November 2019

Inside this Issue

Chamber Holiday Party 1

MEGA Networking in the 2 Southwest

Towson Winterfest 3

New Members 6

Member-to-Member Beneﬁts 7

October Calendar of Events 9

TUMC Refresh & Reboot 10

BBJ Fall Business Expo 11

WTMD’s The Mighty Pint 12

Towson Elks’ Craft Fair 13

WTMD’s Saturday Morning 14 Tunes

BCPL Calendar of Events 15

Pomfret & Grim 16

Baltimore Blast Chamber 17 Night

1 1st MEGA NETWORKING IN THE SOUTHWEST

Catonsville, Maryland Wednesday, November 6, 2019 5:30 to 7:30 pm Overhills Mansion 916 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 Overhills Mansion driveway is at the intersection of South Rolling Rd and Wilkens Ave. in Historic Catonsville, MD

Network with businesses throughout Baltimore County. Includes a trade show. Show off your business for ONLY $130, includes one registration fee. $150 for non-members. Contact the chamber office to reserve your space. First Come, First Served!

Members: Pre-Registered $30, At the Door $35, Non-Members: $40 Cost includes one drink ticket, amazing hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Event Sponsored By: Event Sponsored By: Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, Baltimore County Business Association, Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Dundalk Renaissance Corporation, Greater Arbutus Business Association, Hereford Zone Business Association, Hunt Valley Business Forum, Northwest Chamber of Commerce, Perry Hall White Marsh Business Association, Pikesville Owings Mills Regional Chamber, and the Towson Chamber of Commerce 2 TOWSON WINTERFEST

Black Friday Promotions in Baltimore County Tree Lighting Ugly Sweater Happy Hours Downtown Towson Friday, December 6th, 6-8pm Thursdays December 5th, 12th, 19th Starting at 5pm Friday, November 29th Festivities include: Wear your favorite ugly holiday Take advantage of special discounts - The tree lighting ceremony sweater at local bars and restaurants and promotions oered by - Santa’s arrival by ﬁre truck to receive drink and food specials locally-owned shops and restaurants. - Music Performances - Dance Performances between 5 and 7 pm! - Hot Chocolate & Cookies Participating restaurants at Olympic Park at Towson Circle towsonchamber.com Breakfast with the Grinch & Holidays at Towson Town Center Procrastinator’s Shopping Buddy the Elf Visit Santa on Level 1 starting Nov. 16! Night Saturday, December 7th, 10am-1pm Pet Photos with Santa: Mondays, Nov. 18- Thursday, December 12th, 5pm Dec. 16, 5-8pm For a memorable holiday breakfast, Locally owned shops in downtown Santa Cares Day: Nov. 24, 10am-12pm Towson will oer specials and bring your kids to eat along with their in partnership with Autism Speaks favorite holiday characters! promotions and help you select the Ages 2-9, $6.99; Ages 10 & up, $13.99 Salvation Army Angel Tree Program: Nov. perfect gift. Greene Turtle will wrap 18-Dec. 14 (adopt an angel and fulﬁll a child’s your gifts for free! Charles Village Pub | 410-821-8155 Christmas wish this year!) 19 W. Pennsylvania Avenue Visit www.towsontowncenter.com for more info. Fire & Ice Family Night & Breakfast with Santa and Breakfast with Santa Window Decorating Contest Friends Sunday, December 15th, 11am-2pm Friday, December 13th, 6-9pm Saturday, December 14th, 8:30-11:30am Fun for the entire family! Includes all- (Rain date: December 20th Take the family out for a delicious you-can-eat breakfast buet, picture View the ice sculptures and decorated breakfast full of holiday characters, with Santa, ornamental picture frame windows located around downtown crafts, storybook readings, and more! craft, and a holiday cocktail for the Towson! There will be street Ages 1-9, $8.00; Ages 10 & up, $10.00 adults! All ages: $19.00 performers & free s’mores. Greene Turtle | 410-825-3980 Nacho Mama’s | 410-673-0069 Locations at towsonchamber.com 408 York Road 2 W. Pennsylvania Avenue

