Harford Tech's Senior Class of 2023 - Bingo & Post Prom Party
On behalf of HTHS PTSA, I want to share this letter from their President with you, the upcoming events, and fill you in a little on the purpose of me reaching out here. My daughter is a senior at Harford Tech in the Culinary Program. For anyone that has a senior this year or in the last 3 years, you know the struggle these high schoolers have been through with the pandemic. The seniors now are the ones that were the freshman at the start of the pandemic. This year is their closest full year to having
Bel Air Library Closes on April 5 for Major Repairs
Harford County Public Library has announced that the Bel Air Library will close on Wednesday, April 5, for approximately 10 weeks for major repairs, including the replacement of both elevators. The Passport Acceptance Facility will be temporarily relocated to the Abingdon Library location and will accept appointments beginning April 5. Customers are invited to visit any of HCPL’s 10 other branch locations and take advantage of the 24/7 resources available at HCPLonline.org. “We appreciate the
Image360 Harford Integrates New Equipment in its Operations
Harford County’s leading signage and graphics solutions provider, Image360 Harford, announced the arrival of a new piece of equipment, a 5x8 ApexPRO, that increases the Center’s efficiency. Image360 Harford’s work with local warehouses and other businesses involves projects that require creating and cutting materials in large quantities. Before implementing the ApexPRO, these projects were cut by hand, which required a long lead time for completion.“We are thrilled to have this new piece of equipment as a
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway’s 23rd River Sweep Takes Place April 22
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway’s 23rd annual River Sweep, a volunteer shoreline cleanup in celebration of Earth Day, will take place rain or shine Saturday, April 22, in Havre de Grace, Conowingo, Perryville, Port Deposit, Charlestown and on Garrett Island. Since the founding of River Sweep in 2000, volunteers have collected more than 125 tons of trash and debris. Volunteers have included individuals, families, youth groups, students, environmental clubs, green teams, Scouts, baseball teams,
Harford County Public Library Hosts Meet the Author Events in April and May
Harford County Public is hosting several Meet the Author events during April and May. Topics range from a Chesapeake Bay mystery, storytime with a sweet crab, a Lowcountry romance and the history of Jarrettsville. “We are so fortunate to have an amazing group of talented authors join us at the library this spring,” said Mary Hastler, CEO of Harford County Public Library. “Meet the Author visits are always popular, and the topics being shared by Judy, Lindsey, Jennifer and Doug will be of interest to a
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Employees Honored at Annual Awards Event
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group recently celebrated the accomplishments of more than 50 employees at our 2022 Professional Development Awards event, held at Maryland Golf and Country Clubs. Harford Mutual honored seven employees who received industry designations from The Institutes, the continuing education provider of the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (AICPCU). As the leading provider of coursework for the insurance industry, earning a designation from The
Harford County Public Library Names Arthur Squire Facilities & Operations Director
Harford County Public Library has named Arthur Squire as the new facilities & operations director. As facilities & operations director, Squire is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all library buildings, including 11 library branches, administrative headquarters and fleet of library vehicles. In addition, he provides oversight for the development, planning and implementation of renovation and capital projects and supervises the Facilities Department. “We are so pleased and fortunate to
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Two Officer Promotions
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced the promotions of two officers. Wayne Gearhart has been promoted from Vice President of Claims to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Bringing nearly 30 years of insurance industry experience to the new position, Gearhart joined Harford Mutual in 2019 as Assistant Vice President of Claims and was promoted to Vice President of Claims in 2021. In his new role, Gearhart will lead strategic initiatives and overall operations. He will also
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Merger Plan with ClearPath Mutual
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group, a Ward’s 50® top performing commercial property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Maryland, announces its plan to merge into the Group, ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company, a monoline workers’ compensation carrier in Louisville, Kentucky. “We are constantly seeking opportunities that complement our strategic goals and provide our policyholders and independent agents with the products and services they need,” says Steve Linkous, President & CEO of
SMBs: Are You Ready for a Data Breach?
