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Correction In the July print edition some Fourth of July closings were listed incorrectly. |
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UCH and the UM Medical System Likely to Merge
The Boards of Directors of Upper Chesapeake Health System (UCH) and the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) today Wednesday a strategic affiliation that is expected to lead to a full merger by 2013 and would infuse millions of dollars into the Harford County economy through expanded medical services, job creation and new construction. The affiliation of these two not-for-profit health systems will enable UCH to accomplish several key goals in the coming years. (read more) Havre de Grace A&E Has Set Back, Big Plans
Havre de Grace is losing one of its core art galleries little more than a year after the downtown area was designated as a Maryland Arts & Entertainment district. The Havre de Grace Main Street organization, which spear-headed efforts to bring the A&E designation to Harford County, is already at work to establish a new gallery to take its place. In an email to clients and friends, Robert Cappelletti announced June 26 that, as of July 31, he is closing Gallery RoCa, a fine arts gallery at 220 North Washington Street. (read more) Schmidt named Harford Chamber Member of the Year
Kim Schmidt has been named the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year. She received her award at the chamber’s awards and scholarship luncheon, held June 18 at the Bayou restaurant in Havre de Grace. Schmidt, a sales executive with the Ramada Inn Conference Center, has been a member of the Chamber Board of Directors, serving on the business development, ways and means and executive committees. Dick Molinaro, president of WSMT Insurance, Inc., was installed in the Chamber’s Hall of Fame. The Chamber’s Community Service Award was presented to Dave Hall, Harford Habitat for Humanity’s volunteer construction trainer and team leader. The Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Award went to members of the Bel Air Police Department. (read more) (scholarship winners) Opportunities abound for celebrating Independence Day From the News Desk Starting and Nurturing your Business | Doing Business with the Government | Expanding Your Business Community Announcements
Keys to success: “Networking and continually building a good rapport with the people and business community,” Lowry said, also noting it’s important to have a good product and to keep it consistent and up to date. Advice: Lowry recommended keeping a good relationship with the people in the community, including its business people and taking part in community events. “Word of mouth is your best advertisement,” she said. “If people like you, you will be the first person they recommend to others when your services are needed.” Learn from our 2009 Featured Managers
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Name and title: Tammy Lowry is general manager of the Holiday Inn Chesapeake House in Aberdeen. She also is director of operations for the Blacksmith Corporation, which includes the Holiday Inn Aberdeen, the Olive Tree Restaurant, the Olive Tree
