NEWSLETTERSeptember 2014

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President’s MessageTheOverleaFullertonBusiness&ProfessionalAssociationcordiallyinvitesyoutoourmonthlymeetingonWednesday,September17thfrom4:30pm-6:00pmatBrightviewlocatedat8100RossvilleBlvd.(21236).MichelleMcQuillan,CommunitySalesDirectorwelcomesOFBPAbacktoherwonderfulfacility.ComeseewhyBrightviewisatrueassettoourcommunity.

Guestspeakersinclude:

JoanWardandProgramDirectorDavidGreenwood,P.E.,whowillbepresentingourgroupontheI-95ImprovementswithExpressTollLanesProject.www.i-95expresstolllanes.com

DariceDixon,withHibuapremierpartnerofGoogleaswellasaMicrosoft/Facebookpartnership will be presenting Digital Education. Hibu helps businesses get qualified clients fromtheinternetandkeepupwithtoday’sfastpacedtechnology.WeprovideGooglefriendlywebsites,brandingwithonlinedisplayadvertisingonover400Microsoftsites,includingFacebookANDhelpbusinessesbefoundonpageoneofGoogle.Weareabletohelpbusinessesgrowinthemarketplace.

OFBPA Business & Community Guide 2014-2015.Wewillbegoingtopresssoon.IfyouhavenotrenewedorjoinedOFBPA(Membership$75)andyouwanttobelisted3xinournewedition,pleasegetthosemembershipformsinpronto.Lookingforagreatwaytoadvertiseyourbusinesslocally?Abusinesscardadisonly$80.Seenewsletterforratesheet.Weget5,000copiesthataredistributedamongourbusinessmembers,ourcommunityassociationsandbusinessesalongourcorridor.Don’tmissoutonthisawesomeopportunitytoletthecommunityKNOWYOU!

Eastside Emergency Family Shelter For2014OFBPAwillcontinueitsstrongsupportfortheEastsideEmergencyFamilyShelter,locatedadjacenttoMedStarFranklinSquareMedicalCenter,at9100FranklinSquareDriveBaltimore,MD21237.MeganGoffney,DirectorofHomelessandHousingServicesinformsusthattheshelterisatcapacity(125)withabout50kids.WearerunningthroughthingsquicklysoIwantedtoprovidewhatourmostimmediateneedsare:

*boxesofcereal;*milk(vitamind);*Styrofoambowlsandplates;*juicemix*snacks(pudding,chips,fruitsnacks)

GiftcardsarewelcomeespeciallyfromSam’sclubwheretheybuymostofthemilk.Youcanbringanynon-perishableitemstothemeetingandIwilltakethemtotheshelter.Youcan(cont’d)

contactMeganat(410)285-4674(voice)ext.305ormgoffney@canconnects.orgorwww.canconnects.org.

Corridor Walk…andthewinnerofafreebusinesscardadis…..KarenSmithofGoodfortheSoleReflexology. A drawing was held for all who participated in our walk. Again thanks to all who helpedusreachouttothebusinessesonourcorridor.

AllnewsletterarticlesareduebythelastFridayofeachmonthtoGreg@greg.glinowiecki@proforma.com.Formsforpromotingyourbusinessoryoureventareavailableonourwebsite.Forallevents,membershipFYIandmeetingupdatesvisitourwww.ofbpa.com.

HaveagreatweekandhopetoseeeveryoneatBrightview.Bringplentyofbusinesscardstoshare.

Donna

Business News& Events

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Area Business Exhibitor Opportunities

Baby Boomer/Senior ExpoOctober22-23attheTimoniumFairgrounds.TheeventwillalsofeatureaVeteranMusterandEmploymentFair.Pleasevisittheirwebsite,www.seniorexpoonline.com, to find the latest updates and to select an available booth. Email seniorexpo@baltimorecountymd.gov to reserve a space. See flyer.

BBJ 2014 Business Growth Expo Friday,November14;8:00a.m.-12:30p.m.HuntValleyInn,245ShawanRoad,HuntValley,MD21031Showcaseyourcompanytohundredsoflocalbusinessleaderswithanexhibitatour2014BusinessGrowthExpo.ContactBaltimoreBusinessJournal,pleasecall410-454-05288am-5pmMonday-Fridayoremailncopeland@bizjournals.comorvisithttp://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/event/108831.

