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Laura Heikes Recognized for 35 Years of Service with Shore United Bank

April 9, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

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Shore United Bank is honored to recognize Laura Heikes for 35 years of service to the Company. Laura started her career with the Bank in April of 1986 as an assistant comptroller at our Dover Street, Easton, MD branch. Over her 35 years, she has held many positions with the Bank such as, manager of loan services, officer of compliance and security, branch administration, operations and conversion coordinator.  Mrs. Heikes currently serves as a Senior Vice President of Shore United Bank, and our Government and Community Relations Officer and will be retiring from the Company on April 28, 2021.

Laura lives her commitment to the community by currently serving with the following organizations: Chairperson and Founding Member for the Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation, Talbot County Fair Board,  Member of Talbot County Soroptimist Club,  Talbot County Chamber Ambassador, Vice Chair of the Talbot County Extension Board, Member of the Talbot County Hunger Coalition,  Member of the Talbot County Chamber Partners in Education Committee, Founding Board member of Junior Achievement in Talbot County.  She also volunteers for the following organizations: Talbot Goes Purple, Talbot County and Queen Ann County Fairs, Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Character Counts, 4-H, FFA, Talbot County Farm Bureau, His Hope Haven, Neighborhood Service Center and many more.

In addition to her work as a community partner, Laura is a 2015 graduate of Shore Leadership and was honored with the Maryland You Are Beautiful Award in 2015 and 2014 Business Woman of the Year by the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce.

“Being a community banker is by no means a nine to five job.  To be a true community banker you need to be active in the community and connect with your customers to help improve the communities we live in,” says Laura Heikes, Senior Vice President of Shore United Bank, and our Government and Community Relations Officer.

“We wish Laura well as she enters this new chapter in her life.  Laura has been dedicated to supporting the needs of her customers and our communities for over 35 years and she will be greatly missed. However, knowing her fondness and dedication to this community I have no doubt that she will continue to be a positive force in many local activities,” says Lloyd L. “Scott” Beatty, Jr.  President and CEO at Shore United Bank.

Laura resides in St. Michaels, MD with her husband, Ed. She has two children, Kate and Jed and two grandchildren Peyton Skye and Bailey Claire. When not volunteering in the community, Laura loves spending time entertaining family and friends and enjoys being a “Mimi” to many, especially her two grandchildren.

For more information about Shore United Bank, visit ShoreUnitedBank.com.

Filed Under: Commerce Notes Tagged With: commerce, local news, Shore United Bank

Main Street Chestertown Seeks New Executive Director

April 6, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

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After four successful years of service and playing a key role in revitalizing the Main Street Chestertown Program, Kay MacIntosh, MSC ED, is retiring this June. The Board of Directors of Main Street Historic Chestertown is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-starting individual for its full-time Executive Director position.

The Executive Director of MSC is responsible for the management, coordination, administration, documentation, and implementation of MSC’s revitalization program. The day-to-day operations include but are not limited to: managing the organization’s grant and fundraising program; coordinating the activity of all MSC committees, volunteers and work teams; working collaboratively with MSC District property and business owners, the network of Maryland Main Street programs, and local government and partner agencies; representing and advocating for MSC at public forums; handling or supervising the design of marketing campaigns; and planning and coordinating community and fundraising events.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader experienced in business development. Education and prior experience in economic development or non-profit administration are highly desirable. The Executive Director must be able to communicate and work well with others, including existing and new businesses, other local partner organizations, and elected officials, and have excellent technology and social media skills. For the complete job posting, please visit www.mainstreetchestertown.org/employment.

Candidates should express their interest no later than April 15, 2021 by submitting a cover letter, resume and references to employment@mainstreetchestertown.org

Main Street Historic Chestertown (MSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, and a designated Main Street Maryland program, with a mission to foster an inviting, diverse and prosperous downtown Chestertown.

Filed Under: Commerce Notes Tagged With: Chestertown Spy, commerce, local news

Rural Futurist Headlines 2021 Talbot County Business Appreciation Summit

April 6, 2021 by Spy Desk 1 Comment

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Connie Reimers-Hild, PhD, CPC. Photo courtesy of Dr. Reimers-Hild

Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild, certified futurist and owner of Wild Innovation Consulting, will be the featured speaker at the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s VirtualBusiness Appreciation Summit, which will be presented via Zoom on April 30 at 8:30 a.m.

Reimers-Hild will focus on the bright future and tremendous economic opportunities available for those who live in rural America. She will also set the stage for the announcement of the Talbot County Community Impact Awards honoring businesses, non-profit organizations, projects, and individuals who have made a significant impact on Talbot County in the past year.

