Harford County Public Library's 5th Annual Fairy Tale, Superhero & Ninja Festival takes place Friday, January 20, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road in Abingdon. Participants are welcome to dress as their favorite fairy tale, superhero or ninja character or every day superhero. The festival includes celebrity story time throughout the day plus activities for all ages including Magic Mirror photos, crafts, coloring sheets, scavenger hunt, LEGO activities, sticker
The Greater Bel Air Community Foundation awarded more than $65,000 in grants to nine nonprofits in 2022: Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna, $5,000 for two entry doors and multiple windows to assist the Habi-Tech project at Harford Technical High School with its 10th home. The program supports STEM education and connects low-income families with affordable housing. The students develop skills in green-building techniques, and they also receive an authentic homebuilding experience during the academic
JACLYN ROSENTHAL JOINS PALUMBO INSURANCEJaclyn been in the insurance industry since 2010, primarily servicing and supporting Home, Auto and Small Business clients. Prior to that she spent 16 years in the veterinary field. Jaclyn prides herself as being a “helper” in her community which stems from the family and friends that she surrounds herself with daily. As a daughter, mother, and wife of volunteer firefighters she knows the importance of strong community relationships. First-hand experience has helped
Harford County Public Library celebrates Genealogy Week by hosting four programs the week of January 23. The featured programs are: “What Can I Do With My DNA?: 13 Things You Can Do With Your DNA,” presented by Peggy Jude, will be held virtually January 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. If you took a DNA test and now know your ethnicity, this program helps you to explore all things you can do with your DNA, from the basic to more advanced options. “What Your Ancestor’s Neighbors Can Tell You,” also a virtual
Without a doubt, the fourth quarter is a critical time for small businesses. This is when many businesses wrap up their operations for the year and start preparing for the next one. It's also a time when many businesses do their heaviest marketing in anticipation of the holiday shopping season. With so much to do, it's important to have a plan. That's why the Harford Chamber of Commerce has put together this list of things that all small businesses should do during the fourth quarter. By following
Being a mom is a full-time job. But what if you could make some extra money without having to sacrifice time with your kids? It might sound too good to be true, but there are actually plenty of ways for moms to make money online. Money-Making Ideas for Moms There are a number of ways that moms can make money online. One popular option is to start a blog. Blogging can be a great way to share your thoughts and experiences with others, and, as Shout Me Loud notes, it can also be a lucrative way to earn
WHERE ART AND SCIENCE MEET The Aegis & The Record December 2, 2022 by Tony Roberts Joanne Presbury of Bel Air is a three-year amputee. After Presbury, 62, lost her leg to diabetes, her physical therapist referred her to Real Life Prosthetics for a replacement, she said. Presbury lost all but one of her toes on her right foot, and lost her left leg up to her knee. She not only found a place that got her to walk like she never lost a leg, but a company that cared about what she wants, she said. "They
LOGIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITYLOGIC (Ladies Operating for Growth In Construction) is a peer group within Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Baltimore whose mission is to represent and support the interests of women within the construction industry. LOGIC promotes a positive image to women within and outside of the industry and aims to increase awareness about the plentiful career options available within the construction, architecture, and engineering fields. LOGIC awards annual scholarships to
Eric Rebbert Joins Peak Partners as SVP PIKESVILLE, Maryland – Veteran C-suite executive Eric T. Rebbert has joined Peak Partners as Senior Vice President for growth and strategy. “I am very excited to welcome Eric to the Peak Partners team,” said Jill Reamer, Principal and President of Peak Partners. “As an established executive with over 30 years of business and C-level management and leadership experience, Eric has the skills and proven ability to deliver results, making him the perfect person to
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced Sandra Rich has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Rich has over 30 years of experience in C-Suite leadership, complex mergers and acquisitions, real estate and investment transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and corporate legal. She is the former Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer at Nationwide Insurance and Nationwide Financial, retiring in 2021. Rich previously held roles at international law firm Squire,
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce President & CEO Steven D. Linkous has been named one of Maryland’s 2022 Most Admired CEOs by The Daily Record. This is the second time he has received this honor. The Most Admired CEOs list honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them. A panel of judges selects these winners based on professional accomplishments,
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has announced the promotions of Christopher (C.J.) D’Alessio, CPCU, ARM, AINS to Director of Underwriting, and Steve Zickefoose, AIC, SCLA to Director of Claims. D’Alessio joined Harford Mutual in 2012 as a Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriter. He was promoted to Underwriter in 2014 and became a Field Underwriting Specialist focusing on Large Accounts in 2015. In 2018, he was named Underwriting Manager of the Middle Market and Large Account Units. D’Alessio
You’re not feeling fulfilled at your 9-to-5 job, and you’re wondering if you should take a risk and start working for yourself instead. But even if you know your industry inside and out, and you’ve always wanted more independence in your professional life, you might be nervous about all of the challenges that come with entrepreneurship. These tips can help you dodge problems that new entrepreneurs commonly face. Work Out a Business Plan You might feel apprehensive about committing to entrepreneurship