Virtual ExpoSmallBusinessNetworkTVandMarylandCoLabsarecollaboratingonvirtualexpoforthebusinesscommunity.Shareyourinformationinaninterviewstyleformat.ContactGailTurnerBrownat2407120317formoreinformation.SeeFlyer.

Business News cont’d

Perry Hall White Marsh Town FairOctober4,10am-4pm,CrossroadsVillageCenterInterestedinhavingaboothatTheTownFair?Visitwww.thetownfair.netforinformationorcontactLynnRichardson,410-493-4984.

Sam’s Club Join & Save EventSaturday,Sept.13from10-6.Receivea$25GiftCardwhenyoujoinorrenew.For more info see flyer.

OLD BAY FestivalSponsorshipOpportunityforLocalBusinesses:PadoniaPark’s“OldBayFestival”,SatSept20.Checkouttheopportunitiesathttp://t.co/KKqlPISK07(https://twitter.com/OLDBAYFestival/status/505839577203236864)

Gala & Business Recognition AwardsDundalkChamberofCommercewillhostitsAnnualGala&BusinessRecognitionAwardsCeremonyonSaturday,October4.HeldatyheSparrowsPointCountryClub,theeventwillrunfrom6:30to10:30.

SaturdayOctober4th,2014

DUNDALKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCEISHOSTINGITSANNUALGALA&BUSINESSRECOGNITIONAWARDSCEREMONYATSPARROWSPOINTCOUNTRYCLUB.919WiseAvenue,Baltimore,MD21222Eventruns6:30-10:30PM,OpenBar,Appetizers,Dinner,BlackTieOptional,andGreatExpectations.Admission:$75memberspaidinadvance.$75non-members.Tablesof8availableContactDundalkChamberofCommerce,Phone:(410)284.3700Fax:(410)284.3700;dotty@dundalkchamberofcommerce.org

Members Helping MembersNewnewsletterfeaturewherememberscanofferadvice,postquestions,offerdiscountsorotherwiseshareexperiencesandknowledgetoaidfellowmembers.Sendtogreg.glinowiecki@proforma.com.

Branding Tip: Don’thavealogo?Chooseafont,style,andcolorforyourbusinessname.Requestthatthenamebetypesetinthatfontwiththoseattributeswheneveryourunanad,printsalesmaterials,businesscards,website,etc.Tryaddingaverticalorhorizontalscaletogivethetypeamorecustomfeel.GregGlinowiecki,CatalystMultimediapowered byProforma.

Wanttointroduceyourselfandyourbusinessinthenewsletter?Justvisitwww.ofbpa.comandsubmitanintroform.

News In The Community

History of Northeast BaltimorepresentedbyEricHolcombThursday,September25at6:00pmHamiltonBranch,Meetingroom5910HarfordRoad,Baltimore,MD21214

LearnabouttheactivitiesoftheNortheastHistoryRoundtableandexploreNortheastBaltimorehistorywithEricHolcomb,authorofCity as Suburb: A History of Northeast Baltimore,since1660.EricwillexploreNortheast’shistorybeforeBaltimoreCityexisted,whenNortheastoverlookedBaltimore,andwhenitbecamepartofBaltimoreCity.

Formoreinfocontact:MikeHilliard,Email:mikehilliard@harbel.orgWebsites:www.harbel.org&www.necop.com;Phone:410-444-2100

Science ExtravaganzaScienceEngineeringMathematicsAerospaceAcademy3rdBALTIMORE-SEMAADAY,STEMEXTRAVAGANZASaturday,September13th2014,10:00a.m.to3:00p.m.MorganStateUniversityHillFieldHouse,1700E.ColdSpringLane,Baltimore,MD21251FromrocketstoMars.Hands-onfunforkidsofAllagesandfamilymembers.VariousExhibitionsbyNASA-GSFC,NASA-GRC,AIAA,NOAA,FAA,ArmyResearchLab,SpaceTelescopeScienceInstitute,URSCo.Engineering,USCybersecurity,USCoastGuard,USGS,CanManufacturersInstitute,TeamAmericaRocketryChallenge,MDSpaceGrantConsortium,MarylandScienceCenter,NorthropGrumman,ParagonTEC,STARLAB–Planetarium.FreeAdmission.For more information call the SEMAA Office at (443) 885-3304/3307 or send an email to Baltimore.Semaa@gmail.com.