“The unique strengths of a place like Talbot County provide a strong foundation for a future characterized by innovation, growth, prosperity, and well-being,” says Reimers-Hild. “We create our future in the present moment, and I look forward to connecting with leaders in Talbot County who are committed to pursuing their desired futures.”

Reimers-Hild has been on a mission to help leaders and organizations create greater prosperity for themselves and their teams. Her career path has combined a 25-year career at the University of Nebraska with 20 years of entrepreneurship and family life.

In her final administrative position as the executive director (Interim) and chief futurist with the Rural Futures Institute (RFI) at the University of Nebraska, Reimers-Hild worked with leaders from a broad range of companies including Microsoft and Google, as well as numerous communities, universities, and small businesses to reimagine the future of rural people and places. She also developed methods to measure the exponential impact of rural areas to demonstrate their value in a global society.  Reimers-Hild predicted the Rise of Rural in 2015, a trend now being fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now in its 12th year, the Business Appreciation Summit has become a much-anticipated event for Talbot County’s business community. In 2019, five community impact awards were presented to businesses and community projects. Winners included Frederick Douglass 200 Committee, Out of the Fire Restaurant, RAUCH inc., Talbot Mentors, and Wylder Hotel. Kelley Phillips Cox of Phillips Wharf Environmental Center was awarded the Community Impact Award for an individual. The 2020 event was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We look forward to this event all year,” says Cassandra Vanhooser, director of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. “It’s powerful and uplifting when Talbot County’s business leaders come together to acknowledge the people and projects that have made a difference in the community.”

The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism hosts the Business Appreciation Summit together with the Talbot County Economic Development Commission. This virtual event will be offered free of charge, though registration is required.

For more information and to register, visit talbotworks.org/business-appreciation-summit/or call 410-770-8000.

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Qlarant CIO Selected for Leadership Maryland Program

March 25, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

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Qlarant announced today that Brian Cleary, Chief Information Officer, has been chosen to participate in the professional development program Leadership Maryland — a dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders. Mr. Cleary is one of 50 individuals chosen for Leadership Maryland’s 28th class – the Class of 2021, who will complete the eight-month hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environment

Brian Cleary, Qlarant CIO 

Brian Cleary, Qlarant CIO

The class began as the Class of 2020 but was postponed one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the safety of all participants, this year’s program will include a hybrid of virtual programming and in-person sessions, if and when possible. The program will run from April to December, and include five, two-day sessions focused on Maryland’s five main geographic regions and the most vital issues impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity across the state. More than 100 experts representing business, government, education, and the non-profit community will serve as panelists and guest speakers.

“As with our previous associates chosen in past years, we are proud that Brian was selected. It really is a testament to our people here at Qlarant, “said Dr. Ronald Forsythe, CEO at Qlarant. “We are thrilled to be able to send another member of our leadership team to this valuable program.”

Leadership Maryland is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers and/or their communities. Ideal Leadership Maryland members have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, their communities, and their state. For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit www.LeadershipMD.org, call 410-841-2101 or email Info@LeadershipMD.org.

About Qlarant

Qlarant is a not- for-profit nationally respected leader in fighting fraud, waste & abuse, improving program quality, and optimizing performance.  The company uses subject matter experts and innovative data science and technology to help organizations see risks, solve problems, and seize opportunities. Solutions are customized state and federal agencies as well as industries across the nation. The Qlarant Foundation is the mission arm of the organization and provides annual grants to services provided in under-served communities.    Qlarant employs nearly 500 people and has a 45-year record of accomplishment improving the performance of some of the Nation’s most important programs. For more information visit www.qlarant.com or feel free to contact Pat Boos boosp@qlarant.com

About Leadership Maryland

Leadership Maryland is a professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders. Each year, as many as 52 diverse and accomplished executives from Maryland’s public and private sectors are selected to come together as a class for an eight-month hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. The first Leadership Maryland class graduated in 1993, and the organization’s alumni network now consists of more than 1,100 leaders from all industries and regions of the state. To learn more, please call Leadership Maryland at 410-841-2101 or visit www.LeadershipMD.or

Filed Under: Commerce Notes Tagged With: commerce, local news, Qlarant

VanDerVeer Receives 2021 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

March 25, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

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Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, reveals the winners of its 2021 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award. Choptank Transport Director of Specialized Logistics Doug VanDerveer was named as one of this year’s Rock Stars.

This award recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. This year’s list includes individuals from software providers, consultancies and academia, trucking and transportation firms, grocery retail and delivery outlets, and more, all who have met and exceeded in safety, efficiency, productivity, and innovation throughout the global cold food supply chain.

“I am thrilled and honored to receive this award,” said VanDerVeer. “Choptank’s growth in the industry comes from our expanding customer base, the hard work of our team, and through exceptional leadership from the top. We fulfill an essential need in the market and things are looking favorable for continued growth in the specialty services arena.”

