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Ann has been the owner/operator of Ann’s Social Media & Marketing for the last two years and is changing the game for business owners.  As far as marketing goes, she does it all but her most popular services are website design and social media management.  In this episode Ann is going to give you plenty of action items that you can implement within minutes of listening. She is passionate in what she does and is a big fan of the personal face to face relationship.  Although she spends a lot of time behind the computer she will get to you the ins-and-outs of you, your team, and your business Website – Ann’s Social Media & Marketing  &  Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention  Book – A Running Commentary  Facebook – Ann’s Social Media & Marketing  Instagram – @brennanannie  Phone – 443-852-5274  Email – Ann@annmarkets.com   Favorite Small Business to Patronize – ChimneyTek  

Rachel has been involved with the biking world for quite a while through triathlons, bike repair and maintenance, and being an avid cycler. In April 2018 Rachel found her calling when she saw the need for kids need to learn how to ride bikes. Most of us look back to when we were kids and that is how we got everywhere but now it seems to be a lost art. Rachel provides a ton of education, resources, and tips and tricks to give parents all the tools they need to teach their kids first but when it comes time Rachel will help get the job done and do it in a fun way. She has found a great niche within our community and you can tell by the way she speaks about it, she couldn’t be happier with the difference she is making. Beyond teaching kids to learn how to ride she shows them it can be a great hobby by partnering with Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Some of her graduates eventually make this their sport of choice and she can guide them to the Maryland Interscholastic Cycling League. Website – http://www.pedalpowerkids.com/ Facebook – www.facebook.com/pedalpowerkids PedalPower Pals Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152938074841324/ Instagram - PedalPowerKids Phone – 443-791-9700 Email – Rachel@pedalpowerkids.com

Anita is a Business Development Associate for the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) and Anita and her team are single handedly the #1 resource for your business. There is little they cannot help with but even then, they will connect you with the right person. They will set you up with different types of loans, staff training reimbursement, traveling grants with Southwest Airlines, FREE consulting and mentoring, and simply for the fact they are the gateway to the highest value networking you can find. If you are a business owner do yourself a favor and just make contact with Anita or someone from her team just to let them know who you are and what you do. I promise you will not regret it.

Dr. Ron is an E.R. Doctor over at Anne Arundel Medical Center and two years ago he opened Chesapeake ERgent Care in Gambrills, MD.  With the hopes of being a one-stop shop for all of your medical needs he will tell you that he is not in the “medical industry”, he is in the “customer service” industry which is what truly sets him apart.  He also has hopes of connecting with more businesses in the area and not in the hopes of getting referrals but to help collaborate, build trust, share experiences, resources, and knowledge to make sure everyone is successful and thriving.  Dr. Ron brings a lot to the table and is a person who takes action on what he says.    Website – Chesapeake ERgent Care Phone – 410-721-2333 Email – elfenber@yahoo.com Address – 1071 Route 3 North Gambrills, MD 21054

Bailey has been a teacher at Glendale Elementary School for the last five years and has always gone above and beyond for her students.  She is one of the most generous, patient, and positive people I have ever met and shows it day in and day out.  Bailey runs her school’s HERO Boys running club for seven weeks every Fall and Spring and does so off the clock.   When I asked Bailey about the best part of her after school program she said, “having the guest speakers come in and talk to the boys about life” and when I asked her about her biggest struggles in the program she said “finding guest speakers come in to speak to the boys each week.”  This is the case for about 30 other Elementary schools in Anne Arundel County where teachers are doing great things but need help from the community.  Let’s help bridge that gap and support them.

Joyce has been working in the healthcare industry for 25 years, but it wasn’t until May of 2017 that she decided to go out on her own and educate everyone on the importance of First Aid and CPR.  Never knowing when you will need these tools it is every bit worth taking the course.  As Joyce puts it, “If there is one person you really love and care about it is worth it.”  No one wants to be in the position of NOT being able to help a loved one when the time comes.

