Jan 22, 2025
HUNT VALLEY BUSINESS FORUM
PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE PRESENTS:
Local Developers Discuss Development Expansion
Lutherville to Sparks – Baltimore County
Join HVBF as our panel of local developers discuss upcoming development projects in District 3.
2025 PANELISTS
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WHEN
Thursday, March 13, 2025
TIME
8:30am-9:00am Coffee Breakfast Networking
9:00am-10:00am Panel Presentation
10:00am -10:30am Q&A Closing Remarks
LOCATION
Executive Plaza
11350 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
Registration
Members: $40
Non-Members Guests: $50

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Dec 18, 2024

Public Policy Committee
Chair Danielle Bridge
Release Date: December 18, 2024
ACTION ALERT Legislative Update: Q4 2024 Building Energy Performance Standards Effective December 23, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024, the Maryland Department of the Environment announced that the previously published regulations for the Building Energy Performance Standards will take effect on December 23, 2024. More information to the regulations can be found here.
Additional information regarding BEPS can be found at this link on MDE’s website, and the Notice of Final Action and a copy of regulations are attached for your reference.
Questions regarding compliance can be sent directly to MDE’s Building Decarbonization Team at beps.mde@maryland.gov.
Additionally, the HVBF PPC is also holding The Annual Public Policy Symposium “State of the State, State of the County” Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:30 am, Executive Plaza, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, Maryland – Grason Wiggins VP Government Affairs of Maryland Chamber of Commerce will be available to answer more questions from our members and guests on this new regulation.
Speakers Event Details and Registration Below.
Hunt Valley Business Forum 2024 SMART Goals and Priorities Public Policy Committee
PUBLIC SAFETY GOAL: To ensure the enforcement of current laws prohibiting panhandling.
TRANSPORTATION GOAL: To pursue specific highway and interstate interchange modifications to improve circulation and access in the greater Hunt Valley area.
LEGISLATIVE GOAL: To disseminate pertinent legislative issues to HVBF membership and community.
Since establishing these goals, Public Policy Committee members have been diligently working on identifying the appropriate channels and officials to help them meet the goals. In addition to meeting with Baltimore County police on numerous occasions and state highway officials, they are also engaging Baltimore County Executive and Council Members as well as appropriate leaders of community association.
The next Public Policy Meeting will be The 3rd Annual Public Policy Symposium Breakfast
“STATE OF THE STATE, STATE OF THE COUNTY”
January 16, 2025 Open to Members and Guests Register HERE

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Dec 5, 2024
HUNT VALLEY BUSINESS FORUM PRESENTS
Cocktails & Construction
Open to Members and Guests
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Join HVBF for an Engaging “Fireside Chat”
Featuring: Edward St. John & John Ginsburg

Enjoy Networking, Cocktails & Heavy Hors d’oeuvre at Floors Etc.’s newly renovated showroom.
Conversation Highlights:
• Building a Dynasty – History, Strategic Scaling, Success
• The King of Flex – “Flex Research & Development”
• Developing the York Road Corridor
WHEN
Thursday, February 20, 2025
TIME
4:30pm to 6:30pm
LOCATION
Floors, Etc. Showroom
9603 Deereco Road
Timonium, MD 21030
Members: $35
Non-Members: $45

Hosted and Sponsored By:

9603 Deereco Rd Showroom
Timonium, MD 21093
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Nov 21, 2024
HUNT VALLEY BUSINESS FORUM
ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY SYMPOSIUM
SMART GOALS Safety, Transportation, Legislation
“State of the State, State of the County”
Join us to hear insights and forecasts for Baltimore County and Maryland State business climate for 2025. Open to Members and Non-Members – Business Owners Encouraged!
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SPEAKER PANEL:

