Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Eleven south county businesses are participating in a seasonal event, starting Friday, that encourages residents to keep their shopping dollars in the local community.
The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce is partnering with 11 small businesses in south county as part of its holiday Christmas Crawl—a promotional shopping event aimed at supporting community establishments. Starting on Black Friday—Nov. 23—and continuing to Dec. 15, the local chamber is inviting shoppers to embark on a local shopping spree adventure that journeys throughout the south county region. In the Christmas Crawl, residents can go from store to store without traveling too far in between and knock out their holiday shopping lists. The businesses partnering in the “crawl” primarily offer antiques, collectibles, home decorations and consignment items. However, residents doing the “crawl” can stop off at partnering eateries …
Monday, October 8, 2012
The chamber hopes to help local business owners who work alongside their spouses or partners and address specific challenges that arise in the workplace.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Nine new board members will join chamber and serve until December 2014.
The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce (SAACC) elected nine new board members to join its leadership team and help oversee future chamber endeavors. According to an announcement released over the weekend by SAACC President Cindy Morgan, the new board members’ service term ends Dec. 31, 2014. Of the nine new board members, every one of them runs a small business in south county, ranging from learning centers to limousine services. Here’s a rundown of who they are: Morgan said in the announcement that the board members will join herself, first vice president Joe Gibson, secretary Stacy Greenstreet, Phil Hazen, Richard Lyford, Donna Coursey-Ford and Ray Zancan. Additionally, the chamber said goodbye to former board members whose terms …
Friday, September 7, 2012
The chamber hopes to help local business owners who work alongside their spouses or partners and address specific challenges that arise in the workplace.
Update (10/8 10:00 a.m. )—Running a small business in the current economic climate can be hard enough, but imagine handling those struggles while working alongside the person you love—day in and day out. It’s a reality for many business owners in south county and throughout the region, so that’s why the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special dinner this fall to discuss specific challenges facing those businessmen and women. Initially scheduled for Sept. 20, chamber president Cindy Morgan told Patch that a scheduling conflict with the key speaker forced them to postpone the seminar to a later date yet to be announced. However, the chamber has since scheduled a new date for the seminar, Nov. 12. Morgan said many …
Monday, June 25, 2012
The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce's big event on Saturday was a huge hit.
Sometimes, having a 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass isn't the most convenient way to get around town, especially when temperatures in the 100s prohibit the engine from working properly. However, thanks to the members of the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, car troubles didn't keep Patch from getting some great photos from Saturday's community gathering. The South County Festival, hosted by the chamber, brough togther residents and business leaders for an all-day event featuring food, games and fun. Whether it was a booth hosted by Perfect Pet Resort in Lothian or a Cub Scout sailboat competition, there was plenty to check out amid the hot June temperatures. Cindy Morgan, president of the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
I'm super excited about my first-ever south county festival, but I need your help.
As someone who’s new to south county, I know I have a lot to learn about the community and the character of its people. But despite my “newness,” I’m excited about this weekend’s South County Festival, taking place in Tracys Landing at Herrington Harbour North Marina. The festival takes place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. I know there will be live music, great food, exhibits from local businesses and a whole lot more. The event, sponsored by the Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce will feature a variety of entertainment, activities and demonstrations for children and adults. What should I look forward to at the festival? Tell me in the comments.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The free clinic takes place Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in West River.
The following information was shared by the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce. Owensville Primary Care is set to hold a spring rabies clinic in the parking lot at 134 Owensville Rd. (Route 255), West River, on Sunday, May 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. for the benefit of the residents of south county. The effort is in partnership with the Anne Arundel County Department of Health and Anne Arundel County Animal Control. Dr. Linda Ruiz of the Muddy Creek Animal Hospital has volunteered her afternoon along with the volunteer staff of Owensville Primary Care to offer this service to south county. Folks should bring their animal on a leash (dogs) or in a carrier (cats).
Monday, May 7, 2012
Are you a female business leader? The local chamber of commerce invites you to a morning of networking and insight.
The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce hosts its “SoCo Women’s Network” meeting Tuesday morning and is inviting the business community to participate. Taking place at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Honey’s Harvest in Rose Haven, the chamber is encouraging local businesswomen to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a morning of networking and insight. “The SoCo Women’s Network is designed to bring south county women business owners and women in business together for networking, friendships and business building,” according to a release. At the last two network meetings, the chamber has discussed hiring, firing, workman’s comp issues, unemployment insurance, business insurance, liability insurance and more. According to a release by the chamber, Tuesday…
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