 6–8 showed 57 percent testing at “proficient” levels, Liyang has a population of approximately HCPSS: 7,900 More Students Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) compared to 55.5 percent last year, and exceeded 889,000 and is a leader in education, tourism, Superintendent Michael Martirano recently pre- the Maryland average by 15.2 percentage points. technology and finance, and like Columbia it has high standards for education and the preserva- sented his Proposed Capital Budget for fiscal Grade 3–5 mathematics results rose slightly, 2019–20, fiscal 2021–25 Capital Improvement Pro- with 56.7 percent of HCPSS elementary students tion of green spaces. The search for a Chinese sister city began four gram and fiscal 2020–29 Long-Range Master Plan performing at “proficient” levels. The scores out- to the Board of Education. paced the state by 17 percentage points; middle years ago, when members of the approximately The proposed $89.2 mil- school mathematics scores also improved, with 8,000-member Chinese-American community in lion Capital Budget, $557 54.6 percent of students achieving or exceeding Howard County requested that Columbia part- million Capital Improve- college readiness targets,. ner with a sister city in China. ment Program and $938 The Columbia/Liyang sister-city program On the 2018 Algebra I assessment, 57 per- million Long-Range Master will foster global engagement and peer-to-peer cent of HCPSS students achieved proficiency, Plan support Martirano’s exchanges level — cultural, educational and a decline from the 62.6 percent performance in strategic call to action to municipal — resulting in travel abroad pro- Dr. Martirano 2017, but nearly 26 percentage points above the facilitate high-quality instruc- grams for youth and adults, artistic and cultural state average of 31.2 percent. tional programming in an inclusive, nurturing exchanges, economic development and tourism The full results are available at http://report- learning environment and close opportunity promotion. Liyang is Columbia’s fifth sister city, card.msde.maryland.gov. gaps. The proposal addresses projected student joining cities in France, Ghana, Haiti and Spain. capacity and existing facility needs in order to relieve overcrowded schools and support rapid Cybersecurity Tax Credit a Go CA Protects Open Space enrollment growth, which is projected to add The Maryland Department of Commerce Columbia Association (CA) is taking additional approximately 7,900 additional students to the is accepting applications for the Cybersecu- steps to preserve and maintain its nearly 3,600 system by 2029. rity Investment Incentive Tax Credit, which is acres of open space, protecting the community’s Major items included in the fiscal 2020 bud- designed to attract investment in Maryland signature natural areas from encroachments. get proposal include costs for a replacement for cybersecurity companies. Under Howard County regulations, at least Talbott Springs Elementary School, scheduled Through the tax credit program, venture cap- 36 percent of land under New Town Zoning to open in August 2022; new high school No. 13, italists, angel investors, and others investing at must be maintained as credited open space for scheduled to open in August 2023; and a reno- least $25,000 in a Qualified Maryland Cybersecu- the betterment of the Columbia community. vation and addition at Hammond High School, rity Company may be eligible for a refundable tax Encroachments — defined as structures or land- scheduled for completion in August 2023. credit of at least 33 percent of the investment. scaping that cross property boundaries without The Capital Improvement Program proposal To qualify for the tax credit, investors must permission — are not allowed on credited open includes additional funding for the Talbott apply to Maryland Commerce prior to invest- space. Until this year, encroachments that neg- Springs replacement school, for new elementary ing in a company. Applications, and additional atively affected CA’s preservation of its open schools No. 43 and No. 44, for modernization and information for investors and companies are space were handled on a complaint-driven basis. renovations at existing schools and for additions available at http://commerce.maryland.gov/ Recent advances in technology, however, have to provide needed capacity at Dunloggin and Ell- fund/programs-for-businesses/cyber-tax-credit. allowed CA to proactively locate and manage icott Mills middle schools.