It doesn’t matter if you are a business of one or 100, all small and medium-sized businesses are the ideal target for cybercriminals. In fact, more than 60% of small to medium businesses (SMBs) were hit with some form of cyber attack. Just as alarming, 60% of these businesses went out of business within six months of a cyber catastrophe. So, the question remains: are you ready for a data breach? If not, today’s tips from the Hartford County Chamber of Commerce can help you prepare yourself for how
Finish 2022 Strong with These Small Business Tips
Without a doubt, the fourth quarter is a critical time for small businesses. This is when many businesses wrap up their operations for the year and start preparing for the next one. It's also a time when many businesses do their heaviest marketing in anticipation of the holiday shopping season. With so much to do, it's important to have a plan. That's why the Harford Chamber of Commerce has put together this list of things that all small businesses should do during the fourth quarter. By following
How to Make Money Online as a Mom in Harford County, Maryland
Being a mom is a full-time job. But what if you could make some extra money without having to sacrifice time with your kids? It might sound too good to be true, but there are actually plenty of ways for moms to make money online. Money-Making Ideas for Moms There are a number of ways that moms can make money online. One popular option is to start a blog. Blogging can be a great way to share your thoughts and experiences with others, and, as Shout Me Loud notes, it can also be a lucrative way to earn
Where Art and Science Meet
WHERE ART AND SCIENCE MEET The Aegis & The Record December 2, 2022 by Tony Roberts Joanne Presbury of Bel Air is a three-year amputee. After Presbury, 62, lost her leg to diabetes, her physical therapist referred her to Real Life Prosthetics for a replacement, she said. Presbury lost all but one of her toes on her right foot, and lost her left leg up to her knee. She not only found a place that got her to walk like she never lost a leg, but a company that cared about what she wants, she said. "They
News Release: 11/17/2022
Eric Rebbert Joins Peak Partners as SVP PIKESVILLE, Maryland – Veteran C-suite executive Eric T. Rebbert has joined Peak Partners as Senior Vice President for growth and strategy. “I am very excited to welcome Eric to the Peak Partners team,” said Jill Reamer, Principal and President of Peak Partners. “As an established executive with over 30 years of business and C-level management and leadership experience, Eric has the skills and proven ability to deliver results, making him the perfect person to
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Appoints New Board Member
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced Sandra Rich has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Rich has over 30 years of experience in C-Suite leadership, complex mergers and acquisitions, real estate and investment transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and corporate legal. She is the former Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer at Nationwide Insurance and Nationwide Financial, retiring in 2021. Rich previously held roles at international law firm Squire,
Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s Steven D. Linkous named one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce President & CEO Steven D. Linkous has been named one of Maryland’s 2022 Most Admired CEOs by The Daily Record. This is the second time he has received this honor. The Most Admired CEOs list honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them. A panel of judges selects these winners based on professional accomplishments,
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Promotes New Directors
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has announced the promotions of Christopher (C.J.) D’Alessio, CPCU, ARM, AINS to Director of Underwriting, and Steve Zickefoose, AIC, SCLA to Director of Claims. D’Alessio joined Harford Mutual in 2012 as a Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriter. He was promoted to Underwriter in 2014 and became a Field Underwriting Specialist focusing on Large Accounts in 2015. In 2018, he was named Underwriting Manager of the Middle Market and Large Account Units. D’Alessio
5 Ways to Tackle Your Anxiety Around Entrepreneurship
You’re not feeling fulfilled at your 9-to-5 job, and you’re wondering if you should take a risk and start working for yourself instead. But even if you know your industry inside and out, and you’ve always wanted more independence in your professional life, you might be nervous about all of the challenges that come with entrepreneurship. These tips can help you dodge problems that new entrepreneurs commonly face. Work Out a Business Plan You might feel apprehensive about committing to entrepreneurship
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Named to Two Top Industry Lists
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been named to Insurance Journal’s 2022 Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurer™ list and to Best’s Review of Top 200 U.S. Property/Casualty Writers 2022 Edition. Harford Mutual ranked No. 90 on Insurance Journal’s 2022 Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurer™ list. Companies were evaluated based on objective qualifying criteria, including direct written premium, policyholders surplus, and net premium written. This is the 12th consecutive year Harford
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Named a Finalist in U.S. Insurance Awards
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been selected as a finalist in Business Insurance’s 2022 U.S. Insurance Awards for the category of Community Outreach Project of the Year (Donations). The Business Insurance U.S. Insurance Awards honor teams of professionals working on specific projects in the commercial insurance and risk management industry. This is the fifth year for the awards program and the first time Harford Mutual has been named a finalist. Harford Mutual was nominated for its HMIG
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Named to Ward’s 50 ® List of Top-Performing Insurance Companies for Second Consecutive Year