For more information, visit www.towsonchamber.com 410.825.1144 Free Parking Dec. 6th after 5 pm at 111 Allegheny Avenue

3 Please Join Us! Advertising & Board & Member Breakfast Promotion Opportunities Wednesday, November 20 8am-9am One-Page Insert Advertise a special sale Meeting starts promptly at 8am, please arrive early to or promotion with check in and enjoy breakfast! an 8.5x11” insert for The Sheraton Baltimore North $50 in our monthly newsletter. Advertising for 903 Dulaney Valley Road community events is free. Towson, MD 21204 Register online here. Email Sponsorship “Sponsor” an email that goes out to over 1500 Annual business contacts. Includes your logo and MEMBERSHIP a click-through to your Drive website. (Costs vary) Know someone who could beneﬁt Towson Times Advertise in the Towson from becoming a member? Times (costs vary) Invite them to our November Breakfast Meeting. Questions? Contact: Liz Bailey Businesses that join now receive [email protected] November and December for free!

4 Chamber Golf Tournament

Fall Community Clean-Up

5 NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Welcome to the Towson Chamber!

Bollinger Roofing Company, Inc. Bill Bollinger 1502 Ridgely Road Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 539-0286 | info@roofingbybollinger.com Roofing & Remodeling

Comfort Keepers Steve Rothwell 1134 York Road, Suite 308 Lutherville, MD 21093 (443) 275-9029 | [email protected] Home Care

TruTech Virtual Advantage Kirk Logan 502 Washington Avenue, Suite 410 Towson, MD 21204 (443) 908-4903 | [email protected] Computer Software & Payroll Services

INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A CHAMBER COMMITTEE? The Chamber is looking to fill the following committees: • Towsontown Spring Festival • Ambassador • Towson Gardens Day • 4th of July Parade • Winterfest • Taste of Towson • Golf Tournament If interested, please contact the Towson Chamber of Commerce at 410.825.1144 or email Nancy Hafford at [email protected] 6 Member-to-Member Beneﬁts Enjoy these specials oered exclusively for members of the Towson Chamber. Businesses may reference the Chamber Directory, or contact the Chamber oce to conﬁrm eligibility.

RISE Biscuits and Donuts – David Brindza, [email protected] Free Sweet Treat Platter ($31.95 value) to all Catering Breakfast and Lunch orders over $100. Monday through Friday. Pickup between 7:30 am and 2 pm. Must mention the Member to Member promo. Place the order at [email protected] or call 410-372-3171 Address: 1620 York Rd Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

Roland Park Chiropractic – Dr. Silke Laub, [email protected] Utilize this link for a 20% special discount on all supplements for chamber members. From Vitamin D or multivitamins, special men’s health or women’s health supplements: https://wellevate.me/silke-laub

THB Bagels & Deli – Steve Warrick, [email protected] Free Dessert Platter ($29.95 value) to all Catering Lunch orders over $100. Monday through Thursday. Pickup or delivery between 10 am and 2 pm. Not valid for Breakfast orders. Must mention the Member to Member promo. Place the order at www.eatTHB.com or call 443-912-2249

The Point in Towson – Erica Russo, [email protected] 20% o¥ to all members for food, beverages and catering. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

Zerodraft Maryland – Kurt Pfund, [email protected] NO COST Quick Home Energy Check-up (LED bulbs, e©cient-water measures, pipe insulation, etc., installed by a trained energy technician), 5% Chamber discount on Commercial LED Lighting Upgrades, 5% Chamber discount on Home Performance Energy Upgrades

Slice of Towson – Paul Rizas, [email protected] 20% o¥ any and all 20” XXL Family Sized pizzas

Brown Rice Korean Grill - Eric Lin, [email protected] 20% o¥ your catering order

Fully Promoted Towson - Jessica Joyce, [email protected] One free digitizing of company logo ($69.00 value) to all chamber members. Must mention member-to-member promo.