5K for the Bay...Part Deux!TheChesapeakeBayTrustisexcitedtoannouncethe5KfortheBay...PartDeux!

Wanttobeasponsor?Checkoutthefantasticsponsorshipopportunitiesthatareavailable,startingaslowas$100!ContactMollyAltonMullinsat410-974-2941,ext.107formoredetails.http://www.cbtrust.org/site/c.miJPKXPCJnH/b.9175923/k.341D/5k_for_the_BayPart_Deux.htm

Neighbors Helping NeighborsThe Baltimore County Fire Department this fall will conduct two sessions of its five-weekemergencypreparednessprogramforcitizens.

“NeighborsHelpingNeighbors”isamulti-section,all-hazardsprogramthatincludesinteractivelecturesandpracticalinstruction.Theprogramisdesignedtohelp citizens learn how to help their families and communities get through the first 72hoursfollowingdisasterssuchastropicalstorms,blizzardsandextendedwaterandpoweroutages.

Expertsfromlocalpublicsafetyagencieswillconductthetraining.Topicsincludenatural and technological disasters, fire safety, crime prevention, CPR and first aid, andcommunitypreparedness.

Participants are expected to attend a two-hour session once a week for five consecutiveweeks.AllclassesareheldonTuesdayevenings,7to9p.m.

OnesessionbeginsSeptember9attheProvidenceVFCinTowson.ThesecondsessionbeginsOctober14atthePikesvilleVFC.

Detailsandtoregisteronline:http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/News/PoliceNews/iWatch/BCoFDCourseTrainsCitizenstoRespondtoEmergencies

Schools for Our FutureInanattachedletter,Dr.DallasDance,Superintendent,BaltimoreCountySchools,revealspartofthe5yearstrategicplantoimprovedigitalavailabilityandmodernizeschoolbuildings.Thisspring,BaltimoreCountyExecutiveKevinKamenetzannouncedtheSchoolsforOurFutureprogram,aplantoinvest$1.1billioninschoolrenovationandconstructionthrough2021.JointhefallseriesofcommunityforumstohelpinformthedevelopmentoftheBCPSCapitalImprovementPlan.ThisPlanwillbringtogetherthefacilitiesassessmentmentionedabove,theSchoolsforOurFutureproposal,andcommunityinput.Allforumsarescheduledfrom6:30-7:30p.m.Seeletterfordetails.

Senior Mock InterviewsOverleaHighisseekingbusinessprofessionalswhoarewillingtovolunteeratleasttwo hours to provide our seniors with a chance to refine their interviewing skills. OverleaHighSchoolMediaCenter5401KenwoodAve.

Wednesday,October29th,8:00a.m.-1:00p.m.RSVPby9/26/14tosecureyourpreferredtimeContact:Ms.Reid-Brooks-jreidbrooks@bcps.orgor410-887-5242

BABY BOOMER/SENIOR EXPO 2014

Wednesday, October 22, 20149 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 23, 20149 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Timonium Fairgrounds

ADMISSION: $2 or two cans of non-perishable food FREE GIFT - DOCUMENT ORGANIZER

Sponsored by BGE and GBMC

Special performance by THE ORIGINAL

DRIFTERS

410-887-2594www.seniorexpoonline.com

• Encounter over 300 exhibitors withinformation and specialty products

• Enjoy two days of continuousentertainment on the Main Stage

• Experience a new exercise class in theSenior Center Demonstration Area (free)

• Unearth a treasure in the SilentAuction by being the highest bidder

• Determine the best local artist in thePower of Age Art Show/Exhibit

• Locate preventive health screenings andflu/pneumonia vaccinations

• Learn the best in County resourcesavailable in Baltimore County

• Explore how to make a difference inthe County at the RSVP Volunteer Fair

• Visit the Veteran Resource Muster forresources and information

• Explore vocational counseling and searchfor a new job at the Employment Fair

ALL AGES WILL ENJOY THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDING:

BABY BOOMER/SENIOR EXPO 2014

The Living Life to the Fullest Silent Auction will be open for bidding all day on Wednesday, October 22nd

through 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 23rd. Don’t miss out on the incredible auction items

including travel, dining, home products, leisure pursuits, memorabilia, wellness,

handcrafts and more. Stop by Center Hall and enjoy!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Thursday, October 23, 2014 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 , 2013:9 a.m. Qi Gong10 a.m. Tai Chi for Better Balance 11 a.m. Enhance Fitness12 p.m. Brain Fitness1 p.m. Yoga 2 p.m. Urban Line Dancing

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST

SILENT AUCTION

Timonium Fairgrounds • 410-887-2594 • www.seniorexpoonline.com

Odd Couple 9 a.m.The Senior Jazz Band 10:30 a.m.

