The Howard County Chamber’s 2023 Intercity Leadership Visit will feature Chester County, Pennsylvania. The county, one of the wealthiest in Pennsylvania, is ranked as one of the top five counties […]
Susan Kim, Staff Writer
It’s Older Americans Month
Celebrate Older Americans Month in May with local events, resources, and services. Digital edition This item appears in the May 2023 issue of The Business Monthly. You can read the […]
Sobar rides a wave of demand for alcohol-free fun
Seven years ago, Beth Sandbower Harbinson was backstage preconcert at Merriweather Post Pavilion, enjoying a bit of glam. “We were at the VIP Bar, a backlit open bar, and it […]
Tonya Aikens, head of Howard County Library System, reflects on leadership
Looking back on your own personal history, what are some defining moments you feel made you a good leader? Digital edition This item appears in the April 2023 issue of […]
It’s GameOn for Casey Linthicum
A Ms. Pac-Man addiction? A secret longing for karaoke? Too many years since a jello shot? GameOn Bar & Arcade — in the business of having fun — is riding […]
At the helm of Capitol Concierge, Lynda Ellis won’t stand still
Lynda Ellis remembers the day she purchased her company, Capitol Concierge — because it was the middle of the night. “It was 3 a.m., and I knew I was going […]
Owner pay the ‘Profit First’ way
Profit First. An obvious phrase? Yet for many small businesses, it’s an increasingly popular method to manage your cash flow to take care of the business owner, makes sure taxes […]
CMC award winners sing praises
As she explores “wearable wellness,” Linda Penkala values CMC’s “standout support” Wearable wellness. That’s entrepreneur Linda Penkala’s latest endeavor, in the form of a small 50-cent piece patch on the […]
Baltimore Station helps veterans turn their lives around
“There is a turning point in every war. Ours is when a man comes in off the streets, through our door.” That’s the motto of The Baltimore Station, a therapeutic […]
Moving together strengthens bonds
When they walk past, you notice their smiles. Two dozen people, ages 55 and older, are strolling through The Mall in Columbia together, some deep in conversation, others peacefully taking […]