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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
President - Pamela Spearman (Independent Rep. for Mary Kay Cosmetics)
1st Vice President - Whitney Kerridge (Admiral Cleaners)       -      2nd Vice President - Mike Hall ( Severna Park Lanes)
Treasurer - Karl Appel (Gardiner Appel Group)
Secretary - Liz Judy (Chesapeake Consulting, Inc.)
Chairman of the Board - John Barranco (Barranco & Sons)
Directors:
John Meaney (The Columbia Bank)
Rick Sutton (The Bank of Glen Burnie)
Mike Whittles (SERVPRO of Severna Park)
Mike Phennicie (BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport)
Chris Isham (Mainbrain, LLC)

Executive Director- Linda S. Zahn
Assistant - James Dempsey

Chamber Legal Counsel: Michael Wilsman
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OUR MISSION
To Support and Promote Greater Severna Park Business in Harmony with the Community.
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OUR PLEDGE
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.
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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.
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GSP Chamber                 1 Holly Avenue                       410-647-3900
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RIBBON CUTTING UPDATE

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Saturday, November 1
12:00 noon
Gotta Luv Beads
348 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park (1st Mariner Plaza)
This is a new business, owned by Jill Jones.  It is retail,
devoted to jewelry making, with bead classes offered and a
wide array of beads and materials.


Thursday, November 13 - 3:45-4:00 p.m.
SAFEWAY (Arnold location)
1451 So. Ritchie Highway, Arnold
4:00-8:00 Public Review Party
Visit the newly renovated and rebuilt SAFEWAY!
REMEMBER YOUR ABCs
"Always Buy Chamber
The 2008-2009 Greater Severna Park
Chamber of Commerce Business &
Community Guide is published!  

Copies are being distributed throughout
the community and are available at the
Severna Park Library, and the Severna
Park Post Office.
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
GAT German Auto Tours
Maryland Freedom Food
Countrywide Home Loans
RE/MAX Executive
Revere Bank
Chesapeake Hearing Centers, Inc.
Fiona's Cakes
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network/Stephanie Johnson
Stevens & Staiti, LLP
The Body Garden Salon & Spa
Alchemi Design and Publications, LLP
Flourish, LLC
Griswold Special Care
Ameriprise Financial/Chris McGarvey
Anne Arundel County Public Schools - Performance Director
1st Mariner Mortgage/Scott Haney
Group Benefit Review, Inc.
Standing O Productions, Inc.
HeimLantz, PC
RE/MAX Executive/Wanda Murray
Best Ever Photos, Inc.
Baltimore Business Journal
Athletic Performance, Inc. (API)
Prudential Carrruthers REALTORS/Warren Prender
Prudential Carruthers REALTORS/Susan Anstett
Prudential Carruthers REALTORS/Donna Buchman
Fitness Professionals Service
Maggie Moo's Ice Cream & Treatery  
(under new ownership)
The Wild Bird Center
In Motion Advertising
CISCO Center
Jewelry By Sofie
Wrap and Brew Cafe, Inc.
GW Homes, Inc.
DK Creative Services, LLC
Merchant Processing, LLC
Chartwell Financial Solutions, LLC
Curtin Automotive, Inc.
Cosmetic Dental FX
W. Ray Huff & Associates, Inc.
Jaycees Mobile Grooming
Learn To Drive, Inc.
Curves of Severna Park
(under new ownership)
Arbonne International/Mary Grace Chacos-Faircloth
Salule, LLC
Senior Helpers
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage/Severna Park
Upcoming Chamber
Events
HOLIDAY TRADE FAIR
November 20, 2008
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Earleigh Heights Fire Hall

This event is for business-to-business and also business-to-community promotion.  
There is entertainment, food samplings, beverages, flu shots, safety and health
information...all under one roof!
Enjoy a taste of Bill Bateman's Bistro, Ledo Pizza, Fiona's Cakes....and more!
BOOTHS ARE SELLING FAST....RESERVE YOURS TODAY!

Booths are $135.00.
Booths that include electricity are $145.00 ($10.00 extra).

REGISTER TODAY!!
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