Charles Village Pub - Melony Wagner, [email protected] Complimentary drink for every guest for a Happy Hour party booked (Mon - Fri) (4:00-7:00) (15 guest min); 15% o¥ bu¥et package for 25 or more guests

Integrated Pest Services - Sandy Jenkins, [email protected] 10% o¥ of all pest services for Towson Chamber members The 10% Rule Keep your business local and make 10% of your expenditures stay within Towson. Just think of the impact... If a company grosses $300,000.00 per year and they see an additional 10% or $30,000.00, that could mean hiring someone, expanding product lines, or making their interior and exterior look better.7 Keep business in Towson and create a positive environment for our community! MARKET LOCATION CHANGE

is moving back to Washington Avenue Thursdays in November, starting Nov. 7!

Looking for Restaurant Specials and Happy Hour deals in Towson? Local eatery that would like to promote your business?Join our Facebook group! Towson Restaurant Deals & Happy Hours 8

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5:30-7:30pm **market moves to MEGA Networking in Washington Ave** the Southwest Overhills Mansion 10:45am-3:00pm Towson Farmers Market Washington Avenue

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10:45am-3:00pm Towson Farmers Market Washington Avenue

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8:00-9:00am 10:45am-3:00pm Monthly Board Towson Farmers Meeting & Member Market Breakfast Washington Avenue Sheraton Baltimore North

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Chamber office Chamber office closed closed

9 Get Unstuck and Get Into the Flow a half-day immersion for women of all faiths

Saturday, Nov 2, 2019 : 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Guided by pastoral leader and Certified Daring Way facilitator Arianne Rice, Refresh & Reboot participants will focus on understanding their part in relationships and situations where they feel stuck in accepting behaviors (from friends, family members or ourselves) that no longer serve them OR stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior that do not align with their values. Participants will also learn about vulnerability and its place at the heart of courageous, wholehearted living. Then, discover how to integrate exercises and practices into daily rou- tines to transform the way women live, love and lead. Enroll online at www.towsonumc.org. $30 admission/person www.towsonumc.org 10 Become a vendor or register to attend!

• Network with hundreds of business professional FALL 2019 • Attend 3 complimentary breakout sessions THURSDAY NOV. 7 8:00AM–12:00PM • Enjoy delicious Delta Hotel By Marriott Baltimore Hunt Valley breakfast all day Registration URL: bizj.us/1pwgg8

(as of print) KEYNOTE SPEAKER VENDORS

Daniel Freedman • Allan Hirsh Advisors Co-CEO, BurnAlong • Ambassador Services Inc • Baltimore Area Council KEYNOTE SESSION: 8:15AM • Baltimore Business Journal Events • Baltimore County Police • Bath Fitter • Better Business Bureau • BNI • Boy Scouts of America COMPLIMENTARY BREAKOUT SESSIONS • Brescook, LLC • BurnAlong • Capitol Concierge, Inc • Cole Roo ing Co., Inc. SESSION ONE: • Crown Castle Fiber 9:00–9:45AM SPEAKER • Data Networks Guy Tawney • Duckpin TITLE: HOW TO BE Founder & President SUCCESSFUL WITH Lanvale Consulting • Fully Promoted Towson SALESFORCE • Hereford Zone Business Association • iFly • JMFeldman&Associates • KitchenSaver • knctrr • Level 10 Business Solutions, LLC • Maryland Business Connection SESSION TWO: SPEAKER • Maryland Insurance Administration 10:00–10:45AM Eric L. Williamson • Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce President & CEO • Mount Washington Conference Center TITLE: HOW TO WORK Tailored Training Solutions WITH JERKS • New York Life • Northwest Chamber of Commerce • Occupational Medical Services • Renewal by Andersen • Sole Healing • Spector Chiropractic • Supply Chain OpEx Consulting SESSION THREE: • Tailored Training Solutions 11:00–11:45AM SPEAKER Matt Neuberger • The Angel Stevens Team of Cummings & Co Realtors TITLE: THREE SYSTEMS • Towson Chamber of Commerce TO CATAPULT YOUR President & CEO Neuberger & Company • Vector Security SALES • Wycliffe | Power Comm • YOUR Community Pharmac

