News Release: 7/15/2025
Contact: Laura Mirkovic, Marketing Director Inspire Confidence Group, Ameriprise Financial 518-459-5500 NEWS RELEASE Two Dynamic Women Join Award-Winning Inspire Confidence Group® Advice Team ALBANY, NY – July 7, 2025 – Inspire Confidence Group®, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, is proud to welcome two standout professionals to its expanding Advice Team: Sara Blondin, CFP®, MBA, CRPC™, BFA™, and Emma VanGorder, CRPC™. Known for its client-first culture and
Harford County Public Library Foundation Receives $20,000 Donation from Mechanic Foundation
Harford County Public Library Foundation has received a donation of $20,000 from the Morris A. and Clarisse B. Mechanic Foundation in support of the Library’s early literacy programming. The donation will be used to enhance early literacy programming across the Library system. These programs include story times, author visits, sensory play, parent-child workshops and access to early learning resources that foster pre-reading skills and support caregivers as their children’s first teachers. This year’s
Harford County Public Library and MEDCO Host Build the Future Over Breakfast
Harford County Public Library, in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), hosted Build the Future Over Breakfast on June 25 at the Abingdon Library. The inspiring event featured a distinguished panel discussion and brought together more than 60 influential leaders from defense, education and economic development sectors for a morning of strategic discussion. Tom Sadowski, Executive Director of MEDCO, served as the moderator for the panel, which included Secretary Harry
Harford Chamber Celebrates Our Chamber Members; Announces FY2026 Board of Directors, Hall of Fame Award, and Member of the Year
Harford Chamber Celebrates Our Chamber Members; Announces FY2026 Board of Directors, Hall of Fame Award, and Member of the Year Bel Air, MD – The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Dinner and Gavel Exchange on Wednesday, June 18th at Maryland Golf & Country Clubs presented by University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health. Harford Chamber Board Chair, Chris Stone of E-Moxie, welcomed attendees and recognized Harford County community leaders in attendance. President & CEO of
Harford County Cultural Arts Advisory Board Accepting Applications for Grants
Harford County Cultural Arts Advisory Board is accepting applications for Community Arts Development Grants and Arts in Education Grants for Fiscal Year 2026. The Community Arts Development Grants Program provides general operating support to local arts nonprofit organizations and arts programming support to nonprofits whose primary purpose is other than producing or presenting the arts. Applications are due by July 31 at 11:59 p.m. The Arts in Education Grants Program is available to Harford’s
Harford County Public Library Unveils Refurbished Little Leapers Kits
Harford County Public Library’s Little Leapers kits are being given a makeover courtesy of Celebree School. Little Leapers, initiated in 2013 and available free of charge in all 11 branches, is a groundbreaking program developed to excite the Library’s youngest customers about science and math. It includes pre- and early literacy skills-building kits with science and math themes for children from birth to five years of age. Each of the Little Leaper kits has activity suggestions for interplay between the
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Chamber Awards 10 Scholarships at Annual Education Breakfast
Chamber Awards 10 Scholarships at Annual Education Breakfast Bel Air, MD – The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Education & Scholarship Breakfast on Friday, June 13th, at Towson University in Northeastern Maryland. This event celebrates the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation scholarship recipients and recognizes the Harford County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year. Furthermore, the event serves as an opportunity for the business community to gather and network
Harford Mutual Announces Board Changes Following Annual Meeting
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group (HMIG) has announced changes to its Board of Directors. The changes were approved at the Annual Meeting of the Policyholders and are effective May 21, 2025. John J. DeMartini, Sean M. Garber, and Teresa Q. McTague were reelected as board members. DeMartini and Garber became board members in 2023. McTague joined the Board of Directors in 2021. Theodore M. Alexander III was newly elected as a board member. Alexander is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with
Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Starts June 2
Harford County Public Library's 2025 Summer Reading program takes place June 2 through August 16 and encourages everyone – from infants, toddlers and preschoolers to children, teens and adults – to accomplish reading goals and continue learning throughout the summer. The Presenting Sponsor is Celebree School. Participants are invited to sign up and keep track of books and activities by visiting https://hcplonline.org/srplanding.php. This year’s theme is Color Our World. A Summer Reading celebration
Sold Out Crowd of 550 Guests Attend 2nd Annual Taste of Harford
