october 2018 - towson chamber of commerce
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Inside this Issue
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Rocktoberfest
Chamber Golf Tournament
Membership Appreciation Month
CE Candidate Forum
Feet on the Street
Farmers Market
Bana Street Festival
Fully Promoted Ribbon Cutting
TU Football
Eagle's Nest Fundraiser
Church of the Holy Comforter Bingo Night
WTMD Rock Block
Palisades Open House
Team CASA
Members-to-Member Benefits
Refer a New Member
New Members
Board of Directors
Membership Application
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OCTOBER 2018
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54th Annual Towson Chamber Golf TournamentCountry Club of Maryland
Monday, October 15thWhat better way to spend a beautiful fall day with your friends and business associates than on
one of Maryland’s finest courses? Your registration includes a great continental breakfast, libations along the course and a post-golf cookout.
To register, please fill out the form on page 3 and return it to the Towson Chamber office with payment.
Golf Anyone?
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Monday, October 15, 2018 9�0 a.m. Breakfast. Munos.as, Bloody Macys & Registcation
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Contine:n.t2l breakfast. beer, wine, c:ccktails-. sodas, Chid.-Fil-A & a "�ookcut" lunch provided
IPilease ·ndkate the amount you wish to pur,chase ne'Xt to th,e· appro1priate ,category:Iltle SpoliliSorship - $2,000 lndu.des: 2 Foursomes, mulliganrS and putting contest for group, ,acknowledgement.& logo in official toll!mament program, large recognition sign in tent, tee spomors!hip,, comp,my branded golf item that you provide, oompa.ny branded poker,chip bal I markers, {Commitmenh1eeded by .September 1.S"J Comorate Spomorship - $750 Includes: 1 Fou1rsome., admowlecfgement in the offida tournament program, tee sponsorship
Foursome -$550
lmiividua1I !Player - $150
Sponsor a tee -$150 includes: signage on the oourse
Total fmm .above: S· _____ _
Optional Ad'di.tiolilal F,ees,: ff ___ Additiional Lunch Guests ($2.5 each -indudes c.acll:t.ails),
Please ir,dw1e:name:{s) ofgue:st(s} _____________________________ _ ff ___ Mulligans ($10 ea ch, or $75 for .S) •0n1y 2 per person allorwed; purd1iase: of 8 must be: for a :t:e:am ff ___ Puffing Contesttick)ets ($10 each-irrdude:s 3 balls) ff __ '50j50 Raffle Tickets ($10 eachl
•Grand Total:$, ____ _ !Payment type (please ch edk one): -=- Oredit card* Check Cash lflJ].i-yi�gvica credit ca:rd, a •4% seniice fee will be added to ·vour tota,I.
To mate a credit car-d 1P<ayment, ca,11 410-825-1150.
Company:: ___________________ Pho:Jlil;e: __________ _
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IPlay,er 4: _____________________ _
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I giveaway ["affie (T .. OL Made . ,rei: & go balls, _ CVP gift .:.1...-ds, 4 Ocean Pri ;e gift c:ards) IPROPER. ATTlRBJS REQUIRED FOR ALLA Tl1iNDEEs-NO D.BNIM
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October isMembership
Appreciation MonthDon't miss out on these member-hosted events!
For more information on a specific event, please visit our website.
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Advertising & Promotion
Opportunities
One-Page InsertAdvertise a special sale or
promotion with an 8.5x11" insert for $50 in our monthly newsletter.
Advertising for community events is free.
Email Sponsorship"Sponsor" an email that goes out to over 1500
business contacts. Includes your logo and a click-
through to your website. (Costs Vary)
Newspaper Sponsorship
Advertise in the Towson Times!
(Costs Vary)
Questions?Contact: Liz Bailey
Please Join Us!Board & Member Breakfast
Wednesday, October 17th
8 am - 9 amMeeting starts promptly at 8, please arrive early to
check in and enjoy breakfast!
The Sheraton Baltimore North
903 Dulaney Valley Rd
Towson, MD 21204
Please click here to register!
Looking for Restaurant Specials and Happy Hour deals in the Towson Area? Or are you a local
eatery that would like to promote your business?
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employees, including independent
contractors, workers under the
age of 18, workers engaged in
agricultural operations, real
estate brokers, workers who
typically work less than 12
hours per week and certain
temporary workers.
The Act specifies how “Safe and
Sick Leave” is to be accrued,
how it can be carried over from
year to year, and under what
circumstances it can be used.
