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Baltimore County 2009 Farmers' Markets 
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Saturdays 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 11 - November 14
Shipping Place at Dunmanway

EASTPOINT
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June 24 - October 28
Eastpoint Mall 7839 Eastern Ave.

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Allegheny btw York Rd. & Washington

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Shops at Kenilworth 798 Kenilworth Dr.
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3506 Gwynnbrook Ave.

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Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Woodlawn Bowling 6410 Security Blvd.

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Community Center 3505 Resource Dr.

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Community Center 108 Bloomsbury Ave.

Alliance Engineering Celebrates 20 Years in Business: with Social Responsibility

Published: June 2, 2009 in The New York Times - Business

Richmond-based engineering firm turns 20 and gives back to the community through three pro-bono projects.

RICHMOND, Va., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond-based Alliance Engineering marks its 20th Anniversary by reinvesting in the communities that are home to its regional offices. Through its offices in Richmond, VA, Baltimore, MD, and Newport News, VA, Alliance has partnered with community organizations to donate design and engineering services aimed at improving the local area. It also marks the beginning of an annual plan by Alliance to champion social responsibility - a plan devised by the firm's employees.

Founder Kevin Kokal, commented, "This anniversary belongs to the employees that have fueled the growth of our company. We couldn't think of a better way to show our appreciation then by giving back to the communities they call home." Kokal credits Alliance employees' strong community connections and spirit of charity for giving rise to the firm's generosity. "We are reflecting the character of our people through these projects and we are saying thank you."

The Richmond office's community project is the most ambitious. Working with the John J. Maddox River Conservation, Alliance committed to building a 550 foot boardwalk along the riverside trail. "This will truly be a structure that the entire Richmond community can enjoy," says Michael Golden, Director of the Chesterfield County, Virginia Department of Parks and Recreation. "Alliance is a special company with strong Richmond ties. It says a lot about who they are that they would commit their time and resources to this." The boardwalk is set to be unveiled to the public on June 6th.

In Baltimore, the Alliance team came together to support a charity near and dear to everyone's heart - Habitat for Humanity. Founder Jim Burnette noted that "Habitat has such a good thing going that there's no reason to reinvent the wheel. We believe in what they do and, as engineers, we figured we could lend a hand and build a home in the Baltimore area." The Alliance Engineering team, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity volunteers, completed the home's construction on May 30th.

It's the kids that won the attention of the Alliance Newport News office and who were the recipients of their act of social kindness. Alliance employees selected the Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula as its partner for this year's inaugural social responsibility project. On April 25th, Alliance completed a park beautification project installing picnic tables, sand boxes, tetherball poles, basketball hoops, and dinosaur fossils in a recreational area. Mike Mullins of the Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula commended Alliance on their contribution saying, "This is not something that the Boys and Girls Club would have been able to do without the help of Alliance Engineering. I can't say enough about the job that they did for our kids."

Kokal reflects, "Social responsibility is nothing new but it's needed more than ever today. At Alliance Engineering, we have a lot to be thankful for - talented employees, a growing business, and strong relationships in three communities. This is our way of showing our gratitude for 20 successful years." Plans are already in the works for next year's community giving projects. "It's a part of who we are," says Kokal.

About Alliance Engineering, Inc.

Founded in 1989, Alliance Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction management firm with expertise in industrial, manufacturing, power, pharmaceutical and biosciences environments. Alliance has provided services to over 700 industrial clients in the U.S. alone and boasts a 95% client retention rate which is credited to the firm's core values of integrity and quality.

SOURCE Alliance Engineering, Inc.


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Hetterick Award
Charlotte Hetterick, President of Interactive Fitness, a personal training center in Timonium, was selected by the Packard Center, to receive the award of "Volunteer of the Year" at the Annual Partners in Collaboration Reception. The Packard Center is involved in research for ALS at Johns Hopkins.

