1st Wednesday of Each Month | 8:00am – 9:30am | Location Varies
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Jules A. Klose, CFP®, CEPA, CRPC®
BCN 1 Co-Chair
Tide Creek Financial Group 
443-492-6563
www.tidecreek-fg.com
​Financial Planning
Jules A. Klose, CRPC, with Tide Creek Financial Group in Elkridge, MD, is an experienced financial planner serving individuals, families, business owners, and their businesses. Driven by a passion for helping people meet their financial goals, he takes pride in delivering highly personalized service and tailored financial advice. As a planning professional, Jules’ goal is to provide guidance that helps his clients achieve their best financial outcomes. Beyond his professional work, Jules is involved in a charity that helps underserved children in the Baltimore area and is working to lower his golf handicap​.
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Beth Kuhl
BCN 1 Co-Chair
What's Up? Media
410-266-6287
www.whatsupmag.com
​Newspapers & Publications
What's up? Media publishes What's Up? Annapolis, What’s Up? Central Maryland, What's Up? Eastern Shore and What's Up? Weddings, as well as the Navy Guide and The Services for Seniors Directory.
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Lee Crumbaugh
Forrest Consulting
630-909-9360
www.forrestconsult.com
​Business Coaching
Forrest Consulting believes every organization and leader should be living their vision of great success.  We help our consulting and coaching clients find their vision, develop and implement strategies, and make great decisions.  
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Anita Dewling
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
410-222-7410
www.aaedc.org
Economic Development Agency
Our mission is to support business and serve as a catalyst for business growth in Anne Arundel County thereby increasing job opportunities, expanding the tax base and improving quality of life.
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Barry Fields
Bormel, Grice & Huyett, P.A.
301-953-3259
www.bormel-grice.com
Accounting & Tax Services
​Bormel, Grice & Huyett, P.A. is a full service auditing, accounting, management advisory and tax firm located in Laurel, Maryland.
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Ben Kimbrell
Global Harvest Networks, Inc.
410-691-1130
www.globalhn.com
Information Technology Services/ Cyber Security
GHN provides 24/7 support to businesses for their computer networks. We only charge for the time spent working on your problem. FREE: GHN clients receive a free service which enables us to securely fix your network remotely.
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Matt Slovick
AFLAC
301-503-0843​
www.local.aflac.com/matthew_slovick/agent
Insurance & Financial Services
With Aflac supplemental insurance, you can provide an additional level of financial protection for yourself, your family or your employees in the event of a serious accident or illness. 
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Carla Conway
Uncommon Design
301-452-4505​
www.uncommondesignmd.com
​Graphic Design Services
Uncommon Design is a full service graphic design studio, specializing in logo and corporate identity work. Whether you need a fresh new logo, sales collateral, a direct mail campaign, or an electronic or print ad, we can help.
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Linda Penkala L.M.T.
BCN 1
​Optimum Health for Life
301-802-7745
www.lindapenkala.com
​Health and Wellness Services
A calm space to find peace and harmony through massage and aromatherapy, Optimum Health for Life Wellness Center is here to meet your wellness needs. Linda Penkala,  LMT has published articles, taught presentations and given massages for 35 years empowering health and wellness.  You are in good hands to feel the relaxing benefits of essential oils along with massage therapy!
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Kristy Mumma
Stewart Technologies, Inc.
410-309-9550
www.stewarttechnologies.com
Computer Services and Software
Stewart Technologies, Inc. offers business and technology consulting to small and mid-sized businesses with an emphasis on accounting and sales management and the networks that run them. ACT!, sales, training and support.
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Mark Greenberg
Equity Mortgage Lending
443-471-4307 www.equitymortgagelending.com
Mortgage Services
We are a full-service mortgage company based in Owings Mills, MD. We specialize in Conventional, FHA, and VA Home Loans in Owings Mills. We also serve the surrounding cities in Baltimore County.
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Andrew Persaud
AE2 Creative
443-370-2896
www.ae2creative.com
​Web Design & Development
Our company focuses on helping develop businesses through Web Design, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and other creative mediums.
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Jeanne Rieken
Shore United
[email protected]
410-260-2000​www.shoreunitedbank.com
​Banking Services
Community bank located in Anne Arundel County.  We offer full service banking including residential lending, commercial banking and personal banking. Our mission is to enhance our community by investing in the climate, culture, commerce and people of the Chesapeake Bay region.

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