A sold-out crowd of 550 guests attended Harford County Public Library Foundation’s 2nd Annual Taste of Harford: Back for Seconds on May 18 at Vignon Manor Farm in Havre de Grace. A buy local, taste local event, Taste of Harford celebrated the diverse flavors and skills of the Harford County agricultural and culinary communities. The event raised more than $33,000 and will support Harford County Public Library, helping to sustain essential Library programs, resources and services that benefit the entire
Chamber Hosts the 48th Annual Military Appreciation Event
Chamber Hosts the 48th Annual Military Appreciation Event Bel Air, MD – On Wednesday, May 14th, The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Military Appreciation Luncheon event, presented by Freedom Federal Credit Union and hosted at Top of the Bay, Aberdeen Proving Ground. This year marked the 48th anniversary of the event, highlighting the Chamber’s history and commitment to Aberdeen Proving Ground and the men and women who serve our country in uniform. The event centered around the
Harford Financial Group’s Bryan Angelilli Earns NSSA® Certification
Harford Financial Group’s Bryan Angelilli has earned the National Social Security Association's NSSA® certification. This prestigious designation equips financial professionals with the knowledge and skills to expertly guide clients through the complexities of Social Security benefits. Angelilli has served as a service analyst with Harford Financial Group since 2023. In addition to receiving NSSA® certification, in April he passed the Series 66 Exam, administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory
Iron Rose Fencing Receives Early-Stage Small Business Investment Grant
On Tuesday, April 29th, Iron Rose Fencing was one of twenty local small businesses awarded the early-stage small business investment grant from Fulton Bank and Baltimore Community Lending, funded by the Fulton Forward Foundation. This grant, awarded to 20 local businesses that have been in business for less than two years, provides not only one-time financial assistance, but business advisory services provided by Baltimore Community Lending and a Diverse Business Banking Advocate from Fulton Bank, who
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Legislative Wrap-Up Provides Insights into the 2025 Legislative Session
Legislative Wrap-Up Provides Insights into the 2025 Legislative SessionBel Air, MD – On Wednesday, April 30th, The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Legislative Wrap-Up event, hosted by RiverWatch at Water’s Edge and sponsored by Harford Community College and Baltimore Gas and Electric. The event featured a panel of Maryland Delegates and Senators to discuss the results of the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session and key priorities for next year. The panel consisted of Senator Jason
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News Release: Harford Chamber Hosts 1st Annual Harford County Civics Bee
Harford Chamber Hosts 1st Annual Harford County Civics Bee Bel Air, MD – On Thursday, April 10th, the Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted the first annual Harford County Civics Bee in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Civics Trust. The event was held at Towson University in Northeastern Maryland and sponsored by APG Federal Credit Union, United Way of Central Maryland, Amazon, and Arrow Child & Family Ministries. The event began in Winter of 2024, with dozens of
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News Release: Economic Outlook Breakfast Projects Future Economic Trends
Economic Outlook Breakfast Projects Future Economic Trends Bel Air, MD – On Thursday, March 27th, The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Economic Outlook event, sponsored by APG Federal Credit Union, at Maryland Golf & Country Clubs. Featured speakers, Harry Coker Jr., Acting Secretary of Maryland’s Department of Commerce, Dr. Daraius Irani of Towson University and Regional Economic Studies Institute, and Karen Holt of Harford County’s Department of Economic Development, shared economic
Harford Mutual Insurance Group's Geneau M. Thames, Esq. Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for Second Time
Bel Air, Md. - The Daily Record has named Geneau M. Thames, Esq., Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Harford Mutual Insurance Group, to its 2025 list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. This is the second time Thames has received this recognition, after being named an honoree in 2020. "I am truly grateful and humbled to receive this award for the second time and to be acknowledged among such inspiring women leaders,” said Thames. Thirty years ago, The Daily Record founded Maryland’s Top
Maryland Business Owners Share Stories of Proposed Service Tax Impact
Maryland Business Coalition and Business Leaders Unite to Challenge Proposed Service Tax That Would Cost Small Businesses Tens of Thousands Annually: Annapolis, Md. (March 12, 2025) — The voices of Maryland business owners filled the Parley Room Patio in Annapolis today as dozens gathered to speak out against the proposed 2.5% tax on business services (HB 1554/SB 1045). Their message was clear: this tax would devastate businesses, eliminate jobs and ultimately harm Maryland residents and communities.
