MAY 2018 2018 The Salute to the HOWARD COUNTY May 2018 Volume 26, Number 5 CHAMBER

A diverse community looking toward the future … Monthly www.HowardChamber.com Q&A With Mayor Gavin The Business Newspaper of Howard & Anne Arundel Counties and the BWI Business District Salute to Howard County Buckley … Page 7 Chamber … Page B-1

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A Supplement of Monthly Maryland Korean Way If HQ2 Lands in Montgomery Opening Cultural Doors What’s the Effect on Howard? By Susan Kim, Staff Writer By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief Andrew Yang has a ready way of describing the level of awareness people Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has have for Korean culture and contributions termed what could be coming to a county in his neighborhood. near you “the greatest economic develop- “You always see the movie ‘The Ka- ment opportunity in a generation.” rate Kid,’ but never ‘The Tae Kwon Do With that kind of an introduction, Ho- Kid,’” he said. “People tend to group the gan can only be referring to Amazon HQ2 Asian martial arts into one big category.” that could be coming to the Washington, So a year ago, Yang set out to change D.C., area, or more specifically to Howard that issue by opening JS Taekwondo, a County’s neighbor Montgomery County, studio in Ellicott City where he teaches an at the White Flint Mall site. art of self-defense that originated in Korea It’s estimated that HQ2 would add $17 more than 2,000 years ago. The name is billion in annual economic activity to the self-descriptive: “tae,” meaning “foot,” state, and $7.7 billion in annual wages, “kwon” meaning “hand” and, perhaps the according to Baltimore-based Sage Policy most important syllable, “do,” meaning Group. Sage’s study also found that the “the way.” project would support 101,000 total jobs To Yang, “do,” means a way of life. and bring in $280 million in added county “As a Korean, it’s an honor for me to tax receipts, with an additional $483 mil- introduce my home country’s martial art lion for state coffers. It could even increase to people in this area. It’s part of Korean traffic at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport culture and history.” and at the Port of Baltimore. Yang’s is one among many businesses So impressed by those numbers were included on a new website, Maryland- Hogan and the legislature that the state KoreanWay.com, which is designed to is offering Amazon an incentive pack- promote cultural, dining and recreation age nearly $8.5 billion. Known as the experiences along a five-mile stretch of Promoting Extraordinary Innovation in Baltimore National Pike, from Normandy Maryland’s Economy (PRIME) Act, it in- Plaza to Turf Valley. The roadway was des- cludes billions of dollars in property, sales ignated the “Korean Way” in 2016 by the and income tax credits from the state and from Montgomery County, with another Maryland Department of Transportation. At Tous Les Jours Bakery, the common language is delicious cuisine. The website is part of the Maryland’s $2 billion in transportation improvements. Korean Way Culture Trail, which was Korean Society of Maryland. On the site, anticipate business listings on the site will Including the money for transporta- officially launched on May 1 by Visit visitors can find information about more grow as the brand gains popularity in an tion improvements, Maryland’s incentive Howard County, in partnership with the than a dozen businesses; the site’s creators See Korean Way, page 11 See Amazon, page 12

Inside This Issue A Whole New Face Off County Executives Discuss With rising interest among kids in the sport, a group is bringing junior hockey (two teams, in fact) to Maryland for the Economic Realities first time. Page 2

AAACCC: 100 Years By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer Through a century of business spinoffs and life’s changes, the chamber has Anne Arundel County Executive Steve remained a rock of the state capital. Schuh, Howard County Executive Allan Page 3 Kittleman and Montgomery County Exec- utive Ike Leggett presented an overview of Action! inter-jurisdictional challenges and cooper- A dramatic reinforcement (and some ation during the 2018 Regional Economic longevity) in its tax incentive package Forum, which was held April 26 at the means stability for the state’s film Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel. industry. Page 5 “The counties represented are really be- coming a core driver of this state in terms of Index business, commerce and employment,” said BizRoundup...... 6 Baltimore Metropolitan Council Executive Director Michael Kelly, who moderated the From left, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, Montgomery County Calendar of Events...... 19 forum, adding that the event was intended Executive Ike Leggett and Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh to focus on “what this legislative session People in Business...... 23 participate in the Howard County Chamber’s Regional Economic Forum in April. meant and what they see … as the future Business Briefs...... 25 drivers in the state of Maryland.” Nonprofit & Charitable Giving...... 28 business-related legislative activity during ber of Commerce, said passage of the Small Hosted by the Howard County Cham- this year’s Maryland General Assembly. Business Relief Tax Credit represented one All Around Town...... 29–31 ber’s Legislative Affairs Committee, the fo- Larry Richardson, vice president of of the bigger victories for businesses this rum also provided a wrap-up of significant government affairs for the Maryland Cham- See Economic, page 10 Page 2 May 2018 The Business Monthly Two Junior Hockey Clubs to Begin Facing Off in Piney Orchard

By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief They are scheduled to begin play at the Piney Orchard Ice Arena this fall for In 2006, the Washington Capitals the 2018–19 season. vacated the National Hockey League (NHL) team’s long-time practice facility, The Setup Odenton’s Piney Orchard Ice Arena, to There may not be NHL players move to a new, modern, dual-rink facility hanging around the rink much, but there in Northern Virginia, the Kettler Capitals will be increased vibrancy with NCAA Iceplex. and NHL scouts in the stands, assessing What followed during the next decade players in the 16–21 age range as they vie at the old barn back in Maryland was a for spots with NCAA division 1, 2 and 3 mixed bag. While the rink was still used programs — as 1,300 NAHL players have by area teams, organizations and the local community, it was also in a period marked made NCAA commitments, with 17 more by a lack of investment, which it lacked to drafted directly out of the league into the the point where the planned addition for a NHL during the past five years. second sheet of ice was abandoned. BBSG’s acquisition of the franchise That was the situation until two years was made possible three years ago when ago, when the facility was purchased by the NAHL, which was founded in Mich- Players who hone their skills on youth teams, like Burton Hockey’s Metro Maple Leafs, Black Bear Sports Group (BBSG) and igan in 1976 and operates out of four re- will soon be able to see a new level of the sport of which to aspire when two junior gions of the U.S., decided to create an East Piney Orchard Equity LLC, a partnership teams begin play at Piney Orchard Ice Arena. that invested $750,000 in upgrades to the Division, in which Maryland will become NAHL until 2003, but that number has “There is a good talent pool, not just lo- structure while it looked to acquire a junior the sixth team. fluctuated between 20–28 teams since. cally, but in the mid-Atlantic. Hopefully, hockey (which is similar to Major League “Our roots are in Michigan, and “The addition of Maryland puts six teams many of the players (who will try out in Baseball’s minor league system) team to the league was once more of a regional in all four divisions,” Kyrias said. The May, before the June draft) will be local,” play at the arena. operation,” said Alex Kyrias, director teams play 60 games per season, starting he said, “but we know that more players Today at the rink, there is much reason of communication for the Frisco, Tex- with four games for each at a showcase will come from all over the region and for optimism. Not only are plans going for- as-based NAHL. “We eventually merged event that starts the season in Minneso- country, and maybe even from Europe.” ward to build the addition with the second in 2003–04 with the American West ta, then 28 games at home, 28 away, all Kyrias went on to say that the Tier 1 sheet of ice in a market that badly needs Hockey League, adding teams from the against division rivals. United States Hockey League (USHL) more capacity, but BBSG has purchased Dakotas and Alaska, plus some expansion and the NAHL are “way above any other not one, but two junior franchises: one in franchises. Then we started to grow in the league in terms of players getting NCAA the Tier 2 North American Hockey League south, into Texas,” which has evolved into Working Model opportunities8170 and Lark occasionally Brown Road players (NAHL) and another in the Tier 3 Eastern a hotbed for the sport. The local market is attractive to the Hockey League (EHL). 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By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer day Mixer at Homewood Gardens. The chamber’s Legislative Breakfast, held Founded in 1918 as the Annapolis each January, provides a lively discussion Chamber of Commerce, today’s Anne of local legislative and political issues, Arundel County Chamber of Commerce while the annual Excellence in Education (AAACCC) celebrates a significant 100th Awards, held last month, honor the coun- anniversary in 2018. ty’s best teachers. Much has changed during the organi- “Aside from these events, we also zation’s existence, particularly in terms of hold an education forum, an economic the community it serves and the service it development forum, a monthly Business provides. Builders Breakfast, after-work network- “The original chamber was established ing mixers and multi-chamber events that by members of the Annapolitan Club, facilitate interaction with other smaller which was a businessmen’s social club,” chambers in the county,” Cline said. “This said AAACCC President and CEO Bob year, we added new-member orientation Burdon. “They located the chamber in the events that take place in January and downtown Annapolis area, which is where July.” all the businesses were at that time. The From an advocacy standpoint, “we’ve Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch is one of many prominent Anne Arundel rest of the county was farm fields.” been urging [elected officials] to pay clos- County politicians who regularly speak with the business community at AAACCC’s Today, AAACCC membership ex- er attention to transportation infrastruc- annual Legislative Breakfast in January. ceeds 1,200 and includes businesses, ture in Anne Arundel County,” Burdon nonprofits and government agencies from said. “It’s critical from the standpoint of Party, Party, Party lis Sailing School; Anne Arundel Medical all reaches of the county and throughout economic development.” AAACCC’s centennial celebration Center; the USNA Alumni Association; central Maryland, in addition to a few from The chamber is also an advocate for will last throughout the year, said Cline, Annapolis Waterfront Hotel; and Water- out of state. the concept of a shared environmental Celebration activities are scheduled with the largest event taking place May 16 mark. responsibility, he said. “We’re all in the at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. AAACCC’s year of celebrations throughout the year, said AAACCC Busi- same boat, businesses as well as residents.” ness Development Director Karen Cline, “It’s not a formal sit-down event, but continues with its involvement in the And when it comes to education, a party celebration organized as a walk week-long Congressional Medal of Honor and include a special Party of the Year “we’ve been very concerned for a number that will take place on May 16 at the U.S. through the decades, with great food, an Convention taking place in Annapolis in of years that we’re losing the top 10% of open bar, and the Dan Haas Band provid- September, as well as the commissioning Naval Academy (USNA)’s Navy-Marine our high school graduates to out-of-state Corps Memorial Stadium. ing live music,” she said. “We’re planning of the U.S.S. Sioux City, the U.S. Navy’s colleges and universities, and very few to highlight our history through technolo- 11th vessel in the new Littoral Combat of them return,” Burdon said. “We don’t gy rather than speeches. It’s a celebration Ship class, at the U.S. Naval Academy History of Growth feel the University of Maryland is doing of 100 years, not an anniversary.” later this fall. Over the years, the AAACCC changed enough to encourage them to stay in the As part of the festivities, chamber While Burdon is gazing toward his its identity as it adapted to changes in state.” members have been invited to purchase retirement, he’s also enjoying the remi- Anne Arundel County, with one of the The trend dates back at least to the one of 100 footballs that will be dropped niscing that comes with that milestone. first business influences coming from a Gov. Parris Glendening administration, into the stadium by helicopter, with three “We’re proud to look back on a rich realignment of Route 2 into the four-lane Burdon said. “They can’t get regular footballs chosen at random for prizes that history and recognize a lot of the great Ritchie Highway between Annapolis and admittance to the state university, so they include $2,500, two round-trip tickets accomplishments that grew out of this cham- Baltimore in the 1930s. wind up in the northeast or down south.” from Southwest Airlines, and a U.S. Naval ber, like the Anne Arundel Economic De- As commercial development took root In other words, local jurisdictions Academy tailgate-game package. velopment Corp., the Anne Arundel County along the highway after World War II, the make a significant contribution to these In a lead-up to the main event, cham- Conference & Visitors Bureau, Leadership Annapolis Chamber renamed itself the An- students’ education, but don’t reap the ber officials scheduled visits to nine of the Anne Arundel and the Annapolis Regional napolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber benefit when they leave the state for organization’s oldest member companies Transportation Management Association, of Commerce and created a committee higher education and decide to work or to deliver champagne and balloons to among many others,” Burdon said. focused on county business concerns. create businesses elsewhere. thank them and recognize their longevity. “We’ve given birth to a lot of very After the committee spun off to be- “Rather than trying to attract top- Those companies consist of Tilghman vibrant organizations just over the past come the Anne Arundel Trade Council in flight students from around the nation or Co., which joined in the early 1960s, 20 years,” he said, “and we’re looking the early 1950s, the AAACCC changed the world, we’d like to see the university BG&E, which joined in 1968, and the list forward to staying involved in our efforts its name back to the Annapolis Chamber system get back to its roots and pay more of companies that trace their membership to make an impact on the business com- of Commerce and focused exclusively on attention to students from the state it was back to 1972: Katcef Brothers; Mullen munity and in the quality of life in Anne city business concerns. set up to serve,” Burdon said. 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By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief Commitment Maryland has had just enough incen- For the past many years, Maryland has tive money in its program in recent years been the location of a number of critical- to keep the cameras rolling for “House of ly-acclaimed and commercially successful Cards,” and until three years ago, “VEEP.” television productions. Reeling off the That meant there was no money for any names of the programs sounds impressive, new production, even for an indie com- as they include NBC’s “Homicide: Life munity that operates on relatively smaller On The Street,” HBO’s “The Wire” and, budgets. more recently, “VEEP,” both of which shot But the new law will increase the interiors in Columbia; and, most recently, Department of Commerce’s film incentive “House of Cards,” the Netflix series that budget by $3 million every year until will soon wrap production after its sixth 2023, when it would be capped at $20 season. million; it would also end Commerce’s Still, the state’s production community current film reserve fund. That’s a huge couldn’t have been called robust, since its improvement, because producers bringing incentive package, a scant $5 million-plus, multi-million-dollar productions to any hasn’t been deep enough to attract new state don’t want to have to move because productions. its legislature ended its film program. However, after years of effort cham- And that’s the key, said Debbie Dors- pioned by retiring local Sen. Ed Kase- ey, director of the Baltimore Film Office meyer (District 12), that’s starting to and vice chair of the Maryland Film In- Many film industry professionals were on hand during the recent legislative session change. Gov. Larry Hogan has just signed dustry Coalition (MFIC). “It provides cer- to support the Maryland Film Industry Coalition during testimony for Senate Bill Senate Bill 1154 into law, and it will in- tainty,” she said. “We now have a program 1154, which is now law and will provide a substantial boost the state’s film incentive crease the state’s incentive package not which provides industry decision-makers program. Among those in attendance were, from left, Jose Sarmiento; Laura Gede; just for one year — as has been the annual the ability to plan ahead, knowing that ritual — but for five years. To boot, the Jayme Gede; Daniel Stack, Serious Grip & Electric; IATSE 487’s David O’Ferrall; Maryland has an ongoing film incentive Debbie Dorsey, Baltimore Film Office; and Jordan Somers. package even boosts the independent program in place.” film community, in hopes of repeating Furthermore, the indie film markets jobs and the business it generates for ven- to the locations, crew, topography,” etc. the critical and commercial success of will be allotted 10% of the total incentive dors,” said the chair of the MFIC and the “It was during the Ehrlich administration such indie blockbusters as 1999’s “The package each year. That means $800,000 president of The Arts Insurance Program, that film tax credits were introduced in Blair Witch Project,” which was shot in in fiscal 2019, with that figure reaching in Baltimore. various states, when the main competition Frederick County. $2.5 million by 2023. “For every dollar spent by a produc- was Canada and Europe; later, that fight While Maryland’s new package still tion company in Maryland, there’s $3 became between the states that had credits isn’t on a par with big-time players like in economic impact [after the various against those that didn’t.” Georgia, California, Louisiana and New Run the Numbers multipliers] that comes back to the state,” Today, not only is O’Ferrall pleased Mexico, Maryland’s new package points Bob Middleton echoed Dorsey’s ob- Middleton said. “It impacts many other that the state “believes our production in that direction and could finally ignite servations. “This shows the industry that Maryland industries: catering, construc- crews are as good as those anywhere in what could eventually become a big burst Maryland is here for the long haul, and tion, home furnishing, housing, security, the world” and understands that they are of economic impact. we’re committed to film production, the transportation, you name it, most of which respected “throughout the industry,” but are small. That’s even better, since small also about “the carve-out for the indie business is the growth area of the econo- companies. That means more home-grown my.” product and getting more people more To see what can happen, all Mary- experience on crews, which we’ve been Hockey, the Maryland franchise, “but we’re glad landers have to do is look at what’s been able to maintain” in recent years. from page 2 to expand our footprint into Maryland accomplished in Georgia during the past “This means kids coming out of and the mid-Atlantic.” He noted that there decade. Morgan State, Towson University, the also will be new teams joining the league picked in the NHL free agent draft,” “For now, we just want to be competi- Maryland Institute College of Art/Johns for the 2018–19 season based in North adding NHL teams can only draft 18-year- tive with Pennsylvania and Virginia,” said Hopkins partnership,” etc., “will have Carolina and in South Carolina. olds. The Tier 3 leagues include the EHL, Middleton, who works nationwide with more in-state opportunities” and won’t NA3HK and Rocky Mountain. All five the film industry clients. “But Georgia have to travel to (or move to) other states leagues are sanctioned by USA Hockey, Right on Time got the idea, and now annually invests to find work. though other leagues exist. BBSG bought the Piney Orchard Ice $9 billion in film incentives. They filmed Another interesting aspect to the lo- Arena in 2016 due to its location and the Marvel movie series, “The Walking Hat’s Off to Ed cal market is that there is no sanctioned because “it has great facilities that were Dead,” [famed director] Tyler Perry’s Aaron Skalka, owner/transportation top-level high school hockey in Maryland, once state-of-the-art for the NHL,” said projects and much, much more. So, with coordinator of Transportation Resourc- as there is for other sports. Mike Weiss, executive director of Team the multipliers, that means $27 billion in es, bases his business out of Annapolis “The only state that has top players Maryland, based in Rockville, which is economic impact.” because he chooses to live there, but playing in high school hockey is Minneso- part of the ownership group for the arena. In addition, he said, the MFIC gets a gets most of his business out of Atlanta ta,” said Kyrias. He added that “one reason “It collected dust for a long time before report from Maryland Film Office Director and L.A., “because that’s where the bulk [the juniors concept] has worked for the we bought it, but now it’s in good shape Jack Gerbes’ office about films that wanted of our customers are. We thought about last 10–12 years is because owners may for an NCAA or junior team.” to shoot entire movies in Maryland, which investing $5 million–$10 million to set take a big financial risk (new franchises For Weiss and others, acquiring the in 2017 would have resulted in $60 mil- up a [location] here, but we’re still more are said to cost approximately $500,000), new franchises are the culmination of a lion in economic impact. “HBO wanted conservative in Maryland because the but they have figured out a business model few years of effort, combined with some to film ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta incentives are still not permanent.” that works. It includes modest ticket pric- patience. Lacks,’ which starred Oprah Winfrey, in So today, “We have a conservative es, a family-friendly atmosphere and the “We’ve tried to get a team here in Maryland,” he said, “but it just shot the presence here,” Skalka said. “However, players, who are amateurs, staying with recent years, but the timing wasn’t right, exteriors here and shot the rest in Georgia. Maryland has made it safe for us to locate host families. but now the time has become right,” said Same with ‘The Post.’” here. ‘House of Cards’ has been a huge “Juniors are a step available in hockey Weiss, who coached both of Gunty’s sons Noting that Ohio just upped its in- customer for us.” that doesn’t exist in other sports, where for five years for Team Maryland, and centive program to $50 million per year, But if the incentives are extended for young talent can develop for a year or worked together to operate ice rinks like Middleton said while some people have more than five years, that could change. two,” said Murry Gunty, the CEO of Abingdon’s Ice World (in Harford County) an issue with tax credits, he sees that re- “In Georgia and in L.A., we have BBSG and head of Blackstreet Capital, and two more in New Jersey. action “as kind of a knee jerk. But there’s real estate, employees, a bigger fleet and both based in Chevy Chase, who noted And today, final arrangements for no way to lose here. The state doesn’t put greater infrastructures. Our investment that more improvements will be coming what will hopefully become a local junior any money out; the production is only in Georgia is four or five times what it is to Piney Orchard Ice Arena, including hockey boom are being made. [reimbursed] after an audit of its spend.” here,” he said. “My hope in addressing improved food options. “We’re looking forward to filling out David O’Ferrall, business agent for the legislature this past session was to get As for the EHL franchise, Neil Ravin, our roster, and Dec. 1 is the go-live date for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage across that anything they do will help.” the spokesman for the Boston-based the second sheet of ice. We’re in permitting Employees (IATSE) Local 487, recalled The new law is “a great start,” he said, league, would only say that there “are now,” he said, “with the first shovel set for the days before film incentives were an “but [legislators are] missing opportunities still many moving parts” to establishing around Memorial Day.” issue. “We were a popular destination due See Film, page 5 The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 5 Costs of Depression: Forum Explores Strategies to Improve Lives, Productivity

By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer particularly vulnerable to the consequenc- es of depression. According to the Anxiety and De- “One in 10 adolescents will meet the pression Association of America, Major clinical criteria for depression, and many Depressive Disorder affects more than times it’s undiagnosed,” Culotta said. 16.1 million American adults each year “Suicide is the third leading cause of death — or roughly 6.7% of the United States for adolescents,” with the suicide rate for population. Depression is also the leading adolescent males six times as great as the cause of disability for Americans aged 15 rate among adolescent females. to 44. Aside from genetic predisposition, The disorder plays a disturbing role in problems of self-identity, gender identity, the growing incidence of teen and adult sexual identity and the influence of social suicide, school and workplace shootings, media place a tremendous amount of and other tragic events. pressure on teens, he said, while medical “Everywhere we turn in the media, treatment protocols and insurance limita- we learn about depression in ways that tions can hardly be described as adequate, are quite dramatic,” said Jane Snider, chair especially when it comes to underprivi- Speakers at the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce’s forum on Depression of the Anne Arundel County Chamber leged children. in the Workplace and Schools included, from left, psychiatry specialist Dr. Doug of Commerce’s (AAACCC) Education “It’s almost impossible to provide Heinrichs; Therese Borchard, Crosby Marketing/Project Hope & Beyond; Dr. Vincent Committee. what we think is cognitive care that’s go- Speaking as moderator of AAACCC’s ing to yield an outcome and do it within Culotta, NeuroBehavioral Associates; and Jane Snider, AAACCC. forum on Depression in the Workplace and the context of insurance. It’s a pretty brutal ized Education Program) in the school and An easy accommodation employers Schools last month, Snider said the pro- industry,” Culotta said, acknowledging solve some of the problems and stressors can make is to provide more frequent work gram was put together during the course that many practices do strive to provide that were driving it,” he said. “I haven’t reviews when necessary, Borchard said, of a year to help inform and educate the some pro bono work. seen a 21-day admission in a lot of years. because people who suffer depression con- business community about a problem that “It creates this terrible system for We now see 24 to 72 hours.” stantly question themselves, wondering if has an impact that extends far beyond the people who don’t have the option of go- they’re performing their job correctly. people who suffer from it. ing outside insurance networks,” said Dr. Cost/Risk Factor “Employers need to know how to em- “Part of our objective is to let people Doug Heinrichs, an Ellicott City-based power and build back confidence through Therese Borchard, senior writer for know what resources are available, and psychiatrist. “I honestly don’t have an good communications, supervisors and Crosby Marketing, of Annapolis, and the help businesses gain the insight they need answer for that. [It’s a] true systemic feedback,” she said. founder of Project Hope & Beyond, knows to create a supportive environment for problem.” The total economic burden of Major depression from firsthand experience. employees suffering from depression,” Moreover, Culotta said, the delivery Depressive Disorder currently amounts “For me, when all the treatments didn’t she said. system has changed drastically since the to an estimated $210.5 billion a year, 1980s, when suicidal adolescents could work, turning my pain into service was the Insurance Obstacle be hospitalized for extended durations, only thing that did work, she said. See Depression, page 6 sometimes up to 21 days. Dr. Vincent Culotta, a Columbia-based “We could set up an IEP (Individual- pediatric psychiatrist, said children are Special Olympics Howard County would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers who made the 17th annual Inspiration Walk such a success. The proceeds from the more work into this than any member of walk will enable the county program to continue to provide Film, the legislature.” year-round sports training and competition opportunities from page 4 Those observers who say that the state in 20 sports for over 750 Howard County children and for the Georgia or L.A.-style project, be- offering incentives to spur economic de- adults with intellectual disabilities. velopment is “akin to giving Hollywood cause those states have made investments Special thanks to Honorary Chairpersons County Executive and movie stars free money are not telling in the $300 million–$500 million range. Allan Kittleman and State Senator Guy Guzzone, County the truth. In fact, it’s specifically written in When companies like ours see that happen, Council Chairperson May Kay Sigaty and special guest we can build infrastructure.” the law that that’s not to happen,” he said. Raven’s Tight End Nick Boyle and World Games Dance With this new day dawning for the “This law is about creating and keeping Gold Medalist Robert Wallop. industry, Senate Majority Leader Doug good-paying jobs for Marylanders.” Peters, along with Dorsey and many other PRESENTING SPONSORS stakeholders, tipped their caps to the re- In Five Years CarMax Laurel Toyota • Corridor Mortgage Group tiring Kasemeyer (who didn’t return calls The next step in the long-term process, • The Lisa Higgins Foundation for comment to The Business Monthly by Luedtke said, is the incentivization of LEGACY SPONSORS press time), who asked Peters to take over building a permanent soundstage. Allan Homes • Brunswick Normandy Lanes • Canada the bill and continue the cause. “It’s logical to me that central Mary- Dry Potomac • Dwight and Diane Mikulis • Integrated “In the past, the industry incentive has land would be a good spot to build one,” Waste Analysts • Pat and Maryanne Klima • Outback reached $25 million,” said Peters. “We he said. “Whatever bill we come up with Steakhouse • Quest Fitness • The Timbers at Troy Golf want to get it back up to that level.” won’t speak to locations, but will include Course • Wegmans Peters said he “didn’t realize how grants to encourage construction. I plan to TEAM SPONSORS many other businesses were beneficiaries bring it up during the next session.” Win Kelly Chevrolet Buick GMC of the film industry. Many people who “We’re going to pay much closer atten- approached me told me how important it GOLD MEDAL SPONSORS tion to the film industry as a job creator,” Anchor Construction Corporation • Corporate Office Properties Trust • just B Specialties was to them, and to the state.” Peters said. “I think that gets lost in this • Polakoff Sefret Eric Luedtke, a delegate from Mont- discussion. When you attract so many gomery County, also grasps the potential people who want to work here — or [see SILVER MEDAL SPONSORS BridgeEdU, Inc. • Environmental Systems Associates, Inc. • J.E. Schenk and Associates, Inc. of the film industry, calling the passage so many] having to leave the state to find of the law “a big deal. I’ve always been work — you comprehend its importance.” BRONZE MEDAL SPONSORS supportive of the industry, but got involved As for Skalka, while he isn’t entirely Berger & Taylor, OD, LLC • Centre Park Grill • Dembo Jones • Mercury Management more deeply by sponsoring legislation a happy with the scene in Maryland, he now • Wes and Dawn Moore few years ago. I have IATSE leaders in qualifies as hopeful. IN-KIND SPONSORS my district, and they’ve talked to me about “The state’s film community has so Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks • Jon Phillips (photographer) • Mays and crew jobs, as well as the issues with people much to offer and the [incentives] aren’t Associates, Inc. • Meg Cooperman (LaBlast Fitness) • Mimi Goodman (photographer) • Steve Towne having to go out of state to find work.” a handout,” Skalka said. “This is a great, (audio) • Walter Larrimore (photographer) Luedtke said that he and many oth- clean industry that creates great jobs, ers involved in the years of discussion great wage scales, fantastic benefits and HOSPITALITY SPONSORS have experienced “legislative fatigue on employs thousands of people. Body Armor • Canada Dry Potomac • Jersey Mikes • Rethink Water • Wegmans this issue because we’ve had to revisit “I want to be really clear that this is a TOP FUNDRAISER PRIZE SPONSORS it over and over,” while also saluting huge step in the right direction,” he said. Canada Dry Potomac • E.J. Dwyer Company • Iron Bridge Wine Company • Kennedy Center Kasemeyer as a champion of the effort. “The legislature has stepped outside the • Red Roof Restaurant • Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel • Wegmans “As much as Doug and I were glad to normal approach, and that means Mary- work on the new law, know that he’s put land will now attract long-term projects.” Page 6 May 2018 The Business Monthly Biz Roundup

