Newest Chamber member Eastern Grounds Landscaping

BWCC President Walt Townshend recently visited the Chamber’s newest member, Bill Schultz, CEO of Eastern Grounds Landscaping, based in Bowie.  Bill is a Florida State alumnus, where he captained the swim team.   His work is focused on commercial projects and high-end residential, doing both maintenance and landscapes/hardscapes.  His crews recently did a job at Georgetown […]

Kent Menser and BWCC President/CEO, Walt Townshend meet with Alex Miller, Marketing Specialist, Lanigan, Ryan, Malcolm & Doyle P.C

BWCC Board member Kent Menser (l) and BWCC President/CEO, Walt Townshend (r) met with Alex Miller, Marketing Specialist for accounting firm Lanigan, Ryan, Malcolm & Doyle P.C, based in Gaithersburg, MD.  The mid-size firm was founded in 1990  by an experienced team who shared a clear vision: “To help every client and every employee reach […]

Jean Reaver Shares Sales Tips with the Nov. 19 Small Business Advisory Group

People buy on emotion and justify with logic.  People buy from people they know, like and trust.  If you are in sales, you have probably heard both of these sayings and know the truth in both.  Successful sales people know that sales is about relationships.  Discover new strategies to develop long-term relationships that create effortless […]

BWI Marshall Airport to Receive British Airways 787 Dreamliner Service, Starting August 2016

British Airways to Fly Dreamliner on BWI Marshall – London Heathrow Route Maryland officials welcomed the announcement today that British Airways will use Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and London Heathrow starting on August 1, 2016.  BWI Marshall will be the fourth U.S. market to receive Dreamliner service from British […]

Southwest will launch two new daily flights from Baltimore to Minneapolis in the spring

Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, will offer two new daily flights from Baltimore to Minneapolis/St. Paul starting in April. The nonstop flights will launch April 12, with a fare sale starting at $79 one-way, the airline said Monday. Tickets can be purchased through Nov. 19 for travel from April 12 […]

Ron Adler Speaks on UI Tax Rates

Ron Adler has been a good friend to the BWCC for many years, and has been heavily involved in lending his expertise on behalf of businesses to the unemployment insurance process.  Chamber President Walt Townshend asked Ron to provide an overview of the recent announcement concerning lowering the UI tax rate.  Here’s Ron’s commentary: 2016 […]

WSSC is Winter Ready: WSSC will hold a special demonstration for the media

See What it Takes to Close a Valve and Repair a Broken Water Main, Maintenance Trucks and Heavy Equipment Also on Display Laurel – November 5, 2015: Aging infrastructure plus cold weather equals an increase in water main breaks. That’s a fact, and that’s why WSSC is winter ready. Next Tuesday, November 10, from 9:30 […]

Condor announces expanded BWI schedule for 2016

RANKFURT, GERMANY–(Marketwired – Nov 4, 2015) – Passengers from the greater Baltimore/Washington region will soon have the option to start their journey across the pond starting in May 2016. Condor Airlines will offer an extended season between Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) in summer 2016. “Condor is a great partner, and we’re thrilled the […]

WSSC Significantly Increases Spending with Minority and Women Business Enterprises

Contract Payments Equal $134.4 Million in FY15   Contact: Jim Neustadt jim.neustadt@wsscwater.com 301.206.8100 LAUREL, MD – November 2, 2015: WSSC’s spending with Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) increased significantly in Fiscal Year 2015, continuing a positive trend in WSSC’s efforts to ensure that all segments of the local business community have a reasonable and […]

WSSC Extends Winter Trail Pilot Program at Triadelphia Reservoir for 2015-16 Season

Equestrian enthusiasts and hikers will continue to enjoy the trail year-round Laurel – November 3, 2015 – WSSC is extending its Winter Trail Pilot Program allowing the Triadelphia Access Road along the Triadelphia Reservoir to remain open for multipurpose use during the 2015-2016 winter months. Effective December 1, horseback riders, birdwatchers and hikers will be able […]