Chamber Update

Please give a warm welcome to our newest members, and please support them. Find them in our directory at www.gspacc.com.

JZ Power Washing Services LLC - In operation for years and run by a Severna Park High School student with a passion for business, JZ Power Washing ensures all customers are satisfied and every job is completed thoroughly and to a high standard. The company uses soft-washing techniques to make sure your property does not get damaged from high pressure. Owner Zachary Yeatman is the 2023 winner of the Small Business Administration's Rising Star Student Entrepreneur Award for Maryland.

Severn View Custom Woodworks LLC - Jon Bullough is a skilled carpenter in Severna Park who designs and builds custom cabinetry and furniture. Let him design the built-ins and furnishings of your dreams.

Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski/Kathy Walker - In 1891, Daniel Swarovski’s vision was to create a diamond for everyone. Today, each piece of Touchstone Crystal jewelry is still uniquely designed with Swarovski crystals and innovations and is sold exclusively through independent sales consultants.

Good Hair Collective - Get stunning hair artistry tailored to your needs courtesy of this talented team. The artists' hourly rates reflect their vast education, experience, specialties, unique skill sets and high demand. The company keeps it simple: pay by the hour and receive all-inclusive services, with a minimum of one hour. They also offer hair extensions, toppers, VIVIDs and specialty treatments.

Club Pilates, Severna Park - Pilates exercises stand out among other forms of exercise as they focus on equal pressure and symmetry for a healthier body. Unlike gym exercises that concentrate solely on building muscle strength, Pilates aims to improve core strength, balance and flexibility. The business offers multi-level group classes and state-of-the-art personal training.

Joy of Play LLC (coming soon to Severna Park) - Joy of Play is an interactive children’s museum and indoor play area purposefully designed to encourage a young child’s sense of independence, exploration and creativity. By narrowing the focus of our children’s museums and indoor play areas to the interests and imaginations of children 8 and under, young explorers will discover educational exhibits and activities in a world specifically crafted just for them.

Severnside Marketing LLC - Marketing strategist Christine Hickey works collaboratively with her clients to develop and execute marketing strategies that align with their business goals and budgets. The aim is to help clients grow their business, increase brand awareness, and drive sales or other desired outcomes.

We held five ribbon-cutting celebrations in September. The first was to celebrate the five-year anniversary of Face It! Spa and Wellness in Severna Park. Owner Ashley Reed has grown the business to include more stylists, skin care products, nail services and more. Her salon also features a salt room for relaxation and detox.

Next, we celebrated the grand opening of Organic Facial Experience Day Spa in Pasadena. Owner Towanda Moses has created her own line of products and performs everything from facials to weight-loss management for healthy skin, bodies and minds.

More than 200 community members attended the grand opening of Park Hardware in Severna Park, formerly known as Clement Hardware. Gordon Clement was there to pass the torch and support new owner and lifelong resident Rick Miller, a fourth generation Zeskind’s owner.

The Lash Lounge held its grand opening in Annapolis to great fanfare. Owners Fayth and Vinnie Ribeiro purchased the franchise and plan to open four more locations. The company offers professional lash and brow services in their beautiful space.

The last ribbon-cutting in September was held at the Chartwell Golf & Country Club for People Rise LLC. Owner Susan Mahaffee is a professional in the human resources field and has an impressive clientele, providing outsourced HR support, consulting, training and more.

Our Driving Force for Business Golf Tournament was held at the gorgeous Chartwell Golf & Country Club and was a great time. Many thanks to tournament sponsor Live! Casino and Hotel. Other sponsors included Chick-fil-A Severna Park, Moran Insurance, Emerald Financial Partners, Fellner Legal Services, Brightview Senior Living, People Rise LLC, Golden Consulting, SERVPRO Annapolis/Severna Park, Passanante’s Home Food Services, Landmark Roofing, Griswold Home Care, BeBalanced Hormone Center, Matt Wyble of Next Step Realty, M&T Bank, Bank of Glen Burnie, Severna Park Lanes, Severna Park Community Center, Jennifer L. Harrison Design/Consulting, Barranco Funeral and Cremation Services, Phronesis Wealth Management, Team Alpha Charlie, Alexander Animal Hospital, The Voice Media and What’s Up? Media.

Our last TGIF cookout at the chamber was generously sponsored by The Chesapeake Think Tank. This fun event featured burgers, an ice-cream bar from Bruster’s Real Ice Cream and fresh popcorn from The Negron Farmers Insurance Agency.

Our shop local extravaganza, known as Shoptoberfest, will be held October 21 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the parking lot at the Severna Park Racquetball and Fitness Club in Millersville. The family-friendly event features fun, music, entertainment, shopping, trick-or-treating, a costume contest and much more.

For more information about the chamber and our events, please visit www.gspacc.com.