Opening Ceremony with County Executive Kevin Kamenetz 12 p.m.

Spice Jazz 1 p.m. Ellis Woodward 2:30 p.m.

Heart of Maryland Barbershop Chorus 3:15 p.m. The Original Drifters 4 p.m.

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Discover the Power of Age! Mapping Your Journey

Rearview Mirror 9 a.m. Veterans’ Salute 11 a.m.

Billy Finch’s Musical USO Show 11:30 a.m. Discover the Power of Age Art Show

Winners Recognized 1 p.m.Josh and the Good Old Stuff 1:30 p.m.

MAIN STAGE IN CENTER HALL

Each session is 45 minutes in length and adaptable to varying abilities.

Try an exercise class on for size – Free of charge

9 a.m. Zumba Gold10 a.m. Easy Does It12 p.m. Ballroom Dancing1 p.m. Song Birds2 p.m. Square Dancing

SENIOR CENTER DEMO FITNESS STAGE

David,

This is finally starting to come together. Small Business Network TV and Maryland CoLabs are coming together on a collaboration for the business community.

We are putting together a Virtual Expo that you can participate in.

What's a "virtual expo"?

Great question David. It's a platform you can use to share your product, service or opportunity online.

You won't have to pack all your items up, load and unload them set up a table and stand all day handing out products or brochures to tire kickers.

Or hoping that 1000 people show up as the organizer promised and there are only other vendors there... Ugh!

Now, you can come to the Maryland CoLabs Business Center in Essex, MD and share your information in our interview style format. You have the opportunity to give the ins and outs of your business which is streamed on the internet for potentially thousands to view

Best of all it doesn't stop there. Each participant will be able to choose 1 of 3 marketing packages which bests suits them. This will enable you to capture leads, follow up with potential prospects and customers and clips of your interview so youcan continue to market yourself.

You'll also receive an 1 on 1 marketing strategy session to show you how to best capitalize on the leads you receive and how to keep you and your business in front of those prospects.

Get the full scoop here

This will be fun and exciting!

Check it out and make sure you pick your package so we can get you on the show.

Even if you don't want to or can't be on the show, we have an option for you to just air your commercial during the show. How's that for taking away excuses for taking your business to the next level!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 240 712 0317 or if you prefer to have someone contact you, make sure we have your number and the best time to contact you.

Go here now

Let's make you FAMOUS!!

Talk soon,

Gail Turner BrownFounder, Small Busienss Network TVPh. 240 712 0317

P.S. We are only making this availabe for the first 10 people who want to be on the show. So don't procrastinate. DO IT NOW!! Go here to pick your marketing package

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Mailing Address:Small Business Network TVMaryland CoLabs, LLC505 Eastern AveEssex, MD 21286United States

* A 10% service fee applies on all non-member purchases when shopping (not applicable in CA, SC or Elmsford, NY).** This offer is limited and may be terminated or changed at any time. Join or renew as a Sam’s Plus™ Member and receive a $25 gift card, or join or renew as a Sam’s Savings™ or Sam’s Business™ Member and receive a $10 gift

card. You must be 18 or older to purchase a membership, and membership is subject to qualifications. This offer is valid for memberships issued in-club only and is not valid online. Gift card will be provided at the time membership card is issued. This offer may not be combined with any other offer or promotion. Only one gift card per primary member. The gift card with this offer cannot be used toward membership fees and must be claimed within 30 days of membership sign-up or renewal connected with this program. Membership cards are non-transferable and are valid at all Sam’s Club locations worldwide. Walmart® and Sam’s Club associates are not eligible for this offer. A Sam’s Plus Membership and Sam’s Savings Membership include one primary card and one spouse (or other household member 18 or older) card. A Sam’s Business Membership and Sam’s Plus Membership for business include one primary card, one company card and one spouse (or other household member 18 or older) card. Primary memberships are valid for one year from the date of issue. Offers are not valid at SamsClub.com or by mail. Visit SamsClub.com/privacy to view our privacy policy. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. For a limited time only. One-time use only. Only original certificates accepted. Offer valid September 13, 2014, only.