The Act also requires that
employers provide notice of the
rights provided under the HWFA
to eligible employees, and a
written statement of their leave
balances each pay period. A
model notice is to be drafted by
DLLR, but it may not be
available before the Act is
scheduled to take effect on
February 11, 2018. Therefore,
employers should be prepared to
provide their own disclosure to
their employees, if the DLLR
does not publish a model
disclosure prior to February 11,
2018 or if the effective date is
not deferred by further action
of the Maryland General
Assembly.
If an employer is found to be in
violation of this Act, there are
significant costs that can be
awarded by the Commissioner of
DLLR to employees, including the
assessment of actual and treble
damages, the value of unpaid
leave under the Act and/or civil
penalties. If such awards are
not promptly paid, the Act
authorizes employees to pursue
private litigation against their
employer and to potentially
recover significant damages and
attorneys’ fees.
Employers of Maryland workers
need to take prompt action to
comply with the Act and to
assess whether their current
leave policies are in compliance
with the HWFA. Unless
implementation of the HWFA is
deferred by the General
Assembly, employers have only a
few weeks to make a number of
management decisions relating to
the Act and set up their payroll
procedures to comply with the
notice and record keeping
requirements therein.
Treanor Pope & Hughes, a long-
time Chamber member with a
workplace and business law
practice, will explain the new
law to Chamber members, and
answer questions about its
application and compliance, at a
special lunchtime meeting on
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from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The
meeting, which is free to
members, will be held at the
Chamber’s office, 44 W.
Chesapeake Avenue, Towson,
Maryland 21204.
If you plan to attend, please
contact Emma Forrester at
Join our Facebook group!"Towson Restaurant Deals & Happy Hours"
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LAST Feet on the Street of 2018 is Friday, September 28th with The Jury!
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Market moves to Washington Avenue in November
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introducing...
Member-to-Member Benefits!Enjoy these specials offered exclusively for members of the Towson Chamber. Businesses may
reference the Chamber Directory, or contact the Chamber office to confirm eligibility.AAA Mid-Atlantic – Nicholas Starr, [email protected]$50 Classic Primary Membership for 1st year (Normally $74), One FREE classic associate for the first year (normally $46), Waived Enrollment Fee (Normally $15), Additional $5 Discount for Perpetual Membership. To claim this discount, use the code: “TOWSON”
Drive Now LLC – Natasha Itheme, [email protected] $50 off Driver’s Education class, $10 off Driver Improvement or Drug & Alcohol Class , $15 off private driving lessons, Free Driver Improvement Training class for Fleet Drivers within 30 days of writing a Drive Now Insurance Commercial Auto Policy, Instant Insurance quotes geared specifically for new drivers and international license holders, License plates tag return - free pickup within 5 mile radius.
Roland Park Chiropractic – Dr. Silke Laub, [email protected] this link for a 20% special discount on all supplements for chamber members. From Vitamin D or multivitamins, special men’s health or women’s health supplements: https://wellevate.me/silke-laub
THB Bagels & Deli – Steve Warrick, [email protected] Dessert Platter ($29.95 value) to all Catering Lunch orders over $100. Monday through Thursday. Pickup or delivery between 10 am and 2 pm. Not valid for Breakfast orders. Must mention the Member to Member promo. Place the order at www.eatTHB.com or call 443-912-2249
The Point in Towson – Erica Russo, [email protected]% off to all members for food, beverages and catering. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Zerodraft Maryland – Kurt Pfund, [email protected] COST Quick Home Energy Check-up (LED bulbs, efficient-water measures, pipe insulation, etc., installed by a trained energy technician), 5% Chamber discount on Commercial LED Lighting Upgrades, 5% Chamber discount on Home Performance Energy Upgrades
Slice of Towson – Paul Rizas, [email protected]% off any and all 20" XXL Family Sized pizzas
Brown Rice Korean Grill - Eric Lin, [email protected]% off your catering order
The 10% Rule:Keep your business local and make 10% of your expenditures within Towson. Just think of the
impact...if a company grosses $300,000 per year and they see an additions 10% or $30,000, that could mean hiring a new employee, expanding product limes, or improving the
facade of their business. Keep business in Towson and create a positive environment for OUR community!
SHOP LOCAL!
TOWSeN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
REFERRAL
CARD
REFER A NEW MEMBER. AND BE ENTERED
TO WIN WHEN THEY JOIN THE CHAMBER!
KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN BENEFIT
FROM JOINING THE CHAMBER?
