Chamber Update

NautiTown Design & Embroidery specializes in custom embroidery, monogramming, screen printing, logo design and personalized gifts with no order too small. The team is proud to offer the flexibility small businesses need: short-run branded apparel, promotional products and custom gifts without the large-quantity minimums bigger shops demand.

 

This is a coffee shop on wheels! Book Travelin’ Tom’s for all your events, big and small. The shop offers a wide variety of beverages to choose from, like cappuccinos and frappes for coffee lovers, and nitro lemonade and hot chocolate for everyone in between. Ask the staff about their customizable package prices.

 

Guardian Gutters is a family-owned company based in Edgewater, proudly serving homeowners throughout Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. Whether they are installing a new roof, replacing gutters, improving drainage, upgrading an entry door, or solving a complex water problem, the workers have the same mission: to protect homes through thoughtful, long-lasting water management solutions.

 

ZIPS Cleaners provides convenient, everyday low-price dry cleaning and laundry services designed to fit busy lifestyles. Customers can drop off and pick up garments at any time using secure, 24/7 kiosks, making garment care accessible on their schedule. ZIPS offers dry cleaning, laundered shirts, comforters, and Wash ‘N Fold, all backed by exceptional service, value, and a commitment to helping community members look and feel their best.

 

Formerly 103.1 WRNR, 93.5 WRNR is an independent rock station serving the Anne Arundel County area since 1998. It is the no. 1 rated radio station for reaching adults ages 25-54 in Anne Arundel County. The station plays music from Bob Dylan and the Beatles of the ‘60s and ‘70s, through Nirvana and Pearl Jam in the ‘90s, to new alternative songs.

 

Sweet Escape Bookshop is a mobile independent bookstore offering a curated selection of romance novels, romantasy, contemporary fiction and thrillers, along with thoughtful young adult and children’s sections. The goal is to bring the comfort and joy of reading directly to local communities throughout Anne Arundel County and the greater Maryland area.

 

As a pharmacist and certified nutrition specialist, Dr. Kelly Murphy supports clients navigating their health concerns by looking at how nutrition, biology and lifestyle factors intersect. Her goal is to make nutrition clear, practical and empowering. She partners with you to build sustainable changes rooted in science and compassion, helping you take back control of your health.

 

Arnold Chiropractic Center is a family-owned practice proudly serving Arnold and surrounding communities for over 32 years. Dr. Dave Sortisio and his daughter Dr. Jenna Sortisio provide personalized Gonstead chiropractic care for patients of all ages. Together, they are passionate about helping families, children, infants, athletes, seniors, and expecting mothers achieve better health and function through individualized care.

 

We are so grateful to these businesses for choosing our community to bring jobs, goods and personalized services that support us and our local economy.

 

 

We held three ribbon-cutting celebrations in July. First was the grand opening of Fox Auto Services Academy in Glen Burnie. Owner Salvador Vega created the academy to train community members interested in the car mechanic field.

Next was the grand opening of Sweetbay Assisted Living, a boutique assisted living home in Severna Park. It allows a maximum of 10 residents, making the facility truly feel like home.

Finally, we celebrated the eighth anniversary of Blendabowl and the fifth anniversary of the restaurant in Pasadena. The eatery offers a variety of acai bowls and vegetarian creations, all in a nut-free space.

 

The highlight of July was our annual Independence Day parade, made unique by the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. It was unfortunate to move the parade to July 11 due to the heat wave, but we still enjoyed a great turnout of both spectators and parade entries. Many thanks to the parade sponsors, volunteers, community supporters, judges, parade participants and you for keeping this wonderful event alive.

 

Finally, our TGIF cookout was held at the chamber and sponsored by the Severna Park Voice on behalf of the Walk the Walk Foundation. Walk the Walk Foundation is a faith-centered organization that exists to bless children in need by empowering individuals to serve through their time, talents and treasure.

 

As always, we encourage you to patronize our local businesses. Supporting local businesses keeps more money, jobs and resources circulating within the community, strengthening its economic stability. It also preserves the unique character of the area, creating a vibrant, connected place that we are proud to call home.