Mary Kraft 

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Systems Alliance Receives Two 2008 Web Marketing Association WebAwards

Awards Reflect the Growing Strength of Firm’s Web Effectiveness Practice and Capabilities of its SiteExecutive Web Content Management Software

SPARKS, Md., November 17, 2008 – Systems Alliance, Inc., a regional systems integrator providing high-value IT and business consulting services, today announced it had received two 2008 Web Marketing Association “WebAwards” for Websites it developed for the World Affairs Journal and IA&B Group Services.

“These awards reflect the growing strength of Systems Alliance’s Web Effectiveness consulting practice and capabilities of our SiteExecutive Web content management software,” said Mark Dabrowski, director, Web Effectiveness Practice, Systems Alliance. “We’re very happy to share this award with our clients Heldref Publications and IA&B Group, and honored by the industry recognition.”

Now in its 12th year, the WebAwards competition evaluates more than 2,400 Websites from 45 countries and then names the best sites in 96 industry categories. Sites are judged by three or more industry experts on seven criteria: Website design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use.

The Website for World Affairs Journal, Heldref Publication’s quarterly international affairs journal, received the Publishing Standard of Excellence Award. A judge noted, "It's an online version of its offline counterpart. Stories are simple to find, easy to navigate, and accessible to all (including a simple text resizing tool).”

Systems Alliance also received an Associations Standard of Excellence Award for the Website it developed for the IAB Group, an association for insurance brokers doing business in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.

Commenting on the Award, Barb Wise, vice president, Programs for IA&B Group said, “Getting this recognition from the Web Marketing Association is great, but what really matters is what our members think. For them, the new site delivers the information and services they need to succeed – and for that, we’re very pleased with the SiteExecutive Web content management software and consulting services we’ve received from Systems Alliance.”

About SiteExecutive
SiteExecutive Web content management software reduces the complexity, cost and effort of building highly effective Websites for organizations of all sizes. It gives non-technical personnel the means to create and publish Web content and deploy Websites in real-time, while enforcing compliancy with organizational processes, branding guidelines and industry best practices. To learn more, please visit: http://www.siteexecutive.com/.

About Systems Alliance
Systems Alliance, Inc., founded in 1993, is a Maryland-based company that provides business and technology consulting services to leading corporate and public sector clients including Asurion, Condé Nast, Johns Hopkins Institutions, Random House, Inc., Baltimore County Government, and Loyola College in Maryland. To learn more, visit:
http://www.systemsalliance.com/.


EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc.

Congratulations on winning a piece of the $3 billion Air Force contract. Because of the quality of your reputation, we are proud to recognize you as a member of the Hunt Valley Business Forum!


McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond Hires Human Resources Consultant

McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond is pleased to announce the addition of Regina Resch to the firm’s organizational development division, Tandem Partners. Ms. Resch will serve as an HR Business Partner and will be based in the Hunt Valley office. As a senior professional in human resources, Gina provides on-site HR management and HR consulting services to clients.

Ms. Resch works closely with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations on issues related to workforce strategy, recruiting and retention, training and development and HR risk management. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field of human resources and business management, including more than 10 years of experience in federal contract security and configuration management. Ms. Resch has developed skills in compensation, recruitment, on-boarding, HR compliance, employee relations, EEO/affirmative action, performance coaching and management. A skilled trainer, Gina holds certifications in interview and selection techniques, as well as supervisor-employee interaction.

A resident of Westminster, Ms. Resch holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore. She is actively involved with the Chesapeake Human Resources Association, Society for Human Resources Management and the Hunt Valley Business Forum. In addition to her successful career in HR management, she founded and operated an equestrian products company from 2004 – 2006.

McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond is a professional service firm with offices in Hunt Valley and Fredrick. MKS&H helps owners and organizational leaders become more successful by advising them regarding their financial, technology and management needs.

The professional in the Tandem Partners division utilize a unique combination of business strategy, organizational dynamics, behavioral science and business management to help leaders manage change and enhance corporate performance.

For more information contact Sharon Kihn or Jessica Dixon at 410-296-6200.

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Alan Elkin, president and cofounder of Advance business Systems, headquartered in Cockeysville, has been selected as the 2008 recipient of the Delta Sigma Pi career achievement award for his distinguished career in Business.