May Chamber Update

Liz League

CEO, GSPACC

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!

Bradford Counseling Services (new bronze member)
www.bradfordcounseling.com
Bradford Counseling Services LLC provides counseling to adults, adolescents, families, couples and children (ages 5 and up). Owner Talya Bradford and her clinicians serve individuals throughout Anne Arundel, Howard and Montgomery counties. Their clinicians treat clients with eating disorders, addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Comcast Advertising
www.comcastadvertising.com
Comcast Advertising is a one-stop shop for multiscreen TV advertising in a changing media world. They help advertisers reach the right people, eliminate waste, and actually measure what is working. Whether you’re looking for national brand advertising, local TV advertising, or anything in between, Comcast Advertising is your go-to for a campaign that makes a measurable impact on your business.

Zen Leaf Pasadena
www.zenleafdispensaries.com/locations/pasadena
Zen Leaf Pasadena brings a well-rounded product selection, knowledgeable staff, and a dispensary experience that fits the character of the Magothy River community. Founded in 2016, Zen Leaf now operates in eight states. Its mission is to guide you along the path toward elevated wellness through medicinal and recreational products, education and expertly trained advisors at each dispensary.

RISE Pediatrics
www.risepediatricsmd.com
Owner April Maloney holds a master’s degree in nursing from The Catholic University of America and specializes in pediatric obesity. April partners closely with families to uncover root causes, connect the dots, and build sustainable, personalized plans. She combines evidence-based medicine with a more holistic, thoughtful approach, focusing not just on weight or symptoms but on the whole child.

Golden Paws Animal Rehabilitation Center
www.goldenpawsarc.com
At Golden Paws, the mission is simple yet impactful: to help aging pets live their best lives. By addressing mobility challenges, managing pain, and supporting overall well-being, Dr. Jennifer Levitsky and her team offer expert care and comfort for pets and their families. Golden Paws is a place where older animals can thrive, regain their strength, and enjoy the highest quality of life possible. They offer a wide array of treatments including underwater treadmill therapy, acupuncture, massage, laser, chiropractic, thermal imaging and more.

The highlight of April was our partnership with the Maryland Curiosity Lab to bring the Children’s Business Fair to Severna Park. The event was held on April 11 at Park Plaza and featured close to 90 young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 16.

It was so exciting to see these young innovators offering handmade crafts and delicious treats, 3D dragons in eggs, soaps, and more, explaining their products and ideas. Families and community members showed up in full force at this unique “marketplace.” So many kids expressed that they want to participate next year, so we expect an even larger turnout and booth participation!

There were 15 judges who visited the booths and provided feedback. The winners of the Children's Business Fair are:

Ages 5-9
Most Original Business Idea: Restaurant Fun Bags — Kelson and Wyatt Engel
Highest Business Potential: CPD Handkraft — Phoenix Lowman and Callie Kinahan
Best Presentation: Magic Shop — Emma Gray

Ages 10-12
Most Original Business Idea: The Paper Garden — Jovie Shinnamon
Highest Business Potential: The Bakery of Botany — William Price and Clayton Wise
Best Presentation: Sunshine Fresh — Juliette Partawi

Ages 13-16
Most Original Business Idea: Whittle & Co. Surfboard Company — Liam Dowling
Highest Business Potential: Colossus Cookie Company — Rocco Katsikides
Best Presentation: Gabby Luxe Loops — Gabriella Abrams

Congratulations to these young entrepreneurs!

We had three ribbon-cutting celebrations in April. These included the 10th anniversary celebration of Haas & Sons Electric in Millersville and the grand opening of Play & Thrive Speech Therapy’s second location. We also participated in the much-anticipated official grand opening of Vivi’s Chicken n’ Mac in Severna Park. Owned by the DiMeo family, founders and operators of Squisitos, this is the second location of the new restaurant.

We are accepting applications and sponsorships for our July 4 parade where we will celebrate the 250th birthday of our country. Please visit our website for more information and an application if you plan to participate!

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