Choptank Executive Vice President Steve Covey said, “Doug has taken Choptank’s cold LTL division from zero to sixty since its inception–on all fronts, in terms of world class service and rapidly increased business. He is an expert in his field and as the director of specialized services, has helped make Choptank one of the few truly multi-modal 3PLs that shippers need in today’s sophisticated supply chain.

“These professionals are making waves in an industry upended by the global pandemic. Whether it’s pivoting into a different channel or implementing emerging technologies, these supply chain leaders prove that hard work pays off,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “These winners collaborated, optimized, developed, educated and played a critical role in the survival and success of their company amid a global pandemic. I am honored to recognize these individuals and continue to extend my utmost gratitude to everyone in the cold food supply chain industry for their time, efforts and innovations to keep food moving through the chain in a safe and efficient manner.”

Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in the March 2021 print issue. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to view the full list of all 2021 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain winners.

About Food Logistics Food Logistics is the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, risk management, food safety and more. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com.

About Choptank Transport Choptank Transport is a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in Preston, Maryland. As a full-service 3PL, the company specializes in the transportation of truckload, both temperature-controlled and dry van, less-than-truckload, intermodal, flatbed, port/drayage, and cross-border shipping services. Choptank employs over 400 logistics professionals and has five regional offices located in Tampa, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, and Baltimore with a new location in Easton, Maryland opening this fall.

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Kent County Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for Community Excellence Awards

March 24, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

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Chikki Shajwani, Molly’s Place, shaking hands with State Senator Steve Hershey after receiving award; Delegate Jay Jacobs in background.

The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce nominations are now open for the 2020 – 2021 Community Excellence Awards. Nominations can be submitted online at www.kentchamber.org.

The annual Community Excellence Awards recognize businesses, non-profits, community organizations, and individuals who, during the past year, have excelled at serving and making a positive impact in our community.

“The Chamber Community Excellence Awards are a great way to recognize and celebrate the wonderful impact that our leaders, businesses, and organizations have on the community. We hope you will take the time to nominate those you feel are deserving,” says Bryan Matthews, President of the Kent Chamber.

Anyone may submit a nomination for a business, non-profit, community organization, or individual. Nominees do not need to be based in Kent County, but Kent County residents must benefit from the nominees’ services. Self-nominations are welcome and there is no restriction on the number of nominations one can submit.

Bob Ramsey, The Finishing Touch, addressing audience after receiving award.

Four Community Excellence Awards will be presented to businesses, nonprofits, or community organizations and one Community Excellence Award will be presented to an individual. Factors that nominations should be based on include, but are not limited to, community service hours committed, money fundraised or capital projects completed to benefit residents within Kent County, support showed towards vital community institutions, projects that improve the environmental and ecological well-being of the county’s landscape, innovation in pivoting operations to deal with the effects of COVID-19.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, April 9. To submit a nomination and learn more about the Community Excellence Awards and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.kentchamber.org.

About the Kent County Chamber of Commerce
With more than 300 member businesses, nonprofits, and individuals, the Chamber is Kent County’s premier business-to-business facilitator. Through our many unique programs, events, and advocacy, we provide a platform for leaders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors to engage with each other to grow their respective organizations for the ultimate benefit of Kent County and its residents.

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Choptank Transport CEO Named to MD Economic Development Commission

March 17, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

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Choptank Transport President & CEO Geoff Turner

Choptank Transport is pleased to announce the appointment of President & CEO Geoff Turner to the state’s Maryland Economic Development Commission (MEDC).

The MEDC uses the expertise of Maryland’s business leaders to make recommendations to the Governor regarding policy, programs and to help prioritize spending. Commission members work with the Administration, the General Assembly, Maryland’s business community and the general public to advocate pro-business policies.

“This is quite an honor,” said Turner. “As a strong advocate of business growth in my own community, I look forward to sharing my experiences and expertise as a business leader with hopes of bringing about positive change to some of Maryland’s current and future economic policies.”

The MEDC’s mission is to establish economic policy and drive innovation and growth in Maryland’s business community. The Department “oversees Maryland Commerce’s efforts to support the creation, attraction and retention of businesses and jobs,” according to the MEDC website. The Department also monitors an established set of economic indicators to strategically support strong economic growth throughout the state. To become a part of the 25-voting-member commission, a candidate is appointed by the Governor of Maryland, Senate President, and House Speaker, two non-voting members, one appointed by the Senate President and one by the House Speaker; and four non-voting ex-officio members who represent Commerce, the Department of Labor, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), and the Technology Development Corporation.

The MEDC meets four times a year in Annapolis. Dates are currently scheduled for March 27, June 14, September 13 and December 6.

