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| President - Karl Appel, Gardiner and Appel Group, Inc. 1st V.P. - Rick Sutton, The Bank of Glen Burnie 2nd V.P. - Whitney Kerridge, Admiral Cleaners Treasurer - Mike Phennicie, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Secretary - Liz Judy, Chesapeake Consulting Chairman of the Board - Pam Spearman, Independent Representative for Mary Kay Cosmetics Directors: Mike Hall, Severna Park Lanes Chris Isham, MainBrain, LLC Mike Whittles, SERVPRO of Severna Park John Barranco, Barranco & Sons Funeral Home Dana Eckert, BankAnnapolis Executive Director: Linda S. Zahn |
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| The Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce is a voice for business. Begun in 1957, the Chamber acts as an active advocate for business in the Greater Severna Park area. As a proactive business organization, the Chamber seeks to build a healthy business climate, increase the quality of life for all residents and provide member |
Chamber Legal Counsel: Michael Wilsman ________________________________________ OUR MISSION To Support and Promote Greater Severna Park Business in Harmony with the Community. ________________________________________ As members of the Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce, we are committed to: • Be fair in our business practices, • Be neighborly; • Support the community to the best of our ability; • Be here for you. ________________________________________ There are many benefits of Chamber membership: Promotion and Marketing Opportunities • Business Mixers and Networking Breakfasts, are an excellent way to network. Some events are held jointly with other Chambers. The Chamber also provides its members with networking breakfasts called Joint Business Exchange Breakfasts. These events include four to six business organizations. • Business Directory - all members receive a free listing with the possibility of purchasing advertising space. The Chamber prints 20,000 copies annually and distributes one to each home in the 21146 zip code and selected areas of Arnold, Millersville and Pasadena. • Member-to-member discount program. • Business mentoring program. This program is available to assist businesses by sharing information, assistance, and expertise "member-to-member." • S.U.N. (Support Unlimited Network) Groups, which meet on a regular basis, and pass business leads/referrals to other members of their group. • Monthly newsletter "Getting Down to Business." Members can advertise in the newsletter, or participate with an article in the "Spotlight". • Seminars and educational programs are frequently sponsored by the Chamber throughout the year. Many are free - or offered at a nominal fee - to Chamber members. • Our website at www.severnaparkchamber.com offers members additional exposure and further possibilities to promote their businesses. • Professional Recognition. The GSPCC participates in the U.S. Small Business Administration's annual awards program. The GSPCC also submits nominees from among its members for other • We provide a ribbon cutting ceremony for any member opening a new business or making a significant renovation to their existing business. A Legislative "Voice" • Our Legislative Committee keeps the members posted on important legislative issues which affect our area, small business, and the growth and economic welfare of our County. Active Involvement in the Community • We are responsible for the three "Welcome to the Community" signs. These signs include the emblems of other Severna Park civic associations. • We have sponsored beautification programs for the community including seasonal clean-ups. • We sponsor the annual Independence Day Parade and Festival. • The Chamber sponsors a Holiday Tree Lighting event and Open House in early December each year. * We provide "Welcome to the Park" bags for new residents. • Our Community-Police Relations Program, which we operate in cooperation with Anne Arundel County Police, is a business-to-business program set up to alert businesses to suspicious activities, vandalism or criminal activity and has representatives from all commercial areas in the Greater Severna Park area. ________________________________________ |
| Annual Installation Dinner- January 28, 2009 |
| Join us for our Annual Installation Dinner on January 29, 2009 and meet our Officers and Directors for 2009! |