Harford County Public Library Wins Third American Inhouse Design Award™
Harford County Public Library received an American Inhouse Design Award™ from New York City-based Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) for the design of the graphics on its Traveling Library outreach vehicles. It is the third time the Library has received an honor from GDUSA since 2018. The award was presented to Leslie Greenly Smith, the Library’s marketing and communications director and the project’s creative director, and to Stephanie Detorie Young, a Library graphic designer who is also the project’s lead
News Release: 9/27/2023
Choose Hope Women’s Center (formerly Birthright) is celebrating our 50th Anniversary of service to the community! Our 50th anniversary celebration Gala is Thursday, Oct. 19 at Water’s Edge Conference Center. Registration is free - but is required to attend. Register at www.friendsofchoosehope.org/gala Hope to see you then!
UM Upper Chesapeake Health, Foundation Honor Chesapeake Cancer Alliance
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the founding of Chesapeake Cancer Alliance (CCA), the Board of Directors of University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) and The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation have named the infusion center at the new Aberdeen campus medical office building the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance Infusion Center at Aberdeen. The announcement was made at CCA’s 20th anniversary celebration luncheon hosted by UM UCH and sponsored by APGFCU on September 12 at Maryland Golf & Country
Harford County Public Library Foundation Announces New Board President
Sharon M. Lipford, LCSW-C, principal, CopperMile Consulting, has been elected president of the Harford County Public Library Foundation board of directors for a three-year term. The Foundation board’s other officers are Matt Buecker, senior manager of marketing and customer education at Baltimore Gas Electric (BGE), vice president; Robin Sommer, CEO of MidAtlantic Photographic LLC, secretary; and Andy Guckert, senior vice president of M&T Bank, treasurer. The Harford County Public Library Foundation is
HCPL Celebrates Mysteries and Macabre Month in October
Harford County Public Library celebrates Mysteries and Macabre Month in October with a virtual book buzz, author visit and a variety of programs for children, teens and adults. Among the highlights are: Mystery Lovers Virtual Book Buzz takes place October 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Kensington Publishing Corp. will share information about recent publications and will provide a sneak peek into books that are coming out soon. There will be surprise pop-ins by some of the authors. Advanced registration is required at
Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Fireside Chat with Peter Jay
Harford County Public Library Foundation will host a “Fireside Chat with Peter Jay” on Friday, October 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Darlington Library, 3535 Conowingo Road in Street. The event features a reception on the patio, near the outdoor fireplace, from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a discussion of Jay’s book, “Timepieces: Three Decades of Commentary in The Baltimore Sun,” and Q&A session. Also at the event a commemorative plaque honoring Katherine Kelly, former Harford County Public Library
Harford Mutual Insurance Group named 2023 Empowering Women Award Honoree
Bel Air, Md. - The Daily Record has named Harford Mutual Insurance Group a recipient of a 2023 Empowering Women Award. Empowering Women winners will be honored at The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit on Oct. 25 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The inaugural award recognizes companies and organizations that show a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Maryland. Empowering Women is designed to showcase tangible and innovative efforts by companies, law firms, nonprofits, and
‘Get Your Geek On’ at Harford County Public Library’s Fandom Fest
Fandom Fest, Harford County Public Library’s annual day dedicated to comic book and pop culture, takes place Saturday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road in Abingdon. All day activities include paint a mini with Critical Hit Games; trading card game demos; Cosplay contests; junior superhero obstacle course; kids’ crafts; geeky green screen; “Who’s That PokéMon?” 3-D print demonstration; and “Roamin’ Robots” robotics demonstration. Meg Eden Kuvatt, author
Harford County Public Library Celebrates National Library Card Sign-up Month
As the new school year begins, Harford County Public Library invites community members to get into their “element” and sign up for a library card during September’s National Library Card Sign-up Month. Stop by any Harford County Public Library location to get a free library card, or sign up for a digital card at https://hcplonline.org/digitallibrarycard.php. This year’s National Library Card Sign-up Month theme is “A Library Card is ELEMENTAL” and plays off the movie of the same name. The Library opens
Matt Summerell Promoted to Director of Business Development at Harford Mutual Insurance Group
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group today announced Matt Summerell has been promoted from Southern Regional Business Manager to Director of Business Development. In his new role, Summerell will be responsible for creating and executing Harford Mutual’s overall business development strategy. Harford Mutual currently writes business in ten states and Washington, D.C. Summerell’s promotion comes as Clearpath Specialty (formerly ClearPath Mutual), a monoline workers’ compensation insurance carrier
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Merger Agreement with ClearPath Mutual
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group ("Harford Mutual"), a Ward's 50® top performing commercial property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Maryland, today announced that it has received final approval from the Maryland Insurance Administration of the Merger Agreement with ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company ("ClearPath Mutual"), a monoline workers' compensation carrier headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, ClearPath Mutual merged into Harford
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Maintains A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) Rating for 2023
Bel Air, Md. – A.M. Best publicly announced the reaffirmation 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. The ratings reflect Harford Mutual’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as “Strongest”, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management. About Harford Mutual
