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The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce has been supporting businesses and organizations in our community since 1957. Small business is big business in terms of job creation, keeping our community strong and vibrant, and contributing in so many philanthropic ways.
MAKE CONNECTIONS - BUILD YOUR NETWORK - RAISE YOUR PROFILE
MAKE CONNECTIONS - BUILD YOUR NETWORK - RAISE YOUR PROFILE
"A House for a House" Playhouse Raffle
We Delivered Some Love Today!
Betsie Russell of Touchstone Title, Wendy Oliver of Coldwell Banker and Curtis Payne, Charlie Brenneman, owners of Cedar Square, and Chris Haughton, manager, came to the Chamber with a great idea - to build a playhouse to market their companies! More importantly, they wanted to do something good in the community. After much brainstorming, we all decided to raffle off the playhouse and donate the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House - "A House for a House".
Cedar Square Homes clearly built the house with love. It was beautiful and perfectly appointed, with little flower boxes under the tempered glass windows, a shingled roof and hand painted inside and out. There was even a finished floor inside and a little porch off the front for small chairs.
The house was displayed in our Shop Local Fun Fiesta and our Independence Day parade to the delight of everyone. The response from the community was wonderful and we sold hundreds of tickets. Shortly after the parade, we gathered together and drew a winner.
The winner was Mike Werner of Anarex, Inc. Wendy called Mike to let him know about his win, and also made him aware of a little two year old boy who was moving into the neighborhood who had a rare medical condition. Mike didn't hesitate to donate the Playhouse to the little boy.
The little boy's name is Rex and he is almost two. Before he was even born, Rex was diagnosed with Giant Omphalocele, a condition where the abdominal wall fails to cover the internal organs. Immediately upon birth, Rex was sent to the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia while his mother stayed at the Ronald McDonald House in New Jersey. Rex stayed at the hospital for 44 days to receive life-saving medical care.
No doubt that Karma was at work with the playhouse, as it was perfect for it to be gifted to a family that knows all about the wonderful services and resources that the Ronald McDonald House provides, including a home, meals and care during heart wrenching circumstances.
And it was so wonderful to "deliver love" to this family that faces lifelong challenges. Rex's name means "to conquer" and he will indeed do so in his journey.
We thank Betsie Russell and Mark Regal, VP of Business Development at Touchstone Title. Mark is pictured handing a "deed" to the new homeowners.
Thank you Wendy Oliver of Coldwell Banker for your fun ideas and all of your help in seeing this through.
Bottomless thanks to Charlie and Chris of Cedar Square Homes for your incredible time and attention to make the playhouse amazing, taking it all over town, and delivering it in the blazing sun.
Thank you Nicole Groff, President of the Red Shoe Crew of the Ronald McDonald House for joining us and accepting the donation of $1400.00.
And to Rex and his family, we loved seeing the smiles on your faces and wish you the best!
Liz and Petra, The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce.
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We Delivered Some Love Today!
Betsie Russell of Touchstone Title, Wendy Oliver of Coldwell Banker and Curtis Payne, Charlie Brenneman, owners of Cedar Square, and Chris Haughton, manager, came to the Chamber with a great idea - to build a playhouse to market their companies! More importantly, they wanted to do something good in the community. After much brainstorming, we all decided to raffle off the playhouse and donate the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House - "A House for a House".
Cedar Square Homes clearly built the house with love. It was beautiful and perfectly appointed, with little flower boxes under the tempered glass windows, a shingled roof and hand painted inside and out. There was even a finished floor inside and a little porch off the front for small chairs.
The house was displayed in our Shop Local Fun Fiesta and our Independence Day parade to the delight of everyone. The response from the community was wonderful and we sold hundreds of tickets. Shortly after the parade, we gathered together and drew a winner.
The winner was Mike Werner of Anarex, Inc. Wendy called Mike to let him know about his win, and also made him aware of a little two year old boy who was moving into the neighborhood who had a rare medical condition. Mike didn't hesitate to donate the Playhouse to the little boy.
The little boy's name is Rex and he is almost two. Before he was even born, Rex was diagnosed with Giant Omphalocele, a condition where the abdominal wall fails to cover the internal organs. Immediately upon birth, Rex was sent to the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia while his mother stayed at the Ronald McDonald House in New Jersey. Rex stayed at the hospital for 44 days to receive life-saving medical care.
No doubt that Karma was at work with the playhouse, as it was perfect for it to be gifted to a family that knows all about the wonderful services and resources that the Ronald McDonald House provides, including a home, meals and care during heart wrenching circumstances.
And it was so wonderful to "deliver love" to this family that faces lifelong challenges. Rex's name means "to conquer" and he will indeed do so in his journey.
We thank Betsie Russell and Mark Regal, VP of Business Development at Touchstone Title. Mark is pictured handing a "deed" to the new homeowners.
Thank you Wendy Oliver of Coldwell Banker for your fun ideas and all of your help in seeing this through.
Bottomless thanks to Charlie and Chris of Cedar Square Homes for your incredible time and attention to make the playhouse amazing, taking it all over town, and delivering it in the blazing sun.
Thank you Nicole Groff, President of the Red Shoe Crew of the Ronald McDonald House for joining us and accepting the donation of $1400.00.
And to Rex and his family, we loved seeing the smiles on your faces and wish you the best!
Liz and Petra, The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce.
(Hover over the pictures for the captions)
Welcome our Newest Members!
Advertising Opportunities are OPEN for our 2020 Business and Community Directory
Each year our Chamber produces a hard copy Business and Community Directory filled with information about our community and our Chamber members. The Directory is distributed in high profile public areas for easy access, and at our many public events.
Ads will be accepted up to September 13th. Free graphic design services are available.
Click HERE for a media kit.