To exhibit or attend contact Lisa Carmichael at 410.454.0508 or [email protected] 11 5th Annual!

Over 40 beers • Vote for your favorites! Featuring live music by ALEXANDER PETERS & THE ROOSTERS & CARA KELLY & THE TELL TALE

A judging panel of beer professionals WTMD.ORG determine Grand Prize winner

Presented by NEPENTHE BREWING CO. & BOND DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

Towson University Public Media Baltimore’s (Hometown) Craft Distributor 12 13 Saturday Morning Tunes Beatles Family Festival Nov. 16 at Carver Center

The Beatles are one of the only bands that kids, parents and grandparents can all enjoy together. And Baltimore’s Yellow Dubmarine does reggae versions of classic Beatles tunes, complete with a full horns section! This show will be held at the Carver Center for Arts and Technology. There’s plenty of free parking, and a beautiful auditorium where you and your family will have plenty of room to sit and enjoy the show, or stand up and dance! Plus, we’re happy to have Carver students involved in this performance. It’s going to be a multi-generational show, for a multi-generational audience. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the music starts at 10 a.m. at the Carver Center, 938 York Road in Towson.

Tickets and more info: https://www.mt.cm/saturday-morning-tunes-beatles-family-festival-wyellow-dubmarine 14 bcpl.info

Teens Microsoft PowerPoint for Be- Book Buzz Eclectic Soul Teen Yoga and ginners Adult Adult Looking for the next buzzworthy title? Meditation Learn how to create, edit, and pre- Librarians share and discuss the Teen sent a slideshow containing text and must-read books of the season that Yoga and meditation introduces and images using Microsoft PowerPoint. you don't want to miss. helps with mindfulness, emotion Familiarity with keyboard and mouse Nov 21 Thu 6:30 PM placement and calmness. Registra- required; experience with computers Towson Book Club tion required (online, by phone, or in strongly encouraged. Registration branch). required (online, by phone, or in Adult Nov 19 Tue 6:00 PM branch). Join us as we discuss The Wolves at