Hogan, Franchot Address Multi- regulatory environment. spokesman. “The study assumes that the million UMMS investment in the Laurel Chamber Luncheon in Glen Burnie buildings will remain occupied by the community and will be located on the Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller CA Studies Reducing Number of current leaseholders until they vacate or southwestern portion of the existing LRH Peter Franchot discussed many topics of Neighborhood Centers From 14 to 6 if major renovations are required. If major campus, at the intersection of Van Dusen interest in Maryland on April 26 before a Dennis Mattey, director of open space renovations are required, then the future and Contee roads. Subject to regulatory large crowd at a multi-chamber luncheon and facilities services for Columbia As- of the building would be a CA board dis- approval, construction of the new Med- in the Dahlia Ballroom at La Fontaine sociation (CA), has sent a Neighborhood cussion. However, none of this has been ical Center is expected to be completed Bleu, in Glen Burnie. Participating or- Center Strategic Plan to CA President decided. This is for the board to discuss.” in spring 2021. Significant private sector ganizations included the Northern Anne Milton Matthews that recommends the investment is also anticipated as the sur- Arundel County Chamber (NAACC), implementation of a long-term strategy UMD Files Regulatory Plan for Laurel rounding medical campus is developed. the Anne Arundel County Chamber, the to reduce the number of neighborhood Hospital, Set May 7 Public Meeting A public meeting regarding the tran- Central Maryland Chamber, the Greater centers from 14 to six. The University of Maryland Laurel sition of the current UMD LRH will take Severna Park & Arnold Chamber, the Mattey made the request because Regional Hospital (UMD LRH) filed place on May 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Greater Crofton Chamber and the South- several of the neighborhood centers are documents with the Maryland Health Care at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity ern Anne Arundel County Chamber. currently in need of, or soon will be in Commission seeking approval to transform Center. For more information on the Moderated by Yousuf Ahmad, CEO of need of, significant capital allocations for and enhance the health care services of- project and renderings of the new facility, the NAACC, the luncheon provided Anne maintenance of existing programming. fered in Laurel. The filing, called a Request visit https://umcapitalregion.org/um-capi- Arundel County businesses of all sizes, Ongoing capital and operating expendi- for Certificate of Need Exemption, lays out tal-laurel. and state and local leaders, the opportunity tures associated with the neighborhood plans to transform the aging hospital into to ask questions of Hogan and Franchot. centers will create an additional 30-year a state-of-the-art health care facility. Anne Arundel Breaks Ground on New The conversation covered topics vast commitment to the neighborhood center The multi-phase planning process Central Booking Facility and varied, from eviction from one’s res- concept. For instance, in 2015, renovating for what is proposed to be the new UMD Anne Arundel County recently broke idence, tax season, and agriculture and the Dorsey Hall Meeting Room cost more Laurel Medical Center and its surround- ground on the county’s new Central its role in the budding craft beer industry, than $880,000, and its annual estimated ing campus began in July 2016 when the Booking Facility. The project is an $11.1 to safe schools, the Chesapeake Bay and expenses have approached $44,000. University of Maryland Medical System million, 17,000-square-foot facility that gerrymandering. Meanwhile, estimated annual income to (UMMS), Mayor Craig Moe and other will serve as a one-stop shop for police and Much of the conversation centered the Dorsey’s Search Community Associ- community leaders launched a Strategic other public safety personnel who make an on various avenues Hogan and Franchot ation is $14,400. Planning Work Group to address the future arrest. It will have the effect of adding 35 are trying to improve, such as Maryland’s The report recommends that the CA of health care in Laurel. The 11-member police officers to the street. business image, facilitating daily oper- board consider whether the value added work group’s Executive Committee was Presently, police officers arrest and ations and improving customer service. from the neighborhood centers is consis- co-chaired by Moe and UMMS Chief transport a suspect to their specific district Hogan pointed out that Maryland’s overall tent with funding requirements; if not, Medical Officer Stephen Bartlett, who station to complete a Statement of Charge. business performance had been 49th out of it suggests implementing a long-term established seven subcommittees to fo- Once processed, they are transported the 50 states in the past, but has recently strategy to close more than half of the cus on issues key to a successful campus by the same officer to one of two court- reached No. 7 in the U.S. [according to a neighborhood centers. transition: behavioral health, campus houses, Glen Burnie or Annapolis, to see national report on economic performance]. There are 14 neighborhood centers development, clinical operations, emer- a commissioner, where the wait can be Among the highlights of the event distributed across seven of the 10 Colum- gency medicine/EMS, on-campus services, lengthy. If committed to jail, they are then were Hogan’s pointing out that his ad- bia villages. The centers range in size from volunteer services and workforce develop- transported to the county’s Jennifer Road ministration has directed $4 billion to 586 to 4,900 square feet, average 45 years ment. Detention Center, in Annapolis. protecting and restoring the Chesapeake old and were designed to offer day care Current traditional inpatient medical/ When Central Booking becomes Bay; and Franchot talking about how co-op programs staffed by neighborhood surgical units and behavioral health ser- operational, police personnel will simply Maryland’s No. 1 industry is agriculture, volunteers, plus small convenience stores, vices will be provided primarily at UM transport individuals in custody to Cen- and how that dovetails into the potential of swimming pools, parks and playgrounds. Prince George’s Hospital Center. Regu- tral Booking and complete a Statement the state’s craft beer industry. He estimated The majority of the buildings were built lators already have approved the move of Charge. The Detention and Facilities that it could “quintuple” if the state relaxes to residential standards and do not meet of the existing chronic care and inpatient staff will present the individual to a com- the constraints of current laws. existing building codes for ADA compli- rehabilitation units at LRH to Prince missioner for a Probable Cause Hearing, He added that there isn’t one out-of- ance and energy conservation. George’s Hospital Center. The relocation freeing the officer to return to patrol. state brewer that would touch Maryland “The study and its recommendations of these units is projected to occur by fall Construction is slated to be complete “with a 10-foot pole” while considering came before the CA board for the first 2018. by the summer of 2020. moving to the state, given the current time in April,” said David Greisman, CA The new facility will represent a $50 UMBC Researchers Launch Cybersecurity Startup With TEDCO environment and the addition of plants or shove in that direction. “As soon as you Support Depression personalized touches, Borchard said, but walk in their buildings they have boards UMBC’s George Karabatis, associate from page 5 employers also should provide training for announcing yoga classes, a softball team, professor of information systems, and supervisors and human resources on rec- a bowling club, luncheons. They provide Ahmed AlEroud, a recent graduate of the Borchard said, with at least half that figure ognition, discrimination, confidentiality a backdrop. I don’t know if they did that university’s Ph.D. program, have launched attributed to workplace costs, absentee- laws and education programs. by design or if somebody figured it out, cybersecurity startup Cyves through ism and reduced productivity. “Reduced “The majority of companies have Em- but it’s helpful.” $150,000 in grant funding from TEDCO productivity itself costs $78.8 billion, the ployee Assistance Programs (EAPs), but Smaller businesses, though, have a and an investment from InnovativeTech equivalent of 32 lost workdays. Absentee- only 5% of people access them, and 40% of much more difficult time when it comes Ventures, led by Gerard Eldering. ism costs $23 billion, up 8.3% from 2005.” workers don’t even know that they exist,” to fielding programs or training to benefit With the launch of the company, Depression ranks among the top three she said. “In my studies and experience, employees suffering depression. Karabatis and AlEroud enter phase three workplace problems for Employee As- the best thing you can do is focus on work “There is a gap for small businesses of TEDCO’s tech commercialization pro- sistance Program professionals, she said, performance and observable behaviors, like [figuring out] who is responsible for go- cess, after completing market analysis and affecting 7.6% of American workers. coming in late, not meeting deadlines and ing online and getting information and business planning to ensure a solid launch Factors such as being overworked, work productivity. Setting clear expecta- transferring it,” said Melanie Koorey, a (in part through AlEroud’s dissertation time pressure, lack of support and role tions and getting feedback helps.” workforce development consultant with research). Phase three will focus on com- clarity, poor feedback, job insecurity and Depression can take different forms, Anne Arundel Community College’s Cor- mercializing the research, hiring officers a lack of social support add to the weight including Seasonal Affective Disorder, porate Training Group. “I’m getting calls and employees to run the company, and of the disorder. postpartum, bipolar and many others. from companies that don’t have EAPs and refining the technology behind Cyves’s “Another interesting element is that “Depression is a syndrome, it’s not a don’t have support. They’re trying to get cybersecurity product. certain industries are more prone to definable disease at this point,” Heinrichs it from us.” “This work is important because it depression than others,” said Borchard, said. “There are probably multiple condi- Ultimately, Snider said, employers reveals a new way of identifying incoming particularly highly stressful jobs that in- tions with different physical and chemical need to ask themselves what strategies and cyberattacks and actually stopping them, volve difficult interactions, such as food bases that present the same cluster of man- policies they can incorporate to help create based on intrinsic features of the attacks preparation and service occupations, local ifestations. This is why finding the right a more compassionate work environment, and how these features correlate with each and inter-urban passenger transit, real treatment for the right person is extremely because not only is the problem not going other,” said Karabatis. “In addition, this estate, social services legal services and challenging.” away, it’s increasing. research is capable of identifying not only manufacturing industries. Employers can be helpful in providing “Someday, changes in neuroscience, well-known attacks, but most importantly, CEOs are also predisposed to depres- outlets for employees that help relieve neuroimaging and our understanding of unknown attacks that have not been iden- sion, she said, as are entrepreneurs who stress, Culotta said. genetics will hopefully change our under- tified yet.” experience a high degree of risk taking, “The technology industry tends to standing of depression and give us a way to Karabatis said the Cyves technology long hours and obsession. attract a more science-oriented mind that treat depression like we do cardiovascular detects cyberattacks by analyzing charac- tends to be less social,” he said, citing The disease or diabetes or other disorders,” teristics of these intrusions at a high level Work Considerations Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Culotta said. “At the moment, there’s no and comparing them with incoming traffic. People who suffer from depression Laboratory, in Laurel, as an organization blood test and no marker for identification, In testing, Karabatis said, the technology can benefit from even small adjustments that understands that its constituents are and no psychological instrument that’s accurately identified not only known in the type of lighting in their workplace not inherently social and need a gentle 100% effective.” See Biz Roundup, page 8 The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 7 Q&A With Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley

By Mark R. Smith, Editor-in-Chief a hardscape area to accommodate the tent hotel reservations in the city and surround- setup for the Annapolis Boat Shows, as ing areas. I think the tourism office is South African born Gavin Buckley, well as create underground parking and doing a great job promoting our beautiful the recently-elected Mayor of Annapolis, storage. We’re aiming to have the project places. Our administration will build upon was raised in Perth, Australia, by his single done for the boat shows in 2020. the great festivals and events that have mother and attended Belmont City College drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors along Australia’s southwest coast — be- How do you plan to further boost the here. fore beginning the journey that led him to arts community to attract more people In addition to recent events like the the top spot in Maryland’s capital city. downtown? Military Bowl and Parade and the amazing Buckley departed Perth by boat in We’re working on a plan for the failing Capitals-Toronto hockey game at U.S. 1984, visited a few continents and even- mall by the Harbor Master’s office called Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, tually dropped anchor in Annapolis’s Spa The Cannery, which would be similar to we’re planning a music festival for Sep- Creek in 1992. He fell in love with the city, the Torpedo Factory on the Alexandria tember, and the U.S. Naval Academy and then with Julie Williams; they married in [Va.] waterfront. I’m meeting now with Department of Defense will be christening 1997 and are raising sons Dash and Miles. [First Lady] Yumi Hogan to see what we a new ship this fall. These two events will From his first local job waiting tables can come up with. [County Executive] bring thousands of tourists to town. at the Middleton Tavern, he quickly dis- Steve Schuh’s wife loves art, as well. played an entrepreneurial spirit, learning If we can re-energize that building and What’s the state of the city’s budget? the business, raising capital and navigating the Market House, that will re-energize the I have proposed a .13 increase in the bureaucracy to open Annapolis’s first cof- There is a renaissance happening City Dock area. Then we can work on that property tax rate to increase revenues to fee shop, The Moon, in 1993. on West Street. We have seen additional 140-room (or so) boutique hotel. help address several items. We have been He eventually saw potential in Inner restaurants and galleries opening, as well borrowing money for projects for too West Street, an area where drug deals and as investment in additional office, retail What’s the latest on the Market House? many years, and not paying the obligatory prostitution were common, and opened his and residential space. The Light House Renovations by the vendor team are contributions to public safety pensions and pan-Asian restaurant, Tsunami, in 2000. Bistro that helps with job training for the coming along and they expect to open to retiree benefit programs. We cannot Accepted by a diverse crowd, Tsunami’s residents of Light House Shelter has been in late spring. For the first time in a very borrow our way out of debt. The fiscal success encouraged Buckley to establish a great success. Hilton will be opening long time, operations at Market House 2019 budget eliminates the structural more restaurants, including Lemongrass a renovated hotel soon and there will be will be cash positive and an asset to the deficit, fully funds required public safety and Metropolitan, in 2005; and Sailor additional townhomes built soon, as well. city’s budget. Just as important, the heart pension contributions for the first time in Oyster Bar, in 2016. of our history downtown will once again 10 years, funds 12 firefighters currently All four of his ventures are located on What spurred you to run for mayor? be open for business and attracting people protecting our citizens through a grant West Street in Annapolis, and his dedica- I think Annapolis has a great deal to shop, dine and enjoy our city. It will be that is expiring, and increases funding to tion to the town’s key avenue inspired him of untapped potential, but it seems that a communal gathering place for locals, as reduce the $50 million liability for retiree to help create the Sunday Arts Festivals, whenever someone has a new idea, peo- well as tourists. health insurance. followed by the Annapolis Fringe Festival, ple shy away from it. We need to look at Raising the tax rate is the only revenue the Chocolate Binge Festival, the Annap- what’s happening in other tourist towns, Do you think local tourism officials are source the city has direct control over. We olis Color Run, West Street Holiday Light like Charleston, S.C.; Asheville, N.C.; doing enough to attract visitors to the will do a line-by-line review of the budget Canopy and Dining Under the Stars. Burlington, Vt.; Boulder, Colo.; and Aus- city? during the Finance Committee hearings Buckley, a Democrat, ran on a plat- tin, Texas. Food and art and making those Last year, if I’m correct, was a great and City Council meetings. Our process form of preserving Annapolis’s history, towns current and transformative. year — maybe even a record year — for See Buckley, page 9 but with an eye toward the future. He has We’re a little stuck in the Williamsburg served on various boards, is a member of — where they actually have characters and the local NAACP chapter and champions close at night — model. However, I think Meet me by public art and local musicians. we can embrace both modes of marketing our town. the lake! Do you think your global travels help when making business decisions? What are your thoughts of transforming - Meeting space with a view - Yes, and I think everyone should do the parking area in front of the Harbor that. I’ve spent time in Asia, Europe and Grill at the City Dock? Convenience – Technology – Location I think we should make it a hardscape Bermuda. I’d use Miami as a base for The Columbia Graduate Center my trips to Bermuda, and then one day I park, name it Lafayette Square, build a boutique hotel adjacent to it and call it The 8890 McGaw Road • Columbia, MD decided to sail up to the Chesapeake Bay, www.loyola.edu/columbia • 410-617-7601 because I knew of its reputation. I got here Maritime. We’d have to keep that [mostly] with $200 in my pocket, ended up selling the boat and staying. That’s what’s great about traveling; you can bring what you see and learn back to home. That helps with innovation.

What were your biggest challenges in dealing with planning and zoning when you were establishing your restaurants? We were made to feel like we were sitting in the principal’s office. It’s been better lately, but we have to take respon- sibility for our reputation. We’re doing something wrong for our city when every- one feels like a victim, whether it concerns building a restaurant, a home or a new deck in the backyard. The city is in the service business, but it often hasn’t felt that way. I’m not suggesting that we give away the farm, but we need to work as a team to move projects forward. That’s how we can create jobs and increase our tax base.

What’s next for the inner and outer sections of West Street? I was one of the first people to see opportunities along West Street when I opened Tsunami, against all of the experts’ advice. It’s been a success, as were the next two. Page 8 May 2018 The Business Monthly

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The four year, $500,000-per-year commitment would support UM BW- Kittleman Creates Opioid Crisis MC’s efforts to increase beds for mental Community Council health and addiction services and nearly Howard County Executive Allan Kit- double its current capacity, and would tleman signed an executive order creating allow more than 650 residents per year to the Howard County Opioid Crisis Com- stay in the county as they seek treatment. munity Council to assist him in reviewing Also, the Anne Arundel County De- efforts and identifying new opportunities partment of Health and Anne Arundel to address opioid misuse. The council County Mental Health Agency were will, among its duties, identify gaps and recently awarded two grants totaling resources, assess communication efforts $620,000 from the Maryland Community and recommend effective prevention and Health Resources Commission (CHRC), treatment strategies in a comprehensive an independent commission within the manner. Maryland Department of Health. The council is chaired by Barbara The Anne Arundel County Mental Allen, a long-time advocate in the fight Health Agency was awarded $500,000 against addiction and substance misuse. for a two-year period to expand the Safe Barbara lost her son James, her brother Stations initiative by funding an addition- and her niece to the disease of addiction. al mobile crisis team. Since its inception In their memory, she and her husband in April 2017, the Safe Stations team has Tom founded James’ Place, an organiza- completed more than 500 assessments tion that helps those battling addiction. and connected more than 400 county Under Kittleman, the county has residents to substance misuse treatment taken several steps to address the opioid and recovery programs. crisis. Most recently, the county added The Anne Arundel County Depart- walk-in screening and referral services ment of Health was awarded $120,000 seven-days-a-week for substance misuse for a two-year period to offer Brooklyn at Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. Park residents greater access to healthy It also launched HoCoOpioidHelp.com, nonperishable food, and fresh fruit and a website that includes information about vegetables by creating a food pantry prevention, treatment and recovery from and by providing nutrition and cooking all agencies in Howard County and across classes in English and Spanish. The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 9 Kittleman Presents Capital Improvement, Operating Budgets for Fiscal 2019

Howard County Executive Allan Kit- mentary School renovation/addition reviewed at www.howardcountymd.gov/ Library System, an increase of $628,000 tleman recently presented to the County • $9.2 million for completion of the Departments/County-Administration/ (or 3.1%) Council his $164.7 million Capital Budget Howard Community College Nursing Budget. • Continued funding for the Achieve and $1.6 billion Operating Budget, for Building renovation 24/7 initiative for programs aimed at fiscal 2019. Operating Budget reducing barriers to student success by targeting initiatives that address child Transportation & Revitalization Kittleman’s Operating Budget for fis- mental health, disconnected youth and Capital Budget • $1.1 million in county and grant funds cal 2019 continues his focus on education, summer food and enrichment programs Kittleman’s capital budget continues for BikeHoward Express network securing schools, public safety, measures to support his priorities in education, • $6 million to resurface approximately to decrease opioid misuse and support for Health & Public Safety public safety, transportation, infrastruc- 36 miles of roads Howard County’s nonprofits. • $500,000 in initial funds toward a $5 ture and community services. The budget • $17.1 million for storm drain and The Operating Budget represents a million commitment to HCGH’s capital includes $97.4 million from General Ob- stormwater management 1.9% increase from last year’s budget. The • $1 million in county and state funding campaign ligation (GO) bonds. proposed General Fund Budget, which • $389,000 in operating assistance to for Harriett Tubman School Building re- The proposed budget includes a one- supports the majority of government ser- HCGH time boost in county contributions for mediation/restoration vices, totals $1.1 billion. Excluding one- • $250,000 to Sheppard Pratt Health Howard County Public School System time expenses, the General Fund budget System for third year of a four-year, $1 (HCPSS) capital projects to fill the gap Human Services & Public Safety represents an increase of $28.5 million (or • $1.4 million for design and renovation million total commitment created by a $12.3 million decline in state 2.6%) from fiscal 2018. • Continued financial support for opioid aid. of Florence Bain 50+ Center In the budget, Kittleman fully funded • $5.9 million to complete replacement treatment and recovery efforts The proposed HCPSS capital budget Howard County Public School System • Funding to hire a behavioral health and upgrade of public safety radio system totals $63.7 million, including $54.9 mil- (HCPSS) Interim School Superintendent ombudsman to assist consumers to gain • $3.4 million for various fire station lion in county and $8.7 million in state Michael Martirano’s $594.5 million access to affordable behavioral health projects funding. County funding consists of $47.9 budget request, which is $21.6 million initiatives million in general obligation bonds, an (3.8%) more than fiscal 2018 and $11.4 • 37 new positions for Howard County Recreation & Parks increase of 36.9% from the previous year million above the required Maintenance of Fire & Rescue Services for firefighters at and the highest level in nearly a decade, • $5 million for design and construction Effort (MOE) level. This includes an $11 Lisbon and Downtown Columbia stations, along with $7 million in transfer taxes. of swimming pool at North Laurel Com- million, one-time payment to help address and to increase the number of firefighters Highlights of the fiscal 2019 capital munity Center the school system’s shortage in its Health assigned to each fire engine throughout the budget include the following. • $3.2 million in county and program Fund, which provides health benefits. county open space funds for construction of Phase Kittleman also added funding in the • Extended hours at four 50-plus Education & Opportunity III and design of Phase IV at Blandair Park Police Department budget to double the centers; Elkridge, East Columbia, Bain, • $1.1 million for the enhancement of • $1.5 million to complete construction number of School Resource Officers Ellicott City security at school buildings of synthetic turf stadium field at Troy Park (SROs) at the county’s middle schools, and • Significant increase to several non- • $4 million for the completion of and complete design of the maintenance included funds in the Office of Emergency profits providing services to vulnerable Waverly Elementary School renovation/ building Management budget to assist HCPSS with residents — Hopeworks, Bridges to addition school safety strategy. Housing Stability, Community Action • $8.1 million for the completion of the Business & Economic Development Health and human services initiatives Council, Grassroots and FIRN. Also in- new Hanover Hills Elementary School • $3 million for design and building are another emphasis. For the first time, creased funding to the Howard County • $4 million for Hammond High School renovations at Gateway Innovation Center the county is providing operating assis- Arts Council renovation/addition tance to Howard County General Hospital • $6.7 million for planning and design The county council held its most re- (HCGH) to help hire behavioral health Infrastructure & Economic Development of the 13th high school cent Capital Budget work session on April navigators and a licensed clinical social • $6 million in PAYGO to continue ad- • $2.6 million for Talbott Springs Ele- 20. The fiscal 2019 capital budget can be worker, and provide incentives for primary dressing the backlog of road resurfacing care physicians. projects In addition, the budget increases • $1 million for Merriweather Post Pa- Buckley We need to do a better job of encour- the county’s support to HCGH’s capital vilion to support the ongoing renovation aging people to park in our municipal project by agreeing to provide $5 million project from page 7 garages outside of Main Street that are during the next five years, starting with • $400,000 for Howard County Innova- not full on weekends. Also, the State Ga- $500,000 this year. The money will be tion Center for design and marketing will be public, of the utmost transparency, rage on Calvert Street is free after 5 p.m. used to build a two-story addition that will • $150,000 for the pilot Flood Mitiga- and we will encourage public feedback. on Fridays, yet is mostly empty. We will add 30 inpatient beds, an inpatient psychi- tion Assistance Program to help property be increasing the use of our Circulator to atry unit and a short-stay observation unit. owners in Valley Mede and Historic Elli- What are your key environmental move people around from these garages to Highlights of the fiscal 2019 operating cott City concerns? points of business on Main Street, Mary- budget include the following. • $95,000 to the University of Maryland My ultimate goal is to make all of land Avenue, West Street and more. Extension staff to hire a full-time 4-H Annapolis waters swimmable and fishable Education outreach assistant to expand programming again. We can do this through innovative What’s your take on crime in the city? • Direct appropriation of $594.5 million and outreach, and a program coordinator partnerships with county, state and federal We need to invest in areas that have to the HCPSS position for the Watershed Academy partners, as well as with our outstanding been forgotten for 50 years. I’ve been • More than $67.7 million for debt ser- environmental nonprofit organizations. studying different models in affordable vice payments for school system capital The county council held its first public And our administration will have a re- and public housing. We need people who projects and the county’s OPEB contri- hearing on the operating budget on April newed focus on integrating not just envi- live there to tell us what they want. Most bution for school system retiree benefits 25. The fiscal 2019 Operating Budget can ronmental protection, but restoration and of them want a home, an opportunity and • $35 million for Howard Community be reviewed at www.howardcountymd. enhancement to every project we do. a job. College, an increase of $1 million (or 3%) gov/Departments/County-Administration/ Transportation is also a key element The current head of public housing is • $20.9 million for the Howard County Budget. of environmental protection. Our admin- working on a rebuild for Newtowne, and istration will be increasing options for we need the same for Robinwood, East- The transit, as well as building a network of port Terrace and Harbour House. There Coming Soon bike paths connected the jewels through- are only 750 units left under the Housing Monthly out the city. We will also increase efforts Authority of The City of Annapolis. That’s June 2018 We mean business to get people out of their cars before they a small number who need help. The rest get downtown and expanding bike paths of our citizens who are living in projects Special 2018 Howard and Anne Your business and trolley paths. And most importantly, are under Section 8. Arundel Counties Primary news resource, we will transform the parking lot at City Election Update Including read by more Dock into a vibrant community space that What’s surprised you most after your than could maybe even include a few blades first few months in office? Candidate Questionnaire — in 55,000 local of grass near the water for a picnic. This The scheduling of every hour, on the business will help reduce the stormwater runoff that hour, each day has been a bit of a surprise, print and on-line at currently rushes off of the parking lot and but the budget was in worse shape than www.bizmonthly.com decision- into Spa Creek. anyone expected. 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Economic State Support portant for the Greater Baltimore region the Columbia Gateway Innovation District. According to Kittleman, an increase and central Maryland, which have seen That’s also a tack being taken by from page 1 in state highway user revenues paid to the an outmigration of jobs over the past few Montgomery County, Leggett said, where decades. the focus is on the biotechnology industry year. counties is one of the most positive results “We’re in a much better position than and exploring economic relationships with Accordingly, businesses with 14 or to come out of the most recent legislative we have been in for a long time,” he said. South Korea, China and India. fewer employees that offer paid leave to session. “In Howard County, we’ll be “There are great opportunities we can employees whose earnings equate to 250% getting about $1.6 million in highway user leverage from abroad that can help us di- (or less) of the Federal Poverty guideline revenue,” he said, “and next year we should Federal Factor versify our economy,” he said. “Growth in (approximately $30,000) are eligible for be up to $3.5 million.” With approximately 30% to 35% of the federal sector in the foreseeable future a refundable tax credit of $500, with the That’s particularly good news for Anne Anne Arundel County’s economy either will either be flat or go down; it’s not going program capped at $5 million. Arundel County, said Schuh, where a lack directly or indirectly tied to the federal to keep up with the demands we have for “It was pared down tremendously of roadway funding in recent years has government, Schuh said the transportation enhanced jobs and all the other things we during session, but this is a positive step meant the county couldn’t even maintain network around Fort Meade remains the need for our economy.” forward, and we hope to use the next ses- its current roadway conditions. biggest challenge in the county’s efforts sion to expand on this,” Richardson said. “We are going to go to the point where to support that partner. The county is also The chamber was also successful in we’re actually improving our system of focused on making its business climate Transportation helping to get bills passed that increase the roads,” he said. “We’ll probably take the attractive for federal contractors through According to Kelly, 80% of Baltimore’s subtraction modification from $10,000 to budget up from $26 to $30 million; that’s favorable tax and regulatory policies. job growth during the next 10 years is pro- $15,000 for retired military service mem- never happened in our county before.” In light of the threat of a more decen- jected to lie outside the Central Business bers and reduce their eligibility age from Additionally, Schuh said, the governor tralized and shrinking federal government District. 65 to 55. and the General Assembly did much this under the current Trump administration, “We’re seeing growth of suburban job “Their retirement is taxed [in Mary- year to increase the level of predictability “We’re fortunate that the aspects of the centers all over the state,” he said. “It puts land] unlike a lot of other states, which for Maryland’s business climate. federal government that we see in Anne strains on our transportation system, and chases them away,” Richardson said. Meanwhile, Montgomery County has Arundel, Montgomery and Howard coun- transit-dependent workers have problems “There are businesses in the private sector made the short list of 20 contenders aiming ties are ones we don’t see being diminished getting to these job sites.” that want to hire these people, and we want to provide the location for the Amazon as much,” Kittleman said. “The military It’s a growing problem that Howard to keep them in the state.” HQ2, Leggett said. Selection of Montgom- and cyber areas are actually growing.” County is trying to address in partnership Another positive, from an affordability ery County would mean at least 50,000 and Still, he said, Howard County is making with Anne Arundel County through the standpoint, was defeat of the $15 minimum possibly up to 100,000 well-paying jobs for a conscious effort to diversify its reliance Regional Transportation Agency, and with wage proposal, he said. central Maryland. on federal partnerships by working to build Montgomery County through Bus Rapid That, Schuh said, is symbolically im- up the commercial cybersecurity industry in Transit. “Our goal is to have routes change so they are more efficient,” Kittleman said. “Headways are too long. I think we can Join us for a fun evening! also work with our employers to figure out SAVE THE DATE how we can do shuttles better. We need to look externally, not internally, within our counties.” From Leggett’s perspective, “it’s going to get worse before it gets better. The first Sale & Silent Auction thing we need to do in our region, especially as it relates to Metro, is make sure what we already have is working.” Bus Rapid Transit and the Purple Line will help, he said, “but we have to get peo- ple out of cars to solve this problem. We need help and support at both the federal and state level.” While Anne Arundel County is working MONDAY FEATURING new, gently used, vintage and with the Maryland Transit Administration designer handbags – many filled with goodies Sale & SilentPROCEEDS Auction BENEFIT: for the Silent Auction. Plus, cash and carry to reconfigure the state-owned bus lines, JUNE 11 handbags. Admission is $10; VIP: $45. 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Tickets soon will go on sale to the 31st LakeStage Music annual Columbia Festival of the Arts. The The LakeStage will be rocking all event will features 16 days of activities for weekend with music from every genre, all ages, from Grammy award-winning featuring performances by School of Rock jazz artists to stunning technology to a Columbia, Chopteeth Afro Funk Big Band, Jedi Academy for the kids. Mr. Gabe & the Circle Time All-Stars, Nelly’s Echo, The Sidley’s, Gaiteros De Free Opening Sanguashinton, All Our Exes Live in Weekend Texas, Bullbuckers, Maryland Winds, the Wilde Lake Steel Drum Band, Centennial The free LakeFest weekend returns Jazz Band, Columbia Jazz Band and the June 15–17 with live music, an invitational Glenelg Jazz Ensemble. arts and crafts show, strolling performers, festival food, a Howard OnTap Beer Gar- den presented by Clyde’s, and an array of Other Performances activities and entertainment for all ages. “The Other Mozart” comes to the The highlight of this year’s LakeFest Smith Theater stage on Friday, June 22, at are evening performances of eVenti Ver- 8 p.m. This award-winning play tells the NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater will perform at the Jim Rouse Theatre on ticali’s Wanted, a performance duo from true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the Friday, June 29. Italy who bring together theater, circus, sister of Amadeus — a prodigy, keyboard niken Moonjumper, a Master of Inter- Storytelling Series is an event which seven graphic design, acrobatics, dance, music, virtuoso and composer, who performed galactic fun and adventure. During this people get seven minutes each to tell a visual comedy and new technologies. throughout Europe with her brother to program by veteran family entertainer true, personal tale on a shared theme in equal acclaim, but her work and her story David Engel, little Jedi warriors, princess- front of a live audience. Arts & Crafts faded away, lost to history. es and Darth Vaders will experience comic Two-faced super-nerd Charles Ross The festival’s juried, invitational NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewa- antics, physical challenges, light saber will tear into Christopher Nolan’s master- show returns with 60 artisans displaying ter will perform music from her album, lessons and a visit from his furry alien piece in his new “One Man Dark Knight: and selling their one-of-a-kind artwork Memphis, a collection of blues and soul sidekick. Kids are encouraged to dress as A Batman Parody” on Saturday, June 23, representing a breadth of media, including songs that originated from the southern their favorite Star Wars character. Sunday, at 8 p.m., at Smith Theatre. functional and wearable art at various pric- city in the 1960s. Friday, June 29, 8 p.m. June 24, at 3 p.m., at Merriweather Park “Maine Girls,” a short film that fol- es. Booths are located through the festival at The Jim Rouse Theatre. at Symphony Woods. lows 13 immigrant and U.S.-born teenage grounds. Learn the ways of the Jedi with Pan- Stoop Storytelling Series: Stories girls. It underscores the role that young About Education & Miseducation will people play in bridging cultural divides. be held on Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2 p.m. at Monteabaro at Smith Theatre, Horowitz Center at Hall, The Horowitz Center at Howard Korean Way, bakery franchise owned by a company Howard Community College. The Stoop See Columbia Festival, page12 based in Seoul. from page 1 Tous Les Jours is one of more than 166 Korean-owned businesses in Howard area with a burgeoning Korean population. County, which is double the percentage of Asian-owned businesses in the rest of By Koreans, for All Maryland. Many Korean business owners want to In Maryland, the Asian community be sure consumers know that their food, makes up about 6% of the total popula- activities and products are available to tion, while in Ellicott City that number is all cultures and people, not just fellow around 24%, according to the most recent Koreans. census data. Between 2009 and 2014, the “I moved here, near St. John’s Lane, Korean population jumped by 30%. eight years ago,” said Yang, “and it defi- nitely wasn’t the Korean community that ‘Spread That Love’ brought me here. It’s just a great neigh- That growth may be reflected in the borhood. And most of my students are not popularity of the restaurant Honey Pig, actually Korean.” which offers traditional Korean barbecue Eventually, he said, maybe people with tabletop grilling — or it just may be will consider Korean food the same way that good food that attracts all cultures. they do Italian food. “It’s for everyone, Honey Pig has been in Ellicott City for not just Koreans or Italians. Especially in almost a decade, said spokesperson Hanna recent generations, we are becoming more Kuark. mixed.” “We are very proud to say that we are At Cafe EZ, owner Katie Han echoed known as the Korean-American owned Yang’s observations about the thriving business in Howard County,” said Kuark. area. “It’s just a great location, right “What started as a small family business next to the highway, assorted business has turned into a female-owned corpora- complexes and a big Walmart,” she said. tion that employs more than 200 people “Ninety-nine percent of my customers are beyond Howard County. Our main goals American.” have always been to spread Korean culture through our love of food. We are very A Taste of Korea happy to be in Howard County to continue The Tous Les Jours Bakery offers our goals of spreading that love.” Korean-style baked pancake bread, with At Visit Howard County, the staff is honey and almonds; a strawberry-infused hoping that love spreads and the Maryland “pink milk bread”; cream-filled Kore- Korean Way inspires consumers to enjoy an milk bread with edible vanilla bean some new experiences, while boosting morsels; and many more treats, arranged area businesses. carefully in display cases that bring happy “The Maryland Korean Way brand exclamations from visitors. was created to be a source of inspiration The bakery hosted a kickoff event last when it comes to the different culinary and month to announce Maryland’s Korean recreational experiences,” said Amanda Way Culture Trail. Maryland Gov. Larry Hof, director of tourism development for Hogan, and his wife, Korean-American Visit Howard County. The office hopes artist Yumi Hogan, were among those in- area residents “will visit MarylandKore- vited. Tous Les Jours, which means “every anWay.com to discover new restaurants day” in French, is part of a South Korean and fun things to do.” Page 12 May 2018 The Business Monthly

