September Business to Business Magazine AUGUST VOICE

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1 Business to Business Magazine September 2013 AUGUST VOICE

2 HARFORD CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT/CEO Bel Air, Md., August 28, Harford County Chamber of Commerce announced today that Pamela J. Klahr, CCE, has been named president and CEO. She begins her new position September 9. Klahr is a Certified Chamber of Commerce Executive (CCE) and served most recently as president and CEO of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. In that role, she was responsible for an organization of more than 700 members and increased the chamber s revenue, grew attendance at events, expanded member services, created a business alliance task force and introduced several new initiatives including BRAC to the Future and Cyber Conference and Operation Thank You. Pam Klahr s extensive chamber experience will move the Harford County Chamber of Commerce forward and continue its position as one of the strongest business organizations in Maryland, said Brenda Morrison, chair of the board. The chamber s board was very impressed with the relationships she built with the military community at Fort Meade, and we are confident that she will repeat that success in Harford County. The president and CEO of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce is responsible for advocating for businesses and building community partnerships as well as planning events, marketing and generating income for the Chamber. The Harford County Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest chambers in Maryland. Prior to her service at the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Klahr served as vice president, membership services, for the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., SEPA Chapter; vice president, marketing and member services, American Chamber of Commerce Executives; and vice president, marketing and membership services, for the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2009, Klahr was named by the Gazette of Politics & Business as One of the 25 CEOs You Need to Know in She has participated in the Miliken Institute/Economic Forecast Forum, Center for Creative Leadership Leadership Development and University of Delaware Institute of Management. Klahr is active in the community and has served as president of the Maryland Association of Chamber Executives and on the board of directors of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. I am so pleased to be joining the Harford County Chamber of Commerce team, Klahr said. The business climate is vibrant, and the potential for growth is a sure thing. I look forward to getting to know all of our members. Harford County Chamber of Commerce is a recognized advocate and voice of business in Harford County. The organization s mission is to foster an environment in which the economy and businesses thrive and prosper, enhancing the quality of life for everyone in Harford County. More information about the chamber can be found at

3 Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Steve Taylor East Wheel Road Bel Air, MD Waterproofing Bel Air Glass & Mirror Jeff Dickerson Dove Ct. #2 Forest Hill, MD Glass & Mirror Harbor Freight Tools Scott Naylor C Pulaski Hwy Edgewood, MD Long and Foster Real Estate Faye Carey Baltimore Pike Bel Air, MD Real Estate Pairadocs Wellness Susan Gell P.O. Box Market St. Charlestown, MD Health, Fitness & Nutrition Re-Elect Sheriff Bane Sheriff Jesse Bane P.O. Box 1039 Bel Air, MD ROARITECH Danny Roarty PO Box 445 Churchville, MD Terminix Commercial Services Robert Antoinin Aggies Circle, Unit D Bel Air, MD Turn of Phrase LLC Lisa Baldino Bluebird Court West Bel Air, MD New Board Member Spotlight Aaron Piccirilli Vice President, Foundation, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center , aaron.j.piccirilli@medstar.net Aaron Piccirilli is the Vice President, Foundation, for MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. With 433 licensed beds and a team of 3,450 medical and administrative professionals, MedStar Franklin Square is Maryland s fourth largest hospital and one of ten hospitals in the MedStar Health system. Aaron oversees all fundraising initiatives that are within the hospital. In addition to philanthropy, Aaron is a part of the Senior Management Team which collectively oversees all operations and administration of the hospital. Prior to joining MedStar, Aaron served as President of the Piccirilli, Inc, a full-service marketing and advertising agency. Started in 1969, by his father Charles Piccirilli, Piccirilli, Inc. serves national Fortune 500 companies to smaller local start-up businesses. The company later became a leader in web development and online marketing. During his tenure, the agency was ranked by the Baltimore Business Journal as Top 25 Largest Ad Agencies, the Top 25 Largest Web Design Firms, and the Top 25 Largest Graphic Design Firms in Baltimore. He is a member of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Aaron also sits on various boards and committees to include the Center Club of Baltimore, the Black and Gold Foundation of John Carroll High School, the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, and the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce. Aaron has a bachelor s degree from the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

4 New Transfer Policy The Harford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a convenient new transfer policy for events. Although all registrations are final, you may transfer your registration to an attendee from an organization of your choosing for the same event for which you registered, if you are unable to attend.

5 Exhibiting Hours : Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 6:30 pm All booths must be set up prior to 10:00 am Friday $225 / booth on or before August 16 $250 / booth on or after August 17 Includes: Promotion: 8 x 8 Space 8 Covered & Skirted Table Electric Chamber Website Print Advertising Social Media Updates Booth selections will take place promptly on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 4:30 pm at HC3: 108 South Bond St.