Nov 7 Thu 11:00 AM the Door: the True Story of Ameri- LGBTQ+ Teen Meet-Up ca’s Greatest Female Spy by Ju- Teen Internet for Beginners dith L. Pearson. Middle school- and high school-aged Adult Nov 21 Thu 7:00 PM members of the LGBTQ+ community Learn about the internet and how to are welcome to join us for discussion, use it. Familiarity with keyboard and Sleeping Beauty socializing and engaging DIY activi- mouse required. Registration required All ages ties. Snacks provided. Sponsored by (online, by phone, or in branch). Towson University Community Dance weaves storytelling and dance in this the Friends of the Towson Library. Nov 13 Wed 2:00 PM Nov 19 Tue 7:00 PM interactive dance performance Creative of Sleeping Beauty. Children under 8 MD Stem Festival: Towson Mandalas must be accompanied by an adult. Nov 23 Sat 2:00 PM Space Odyssey Adventure Adult Teen Join Robin LGBTQ+ Book Club Uncover the mysteries of space sci- Williams from Adult Inner Harbor ence through fun activities using VR Join us for a lively discussion of Tin Wellness to equipment., mini drones, snap circuits Man by Sarah Winman. and more! Fun for the entire family. learn how to create a mandala, a Nov 26 Tue 7:00 PM Nov 21 Thu 6:00 PM symbol of wholeness and healing used throughout the world as an ex- Native Storytelling with Adults pressive tool for centering the emo- Dovie Thomason tions, mind and body. Create without All ages Zentangle® judgment or expectation as you in- Adult Grounded in the oral traditions of her spire your inner artist with music, po- ancestors and sparkling with sly wit Learn a new way to relax by creating etry, guided mindfulness practices, works of art using the Zentangle® and humor, Dovie Thomason inspires nature, and a variety of art materials. delight in the spoken word and re- Method. Zentangle® uses structured For the curious beginner and experi- doodling called "tangling." This can spect for traditional Native val- enced explorer. Image by Joan Pin- ues. Stories promote courage in the calm and reduce stress, improve fo- gatore. Registration required (online, cus and build self-confidence. Becky face of adversity, the power of choic- by phone, or in branch). es and the enduring spirit of inquiry- Boynton, a certified Zentangle® Nov 14 Thu 2:00 PM teacher, demonstrates step-by-step the asking “Why?”- that drives hu- how to use simple patterns and History Book Club mans to better understand their shapes like lines and circles to create Adult world. Children under 8 must be ac- your own work. No art experience Join us as we discuss The Pioneers : companied by an adult. necessary. All supplies provided. The Heroic Story of the Settlers Nov 30 Sat 2:00 PM Sponsored by the Friends of the Tow- Who Brought the American Ideal son Library. Registration required West by David McCullough. All branches will be closed (online, by phone, or in branch). Nov 20 Wed 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 28 Nov 6 Wed 7:00 PM for Thanksgiving Towson Branch • 320 York Road • 410-887-6166 15

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BOARD MEMBERS Tim Bojanowski, Zest Social Media Solutions Gregg Landry, BlueRock Productions Emily Brophy, Towson Town Center Lynne Lochte, Goucher College Kristen Cooper, Towson Lifestyle Magazine Kevin Murphy, Conceirge Mortgage Colin Exelby, Celestial Wealth Management Debbie Phelps, Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools Tom Gronert, UM St. Joseph Medical Center Kaitlin Radebaugh, Radebaugh Florist Sandy Gurchik, Cummings & Co. & Greenhouses Ed Hale, Hale Transport Paul Schwab, Azrael, Franz, Schwab, Lipowitz, Nancy Hofmann, LiveTowson.com Solter, LLC Todd Hu, Brooks-Hu Tire & Auto Centers Joe Shagena, Destiny Mortgage Group Daraius Irani, Towson University

Towson Chamber Sta: Nancy Haord Liz Bailey Executive Director Marketing Director 18 2019-2020 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Business Name: Contact Person: Address:

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Please check the appropriate values: Add sponsorship opportunities 1-5 employees: $250 for 2019-2020 6-20 employees: $275 21-30 employees: $350 Winterfest & Baltimore County Tree Lighting 31-45 employees: $400 Towson Beautiﬁcation Program 46-75 employees: $475 76-100 employees: $525 Towson 4th of July Parade Over 100 employees: $1,000 Taste of Towson Chamber Golf Tournament Plus $30 one-time application fee Towsontown Spring Festival = Total Investment $ Return this application with your dues For more information on investment made payable to: sponsorship packages, contact the Towson Chamber of Commerce chamber o¢ce: 44 W. Chesapeake Avenue 410-825-1144 Towson, MD 21204 To pay by credit card, please call the chamber oce: 410-825-1144

Please Be Advised: Internal Revenue Bureau Cumulative Bulletin, No 2, page 105 reads: Membership fees or dues by individuals to a Chamber of Commerce are deductible from gross income as a business expense provided the memberships is employeed as a means of advancing the business interests of the individual corporation. 19 Towson Chamber of Commerce 44 W. Chesapeake Avenue Towson, MD 21204 [email protected] Phone: 410-825-1144 Fax: 410-832-5863 20