jobs Amazon would bring to Maryland ness collaboration across jurisdictions.” might be able to come up with another Amazon would pay an average of $100,000 per “We would expect to see both workers spot on the map that’s in a little more re- from page 1 year over multiple years. and businesses who call Howard County mote area, as Northern Virginia has with a “Therefore, the state is not giving home work and support the operations at location near Dulles International Airport Amazon money,” he said. “The credits HQ2,” he said, “much like we have seen on more than two-dozen acres of unde- package appears to be larger than any are based on the jobs being created. If in the past.” veloped land on the border of Fairfax and publicly known offer made by the other Amazon doesn’t come here, it doesn’t get Loudoun counties. If not, “Traffic could be 19 finalists named by Amazon. the money, anyway; if it does, it’ll keep ‘Not Super Happy’ even tougher around that [northern] part a small percentage of the money and will of the Beltway. Better roads [woould be While the majority of the impacts Long-Term View still pay corporate income tax.” needed], and mass transit would have to be will stay in Montgomery County, said So vast is the incentive package that Noting that Montgomery County is improved,” which Hogan has addressed, Christine Ross, president and CEO of the the Maryland General Assembly’s budget kicking in $925 million of the $8.5 billion if the White Flint location is Amazon’s Maryland Chamber of Commerce (MCC), analysts estimated it would cost the state package, Kudchadkar said the key is to location of choice. the MCC’s economists at the Regional almost $5.5 billion during the next 35 understand “that the credits are directly Then comes the issue of where these Economic Studies Institute “say at least years; it would also cost local governments tied to job creation.” people would live across a swath on the 11% will spill over into central Maryland.” another $924 million in property taxes. map that’s known not only for high-paying Given its proximity to the proposed But the above isn’t all HQ2 could do. jobs and great schools, but its tight and White Flint location, “it’s very likely How- It could also cause traffic nightmares in ‘Tight-Knit Region’ expensive housing market. ard County will see most of that spillover. Rockville and the northern section of the Observations from other sectors of the “Howard County is trying to include The Fort Meade parallel is a good one,” Capital Beltway, as well as make a tight local business community were similar. affordable housing in its development said Ross. “While the Fort is in Anne and expensive housing market even more Daraius Irani, vice president at the Divi- plans, but know that HQ2 would make Arundel County, a number of government so. sion of Innovation and Applied Research housing values rise. That’s good for own- contractors in Howard County do business Officials from Amazon have stated at Towson University, also noted that not ers,” Bouman said, “but that would make for, or with, the Fort, and many of those that the corporation will make a decision only would HQ2 attract workers from all the issue harder for first-time homebuyers. contractors’ employees live in Howard in the second half of this year. Until then, over the region, it would generate massive That’s a problem in Silicon Valley, too. County.” observers are contemplating the ripple economic activity. People who aren’t making $100,000 can’t She pointed out that there are many effect HQ2 would have in the region, most “It would be huge, not only for How- afford to buy there, so they have to rent. high-skill workers in Howard County who notably in adjacent Howard County. ard, but also for Anne Arundel and Prince Here, our rents would rise, too, which is work in cybersecurity and IT, for instance. What would the impact be if the game George’s counties and across the region,” also good and bad.” “That’s very attractive to employers look- show-worthy woo-fest turns into a win? Irani said. “It would result in job creation The hope in that case, he said, would ing for a talent pool, and if Amazon were “It’ll be like having another Fort Meade from various businesses and vendors, for be that the housing supply increases over nearby, Howard County would be a good — about 30 miles from Fort Meade,” said everyone from IT [information technol- time and makes home prices more level. place [for vendors] to expand or set up Raj Kudchadkar, CEO and president of the ogy] people to janitors, and every other “So, there are pros and cons,” Bouman shop. Central Maryland Chamber. “Even if it type of job in-between.” said, “but as a macro economist, I would “Plus,” Ross said, “Howard County ends up in D.C. [and/or] Northern Virginia, Larry Twele, CEO of the Howard say [Maryland] would benefit, overall.” is also a desirable place to live, with it’ll impact us.” County Economic Development Author- high-performing schools. That would To make the point, Kudchadkar noted ity, is also on board. “Having Amazon [also] make it attractive to Amazon em- Similar Treatment the roughly 60,000 jobs that came to Fort select a location in Maryland for HQ2, ployees. That influx of residents would As for the state’s $8.5 billion incentive Meade after the Base Realignment and and the 50,000 jobs associated with it, has boost local tax revenues and drive em- offer, Bouman isn’t quite the fan of the Closure, which included workers “who the potential to spread economic growth ployment at local businesses. So, although package that Kudchadkar is. live all over the region, even in Pennsyl- across the entire region. Howard County many not receive many “I’m not crazy about corporate wel- vania.” “A project of this size, and the direct benefits from an HQ2 in White Flint, fare. I’m for creating a business climate Citing the Sage study, he dove further high-paying jobs associated with it, will it still stands to gain substantially.” that’s favorable for everyone, with tax into the numbers. create gravity that will draw businesses John Bouman, professor of economics rates that are reasonable for all con- “One thing I think people should be and workers from other areas to help sup- at Howard Community College (HCC), cerned,” he said. “I’m against playing aware of is that, when the state’s House port the project and its operation; which, thinks the dozens of new jobs that would favorites, because another corporation and Senate passed the incentive package, in turn, allows it to spread the economic be coming to the area “are a good thing that has been doing business in Maryland citizens were using the term ‘corporate growth to surrounding jurisdictions,” for Howard County and a good thing for all along will come back and say it may welfare,’” Kudchadkar said, “but these are Twele said. “This has always been a tight- economic development in Maryland. And move to Texas — unless they get the same tax credits. The 40,000–50,000 high-skill knit region, and [it] is conducive to busi- think about how the retailers and the ven- treatment that Amazon is getting.” dors in the area would benefit,” he said. Still, Kudchadkar, in this case, is for Columbia Festival is Verba Shadow Theatre, a professional Bouman even suggested that HCC the incentives and is looking ahead. shadow theater team from Ukraine. One can assist in training some of the workers “There were so many proposals at first from page 11 of pioneers of this genre, Verba takes you who would be moving to the area, some that we didn’t take a position,” he said, on a journey into the imaginative world from out of state, to work at HQ2; still, he “and I think there is still plenty of vetting Community College. of shadows. Saturday, June 30, 7 p.m. at knows that any influx of such magnitude going on. But as a chamber president that Presented in Partnership with The Smith Theatre. has many angles, and opinions concerning covers Howard, Anne Arundel and Prince Arc of Howard County and Autism How- making such a large incentive package George’s counties, I still want Northern ard County, Sprout Films available to Amazon is only one concern. Virginia or D.C. to get HQ2 if Maryland are shorts created by, for “HQ2 coming to Montgomery County doesn’t. The positive impacts wouldn’t be and about individuals with wouldn’t hurt Howard County much in as intense, but they would still help. disabilized Saturday, June terms of traffic problems,” he said, “but I “However, if Amazon agrees to the 23, 4 pm, Monteabaro Hall, can imagine that the people who live in and White Flint location,” he said, with a Horowitz Center at Howard around Rockville, and those who travel in laugh, “we may have to commission a Community College. that area, are not super happy.” study to find out how many new members Sundance Shorts on Tour Bouman thinks Montgomery County we’ll have at the chamber.” will be shown on Sunday, June 24, 1 & 4 p.m., at Monte- abaro Hall, Horowitz Center Serving at Howard Community Col- Howard County RAJENDRA DESAI, D.D.S., P.A. Proud Member of lege. 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own arrest. session, which Hogan definitely will not • School Safety: Legislators from both call. parties and Hogan were in a bidding war • School Spending, Corruption: Ho- to do everything they could do to make gan had several bills to achieve greater schools safer from shooting incidents. As accountability for school spending, in- with many other issues — cybersecurity, cluding the idea of a statewide inspector taxes on pensions, septic systems — Ho- general. The bills did not pass, but Hogan gan’s own bill did not pass, but provisions used them as reminders of corruption of his legislation were added to other bills. and mismanagement, particularly in the The same thing happened on legis- school systems of Baltimore and Prince Hogan Wins by lation to crack down on repeat violent George’s counties, which happen to be the offenders and relieve some of the violence home counties of Hogan’s most prominent Cooperating More in Baltimore. The House and the Senate Democratic challengers. went back and forth, and Hogan declared It was hard not to be reminded of Dem- victory. ocratic corruption as State Sen. Nathaniel At the traditional end-of-session big this issue. House Republicans didn’t get Oaks of Baltimore hung around under buffet breakfast for guests of the Historic the memo on the bipartisanship for a bill indictment and ultimately pled guilty to Inns of Annapolis across from the State that applied a one-time $380 million tax on Losing federal charges of corrupt use of his leg- House, a Prince George’s County delegate health insurers to prop up the remains of The Hogan administration introduced islative power. was about to leave the table, just hours Obamacare. Howard County Republican 31 pieces of legislation, his most ambitious • School Construction: When the leg- after the last legislative session of a four- Del. Bob Flanagan was the rare Repub- legislative package of the four-year term. islature sought to strip the power of the year term adjourned at midnight. lican who voted for the measure, while Only a handful passed with his name on Board of Public Works (which Hogan “Seventy-seven days,” he said. “But Republican Dels. Trent Kittleman and it, but the governor said he doesn’t care chairs) from its oversight of school con- who’s counting?” was the response, Warren Miller opposed it. about that, as long as things get done and struction dollars, he pounded away at the knowing he was talking about the June 26 • Transit: There was similar bipartisan issues get handled. idea of potential corruption in the new primary election. cooperation on dedicated funding for the But many of the issues he lost are process. That seemed a bit exaggerated There are still hundreds of bills to be Washington Metro system. Two Mont- also popular with voters, if not the most for a commission on which two of his signed or vetoed, but most legislators have gomery County Democrats took the lead, important issues like jobs, education, taxes cabinet secretaries and the state school switched to full campaign mode; some of but Hogan worked hard to persuade D.C. and roads. superintendent will serve, but no matter; them would argue that Gov. Larry Hogan and Virginia to go along with $167 million • Without His Signature: Hogan chose the point was made repeatedly. each for a permanent fix for the ailing Met- not fight the legislature over several bills has never gotten out of campaign mode. Democratic legislators presented the ro system. This, and Hogan’s advance of that the public employees unions wanted This most recent session was decided- bill as a major reform of the process and the Purple Line in the Washington suburbs, and a bill providing for automatic voter ly different from Hogan’s first three. The a necessary hike in school funding — al- help undercut the lingering complaints of registration. More than any recent gover- Republican governor and staff took a more though Hogan was already hitting the new Baltimore region officials about Hogan’s nor, Hogan has made use of a constitution- cooperative approach with the Democratic $400 million target this year. Hogan knew killing the east-west Red Line in Balti- al provision that allows a bill to become lawmakers. he was going to lose this argument and more. law without his signature, signaling he Hogan won this legislative session by have his veto overridden, but he insisted Again, a majority of Republicans in doesn’t like the bill, but chooses not to not losing too much and not giving Dem- that the bill — most of which he supported the House, which has a more severe parti- fight about it. He has used this on scores ocrats ammunition against his reelection — was the worst legislation this year. san divide, didn’t get the memo, and voted of measures this four-year term. campaign. Hogan also won with success • Taxes: At the beginning of the session, against the bill. Again, only Flanagan, a It will be curious to see what he does on issues where he collaborated more than Democrats and Hogan committed to hold- former transportation secretary, was the now that the legislature has no chance of usual with Democrats, and by choosing to ing Maryland taxpayers harmless from tax fight them, and lose, only on issues where rare Republican delegate who voted for overriding any veto in this election year he held the high ground. it. Senate Republicans supported it unan- — except in the unlikely event of a special See State Political, page 15 Many legislators in both parties also imously. won with bills large and small they can • Amazon: There couldn’t be anything take home in this election year. In a record, much more bipartisan than the passage of 3,127 bills and joint resolutions were intro- the Amazon PRIME Act, the bill providing duced and 890 bills (or 28%) were passed; at least $5.6 billion in tax incentives, plus more than 250 have already become laws. road and transit improvements, to attract At the first post-session signing cere- Amazon’s East Coast headquarters to mony, Hogan continued to tout bipartisan Montgomery County. cooperation and the contrast with Wash- All but one of Montgomery’s 24 Wishes to Thank Our Sponsors... ington inaction, a theme he plans to carry liberal legislators supported Hogan’s bill. through his reelection campaign in heavily The vote in the House had progressives We Couldn’t Do It Without You! from other areas of the state joining with Democratic Maryland. SUSTAINING STARS $5,000+ Howard Bank.pdf 1 3/23/15 3:55 PM “The success of our legislative session Republican conservatives in opposition shows that, unlike the partisan gridlock we to what was considered a giveaway to the Sue & see in Washington, here in Annapolis we wealthiest man on Earth, Jeff Bezos. All Buddy Emerson work together in a common sense, bipar- of Howard County’s mostly progressive Elizabeth & tisan way to get things done,” Hogan said. Democratic delegates voted against the Kenneth Lundeen Every time the legislature would hold bill, as did conservative Republican Del. a hearing on an administration bill — or Warren Miller; Flanagan and Kittleman SUPPORTING STARS $2,500+ FOOD SPONSORS even a Democrat-sponsored bill with supported it. In the Senate, all three of Lowe Wealth Advisors Absolutely Perfect Catering which Hogan agreed — they would issue a Howard County’s senators — Republican Lesley Malin & Scott Helm Alexandra’s at Turf Valley “Bipartisanship Alert,” which was a press Gail Bates and Democrats Ed Kasemeyer Pat & Steve Teller Clyde’s of Columbia release with flashing lights. and Guy Guzzone — supported it. Vantage House Edible Arrangements - Columbia • Environment: Last year, Democrats & Laurel CAMEO STARS $1,000+ Grille 620 repeatedly tried to link Hogan to President Winning Mary & Earl Armiger Howard Community College Center Trump, with declining success. There was Columbia Association Health Insurance: There was true bi- for Hospitality & Culinary Studies less of such talk this year as Hogan worked The Danker DeCapite Group at Innovative Gourmet partisan cooperation on a bill to stabilize to shore up Obamacare and fund transit. Morgan Stanley The Kings Contrivance Restaurant admittedly high health insurance rates for But nowhere was the contrast between the Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC Kloby’s Smokehouse The Howard Hughes Corporation Leelynn’s Dining Room & Lounge 150,000 people under Obamacare. allegedly Republican president and the “This problem should have been KatzAbosch Maggiano’s Little Italy Republican governor more apparent than Freda Lee-McCann & Kevin McCann solved in Washington, but nothing has Mango Grove the environment. Phyllis & James L. Madachy Ranazul been done,” Hogan said. “Our team has Hogan continues to get surprising The Mall in Columbia Stanford Grill been working on potential solutions for praise from some environmental groups Mary Jo & Scribner Messenger Tino’s Italian Bistro Morgan-Keller Construction Touché Touchet Bakery & Café more than a year, and I want to sincerely as he fought Trump and his Environmental thank the speaker, the Senate president, Mulitz-Gudelsky Family Wegmans Protection Agency for continued funding Toby & Hal Orenstein and legislators from both sides of the aisle Zeffert & Gold Catering and Event to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and ban Susan & Steven Porter Planning for working together with us in a common offshore oil drilling. The Democratic con- Brenda & Steve Poynot sense, bipartisan manner to address this gressional delegation, of course, played a Lee & Steven Sachs MEDIA SPONSORS Schochor, Federico and Staton, P.A. crisis head-on and to prevent these massive major role. Hogan Environment Secretary rate increases.” Janet & Richard Schreibstein Ben Grumbles shares the praise from en- Sunrise Rotary Club of Ellicott City Howard County Del. Shane Pender- vironmentalists. Talkin & Oh, LLP grass, chair of the Health and Government Only Hogan’s refusal to completely Holly H. Thomas, Esq. Operations, would argue that it was her block another gas pipeline stirred up some Toby’s Dinner Theatre committee that did the heavy lifting on Sharonlee & Robert Vogel of the most adamant environmentalists, Williamsburg Homes the bill. But everyone shared the glory. leading some green grandmothers to block As was fairly typical this session, the State House doors and engineer their Proceeds benefit the Howard County Arts Council and HCC's Peter & Elizabeth Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center Senate Republicans had Hogan’s back on Page 14 May 2018 The Business Monthly

viding paratransit services. have had to diversify their businesses to “The vision for the plan is that it be maintain their business plans so we can a system of choice, not a vision of last afford to pay the constantly rising costs resort,” he said. of taxes, fuel, insurance, machinery and Andrew Johnson, RTA’s assistant gen- buildings, as well as hire some extra labor eral manager of operations, said one major we need,” said Howie Feaga, president of improvement of the plan would be free the Howard County Farm Bureau. fixed-route service to seniors and ADA Farmer Keith Ohlinger, of Woodbine, passengers, which would alleviate some said he also supports the legislation, of the pressures on paratransit operations. which is sponsored by Council Chair RTA officials are hoping to implement Mary Kay Sigaty (D-Dist. 4) and Council- a number of other ideas by July 1 to help man Greg Fox (D-Dist. 5) and is opposed RTA Seeks Howard make the TDP effective. by Councilmembers Calvin Ball (D-Dist. “We have been able to make minor 2) and Jen Terrasa (D-Dist. 3). Council’s Support for structural time changes to many of the Continuing to disallow mulching routes,” he said. “What needs to take place operations on preservation easements Development Plan is [to] start from scratch to sort out new will “continue to limit what can be done and better alternatives to what is available because somebody didn’t like something, now — shorter routes, better connectivity, and [these farmers] are going to end up Howard County Office of Trans- locally elected officials, Graham said. with nothing,” Ohlinger said. “Let them portation Administrator Clive Graham Among the challenges the RTA has shorter headways, enhanced and extend- ed service for longer service hours, and sell [development rights], these folks appeared before the Howard County seen in recent years are systemic prob- can have as many developments as they Council in April to seek endorsement of lems tied to the merging of Howard Tran- greater weekend coverage.” Fred Goettemoeller, speaking for want and argue with neighbors about door the Central Maryland Transit Develop- sit and the Connect-A-Ride operations, colors and whatever they want, just let us ment Plan (TDP) that will guide transit in aging fleet issues and a 10% to 15% loss Friends of Bridge Columbia, said the plan also envisions a high-capacity bus corri- get out.” the county for the next five-to-10 years. of ridership during the past three years. Corliss Glennon, of Dayton, said “Over the years, our service in How- “This is a problem that’s national in dor extending from the hospital through Downtown, Oakland Mills and Long people in opposition are not against ard County has not been as good as it scope,” Graham said. “Many transit sys- farmers or farming. “What is actually could and should be,” Graham said. “We tems across the country, including WMA- Reach to Columbia Gateway, using Bridge Columbia across Route 29 as its lynchpin. valid are hazards and the health risks that are turning it around. We have a better TA down the road, are experiencing this. are involved, and the safety risks,” she fleet, we have new management, we’re Part of the plan is a response to this trend.” Mulch Debate said, which can affect groundwater, as putting new policies in place, and the well as passing pedestrians and cyclists. service is getting better,” he said. Plan Components The County Council revisited leg- “I’m sorry it’s come to this and become Transit improvement is a constant The new TDP takes a four-pronged islation in April that would allow com- partisan.” struggle for any provider, he said, and approach to improve transit in Central posting facilities and natural wood waste According to Howard County Citi- the TDP could bring some much-needed Maryland. According to Graham, it targets recycling on preservation parcels. The zens Association President Stu Kohn, of benefits to the operations of the Regional performance and service improvements, discussion reignited a contentious debate Laurel, “Our theme from the very begin- Transportation Agency (RTA), which op- proposes a complete reconfiguration of between farmers looking for alternative ning regarding mulching, composting and erates routes in Howard County and the bus routes that have not been reviewed sources of income, and county residents natural wood waste is simply for the farm, adjacent jurisdictions of Anne Arundel for nearly 20 years, expands service to who say the practice has environmental by the farm and on the farm.” and Prince George’s counties, and the parts of the county that have grown and consequences that are not contained with- “I’m opposed to industrial mulching,” City of Laurel. are now underserved, and provides new in the physical boundaries of property. said Jim Walsh, of Woodbine. “We have The plan requires the endorsement of options to address the challenges of pro- “The 293 Howard County farms a gray area of law as to whether or not [commercial] mulching and composting is agricultural.” Kittleman to Propose New Region In response to the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s introduction of a new geo- graphic area sample for the Consumer Amendments for CB 21-2018 Price Index, the council is being asked to amend references in the Howard The following statement was issued on ricultural preservation property to get not to a level that will require industrial County Code for urban consumers, for April 23 by Howard County Executive a conditional use for a mulch facility. activity. the Howard County Retirement Plan and Allan Kittleman. However, unless the property abuts an Many farmers, who need to compost for the Howard County Police and Fire interstate, the operation cannot be larger on their properties, do not own large scale Employees’ Retirement Plans. Since the county council will be dis- than one acre, must be accessory to a equipment, which prevents them from According to Jen Sager, of the De- cussing CB 21-2018 at the work session horticultural nursery and onsite sales are putting compost in high piles. Therefore, partment of County Administration, the [in late April], I wanted to let you know restricted to five percent of the total yearly one acre may not be sufficient for their bureau discontinued the Baltimore-Wash- about amendments that I will be propos- production, as reported to the Maryland needs. Currently, CB 21 allows a com- ington Index and replaced it with the ing to be considered by the council when Department of the Environment (MDE). posting facility under a Permit for Special Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Consumer they vote on the legislation on May 7. … To further ensure that no industrial mulch- Farm Uses to be up to three acres. My Price Index, necessitating changes to four From the beginning, my goal has ing occurs on agricultural preservation amendment will allow such farm activities references in the County Code. always been to a) ensure the health and properties, my amendments specify that to operate on up to three acres, but only if The council was also asked to endorse safety of all our residents, b) prohibit any off-site sales must only be shipped the pile heights are no higher than five feet. an economic development project involv- industrial mulching on agricultural pres- with trees, shrubs or plants. This limitation will still allow farmers to ing a relocation and expansion project by ervation properties and c) enable farmers As many of you know, there are two compost for their farm activities; however, Panera LLC, which is looking to Howard to continue to perform activities necessary current mulching and composting opera- when you combine this limitation with the County for relocation of a regional dough for their farming operation. I believe that tions that have not caused concern among five percent restriction on sales, it ensures production facility. CB 21 does not accomplish those goals the community. Both operations abut that the activities will not result in heavy “This will be a project for the pur- in its current form. Interstate 70. CB 21 will allow these two scale industrial activity. chase of real property, and the installa- It is my hope that these amendments facilities to continue to operate. However, There has also been a concern that tion of machinery and equipment,” said will provide greater confidence to the any similar facilities in the future must mulching and composting facilities Howard County Economic Development community that mulching and compost- also abut an interstate, thus prohibiting would be allowed to operate on dedicated Authority Vice President Beth Woodring. ing activities will be conducted in a safe such facilities from being located in other easements created through the cluster “It will be 55,000 square feet, and they manner. While the current legislation areas of the RC and RR zones. subdivision process. While I believe the will be employing 120.” requires a 500-foot setback from any Other than composting facilities that intent was to not allow this activity on On another note, the National Asso- school property, my amendments will also abut an interstate, my amendments restrict those easements, my amendments specif- ciation of Music Merchants (NAMM) prohibit mulch/compost facilities from the total sales (onsite and offsite) to five ically prohibit mulching and composting Foundation recognized the Howard being located closer than 1,000 feet to a percent of the total yearly production facilities on such properties. County Public School System as one of school building. In addition, my amend- as reported to MDE. Understanding the Howard County has a long tradition of the 2018 Best Communities for Music ments address a community concern by requirement to remove excess compost farming. It is important that we find ways Education Districts. specifically requiring that every mulching from their property in accordance with a to allow farmers to continue to operate Designations are made to districts and operation control for dust. nutrient management plan, this limitation in this ever-changing environment while schools demonstrating an exceptionally CB 21 requires an owner of an ag- allows farmers to sell excess compost, but at the same time protecting the health high commitment and access to music ed- and safety of those who live near them. I ucation. HCPSS is among four Maryland districts and one of 583 school districts The believe my amendments help find the ap- propriate balance that will enable farmers across the United States to receive the honor, and has now received the award Monthly www.bizmonthly.com to continue to operate in a productive and safe manner. for three consecutive years. The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 15

state’s attorney, Pamela Luby for delegate a fiscal and social conservative who ran in District 33, and in one of the most inter- for governor in 2014, losing to the more esting contests, Sarah Elfreth for Senate in moderate Larry Hogan. District 30. George was just endorsed by R. Clay- ton Mitchell Jr., the former Democratic District 30 Senate speaker of the Maryland House of Del- egates. “As a state delegate, Ron George Seat demonstrated leadership by successfully Sarah Elfreth is only 29, but she breaking through the partisan divide and already has a considerable amount of building coalitions to pass legislation on political experience. She has conducted important issues,” Mitchell said, in a state- Record Number of Women advocacy projects for the National Aquar- ment. Like Astle, Mitchell, who is from ium, worked with The Johns Hopkins Kent County on the Upper Eastern Shore, University, Towson University and the was a moderate-to-conservative Democrat on County Ballot University System of Maryland, and she and served as speaker from 1987 to 1992, was also president of the District 30 Dem- back in the day when Democrats like him There are a record number of women Beidle, along with school board mem- ocratic Club. held the balance of power as they governed from both parties — close to 60 — running ber Stacy Korbelak and a few others, in She favors strengthening public from the center. for state and local offices on the Anne 2017 revived the Anne Arundel County schools, expanding health care for working The Libertarian Party has nominated Arundel County ballot this year. Democratic Women organization. Korbe- families, as well as their day care options, Christopher Wallace for Senate in District Democrats have been particularly lak said the group has been attracting as and raising the minimum wage to $15 an 30 as well. active in recruiting women candidates many as 125 women to its meetings. hour, among other issues. Across the state, all these moderate through two organizations: the Anne “We’ve had an all-male County Coun- This is pretty standard fare for a lib- to conservative Democrats have been Arundel County Democratic Women and cil for quite a while,” said Korbelak, who eral Democrat who helped a progressive replaced by Republicans, except in five Emerge Maryland, an organization dedi- has served six-and-a-half years on the candidate for mayor of Annapolis, Gavin Senate districts like District 30 and District cated to training progressive Democratic school board, but is not running in the Buckley, defeat Sen. John Astle in the 32, where Beidle will try to hold on to the women, particularly women of color, to county’s first election for the Board of Ed- Democratic primary last year. Astle, a Senate seat. run for public office. ucation. She is running for the Democratic 75-year-old ex-Marine and helicopter “I’m tired of being the only Demo- Central Committee. pilot, is a moderate to conservative Dem- Nataf Poll ocrat, particularly on fiscal issues. Elfreth cratic woman who’s been elected in this Professor Dan Nataf’s semi-annual is much further to the left. county,” said Del. Pam Beidle, who’s poll of public opinion in Anne Arundel All-Male Reps Surprisingly, with Astle retiring after running for the West County District 32 County had some mixed news for Coun- Democratic women “really saw a six terms, Elfreth faces another woman Senate seat held by retiring ticket mate ty Executive Steve Schuh. Schuh’s job lack of representation” in elected office. even further to the left than she is, Chrissy Ed DeGrange. “We need more women approval dropped from 49% last fall to “There are a lot of progressive candidates Holt. making those decisions” about issues such 41% in the survey, which was taken in this time,” some of them currently on the Holt describes herself as an “expe- as pay equality, reproductive rights and late March. The percentage of respondents board of the county Democratic Women rienced business leader” who worked gender discrimination. who could not offer an assessment of the organization. They include Allison Pick- business development for a number of Beidle served two terms on the County executive stayed high at 38%. Gov. Larry ard running for council in District 2 and startup tech companies. However, based Council before being elected to House Hogan stayed stable at 76% as did Presi- Debbie Ritchie in District 3. Neither have on her experience with a son born with of Delegates in 2006. She attributes the dent Trump at 34%. primary opponents, so they will be on the hemophilia, she favors Medicare for All, election of Donald Trump and the #Me- The percentage of those saying that November ballot. the single-payer health-insurance system Too movement for driving the interest of the county was moving in the right direc- “We thought Hillary Clinton would be advocated by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sand- Democratic women in elected office. tion was down from 60% last fall to 47% president,” Korbelak said, and perhaps stir ers, among others. this spring. The issues of major concern more interest in women for political office. Holt has four children from two mar- to county residents are drugs, 28%; and Trump’s election was a shocker, but it had riages, and emphasizes she is a native development, 10%; followed by crime and State Political a similar effect. Marylander, unlike Elfreth, who is single education, both at 9%. The WISE (or Women Indivisible and grew up in New Jersey. from page 13 Schuh holds a 15-point lead over his Strong Effective) Women organization Holt’s April 5 campaign event in An- challenger, Democrat Steuart Pittman increases on their state returns triggered that grew out of Women’s March on Wash- napolis was emceed by civil rights activist (38% to 23%), but “many voters were hard by the changes in federal laws that cut ington the day after President Trump’s Carl Snowden and attracted an array of pressed to make a choice with 37% percent income taxes for most people and corpo- inauguration has also contributed to the progressive candidates and supporters, unsure,” Nataf said. “The percentage of rations. In the end, the legislators chose push for more Anne Arundel women to including Mary Reese, who is running unsure voters was 40% for Democrats and to keep most of the money — though not run for office, Korbelak said. for delegate. Mayor Buckley and former 47% for unaffiliated voters, suggesting spend it this year. They found Hogan’s Korbelak’s group encourages women county executive Janet Owens were also that there is still a lot of room for cam- plan would have actually cut state income to get involved, but does not fund candi- on hand. paigns to affect the outcome.” taxes for some people, and cut state reve- dates or endorse in races. It does provide “I am not interested in maintaining In his home county of Anne Arundel, nues. a Civics 101 course, exposing them to the status quo,” Holt wrote in The Capital known as a swing county, Gov. Hogan Sen. Ed Kasemeyer, retiring chair of meetings of the County Council, school newspaper. “I’m not the choice of the continues to maintain a steady level of the Budget and Taxation Committee, and board and State House delegation. Democratic establishment, and neither am support, with 56% saying that they will the Senate wanted to provide more relief, I seeking political office for a paycheck vote for him in November. But voters but House leaders refused to go along. Intense Training or lifetime career. I am a change-agent also had a lower opinion on the direction So yet again, Hogan, who campaigned Democrat with a background of success Emerge Maryland provides some of of the state. There was a drop from 60% in 2014 on rolling back taxes, had a tax cut, in business and advocacy.” the most intense training, 75 hours over who thought Maryland was headed in the but was rebuffed by Democratic lawmak- five or six months. “The women learn all right direction last fall to 52% this spring. ers. Some retirees and low-income people the nuts and bolts of running for office,” Facing George The poll by the Center for the Study of will see new tax credits, but Hogan’s loss said executive director Diane Fink, who’s On the November ballot, one of these Local Issues at Anne Arundel Community on this issue is yet another political talking run the Maryland organization since it progressive Democratic women will face College interviewed 663 county residents, point for his reelection campaign. started six years ago. Ron George, the Main Street jeweler and mostly by landline telephones. It has a • Paid Sick Leave: How could anyone Emerge has all-day seminars on former Republican delegate. George is margin of error of plus or minus 3.7%. forget paid sick leave? At the start of the campaign mailers and fundraising, and it session, the legislature easily overrode teaches “proven methods of reaching their Hogan’s veto of a law forcing most small voters and winning their races,” Fink said, The businesses to offer paid sick leave, even such as targeting voters and going door to Coming Soon Monthly for part-time employees. Hogan had door. offered his own plan of tax subsidies for “Nobody else does this” in such depth, June 2018 We mean business sick leave that would have covered fewer Fink said. Political parties frequently do workers. That plan went nowhere, as did candidate training, but they tend to be Special 2018 Howard and Anne Your business an attempt to delay implementation of the one- or two-day affairs that do not include new law. But legislators did pass Hogan’s the deep dive and one-on-one training “so Arundel Counties Primary news resource, bill to subsidize businesses with fewer they have a real understanding of what it Election Update Including read by more than 15 employees who had not offered takes to win.” than sick leave before. “I think women will pick up some Candidate Questionnaire — in All in all, six months away from the seats,” said Korbelak. 55,000 local general election, polling has shown Ho- Some of those may be Republicans as print and on-line at business gan remains popular with voters and the well, since they are running in four of the www.bizmonthly.com decision- session did nothing to change that. None council districts and four of the legislative of his nine Democratic opponents have makers. districts. For questions about advertising, caught fire. The Emerge alumnae in Anne Arundel However, know this: Six months is a include Pickard and Ritchie, Lisa Rodvien call 410-740-7300 www.bizmonthly.com very long time in an election campaign. in Council District 6, Anne Colt Leitess for