Susan and her co-founders created a program called HERO Boys.  It is an after school running club for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders that started out with a pilot school in 2013 and has now grown to 33 school schools in Anne Arundel County as well as other parts of Maryland and many different states across the country.  This program is truly incredible for the kids as well as the coaches and guest “HERO” speakers, no wonder it is growing so fast.  Website – HERO Boys Phone – 443-254-2248 Email – susan@teamcaptainkids.org Address – 26 Pocono Dr. Arnold, MD 21012

Tammy has a team of nine internship coordinators who have just under 1000 students a year who need or want to be placed in a work study program.  Tammy makes the process very easy for the businesses to find, help, and keep an intern.  The best part of this program is that it is truly a win-win for both parties.  The student gets a real-world work experience while the business gets exactly the kind of help they need from a promising, hard-working senior.  Tammy is very passionate about this program and has some very ambitious goals, but these goals can only be met if we get more businesses on board. Website – AACPS Internships Home Page & AACPS Internships Portal Phone – 410-266-3185 Email – tdiedrich@aacps.org Address – 2644 Riva Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401 Favorite Small Business to Patronize – The Grill at Quarterfield

As an Uber driver back in 2016 Josh started noticing more and more about the homeless population in Baltimore City.  From there he started keeping supplies in the trunk of his car and would give them out as he was making his rounds in between passengers.  Realizing that wasn’t sustainable Josh took his efforts to the next level and founded Be More Caring, a non-profit that serves the homeless and needy populations in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County.  Josh is putting in a lot of effort to make sure these people are getting what they need as well as educating the community on the easy and simple ways we can help. 

Brandi is a firecracker and knows how to get stuff done.  She is the Signature Program Facilitator at Northeast High School with a focus on Human Performance.  She works hard to provide a great experience for her signature students by getting out of the office to meet with, learn from, and build relationships with the different businesses and community as a whole.  When I say she works hard that is an understatement.  Every meeting or conversation with her leaves you with an action item to do and the motivation to go out and help more.  Being on a team with Brandi will benefit you in more ways than you know. 

Sal is a very sharp guy with an extensive background in menta health and behavior therapy.  One thing that he really loves to do is free speaking engagements with adolescents and young adults.  The places he visits range from elementary and middle schools to karate dojos to other groups and families that might visit his facility in Millersville. There isn’t a person Sal cannot help.  He brings a lot to the table and if you are a teacher, a parent, or someone who works with kids and you want to learn more about adolescent behavior or big life changes as an adult then Sal is your go to guy.  What a great guy and resource to have in our County.

After spending years in the Baltimore Oriole’s organization Andy has found his new calling by giving back to the kids in Anne Arundel County through his non-profit called The Complete Player Charity.  With a program that consists of baseball training, education, teamwork, leadership, and mentorship Andy’s program is helping turn our youth into well rounded people.  The name of his charity alone tells us this.  When asked how we as a community can help his program I heard an all too familiar answer: “We need people who just like being around kids to come and be a leader or a mentor on a consistent basis.”  Andy has a great thing going and to scale this further will help change the lives of more kids than we can imagine.  Website – The Complete Player Charity Phone – 301-580-1546 Email – tcpcharity.as@gmail.com Address – 14521 Clover Hill Terrace Bowie, MD 20720 Favorite Small Business to Patronize – The Grill at Quarterfield and Fifer’s Seafood

Carol Ann knows first-hand exactly what we as a community need to do help the students, teachers, and the school as a whole.  As the Director of Partnerships and Development & Marketing for AA County Public Schools it is her sole mission to connect the community to the schools.  This doesn’t necessarily mean we have to go into the schools a few hours a week, or donate money and items but we can offer students a chance to visit our businesses or offer internship opportunities. Everyone has something to offer to the schools.  Pick what you love the most then call your local school and see if you can help.  If that doesn’t work, then call Carol Ann and her team and they will make it easy for you to find the right fit. Website – AACPS Partnerships, Development & Marketing Phone – 410-222-5829 Email – cmccurdy@aacps.org Address – 2644 Riva Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401 Favorite Small Business to Patronize – Sunset Restaurant  

Matt Smith is an Entrepreneur, athlete, husband, and a Father (with another on the way) but still finds time to give back to the community regularly.  As a guy who has his hands wrapped up in so many businesses working 70 hours a week he still understands the value of serving others with his time, knowledge, and leadership skills.  When I asked Matt what is the one thing we can do next week to start making a difference, his reply was “go offer to help someone”.  This couldn’t be more true and this help first mentality is contagious. Website – Propertunity Construction LLC Phone – 408-565-8918 Email – info@mypropertunity.com Address – 700 Dorol Ct. Severn, MD 21144 Favorite Small Business to Patronize – Sharp Edges Barber Shop on Quarterfield Rd.