Choptank Transport is a leading third-party logistics company headquartered in Preston, Maryland.  Celebrating its twentieth anniversary, Choptank has five regional offices, including Tampa, Dallas, Atlanta, Denver, and Baltimore. The company is about to open its seventh location in Easton, Maryland this fall. For more information, go to www.choptanktransport.com

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DCA To Celebrate Maryland Day

March 17, 2021 by Downtown Chestertown Association Leave a Comment

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Downtown Chestertown invites everyone to show their state pride in celebration of Maryland Day, Thursday March 25 through Sunday, March 28. Shops and businesses will be all be flying the state flag.  Wear your Maryland hat, scarf, jacket, mask… and receive VIP pricing at these participating downtown locations: Bad Alfred’s Distillery, Bee Crafty, Bookplate, Figg’s Ordinary, Houston’s Dockside Emporium, Les Poissons Gallery, Riverside Unique, Sarah Paige Studio Salon, The Finishing Touch, Tish Fine Art Plus, Twigs & Teacups.

Maryland Day commemorates March 25, 1634, the day settlers disembarked from two small sailing ships – the Ark and the Dove – onto Maryland soil. The General Assembly authorized it as a legal holiday in 1916. Today, Maryland Day is celebrated as a day of learning, fun, and discovery with events and activities based on exploration. We invite you to explore  Chestertown’s shops, galleries and eateries stroll the waterfront and have fun!

The Downtown Chestertown Association reminds you to shop local and shop safe.
https://www.downtownchestertown.org/.

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Chestertown Rotary Club Announces 2021 Mini-Grant Awardees

March 14, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

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William Poore, KCPS Technology Supervisor, with Mobile MakerSpace

Even with all of the challenges that arose this past year, the Chestertown Rotary Club is pleased to announce that they awarded 6 local group $11,000 through their 2020-2021 Mini-Grant program. While different in their missions, all are engaged in bettering the lives of families and children in the community.

The Kent County Public Schools Technology program received funding to purchase Sam Peregoy’s “Mobile MakerSpace,” a 3D printing platform with servers, networking switches, Raspberry Pi’s, and programmable LED lighting, for the Maker Space at Kent County High School.

Technology Supervisor William Poore plans to use the equipment to introduce students to new and emerging technologies.“3D printing unlocks an entire universe of possibilities, with students only being limited by their imagination and the size of the printing bed,” says Poore.

Jamisen’s Grace Foundation, founded by Kelly and Jeremy Schultz, provides training for families on safe infant sleep techniques and providesOwlet Smart Sock Monitors, an electronic baby monitor that tracks the oxygen level and heart rate of an infant that while they sleep.

Hope House in Rock Hall, a food pantry partnership, will use Rotary grant funds to install new flooring in the facility, which will then be used as a site to distribute food and clothing to those in need.

The Rotary grant to the Good Neighbor Fund, managed by the Chester Valley Ministers Association, will assist individuals and families with one-time emergencies.

Families dealing with mental illness will be able to participate in Family-to-Family training thanks to the grant to NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) of Kent and Queen Ann’s counties.

Kent Attainable Housing, founded to help address the need for affordable housing, is planning a 10-week education program for first-time home buyers.

Chestertown Rotary Club President Alan Austen noted, “We are pleased to support the efforts of local groups to provide much-needed services to our fellow community members.  Their initiatives fit well with Rotary International’s efforts to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.”

About the Chestertown Rotary Club

Members of the Chestertown Rotary Club are part of a diverse group of professional leaders working to address various community and international service needs and promote peace and understanding throughout the world. The Rotary Club of Chestertown is united with Rotarians worldwide in supporting the motto of “Service Above Self.” To learn more about the Chestertown Rotary Club, chestertownmdrotary.wixsite.com or contact Larry Vetter at larryvetter@yahoo.com or631-406-3155.

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Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company Reports SBA Round 2 PPP Results

March 12, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

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Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company is pleased to report that it is in the process of assisting over 71 businesses obtain loans during Round 2 of the Small Business Association’s Payroll Protection Program. The funds disbursed by Chesapeake to these businesses, the majority of which are located in Kent County, will help them retain employees and maintain operations. The number of employees impacted by these loans will total545.

Robert Altieri, President and CEO of Chesapeake, said, “We are extremely proud to help so many businesses and their employees in such a difficult, trying, and unpredictable time. Small businesses are the foundation of our community, and they continue to be a beacon of hope. Our community bank continues to step up to the challenges presented by the pandemic and I am proud of our staff.”

Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company is committed to providing area residents and business owners a full suite of financial products and an unparalleled level of service. For more information, visit www.chesapeaketrust.com or call 410.778.1600.

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