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Email glorialarkinTG@ content and upgrading websites were also targetgov.com, visit www.targetgov.com or Hinge Research Institute, of Reston, commoditization of services and a short- top priorities. call 866-579-1346, ext. 325, toll-free for Va., recently published “2018 High Growth age of top talent. Conversely, high-growth Professional services companies look- more information. Study: All Professional Services Edition,” firms were concerned with marketplace ing to increase revenues in both the public an exhaustive study of the professional ser- unpredictability, threats from automation vices marketplace in the public and private and managing a remote workforce. sectors. More than 1,000 firms, representing In addressing these threats, high- more than $176 billion in combined reve- growth study respondents stated that doing Awarded Contracts nues and exceeding 1 million employees, more research on target clients, better participated in the study. business development, communication The following information regarding awarded contracts can be used to develop For the study’s purposes, high-growth and skills training, as well as focus on prime contractor, subcontractor and teaming partner relationships on these and firms are those that experienced 20% or core competencies, were high on their list. other opportunities. For more information, contact TargetGov at 410-579-1346. greater compound annual growth in rev- Low-growth companies tended to focus on • August Schell Enterprises, Rockville, won a $41,210,000 contract from the U.S. enue during a three-year period. These hiring new talent, entering new markets Navy for the establishment of a strategic sourcing vehicle for the procurement of firms grew at a rate nearly four times more and changing their pricing. Axway software licenses. https://augustschell.com/contact-us rapidly than the average firms. The study explained that high-growth • Ausley Associates, Lexington Park; Bowhead Science &Technology, Alexandria, The range of professional services firms are more specialized in four key Va.; Precise Systems, Lexington Park; and Tekla Research, Dumfries, Va., won included health care, legal, consulting, areas — offering specialized services, multiple contracts in the amount of $205,561,000 from the U.S. Navy to provide accounting, technology and marketing/ solving specific problems, serving a program management services in support of program offices that fall under the communications. Study results indicat- specific role and specializing in the use Program Executive Office for Unmanned Systems. https://ausley.us, www.bow- ed that technology firms grew faster, at of technology —while low-growth firms headsupport.com; www.goprecise.com; and www.teklaresearch.com 11.4%, than professional services firms as embraced industry specialization. • Aviation Systems Engineering; Ausley Associates; and Precise Systems, all of a whole, followed by consulting at 9.3% Lexington Park; and Tekla Research, Dumfries, Va., won a $210,710,000 contract and architecture/engineering/construction Marketing Methods from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft, Patuxent River, Md., to provide pro- services at 9.1%. gram management services in support of the program offices that fall under the A key finding was how growth relates Legal service firms grew at 8.3% and Program Executive Office for Weapons Systems. www.asec-incorporated.com; to marketing budgets. “Respondents were accounting/financial services firms grew https://ausley.us; www.goprecise.com and www.teklaresearch.com asked to identify the proportion of annual at 6.1%, more slowly than the 9.1% pro- • Bell Boeing JPO, California, won a $102,822,726 contract from Naval Sup- firm revenue devoted to marketing bud- fessional services median rate. ply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, Pa., for repair of gets, excluding marketing department various parts on the V-22 aircraft. www.boeingsuppliers.com compensation or salaries,” the Hinge Re- • The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, won a Threat Assessment search study said. “High-growth firms are $22,635,803 contract from U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving For those companies involved in 2017 investing more in marketing — in some Ground, for engineering and sustainment support for the tactical operational light in government contracting, a significant cases, dramatically more. One in five high- detection and range sensing capability. www.jhuapl.edu finding is growth at firms selling primarily growth firms is directing a whopping 20% • L-3 Chesapeake Sciences Corp., Millersville, won a $9,591,435 contract from to the government outpaced those selling of revenue to the marketing budget. Less the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., to exercise options to produce to non-government buyers, with a medi- than 5% of no-growth firms are making TB-34X towed arrays and cable assemblies. www.l3t.com/suppliers an annual growth jump of 87% from the that kind of commitment.” • Lockheed Martin Corp., Baltimore, won a $481,169,145 contract from the previous year. By contrast, firms that did Dramatic differences were also U.S. Navy for the construction of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) not sell to government buyers experienced apparent in marketing strategies and ships. www.lockheedmartin.com/us/suppliers.html less rapid growth. tactics. High-growth firms tended to use • McMurdo Group, Lanham, won a $33,986,800 contract from the U.S. Army The study states that respondents were personal phone contact, public relations Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, for The Personnel Recovery asked to look forward three to five years and marketing partnerships with other Support System Personnel Recovery Device. www.mcmurdogroup.com and identify what factors were expected to organizations, as well as consistent digital • Peraton Inc., Annapolis, won an $8,191,013 contract from the Naval Surface impact or threaten their industry or indi- and content marketing techniques. Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, vidual firm. The top four answers included The impact of digital and content Indian Head, for the procurement and support of the Transmitting Set, Countermea- increased competition, price pressure, marketing was measurable for high- sures AN/PLT-4 to support explosive ordnance disposal personnel. https://peraton. shortages of top talent and marketplace growth firms, which were 50% more likely com unpredictability. Other perceived threats to acknowledge positive impact from • Rohde & Schwarz USA, Columbia, won a $15,992,056 contract from the Space include automation or artificial intelli- thought leadership on social media, video and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Charleston, S.C., for acquisition of gence, as well as generational changes in blogging, publishing to external sites and new Rohde & Schwarz high frequency transceiver systems. This requirement also the workforce. purchasing online advertising. includes the procurement of training, technical and repair services for existing HF However, according to Hinge Re- The Hinge study also identified seven systems in support of Foreign Military Sales and Department. www.rohde-schwarz. search, high-growth firms see future critical business development skills areas. com/us/contact_63733.html threats very differently than the no-growth Both high- and low-growth firms equally • Tribalco LLC, Bethesda, won a $7,676,567 contract from the U.S. Army Corps firms. No-growth firms focused on com- rated speaking in front of a live audience of Engineers, Huntsville, Ala., for support and services to manage the complete petition, downward price pressure, the highly, with high-growth firms also prefer- life-cycle of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers radio communications mission. www.tribalco.com • URS Federal Services, Germantown, won a $9,055,821 contract from Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., for contractor logistics support of the Air National Guard’s C-26 fleet. This modification exercises an option for an additional nine months to provide sustainment and engineering Increase support for the current fleet of 11 aircraft. www.urs.com/markets/federal Your by Millions! • URS Federal Services Inc., Germantown, won an $18,239,926 contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., modification for The Business Monthly Use ’s maintenance, supply and transportation logistics support services for Enhanced other proven resources: Army Global Logistics Enterprise Army Prepositioned Stocks-5. www.urs.com/ Exposure www.bizmonthly.com markets/federal generates 5 million hits a year • Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Lexington Park, won a $2,173,648 contract from the bizweekly e-newsletter Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters to perform analyses on maintenance viewed by 4,000 readers each week tasks to support decisions regarding optimal maintenance task completion relative to cost, enhanced quality and repair times; and provide apportionment of tools, repairables and consumables as they apply to each step of all maintenance tasks. www.lockheedmartin.com/us/what-we-do/aerospace-defense/sikorsky.html • BWI TPS Associates, Bethesda, won an $181,506 contract from the Department of Commerce for the Lodging for Crew of Ferdinand Hassler, near Baltimore. www. 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A Supplement of Monthly Page B-2 • May 2018 Salute To Howard County Chamber The Business Monthly Howard County Chamber Changing Things Up for 2018 Trip

The Howard County Chamber includes a tour of the city, a visit to the (HCCC) is shaking things up for its 2018 Viking World Museum and a trip to the Chamber Travel Program. For the first Golden Circle. Travelers then will visit time ever, it’s heading to Iceland this Thingvellir National Park and then stop fall. in Fontana, Great Geysir and Gullfoss. Join the HCCC on a seven-day, five- The trip will continue to the southern night tour of Iceland, a land of geysers, coast, home to a beautiful agricultural glaciers, volcanoes and rich history. Ice- region. After a full night and day in Vik, land is an otherworldly place where the travelers will take a morning walk along forces of nature have created a landscape the black sand beach at Reynisfjara lined that allows you to swim in geothermal with basalt-filled caves. The tour also heated pools, trek across a mossy lava will visit Seljalanfoss and Skogafoss, field and drive over an icy glacier, all in Iceland’s most famous waterfalls. It one day. Become enchanted by the strik- continues with visits to Hekla and Ey- ing and raw beauty of this extraordinary jafjallajokull volcanoes and then a trip and geologically young island. to the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa. The trip, which runs from Oct. The Iceland trip is open to all, but 11–17, with an optional tour extension of for the first time, member pricing is two nights, will begin in Reykjavik and being offered to everyone. The purchase price of $2,899 includes: round For more infor- trip airfare, qual- mation about the ity hotels, superb Howard County cuisine including Chamber trip to Ice- nine meals, day land this October, trips, a profes- visit www.howard- sional tour direc- chamber.com or con- tor, deluxe mo- tact Karen O’Connor tor coaches and by email at kocon- baggage handling nor@howardcham- for one piece of ber.com or by phone checked luggage at 410-730-4111, ext. outside of the air- 105. port.

It takes a big goal, a big image to “energize people. The rational image of what can be is the biggest power generator there is, and the least used. We tend to settle for some small objective, small We are proud to salute the goals, because they seem Howard County Chamber - the voice doable, instead of the big goals which are actually more doable of business in Howard County. because of the great support Running a successful business or organization is they generate. The best way hard work. We understand what you’re up against to attack any problem is to and we’re ready to help you proactively plan for every stage of your business or organization’s life. ask what things would be You can count on us to provide the strong, like if they worked. It can be strategic advice and guidance you need. done. And it must be done. Contact us today. J A M E S R O U S E November 18,1988 ” www.darslaw.com | 410.995.5800 The Business Monthly Salute To Howard County Chamber May 2018 • Page B-3 From the Big Event to Small Gestures, Steve Wecker Has a Recipe for Caring

By Susan Kim, Staff Writer going to help people as an floating in the Pacific Ocean is bad,” he organization personally, said, “but don’t sign an online petition. At the Iron Bridge Wine Company, first whether I agree with their Instead I ask: What’re you going to do there’s the look of your plate: Crispy Brus- political stance or not. about it right here? My dad was a guy who sels sprouts arrive nestled in garlic-ginger We’re here to support the used to say, ‘If somebody needs help, the tamari glaze, carrot scallion kimchi, radish community and make a best thing to do is show up. Sometimes it’s and toasted sesame seeds, all presented in difference. That’s what picking up a shovel; sometimes it’s picking a boat-shaped dish that could sail off to Dad would want us to do.” up a bag of groceries.’” food-presentation heaven, even if you don’t He brushes off praise for Wecker said he will keep looking for actually like Brussels sprouts. his philanthropy. “People ways to do more for people. “Look at ev- Then there’s the cleverness of the always say, ‘That’s amaz- erybody on an individual basis,” he said. marketing: On Tuesdays, the day of the ing, that’s incredible.’ “I get a little intolerant of the intolerance. Well, I say it shouldn’t “Great Crème Brûlée Giveaway,” order Everybody has value. Everybody has a crème brûlée for dessert after dinner. If be. If we were all taking worth.” you get the one without chocolate in the a little bit better care of bottom, you win a prize — and not some each other, we’d all be a COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE boring cut-out coupon but a real prize, like little bit better off.” a six-pack of wine. CHORUS Finally, Iron Bridge has a track record. The Big congratulates Now starting its 16th year in business, it HOWARD COUNTY has been named a Top 50 Restaurant in Event … Baltimore Magazine eight times, has been For Wecker, support- CHAMBER OF featured in The Wine Enthusiast and USA ing the Chamber is part COMMERCE Today, and has maintained its unspoiled of supporting the larger partners for a culturally rich community culture in a rustic setting where you can community. “When they watch sheep grazing out the window while changed the annual meet- 2018-2019 - 42nd SEASON you dine. Steve Wecker: “Cheers to the Howard County Chamber ing from a lunch to the October 20, 2018 Bach to Baroque of Commerce.” Big Event, I was on that December 2, 2018 Handel: Messiah Science? Magic? Both? people tell me we do more than a lot of committee,” he said. “We don’t write big December 9, 2018 “A Christmas folks,” he said. “My dad taught me that checks, but we do a lot of little things.” How does Steve Wecker, who Noël” – CPC Chamber Singers you support the community in which you Wecker believes that, sometimes, people co-founded the restaurant with his brother March 17, 2019 Anniversaries: do business.” can contribute to the Chamber or to their Rob, do it? “Running a restaurant is not Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger And politics, he said, should be sec- community by simply showing up, and rocket science,” he insisted. But when he May 4, 2019 Tribute to Gershwin ondary, with community coming first. “I’m that means taking action instead of just starts naming, out loud and on-the-fly, the 410-799-9321/www.procantare.org done with the Democrats, and I’m done voicing an opinion. items he keeps track of every day on the with the Republicans,” he said. “We’re “For example, I think all this plastic job, it appears that he has restaurant op- eration down to a science, and a complex one at that. “Every week we get together on Tues- The Howard County days and we look at sales from last week, sales from the same week last year, sales Chamber of Commerce from the current week last year, and what and we want sales to be for this week next Howard Community College: year,” said Wecker. He’s running through the rest of his Partners for a list rapid-fire: “We look at labor costs, what we’re spending overall, what we’re Quality spending next week. We pay attention to our customers, and we do crazy things to Workforce thank them.” His Wordsworth-style poetic cata- In today’s business environment, loguing of job tasks finally ends with his knowledgeable, skilled employees and summary: “Really, it’s a series of checks managers are the key to a competitive and balances that says: ‘Okay, all these edge. Howard Community College helps things are going well, but what can we do local businesses achieve and maintain to fix it?’” that edge through state-of-the-art At the heart of Wecker’s restaurant training in computers, management — and his involvement with the Howard and advanced technology. County Chamber and the wider communi- ty — is a humble philosophy: Treat people The Howard County Chamber of like they’re family. Commerce supports the need for a “We have built a restaurant that is well-trained, job-ready workforce, more family than it is business,” he said. and recognizes that a robust and “Our employees have been here 12 years, competitive workforce sustains the 15 years. We value them as individuals and economic vitality of the community. employees.” With such mutual interests, it’s no wonder that HCC and the Chamber Learning to Care enjoy a strong working relationship. Last year, the Community Foundation of Howard County named Iron Bridge as HCC is proud to be a partner with the its corporate Philanthropist of the Year. Chamber in working to enhance The restaurant has donated meals and the quality of life for all helped raise funds for Howard County Howard County residents. nonprofits and charitable organizations, including the Howard County Autism Society and the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broc- colino Cancer Resource Center. Wecker said he and his brother were taught from a young age to give to others and have made philanthropy a regular part howardcc.edu of their business. howardcc.edu “I never think we do enough, but Page B-4 • May 2018 Salute To Howard County Chamber The Business Monthly

What Members Letter From the Incoming Say About HCCC

“Thank you to the Chamber staff Chair David Anderson for all you have done to highlight the NCCSAFE’s mission and ser- Dear Fellow Chamber voice of business, advocating for a positive vices we can offer to the Howard Members and Friends, and productive local business climate. County Community! Many thanks During this time of year, we take for fostering such a great partner- First and foremost, thank you for your some time to reflect upon and reiterate our ship!” continued involvement and contributions appreciation for those who have dutifully — Lois Blevins to the positive environment and progress served on our board and committees, par- President and Founder we’ve experienced within our Howard ticularly those who are at the completion The National Center for Citizen County Chamber community. of their respective terms — our Chamber Safety Over the past several years, it has been and community have remarkably positive exhilarating to experience and be a part momentum, and we are eternally grateful “I attended a ‘Coffee with the of the growth within our Howard County for their contributions. President’ earlier this summer, business community, as well as the Howard We also will have the distinct honor of and shortly after this meeting, and County community overall. As our county announcing the appointments of our newest after exchanging business cards, continues to evolve and earn acclaim as Chamber board members and committee a regionally-preferred location for tech- participants — those whom we will count the host stopped by one of my nology, health care, service, government on to continue to contribute new energy hotels at the Courtyard Columbia contractors and other growth-minded and the incredible value that results from and I was able to secure meeting organizations, it is exciting to feel the pos- diverse perspectives. space for his trainings. It was itive energy and observe the growth and There has never been a more exciting such a great example of how the development that surrounds us. the execution of our Strategic Plan. These time to be involved in our Chamber com- Chamber brings our neighboring This is a particularly active time of year include the critical role the Chamber plays munity. I invite you to share my enthusiasm companies together to support for the Chamber as we focus on reinvigo- related to keeping our business community in anticipation of the continual refreshment one another in the market.” rating an array of initiatives that support connected and informed and acting as the of our programmatic offerings and the value — Tori Haro our members will experience as a result of Sales Executive, Marriott the collaborative efforts of our Chamber 6240 Old Dobbin Lane, staff, members, committees, sponsors and “This was a great investment board. of a day. Topics … presentations Thank you for your support and ca- Suite 110 maraderie. We look forward to continued … networking.” prosperity together as a community. — Daniel Benjamin, American Columbia, MD 21045 Public University System on Cyber 8.0 Conference 410-730-4111 David Anderson www.HowardChamber.com Expense Reduction Analysts

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Letter From President & CEO What Members Leonardo McClarty Say About HCCC “What a great event today! I was so impressed with how you im- Dear Howard County Chamber to Old Dobbin Lane late last summer, not prove the Women’s Leadership Members and Community Supporters, to mention that we unveiled a new look that Conference every year! I’m sorry visually brings us into a new millennium. I couldn’t stay the whole day It is hard to believe another year has We also continued to serve as the voice but I still made some excellent gone by. Time flies when you are having of business by testifying orally and in connections. You all are onto fun! Nearly two years ago, we embarked writing on numerous legislative matters in something.” upon a new strategic plan that focused on both Annapolis and Ellicott City. Equally — Tracy Turner four distinct areas: Membership Recruit- important is the fact that we strengthened Executive Director ment & Engagement, Advocacy, Market- our board of directors by bringing on men Howard Tech Council ing & Communications and Organization and women that represent the best and Effectiveness. The past 12 months have brightest this county has to offer. been full of progress as we strive to fully The year ahead will see us launch a “As always, the event began implement our plan and attain our goal of new website that we believe will enable w/ being greeted by the great making this chamber the best in the state. us to more effectively communicate our HCCC staff! Thank you for Some of the past year’s highlights events and community resources. We bringing a smile to my face the include adding new team members as we also will continue to serve as the How- minute I arrived. The food, agen- brought on Karen O’Connor as our new ard County business communities’ most da, awards and entertainment office administrator and Ronny Nadiv as trusted and reliable ally as we advocate were one of a kind, not to be director of membership. This coincides for business-friendly policies locally and duplicated! Well done, thank with moving our office from Sterrett Place statewide. In the coming year we will you very much!” continue to challenge ourselves to raise ­— Ian Riddle the bar of excellence. The Columbia Bank, The Howard County Chamber re- President and CEO on Signature Event mains committed to providing relevant Leonardo McClarty, and beneficial programming. This means right, at the 2018 that some of the programs as you know “ABSOLUTELY amazing. This is State of the County them may change or be enhanced. We are one of the best meetings that I luncheon with focused on not allowing past successes to have attended... and I have at- Howard Chamber lead to complacency. We know that your tended a lot.” Board Chair time and monetary resources are limited, ­— Terrance MacGregor (through May 2018) and we are committed to giving you the Jeff Agnor, left, and Bytelion greatest return on your investment. Howard County on GovConnects BizBreakfast Executive Allan Kittleman.

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By George Berkheimer, Senior Writer we know it wouldn’t affect draft sales,” beers that we know are Kreis added. “Once we expand and can going to sell, and use Barely seven months after opening, make more beer, we’ll can and sell to the money we make Hysteria Brewing Co. of Columbia is liquor [and beer] stores.” from that to have fun already contemplating an expansion. with innovation and “We’re brewing 225 barrels a month, Avant-Garde exploring different and we’re pushing the limit as far as being ingredients.” able to keep up with demand,” said Hyste- Approach The Hysteria ria brewer and Sales Director Tyler Kreis. Hysteria is the second business name and brand, in But even though the Maryland brew- founded by Jordan Baney, Geoff Lopes fact, is a nod to the ing scene itself has been growing by leaps and Richard Gue. The trio launched spirit of past inventors and bounds lately, the owners are taking a Columbia-based The Vaper’s Knoll, an who were considered cautious approach. e-cigarette flavor company, in 2011, slightly mad for their Hysteria’s American Beer Equipment growing it from an online retailer to a unconventional ideas system currently consists of five 20-barrel 10,000-square-foot office and laboratory as well as their passion fermenters and two brite tanks for clarifi- with 47 employees and a retail store. to create something From left, Hysteria Brewing Co. founders Jordan Baney, cation and carbonation. Similarly, Hysteria got off to a solid new. Richard Gue and Geoff Lopes, with brewer and Sales Director Now that Hysteria has modified its fer- foundation that now employs six full- A pilot system is Tyler Kreis. menters to pull double duty as brite tanks, time employees on the brewing side and used to turn out small preliminary plans call for selling one of a handful of bartenders. batches of experimental beers that custom- Chamber Alignment the dedicated brite tanks and adding a Both Kreis and head brewer Jordan ers can rate to help guide future produc- Hysteria Brewing Co. joined the 40-barrel fermenter to help boost volume. McGraw got their start at DuClaw Brew- tion. Howard County Chamber not long after “We experienced a few hiccups with ing Co., of Baltimore. “We like doing things other people opening last year. our opening, which set us back a few “Richard was a homebrewer, but none aren’t doing,” Kreis explained. “We’ve “One of our marketing staff saw it months,” Kreis said. “The lesson there of the partners were familiar with the beer done things like a peated malt scotch ale, as another way to be more active in the is that it’s important to plan and grow industry, so they reached out to us to help,” and most recently a barleywine, which is community, and it’s a good fit,” Kreis smart.” said Kreis, whose career includes a turn only done by a handful of breweries. It’s observed. “We have the capacity to [host Hysteria distributes draft product as the beer buyer for Frisco Taphouse, in not really a fit for smaller bars, but we like events], and we wanted to showcase our throughout the state, with the largest ac- Columbia. producing the styles that got us into craft business and get people out to see it.” counts located in Baltimore City. Hysteria takes an avant-garde ap- beer in the first place, and being able to Hysteria is particularly interested in The limited product that the brewery proach to brewing, with the emphasis on offer them on occasion to the people who the alignment it has with the Chamber’s cans is available only in the taproom for bold, flavorful beers that don’t necessarily appreciate them.” the moment. fit neatly into a style category. Young Professionals Network (YPN). “We’re actively looking at a canning “We’re lucky to have the ability to ex- “We’re all pretty young at Hyste- line, but won’t put [any] package out until periment,” Kreis said. “We brew three core ria, and trying to establish ourselves as well,” Kreis said. “Hosting YPN events gives us all an opportunity to talk and network, to look for and Proud Member of the Howard County Chamber even create jobs.” Hysteria is still getting to know the Chamber and its programs and committees. “We just hired a new marketing person, and she’s looking forward to becoming more proactive in our Chamber involvement,” he said. Not a Bar The atmosphere at Hysteria is both industrial and comfortable, with clean lines of sight to the brewing activity and equipment set off from the main serving room by nothing more than a chain link fence. Aside from beer, visitors can’t help but notice a comfortable living room seating area, an assortment of See Hysteria, page B-7

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Hysteria from page B-6 Incoming YPN Chair’s board and table games, and an extensive bring-one-take-one lending library cover- Perspective ing nearly an entire side wall. That certainly hasn’t escaped the They showed me to room full of strangers hoping to make new professionals looking to expand their notice of the Howard County Library’s my desk — a phone, a contacts — especially when you’re 26 spheres of influence in the community. My Savage Branch, whose Books On Tap computer and a copy of but look like you’re 17. Where do I start? network, and my business, quickly began book discussion group meets monthly at the Yellow Pages. It was Whom do I talk to? What questions do I to grow. Hysteria. the first day at my new ask? Established more than 10 years ago, Once a month, Third Eye Games of job, and my job was to After attending a few Chamber events, the Young Professionals Network was Annapolis also sets up a pop-up whop sell. I knew the product I I started recognizing familiar faces and de- formed to provide younger Howard Coun- inside Hysteria, where it demos products was selling, but I had no veloping a rapport with a few of my fellow ty Chamber members with opportunities and teaches the basics of new games to idea who to sell to or where to begin. attendees. Looking to become more active to get in front of, as well as build relation- anybody willing to learn. My grandfather, a gifted salesman within the Chamber and further develop ships with, the county’s local community “We don’t want to be classified strictly and silver-tongue in his day, offered some these relationships, I was quickly drawn to and business leaders. Its record-setting as a bar,” Kreis explained. “It’s our de- sage guidance: “See the people.” Heeding the Young Professionals Network (YPN). networking events, the “Celerate” pro- liberate intention to be a family-friendly, his advice, I joined the Howard County There was a contagious energy with this fessional development series and philan- family-oriented establishment that you’d Chamber. After all, that’s where the people group, and they quickly welcomed me thropic activities continue to encapsulate be comfortable taking your children or are, right? with open arms. YPN’s mission of empowering success your dogs to. We just happen to make and Anyone starting a new job, new to an More than just cocktail parties and through leadership, service, participa- sell beer, too. We’re all about bringing area or new to networking quickly realiz- exchanging business cards, it was active- tion, innovation and enthusiasm. Since people together for an enjoyable time.” es how daunting it can be walking into a ly engaging with likeminded business See YPN, page B-8

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By Susan Kim, Staff Writer intelligence and cybersecurity operations. course while “zombies” try to He also authored and coauthored several tear off the flags.) David Tohn has been through more life publications, including “On Point: The The runners were climbing transitions than many people, and readily United States Army in Operation Iraqi over Tohn and other zombies cites what was, for him, a life-changing Freedom,” the Army’s official history of on a cargo net. “I was doing book: “Transitions,” by William Bridges. Operation Iraqi Freedom. one-armed pull-ups all night,” Now CEO of BTS Software Solutions, Coming out of the military, then Tohn recalled, “and I felt a Tohn’s path to business leadership has making a transition into the commercial pop-pop, and my right bicep traversed his childhood in a single-parent world, “I explicitly wanted not to be a separated.” household, military service, a vow never defense contractor or government services He drove to the emergen- to become a government contractor, a person. I wanted to do something else and cy room, still dressed like a brief but impactful stint as a zombie, and see if I could succeed there as well.” He zombie, complete with fake ultimately becoming a “proud” defense started his civilian career with the Balti- blood makeup, at midnight on contractor, continuing to serve his nation more-based company CyberPoint Interna- a Saturday. “I wanted to say despite any previous vows. tional, where he worked with commercial it was a freak gardening acci- Tohn, 52, is not afraid to talk about the cyber products and solutions. dent,” he joked, “but the triage challenges of life’s transitions, knowing He stayed at CyberPoint until 2014, nurses and doctors were pretty that he’s not alone and that, as Bridges when a friend from his former Army years, startled.” writes, “many Americans are caught in a a co-founder of BTS Software Solutions, He has since healed — and semi-permanent condition of transitional- asked Tohn to join BTS as the new CEO. still highly recommends the ity.” BTS develops cutting-edge technology zombie run — although he no For Tohn, dealing with change in his and engineering to support its federal longer does one-armed pull- life has kept him from ending up in the partners, including the Defense Advanced ups. limbo — the zombie state, if you will — Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the of being “in-between,” whether it relates U.S. Army and the Missile Defense Agen- Caring About Zombie David Tohn: “I don’t really look like this.” to jobs, communities, his family or his cy. “So despite my best efforts, I’m now a outlook on life. proud defense contractor,” smiled Tohn. the Community making money but about actually being Both Tohn and his favorite author Tohn meets regularly with his col- involved and giving back.” acknowledge that transition can take you Thirst for Adventure: leagues in the Howard County Chamber Another life-changing book for Tohn, places you never thought you’d go. Bridg- GovConnects program, which focuses on entitled “Never Eat Alone,” by Keith Fer- es writes: “It is as if we are launched out Check bridging the business-to-government gap, razzi, is about the power of relationships, from a riverside dock to cross to a landing His path is far from complete: Tohn as well as how to educate and connect a power he often talks about when he’s on the opposite shore — only to discover has kept a sense of entrepreneurship and local industry leaders with opportunities speaking to young people. in midstream that the landing was no lon- adventure intact in his professional and and represent their interests in the wider “I tell them to network with everyone,” ger there.” personal lives. “At BTS, I’m still hooked community. he said. “But I think my biggest takeaway on the entrepreneurial and startup space,” Tohn serves on the board of advisors for young people is that you’re only 21 Swimming in Many he said. for GovConnects, which he sees not just once — don’t forget to have fun, and don’t Tohn is a father of three; one of his as a program, but as a community. “I forget to be who you are.” Currents children, Joshua, is an entrepreneur as moved around so much that I never had He also tells young people to find out Growing up, Tohn said, “we had the well, currently operations manager at a hometown,” he said. “Over the years, what they’re passionate about. “Then go opportunity to live in many places, up and FreeStyle Media, an audio production I’ve realized that business leadership cares after that, at least until your parents will down the East Coast as well as in St. Croix company in Baltimore. His daughter about the community. It’s not just about no longer feed you.” and Florida. I joined the military because Rachel will earn her MBA from George the Army offered me an ROTC scholarship Washington University this summer, and to go to college. At Gettysburg College, his other son, Adam, works with Freddie I’m proud to serve as the incoming I fell in love with Baltimore over many Mac. His wife Beth teaches at Golden YPN chair for the Young Professionals Net- weekend trips to visit friends at Hopkins.” Mean Academy. from page B-7 work. I’m proud of what this group has Upon his retirement, he left the military When Adam competed in a “zombie achieved in the past, and I’m proud of with more than 24 years of experience; run,” his father acted as a zombie, station- its founding, many of YPN’s members what we’ll continue to accomplish in and six combat deployments; and a deep ing himself under a bridge. (In the zombie have developed into those community and around Howard County for many years to knowledge of policy, planning, military run, runners wear “flags,” and then race the business leaders themselves. come. If you’re a young professional looking to get involved, we invite you to experi- ence what YPN has to offer. Heck, even if you’re not young any more (and I find myself quickly falling into this category, with two kids and a mortgage in the sub- urbs), come see what YPN is all about. It’s almost become cliché now, but its events are always open to the young and the young at heart. Get involved, share your ideas, build your network and “See the people.”