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been named to Insurance Journal’s 2022 Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurer™ list and to Best’s Review of Top 200 U.S. Property/Casualty Writers 2022 Edition. Harford Mutual ranked No. 90 on Insurance Journal’s 2022 Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurer™ list. Companies were evaluated based on objective qualifying criteria, including direct written premium, policyholders surplus, and net premium written. This is the 12th consecutive year Harford
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been selected as a finalist in Business Insurance’s 2022 U.S. Insurance Awards for the category of Community Outreach Project of the Year (Donations). The Business Insurance U.S. Insurance Awards honor teams of professionals working on specific projects in the commercial insurance and risk management industry. This is the fifth year for the awards program and the first time Harford Mutual has been named a finalist. Harford Mutual was nominated for its HMIG
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been named to the prestigious Ward’s 50 ® list of top-performing property-casualty insurance companies for the second consecutive year. The company was recognized for outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency, and performance over the past five years, from 2017 - 2021. “This is the second year in a row and only the second time in our 180-year history of receiving this honor, achieving results outperforming nearly 3,000 other P&C
Bel Air, Md. - A.M. Best publicly announced the affirmation of Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s financial Strength Rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) with a Stable outlook and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) “a” (Excellent) with a Stable outlook. “Our excellent results, operations, business profile, enterprise risk management, and strategic accomplishments have led to this result,” said Steven D. Linkous, President & CEO of Harford Mutual Insurance Group. Metrics cited include capital
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group recently recognized 20 employees celebrating milestone anniversaries and 180 combined years of service at the annual Service Awards Breakfast. Employees with service anniversaries starting at five years and in increments of five years afterward were honored for their contributions. Maureen Arnold, Production Underwriter, topped the list of honorees, receiving an award for 30 years of service at the company. Matthew Stachowiak was honored for 25 years of
Starting over in the world of business after facing financial setbacks can seem like an impossible task, but it’s not. Achieving success as an entrepreneur is about learning from your mistakes and returning stronger. There are plenty of entrepreneurs who’ve gone through similar challenges to yours and became massively successful. Below are some tips to help you do just that.Learning From Your Mistakes If you’ve experienced financial setbacks in business, learn from them. Ask yourself what went wrong and
Bel Air, Md. - The policyholders of Harford Mutual Insurance Group elected Jillian Froment and Teresa McTague to the Board of Directors at the annual policyholder meeting held in May 2022. Froment and McTague were appointed to the Board in mid-2021. Froment will serve on the Board’s Audit and Governance Committees. She is a seasoned insurance regulator with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, including the last 10 years at the Ohio Department of Insurance, where she served as
Towson, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce that IT Project Manager Caty Hartley has graduated from the Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women, a professional development program dedicated to increasing the capacity for leadership and influence for women leaders in Greater Baltimore. Hartley graduated on May 17, 2022, and was a member of the seventh cohort of the leadership program. “The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Professional Leadership Program for
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is pleased to announce Marcus Moloney has joined the leadership team as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Moloney will oversee the Information Technology department as Harford Mutual embraces a new hybrid environment, moves away from legacy systems, and continues its vision to be the regional insurance carrier of choice. A seasoned information technology (IT) leader, Moloney brings nearly 30 years of experience in driving efficiencies and growth
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce The Daily Record has named Stacey A. Rebbert, Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications, to its 2022 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women."The 2022 Maryland's Top 100 Women demonstrate the incredible progress women have made in leadership roles in Maryland. They inspire change and help to ensure that women have access to every opportunity," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, senior group publisher of The Daily Record.
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce The Daily Record has named Assistant Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Geneau M. Thames, Esq. to its 2022 listing of Leaders in Law. Thames was named a Leadership in Law In-House Counsel honoree. "This year The Daily Record partnered with the Maryland State Bar Association to recognize members of the state's legal community in nine categories, ranging from in-house counsel to justice champion to law firm support staff. These
Baltimore, MD., (February 18, 2022) — KatzAbosch is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Warthen, SPHR, SHRM-SCP to their outsourcing company, BlueStone Services. In her role as Managing Director of the human resource service practice, Ms. Warthen is responsible for leading the entity’s HR outsourcing solutions with small to midsize organizations based in the Maryland – D.C. area. Ms. Warthen brings to BlueStone Services over 20 years of experience in providing HR outsourcing and consulting services
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announces Jillian Froment and Teresa McTague have been appointed to its Board of Directors. Jillian Froment is a seasoned insurance regulator with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, including the last 10 years at the Ohio Department of Insurance, where she served as Deputy Director and Director until September 2020. She will serve on the Board’s Audit and Governance Committees. Froment currently serves as an Advisory Board Member for
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!!!