May Chamber Update

Please give a warm welcome to our newest members and enjoy reading about all the businesses that make our community the best place to live!

Laura Buckley Coaching and Consulting Inc.
www.laurabuckleycoaching.com

With 15-plus years of leadership consulting, Laura Buckley guides leaders through their most complex challenges and facilitates meaningful meetings that turn great ideas into action. As a former Army officer, she is on a mission to help you make every individual in your workplace feel valued, supported and inspired to contribute at their highest level.

Poppa Dooks LLC
www.poppadooks.com

Entrepreneur Deamon Wilson owns three businesses under the umbrella of Poppa Dooks. The food truck serves up mouthwatering bites that will make your tastebuds dance. And their frozen banana truck provides a refreshing, dairy-free dessert dipped in chocolate or sprinkles. Then there’s the wild side: the Foam Truck – a hilarious, high-energy, foam-blasting party on wheels! Perfect for birthdays, block parties, and anyone who loves slipping, sliding and squealing with laughter in a mountain of fluffy fun.

Shipley's Dental Care LLC
shipleysdentalcare.com

Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Ayoroa-Perez, who bought the McCarl Dental Group at Shipley’s Choice in January after working there for two years. The McCarl family has been providing top-quality family dentistry for more than three generations, and Dr. Ayoroa-Perez will continue the tradition of offering the most up-to-date dental care combined with old-school customer service.

Divine Trinity Home Improvement

Life is too short to do everything yourself. Skilled professionals with experience in various areas such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing and design can finish projects in a timely manner and many times under budget. Their expertise ensures that the work is done to industry standards, reducing the chances of mistakes and safety issues. Expert improvements increase the value of your home, and the work is guaranteed. No project is too small! Contact the business at divinetrinityhome@gmail.com.

Magothy River Counseling – (new bronze member)
www.magothyrivercounseling.com

Magothy River Counseling’s emphasis is helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma, relationship concerns, ADHD, autism, depression, mood disorders, and significant life transitions. The team specializes in LGBTQ affirming care, ensuring every client is met with empathy, understanding and dedicated support. There, you will find a compassionate space to address your needs and embark on a path toward healing and growth. Additional areas of focus include mixed-orientation marriages, rekindling intimacy, and managing desire discrepancy.

The Rumina Center
www.ruminacenter.com

The Rumina Center for postpartum wellness is an inclusive practice located in Baltimore and Severna Park. The team has expertise in a wide array of infant feeding options and provides consultations and classes in lactation, bottle feeding and more. A nurse practitioner will consult with you in facilitating or preventing conception for family planning. The Rumina Center provides holistic mental health care and physical therapy services and is in network with many insurance companies.

Anchor Family Dentistry
www.thesevernaparkdentist.com

Anchor Family Dentistry is redefining what it means to go to the dentist — and love it. The dentists provide family-friendly care and decades of clinical experience with innovative technology in a welcoming environment. In addition to general dentistry, they offer specialty-level services like implants, root canals and oral surgery, in addition to one-visit crowns and emergency dentistry — all in-house.

Kristi Painter, Realtor of REMAX Experience
www.kristipainterhomes.com

With over 15 years of expertise in home mortgages and a successful 13-year track record as a small business owner, Kristi brings a unique perspective to the world of real estate. Her entrepreneurial spirit and solid leadership skills ensure that every client receives top-notch, personalized service from start to finish. More than just a real estate agent, she is your dedicated partner in achieving your property goals.

We held six ribbon-cuttings in April. First was for SPAN to celebrate 35 years of helping those in need in our community. We opened the doors for Maher’s Florist at its new and expanded location in Pasadena, which now features beautiful gifts. We celebrated Fieldstone Animal Inn’s newly renovated high-tech facilities for doggie day care and boarding. Karen Steppler-Krieg of Edward Jones Financial opened the doors of her new location in the beautiful Edgewater Plaza. Homestead Gardens celebrated the 15-year anniversary of its Severna Park store. And Spring Arbor Severna Park toasted its new executive leadership and renovations.

In April, we partnered with the Maryland Plastic Surgery Center and PURE MedSpa at the Aesthetic Institute, which shared its space with our wellness practitioners for our first Health, Wellness and Beauty Fair. Seventeen members in the field of beauty and wellness participated in the event, which was held inside of a three-story facility. Participants offered demos, free treatments, giveaways, discounts and more. We are planning another event in the fall.

Our Successful Women in Business mixer was held at the incredible headquarters location of Wildflower Stem and Sundry in Baltimore. Not only is it a well-known florist with four locations, but it delivers food, wine, gifts and more. The Baltimore location carries apparel, stationery, jewelry and so many items in addition to fresh cut flowers.

Our Wellness Business Connections meeting was held at Magnolia Wellness in Severna Park. Magnolia Wellness is a center that includes a variety of healing practitioners such as Blue Sky Wellness, Invigorate Wellness, Wholly Light Therapeutic Massage, and other modalities.

Registration is open and sponsorships are available for the 50th golden anniversary celebration of our Independence Day parade. The parade will be held on Friday, July 4, from 10:00am to noon in Severna Park. We will also hold a decorated bike contest at the chamber with games and fun for our littlest community members.

As always, thank you for supporting our small businesses – the lifeblood of our wonderful community. Learn more at www.gspacc.com.