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7 Please join us for the Chamber s Mix & Mingle Networking Wednesday: September 8:oo am in the Chamber Board Room NETWORK Meet our newest Chamber members new and established Chamber Members Each person gives a 30 second commercial Share business cards with the group LEARN How the Chamber can work for you GROW Do business with Chamber members first No Cost to Attend, No Registration Required For additional information, please contact the Chamber at

8 FOOD. FUN. NETWORK. The Harford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to submit a proposal for the publication of its annual printed Membership Directory. We are seeking a turn-key proposal that includes designing, writing/editing, selling advertisements, printing, and distributing the Membership Directory to Chamber members. The Chamber will enter into a one-year contract with the company selected for this project. The deadline for submissions is September 19, The projected date for contract commencement is September 27, To request an application packet, please call or visit and click on Member Services, Chamber News. Business After Hours Susquehanna Bank $5 per person Did you know.. that a delayed school start in Maryland would result in an additional $74.3 million in direct economic activity, including $3.7 million in new wages and a separate $7.7 million in state and local revenue? Contact the Chamber Office for the complete report by the Bureau of Revenue Estimates entitled Direct Economic Impact of starting Maryland Public Schools after Labor Day.

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10 Upcoming Events 2013 September 12 at 8 a.m. Business With Breakfast Safe Harbors Travel $15 Per Person September 18 at 8 a.m. Mix & Mingle Networking Free September 18 at 5 p.m. Harford Award $65 Per Person October 3 at 5 p.m. Business After Hours Susquehanna Bank $5 Per Person October 10 at 8 a.m. Business With Breakfast $15 Per Person October 16 at 8 a.m. Mix & Mingle Networking Free October 17 at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon at Vandiver Inn $25 Per Person October 18 & 19 at 10 a.m. Fall Expo at Harford Mall $250 Per Booth November 7 at 5 p.m. Business After Hours Tidewater Incentives $5 Per Person November 14 at 8 a.m. Business With Breakfast $15 Per Person November 20 at 8 a.m. Mix & Mingle Networking Free November 21 at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon at Texas Roadhouse $25 Per Person December 5 at 5 p.m. Holiday Party $25 Per Person December 18 at 8 a.m. Mix & Mingle Networking Free December 19 at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon at Bayou Restaurant $25 Per Person Registrations are non-refundable, but may be gifted to a same-event attendee of your choosing should you be unable to attend. Make your reservations for upcoming Chamber events with this reservation form, or visit and click on Calendar of Events to pay online. Check the appropriate event to attend, list the names of attendees and calculate the amount due. Fill out your company information and mail or fax a copy of this form with your check to: 108 South Bond Street, Bel Air, MD / / f / info@harfordchamber.org Method of Payment Check Credit Card Please mark each event you wish to attend above. Attendee Names: Organization Name Contact Name Address Total Amount Due: (Cost per event x Number of attendees) = Phone Fax Address Name on Credit Card: Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Auth #: Mailing Address w/zip:

11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAMBER OFFICERS President/CEO, Pamela Klahr Chair, Brenda Morrison Harford Community College Chair Elect, Paul Balsamo Balsamo, Stewart, Lutters, & Ruth Vice Chair Finance, Bill Suchting Battelle Vice Chair Administration Sheryl Davis Kohl Beacon Staffing Alternatives, Inc. Past Chair, Robin Sommer Images of Sommer Member at Large Bob Bloom WXCY, FM Roxanne Harry Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen Board Members Linda Aaby Homestead Publishing Co. Paige Boyle Boyle Buick GMC Truck Randy Brunkhorst State Farm Insurance Jay Ellenby Safe Harbors Travel, Inc. Mary Hastler Harford County Public Library Bonnie Johansen Baltimore Gas & Electric Teri Kranfeld Harford County Public Schools Martha Mallonee Upper Chesapeake Health Aaron Piccirilli Franklin Square Hospital Center Patrice Ricciardi Freedom Federal Credit Union Bernie Spicer Harford Mall Lee Tayson Liberty Mutual Jay Van Deusen Van Deusen Construction, Inc. Deborah Williams M & T Bank September/October Calendar of Events A MUST-HAVE REFERENCE GUIDE TO ALL CHAMBER HAPPENINGS September 2 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 Business Dev. 4 HBN Leads 5 Executive 6 11:45 a.m. Military Affairs Legislative 17 New Member Orientation 9:00 a.m. Membership Dev. Young Members 9:00 a.m. Education Liaison October HBN Leads Mix & Mingle Networking 5:00 p.m. Harford Award HBN Leads Business with Harbors Travel Board of Directors Meeting MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Business Dev. 2 HBN Leads 3 Executive 11:45 a.m. Military 5:00 p.m. Bank 7 8 New Member Orientation 9:00 a.m. Membership Dev Legislative Young Members 9:00 a.m. Education Liaison 9 HBN Leads Mix & Mingle Networking HBN Leads Business with Harbors Travel Board of Directors Meeting 11:30 a.m. Inn See registration form or call the Chamber at All Chamber committee meetings are held at the Chamber office, 108 South Bond Street, Bel Air, unless otherwise stated.