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Editorial: Bill Bates
 With his high forehead head and serious demeanor, Bill Bates looked just like what he was for several years -- a high school English teacher. In a 2005 Manager’s column in the Harford Business Ledger, described himself as “terminally shy.” He overcame that and those who got to know him soon discovered this soft spoken, reserved man had a sense of humor, delivering deadpan an extremely dry bit of wit and then looking at you with a mischievous twinkle in his eye and a slight smile on his lips...
He probably will be best remembered for several books focusing on the history of Harford County through old photos. His books, released through Arcadia Publishing, included Images of America: Bel Air, Harford County in Vintage Postcards, Images of America: Havre de Grace, Harford Then & Now and Images of America: Aberdeen Proving Ground. (read more)
Discount store tradition continues
 Savings-savvy shoppers going through big name brand withdrawal since C-Mart closed can rest easy. The regionally famous discount store reopened Feb. 3 in the old C-Mart location, 1503-11 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, under a new name, The Big Tarp Company Store.
The new enterprise is the work of Keith Silberg, son and nephew of C-Mart’s original owners/operators. What started as dabbling turned into a career for Silberg, a calling that continues a family tradition of retail that goes back to his grandparent’s store on Bond Street in Bel Air, which operated during the 1970s. (read more)
Bel Air couple buys Home Instead franchise
 Brice and Candice Irwin have purchased the Home Instead Senior Care office that serves Harford and Cecil counties. They acquired the nine year old, independently owned and operated company, part of an international franchise, from Claude and Leslie Lewis. The Home Instead Senior Care office is at 221 S. Main Street in Bel Air. (read more)
Nominations sought for America's Oldest Worker
Nominations are being sought for America’s Oldest Outstanding Worker. Nominees must be 100 years of age or older, currently employed, working at least 20 hours each week for pay and involved in his or her community. The deadline for nominations is March 15. (read more)
From the News Desk
Harford’s Got Talent competition to award $1,500, raise funds for CFA
 Harford’s Got Talent is the latest TV-show themed fund raiser for a permanent Center for the Arts in Harford County. The deadline for aspiring individuals, group performers (up to 15 people) and visual artists is March 12 for the May 1 contest. Harford’s Got Talent is open to people ages 13 and above who live, work, perform or study regularly in Harford County of have done so in the past. (read more)
Training and Education
Turning a temp job to permanent
In today’s employment environment, temporary work continues to stand out as a bright spot. And, according to leading temporary financial staffing firm Accountemps, companies are beginning to turn these positions into full-time roles more frequently. (read more)
 Free Monthly Reviewer’s View on Grant Proposals Training -- two sessions left!
Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Business© begins 2/16 at HCC
Motivating Your Employees at SBDC/HCC Feb. 8
Successful Contracting with the Federal Government at CC March 26
Using Social Media to Impact Your Business at HCC March 31
Responding to Federal Requests for Proposals (RFP) at CC April 1
Franchising:
the Safe Business at HCC April 10
Introduction to Social Media April 10, 17
Contracting with Federal Government at HCC April 12
Quick Books at HCC April 19-May 17
Introduction to QuickBooks at CC April 19-May 10
QuickBooks Advanced at CC May 24-June 21
HCC Computer Courses for Business Professionals
Maryland's SBDC at HCC Online Courses
Starting and Nurturing your Business | Doing Business with the Government | Expanding Your Business
Community Announcements
Snow Dates for this weekend's "You Can Afford College" and "Arts by the Bay Reception"
Thomas-Fann at HCC Feb. 10 for African American history presentations
Learn to make maple syrup in Monkton Feb. 14
Mardi Gras in HdG on Bourbon Street Feb. 16, Parade
and Parties
New Visions for Women Conference Feb. 20 at HCC
Astronomy Open House Feb. 20 at Observtory
Wine Expo 2010 at HCC Feb. 21
Minority Leadership Reception at HCC Feb. 23
Feb. 26 deadline for free Citizens' Police Academy, space limited
Library Board
Members Sought, deadline March 3
Links to community events calendars | Submit your event | HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
February's Featured Manager: Pat Scott
 Name and title: Patricia Scott, president of A Better Answer, Inc. (ABA) an answering service in Bel Air.
Keys to success: The recipient of the 2007 Harford County Athena Award attributed success in part to information provided through contacts in the ATSI, but gave the primary credit to her staff.
Advice: “Believe in yourself, learn from others, hold your head up high and follow your dreams,” said Scott.
Learn from our 2010 Featured Managers
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Randy Acosta | Roberta Clay | Theresa Lewis | Bill Vanden Eynden | Mark Hushen | Tammy Lowry |
Jim Pry | Charlie Rose | Audra Caplan | Renee McNally | Laura Urlich | Chris McDonell
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