Matt Anderson is a partner with McFarlin Insurance Agency LLP. He can be reached at 410-312-7800.

YPN Mixer at Recharge/HoCo was also a Cereal Drive benefitting the Howard Community College Food Pantry. The Business Monthly Salute To Howard County Chamber May 2018 • Page B-9 Chamber Recognizes Oustanding Leaders at Annual Signature Event

The Howard County Chamber’s 2017 and other services to address their basic its Smart Energy Economic Development a week working.” Signature Event, “A Night of Illusion,” needs.” (SEED) Program, offering incentives for Mumpower did just was one county business and community She believes that same two-generation new and expanding businesses and creat- that, and CIM has leaders will never forget. Illusionist Ja- approach not only benefits the families ing new, full-time employment through flourished. Mum- son Bishop mesmerized guests with his who seek out the CAC for assistance, but discounts on natural gas and electric con- power, the father sleights of hand, double levitation and also the community as a whole, including nection and usage costs. In its first year, the of three daughters, grand illusions. local businesses. Families who are doing SEED Program provided those incentives with three grand- But the illusions were just part of the well amount to “motivated employees, to 19 businesses, which BGE estimated children, told his action-packed evening, which also includ- active consumers and engaged citizens.” would contribute to the addition of nearly daughters to find ed the presentation of HCCC’s annual Dayhoff also believes in building 2,400 new jobs in Maryland. jobs that would Awards for Chamber Excellence. connections and forming partnerships with Within Howard County, BGE is also make them hap- local businesses. That is part of the reason active in several community service proj- py. For his daugh- 2017 Business Person of the Year: Bita that, under her leadership, the CAC first ects, including the Columbia Festival of ter Candice, that Dayhoff, Community Action Council of joined the Chamber. Although the CAC is the Arts, and environmental stewardship meant going to Howard County mission-oriented rather than profit-driven, through its Green Grants program and work for CIM. In When you Dayhoff said that nonprofits should be run Bright Ideas Teachers’ Grants. Bright August, Candice hear Bita Dayhoff just like other businesses. Ideas Grants were born out of a desire to became CIM’s mentioned, you encourage innovation in local schools. new president and may automatically 2017 Large Business of the Year: BGE Teachers are eligible for grants up to CEO. think of the Com- Baltimore $500 to buy supplies to support science, One thing that munity Action Gas and Elec- technology, engineering and mathematics definitely won’t be Council of How- tric Company (STEM) or innovative technology projects changing with its Gordon and ard County (CAC). (BGE) is the in their classrooms. leadership is CIM’s Candice Mumpower For the past eight largest electric BGE’s Megan Eaves currently serves commitment to years, Dayhoff has and natural gas utility in central Maryland, on the Chamber’s board of directors as charitable work. Mumpower and the CIM served as the or- which helps to explain why it is commit- well as the Legislative Affairs Committee. staff have spent thousands of hours work- ganization’s president, spearheading the ted to the growth of the economy both The company also supports the Chamber ing on community service projects, spon- council’s vision and expansion in its Head in Howard County and at the state level. through event sponsorship. Most recently, soring fundraising events and working on Start, Food, Weatherization and Energy BGE’s history in this area goes back more it was the presenting sponsor of the 2017 the homes of community members who Assistance programs, all while making the than 200 years to 1816, when Rembrandt Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast. are differently abled in and around How- Baltimore Sun’s “Top 100 Employers” list. Peale lit the first gas lamp in Baltimore. ard County. CIM is committed to putting Dayhoff is passionate about helping BGE joined the Chamber back in 1970 2017 Small Business of the Year: community first, even cofounding many people, particularly children. She believes to help bridge the gap between the compa- Commercial Insurance Managers of the charitable organizations and events that, when a parent succeeds, a child suc- ny and Howard County’s small businesses. For nearly 30 years, Commercial county residents have valued for years. ceeds, and so, under her leadership, CAC BGE representatives see Chamber events Insurance Managers Inc. (CIM) and Presi- It is one of the original investors of the has taken a “two-generation approach” as a way to connect with their business dent Gordon M. Mumpower, Jr., have been Howard County Economic Development to serving low-income families in How- customers. They want Chamber members active in the Howard County community. Authority and is a founding contributor ard County. Dayhoff explained that the to consider them partners, rather than Mumpower started CIM in 1989 to create a to the Jim Rouse Entrepreneurial Fund, two-generation approach “means that no simply bill collectors. business-to-business insurance agency that which helped fund and establish the Jim family member is left out: Parents get con- The company employs more than could work with clients in any industry. Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts. nected to skills and career training, chil- 3,200 people, but it is still keenly aware of When asked what advice he would give Regarding the future of CIM, Mum- dren are in quality learning environments, the financial obstacles facing nearly every to new entrepreneurs, he said it’s simple: power said its No. 1 goal is to improve and families are connected to health care small business. In 2015, BGE launched “You have to spend at least 60 hours See Awards, page B-9

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Awards Although it isn’t based in Howard County, Unanet’s leadership realized from page B-9 how important this community is to the government contracting industry and knew service continually for its clients. Recent- that, to continue to serve their customers ly, CIM launched an HR Hotline so that at the highest level, they would have to clients can call in and get free advice on become an active part of Howard County’s insurance-related questions. business community. Unanet joined the As far as a secret to success goes, Chamber and is heavily involved with CIM’s website has a quote from Mumpow- its GovConnects program. Currently, er that sums things up nicely. “So many Unanet’s Jackie McGuigan is on the Gov- of my clients have also become my best Connects Advisory Council, and Unanet is friends.” a sponsor of the program as well. Unanet’s business philosophy includes 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year: Justin an emphasis on charitable work. The com- Above: The Mangione Bonner and Kasey Turner, Jailbreak pany is a proud supporter of more than family with mother Mary Brewing Company two-dozen philanthropic organizations, in the middle and Pete but it also encourages a culture of volun- second from right. teerism among its own staff. The company Left: Receiving the offers two days each year for employees Entrepreneur of the to spend working with the service organi- Year Award were Justin zation of their choice. Bonner and Kasey Turner In addition to a focus on connecting of Jailbreak Brewing to the community around them, Unanet’s Company. Photos: Pam President & COO Christopher Craig has Long Photography this advice for fellow businesses: “Get involved in the Chamber and get out to Meeting. Those honorees were recognized support for the Chamber and GovCon- events, because you never know who you at the Signature Event as well. nects within the government contracting will meet.” community. On the company website, Justin Bon- 2017 Business Advocate of the Year: ner and Kasey Turner write that: “Jailbreak 2017 Exemplar of the Year: Michael Fowler, BGE 2017 Ambassador of the Year: Kartik is a freedom expression.” The name has Pete Mangione, General Manager, The Cham- Shah, PNC Bank dual meanings: Bonner explained that its Turf Valley Resort ber has long taken The Chamber craft beer is meant to be an escape for its When you think great pride in be- frequently counts customers, but the company itself also was of Turf Valley Re- ing an advocate for on its ambassa- an escape of sorts for its founders. sort, you think of small business and dor volunteers to Bonner and Turner were both working Pete Mangione, industry. Its 2017 assist in member in the government contracting and high and when you think Business Advocate services and sup- tech fields in Howard County when they of Pete Mangione, of the Year Award port. 2017’s Am- decided to take a big risk and take their you think family. was presented to bassador of the lives in a completely different direction. Mangione is one of Michael Fowler, Year, Kartik Shah, Although both live in Anne Arundel 10 children born to who has served as of PNC Bank, has County, Bonner said Howard County was Nicholas and Mary the Legislative Committee’s co-chair and been an ambassa- the obvious choice when it came to start- Mangione, and a member of the board of directors since dor for three years and has shown a com- ing Jailbreak. He said Howard County’s they are about as tight-knit as it gets. More 2014. mitment to helping members reach their government was willing to work with than 30 years ago, Pete’s father bought Fowler has been a long-time member, Chamber objectives. the partners on legislation that ultimate- the land that would become Turf Valley advocate and sponsor of the Chamber and Shah has been a mentor to more than ly allowed Jailbreak to start as the first Resort, and since then the entire business its legislative efforts, and provided strate- a dozen new members, reaching out to commercial brewery in Howard County. has become a family affair. Every sibling in gic insight regarding the electorates that them throughout the year to discuss their Their brewing operation started in 2013, the family has had his or her hand in some was of immeasurable value. His support needs, meeting with them and providing but even though the company has been aspect of the family’s businesses, but Pete was available whenever requested, and them with additional support as needed. in business only a few years, Jailbreak is the face of Turf Valley Resort, and it’s a many times he helped with drafting tes- He has made himself readily available to is already talking expansion. In order to smiling face. timony and making contact with elected participate at the ambassador meetings, meet the demand the taproom now sees, As hard as he works, Mangione clearly officials prior to events that involved the ribbon-cutting ceremonies, Business Af- the partners decided to change their liquor enjoys what he does. That applies to his Howard County delegation. He recently ter Business events, and at the luncheons license to allow the taproom to stay open role as general manager of the resort, retired as the external affairs manager in where he can be found greeting attendees and produce their beers at the current rate. but also to his role in dozens of Howard BGE’s Governmental & External Affairs upon their arrival. While beer certainly has been flowing at County’s charitable organizations. The Department, where he was employed for Jailbreak’s taproom, the company’s founders 2017 Young Professional of the Year: list of volunteer work and fundraising more than 40 years. also are always looking for ways to give back Elyssa Auerbach, Lowe Wealth Advisors that Mangione is a part of is extensive, Because of his continued commitment to the community. After the devastating flood The Howard from the Columbia Festival of the Arts, to to making sure the business community’s of 2016 in Old Ellicott City, Jailbreak joined County Chamber Blossoms of Hope, to blood drives for the voice is heard, Michael Fowler was an ob- forces with Flying Dog Brewing to produce arguably has one American Red Cross, and to serving on the vious choice for 2017’s Business Advocate a special beer they called Watershed Moment of the best pro- Morgan State University Foundation Golf of the Year. Belgian IPA, with 100% of the profits going grams for young Committee, the Good Scout Committee to flood relief. 2017 GovConnects Advocate of the professionals in the (2013 recipient), and the Taste of Howard Bonner and Turner are only a few Year: Ronald Sroka, Jr., Esq., Evolve greater Baltimore County Committee benefitting Gilchrist years into the journey of Jailbreak Brew- Consulting Group Inc. region. This is Hospice Care. He also assists with the Arc ing, but that’s long enough to have some As a found- largely because of of Howard County’s Chocolate Ball. advice for anyone thinking about starting ing member of its dedicated board Mangione is also one of the most ac- a business: “Find an opportunity, and take the GovConnects and committees. tive board members the Chamber has ever a risk.” Advisory Coun- The Chamber presented the 2017 Young had. He has rarely missed a board meeting cil, Ron Sroka, Jr., Professional of the Year award to Elyssa in nine years, he attends every luncheon 2017 GovConnects Business of the Year: has dedicated five Auerbach, of Lowe Wealth Advisors, and most ribbon-cutting ceremonies and Unanet years of support to who has been on the Young Professionals is always willing to help in any way the growing GovCon- Network Board of Directors since 2014. Chamber needs. Mangione is quick to nects into a highly Auerbach has been a driving force point out though, that what he’s given to respected program behind the new YPN education series, the Chamber, he’s gotten back tenfold. recognized for its “Celerate,” designed to provide young pro- He is humble to the core, and credits contribution to the growth of the federal fessionals the mentorship and experience his work ethic to his parents. Mangione contracting community in Howard County. to meet and learn alongside their peers. said he and his siblings saw what his par- Unanet is relatively new to the Howard His company has supported the GovCon- Auerbach put together a committee of vol- ents did, and followed their lead. County Chamber, but it has managed to nects program through both volunteerism unteers who came up with a name, found As for the future, Mangione said that have a big impact on the business commu- and sponsorship over the past five years. venues and marketed the program. Almost his family will work to pass their values on nity in that time. Founded in 1988 by Chair Sroka served as a member of the Edu- 70% of the attendees were from member and CEO Fran Craig, the company started to the next generation and continue to be a cation Subcommittee, has led sessions for firms that had not yet attended a Chamber by offering web timesheets. After just a strong corporate partner in the community. the CFO Roundtable program and partici- mixer, and the engagement the Chamber few years, customers began asking for a pated in GovConnects focus groups to help has received from these members has been way to manage their projects as well, so Spring Awardees with future goals and the direction of the great. Auerbach has reinvigorated the YPN Unanet met the demand and has continued Awards were also presented earlier program. He has shown leadership within Events and Membership Committees and to grow ever since. in the year at the Chamber’s 48th Annual the program and has been a continuous increased volunteer involvement. The Business Monthly Salute To Howard County Chamber May 2018 • Page B-11 Around the Chamber

Robin Kittleman and Vivian Bailey at the 2017 Signature Event.

Photos: Pam Long Photography

Chamber President Leonardo McClarty, left, posed with Dr. Michael Martirano before the 2017 State of the School System Address member lunch.

Chamber President Leonardo McClarty and Chamber Ambassadors celebrated The Law Offices of Kirk Halpin & Associates ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Commercial Insurance Fort George G. Meade Garrison Commander Col. Thomas S. Rickard Managers’ Founder addressed Chamber members at the annual Salute to Veterans Luncheon. Gordon Mumpower gets pulled on stage by Illusionist Jason Bishop.

Bita Dayhoff, president of the Community Action Council of Howard County, received the 2017 Business Person of the Year ACE at the Signature Event.

Above: Chamber President Leonardo McClarty, third from right, and Chamber Ambassadors attended the Texas Roadhouse ribbon-cutting.

Right: Economist Anirban Basu spoke to members at the Chamber’s annual Economic Forecast Breakfast. Page B-12 • May 2018 Salute To Howard County Chamber The Business Monthly Howard County Chamber 2017–2018 Board of Directors

Gulnaz Anwar, The Columbia Bank Chair Jeffrey T. Agnor, Esq. Ryan Brown, Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny LLC Andra Cain, Cain Contracting Charlie Camp, M&T Bank President & CEO Luke Chow, Prime Manufacturing Technologies Leonardo McClarty Thomas Cormier, Ahold USA Howard County Chamber Megan Eaves, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company William E. Erskine, Esq., Counsel, Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law Chair Elect Michael Finkel, SparkSoft Corporation David R. Anderson Gregory A. Fitchitt, The Howard Hughes Corporation Expense Reduction Analysts Susan Hasler, Loyola University Maryland Secretary Kate Hetherington, Ed.D., Howard Community College Charles A. Phillips, Jr. Lola Kayler, PNC Bank KCI Technologies Inc. Pete Mangione, Turf Valley Resort Daniel Medinger, Advertising Media Plus Treasurer Kelly Mitchell, M.S., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, impactHR Stephen F. Wolf, CPA

Directors Mike Muscatello, CPA, Aronson LLC bgr CPAs Barbara Nicklas, The Mall in Columbia Linda Ostovitz, Esq., Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law Mary E. Cannon, CPA Jean Parker, Merriweather Post Pavilion Mary Cannon & Associates LLC Eric Pfoutz, Edward Jones Investments (Young Professionals Network Chair) Executive Committee Milton Matthews Baxter (Mitch) Phillips, Jr., Howard Bank Columbia Association Cole Schnorf, Manekin LLC Ryan D. Sturm, CPA, KatzAbosch Thomas M. Meachum, Esq. Lawrence F. Twele, Howard County Economic Development Authority Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr LLP Cathy Yost, The Business Monthly David Yungmann, The Yungmann Group of Keller Williams Integrity 18-COL-0008 - Generic Template Ad 4.65 x 7.35 Howard County Chamber Staff

Leonardo McClarty Kristi Simon Ronny Nadiv President & CEO Vice President, Director of Membership Programs & Strategic Initiatives Building the future together. Sylvie Porter Jon Nitz Communications Manager Program Assistant

Karen O’Connor Kristin Mentz Office Administrator Member Engagement Liaison The Business Monthly Salute To Howard County Chamber May 2018 • Page B-13 Chamber Continues to Fight for Interests of the Business Community

The Howard County Chamber is the the Chamber opposed HB-1; ultimately, ing for their return to help fill vacancies Hamilton Bank, BTS Software, Placement preeminent voice for the business com- the governor vetoed the legislation. for qualified potential employees in the Ready, Bay Bank, Cain Contracting and the munity in Howard County, advocating for information technology, cybersecurity and Howard County Economic Development pro-business policy and free enterprise. Legislative Events engineering fields. Authority were invited by McClarty, and Each year, as part of its effort to ensure each got a chance to address Van Hollen. In 2017 the Chamber hosted four members are informed about the issues The senator heard concerns regarding successful events providing members the the Chamber will advocate for or against, Small Business the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer opportunity to hear about the legislative the Legislative Affairs Committee puts Protection Act and how the act has made it agenda, and equally importantly, offering Listening Session with together a detailed “Issues for Legislative more difficult for small businesses to get the chance to speak directly with elected Action Brief.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen access to capital. officials, at the annual Business Day in Also in May of 2017, seven Cham- The group also gave several examples Annapolis and Elected Officials Meet & Issues Brief ber members representing local small of other areas where Van Hollen could aid Greet. The 2017 “Brief” was distributed to businesses were invited to sit down for small businesses by easing the regulatory members at the Chamber’s annual Leg- a listening session with Sen. Chris Van burdens they face, including by raising the islative Preview Breakfast in November Face Time With Hollen to share some of the concerns and appraisal threshold for commercial real 2016. The legislative category that the Elected Officials issues facing small businesses. estate loans and simplifying the regulatory Representatives from Howard Bank, Chamber devoted the most time and ener- Congressman John Sarbanes visited capital rules. gy to in 2017 was Labor, Employment and the Chamber offices in May of 2017 to Health Care. Business owners have been meet with Chamber President Leonardo inundated with workplace regulations McClarty and Board Chair Jeff Agnor, 2018 Cyber Conference: that have costly penalties coupled with Esq. Sarbanes gave an update on all the proposed legislation that potentially could latest policy discussions on Capitol Hill lead to a decrease in jobs. The Chamber and detailed some of the recent changes Navigating the Security was concerned that implementing new that would directly impact the Chamber’s legislation related to paid sick leave and members. Sarbanes also asked to hear Pitfalls of a Connected World mandated scheduling would cause labor what the Chamber had been hearing from costs to rise and lead to a decrease in jobs. its members. The Chamber was very active in 2017 McClarty and Agnor expressed con- fighting against HB-1, The Maryland cerns from the Chamber’s small business Health Working Families Act, more com- members about access to financing and monly known as the Mandatory Paid Sick uncertainty about what health care benefits Leave Act. The Chamber was disappointed they would be required to offer employees that, despite its efforts and the efforts of in the future. In addition, they shared the many other pro-business organizations, Chamber’s concerns regarding Mandatory Morning Keynote HB-1 was passed during the 2017 Leg- Paid Sick Leave and the Chamber’s active islative Session. However, the fight was Speaker Curtis W. advocacy against it. Dukes addresses not over, and the Chamber worked to Sarbanes also discussed his passion for make sure Gov. Hogan was aware that attendees at Cyber apprenticeships and the ways he is push- 8.0 Conference. Photo: Pam Long Photography Chamber President Leonardo McClarty, right, talks with Del. Frank Turner before The GovConnects program has been Technology Officer, Guardtime the Chamber’s annual organizing and hosting a Cyber Confer- • Daniel Yim, Principal, Noblis Legislative Wrap-Up ence for eight years now, and it has become • Shawn Wells, Chief Security Strategist, Breakfast. Photo: Pam a can’t-miss event for anyone working Red Hat Long Photography in cybersecurity or related fields in the • Josh Lospinoso, Ph.D., Capt. U.S. Cy- region. ber Command For 2018, the conference will focus • Dr. Kate Hetherington, President, How- on “Navigating the Security Pitfalls of a ard Community College Connected World.” Cyber touches all as- • Diana Burley, Ph.D., Executive Direc- pects of our life, from the myriad devices tor and Chair, Institute for Information we have brought into our homes to those Infrastructure Protection we employ on the job to increase and im- • Col. Matthew Dunlop, U.S. Cyber prove our productivity. At the ninth annual Command Sen. Chris Van Hollen, right, talks Cyber Conference, participants can expect • Kelly Shultz, Secretary, Maryland with Chamber member David cutting-edge discussions from some of Department of Labor, Licensing & Tohn from BTS Software at a Small the leading experts in the community, Regulation Business Listening Session. surrounding topics ranging from health • Jason Taule, FEI Systems care to trust to employment of open source • Terry J. Dunap, Jr., Co-Founder & CEO, technologies. ReFirm Labs Inc. There will be two separate tracks, • Dr. Merlynn Carson, Myriddian ensuring relevant, engaging discussions • Henry Chao, Solutions Architect and for both technologists designing and Strategic Advisor implementing cyberproducts and man- • Bryson Bort, Founder of Grimm, agement staff making financial and risk Scythe and ICS_Village decisions regarding cybertech-­ Howard County Executive nology. The conference ses- Allan Kittleman, left, sions also will address the speaks with members at challenging topic of hiring, the Chamber’s annual training and retaining a cyber Elected Officials Meet & workforce in this 0% unem- Greet. Photo: Pam Long ployment environment. Photography Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Congressman Dutch Rup- persberger will open the con- ference, but there will be more than a dozen other panelists and speakers including the follow- More than a dozen companies spread the word ing. about their services in the Exhibit Hall at Cyber 8.0 • Matthew Johnson, Chief Conference. Photo: Pam Long Photography Page B-14 • May 2018 Salute To Howard County Chamber The Business Monthly 2017 Howard County Chamber Ambassadors

Angela Balsamo Bram Berlin Flora Betro Cathy Bowen Shannon Conrad Allen Fournier Craig Gajewski Violet Houston Janet F. Loughran Coffee News Howard Bank Target Marketing Adventure Web Victory North PC Solutions PNC Bank First National Bank Columbia Maryland Group Interactive Association

Jen Nussbaum Gail Sanders Kartik H. Shah Blaine Shipler ProActive Medical Tower Federal PNC Bank Howard Bank Consultants Credit Union

Chamber Ambassadors greet Chamber members at events, ribbon-cuttings and mixers.

Pablo Troncoso Keyanna Turner Natalie Whylie Stephen F. Wolf, CPA Troncoso Leadership The Arc of Allegra Annapolis Berman Goldman Agency Howard County

Chamber President Leonardo McClarty, Chamber Ambassadors and Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman attended the ribbon-cutting for new Chamber member Clothes Mentor.

Thank You to Our 2017 Annual Sponsors

The Howard County Chamber appre- Benefactor Partners ciates and recognizes the annual investors Aronson that support the high quality of events and programs we offer. KCI Technologies Noblis Foundation Partners The RMR Group M&T Bank Tower Federal Credit Union The Columbia Bank Unanet

Legacy Partners Leader Partners Apple Ford Lincoln Advertising Media Plus Columbia Association Hertzbach Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny Howard Community College Howard County Economic KatzAbosch Development Authority Howard County General Hospital Gold Partners Howard Hughes Sandy Spring Bank Howard Tech Advisors The Business Monthly PNC Bank Turf Valley Resort The Business Monthly Salute To Howard County Chamber May 2018 • Page B-15 2017–2018 Committees and Volunteers

Legislative Affairs Committee Col. Matthew Dunlop, U.S. JT Rohe, AXA Advisors Kyle Robson, Lindsay Ford Public Policy Team Cyber Command Kristi Simon, Howard County Marty Rockenstire, Image 360 Andrew Robinson, Esq., Offit Michael Finkel, Sparksoft Chamber YPN Liaison Sally Slater, Howard County Kurman, Co-Chair Corporation Tourism Cole Schnorf, Manekin LLC, Co- Richard George, Johns Hopkins Business Recognition Cathy Yost, The Business Chair University Applied Physics Committee Monthly Leonardo McClarty, CCE, Laboratory Tom Burtzlaff, CMIT Solutions Howard County Chamber Thomas Glaser, Howard Kate Hetherington, Ed.D., Jingle Mingle Committee Cheryl U. Brown, Esq., Davis, Community College Howard Community College Justin Moffit, The Columbia Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny Roy Horton, Leidos Becky Mangus, The Business Bank, Chair LLC, Employment/Labor Law Kiisha Jennings, Chaise Monthly Elizabeth Furr, Howard County & Health Subcommittee Chair Management Group LLC Leonardo McClarty, Howard Library System Elizabeth Haynes, Howard Leonardo McClarty, Howard County Chamber Tracy Gokce, Lord & Taylor County Library System, County Chamber Jean Moon, Jean Moon & Jessica Kellner, The Hotel at Education & Workforce Ian Riddle, The Columbia Bank Associates Arundel Preserve Development Subcommittee Edward Rothstein, ERA Advisory Bradley Myers, M&T Bank Peggy Lessard-Menikheim, Chair Group Jean Parker, Merriweather Post Joseph’s Refinishing & Richard Ohnmacht, Bay Bank, Kristi Simon, Howard County Pavilion Upholstery Budget, Finance & Taxation Chamber Richard Story, Howard Bank Debra May, Millennium Subcommittee Chair Angela Singleton, TEDCO David Yungmann, The Yungmann Marketing Solutions Pete Maheridis, Esq., COGENT Group, Keller Williams Sarah McMahon, Bay Bank Commercial of Keller Williams Women in Government Integrity Greg Morgan, Sunnyfields Realty Centre, Environmental Contracting Conference Signature Event Committee Cabinetry/Delbert Adams & Transportation Committee Angela Balsamo, Coffee News Construction Group Subcommittee Chair Anna Fleeman Elhini, Creatrix, Maryland Jen Nussbaum, ProActive Co-Chair Nakeata Boddie, Seasons 52 Medical Consultants LLC Nicole Mitchell, Aronson LLC, Ellen Budd, The Meeting House Linda Ostovitz, Offit Kurman Legislative Affairs Committee Co-Chair Patty Flott Shelley Romano, bgr CPAs Jeff Agnor, Davis, Agnor, Lisa Anderson, Anavo Regina Ford, Turf Valley Resort Sally Slater, Howard County Rapaport & Skalny LLC Transformation Solutions JoAnn Hawkins Tourism & Promotion Nellie Arrington, Long & Foster Dina Bell Nance, Training by Bill Jones, Image 360 Lisa Swan, The Columbia Bank Columbia Design Inc. Dr. Elise Benczkowski, The Dolly Davidson, GCubed Bodhi Clinic Technology Inc. James Benjamin, Pessin Katz Laura Drummer, Novetta Law PA Leonardo McClarty, Howard Ellen Coren, Chesapeake Public County Chamber Strategies Kelly Mitchell, impactHR LLC

Tom Cormier, Giant – Ahold USA Kristi Simon, Howard County

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“If you want something done, give it to you can speak with openly and honestly. a busy woman.” A group of more than 200 The second panel, led by moderator busy women joined the Chamber March 8 Nicole Mitchell, partner, Aronson, included for its annual Women’s Conference, and Lisa Cines, director of business develop- boy, did the speakers, panelists and mod- ment at Radius; Howard Community Col- erators get the job done. This was the first lege President Kate Hetherington, Ed.D.; year that the focus of the conference was and Vice President of Population Health and changed to Women’s Leadership rather than Advancement for Howard County General Women in Government Contracting as it Hospital Elizabeth Edsall Kromm, Ph.D., had been called in the past. M.Sc. All of the panelists agreed that the Chamber President Leonardo Mc- struggles of the baby boomer generation are Clarty kicked things off by introducing the not always the same as today’s struggles. Women’s Leadership Conference Co-Chairs Nicole Mitchell and Anna Fleeman Elhini morning keynote speaker, Laura Gamble, But they also emphasized the importance of and Chamber President Leonardo McClarty stop for a photo with Maryland’s First regional vice president, PNC Bank. Gamble “not making the next generation do things Lady Yumi Hogan, second from left, who spoke at the conference. Photo: Pam Long focused on tips, rather than challenges. She the hard way like we did.” Photography said some of the most important advice she The third panel was about succeeding could offer was to know yourself, and then in male-dominated fields. Moderator Kim guests and exhibitors in the Exhibitor Hall “when you get up here, you gotta start pull- work from your strengths. Watters, fearless leader at GovRealm, asked and then addressed the entire conference, ing.” Campbell talked about how she got panelists Susan Brown, laboratory ombuds- saying she was very pleased to be able to into politics as a child through her religion Panel Discussions man, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; attend because of her connection to Howard and her family, but was consistently having Debra Cruz, managing partner, Levin & County as a former resident and because the to be the first woman to hold most offices The first panel of the day, moderated Gann Law; and Sallie Sweeney, principal day was all about celebrating women. The in Ohio along the way. by Lisa Anderson, CPA and strategic cyber solutions architect, GDIT, about their First Lady shared some sage advice, offer- Afternoon keynote speaker Col. (Ret.) business adviser & virtual CFO of Anavo experiences working in male-dominated ing that women should “continue helping Laurie Moe Buckhout, U.S. Army, and Transformation Solutions, was focused on industries. All three women talked about each other and supporting each other.” CEO of Corvus, kept the crowd laughing mentoring and championing. Anderson set the importance of emotional intelligence The last session was also one of the and riveted through her stories of public the tone early by referring to her panel’s and “picking your battles.” But above all most inspiring, which is fitting considering service, motherhood and entrepreneurship. discussion as black coffee conversation. else, the panelists agreed you have to know the title was “Rising to and Inspiring From She mentioned she had been reading a lot The straight talk that followed, with your audience, know your stuff and hold the Top.” Moderator Anna Fleeman Elhini, of presidential biographies and has learned panelists Margaret Davis, president, Mary- your own. founder of Creatrix, introduced Major Gen. that “the people who stand still in life aren’t land Hall; Sharon Pinder, president, Capital Linda Singh, Maryland National Guard; the ones they write books about.” Region Minority Supplier Development Distinguished and Jane Campbell, director of Washington McClarty closed out the conference Council; and Holly Shook, executive direc- Office for Advocacy, National Develop- by thanking everyone who attended, all of tor, CUPs Coffeehouse and Project I CAN, Speakers ment, and former mayor of Cleveland, who the speakers and panelists, the Chamber’s focused on how leaders can pass their skills After a brief break, conference attend- both shared their life stories. hard-working team of conference commit- on. All of the panelists talked about learning to ees received a visit from Maryland’s First Singh spoke about her hard-fought tee volunteers and the sponsors who make Caring Service Since 1912 lead, but also the importance of having people Lady Yumi Hogan. The First Lady met with journey to success. She also said that, the Chamber’s events possible. Salutes the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for their continued support of the business community.