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Health Merger Complete Outreach Program By Arundel Marriottsville-based Bon Secours Health BIZ BRIEFS System and Mercy Health, of Cincinnati, have Office of Transportation The Anne Arundel County Office of Transpor- completed a merger that was announced in early tation will kick off an outreach program to better 2018. The new entity will be known as Bon Sec- Ciena to Acquire DonRiver Hanover-based Ciena Corp. has entered into educate residents about the county’s expanded ours Mercy Health and will be one of the largest a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held transportation options. As part of the effort, the health care systems in the country. DonRiver, a global software and services com- office has begun conducting seminars at senior Bon Secours Mercy Health plans to create pany specializing in federated network and centers across the county; it will also offer pre- opportunities for deepening its commitment to service inventory management solutions within sentations to community groups, homeowner’s the communities it serves and for expanding into the service provider operational support systems associations and regional chambers of commerce. complementary service areas across the country. (or OSS) environment. During the last year, the office has announced The new entity believes that integration offers an DonRiver will bring new capabilities to Ciena several expanded transportation options, opportunity both within the United States and that significantly enhance the company’s abil- including the Arundel Mills Jobs Connector: An outside of its borders to provide approximately ity to deliver on its adaptive network vision expanded shuttle, funded by a grant from the $640 million annually in charity care and com- through intelligent, closed-loop automation. Anne Arundel County Local Development Coun- munity benefit programs. Additionally, the combination of specialized OSS cil, is connecting job seekers to BWI Thurgood Following the creation of the terms that framed software, integration and consulting experts will Marshall Airport, Live! Casino and Arundel Mills. the combination, Deloitte Consulting was hired complement and scale the organization to form It operates seven days a week, including holidays. to assist with operational integration. a specialized services group that can manage For more information, visit www.aacounty.org/ modernization projects across information tech- departments/transportation or call 410-222-7440. Website ‘Discovers’ Annapolis nology and network operations. Visitors and locals can now access insider Arundel Chamber to Host Hall information about Annapolis and Anne Arun- Allegis Group Marks 35th del County via Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel of Fame Dinner County’s (VAAAC) new website, www.Annap- Anniversary With New Brand The Anne Arundel County Chamber of Com- olisDiscovered.com. The Hanover-based Allegis Group is cele- merce will hold its 13th Annual Hall of Fame and Written by locals and updated weekly, Annap- brating its 35th anniversary with the launch Awards Dinner on Nov. 1, at Live! Hotel & Casino, olis Discovered focuses on food, lifestyle, art of a new brand identity and logo featuring the where the Chamber will induct four members and historic events, activities and happenings tagline, “Opportunity Starts Here.” The new into the Business Hall of Fame and will also pres- throughout Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. approach visually unifies Allegis Group’s net- ent other awards. The content is provided by 15 local writers and work of companies, which have grown to $12.3 The 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees are developer five on-camera personalities who serve as brand billion in annual revenue, 19,000 employees and and Live! Hotel & Casino Owner David Cordish, ambassadors on monthly vlogs. Viewers are 500 offices globally. The company serves 20,000 attorneys Kathryn Dahl and Fred Delavan, and invited to touch base weekly to learn the latest client locations and places tens of thousands of architect Charles Goodman. Early bird tickets are from on-camera talent, including Kat Spitzer (life- people into jobs every week. $125 per person and will be available until Oct. style), Jamie Foster (history), Rhea Torreon (food), “As we’ve expanded across the globe and 26, when the price becomes $150. Tickets can be Darrin Gilliam (art) and Jeremy Olsen (cocktails). entered into new markets, [we’ve seen] a growing purchased at www.aaaccc.org. In addition, VAAAC has relaunched its Wed- need to tell our story,” said Allegis Group Presi- dings in Annapolis website, weddingsinannapolis. dent Andy Hilger. “Organizations are looking for Baltimore Coffee & Tea Opens com, to provide enhanced services for individuals partners who possess expertise globally, across planning destination weddings. a range of skills, solutions and delivery models. at Annapolis Junction Our redefined brand reflects the broad strategic Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company has opened value we provide.” a coffee shop and fast-casual restaurant within Schuh Announces Savings Annapolis Junction Town Center, the mixed-use Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh Vectorworks Releases New Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) situated has announced that his administration has imple- adjacent to the Savage MARC Train Station in mented a series of reforms to the procurement Version of BIM Software Howard County. system that have saved taxpayers $14.6 million. Columbia-based global design and BIM The site represents the ninth location through- The Purchasing Division of Central Services software solutions provider Vectorworks has out Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and saved $14 million during the last 2.5 years by announced the 2019 release of Vectorworks Frederick counties, as well as Baltimore City, for changing the law and policies to remove unnec- Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamen- the Timonium-based company. essary steps, by adding technology to better tals and Designer, as well as Braceworks and manage the procurement process, and train- Vision. The new releases