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HVBF Monthly Meeting - Facilities,
Security, Transportation Roundtable Host: The Graduate Center at Loyola College Attendees: Harry Andrews, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Three outstanding companies in the Hunt Valley area discussed with us the things that make them “cutting edge”. Helga Weschke of the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development facilitated the discussion. Lois Elkin represented Advance Business Systems, Joe Biglin represented BreakAway Ltd and Mike Young represented Stout, Causey & Horning, PA. All are members of the Hunt Valley Business Forum. Helga asked each in turn to tell us a little about their companies and then followed up with three questions. What type of growth has your firm experienced over the
last several Does technological growth mean more jobs or fewer jobs?
Have skill What pressure do you feel as a leader in your industry? Each panelist responded with answers that indicated that even though the companies were dramatically different, the similarities of entrepreneurship, leadership, culture and seized opportunity were remarkably similar. An active question and answer period followed the discussions. More information about these leaders can be found in the Members Section of our website www.hvbf.org. Capt. Marty Lurz reported on public safety issues in Precinct 7. The crime of the month seems to be the theft of ATM machines. Marty reported that machines are being literally towed off of their moorings by thieves in trucks. Unusual activity around ATM machines should be reported to 911. Capt David Marzola reported on public safety issues concerning light rail operations. It takes only a few seconds with a Sawzall to remove a catalytic converter from an automobile. Precious metals in the converter make it an objective for thieves. Since there is little you can do to prevent such a theft, David suggests that when leaving your car all day at a Park and Ride, park in a conspicuous place. Thieves are less likely to operate in full view. Mark Demski of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management was introduced and gave a brief report. |