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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 businesses with beneficial services and programs. ___________________________________________________________ Please join us in welcoming our newest members! FourPoints Sheraton BWI Artic Freeze Dunkin Donuts Atlanta Bread Company (new ownership!) Arundel Home Inspections, LLC Arundel Antiques Residential Craftsmen, LLC Vansant Creations AFLAC - Timothy Boord H&R Block BAIR Necessitieis, LLC LearningRX of Severna Park Severn River Insurance Bust that debt.com |
Assistant - James Dempsey
President - Pamela Spearman (Mary Kay Cosmetics)
First Vice President - Whitney Kerridge (Admiral Cleaners)
Second Vice President - Michael Hall (Severna Park Lanes)
Treasurer - Karl Appel (The 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 (SERPRO of Severna Park)
Mike Phennicie (BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport)
Chris Isham (Mainbrain, LLC)
Chamber Legal Counsel:
Michael Wilsman, Attorney-at-Law
________________________________________
OUR MISSION
To Support and Promote Greater Severna Park Business in Harmony with the Community.
________________________________________
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.
________________________________________
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
recognition programs throughout the year.
• 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.
________________________________________
The Chamber feels a strong sense of loyalty to the local community and sponsors local events, as well as participating in
the projects of other organizations. Since 1974 the Chamber has sponsored the annual Independence Day Parade. The
Fire Department, businesses, communities, politicians, and residents participate in full force to produce floats and
decorated cars for the parade. Benfield and Evergreen Roads, as well as Severna Park Village are lined with viewers.
Children on decorated bicycles join the parade at Holly Avenue and prizes are awarded for the bicycles decorated most
beautiful, most original and most patriotic. A Festival follows the parade and in 2006 the Festival returned to its original
location, Cypress Creek Park.
The Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce is committed to the Support and Promotion of Greater Severna Park
Business in Harmony with the Community. For information about membership or a copy of our annual Business and
Community Guide call 410-647-3900.
President - Pamela Spearman (Mary Kay Cosmetics)
First Vice President - Whitney Kerridge (Admiral Cleaners)
Second Vice President - Michael Hall (Severna Park Lanes)
Treasurer - Karl Appel (The 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 (SERPRO of Severna Park)
Mike Phennicie (BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport)
Chris Isham (Mainbrain, LLC)
Chamber Legal Counsel:
Michael Wilsman, Attorney-at-Law
________________________________________
OUR MISSION
To Support and Promote Greater Severna Park Business in Harmony with the Community.
________________________________________
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.
________________________________________
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
recognition programs throughout the year.
• 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.
________________________________________
The Chamber feels a strong sense of loyalty to the local community and sponsors local events, as well as participating in
the projects of other organizations. Since 1974 the Chamber has sponsored the annual Independence Day Parade. The
Fire Department, businesses, communities, politicians, and residents participate in full force to produce floats and
decorated cars for the parade. Benfield and Evergreen Roads, as well as Severna Park Village are lined with viewers.
Children on decorated bicycles join the parade at Holly Avenue and prizes are awarded for the bicycles decorated most
beautiful, most original and most patriotic. A Festival follows the parade and in 2006 the Festival returned to its original
location, Cypress Creek Park.
The Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce is committed to the Support and Promotion of Greater Severna Park
Business in Harmony with the Community. For information about membership or a copy of our annual Business and
Community Guide call 410-647-3900.
GSP Chamber 1 Holly Avenue 410-647-3900
Severna Park, MD 21146
Severna Park, MD 21146
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