† Membership not required. Screening types and quantities may vary by state and club. Limited quantities available. Screenings only available in clubs with a Pharmacy. Vision screening/testing is only available in clubs with an Optical Center; may vary by location and is subject to state laws. Vision screening/testing not available in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas or Virginia.

1 Not available in MD/NY locations.

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Where: Your local Sam’s Club®

When: Valid September 13, 2014, only

How: Bring this invitation to the Member Services Desk at your local Sam’s Club for a pass to shop for the day.

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A 10% service fee applies on all non-member purchases when shopping with this One-Day Pass (not applicable in CA, SC or Elmsford, NY).* This invitation allows you to shop at your local Sam’s Club for one day only. Only original invitations will be

accepted. Information necessary to assign a One-Day Pass number will be collected at time of use. No other conditions or privileges of annual membership apply. You must pay for purchases with cash, debit card (see club for quality networks), Walmart® Credit, MasterCard® or Discover® cards only (no checks). You may apply for annual membership, subject to qualifications, while visiting SamsClub.com or any Sam’s Club location. Visit SamsClub.com/privacy to view our privacy policy. Valid on September 13, 2014, only.

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSS. Dallas Dance, Ph.D., Superintendent 6901 Charles Street Towson, MD s 21204-3711

August 2014 Dear Baltimore County Community Associations: Summer is packed with preparations to make the next school year a success. One area of long-term planning at the heart of our five-year strategic plan -- Blueprint 2.0 -- is ensuring that each of our 110,000 students has access to an effective digital learning environment. That is another way to say that we need modern buildings with technology that can enable personalized learning. I would like to share why this is so important to us, as well as our next steps moving forward. Facilities play a significant role in ensuring rigor and relevance in every BCPS classroom. While we have made progress in recent years, one distinction that we are not proud of is that BCPS’ facilities are Maryland’s second oldest. Many of our schools are also overcrowded, and enrollment is expected to continue growing. In response, BCPS staff began conducting a comprehensive assessment of every district building and site with the support of school leaders, engineers, and architects. I am grateful to each community member who has engaged in the process so far through redistricting committees, surveys, and informational meetings accessed in-person and online. This spring, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced the Schools for Our Future program, a plan to invest $1.1 billion in school renovation and construction through 2021. I want to thank Mr. Kamenetz and our Baltimore County elected officials for their unwavering investment in our schools as strong anchors in every community. This foresight and commitment will benefit the next generation to come. I hope you can join our fall series of community forums to help inform the development of the BCPS Capital Improvement Plan. This Plan will bring together the facilities assessment mentioned above, the Schools for Our Future proposal, and community input. All forums are scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Date Region LocationTuesday, September 30 Southwest Catonsville High School

421 Bloomsbury Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21228Wednesday, October 8 Northeast Perry Hall High School

4601 Ebenezer Road, Baltimore, MD 21236Wednesday, October 15 Southeast Chesapeake High School

1801 Turkey Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21221Thursday, October 16 Central Loch Raven High School

1212 Cowpens Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21286Wednesday, October 22 Northwest New Town High School

4931 New Town Boulevard, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Below is the status of current and upcoming projects: · The former G. W. Carver Center building on York Road is being replaced with new athletic fields.· Construction will soon begin on a 700-seat elementary school in the northwest area.· The new, 700-seat Mays Chapel Elementary School will welcome its first students in August 2014.· A design for the new Catonsville Elementary School at Bloomsbury is due later this year with

completion of construction in August 2016.· Ongoing updates are available under “What’s Happening” at www.bcps.org.

Working together, I know we can provide every BCPS student and staff member with the safe, engaging, and healthy environments they deserve. I sincerely appreciate your partnership in preparing every BCPS student to be a globally competitive graduate. One final note: Let’s welcome our students back to school by sharing first day of school photos and words of encouragement on social media using #BCPSfirstday. Sincerely, S. Dallas DanceSuperintendent