FILL OUT THEIR CONTACT INFO BELOW:
NAME: ________________ _
COMPANY: ____________ _
EMAIL ADDRESS: _________ _
PHONE NUMBER: _________ _
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YOUR NAME: ---------------
YOUR PHONE NUMBER:
WHEN SOMEONE JOINS OCTOBER - DECEMBER, THEY WILL RECEIVE THE
REST OF 2018 FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF THEIR 2019 MEMBERSHIP.
WWW.TOWSONCHAMBER.COM
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New Member SpotlightWelcome to the Towson Chamber!
Mutual of Omaha Raymond Der(410) 236-8774
[email protected] 4370 Old Field Lane
Hampstead, MD 21074(Insurance)
Universal Title (Timonium) Denise Christian(410) 600-1097
[email protected] 2231 York Road, Suite 102
Lutherville, MD 21093(Title Company)
Looking to learn more about Towson Chamber member opportunities?
Our next Membership 101 will be on Wednesday, October 10 at noon
at Towson Town Center.Location: Level 4 in the Nordstrom wing next to Aveda (closest parking is D4)
Please RSVP to Joan: [email protected] by Friday, October 5
2018-2019 TOWSON CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim BojanowskiPast President
Zest Social Media Solutions
Sarah Ryan President
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OFFICERS
Mary Fran Stromyer Treasurer
Kenneally & Co., P.A.
TOWSON CHAMBER STAFF:
Nancy Hafford Executive Director
Liz Bailey Marketing Director 21
Edouard S. Mutabazi Secretary
Vision Iconique
Joan Sellers Membership Coordinator
BOARD MEMBERS
Lisa BiseniusVice President
Towson Town Center
• Brandon Simpson, Palisades of Towson
• Chuck Connolly, Farmers Insurance
• Colin Exelby, Celestial Wealth Management
• C.R. Hogendorp, American National Insurance
• Craig Carmichael, St. Joseph’s Medical Center
• Deb Moriarty, Ph.D., Towson University
• Debbie Phelps, BCPS Education Foundation
• Edward Kilcullen, Maryland CASA Association
• James Pomfret, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Joe Shagena, Destiny Mortgage Group
• Lynne Lochte, Goucher College
• Mark Shulman, DDS.
• Melony Wagner, Charles Village Pub
• Nancy Hofmann, LiveTowson.com
• Pam Gilmour, Financial Fitness
• Paul Schwab, Azrael, Franz, Schwab, &
Lipowitz, LLC
• Todd Huff, Brooks-Huff Tire and Auto Centers
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2018-2019 Membership Application Business Name: ______________________________
Contact Person: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
Fax: ____________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________
Website: __________________________________
Number of Employees: __________________________
Type of Business as listed in the Yellow Pages:______________________________________________
How did you hear about us? ______________________________________________
Return this application with your dues** investment made payable to:
Towson Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 44 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
_____ 1 - 5 employees $250 _____ 6 - 20 employees $275 _____ 21 - 30 employees $350 _____ 31 - 45 employees $400 _____ 46 - 75 employees $475 _____ 76 - 100 employees $525 _____ over 100 employees $1,000
**To pay by credit card, please call the Chamber Office 410-825-1144
Please Be Advised!!!! Internal Revenue Bureau Cumulative Bulletin No 2, page 105 reads: Membership fees or dues by individuals & corporation to a Chamber of
Commerce are deductible from gross income as a business expense provided the memberships is employed as a means of advancing the business interests of the individual corporation.”
Please check the appropriate value(s):
Add sponsorship opportunities for 2018*:
_____ $200 - Winterfest & County Tree Lighting _____ $200 - Towson Beautification Program _____ $300 - Towson 4th of July Parade_____ $450 - Taste of Towson (includes 12 tickets) _____ $750 - October Chamber Golf Tournament
(includes foursome) _____ $1000 - Towsontown Spring Festival _____Other Amount: $______________
+ $30 one-time application fee
= Total Investment $ __________
*For more information on sponsorship packages, pleasecontact the Chamber Office 410-825-1144
53 Years of Community Excellence!
Get Connected by Getting Involved with One or More Towson Chamber Committees Please indicate your areas of interest in one or more
of our committees:
___ Retail Development
___ 4th of July Parade___ Marketing
___ Membership
___ Golf Tournament
___ Spring Festival
___ Towson Gardens Day
___ Winterfest
___ Baltimore County Tree Lighting
Towson Chamber of Commerce 44 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
[email protected] www.towsonchamber.com
@TowsonChamberOfCommerce Phone: 410-825-1144
Fax: 410-832-5863
Sponsored By:
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