Emily Hartzell & Brigette Reed Complete the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Professional Leadership Program for Women at Towson University
Towson, Md. – Towson University announced that Emily Hartzell, Claims Supervisor at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, and Brigette Reed, Accounting Manager at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, completed the Professional Leadership Program for Women, a signature program of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute. This professional development program is dedicated to expanding the positive impact of women leaders. The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute honored the thirty-two women who completed this
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Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Board Changes Following Annual Meeting
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group today announced changes to its Board of Directors. The changes were approved at the Annual Meeting of the Policyholders and are effective May 19, 2023. Donald Fry, Harford Mutual Board member since 2005, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors. Fry is the former president & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), a regional business advocacy group. He joined the GBC in 1999 and became president & CEO in 2002. Fry retired from the GBC in 2022. Fry
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Names Jeffery Bischoff Assistant Vice President of Information Technolog
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced today that Jeffery Bischoff has been named Assistant Vice President of Information Technology. In his new role, Bischoff will oversee the Information Technology (IT) department and will be responsible for developing and leading the company's information technology strategy to enable Harford Mutual's vision to be the regional insurance carrier of choice. Bischoff brings more than 25 years of IT experience to his position. Most recently, he held the
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Wins 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced today that it has earned 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for Leadership, Innovation, Compensation & Benefits, Work-Life Flexibility, and Purpose & Values. Issued by Energage, the research company with more than 16 years of experience surveying over 27 million employees at 70,000 organizations, Top Workplaces awards are based solely on employee feedback.Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards celebrate organizations that excel in
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Releases 2022 Annual Statement
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group has announced the release of its 2022 Annual Statement. The statement highlights the year’s accomplishments, strategic initiatives, and continuing commitment to our policyholders, agency partners, employees, and community partners. The Annual Statement details the company’s financial strength. New business, direct written premium, and revenue growth exceeded plan. Harford Mutual Insurance Group (HMIG) was named to Best’s Review of Top 200 U.S.
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Employees Honored at Annual Awards Event
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group recently celebrated the accomplishments of more than 50 employees at our 2022 Professional Development Awards event, held at Maryland Golf and Country Clubs. Harford Mutual honored seven employees who received industry designations from The Institutes, the continuing education provider of the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (AICPCU). As the leading provider of coursework for the insurance industry, earning a designation from The
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Two Officer Promotions
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced the promotions of two officers. Wayne Gearhart has been promoted from Vice President of Claims to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Bringing nearly 30 years of insurance industry experience to the new position, Gearhart joined Harford Mutual in 2019 as Assistant Vice President of Claims and was promoted to Vice President of Claims in 2021. In his new role, Gearhart will lead strategic initiatives and overall operations. He will also
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Merger Plan with ClearPath Mutual
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group, a Ward’s 50® top performing commercial property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Maryland, announces its plan to merge into the Group, ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company, a monoline workers’ compensation carrier in Louisville, Kentucky. “We are constantly seeking opportunities that complement our strategic goals and provide our policyholders and independent agents with the products and services they need,” says Steve Linkous, President & CEO of
SMBs: Are You Ready for a Data Breach?
It doesn’t matter if you are a business of one or 100, all small and medium-sized businesses are the ideal target for cybercriminals. In fact, more than 60% of small to medium businesses (SMBs) were hit with some form of cyber attack. Just as alarming, 60% of these businesses went out of business within six months of a cyber catastrophe. So, the question remains: are you ready for a data breach? If not, today’s tips from the Hartford County Chamber of Commerce can help you prepare yourself for how
Finish 2022 Strong with These Small Business Tips
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
How to Make Money Online as a Mom in Harford County, Maryland
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
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
News Release: 11/17/2022
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
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Appoints New Board Member
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,
Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s Steven D. Linkous named one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs
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,
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Promotes New Directors
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
5 Ways to Tackle Your Anxiety Around Entrepreneurship
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
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Named to Two Top Industry Lists
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
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!!!