offer innovations and ing all county staff on the best way to undertake enhancements to improve the 3-D and BIM Kittleman Campaign Report purchases fairly and competitively. In addition, modeling, 2-D documentation and presenta- The Committee to Elect Allan Kittleman purchasing staff are working directly with ven- tion workflows for designers in the architecture, announced it raised $98,771 during the most dors to ensure that county purchases of goods landscape, entertainment and interior design recent reporting period, which ended Aug. 21. In and services are being bought at the best price. industries. all, 274 donations were received, giving the Com- Further, the county has taken advantage of “Specifically, in Vectorworks 2019 we con- mittee a total of $689,878.35 in the bank after regional and national cooperative purchasing centrated on our customers’ most common expenditures, according to reports filed with the contracts that increase its buying power. Busi- workflows and usage patterns to increase their Maryland State Board of Elections. nesses interested in contracting with the county overall productivity with Vectorworks products During this election cycle, Kittleman has can learn more by visiting www.aacounty.org/ across the board,” said Vectorworks CEO Biplab received thousands of donations totaling more departments/central-services/purchasing. Sarkar. than $1.65 million dollars. October 2018 The Business Monthly 33

Youth Services Grants Open Library Gets Innovation Award The Laurel Department of Parks and Rec- BIZ GIVING The Urban Libraries Council (ULC) selected reation is accepting applications for its Winter the Howard County Library System (HCLS) as an Youth Services Commission Grants until Oct. 31. Innovations Initiative awardee. A panel of expert Grants will be awarded Dec. 15. The commission Schuh Proposes More judges selected HCLS’s DIY Education Center for will provide limited financial support to qualify- Honorable Mention in the Customer Experience ing youth organizations that are nonprofit and Mental Health Services category. Winners are recognized for their inno- serve the Laurel-area communities. Applications Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh vative programs, services and operating practices. for April 2019 grants will be accepted in January announced a proposal to expand mental health The DIY Education Center opened in March and February of 2019. services by funding two new crisis response 2018 as HCLS Elkridge Branch was being To apply for a grant, visit www.cityoflaurel. teams. The $470,000 annual effort is designed to transformed from a 23-year-old antiquated org and read the page that explains the require- help the county respond primarily to calls from 15,000-square-foot facility to a bright, spacious ments of the program, and includes a link to the police. Staff is then dispatched to assist in stabi- 35,000-square-foot community gathering place. application. For more information, call Jennifer lizing the individual and connecting them to the most appropriate services. In making its selection, ULC noted that the Carmen at 301-725-7800. center “nurtures the basic human desire to cre- During 2018, the teams were dispatched 2,287 ate, enhance, and push limits through access to times. In addition, there were 868 Safe Station tools and classes in three categories – repair and Commission on Disabilities individuals. The agency serves the entire county maintain, create, and adventure.” Plans for the on a 24/7 basis. One of the teams will help sup- center grew out of dream sessions with commu- Seeks Input port the county’s Safe Stations Program, where The Howard County Commission on Disabili- nity residents who shared ideas about what they any resident who suffers from an addiction can wanted to see in the new facility. ties is seeking public input to prepare a report for go to any Anne Arundel County or Annapolis City the county executive and county council regard- Fire Station or Police Station and get connected ing unmet needs and best practices in disability to services; the second team will be assigned to Mister Car Wash Scholarships services in Howard County. The report will focus the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Mister Car Wash has distributed scholarships specifically on the areas of education, peer rela- will help provide needed emergency mental to Brook Burnopp, Harmony Sartwell and Brid- tionships, employment, transportation and health services. get Rabaglia, who live and work in Millersville. housing, with recommendations to support and Burnopp is pursuing a degree in interior facilitate full inclusion of persons with disabili- Howard Community design at Anne Arundel Community College ties into the community. (AACC), with the goal of continuing into an The commission invites input from indi- Foundation Moves architecture program; Sartwell is studying nurs- viduals with disabilities, caregivers, education The Community Foundation of Howard ing at AACC and hopes to pursue her education professionals, providers and other members of County, which raises, manages and distributes at a university while continuing her employment the public. Those interested in providing input funds to support Howard County nonprofits, at Mister Car Wash; and Rabaglia is a senior are asked to complete and submit one of the will move its office location to 30 Columbia Cor- majoring in biomedical engineering and minor- online surveys at www.howardcountymd.gov/ porate Center at 10440 Little Patuxent Parkway, ing in mechanical design and manufacturing at disabilitysurveys. Suite 230, Columbia. Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland. In addition to the online survey, the The new office, located next to The Mall in Essays submitted by Burnopp, Sartwell and Commission will host a series of meetings. For Columbia, is not far from the foundation’s former Rabaglia were among more than 100 received more information, contact Michelle Henry at 410- office location. The foundation’s phone number and secured them a spot among the 41 finalists, 313-6431 or email mhenry@howardcountymd. will remain 410-730-7840; its website is www. who collectively earned $34,000 toward their gov. cfhoco.org. education expenses for the 2018-19 school year.

