Sep 26, 2025
The Hunt Valley Business Forum Presents
2026 ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY SYMPOSIUM:
STATE OF THE STATE, STATE OF THE COUNTY
Join us to hear insights and forecasts for the Baltimore County and State of Maryland business climate for 2026.
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Members: FREE |Non-Members: $45
SPEAKERS
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Nino Mangione
MD House of Delegates
District 42A & Baltimore County Council
District 5 Candidate
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Grason Wiggins
Vice President of Government Affairs
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
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EVENT DETAILS
Monday, January 12, 2026
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Executive Plaza
11350 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
AGENDA
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Coffee, Breakfast, Networking
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Baltimore County – Nino Mangione
9:30 – 10:00 AM
State of Maryland – Grason Wiggins
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Additional Networking
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Sep 26, 2025
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Organizations today are investing tremendous time, energy, and resources trying to crack the code to employee engagement and thriving workplace cultures. Too often, we look solely to those at the top to inspire change—only to find the results fall short.
At this special HVBF networking happy hour, guest facilitator Adam Bradley, Lead Facilitator for the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute, will lead an interactive 45-minute discussion designed to reshape the way you think about leadership at every level.
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $65
Key Topics:
– Maryland’s economy is underperforming compared to the nation – why?
– Step into leadership, even when you’re not the leader
– Think and act like a leader when others are leading you
– Transform everyday interactions into growth opportunities
– Foster a workplace culture filled with individuals who are enjoyable to lead
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
LOCATION
118 Shawan Rd
Suite HH
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
AGENDA
4:30 – 5:00pm
Cocktails, Food & Networking
5:00 – 6:00pm
Presentation with Q&A
6:00 – 6:30pm
Networking & Cocktails Continue
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Sep 25, 2025
PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Maryland Economic Resilience Intelligence & Tracking Survey
Maryland employers are being asked to share their real-world experiences in a new statewide initiative called MERIT — Maryland Economic Resilience Intelligence & Tracking.
This short survey (just 10 minutes) helps shape smarter policies, inform advocacy and elevate the real voice of Maryland business. Topics include workforce shifts, AI, taxes and economic challenges.
- Responses are confidential
- Participants can join a long-term panel to share ongoing insights
CLICK TO TAKE SURVEY
This effort is a collaboration between the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Morgan State University, Maryland Veterans Chamber of Commerce and other trusted partners.
Let’s make sure policymakers and the public hear what matters most to Maryland’s diverse businesses community.
NETWORKING | EDUCATION | LEADERSHIP
Our goal is to bring relevant and timely updates to HVBF Members that will impact the future of their business and the economic growth of the Greater Hunt Valley Area in Baltimore County.
Sep 15, 2025
Key Takeaways from HVBF’s 12th Annual Commercial Real Estate Symposium
Attracting over 150 industry professionals, the Hunt Valley Business Forum’s (HVBF) 12th Annual Commercial Real Estate Symposium delivered a robust exploration of trends reshaping the region’s real estate landscape. Below are a few of the major insights discussed (full article linked below):
- Retail sector strain ahead
After recent recovery, retail vacancies are creeping upward. Experts expect more store closures than openings in the near term, though “medtail” — medical and healthcare uses leasing in retail centers — remains a bright spot.
- Office market showing cautious optimism
Although still healing from pandemic-era contractions, the office sector is starting to display signs of life. Class A assets are leading the recovery. To stay competitive, building owners are adopting creative concessions, shorter lease terms, and spec suites.
- Warehouse/industrial slowdown emerging
After years of strong performance, the warehouse and industrial class is cooling. National rent growth has slowed, and sales pricing has dipped. Locally, though, fundamentals remain more stable, with continued demand for data centers.
- Adaptive reuse and conversion opportunities
The panelists highlighted several local projects repurposing underutilized offices into residential or mixed use. This is increasingly a tool for repositioning distressed properties.
- Local corridors and opportunity zones under watch
The York Road Corridor (Hunt Valley to Towson) was identified as a potential growth area — particularly as businesses reassess locations due to challenges elsewhere (for example, in the greater Towson region).
For a full account of the discussions and expert commentary, read the full CityBiz article here: Takeaways from Hunt Valley Business Forum’s Commercial Real Estate Symposium
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The Commercial Real Estate Symposium is just one example of the valuable programming HVBF provides to business leaders across the region. We invite you to
Aug 19, 2025
Leadership Roundtable
Banking on Community: How Businesses Can Build Local Partnerships that Actually Work
Members ONLY – Added Benefit Free to Attend
In today’s competitive market, local partnerships are more than a “feel-good” initiative—they’re a growth strategy. Banking on Community will explore how businesses can identify, create, and sustain meaningful collaborations that benefit both the community and the bottom line. Through real-world examples and lessons learned, this session will highlight the role of trust, alignment, and shared goals in making partnerships truly effective.
Facilitated By Freedom Federal Credit Union’s:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Business owners, business development professionals, external sales teams, and marketing team members.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
– Identify community partners that align with their business objectives.
– Apply strategies to build mutually beneficial relationships that deliver measurable results.
– Avoid common pitfalls that cause partnerships to fizzle out.
WHEN
Thursday, September 18, 2025
TIME
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
HOSTED BY
Freedom Federal Credit Union
Hunt Valley Branch
40 Schilling Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Seating Limited to 25 Attendees
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Coffee and Light Breakfast Provided
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Jun 4, 2025
Harnessing the Power of Professional Development
Professional development is the ongoing process of improving skills, knowledge, and expertise to advance in your career and adapt to changing industry demands. It requires a growth mindset, involves intentional learning, and requires you to seek opportunities for your development. Join us for a robust discussion on how to maximize goal setting, evaluation, networking, and resources to harness the power of owning the responsibility for your own professional development.
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Members ONLY – Added Benefit Free to Attend
Facilitator:
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Tracey Coleman
Arrow Child & Family Ministries |
Who Should Attend:
Young Professionals
Participants will:
• Learn how to identify areas of growth for themselves
• Recognize areas of professional development to include on a personal development plan
• Compare strength assessments that assist in identifying areas of growth
• Be able to create a professional development plan to include goals, resources, and evaluation cycle
WHEN
Thursday, June 26, 2025
TIME
8:30am to 10:00am
LOCATION
KIG
307 International Circle
#300
Cockeysville, MD 21030
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Jun 4, 2025
Rethinking Imposter Syndrome™-
Why Capable People Feel Like Imposters and What to Do About It.
Members ONLY – Added Benefit Free to Attend
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Facilitator:
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Julie East, SHRM-SCP, ACC
Chesapeake Search Partners |
Impostor syndrome affects leaders at every level—and left unaddressed, it can limit growth, engagement, and confidence. In this interactive session, executive coach and HR leader Julie East, SHRM-SCP, ACC, will guide us through how impostor syndrome shows up at work, who’s most susceptible, and what we can do about it—as individuals and as leaders.
Who Should Attend:
Business Owners, Hiring Managers, HR Directors, Sales Leaders, Aspiring Leaders
Key Takeaways:
• Understand what impostor syndrome is—and what it isn’t
• Learn why high-achieving professionals are especially vulnerable
• Recognize common patterns of impostor thinking in yourself and others
• Explore actionable strategies to reframe self-doubt into productive insight
• Discover how leaders can create environments that reduce impostor syndrome in teams
WHEN
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
TIME
8:30am to 10:00am
LOCATION
Chesapeake Search Partners
502 Washington Ave #801
Towson, MD 21204
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