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BBB Foundation Helping Entrepreneurs Build Trust, Customer Loyalty History Lesson We were a herd of around 40 teenage Perhaps one of the funniest images to Our Better Business Bureau (BBB), Maryland’s entrepreneurs prepare their boys at Baltimore’s Poly High School, come out of his appearance, by the way, serving Greater Maryland, celebrated businesses for growth. The time-tested back in the day when it was guys only (the was where his photo was edited to put its 100th anniversary last year, Now, it’s practices are backed by the latest market neighborhood girls went to Eastern). On a him in the Star Trek uniform of Data, the announcing the formation of the BBB research and are offered at no cost to typical day, as the bell rang at the end of android. 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-.., loves to post news from members on its working to choose this year’s theme Facebook page. Target new audiences and session topics and, most recently, and boost your business brand with adding high-profile speakers. Chamber Prepares CMC’s reach. The 2018 Cyber Conference will Congratulations to 4. Making connections. CMC staff for 49th Annual focus on “Navigating the Security Pit- the Award Winners members know everyone (or know Meeting falls of a Connected World” and will “someone who knows someone”). If be separated into a technical track and The Central Maryland Chamber you are struggling or wrestling with a The Howard County Chamber of a management track. Cyber touches all (CMC) held its second Annual Hall of Commerce (HCCC) team is busy pre- challenge, the chamber likely knows aspects of our lives, from myriad devic- Fame Awards at Center Stage at Live! someone who can help. paring for its 49th Annual Meeting, to be es we have brought into our homes to Casino. The chamber inducted an in- held Wednesday, May 16, at Turf Valley. 5. Acquire new customers. As you those we use on the job; attendees can credible slate of businesses, nonprofits meet new people and build relation- The board of directors has been hard at expect cutting-edge discussions from and community leaders for their success- work reviewing nominations for open ships, referrals can come from your leading experts in our community, with es and contributions to the region. contacts, as well as others who just board positions and interviewing nom- topics ranging from health care to trust The 2018 CMC Hall of Fame Award inees, but those decisions will be made learned you exist and refer you. The to employment of open source technol- winners are as follows. CMC network is vast. before the meeting, when members will ogies. • Startup of the Year: In His Hands gather to ratify the slate. To learn more about the advan- Speakers include Lt. Gov. Boyd Massage Therapy tages of CMC membership, contact This year’s Annual Meeting will Rutherford; Congressman Dutch Rup- • Woman-Owned Business of the Year: also signal the transition from current Nancy LaJoice, membership director, persberger; Shawn Wells, chief security McFeely Window Fashions to receive a free benefits guide. Call Board Chair Jeff Agnor to Chair-Elect strategist for Red Hat; Josh Lospinoso, • Minority-Owned Business of the David Anderson. Although the HCCC 410-672-3422, ext. 4, or visit www. captain, U.S. CyberCommand; and Year: Kiddie Academy of Odenton CentralMarylandChamber.org. is excited about the energy and new Kelly Schulz, secretary, Maryland • Business of the Year (Small): Bagels perspective Anderson will bring to Department of Labor, Licensing and ’n Grinds the board, Agnor’s leadership will be Regulation. They will cover topics • Business of the Year (Mid-Size): Upcoming Events missed. He has been a tireless advocate including Blockchain Technologies, Academy Ford For details and registration, visit for the chamber during his two-year Device Security Focused on Health • Business of the Year (Large): South- www.centralmarylandchamber.org. term, but his support will continue long Care, Leveraging the Open Source and ern Management Corp. after he becomes the immediate past Building a Talented Workforce. • Business Partner of the Year: Mar- May chair. Agnor and Anderson will address For more information, visit www. itime Conference Center 8 Networking Mixer @ Two Rivers, the membership at the meeting, and the cyberhoward.com. • Volunteer of the Year: Lynn Nichols, 5–7 p.m. chamber is looking forward to hearing Lynn Nichols Real Estate 11 New Business Ribbon-Cutting: what thoughts they will share. Going Global • President’s Award for Outstanding Optimal Oasis, 11 a.m., Laurel In addition to ratifying the new slate Service: The Arc of Central Chesapeake 16 Seminar: “Filling Your Sales Pipe- The HCCC has partnered with the for the board, the HCCC will also pres- • Chairman’s Award for Community line,” 9 a.m. Howard County Muslim Council and ent its Awards for Chamber Excellence Impact: Reliable Contracting Co. 17 Introduction to the CMC. Free and the Indian Origin Network of Howard to the Business Advocate of the Year, • Lifetime Achievement: Leonard open to all. 9 a.m., Laurel County on a unique networking event Ambassador of the Year, GovConnects Raley, USM Foundation 19 New Business Ribbon-Cutting: Advocate of the Year and Young Profes- with Maryland Commerce to spread the Textures LLC, 9:30 a.m., Odenton word about business opportunities with sional of the Year. Five Reasons to To register for the meeting, visit the state. June www.howardchamber.com. The free event, which also fea- Join the CMC 7 Networking Breakfast, Annapolis, tures Benjamin Wu, deputy secretary 1. Meet your neighbors. We often don’t 7:30 a.m. of Maryland Commerce, is scheduled have time to get to know people who 21 Introduction to CMC. Free and More Cyber Speakers for Tuesday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m., at work at nearby businesses. CMC events open to all. 9 a.m., Laurel Though HCCC’s annual Cyber Linden Hall, Ellicott City. For more in- present a comfortable and time-saving Conference isn’t until June 6, the Cy- formation, visit www.howardchamber. way to meet neighboring professionals. July ber Conference Committee has been com. 2. The camaraderie among members. It 10 Networking Mixer, 5 p.m. gives you something in common to talk 18 Seminar: “Get Your Business Found about, as well as a support system. You Online,” 9 a.m. can make friends at the chamber to hang 19 Introduction to CMC. Free and open out with personally and professionally. to all. 9 a.m., Laurel 3. 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Every year, I ask Columbia Associa- community that CA’s board of directors bers; the quality of the member experience membership. CA also hosts new-member tion’s (CA) board of directors to identify is focused on regarding redevelopment: is a priority for all of us at CA. We want to events at our facilities, as we have heard three or four strategic topics for the board the Snowden River Parkway corridor, the be certain that our members enjoy using our from individuals who were not fully aware members and CA staff to focus on during Columbia Gateway area and Downtown facilities to achieve their health and fitness of all the benefits their membership entails. the next 12 months — big-picture topics Columbia. goals. If we provide a quality experience that are beyond the work we do every day The discussions related to this topic every time members visit our facilities, then 3. Participation in the redrafting of land to make Columbia an even better place to will be ongoing and will involve a process existing members are more likely to remain development regulations. live, work and play. lasting well beyond 12 months. We will and to encourage their neighbors to join. As Howard County’s Department of In compiling these goals, we examine identify our priorities and work to ensure the old adage states: “The race for quality Planning and Zoning is working with a what will happen in Columbia in the near that CA has a “seat at the table” as the has no finish line.” consultant to assist in revising zoning future and discuss how CA’s involvement plans for redevelopment evolve through We already have taken a number of regulations in the county. CA wants to be will add value to the community. In March, the various review steps and phases of steps, including simplifying our member- very engaged in this process, particularly as the board approved the following four top- implementation. CA should be proactive ship structure and terms. We are implement- New Town Zoning is such an integral part ics. rather than reactive. ing the steps of a multi-year, comprehensive of the character — and characteristics — of • CA’s role in the continued redevelop- plan to renovate and improve our facilities Columbia. ment of Columbia. 2. The decline in resident memberships and enhance our programming. Also, we • The decline in resident membership and and how to address this situation. have moved our sales staff into Columbia 4. Better understanding of how to serve how to address this. There was a time when CA was the Athletic Club, Columbia Gym, Haven on and connect with young adults. • Participation in the redrafting of land sole provider, or one of very few, when it the Lake and Supreme Sports Club, recog- This topic will continue from the development regulations. came to its fitness clubs and other related nizing that potential customers will most previous year, as CA recognizes a need to • Getting a better understanding of how activities. Now there is more competition, likely visit these facilities first, rather than learn how we may better serve Columbia’s to serve and connect with young adults. in Columbia and in the general area, as well CA headquarters. younger residents, employees and students. Some of these topics are very broad, as in the industry overall. We are closely Beyond that, we realize that our rela- CA now has a Millennials Work Group, and we soon will be developing priorities examining the impact on our resident par- tionship with our members is an essential whose volunteer members held their first for those topics. Here’s a brief overview of ticipation, and will continue to analyze the component of a quality member experience. meeting in February. I am expecting a re- what we’ll be working on. internal and external drivers, taking steps to CA’s JumpStart initiative includes com- port with recommendations by the end of bring in new members (residents and non- plimentary coaching and fitness sessions the calendar year. 1. CA’s role in the continued redevelop- residents), as well as to retain our existing when members join, helping them learn ment of Columbia. members (residents and nonresidents). more about how to build strength, lose E-mail milton.matthews@columbiaassoci- There are three particular areas of the However, it is not just about the num- weight or simply get the most out of their ation.org with questions/comments. The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 19

Tuesday, May 1 Friday, May 18 Saturday, June 23 a.m.–7 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds. “CMC 2018 Annual Meeting.” 11:30 “Praxis Engineering’s 12th Annual “Sprout Films.” 4–5:30 p.m. $15–$53. The Korean Society of MD, www.korean- a.m.–1:30 p.m. Center Stage at Live! Ca- Charity Golf Outing.” 7 a.m. Compass Monteabaro Hall, Howard Community md.org. sino & Hotel. Central Maryland Chamber, Pointe Golf Courses. www.planmygolfe- College. Columbia Festival of the Arts with Friday, October 5 www.centralmarylandchamber.org. vent.com/31544-PraxisGolfOuting2018. the Arc of Howard County and Howard “HCCC Signature Event.” 6 p.m. Turf “Girl Scout Cookies & Wine Pairing.” County Autism Society, www.columbiaf- Saturday, May 19 Valley Resort. www.howardchamber.com. 6–9 p.m. $25. Boordy Vineyards. www. estival.org. “Columbia Orchestra: French Impres- gscm.org. “Maine Girls.” 2–3 p.m. Monteabaro Sunday, October 14 sionists and Romantic Favorites.” 7:30 Hall, Howard Community College. Colum- “HCC 5K Challenge Race.” 8–11 a.m. Wednesday, May 2 p.m. $10/$12/$18/$24/$22/$28. www. bia Festival of the Arts, www.columbiafes- Howard Community College. Howard “YPN Mixer.” 5–7 p.m. $15/$30. La columbiaorchestra.org. tival.org. Community College Educational Founda- Palapa Grill & Cantina. www.howardcham- Thursday, May 24 “One-Man Dark Knight: A Batman tion, www.howardcc.edu. ber.com. “GovConnects BizBreakfast.” 7:30– Parody.” 8 p.m. $15–$53. Smith Theatre. Friday, May 4 9:30 a.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Laurel. Columbia Festival of the Arts, www.co- Friday, October 19 “LHC General Membership Breakfast www.howardchamber.com. lumbiafestival.org. “50+EXPO Howard County.” 9 a.m.–4 Featuring Sherifah Munis.” 7:30–9 a.m. “Wine in the Garden, Beer in the Barn.” p.m. Wilde Lake High School. www.how- Sunday, June 24 The Meeting House. Leadership Howard 5–8 p.m. $45/$55. Howard County Conser- ardcountymd.gov/50plusEXPO. “Sundance Shorts on Tour.” 1 p.m. & County, www.leadershiphc.org. vancy. www.hcconservancy.org/wine. 4 p.m. $15–$53. Columbia Festival of the Saturday, May 5 Thursday, May 31 Arts, www.columbiafestival.org. “Neighbor Ride Basket Bingo.” 6 p.m. “HCCC: Business After Business With Friday, June 29 $20. FOP Lodge #69. www.neighborride. the Asian American Chamber of Commerce “Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Memphis.” 8 org. and Howard Community College.” 5–7 JEAN p.m. $15–$53. Jim Rouse Theatre. Colum- “23rd Annual Howard County Heart p.m. Howard County Chamber, www. bia Festival of the Arts, www.columbiafes- MOON Ball.” 6 p.m. Turf Valley Resort. American howardchamber.com. tival.org. & Heart Association, www.howardmdheart- Tuesday, June 5 A S S O C I A T E S ball.heart.org. Saturday, June 30 “4th Annual State of Business Address “Verba Shadow Theatre.” 7 p.m. $15– Sunday, May 6 With Gov. Hogan.” 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $53. Jim Rouse Theatre. Columbia Festival “Columbia Orchestra’s 40th Anniver- Martin’s West. Maryland Business for Re- of the Arts, www.columbiafestival.org. sary: Taste the Music.” 5 p.m. Ten Oaks sponsive Government, www.mbrg.org. Balroom. $100. www.columbiaorchestra. “BWI Business Partnership Annual Wednesday, August 1 org. Meeting.” 6–9 p.m. BWI Thurgood Mar- “HCCC: Elected Officials Meet & shall Airport. www.bwipartner.org. Greet.” 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.howardcham- P U B L I C R E L AT I O N S Wednesday, May 9 ber.com. “BWI Business Partnership Signature Wednesday, June 6 1 1 1 1 7 W O O D E LV E S W A Y Breakfast Featuring Secretary Pete Rahn.” “Howard County Chamber Cyber Monday, September 10 C O L U M B I A , M D 2 1 0 4 4 7:30–10 a.m. $40/$75. BWI Airport Mar- 2018.” 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $125/$150. How- “51st Columbia Rotary Golf Tourna- 410.730.0316 riott. BWI Business Partnership, www. ard Community College. Howard County ment.” 11 a.m. Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club. FX 1.443.283.8001 bwipartner.org. Chamber, www.howardchamber.com. www.columbiarotary.org. [email protected] Thursday, May 10 Thursday, June 7 Saturday, September 15 “Howard County Estate Planning “2018 Maryland Small Business Week “The 41st Annual Korean Festival.” 10 Council Breakfast Program: Best Practices Awards Luncheon.” 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $65. for Helping Your Clients Achieve Their Fi- Martin’s West. www.mdsbwawards.org. nancial Goals.” 7:15 a.m. $35/$50. Seasons “6th Annual Home Builders Care Foun- 52. www.howardcountyepc.org. dation Bull & Oyster Roast.” 5:30–8:30 “HCCC Member Orientation.” 8–9:30 p.m. $95. Ruppert Landscape. www.mary- a.m. Eggspectation. Howard County Cham- landbuilders.org. ber, www.howardchamber.com. Friday, June 8 Friday, May 11 “Coummunity Foundation of Howard “FMA: Backyard BBQ.” 6–9:30 p.m. County 36th Annual Spring Party.” 5–8 p.m. $75. Ten Oaks Ballroom. Fort Meade Alli- $100. Science Engineering Technology ance, www.ftmeadealliance.org. Building at Howard Community College. “American Folk Violinist and Pianist www.cfhoco.org. Concert.” 7:30 p.m. St. Louis Church, Saturday, June 9 www.stlconcertseries.org. “HCGH: Heroes in Health Care: Friday, May 11–Sunday, May 13 7–10:30 a.m. $125. The Great Room at Sav- “42nd Preakness Balloon Festival.” How- age Mill. Howard County General Hospital, ard County Fairgrounds. www.wcbm.com. www.hcgh.org/heroes. Friday, May 11–Saturday, May 12 Monday, June 11 “Whipps Annual Plant Sale.” Aleta “7th Annual Power of the Purse.” Gravelle, [email protected]. 4:30–7:30 p.m. Sub-Zero and Wolf Show- room by Fretz. www.blossomsofhope.org. Saturday, May 12 “A Taste of Haiti.” 6–9 p.m. $25. How- Tuesday, June 12 ard County Center for the Arts. Build Haiti “LHC Annual Awards Dinner and Foundation, www.thebuildhaitifoundation. Graduation.” 5:30–9 p.m. Ten Oaks Ball- org. room. Leadership Howard County, www. leadershiphc.org. Monday, May 14 “7th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic Friday, June 15–Sunday, June 17 to Benefit Grassroots.” 7:30 a.m. $135/ “Columbia Festival of the Arts Lakef- golfer. Timbers at Troy Golf Course. www. est.” www.columbiafestival.org. glenmargolfclassic.com. Wednesday, June 20 Wednesday, May 16 “BWN Lunch Meeting.” 11:30 a.m. “HCCC 49th Annual Meeting.” 11 $35/$50. Eggspectation. Business Women’s a.m.–1:30 p.m. $60/$80. Turf Valley Resort. Network, www.bwn-hoco.org. Howard County Chamber, www.howard- Thursday, June 21 chamber.com. “Columbia Festival of the Arts Exhibit “BWN Lunch Meeting.” 11:30 a.m. Reception & Improv.” 6–8 p.m. Howard $35/$50. Eggspectation. Business Women’s County Arts Council. Columbia Festival of Network, www.bwn-hoco.org. the Arts, www.columbiafestival.org. Thursday, May 17 Friday, June 22 “CMC Membership 101.” 9–10:30 “The Other Mozart.” 8 p.m. $15–$53. a.m. Central Maryland Chamber, wwwcen- Smith Theatre, Howard Community Col- tralmarylandchamber.org. lege. Columbia Festival of the Arts, www. columbiafestival.org. Page 20 May 2018 The Business Monthly

M&T BANK PRESENTS Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry Parade THANK Raises More Than $15K

The Great Lisbon Farmers Feed the Food Sunday. It marked an increase of YOU Hungry Christmas Parade, presented by more than 1,200 pounds from the 800 the Howard County Farm Bureau and pounds of food that was donated in 2016. FOR HELPING US held on Dec. 9, 2017, raised more than The more than $15,000 total was $15,000. Snow added more merriment to raised at the event through the support of RAISE A GLASS the annual event, which attracted more parade participants, sponsors and spec- RAISE A SCHOLARSHIP than 1,500 people to historic Lisbon, in tators. Since its beginning, the parade western Howard County. has raised more than $65,000 to feed the Led by local farmers driving their hungry. festively-decorated tractors and hauling A check was presented to the bene- wagons full of spirited locals, plus the ficiaries on April 12 during the Howard seasonally-adorned horse-drawn carriages County Farm Bureau’s Annual Legislative The Howard Community College Educational Foundation extends its deepest and saddle horses trotting up Lisbon’s Dinner. Both food banks received $5,000, gratitude and appreciation to all the generous sponsors* of the 2018 Main Street, the holiday parade with a while $2,000 was presented to the fire Vino Scholastico event held on April 27 at Howard Community College. mission went off without a hitch. department and the charity.

Their valuable support helped us to celebrate an elegant evening of fine wines, Sittin’ Down to Eat Come December craft beers and spirits. Delicious food from area restaurants, and desserts from More than 2,000 pounds (one ton) of The next Great Lisbon Farmers Feed the HCC Culinary Department, and live entertainment raised vital scholarship nonperishable food was donated along the Hungry Christmas Parade will kick off funds to help deserving students achieve their educational goals. the 2017 parade route and was evenly at noon on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Learn distributed to two food banks: the Howard more by visiting www.LisbonChristmas- PRESENTING SPONSOR County Food Bank and Carroll County Parade.com.

PILSNER SPONSORS Access Demolition Hamel Builders BB&T Harkins Builders Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Howard Hughes Corporation Chesapeake Plumbing and LG-TEK Heating, Inc. Prostatis Group, LLC Coca-Cola RFC, Inc. Colonial Electric Co., Inc. Roman Company Daycon Sandy Spring Bank Global HVAC, LLC Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company Chief, Carey A. McIntosh, was presented a check for $2,000 from funds raised by The Great Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry SPIRITS SPONSORS Christmas Parade at the April 12 Howard County Farm Bureau Legislative Dinner. Abbott & Paine family Keller Family Foundation The funds will go toward building the new LVFC facility slated to be completed Advanta Medical Solutions Leach Wallace by Fall of 2019. Pictured, from left, are Howie Feaga, President, Howard County Cabling Systems, Inc. Associates, Inc. Fair Bureau, Carroll Roles, Parade Chair, Carey McIntosh, and Alice Settle- Canon Solutions America Michael and Linda Retton Raskin and Peggy Schulz, parade committee members. Photo: Kelley Green CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Old Line Bank Dembo Jones, P.C. Plano-Coudon, LLC EMJAY Engineering & Rule 4 Building Group Construction Co. Synergy ECP Howard Bank Tensley Consulting, Inc.

STEIN SPONSORS Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett Murphy Dittenhafer Architects & Scherr, LLP NAI Michael Columbia Benefits Consultants PNC Wealth Management Design Collective Nancy Adams Personnel EMH Environmental, Inc. SRC Technologies JMT The Wendy Slaughter Team at Lighting Environments Next Step Realty Matt Horowitz, CPA Williamsburg Homes On behalf of the Howard County Food Bank, the president of the Community Action Council of Howard County received a donation check for $5,000. Pictured, from left, TASTING SPONSORS are Howie Feaga, Howard County Farm Bureau; Bita Dayhoff, Community Action Absolutely Perfect Catering Lib’s Grill Council; Carroll Roles, parade chair; Carey McIntosh, Lisbon Volunteer Fire Co.; Allspice Hospitality Putting on the Ritz and Alice Settle-Raskin and Peggy Schulz, parade committee members. Photo: James The Breakfast Shoppe Ranazul Forest, Howard County Public Information Office Clyde’s & The Soundry Seasons 52 Glory Days Tino’s Italian Bistro Grotto Pizza Wegmans Houlihan’s Whole Foods Jailbreak Brewing Company HCC Culinary

Proceeds to benefit Howard Community College Educational Foundation scholarships. All funds are administered by HCCEF, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Funds raised by the Farmers Feed the Hungry Christmas Parade in December 2017 * confirmed sponsors as of April 24, 2018 were distributed at the recent Howard County Farm Bureau Legislative Dinner. Photo: Alice Settle-Raskin The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 21 Ellicott City Retailer Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year

The U.S. Small Business Administra- Small Business Person Financial Services Champion tion (SBA) 2018 Maryland Small Business Tammy Beideman Andrew Hines Person of the Year is Tamara Beideman, Sweet Elizabeth Jane The Bank of Glen Burnie owner of Sweet Elizabeth Jane in Ellicott 8289 Main Street 101 Crain Highway, S.E. City. Founded in 2011, Sweet Elizabeth Ellicott City, MD 21043 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Jane offers home décor, apparel, accesso- ries and gifts. Minority-Owned Small Business Insurance Advocate Like many Louben Repke Mike Thomas others, Beide- Repke Fitness Lighthouse Insurance Services man was faced 8268 Veterans Highway, Suite 3 1119 MD Rte. 3 North with the after- Millersville, MD 21108 Gambrills, MD 21054 math of 2016’s Veteran-Owned Small Business “thousand-year Family-Owned Small Business Rising Star Student Entrepreneur Gordon Mumpower, Jr. storm” that Whitney & Scott Kerridge McKenzie & Gigi Crafton Commercial Insurance Managers dropped six Admiral Cleaners Bracket Ears 8170 Lark Brown Road, Suite 102 inches of rain 10 Taylor Avenue 10380 Old Columbia Road, Suite 102 Elkridge, MD 21075 in Historic Annapolis, MD 21401 Columbia, MD 21046 Ellicott City in 90 minutes, whisking away merchandise, fixtures and Radiant Hair Studio even her cash register. That beating would 8835 Columbia 100 Parkway have put most entrepreneurs on the ropes, but not Beideman; with the help of SBA Suite 17 • Columbia MD 21045 disaster recovery loans and other services, she rallied, rebuilt and came back better than ever. Kristen, Professional Stylist “Tammy’s perseverance and resource- fulness following the disaster are inspir- 443-398-4602 ing,” Baltimore District Director Steve

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ll funds raised through the Columbia Rotary club’s Annual William AJefferson Memorial Golf Benefit are used to support charitable projects elebrating 50 ogether within Howard County. Over the past C YEARS T 50 years, Columbia Rotary Club has donated more than $2 million to local nonprofits. Each year, the club contributes to: Howard County Community College Rotary Club of Columbia Rebuilding Together The Loan Closet Freestate Challenge Academy In addition, this past year, the club has provided funds to: The Columbia Rotary Club Camp Attaway Festival of the Arts Foundation Inc. First Tee of Howard County Golf Package Includes Head Start Summer Enrichment • Lunch Program Celebrating Our • Deluxe Supper (Turn House buffet) after golf Making Change • Cold drinks and snacks throughout the Over the years, the Columbia Rotary course Club has donated more than $2 st • Give aways at sign-up • Drawing for prizes milliion to local, Howard County 51 Golf nonprofits, including: Contest Package Includes • Adaptive Living Inc. • Boy Scouts of • two mulligans (use anywhere except on America • Bright Minds Foundation • prize shots) • Columbia Festival of the Arts • Community Benefit Action Council of Howard County Food Bank • three putts to qualify for $5,000 cash • Hole-in-one contest for a new Ford from • Disability Awareness Program • • Domestic Violence Center • FIDOS for Apple Ford Freedom • FIRN • Grassroots Crisis Center Join Us! • HC DrugFree • Healthy Families • Schedule • Help End Homeless of Howard County • Captain’s Choice Scramble, 18 holes 11 a.m. – Lunch • Hope Works • Howard County Headstart 12 p.m. – Shotgun Start Program • Howard County General Hospital Mon., September 10, 2018 5 p.m. – Drinks and Buffet Dinner and • Department of Psychiatry • Awards Ceremony • Howard County Police Unity Tour • Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club • Howard County Special Olympics • 11130 Willow Bottom Drive • Leadership Howard County • Life My Learning Center • Lindwood Children’s Columbia, Maryland 21044 Center • Recovery Works LLC • • Rouse Scholarship Program, HCC • Register Online at columbiarotary.org Success in Style • The Serenity Center • For More Information Contact Herb Moltzan • 443-570-3730 • [email protected] Voices for Children • • YMCA Howard County • Page 22 May 2018 The Business Monthly Helping to Make a Statement Let The Business Monthly Help You Reach Your Target Audience With 3 Great Advertising Opportunities

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Monthly We mean business … The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 23 Wills: The Cornerstone of Your Estate Plan