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been named to the prestigious Ward’s 50 ® list of top-performing property-casualty insurance companies for the second consecutive year. The company was recognized for outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency, and performance over the past five years, from 2017 - 2021. “This is the second year in a row and only the second time in our 180-year history of receiving this honor, achieving results outperforming nearly 3,000 other P&C
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Maintains A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) Rating
Bel Air, Md. - A.M. Best publicly announced the affirmation of Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s financial Strength Rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) with a Stable outlook and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) “a” (Excellent) with a Stable outlook. “Our excellent results, operations, business profile, enterprise risk management, and strategic accomplishments have led to this result,” said Steven D. Linkous, President & CEO of Harford Mutual Insurance Group. Metrics cited include capital
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Employees Honored at Annual Service Awards Breakfast
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group recently recognized 20 employees celebrating milestone anniversaries and 180 combined years of service at the annual Service Awards Breakfast. Employees with service anniversaries starting at five years and in increments of five years afterward were honored for their contributions. Maureen Arnold, Production Underwriter, topped the list of honorees, receiving an award for 30 years of service at the company. Matthew Stachowiak was honored for 25 years of
Tips For Entrepreneurs Who've Experienced Financial Setbacks
Starting over in the world of business after facing financial setbacks can seem like an impossible task, but it’s not. Achieving success as an entrepreneur is about learning from your mistakes and returning stronger. There are plenty of entrepreneurs who’ve gone through similar challenges to yours and became massively successful. Below are some tips to help you do just that.Learning From Your Mistakes If you’ve experienced financial setbacks in business, learn from them. Ask yourself what went wrong and
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Elections of Two Board Members
Bel Air, Md. - The policyholders of Harford Mutual Insurance Group elected Jillian Froment and Teresa McTague to the Board of Directors at the annual policyholder meeting held in May 2022. Froment and McTague were appointed to the Board in mid-2021. Froment will serve on the Board’s Audit and Governance Committees. She is a seasoned insurance regulator with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, including the last 10 years at the Ohio Department of Insurance, where she served as
Caty Hartley Graduates from Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women
Towson, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce that IT Project Manager Caty Hartley has graduated from the Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women, a professional development program dedicated to increasing the capacity for leadership and influence for women leaders in Greater Baltimore. Hartley graduated on May 17, 2022, and was a member of the seventh cohort of the leadership program. “The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Professional Leadership Program for
Marcus Moloney Joins Harford Mutual Insurance Group as Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is pleased to announce Marcus Moloney has joined the leadership team as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Moloney will oversee the Information Technology department as Harford Mutual embraces a new hybrid environment, moves away from legacy systems, and continues its vision to be the regional insurance carrier of choice. A seasoned information technology (IT) leader, Moloney brings nearly 30 years of experience in driving efficiencies and growth
Stacey Rebbert Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce The Daily Record has named Stacey A. Rebbert, Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications, to its 2022 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women."The 2022 Maryland's Top 100 Women demonstrate the incredible progress women have made in leadership roles in Maryland. They inspire change and help to ensure that women have access to every opportunity," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, senior group publisher of The Daily Record.
Geneau M. Thames, Esq. named 2022 Leaders in Law Honoree
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce The Daily Record has named Assistant Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Geneau M. Thames, Esq. to its 2022 listing of Leaders in Law. Thames was named a Leadership in Law In-House Counsel honoree. "This year The Daily Record partnered with the Maryland State Bar Association to recognize members of the state's legal community in nine categories, ranging from in-house counsel to justice champion to law firm support staff. These
KatzAbosch Appoints Karen Warthen to HR Outsourcing Entity
Baltimore, MD., (February 18, 2022) — KatzAbosch is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Warthen, SPHR, SHRM-SCP to their outsourcing company, BlueStone Services. In her role as Managing Director of the human resource service practice, Ms. Warthen is responsible for leading the entity’s HR outsourcing solutions with small to midsize organizations based in the Maryland – D.C. area. Ms. Warthen brings to BlueStone Services over 20 years of experience in providing HR outsourcing and consulting services
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care
Kiddie Academy of North Bel Air is offering curriculum driven Full day in-person Kindergarten Program as well as FULL DAY School-Age Program with Before & After Care for Age 5-12 years! Call 410-684-3131 or Email at northbelair@kiddieacademy.net and learn more about it. Healthy breakfast, hot lunches, and snacks are provided including milk, fruits and vegetables!!!