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Executive Alliance Names TEDCO Seed Fund, MVF Board President PEOPLE IN BIZ Hire Collier Executive Alliance, which promotes the The TEDCO Seed Fund and the Maryland advancement of women in professional and Venture Fund (MVF) have announced that Bill executive roles, named Patricia Lambert board Baldwin Joins Collier has joined the organizations as a busi- president. Lambert is a principal attorney with Union Bank & Trust ness development associate. Previously, Collier Pessin Katz Law and has more than 35 years of Veteran local banker Jay worked at GE Digital in the Accelerated Leader- experience handling litigation and insurance Baldwin has joined Union ship Program. matters. Bank & Trust. Baldwin, who The organization also elected the follow- was previously employed as a Monarch Global’s Carnaghan ing board officers: Lisa Hayes, PNC Bank, senior vice president by How- president-elect; Karen Singer, KMS Partners, vice ard Bank, has more than 30 Finalist for State Honor president; Margaret Wood, Wood Consulting, years’ experience in the Balti- Monarch Global Academy, secretary; and Mary Jean Herron, Wilmax Con- more commercial market and has served the Fort of Laurel, has announced sulting, treasurer. Meade Alliance in various roles since 2004. that Heather Carnaghan, who serves as a middle school project-based learning instruc- BGE Announces Senior Sweiderk Named tional guide, is among the Leadership Appointments President, CEO at SECU seven finalists for the Maryland BGE has appointed Carol Dodson to vice Dave Sweiderk has been hired as president and State Department of Education’s 2018-19 Mary- president of transmission and substation con- CEO of SECU. He succeeds Rod Staatz, who retired land Teacher of the Year. She was the first charter struction, operations and maintenance; and from both positions of the $3.6 billion credit union school teacher to win the Anne Arundel County promoted Aaron Koos to vice president of com- earlier this year. Sweiderk most recently served as Public Schools Teacher of the Year award. munications; and Liz O’Connor to vice president executive vice president and chief operating offi- of support services and chief safety officer, a cer at Arizona’s OneAZ Credit Union and brings more than 25 years of experience to SECU. ‘Good Scout’ Award to Schnorf position formerly held by Dodson. Cole Schnorf, chief oper- ation officer and director of Winer Joins A.J. Properties Dalphon Joins The Lutheran development for Manekin, Adam Winer has joined A.J. Properties as Village at Miller’s Grant LLC, will receive the 2018 director of business development. He will focus Dotty Dalphon has been named associate Howard County “Good Scout” on creating opportunities in the Baltimore area. director of philanthropy at The Lutheran Village award from the Boy Scouts Winer previously ran another family business, at Miller’s Grant, in Ellicott City. The one-time of America at a celebration ArtCraft, in Historic Savage Mill, and has also executive at the BWI Business Partnership spent breakfast at Turf Valley Resort on Nov. 2. Schnorf worked in residential real estate. the past three years working at Shepard’s Spring received the award in recognition of outstand- Outdoor Ministry & Retreat Center. ing contributions to improve the quality of life in Howard County while exemplifying the precepts Duncan Named CMC’s found in the Scout Oath and Law. Membership Director Monarch Academy Glen Krystal Duncan has joined Burnie Names Joseph Listed as ‘Best Lawyers’ the Central Maryland Chamber Monarch Academy Glen Kevin Kelehan and Tom Meachum, partners (CMC) as membership director. Burnie, an Anne Arundel with Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr She is the past senior director County Public Schools char- LLP, were selected by their peers for inclusion of marketing, communications ter school, has named Tina in The Best Lawyers in America 2019, the oldest and member services for the Joseph assistant principal. Pre- peer-review publication in the legal profession. BWI Business Partnership, and viously, Joseph was a language Kelehan was listed in the construction law and most recently served