By John E. Day your property to a surviving spouse, a and other expenses. a portion of the property may be subject child, other relatives, friends, a trust, a The way in which estate taxes and to estate taxes if it is distributed to heirs If you care about what charity or anyone you choose. There are other expenses are divided among your other than your U.S. citizen spouse. happens to your money, some limits, however, on how you can dis- heirs is generally determined by state law, • Assets disposed of through a will are home and other property tribute property using a will. For instance, unless you direct otherwise in your will. To subject to probate. after you die, you need to do your spouse may have certain rights with ensure that the specific bequests you make Probate is the court-supervised process some estate planning. There respect to your property, regardless of the to your beneficiaries are not reduced by of administering and proving a will. Pro- are many tools you can use to achieve provisions of your will. Gifts through your taxes and other expenses, you can provide bate can be expensive and time-consum- your estate planning goals, but a will is will take the form of specific bequests in your will that these costs be paid from ing, and probate records are available to probably the most vital. (e.g., an heirloom, jewelry, furniture or your residuary estate. Or, you can specify the public. Several factors can affect the Even if you’re young or your estate is cash), general bequests (e.g., a percentage which assets should be used or sold to pay length of probate, including the size and modest, you should always have a legally of your property) or a residuary bequest of these costs. complexity of the estate, challenges to valid and up-to-date will. This is especial- what’s left after your other gifts. • Wills can create a testamentary trust. the will or its provisions, creditor claims ly important if you have minor children • Wills allow you to nominate a guard- You can create a trust in your will, against the estate, state probate laws, the because, in many states, your will is the ian for your minor children. known as a testamentary trust, that comes state court system and tax issues. only legal way you can name a guardian In many states, a will is your only into being when your will is probated. Owning property in more than one for them. means of stating who you want to act as Your will sets out the terms of the trust, state can result in multiple probate pro- Although a will doesn’t have to be legal guardian for your minor children if such as who the trustee is, who the bene- ceedings. This is known as ancillary drafted by an attorney to be valid, seeking you die. You can name a personal guard- ficiaries are, how the trust is funded, how probate. Generally, real estate is probated an attorney’s help can ensure that your will ian, who takes personal custody of the the distributions should be made and when in the state in which it is located, and accomplishes what you intend. children, and a property guardian, who the trust terminates. This can be especially personal property is probated in the state • Wills avoid intestacy. manages the children’s assets. This can important if you have a spouse or minor in which you are domiciled (i.e., reside) Probably the greatest advantage of a be the same person or different people. children who are unable to manage assets at the time of your death. will is that it allows you to avoid intestacy. The probate court has final approval, but or property themselves. • Will provisions can be challenged in That is, with a will you get to choose who courts usually will approve your choice • Wills can fund a living trust. court. will get your property, rather than leave it of guardian unless there are compelling A living trust is a trust that you create Although it doesn’t happen often, the up to state law. State intestate succession reasons not to. during your lifetime. If you have a living validity of your will can be challenged, laws, in effect, provide a will for you if • Wills allow you to nominate an exec- trust, your will can transfer any assets that usually by an unhappy beneficiary or a you die without one. This “intestate’s utor. were not transferred to the trust while you disinherited heir. Some common claims will” distributes your property, in general A will allows you to designate a person were alive. This is known as a pour-over include the following. terms, to your closest blood relatives in as your executor to act as your legal rep- will, because the will “pours over” your • You lacked testamentary capacity proportions dictated by law. resentative after your death. An executor estate to your living trust. when you signed the will. However, the state’s distribution may carries out many estate settlement tasks, • Wills can help minimize taxes. • You were unduly influenced by anoth- not be what you would have wanted. Intes- including locating your will, collecting Your will gives you the chance to min- er individual when you drew up the will. tacy also has other disadvantages, which your assets, paying legitimate creditor imize taxes and other costs. For instance, • The will was forged or was otherwise include the possibility that your estate will claims, paying any taxes owed by your if you draft a will that leaves your entire improperly executed. owe more taxes than it would if you had estate and distributing any remaining estate to your U.S. citizen spouse, none of • The will was revoked. created a valid will. assets to your beneficiaries. Like naming your property will be taxable when you • Wills distribute property according to a guardian, the probate court has final ap- die (if your spouse survives you) because John E. Day is a financial consultant with your wishes. proval but will usually approve whomever it is fully deductible under the unlimited LPL Financial Services, in Columbia. He Wills allow you to leave bequests you nominate. marital deduction. However, if your estate can be contacted at 410-290-1000, john. (gifts) to anyone you want. 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TEDCO Announces Executive Circle Gold award; and in Ellicott City to investment firm Greenspring Associates. Pasadena, to assist in expanding traditional Promotions, One Retirement The Bob and Ronna Group, who received signage and digital technology business Columbia-based TEDCO has an- the Chairman’s Circle Diamond award. EXIT Right Realty’s Tutt Daniel opportunities within the gaming and hospi- nounced leadership promotions. They in- In addition, the duo was ranked No. 38 Garners Award tality industry. She will focus on identifying clude Jennifer Hammaker, to vice president in units and No. 43 in gross commission EXIT Right Realty’s Terri Tutt Daniel and developing branding, identity, wayfind- of business development; Arti Santhanam, income among all Berkshire Hathaway was recently awarded PGCAR Bronze ing, operational and gaming floor signage. to director of MII, replacing Hammaker; affiliates in the country. Award by Prince George’s County Associ- Angela Singleton and McKeever (Mac) ation of Realtors (PGCAR). She sold more Hamilton Bank Adds Morgan Conwell, as new program managers for Hogan Appoints McChriston, Pardo than $3 million of product in 2017 from Hamilton Bank has hired Matthew TEDCO’s new Pre-Seed Fund; and Anne Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed five the firm’s Laurel office. Morgan as a commercial loan Balduzzi, who will begin an expanded role new commissioners to the Maryland Com- officer. Morgan will develop as director of advisory services. mission for Women. They include Brenda Grau Named Leadership in Law and manage business lending TEDCO also announced the retirement McChriston of Howard County, CEO and Winner by TDR and deposit relationships. He of Maryland Entrepreneurs Resource List principal of Spectrum HR Solutions; and Davis, Agnor, Rapaport has more than 12 years of Manager Linda Saffer. Roberta Pardo of Anne Arundel County, an & Skalny, of Columbia, has commercial banking experience and is a artist who has lived in Maryland since 2000. announced that Angela Grau former U.S. Marine. CFAAC Announces Leadership has been selected by The Daily Transition Two Howard Residents Record as a 2018 Leadership MES Names Harris Board Treasurer Melissa Curtin, president and CEO Awarded by MSAC in Law winner. The top winner of this The Maryland Environmental Service of the Community Foundation of Anne The Maryland State Arts Council year’s awards will be announced at the (MES) named Michael Harris as treasurer Arundel County (CFAAC), is transitioning (MSAC) has awarded $225,000 to 78 celebration event on May 17, at the Hilton of the MES Board of Directors. He cur- from her executive role with the CFAAC Maryland artists, from a group of 367 ap- Baltimore BWI Airport. rently serves as MES managing director after nearly three years of service. She will plicants, through the 2018 Individual Art- of finance. Previously, Harris served as continue to provide professional support as ist Awards (IAA). The 2018 IAA awardees Mount View’s Zhang Wins director of finance for a nonprofit that a consultant; her last day on the job will include Howard Countians Byung Kang, Spelling Bee provided mental health services. be June 30. for non-classical music-solo performance; Mount View Middle School and Nakeya Cook, for photography. eighth-grader Alan Zhang recently won Hunt Joins impactHR Berkshire Hathaway Cites Local the Maryland State Geography Bee. Zhang Columbia-based im- Award Winners Glover to Lead TEDCO’s Seed competed against 101 students to win the pactHR has hired Janette Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Investment Funds competition. More than 4,600 students Hunt as senior consultant. PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fast- TEDCO has announced that Frank from across the United States and its ter- She has more than 20 years’ est-growing real estate brokerages, has Glover has joined the team as the lead ritories competed in National Geographic experience in organizational announced its top sales executives in its director of the Seed Investment Funds State Geography Bees. development, C-suite support Columbia and Ellicott City offices. and as an associate of the Maryland and relationship building, and previously Top honors in Columbia went to Din Venture Fund. Prior to joining TEDCO, Bass Joins Gable served as director of human resources for Khaled, who received the Chairman’s Glover was an associate at global venture Michele Bass has joined Gable, of a Maryland-based federal contractor. Page 24 May 2018 The Business Monthly HCC 5K Challenge Jumpstarts Healthy Lifestyles

Cathleen Smith enjoyed her son’s en- wellness and team-building event that The HCC 5K Challenge Race differs gagement party last summer, but did not raises funds for student scholarships. from other races as it specifically targets like the photos of herself at the event. Smith, who had never run a race be- businesses, with sponsorships ranging “I knew I had to do something,” she fore, eagerly joined in. from $750 to $5,000. All employees of said. “I needed something to push me On Oct. 14, she and her co-workers sponsoring companies have an opportunity toward a healthier lifestyle.” will return for the fifth annual race, where to partake in bi-weekly group training Around the same time, Smith learned they’ll be joined by more than 500 em- runs and educate themselves on topics that her employer, COPT, a real estate ployees from 50 area businesses. They’ll that improve participants’ health and investment trust company, was putting not only run, but complete a number of wellness. Race participants also receive a together teams for Howard Community challenges on their way to the finish line 90-day Columbia Association (CA) family College’s (HCC) 5K Challenge Race, a and celebration village. membership as an added benefit. The Howard Community College Educational Foundation (HCCEF), which organizes the race and works in partner- ship with CA, announced that, for the first time Havtech will be the presenting sponsor. Lifestyle Changes Smith will participate in one of three teams at COPT and is excited for training to begin in August. She lost 30 pounds Cathleen Smith, a member of one of the since training for last year’s event and has COPT teams is training for the Challenge. remained committed to her fitness rituals since. She continues to walk and run, and laugh. competes in no less than five FitBit chal- “I stuck with it and never looked lenges weekly. She cut out sugary drinks back,” she said. “I saw the same in many and changed her eating habits — “At least of my co-workers, as well. Just a real Monday through Friday,” she said with a positive experience. We were all part of COPT has three teams participating in the 2018 5K Challenge Race. a team, and it was nice to do something like this, motivate each other, outside of the office. “I’m much [healthier] today because of it,” said Smith. “It was a first step in Fighting Back Against losing the weight and getting healthy. I’ll continue to do this as long as I can.” The majority of the COPT team mem- bers, like Smith, were not runners when Tax Identity Theft they signed up, said Elisa Wolf, principal analyst at COPT. “Couch to 5K was huge for them,” Wolf said. “In promoting the race, we say By Gary S. Williams to keep tabs on your credit report. Credit Now What? you don’t have to be a runner. Show up and monitoring services will alert you when a Once your SSN has been compro- cross the finish line. It’s not you on your When it comes to filing new line of credit is attempted, but they mised, it cannot be canceled or changed. own; you’ve got a whole group supporting our tax returns, we all have will also monitor existing accounts and But what you can do? Take the following you. Many of those people want to do the to put in the time and effort notify you of any changes. Many also offer steps to protect yourself from the fraudu- race again this year.” to complete every form lent use of your SSN going forward. recovery assistance services, monetary and accurately and according to • Notify Authorities legal assistance, and insurance that covers the instructions. But even if we do every- The faster you take action, the better. expert consulting regarding identity theft. Coming Around Again thing by the book, a tax identity thief still In addition to filing a complaint with the • Look Around Suzanne Parrish, lease and billing ad- may file a fraudulent return in your name. Federal Trade Commission and notifying Your situation may run its course and ministrator at COPT, ran her first HCC 5K Unfortunately, this happens all too often; the Social Security Administration, be go away for a couple of years. Unfortu- last year. She said many of her co-workers in fact, despite having prevented more than sure to call the IRS Identity Protection nately, you are likely to have another issue kept up their healthy lifestyle, but admits 787,000 fraudulent tax returns in 2016, the Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490 to report considering that your SSN is in the hands she has slipped. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) paid out the theft. of at least one identity thief. As such, you “I lost 12 pounds,” she said. “I felt $239 million in “suspect” refunds. • Form 14039 must always stay aware. more energized.” But she lost her moti- So, what steps should you take if you Submit IRS Form 14039 (i.e., the vation during the winter holidays and is find yourself a victim of tax identity theft? Identify Theft Affidavit), so that the IRS The Future excited to start training again, and this To help answer this question, consider time, keep it up. is aware that your future returns may be As mentioned earlier, credit monitor- how cyber criminals obtain your personal “I just felt really good while training at risk. ing will help you keep tabs on your credit. information. for this race,” Parrish said. “I don’t like • Use a PIN You may also want to file your taxes as to sweat, but I got used to it. The Colum- Once you’ve been identified by the soon as possible each year to avoid another bia Association Trainers are excellent. How It Happens IRS that you have been an identity theft fraudulent filing. They’re really into it.” Cyber criminals can obtain your per- victim, you can apply for an Identity Pro- Finally, remember that the IRS will Aside from the camaraderie and health sonal information in a number of ways, tection PIN. This six-digit PIN, provided never contact you electronically and benefits, Wolf says COPT likes its employ- including the following. by the IRS, must be used for your future almost never over the phone. It always ees to support HCC. • Posing as an IRS representative and tax returns in order for them to be accept- communicates via letters sent through the “It’s important to support what’s in procuring information via phone or e-mail ed. U.S. Postal Service. If you do receive a your backyard ­[and] develop a higher • Sending phishing e-mails • Credit Bureaus phone call from someone saying that s/ educated workforce for Howard County,” • Stealing your W-2 from your mailbox Report the fraud to one of the three ma- he is from the IRS, hang up and call your she said. • Accessing personal information over jor credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion local IRS office directly. In its first four years, the race has non-secure Wi-Fi networks or Equifax), and place an alert on your raised just more than $300,000. The HCC To fraudulently file taxes, a thief needs credit report. When you file a report with Gary S. Williams, CFP, CRPC, AIF, is Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non- your name, Social Security number (SSN), one bureau, it is legally required to alert president and founder of Williams Asset profit that supports HCC and its students, and date of birth. From there, s/he easily the other two. A fraud alert on your credit Management, in Columbia. He can be expects to raise an additional $100,000 for can falsify “your” W-2 information in the report will require potential creditors or contacted at 410-740-0220, Gary@Wil- student scholarships through this year’s hopes of claiming a refund. You — the lenders to contact you directly and obtain liamsAsset.com and www.WilliamsAsset- Challenge Race. The scholarships, made taxpayer — won’t find out about the fraud permission before opening a new line of Management.com. For information about possible by sponsoring businesses, greatly until you receive notification from the IRS credit. his book, “The Art of Retirement” (with impact the lives of HCC students. that your real tax return has been rejected. • Credit Monitoring the foreword by NFL Legend Ronnie Lott), By then, the damage has been done. With credit monitoring, you’ll be able visit www.theartofretirement.org. See HCC 5K Challenge, page 25 The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 25

18th & 21st, slated to open on the ground The new option will save money in floor in May. printing and courier costs. Commercial and residential developers that plan on MDOT SHA to Improve Route 1 at building projects adjacent to MDOT Kit Kat Road SHA-maintained roads (state numbered The Maryland Department of Trans- routes and interstates) are required to portation State Highway Administration submit plans and, in some cases, traffic Grace Completes Albemarle The $3.9 million project will add an (MDOT SHA) is starting a project to impact studies to obtain a permit to access Polyolefin Catalysts Business eastbound left turn lane on Route 214 improve the intersection of U.S. Route the road. In the past, this involved many Acquisition for $416M (also known as Central Avenue) and a 1 (Washington Boulevard) and Kit Kat pages of documents that were produced Columbia-based W. R. Grace & Co. southbound right turn lane on Loch Hav- Road, in Elkridge. This $1.3 million and subsequently reviewed by the MDOT completed the $416 million acquisition en Road. The intersection is a well-known project is expected to be completed by SHA Access Management review teams. of the Polyolefin Catalysts business of bottleneck for citizens who commute to spring 2019. To begin the process, commercial Albemarle Corp. The acquired business and from the peninsula. Crews will widen the roadway, ex- and residential developers, and their con- primarily develops and manufactures pro- tending the right turn lane on northbound tractors, can go to www.roads.maryland. prietary and custom-manufactured sin- Icelandair Increases Service From Route 1 to Kit Kat Road, and replace the gov and click “Business.” Once on the gle-site catalysts, as well as metallocenes BWI Marshall existing flashing light with a full traffic page, click “Permits”; the first option is and activators used in the production of Icelandair will increase seasonal signal at the intersection, which will “Access Management/Permits.” plastic resins. service from BWI Thurgood Marshall offer pedestrian crossings. Additionally, During the last five years, Grace has Airport with an extended schedule, now crews will construct a new entrance for TEDCO’s mdPACE Program invested more than $1 billion in polyole- operating four days a week, on Mondays, the flea market on Route 1 and add ADA Announces Consulting Engagement fin catalysts and process technology, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, compliant sidewalks within the project With BondTrue now has the broadest portfolio of poly- through Jan. 6, 2019. limits. TEDCO, of Columbia, has announced olefin catalyst technologies of any cata- Earlier this year, Icelandair added the Although most work will take place a strategic partnership through its md- lysts producer. The acquisition includes first of 16 new 737 MAX aircraft to its behind a concrete barrier, motorists can PACE program with innovative medical production plants in Baton Rouge, La., growing fleet, giving it the flexibility to expect single lane closures Mondays device company BondTrue. Designed and and Yeosu, South Korea; research and operate more efficiently from 23 North through Fridays between 9 a.m. and 3 patented by plastic surgeon Dr. David development, and pilot plant capabilities; American gateways. As Icelandair con- p.m. MDOT SHA’s contractor, Congres- Zachary Martin, BondTrue automates and an extensive portfolio of intellectual tinues to grow, the airline continues to sional Contracting, of Potomac, will use the process of surgical incisions and clo- property. offer more flexibility and more options temporary barrier wall, cones, barrels sures. The result is a fast, precise surgical to Iceland and beyond along with gate- and message boards to guide the nearly wound that can be rapidly approximated Schuh to Include $3M in Property to-gate Wi-Fi, a new fare structure and 28,500 vehicles per day safely through and repaired. This significantly reduces Tax Relief in Budget seats with more legroom. the work zone. surgical times and costs, while ensuring Anne Arundel County Executive the most efficient wound repair. Steve Schuh announced that his fiscal CareFirst to Invest $1.5 Million in RackTop Systems, Ethos Announce a “BondTrue represents the type of 2019 budget proposal will include $3 Substance Abuse Programs New Partnership IP and technology that, combined with million in property tax relief. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Fulton-based RackTop Systems, a our expertise, has qualities to become Under the proposal, Anne Arundel (CareFirst), the region’s largest nonprofit provider of Software-Defined Storage a FDA cleared device and have broad County citizens would see their property insurer, plans to award $1.5 million embedded with advanced security, en- applications,” said George Davis, CEO taxes reduced by $1.5 million. Home- during the next two years to programs cryption and compliance; and Ethos, of TEDCO. “Our goal with this program owners would see their property tax rate increasing access to substance use dis- one of the largest independent providers is to guide medical device developers lowered to $0.902, which is $0.002 under order services — including efforts to of unified communications and voice, like BondTrue to commercialization and the $0.904 projected property tax cap. combat opioid addiction — in Maryland; document and data solutions worldwide, ultimately make a sustained economic Public safety employees who live in the Washington, D.C.; and Northern Virginia. have announced a new partnership. impact here in Maryland.” county would be able to obtain a $2,500 According to the Centers for Disease Under the agreement, Ethos will serve credit on their property taxes in addition Control, the rate of drug-induced death as RackTop’s primary distributor in the Merkle Enhances Its Innovation to the proposed property tax rate cut. has increased dramatically since 1999, United Kingdom, making RackTop’s data Cloud, Powered by Adobe If enacted, the property tax cut would accounting for more than 19.7 deaths management and orchestration solution Experience Cloud be the first below the tax cap in more per 100,000 people in the U.S., making available to the U.K. market for the first Columbia-based Merkle, a technol- than a decade. The county executive will it the leading cause of accidental death time. RackTop’s BrickStor product offers ogy-enabled, data-driven performance formally include the funding proposal in the country. Regional statistics show an all-in-one data storage and manage- marketing agency, has announced the in his fiscal 2019 budget on May 1. The that opioid overdoses have increased ment platform to protect government launch of the Merkle Innovation Cloud proposal is subject to County Council in CareFirst’s service area, including a data from cyberattacks while meeting (MIC) 2.0, which demonstrates the inte- approval. 103% increase in opioid overdose deaths regulatory compliance requirements. The gration of marketing technologies with in Washington, D.C., and a 70% increase platform enables companies to create people-based data to drive personalized Schuh to Include Route 214 Road in Maryland, between 2015–16. shared, distributed storage resources, customer experiences. It is powered by Improvement Project in Budget Proposals must be submitted online reducing cost and complexity, optimizing Adobe Experience Cloud. Anne Arundel County Executive and completed no later than 11:59 p.m. operations and improving security. It also leverages capabilities that are Steve Schuh announced that his fiscal on Friday, May 11. While CareFirst is In addition, RackTop’s myRack or- powered by Adobe Sensei, an artificial 2019 budget proposal will include fund- accepting applications that address sub- chestration framework is an easy-to-use intelligence and machine learning frame- ing for road improvements to the intersec- stance use disorders across the continuum platform for enterprises and organizations work, including Smart Tags for automatic tion of Route 214 and Loch Haven Road, of care, preference will be given to those to manage on-premises and cloud data understanding of images and content in on the Mayo Peninsula in Edgewater. programs increasing access to outpatient and storage, forecast future storage utili- Adobe Experience Manager, anomaly care with medication-assisted treatment. zation and review compliance. detection in Adobe Analytics Cloud, and automated, real-time personalization in Crown Castle to Relocate to MDOT SHA Streamlines Adobe Target. HCC 5K Challenge One Merriweather in Downtown Construction Application Process from page 24 Columbia State-owned businesses can submit XPERTECHS Adds Paragon The Howard Hughes Corp. (HHC) construction plans, traffic impact studies Bioservices to Client Roster has announced that Crown Castle, the and other documents electronically, a Paragon Bioservices, a good manu- Everyone Wins nation’s largest provider of shared com- new feature of the Maryland Depart- facturing practices (GMP) development “It’s a win-win for all involved,” said munications infrastructure, will expand ment of Transportation State Highway and manufacturing services company that Matt D’Amico, chair of the HCC 5K Chal- its Maryland presence to Downtown Administration (MDOT SHA) Access produces biopharmaceuticals such as re- lenge Race Committee, HCCEF board Columbia’s Merriweather District. Its Management improvement process. member and senior principal at Design corporate office will relocate to One See Business Briefs, page 26 Collective. Merriweather, a new office building in the “Employees build relationships with 391-acre core of Columbia that is being each other and have the opportunity to developed and built by HHC. facebook.com/BizMonthly network with other sponsors, all while Crown Castle is scheduled to move exercising and learning about wellness in as early as June and will occupy ap- The and a healthy lifestyle,” said D’Amico. proximately 31,000 square feet on all of “Companies have a healthier, happier and the fourth floor, and a portion of the third more productive workforce. HCC students floor, of the eight-story, 200,000-square- Monthly have more scholarship dollars available foot office building. to help them complete their educational The Merriweather District’s One goals. Merriweather is located on the corner of “That’s the biggest win of all,” he said. Little Patuxent and Broken Land park- ways, and features almost 10,000 square For more information about the race, visit feet of retail space on the ground floor. www.bizmonthly.com @bizmonthly howardcc.edu/hccchallenge or contact The building’s lead tenant is MedStar the college’s development office at 443- Health, with Wecker Hospitality Group’s 518-1970. restaurant, Cured, and modern speakeasy, Page 26 May 2018 The Business Monthly

has requested a full report on or before lows players to review their stroke, track Annapolis City Hall Unveils Art Business Briefs, March 31, 2019. stats and work with a coach to improve Exhibit, Yumi Hogan Attends from page 25 their game. The system is currently in- Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, Mobern Among Maryland stalled on one court, with plans to expand Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan and combinant viral vectors, next generation Companies to Garner DOC to additional courts. the Art in Public Places Commission vaccines, hard-to-express recombinant Training Grant unveiled the latest art exhibit in City Hall proteins and oncolytic viruses, has se- Eight Maryland companies have been Northrop Realty’s Annapolis Office on April 23 during an opening reception. lected XPERTECHS, of Ellicott City, to awarded a total of more than $110,000 in Relocates The gallery is located in the foyer of An- design and implement a new proactive in- training grants from the Maryland De- Northrop Realty has relocated its napolis City Hall’s 1st floor, 160 Duke of formation technology (IT) support system partment of Commerce (DOC) that will Annapolis office location from Eastport Gloucester Street, Annapolis, and will run through its managed services package. help them increase production and boost to 900 Bestgate Road, Suite 100, across until May 31. Once the system is fully implement- efficiency, including Mobern Lighting, of the street from Westfield Shoppingtown The show, entitled “New Homeland,” ed, XPERTECHS will be able to mon- Jessup. Through funding provided by the (Annapolis Mall) with access to Interstate is from Korean-born American artist itor Paragon’s network remotely, 24/7, DOC’s Partnership for Workforce Quality 97 and Route 50. Sunhee Kim Jung. Jung was selected by and provide key IT functions such as (PWQ) program, the companies collec- The new, larger office space will cov- the United States Department of State’s help desk, problem remediation, remote tively will be able to send 300 employees er 2,925 square feet and support Northrop Art in Embassy Program for the third backup, patch management, anti-virus/ to training sessions to learn new skillsets Realty’s established presence in Annapo- time in 2016. Her work has appeared spyware protection, Internet security and and train on advanced equipment. lis and throughout Anne Arundel County. in numerous embassies and galleries in content filtering. The PWQ program was established Twelve full-time real estate agents and an Europe and Asia. She is an instructor and in 1989 to invest in workforce training, administrative staff member will work lecturer with Anne Arundel Community Kittleman Forms Task Force to particularly in the manufacturing and from the new office. Northrop is planning College and a board member of the Arts Recommend Locations for Potential technology fields. After not receiving additional future expansion from Annap- Council Anne Arundel County. For more Elkridge High funding for a number of years, the pro- olis and other locations. information and to see images of her Howard County Executive Allan Kit- gram was recapitalized with $1 million in collection, visit www.sunheekimjung. tleman created a task force to advise him Maryland Commerce’s fiscal 2018 budget Arundel Seeks Applicants for GCP com. on potential locations to build a future high and was part of Gov. Larry Hogan’s 2017 Citizen Advisory Committee school in Elkridge, charging the group Maryland Jobs Initiative. Companies The Anne Arundel County Office Fox 5 to Broadcast Live From Laurel with finding potential sites and determin- with qualified training projects will be of Planning & Zoning is seeking appli- WTTG-TV Fox 5, of Washington, ing the costs and unique requirements for reimbursed up to 50% of the cost. cants for the General Development Plan will broadcast live from two locations each site. Kittleman said those potential (GDP) Citizen Advisory Committee. The in Laurel on Friday, June 1, from 6–11 sites will include the previously discussed Long Reach Tennis Club Opens 13-member commission will be respon- a.m. The two locations are Towne Centre Troy Park location; however, Rockburn The state-of-the-art Long Reach sible for providing input to the Office of at Laurel, behind the traffic circle and Branch Park will not be considered. Tennis Club has opened in Columbia. A Planning & Zoning as it begins drafting backing to Regal Cinemas, which will be Kittleman has named Elkridge resi- Columbia Association (CA) facility, it is the 2019 plan. The application is avail- the main stage (with the road closed for dent Sandy Roschli to head the task force. located at 6180 Old Dobbin Lane, near able at aacounty.org/Plan2040 and can be a street party); and Laurel Lakes, at the Other members are Jose De La Mar, Long Reach High School, and features emailed to [email protected]. Kay Harrison/Robert Burton Stage and Ananta Hejeebu, Robert Judge, Leslie six indoor, climate-controlled courts, with The deadline for application is May the Lake House. The public is invited, Kornreich, Julie Merson, Kristy Mumma, energy-efficient lighting. 15. The committee will begin meeting in and marching bands, cheerleaders and Dawn Popp, David Sciamarelli and Becki The facility also features PlaySight July. For more information about Anne high school sports teams will be on hand. Vivrette. Renee Kamen, manager of the Smart Court technology, which includes Arundel County’s General Development Nonprofits and businesses that wish to Howard County Public School System’s cameras that can make line calls for the Plan, go to: www.aacounty.org/Plan2040. pitch a tent and participate may contact Office of School Planning, and Andrew players, as well as cameras that allow the Fox 5 Digital Sales Manager George Howard, of the Office of the County Ex- players to live-stream matches online or Chesapeake Urology Butterfield at George.butterfield@foxtv. ecutive, will serve as advisers. Kittleman through a mobile app. The technology al- Expands to Tennessee com or 202-895-3053. Chesapeake Urology Associates (CUA), which operates 25 medical offices FAI Taking New Approach With and 17 Accreditation Association for Am- Surging Senior Population Howard Honors bulatory Health Care (AAAHC)-certified Columbia-based FAI Wealth Man- ambulatory surgery centers in central agement has announced the release of its Businesses, Communities Maryland, has formed a partnership with free e-book series, “Caring for Our Aging Tennessee Urology Associates (TUA), Parents.” The e-books were developed by based in Knoxville, Tenn. TUA’s 18 Mark Stinson, principal and senior advis- Going ‘Green’ urologists serve patients at 11 locations er for FAI, in response to the dramatic rise in Knoxville and surrounding counties. in the number of older adults, as well as CUA is in the process of expanding its the subsequent growth of family members At Howard County’s 11th annual for training purposes. independent practice model to urology GreenFest in late April, the county’s De- The Green Community Leadership as caregivers. groups across the nation. Designed as a resource for the “sand- partment of Public Works’ Bureau of Envi- Award recognizes groups and organiza- “We are very enthusiastic about the ronmental Services announced the winners tions that demonstrate efforts, projects wich generation” — which is composed opportunity that this partnership with of people raising and supporting children of its inaugural Business Recycling and or programs that help protect Howard CUA brings to our practice,” said Dr. Lee Waste Reduction and Green Community County’s natural environment and pre- while caring for aging parents — the Congleton, president of Tennessee Urolo- three-part e-book series offers guidance Leadership awards program. serve its resources. This year’s winners of gy. “Their significant financial resources In the Business Recycling and Waste the Green Community Leadership Award and valuable information to help navigate and depth of operational knowledge will life transitions experienced in one’s 60s, Reduction award category, which recog- were as follows. allow us to expand our range of clinical Emmanuel United Methodist Church: 70s and 80s, and end-of-life care. nizes Howard County businesses for their • services as well as broaden our geograph- recycling and waste reduction efforts, the With the help of its “Green Team,” the ic reach within Tennessee.” winners were as follows. church has eliminated its use of dispos- BGE Named 2018 Environmental Champion by MSI • BA Auto Care: The company devel- able food service ware and has conducted Howard Continues Streak With BGE has been awarded the 2018 oped a technique to capture the motor energy audits of its building, as well as Excellence in Financial Environmental Champion designation by oil that typically clings to the sides of oil facilitates audits for its members. The Reporting Award Market Strategies International (MSI) for bottles, significantly reducing the amount church is also entirely powered by wind- Howard County has again earned a dedication to supporting the environment of oil discarded as trash. sourced energy. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence and for the performance of environmental • DSM Nutritional Products: Employ- • Howard EcoWorks: In 2017, it in Financial Reporting from the Govern- programs. ees started an office food scrap collection launched its “Ellicott City: Soak It Up” ment Finance Officers Association of the To become an Environmental Cham- program. Employees collect roughly 25 campaign. Geared toward encouraging United States and Canada, continuing its pion, an energy company needs to pounds of food scraps a week, which is individual action for stormwater reduction streak of 42 years. The professional group demonstrate its support for the environ- turned into compost. on private property in the Tiber Hudson has honored the county for excellence in ment by promoting clean energy and • Howard County Conservancy: the watershed, the goal of the campaign is to following generally accepted accounting environmental causes, encouraging envi- Conservancy eveloped an initiative to convert 700 acres of turf grass to native principles in the Comprehensive Annual ronmentally-friendly fleets and buildings, reduce the amount of single-use plastics landscape to improve stormwater control. Financial Report (CAFR) submission for and consistently seeking ways to protect in its waste stream. At its events, the Con- • Roger Carter Community Center: fiscal 2017. the environment. Exelon’s ComEd and servancy eliminated the use of single-use The center approaches its LEED Silver The CAFR is an official financial PECO were also recognized by MSI with plastics and now encourages outside certification as a launching point for other statement of record issued by the county the same designation. organizations using the facility to use of environmentally conscious programs. It each fiscal year. It includes statements of reusable items. regularly hosts community clean-ups, pro- special revenue, capital projects, enter- HCGH Receives an ‘A’ for Patient • Taylor Service Co.: The company vides a variety of recycling opportunities to prise, internal service and trust, agency Safety From Leapfrog has adopted various strategies to provide the public, maintains a composting program and general funds. The independently-au- The Leapfrog Group, a national non- recycling and reuse opportunities for its and has conducted internal waste audits. dited report also provides information on profit health care ratings organization, employees and building tenants. It donates For more information on this year’s long-term obligations and fixed assets, released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety reusable building materials to local non- award winners and other recognized Work including infrastructure, and statistical Grades, assigning letter grades to hos- profits and allows Howard County’s Fire Green Howard businesses, visit www. charts on multi-year tax collection and and Police departments use of its buildings WorkGreenHoward.org. assessable base figures. See Business Briefs, page 27 The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 27

Tower Car Buying Service, an online car ergy use intensity has decreased by Business Briefs, buying service, powered by TrueCar. 20%, while its carbon footprint has from page 26 In 2017, 1,871 TFCU members been reduced by more than half. purchased a vehicle using the Tower pitals nationwide based on performance Car Buying Service, and of those, 1,088 Hogan Invites Chefs to in preventing medical errors, infections financed auto loans with the credit union. Submit Recipes for ‘Buy and other harms. Howard County General Tower also received a second award from Local’ Cookout Hospital (HCGH) was among the 750 Frost for having more than 100 auto sales Gov. Larry Hogan is inviting facilities awarded an “A” for its commit- in at least one month during 2017; it had chefs who use local Maryland ment to keeping patients safe and meeting more than 100 auto sales in 10 out of 12 ingredients to submit original rec- the highest safety standards in the U.S. months last year. Members who buy new David Mercer, right, and Sean Mercer, left, ipes for the governor’s Buy Local HCGH previously received an “A” rating cars have saved an average of $3,383 off of Frost Financial, presented the award Cookout, which will be held at Govern- in fall 2017. the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. to Tower’s Senior Vice President, Chief ment House, in Annapolis, on July 19. Developed under the guidance of Lending Officer Barry Stricklin, center; Recipes must be submitted by May 18, a Blue Ribbon National Expert Panel, Weis Market in Oakland Mills to Manager of Consumer E-Lending Erica and include products from at least one the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Close Thomas, far left; and E-Lending Specialist Maryland farmer, waterman or other producer. uses 27 measures of publicly available Cedar Realty Trust, the owner of the Linda Basdeo, far right. hospital safety data to assign A, B, C, Oakland Mills Village Center, has issued The cookout promotes the statewide D and F grades to more than 2,500 U.S. a statement confirming that Weis Market EPA Awards CA wWth Energy Star Buy Local Challenge Week (July 21–29), hospitals twice per year. It is calculated will close on June 1. No replacement Certificate of Recognition during which all Marylanders are encour- by patient safety experts, peer reviewed, grocer has been named. However, Cedar Columbia Association (CA) has been aged to eat at least one local product each fully transparent and free to the public. it has “had interest from other prospects recognized by the U.S. Environmental day of the week. Original recipes will be To see HCGH’s full grade, visit www. and [it is] confident [it] will find a re- Protection Agency (EPA) with an Energy selected based on simplicity, creativity, hospitalsafetygrade.org. placement within the next few months,” Star Certificate of Recognition for its in- availability of ingredients, geographic said Oakland Mills Board of Directors tegration of energy management practices representation and maximum use of local TFCU Again Named Credit Union Chairman Jonathan Edelson. into daily operations and its promotion of ingredients. Recipes and bios of team Partner of the Year On the up side, Dunkin’ Donuts will energy efficiency in the community. members may be published in the Mary- Tower Federal Credit Union (TFCU) be taking over the former Columbia Bank CA became an Energy Star Partner land Department of Agriculture’s “2018 has been named Credit Union Partner of site, Metro PCS will move into the former and created a formal energy management Maryland Buy Local Cookout Recipes” the Year by Frost Financial Services for location of the dry cleaners and the Farm- program in 2012. Since, CA has worked cookbook. For more information, contact the third consecutive year. The recogni- er’s Market is set to begin its new season aggressively to reduce its energy usage Karen Fedor at karen.fedor@maryland. tion is due to the continued success of the on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. and greenhouse gas emissions. CA’s en- gov or 410-841-5773.