Jennifer is the director of business development and community outreach at New Life Addiction Counseling in Pasadena but you can find her EVERYWHERE.  She is a part of every business networking group, collaborative group, and just any other group that is here to help support those in recovery.  As we are all aware of the epidemic going on in Anne Arundel County Jennifer is confident we as a community can help with minimal effort and at a cost of what she refers to as “Free 99”.  Here are three things YOU can do starting tomorrow.  1 – Educate yourself on what is going on.  2 – Help someone in recovery.  Whether it is baby sitting for them so they can attend a meeting or giving them a ride to a meeting.  3 – Be judgement free.  Website – New Life Addiction Counseling and Mental Health Services Phone – 410-255-4475 Email – jwheeler@newlifeacs.com Address – 4231 Postal Ct. Pasadena, MD 21122 Favorite Small Business to Patronize – ACE Hardware in Pasadena

Sue has been the Student Internship Facilitator at Northeast and Chesapeake High Schools for the past 6 years.  She works hard to give students real world job experience.  Between the two schools Sue places up to 100 students a year with a business/mentor to learn as much as they can.  The biggest hurdle right now is finding more and more businesses to support this program and offer guidance and opportunities to these students and she needs your help.  Any local business, entrepreneur, CEO or non-profit looking to help you should definitely reach out to Sue.  She is a fantastic person to collaborate with. Website – http://www.aacpublicschools.org/aacps2/internships/ Phone – 443-679-6205 Email – smolchan@aacps.org Address – Chesapeake High School 4798 Mountain Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122 Favorite Small Business to Patronize – Marco’s Pizza

Carly is the owner and lead stylist at Pins-n-Brushes in Pasadena.  Carly works hard on her business while being a wife and mother (and CrossFitter) yet still makes time to give back to the community.  Her most recent event was free haircuts at a homeless shelter to help some of the men and women regain their confidence and get back into the interview pool.  With a passion for helping she sees a need to get into the schools, nursing homes, and hospitals with her staff to make a difference. Website – www.pins-n-brushes.com Phone – 410-375-3715 Email – carly@pins-n-brushes.com Address – 1546 Stoney Beach Way  Stoney Beach, MD 21226

Glen Burnie Community Connect is designed to connect all small and large businesses, schools, non-profits, county officials, and public servants together using the Help First mentality.  Learn how businesses get involved in the community, how we help non-profits succeed, how we can support our public servants, and what the schools really need from the community. It’s about helping one another and being there for support.  Where one group is struggling another group is excelling.  Let’s connect and succeed together. You are going to hear from people from all walks of life in and around the Glen Burnie area.  Entrepreneurs, CEOs, school principals, police, firemen, county officials, mentors, and the list goes on.  These are people who are making a difference in the community for the better and we want to share what they are doing.

Rick has been an entrepreneur for most of his adult life.  Not a conversation goes by without him asking me “how can I help?” or “Is everything OK?”  Being around him is always so much fun and because he is so approachable, asking him for help or advice is never an issue.  He is a leader in the community and will help anyone and everyone he can.  Website – www.whiteysliquorsmd.com Phone – 410-789-8248 Email – richardgavigan1@gmail.com Address – 803 North Hammonds Ferry Rd. Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

TJ, along with his wife Laura own Atlas Physical Therapy in Glen Burnie.  By maintaining an even work, family, life balance he is able to enjoy going to work everyday and helping in the community.  Atlas is a fantastic place to visit for many reasons, but their customer service is the gold standard.  Website - Iwantpt.com  Phone - 410-762-2124 Email - atlas@iwantpt.com Address - 1406 Crain Highway S. – Suite 110  Glen Burnie, MD 21061