as the business development arts resource teacher for Anne real estate law practice areas and Meachum was analyst for ISHPI Information Technologies. Arundel County Public Schools. listed in the business organizations practice area. HCEDA’s Thompson Joins Stronach Group Mark Thompson, Group, owner of Laurel Park Racetrack and Pim- The phased development includes 156 two- former vice pres- lico Race Course. over-two townhomes and 64 condominium ident of business Thompson will be responsible for overseeing units, 650,000 square feet of commercial use, and development for the the development of Laurel Park Station, a Transit 127 square feet of retail use. Howard County Eco- Oriented Development (TOD) project adjacent “We’re very excited to see this project moving nomic Development to Laurel Park. forward,” Thompson said. “Our ambition is to Authority (HCEDA), “The Department of Planning and Zoning transform Laurel Park into a regional entertain- announced his depar- approved our Site Development Plan last week, ment destination.” ture to take on the and we have an executed contract with Ryan In addition to the TOD, Thompson will also position of Senior Vice Homes for 220 residential units,” Thompson said. be involved with ongoing improvements being President of Develop- “We are now in the process of seeking a grading made at the racetrack, to include barns, stables ment for the Stronach Mark Thompson permit.” and other facilities. October 2018 The Business Monthly 35 ARO LL UN A D ALL AROUND

CMC Holds “Taste” at Tipton Airport Town Town A Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) held its annual Taste at Tipton Airport.L Shown (l-r) are Scott Travers, Raj Kudchadar, Chad Jones and Chuck Dammers. L D AROUN

HCAC Presents $592,000 to Arts Community First Puck Dropped in Piney Orchard Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) presented more than $592,000 in The expansion Maryland Black Bears (in white) played the team’s first-ever grants to the arts community at its annual meeting and FY2019 grant awards. game on Friday, Sept. 14, in front of a sold-out crowd at Piney Orchard Ice Shown (l-r) are Howard County Council member Mary Kay Sigaty, Howard Arena. The opposing Trenton Titans won the game, 6-3. County Executive Allan Kittleman, HCAC Executive Director Coleen West and Maureen Marshall from Deep Run Elementary School.

Partnership Hosts Southwest’s Barrett Laurie Barrett, managing director of communications and outreach for Southwest Airlines, was the speaker at Keller Williams’ Luncheon the BWI Business Partner- Keller Williams Commercial Real ship’s September breakfast CCA Maryland Signs Partnership meeting. Estate held a luncheon at I-97 Business with Dunloggin Park featuring a session with company Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Co-Founder Joe Williams. Pictured (CCA Maryland) partnered with Dunloggin are (l-r) Sam Hasty, Keller Williams Middle school. Dunloggin Middle School Prin- Commercial; Joe Williams; Darrell cipal Antoinette Roberson, left, and science Nevin, Maryland/D.C. region director teacher Daniel Blue, right, joined CCA Mary- of Keller Williams Commercial; and land Executive Director David Sikorski. Mark Moreno, KW Commercial. CMC Donates School Supplies Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) took school supplies to schools on Fort Meade during its annual school sup- Crosby Awards Broadneck High School ply drive. Pictured Senior a Scholarship is Nikki Colea of Broadneck High School Senior Maia Brown, right, SERVPRO Crofton/ with Raymond Crosby, CEO of Crosby Marketing, Odenton loaded up received a $5,000 Crosby Marketing & Media Stud- NASA Comes to Columbia Rotary and ready to go. ies Scholarship for displaying the attributes and Dr. Jim Garvin, left, chief scientist with NASA God- academic rigor necessary to excel in the fields of dard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt spoke to the marketing or media. Brown is using her scholarship Columbia Rotary club about Mars exploration. He to attend Pace University in New York City. is shown with club president David Parris. 36 The Business Monthly October 2018

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