Komen Maryland Moving Race for items: blankets, non-perishable foods, Journey Leadership Program for the Cure to Columbia Gateway family plans, pet supplies, etc. For more Howard Middle Girls Now Includes Susan G. Komen Maryland has an- information, including tips and a checklist Seventh-Graders nounced that the organization will host its of recommended items, visit www.ready- Maryland Leadership Workshops, 26th Annual Race for the Cure in Colum- setgood.org. a division of Leadership Maryland, is bia, on Saturday, Oct. 13. The new location expanding its 2018 Journey program for in central Maryland offers an opportunity Free KidsDay Event on Saturday, Howard County middle school girls to for the event to grow and to attract new June 9, at Columbia SportsPark include girls who are rising into seventh participants from a broader region. KidsDay — the annual wel- grade, in addition to grades eight and “The work Komen Maryland has done come-to-summer event for kids hosted by nine. Registration for Journey is available across the state has been nothing short Columbia Association (CA) — returns on online at www.mlw.org and closes May of life-changing for many people,” said Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15. Executive Director for Komen Maryland Columbia SportsPark, 5453 Harpers Farm Journey will take place July 15–21 Michael Jessup. “Through events like Road, toward the back of the Harper’s at UMBC. During this unique residential the Race for the Cure and our generous Choice Village Center. program, each student identifies her own donors, we have been able to invest $28 Mini-golf and all-you-can-bat batting leadership skills, strengths and weak- million in local breast cancer programs cage sessions will be free for all kids ages nesses in a supportive and fun environ- that provide critical support as well as con- 12 and younger, as well as all CA Fit & ment that fosters increased self-esteem tribute more than $11 million to national Play, Play, 5Day Golf &Play, and Golf Fit and confidence. Journey graduates are research.” & Play members of any age. Non-mem- equipped with leadership skills, tools and pretation of the exotic artistic period. She The Komen Maryland Race for the bers and other CA members ages 13 and motivation to enhance their schools and works mostly in charcoal, pastel and ink. Cure is one of the largest single-day older will pay a fee. KidsDay is free and communities. fundraisers in the state and is consistently open to the public. Preregistration is This program includes workshops Kittleman Seeks Members for Board ranked as a top charitable event in the met- requested at ColumbiaAssociation.org/ focusing on topics such as empower- of Health ro area by the Baltimore Business Journal. kidsday. ment and motivation, communication, Howard County Executive Allan Kit- It is expected to attract 5,000 participants decision-making skills, self-awareness tleman is seeking one health professional, this year, and the fundraising goal for the Americana Recital at St. Louis and building healthy relationships; group one mental health professional and one event is $850,000. Registration is open at Church, Clarksville, May 11 projects for girls to apply and get feedback substance use disorders professional in- www.komenmd.org/marylandrace. Violinist Destiny Mermagen and on their leadership and interpersonal terested in serving on the county’s Board pianist Heather Adelsberger will perform skills; small group interactions between of Health. ‘Ready? Set? Good!’ Encourages a 19th-century program featuring the staff and girls to address specific areas of Composed of 11 members, the board Emergency Preparedness Planning at second violin sonata of Charles Ives — individual growth and identify an action must include one environmental health Home known as “The Walt Whitman of Amer- plan for post-site implementation; and professional; three health professionals, Extreme weather, power outages and ican sound” — and Henri Vieuxtemps’ recreational activities and team-building one of which may be a veterinarian; and other disasters happen every day around “American Bouquet,” a virtuosic suite games. seven members from the general public. the world. Residents in the Baltimore based on American folk tunes, at 7:30 Scholarships are available. For more Those representing the general public region are encouraged to prepare at home p.m. on Friday, May 11, at St. Louis information, call Anita Durall Anderson must meet one of the following qualifi- before an emergency occurs. “Ready? Set? Church, Clarksville. at 301-444-8623. cations. Good!” is a call-to-action emergency pre- Widely known as one of America’s • At least two may not have profession- paredness campaign through the Baltimore most important composers, Ives was able Asad Brings Mysteries of the Taj al or administrative training in the health Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). to “write pieces in traditional European Dynasty to Artists’ Gallery occupations; The campaign encourages people style, but with an American accent,” Sadaf Asad is exhibiting a group of • At least two may have had profession- to, at a minimum, put aside a portable, according to NPR. Violinist Mermagen paintings that highlight the beautiful and al or administrative training in the health battery-powered radio, flashlight and one said Vieuxtemps’ pieces, composed in the intricate artistic style of the Mughal Taj occupations, but have not worked as a gallon of water per person, per day, to 1850s and inspired by American popular Dynasty, which ruled most of the Indian health professional in the past five years; help get them through those first critical music and Irish immigrants, “showcase a subcontinent from the late 7th century to • At least one shall have professional hours when basic services are down. The lot of other virtuosic melodies and tunes.” the early 18th century. This area included experience in mental health; and campaign targets homeowners, heads of No tickets are required for the free what is today Asad’s native Pakistan. The • At least one shall have professional households, moms, dads, caregivers and concert, which is the final performance show runs until May 27. experience in substance use disorders. families to prepare for an emergency of the St. Louis Concert & Artist Series Asad has been influenced by the cul- Board members serve five-year terms before one happens. 2017–18 season. For more information, tural and artistic life the Mughals brought and are responsible for the health and “Ready? Set? Good!” also encourages see www.stlconcertseries.org or call 410- to India; the jewel colors and interesting sanitary interests of the people of Howard residents to use a checklist to prepare other 531-6040. patterns in her work represent Asad’s inter- See Nonprofit, page 28 Page 28 May 2018 The Business Monthly

ardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/ student in a public or private Howard forming artists vying for the title of Ris- Nonprofit News Boards or call the Howard County Health County school, have an interest in women’s ing Star and a professional development from page 27 Department at 410-313-6300. equality and be able to attend the commis- award of $5,000 won by pianist Junghoon County. With the exception of December, sion’s meetings. The meetings are held Park. July and August, board meetings are Kittleman Seeks Student Member for the second Tuesday of each month from 7 Then the 2017 Howie Awards were held the fourth Tuesday of each month Howard’s Commission for Women to 9 p.m. in the Gateway Building, 6751 presented to Ric Ryder (Outstanding at 6 p.m. in the administrative offices of Howard County Executive Allan Kit- Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. Artist), Tolly Rumbaugh Peddicord the Howard County Health Department, tleman is seeking a student applicant who Applicants should send a résumé and (Outstanding Arts Educator) and Michael located at 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Co- is interested in serving on the Commission a brief letter explaining why they want Clark (Outstanding Community Sup- lumbia. for Women. The commission is composed to serve on the commission to: Howard porter of the Arts). The inaugural Howie Applicants should send a résumé and of 12 members, including one student, and County Government, Office of the County Award for Outstanding Arts Leadership a brief letter explaining why they want helps promote the economic, social and Executive, Attn: David Lee, 3430 Court was also presented to Howard County to serve on the commission to Howard political equality of women in Howard House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Arts Council Executive Director Coleen County Government, Office of the County County. The student commission member The names of eligible applicants will be West, in recognition of her 20 years of Executive, Attn: David Lee, 3430 Court will serve a one-year term from July 1, submitted to the county executive for ap- dedicated service and advocacy. House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. 2018, to June 30, 2019. proval, and the nominee will be submitted Since 1998, more than $1.5 million The deadline to apply is Friday, May 18. To be eligible for consideration, candi- to the County Council for confirmation. has been raised through the event. For more information, visit www.how- dates must be a rising 11th- or 12th-grade The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 31. Columbia Orchestra to ‘Taste the For more information, call the De- Music’ partment of Community Resources & The Columbia Orchestra will hold a Services at 410-313-6400 or visit www. special event, “Taste the Music,” at Ten CAMI Announces howardcountymd.gov/CFW. Oaks Ballroom on Sunday, May 6, at 5 p.m., to commemorate the orchestra’s Howard County’s Volunteer of the 40th Anniversary. Music performed by Award Winners Year Awards Announced members of the orchestra will be paired Howard County honored outstanding with Italian dishes. volunteers recently in a ceremony that The program will include selections In late spring, the nonprofit Cyber- Committee recognized the generosity and achieve- from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” Rossini’s security Association of Maryland Inc. • Will Anderson, Baltimore County ments of two individuals, one nonprofit “William Tell Overture,” Verdi’s “La Tra- (CAMI), in partnership with PNC Bank Department of Economic & Workforce organization or governmental agency and viata,” Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” and Point3 Security, hosted the Second Development one for-profit or community group. The and more; Music Director Jason Love Annual Maryland Cybersecurity Awards • Leonardo McClarty, Howard County annual event also included the announce- will provide commentary. Cocktail attire Celebration. Chamber ment of Howard County’s Volunteer of the preferred. Tickets are $100 each, or $700 Before a sell-out of 300 attendees at • Heather Gramm, Frederick County Year and other special award recipients. for a table of eight. the American Visionary Art Museum, in Office of Economic Development Award winners will have an engraved The orchestra’s 40th season continues Baltimore, 13 awards were presented to • Spencer Wilcox, Exelon Corp. brick installed in the “Pathway to Ex- on Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m., with companies, organizations and individuals • Michael Ryan, South River Technol- cellence” at the county’s Troy Park at a concert featuring French impressionists judged to have outstanding cybersecurity ogies Elkridge. The pathway is to be part of the and romantic favorites. Listeners will rec- products, services and/or programs or to • Brian Hubbard, Edwards Perfor- park’s development. This year’s award ognize Dukas’ “Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” have made a substantial contribution to mance Solutions winners are at follows. which Walt Disney included in his 1940 the state’s cybersecurity industry. • John Leitch, Winquest Cybersecurity • Volunteer of the Year: Mary Lasky animated film “Fantasia.” The orchestra Following opening remarks from • Darrell Laffoon, EZShield Lasky was recognized for her work with also will perform Debussy’s “Prelude to CAMI’s Executive Director Stacey Smith, • Mike Volk, PSA Insurance & Finan- the Community Emergency Response the Afternoon of a Faun,” and two popular and CAMI Chairperson and Edwards cial Services Network since its inception in 2002 and works by Ravel — “Bolero” and music Performance Solutions President and • Ron and Cyndi Gula, Gula Tech Ad- the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. from his ballet “Daphnis & Chloe.” Mat- CEO Gina Abate, the program began with ventures • Non-Profit Volunteer Organization of thew Miller and Megan Rabe, two win- congratulatory videos from Congressman The 2018 Maryland Cybersecurity the Year: Lambda Gamma Zeta Chapter ners of the orchestra’s 2018 Young Artist C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger and from Gov. Awards Celebration winners are as fol- of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Competition, also will perform. Larry Hogan, who expressed their support lows. For more than three decades, the Sorors For tickets and more information, Best of Anne Arundel County: of Maryland’s cybersecurity ecosystem. • Bridges of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Lambda call 410-465-8777 or visit www.colum- Best of Baltimore City: Next, Abate unveiled CAMI’s new • Sally Kenyon Gamma Zeta Chapter have focused their biaorchestra.org. “Connect to Protect” program, a brief Grant, Point3 Security numerous outreach programs largely on Best of Baltimore County: multimedia presentation designed to edu- • Syncopated scholarship, service and sisterhood. HCAC Announces Two New Exhibits cate business leaders at industry trade or- Engineering • Community Volunteer Group of the The Howard County Arts Council ganization events, chamber of commerce • Best of Frederick County: Patriot Year: The Loan Closet of Howard Coun- (HCAC) has announced two new exhibits: meetings, Rotary member luncheons and Technologies ty’s Volunteers “Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2018” Best of Howard County: other business gatherings. The video, with • Enveil A clearing house for donated medical and “Surface & Structure.” Best of Montgomery County: simple cybersecurity tips presented in as • Kool- equipment, the Loan Closet is able to In its 34th year at the HCAC, “Res- few as 20 minutes by an experienced cy- span function because of its volunteers, in ident Visual Artists Exhibit” features Innovator of the Year: bersecurity professional, offers businesses • Enveil, Howard particular Dennis Fabel, Kathy Pelch and recent work by artists with studios at the the knowledge and resources needed to County Sandy Reading. Center for the Arts: James Adkins, Stanley Cybersecurity Defender of the Year: begin, expand or accelerate their efforts • • Unsung Hero: Monica Fabbri Agbontaen, Joan Bevelaqua, Myungsook to make their businesses cybersecure. CSIOS Corp., Charles County Jumping immediately into action after Ryu Kim, Art Landerman, Diana Marta, Cybersecurity Company to Watch: The evening’s program was co-em- Cyber the devastating 2016 flooding, Monica Brendan Nass, Joyce Ritter, Jereme Scott, ceed by Evan Dornbush, co-founder and Crucible, Baltimore County Fabbri is recognized for her dedication to Alice St. Germain-Gray, Andrei Trach, Cybersecurity Champion Award: CEO of Point3 Security; and Jay Tura- Ellen ensuring continued care for the residents Jamie Travers, Mary Jo Tydlacka and khia, vice president in the corporate and Hemmerly, bwtech@UMBC of Ellicott City’s West End. David Zuccarini. The artists work in a institutional banking division, Greater Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award: variety of media. Maryland market, PNC Bank. It also and AAEDC Rising Stars Shine at HCAC’s “Surface & Structure” features work included remarks and award announce- Cybersecurity Diversity Award: The Cy- Celebration of the Arts by artists Sooo-z Mastropietro and Chloe ments from the following attendees. berWire, Howard County Nearly 425 business and arts lead- Irla. Both artists create mixed-media work • Rosa Cruz, Anne Arundel Economic People’s Choice Award: Emma Garri- ers were on hand in late March for the that often incorporates various textile Development Corp. (AAEDC) son-Alexander, UMUC Howard County Arts Council’s (HCAC) materials. • Robel Worku, Montgomery County For more information about CAMI, 21st Annual Celebration of the Arts. Both exhibits run through June 22. Economic Development Corp. visit www.MDcyber.com, email info@ Held at Howard Community College’s A free reception will be held on June 21, • Brian Levine, Greater Baltimore MDcyber.com or call 443-844-0047. Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and from 6–8 p.m., in conjunction with the Performing Arts Center, in Columbia, this Columbia Festival of the Arts. For more year’s benefit gala netted approximately information, call 410-313-ARTS (2787) $73,000, with an additional $68,377 in or visit hocoarts.org. donated goods and services. Buddy and Sue Emerson, active sup- Apps for Ryder Grant Due to HCAC porters of a number of community and June 29 charitable organizations statewide, were Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) the honorary chairs for the evening. My- has announced that applications for the ron “Mo” Dutterer, recipient of the 2003 fiscal 2019 Mark Ryder Original Cho- Howie Award for Outstanding Arts Edu- reography Grant Program are available. cator and a pillar of the Howard County This program was established at the theater community, served as emcee. bequest of Mark Ryder’s family, in honor The Rising Star Performing Arts of his life’s work, to recognize individ- Enveil received both Innovator of the Year and Best of Howard County awards. Competition featured 10 emerging per- See Nonprofit, page 29 The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 29

go for the upkeep of the one-acre Whipps Nonprofit News garden/park, and fund such projects as from page 28 keeping fresh wood chips on all of the pathways and signage for trees, shrubs and ual creative expression and to provide selected perennials. For more information, financial assistance to choreographers to text Aleta Gravelle at 410-274-7795 or create new original work. Ryder was an email [email protected]. established dancer and choreographer in the dance community. HCPSS Recognized as a Best A fund has been established at the Co- Community for Music Education lumbia Foundation to enable monies to be The Howard County Public School awarded for this purpose in perpetuity. The System has been recognized as one of the grant award recipients will be announced 2018 Best Communities for Music Educa- in September at HCAC’s Annual Meeting tion Districts by the National Association and Grant Awards Ceremony. The mini- of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. mum grant amount will be $500. Email The award program recognizes outstand- [email protected] or call 410-313-ARTS ing efforts by teachers, administrators, (2787) for more information. The deadline parents, students and community leaders to submit applications is June 29. who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are Whipps Annual Plant Sale Set for made to districts and schools that demon- May 11, 12 strate an exceptionally high commitment On Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May and access to music education. 12, Ellicott City’s only public garden/park, HCPSS is one of four Maryland run entirely by volunteers— the Whipps districts, and one of 583 school districts Garden Cemetery —will hold its annual across the United States, being recognized fundraiser Plant Sale at the First Luther- by the NAMM Foundation as among the an Church, at the corner of Chatham and Best Communities for Music Education. Frederick roads, Dunloggin. This is the third consecutive year HCPSS Hogan, Franchot Talk Maryland at La Fontaine Bleu All proceeds from the annual plant sale has received the award. Gov. Larry Hogan, center, and Comptroller Peter Franchot, right, took questions from the crowd at the multi-chamber luncheon that was held in late April at La Fontaine Bleu, Glen Burnie. North Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce CEO Yousef Ahman served as moderator.

Maryland Is a Land of Untapped Transportation Opportunities We all benefit from the work our state’s transportation leaders have done to main- tain, recondition and widen (and fill pesky potholes on) our ever-compressed road networks. However, as huge investments and visionary projects are discussed, there are a number of other strategies that can be immediately employed, at minimal cost, that diminish the need for time-consuming environmental impact studies or right-of- way clearances. There are great opportunities to more fully engage this region’s rideshare agencies to connect with private sector employers. This type of focus is not being honed well locally. Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grants fund Rideshare efforts nationally; however, an inordinate amount of focus is put on the planning of New Animal Protection two annual springtime events: Earth Day and Bike to Work Day. Legislation in Arundel Know that the remaining 363 days of the years present ample untapped opportunity. COPT’s Taste of Columbia Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Part of the problem is that CMAQ has been on a funding flatline in Maryland since Gateway Draws Nearly 300 Schuh, right, along with Councilman the mid 1990s, while the cost of doing business for the agencies that are tasked with Nearly 300 of Corporate Office Properties John Grasso (both seated) celebrate the carrying out the work never ceases to rise. Rideshare seems to be viewed as merely a Trust’s (COPT) Columbia Gateway tenants signing of Bill 8-18, which improves federal requirement and of little intrinsic value within the state’s modal transportation recently turned the business and innovation food and water requirements for county silos. Central Maryland can easily do better by incorporating broader Transportation center’s HubSpot into a “hotspot” when pets. Also present (standing, from left) Demand Management (TDM) strategies into Maryland’s rideshare playbook. they met for a Taste of Columbia Gateway. are Animal Control Director Robin Cat- Each year, the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Vendors included Coffee Counselor, Corner lett, Rude Ranch owner Bob Rude and Research publishes a list of employers cited as Best Workplaces for Commuters. In Bakery Café, Fiero, Foodsby.com, Greek on SPCA Executive Director Kelly Brown. its latest listing, two of 233 employers cited nationwide were in Maryland, and both the Street, HomeSlyce Pizza Bar, Mission were from the only state jurisdiction that legislatively mandates medium and large BBQ and Pub Dog Pizza & Drafthouse. employers to have a TDM plan and internal facilitator. We can do better — and our hard-to-retain young workforce will insist on it. In Time for a Little Gardening December 2015, The Wall Street Journal published an article with the headline, “Pri- BGE employees recently celebrated the seasonal opening of the vate Car Ownership Is on the Road to Becoming a Rarity.” The subhead read, “In 25 Community Garden, operated by the Community Action Council years, the only people owning cars will be hobbyists, hotrodders and flat-earthers.” of Howard County. The Baltimore region’s transit infrastructure lacks the density and depth that’s The garden, which clearly evident on the other side of the Patuxent River, and the state’s investment is located on BGE disparity between the two regions is also clearly evident, even as the Baltimore region property, provides matches its Washington metro jurisdictions in economic impact. more than 2,000 Thankfully, the region does have several transit hubs, including the Dorsey, pounds of organic Odenton and Savage MARC stations, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and Arundel produce annually Mills, which can be more effectively utilized to attract “choice transit riders,” which that is distribut- are those who can drive if they so choose, but prefer to take transit if the situation is ed to low-income workable for them. Attracting and retaining young skilled workforce is the leverage individuals at the point for employer engagement. Howard County And while there’s no way to make shared-ride commuting sexy or glitzy, Maryland Food Bank. offers tax credits to employers for each employee who chooses shared-ride commuting options on a consistent basis. For federal employees, there are much steeper commuter benefits available, and home agencies are required to process those benefits via payroll Highland Sailor monthly, out of their agency budgets. The feds have led the way in the embrace of Recognized During commuting options. Women’s History When the Base Realignment and Closure brought 5,500 workers based in Northern Month Virginia to Fort Meade in fiscal 2009–10, 25% of them chose not to make that weary Lt. j.g. Cara Fisher, from High- weekday trek in a private car. And the Corridor benefitted from that focused and con- land, is serving as the electrical certed effort. officer on Pre-Commissioning So, the tools are in the toolbox. Now, all that’s needed is regional investment to Unit Ralph Johnson (DDG adequately fund rideshare agencies with flatlined funding and a redirected focus on 114). An officer, she leads a di- employer engagement. vision of sailors that maintain —Ben Cohen, Last Mile Solutions and repair the ship’s complex [email protected]. electrical distribution system. Page 30 May 2018 The Business Monthly

Robbins Humanitarian Award Winners Celebrated The Association of Community Services’ (ACS) 44th Audrey Robbins Human- itarian Awards luncheon was held on April 20, at The Great Room at Historic Savage Mill. Left: This year’s winner was Jackie Eng, left, Volunteer of the Year; pictured with ACS Board President Grace Morris. Right: Joan Webb Scornaien- chi, left, accepted the HC Drug- Free award for Employee of the Year.

Employee Team of the Year award was presented to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Iota Lamda Omega Humanim’s Healthy Transitions Program. Chapter received the Volunteer Team of the Year award.

Anne Arundel Breaks Ground on New Booking Facility From left, Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh, Department of Detention Facilities Superintendent Terry Kokolis, Sheriff Ron Bateman, Police Chief Tim Altomare, Council Chair Michael Peroutka and Public Works Director Chris Phipps recently broke ground on the county’s new Central Booking Facility, which will rise on Jennifer Road in Annapolis. Uniting the Region’s Soccer Fans In just its second “home” match this season, Loh Addresses the Partnership D.C. United squared off last month against Dr. Wallace Loh, president of the University of Maryland, the Columbus Crew at Navy-Marine Corps was the keynote speaker at the April meeting of the BWI Memorial Stadium, in Annapolis. United’s Business Partnership. Sharon Akers of St. John Properties new home, Audi Field, opens in Southwest Washington in mid-July. moderated the discussion. The event was held at the BWI Airport Marriott. American Choppers’ Teutul, Pretty in Pink Hits the Runway Jr., Rolls Into One The 11th Annual Pretty in Pink Champagne Lun- Call Center cheon & Fashion Show was held in April at Turf Paul Teutul, Jr., left, Valley. The event, sponsored by the resort, benefits of American Chop- Blossoms of Hope (BOH) and The Claudia Mayer/ pers fame, rolled into Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center. Joe Bar- One Call Center head- bera, BOH chair, welcomed attendees in pink style. quarters, in Hanover, to show off his latest three-wheeled creation Regina Ford, of for the firm. That’s the Turf Valley and a firm’s President/CEO, BOH board mem- Tom Hoff, looking on. ber, has served as chair and emcee for the 11 years The the event has been held.

Left: The models, all can- Monthly cer survivors, walk the runway in an array of Publisher — Becky Mangus Production — Gretchen Altergott spring attire. General Manager — Cathy Yost Political Analyst — Len Lazarick Editor-in-Chief — Mark R. Smith Senior Writer — George Berkheimer Right: This year, the Pied Special Sections Editor Staff Writers — Sam Audia, Cliff Piper (Christa Giangran- & Proofreader — Joan Waclawski Feldwick, Susan Kim di) helped with the chil- Sales — Cathy Yost dren’s part of the show. Sales & Social Media —Regina Lasco Pictured are 3-year-olds Published monthly at 5161 Ilchester Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043. Tele- Scottie Dammers, in red, phone: 410-740-7300. Fax: 410-992-9754. E-mail: [email protected]. and Benjamin Hartog. Comments and criticisms are welcome. © Copyright 2018. Our web site is www.bizmonthly.com, where readers can sign up for our free e-news update, BizWeekly. First class subscriptions are $75; third class are $45. The Business Monthly seeks to provide articles of interest to the business communities of Howard County, the BWI Business District and Northern Anne Arundel County to foster a positive approach, to identify and solve problems, and to recognize those who excel at enterprise and commitment to the betterment of our community. The opinions and advice offered by our columnists and guest contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs ofThe Business Monthly. www.bizmonthly.com • 410-740-7300 The young models on stage take a final bow. The Business Monthly May 2018 Page 31

HCPSS Hosts First Program Innovation Advisory Board Hogan Honored by AMVETS Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interim Superintendent Michael Gov. Larry Hogan joined the American Veterans (AMVETS) Department of Maryland Martirano met with the new Superintendent’s Program Innovation Advisory Board. for a luncheon event on April 21, at Turf Valley, where he received the Past National It includes Chip Doetsch, Apple Ford; Clarissa Evans, Bright Minds Foundation; Commander A. Leo Anderson Memorial Freestate Award of Excellence. The governor Jeffrey Agnor, Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny; Tim O’Ferrall, Fort Meade Al- was joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan, Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs George liance; Kathleen Hetherington, Howard Community College; Leonardo McClarty, Owings, AMVETS Maryland Department Commander Ed McKinnon, Auxiliary Pres- Howard County Chamber; Larry Twele, Howard County Economic Development ident Donna Tolland, Sons of AMVETS Commander Joe Forrest and other veterans. Authority; Elizabeth Edsall Kromm, Howard County General Hospital; Caroline Walker, Howard County Public School System; Angie Lienert, Intelligenesis; SOHO Honors Jack Terry, Leidos; Angela Volcy, National Security Agency; Luke Chow, Prime Kittleman Manufacturing Technologies; Anuja Sonalker, STEER Tech; Matthew Dunlop, U.S. Howard County Exec- CyberCommand; and Vince DeFrancisci, Universities Space Research Association. utive Allan Kittleman was recognized by Spe- cial Olympics Howard County (SOHO) for his support. Pictured are Jim Schmutz, Special Olympics Maryland; Marilyn Miceli, SOHO; Kittleman; and Bob Baker, SOHO.

Special Olympics par- ticipants joined the 17th annual Inspiration CA Upgrades Unveiled at Long Reach Walk held on April 21 County Councilman Calvin Ball, with scissors, and Milton Matthews, of Columbia at Centennial Park. Association (CA), lead the ribbon-cutting at the newly-built Long Reach Tennis Center. African Art Museum of Maryland Receives Award The Howard County Board of Edu- cation recently presented the African Art Museum of Maryland, in Ful- ton, with the Friends of Education Award. Making the presentation is Howard County Board of Education Chairman Cindy Vaillancourt, left, to African Art Museum of Maryland Director/Founder Doris Ligon. Also attending were Howard County Pub- lic School System Interim Superintendent Michael Martirano, far right, and African Art Museum of Maryland representatives.

Vectorworks Employees Get Down, Dirty on Earth Day Vectorworks volunteers cleaned up waste near their office neighbor- hood, in Columbia, to support Live Green Howard’s effort for envi- Arundel Offering New Shuttle Options ronmental health. Volunteers collected approximately four 55-gallon From left, Del. Pam Beidle, Gene Condon of Arundel Mills, bags of trash. Karen McJunkin of the Local Development Council and County Executive Steve Schuh show off the routes of new shuttle options in Anne Arundel County. The event announc- ing the routes was held at Arundel Mills. HCPSS Celebrates Contest Winners Choose Civili- ty honored the winners of the 12th annual Program Prepares Students for Choose Civility the ‘Real World’ poster and video More than 150 high school students partic- contest, in part- WE STEP Program Helps Homewood Students ipated in practice job interviews on March nership with the Transition to Adult Life 23 as part of the Howard County School Howard County Library System and the The Howard County Public School System’s Homewood Center part- System’s Workforce Development Pro- Columbia Association Art Center. The winner nered with Y in Central Maryland’s Dancel Family Center to provide gram, Passport to the Future. The program of the poster grand prize was Hannah Seok, work/training programs that help students transition from high school was born of a partnership with Howard Patapsco Middle Schoo. to adult life. Pictured are Homewood Center staff and students, Y staff Community College and the business and community leadership board members. community. Page 32 May 2018 The Business Monthly

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