UM Upper Chesapeake Health Announces Rebranding of Primary Care Programs to 'Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care,' Reinforcing Commitment to Patient Care
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), announces the rebranding of its primary care programs to “Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care.” The new name reflects local philanthropists Danny and Gail Jones’ investment in UM UCH to expand services and advance the health care of Harford County. With this community-focused investment, UM UCH’s unwavering commitment to providing patients with the highest level of primary care
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Chamber Hosts Minority & Small Business Resource Fair
Harford Chamber and Partners Host Minority and Small Business Resource Fair Bel Air, MD - On Wednesday, February 26th, the Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Minority & Small Business Resource Fair in partnership with the Harford County Department of Economic Development and Harford County Caucus of African American Leaders. The event, sponsored by APG Federal Credit Union, was held at the Converge Center in Aberdeen. The event featured 34 business resource vendors, 3 educational breakout
Harford Financial Group Voted Best Financial Adviser For Fifth Year in a Row
Harford Financial Group, a financial services firm based in Bel Air that has a team specializing in life-centered financial planning, was voted Best Financial Adviser for the fifth year in a row by the readers of Harford Magazine. The results of the 2024 Best of Harford Awards were announced in the magazine published on February 23. This year marks the sixth time Harford Financial Group has received the Best Financial Adviser honor, the first five being in 2018, 2020, 2021 2022 and 2023. In addition,
University of Maryland Urgent Care is now on MyChart
We’re excited to announce that all of our urgent care centers are on MyChart! You can now experience a smoother check-in, view lab results, and more, with convenient access right at your fingertips. Learn more at umms.org/portal.
News Release: 1/28/2025
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State of the County 2025 Press Release
County Executive Cassilly Provides Update for Business Community at Harford Chamber’s State of the County Bel Air, MD – On Thursday, January 23rd, The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual State of the County event, sponsored by MedStar Health. Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly gave his State of the County Address, sharing the administration’s accomplishments this past year in office and future opportunities. Harford Chamber Board Chair, Chris Stone of E-Moxie, welcomed guests and
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Donates Over $560,000 to Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations in 2024
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce it donated over $560,000 to more than 80 nonprofit and charitable organizations throughout 2024. Through its HMIG Gives Back Program, Harford Mutual has supported initiatives focused on health and human services, as well as community enrichment. This impactful philanthropy demonstrates Harford Mutual’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves. The largest contributions were presented to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Leadership Changes
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group has announced leadership changes to strengthen and support its strategic business initiatives.Shane Crockett, CPCU, PMP, AFIS, has joined Harford Mutual as Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer. He will be responsible for developing underwriting best practices and strategies to support all business with a focus on achieving consistent underwriting profitability. Crockett brings over 15 years of experience in insurance underwriting and leadership. Prior to
Propel Your Startup’s Success Through Savvy Digital Marketing Tactics
In the competitive landscape of startups, digital marketing is not just an option but a necessity for growth. The right strategies can significantly enhance your brand’s presence and foster meaningful connections with your audience. By adopting innovative marketing tactics, startups can navigate the complexities of the digital world and position themselves for long-term success. This article delves into effective strategies that can transform your startup’s marketing efforts, ensuring you stay ahead in
Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s Steven D. Linkous Named to ‘Most Admired CEOs’ List, Earns Circle of Leadership Honors
Bel Air, Md. - The Daily Record has named Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s President & CEO, Steven D. Linkous, one of Maryland’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs. This is the third time Linkous has received this honor, having previously been recognized in 2020 and 2022, earning him a place in the prestigious Circle of Leadership. Most Admired CEOs honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them.
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Honored with Second Empowering Women Award
Bel Air, Md. – The Daily Record has named Harford Mutual Insurance Group as a recipient of a 2024 Empowering Women Award. This is Harford Mutual’s second year in a row receiving the award. Empowering Women winners will be honored at The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit on Oct. 22 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The Empowering Women Awards recognize companies and organizations that show a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Maryland. Judges reviewed each nominee’s
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
6 Small Business Technologies Every Owner Should Consider
Part of being a small business owner is making investments that can help your company run efficiently and provide room to grow. Business technology offers an avenue to streamline operations and help your company stay on track. Here, the Harford County Chamber of Commerce lists some technologies you should incorporate into your business. 1. Inventory Management Software If your company deals with tangible products, you must have inventory, and when you have inventory, you need a system to
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care
Kiddie Academy of North Bel Air is offering curriculum driven Full day in-person Kindergarten Program as well as FULL DAY School-Age Program with Before & After Care for Age 5-12 years! Call 410-684-3131 or Email at northbelair@kiddieacademy.net and learn more about it. Healthy breakfast, hot lunches, and snacks are provided including milk, fruits and vegetables!!!
