More than 220 Volunteers Remove Four Tons of Trash, Debris During 2024 River Sweep
More than 220 volunteers gathered in 11 locations in Cecil and Harford counties and removed four tons of trash and debris during Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway’s 24th annual River Sweep on April 20. This yearly volunteer shoreline cleanup was held in celebration of Earth Day in Havre de Grace, Conowingo, Perryville, Port Deposit, Charlestown and on Garrett Island. Since its founding in 2000, River Sweep volunteers have collected more than 131 tons of trash and debris from area shorelines and
11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk Takes Place May 11
The 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk takes place May 11 at 8 a.m. at The John Carroll School (703 East Churchville Road in Bel Air). The walk raises funds for Cancer LifeNet, which provides free-of-charge, supportive care services to residents of Harford and Cecil counties, regardless of where cancer treatment is received. Since its founding in 2014, the walk has raised more than $1.1 million for Cancer LifeNet. Cancer LifeNet’s annual operating budget of $1 million is funded solely through
Harford Community College to Host NJCAA Men's Lacrosse National Championship and Women’s Lacrosse Invitational Through 2028
Harford Community College to Host NJCAA Men's Lacrosse National Championship and Women’s Lacrosse Invitational Through 2028 Harford Community College has been designated the host site of the NJCAA’s Men's Lacrosse Championship and the Women’s Lacrosse Invitational through 2028 by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The 2024 tournaments are set for May 11-12 at Harford’s Sports Complex on the College’s campus at 401 Thomas Run Road in Bel Air. Future NJCAA lacrosse championships
Stacey A. Rebbert Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for Second Time
Bel Air, Md. – The Daily Record has named Stacey A. Rebbert, Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Harford Mutual Insurance Group, to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. This is Rebbert’s second time receiving this recognition after being named an honoree in 2022. In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. “I am deeply honored and humbled to once
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Three Officer Promotions
Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced the promotions of three officers.Jeffery J. Bischoff has been promoted from Assistant Vice President of Information Technology to Vice President of Information Technology. With more than 25 years of Information Technology (IT) experience, Bischoff joined Harford Mutual in 2023. In his new role, he will continue to oversee the IT department and be responsible for developing and leading the company's information technology strategy. Before joining Harford Mutual,
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Promotes Matthew Stachowiak to Director of Claims
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group has promoted Matthew Stachowiak, AIC, to Director of Claims, Complex & Litigation. Stachowiak joined Harford Mutual in 1997 as a Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner. He’s also held the positions of General Liability Claims Examiner, Litigation Specialist, Litigation Supervisor, and most recently Litigation Manager, during his tenure at Harford Mutual. In 2020, Stachowiak spearheaded the establishment of the litigation and complex claims unit. “Matt has been
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Donates Over $425K to Charitable Organizations in 2023
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group proudly announces it donated over $425,000 to more than 80 charitable organizations throughout 2023. Through its HMIG Gives Back Program, Harford Mutual allocated a total of $426,320 to 87 organizations, supporting initiatives aligned with health and human services, as well as community enrichment programs. This impactful philanthropy reflects Harford Mutual’s dedication to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. The largest contributions were
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Names New Senior Director and Promotes New Directors
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has named a new Senior Director of Actuarial and announced the promotions of three new directors. These new roles follow the recent merger of Clearpath Specialty (formerly ClearPath Mutual), a monoline workers’ compensation insurance carrier based in Louisville, Kentucky, into Harford Mutual Insurance Group. Pauline Bao, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, has been named Senior Director of Actuarial at Harford Mutual. In her new role, Bao will oversee pricing, reserving, and
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
6 Small Business Technologies Every Owner Should Consider
Part of being a small business owner is making investments that can help your company run efficiently and provide room to grow. Business technology offers an avenue to streamline operations and help your company stay on track. Here, the Harford County Chamber of Commerce lists some technologies you should incorporate into your business. 1. Inventory Management Software If your company deals with tangible products, you must have inventory, and when you have inventory, you need a system to
Harford Mutual Insurance Group named 2023 Empowering Women Award Honoree
Bel Air, Md. - The Daily Record has named Harford Mutual Insurance Group a recipient of a 2023 Empowering Women Award. Empowering Women winners will be honored at The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit on Oct. 25 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The inaugural award recognizes companies and organizations that show a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Maryland. Empowering Women is designed to showcase tangible and innovative efforts by companies, law firms, nonprofits, and
Matt Summerell Promoted to Director of Business Development at Harford Mutual Insurance Group
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group today announced Matt Summerell has been promoted from Southern Regional Business Manager to Director of Business Development. In his new role, Summerell will be responsible for creating and executing Harford Mutual’s overall business development strategy. Harford Mutual currently writes business in ten states and Washington, D.C. Summerell’s promotion comes as Clearpath Specialty (formerly ClearPath Mutual), a monoline workers’ compensation insurance carrier
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Merger Agreement with ClearPath Mutual
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group ("Harford Mutual"), a Ward's 50® top performing commercial property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Maryland, today announced that it has received final approval from the Maryland Insurance Administration of the Merger Agreement with ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company ("ClearPath Mutual"), a monoline workers' compensation carrier headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, ClearPath Mutual merged into Harford
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Maintains A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) Rating for 2023
Bel Air, Md. – A.M. Best publicly announced the reaffirmation 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. The ratings reflect Harford Mutual’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as “Strongest”, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management. About Harford Mutual
Emily Hartzell & Brigette Reed Complete the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Professional Leadership Program for Women at Towson University
Towson, Md. – Towson University announced that Emily Hartzell, Claims Supervisor at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, and Brigette Reed, Accounting Manager at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, completed the Professional Leadership Program for Women, a signature program of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute. This professional development program is dedicated to expanding the positive impact of women leaders. The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute honored the thirty-two women who completed this
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Board Changes Following Annual Meeting
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group today announced changes to its Board of Directors. The changes were approved at the Annual Meeting of the Policyholders and are effective May 19, 2023. Donald Fry, Harford Mutual Board member since 2005, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors. Fry is the former president & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), a regional business advocacy group. He joined the GBC in 1999 and became president & CEO in 2002. Fry retired from the GBC in 2022. Fry
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Names Jeffery Bischoff Assistant Vice President of Information Technolog
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced today that Jeffery Bischoff has been named Assistant Vice President of Information Technology. In his new role, Bischoff will oversee the Information Technology (IT) department and will be responsible for developing and leading the company's information technology strategy to enable Harford Mutual's vision to be the regional insurance carrier of choice. Bischoff brings more than 25 years of IT experience to his position. Most recently, he held the
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Wins 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced today that it has earned 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for Leadership, Innovation, Compensation & Benefits, Work-Life Flexibility, and Purpose & Values. Issued by Energage, the research company with more than 16 years of experience surveying over 27 million employees at 70,000 organizations, Top Workplaces awards are based solely on employee feedback.Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards celebrate organizations that excel in
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Releases 2022 Annual Statement
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group has announced the release of its 2022 Annual Statement. The statement highlights the year’s accomplishments, strategic initiatives, and continuing commitment to our policyholders, agency partners, employees, and community partners. The Annual Statement details the company’s financial strength. New business, direct written premium, and revenue growth exceeded plan. Harford Mutual Insurance Group (HMIG) was named to Best’s Review of Top 200 U.S.
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
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
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care
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