Councilman Julian Jones, Jr.
Fourth District Councilman

Grayson Wiggins, Maryland Chamber
Vice President of Government Affairs
WHEN
Thursday, January 16, 2025
TIME
8:30am-9:00am Coffee Breakfast Networking
9:00am-10:00am Panel Presentation
10:00am -10:30am Q&A Closing Remarks
LOCATION
Executive Plaza
11350 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
Registration
Members: FREE
Non-Members Guests: $45

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Oct 4, 2024
We invite Members and Guests to join the Hunt Valley Business Forum:
LEADERSHIP Breakfast Speaker Panel
“IGNITING ENGAGEMENT: KEY DRIVERS FOR SUCCESS”
Engagement measures the relationship between employees and the organization.
Key Takeaways Session Overview:
– Recognize and define the engagement drivers that impact employee connection
– Identify critical elements of an Employee Engagement Plan
– Distinguish Employee Experience from Employee Engagement
Participants will gain insights to enhance their own employee culture and engagement!
Venue Host & Presenters:

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Jen Renault
Senior Vice President |
Emily Riley
Chief Administrative Officer |
WHEN
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
TIME
8:30 – 10:30am
8:30 – 9am Coffee, Breakfast, Networking
9:00 – 10:15am Panel Presentation
10:15 – 10:30am Q&A and Conclusion
LOCATION
Arrow Child & Family Ministries
311 International Circle
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
*Do NOT enter at the school – enter on side*
Registration
Members: $40
Non-Members: $50
Breakfast Sponsor

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Oct 1, 2024
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH HVBF
HUNT VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
Members & Guests Invited!
HUNT VALLEY BUSINESS FORUM PRESENTS:

ALL MINGLE & JINGLE SPONSOR LEVELS INCLUDE EVENT TICKETS
AND PROMOTION BENEFITS FOR YOUR COMPANY
JUST ANNOUNCED – PARTY FAVORS!

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GREAT Networking to Celebrate 2024 Together!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
4:00 – 7:00pm
Hunt Valley Golf Club
14101 Phoenix Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21131

OPEN TO MEMBERS, NON MEMBERS, BUSINESS OWNERS
Members $70
Non Members Guests $85
ALL MINGLE & JINGLE SPONSOR LEVELS INCLUDE EVENT TICKETS
Sep 20, 2024

Public Policy Committee
Chair Danielle Bridge
Release Date: September 19, 2024
Legislative Update: September 2024
ACTION Alert on Maryland Building Performance Standards – VIRTUAL HEARING October 9 2024
The Maryland Department of the Environment gave notice of public hearing/comment period concerning the following proposed action: New Subtitle COMAR 26.28 – Building Energy Performance Standards for new Regulations .01 – .04 and withdrawal of the proposed 2023 Building Energy Performance Standards.
The purpose of this action is to create the Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) as required by the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA) of 2022. See, in relevant part, Title 2, Subtitle 16 of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. The 2023 BEPS proposed action has been withdrawn, and a new 2024 BEPS action has been proposed.
The regulatory action listed above will not be submitted to the U.S. EPA as part of Maryland’s State Implementation Plan (SIP). The full text of the proposed regulatory action is attached and appears in the Maryland Register CLICK HERE on September 6, 2024.
Notice of the public comment period and supporting materials are also available on the Maryland Department of the Environment’s website at the following addresses: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Regulations/air/Pages/reqcomments.aspx
The Department of the Environment will hold a virtual public hearing on the proposed action on October 9, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Please join the VIRTUAL MEETING from your computer, tablet or smartphone HERE
You can also dial in using your phone – Access Code: 522-777-173 United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679
Interested persons are invited to attend and express their views. Comments must be received by 5:00 pm on October 9, 2024.
For more information or to submit comments, call or e-mail:
Mr. Mark Stewart
Program Manager Climate Change Program
Air and Radiation Administration
Maryland Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 705, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1720
Telephone: (410) 537-3183
Email: BEPS.MDE@maryland.gov
The Climate Solutions Now Act (Building Energy Performance Standards) – The Maryland Department of Environment has published their “Building Energy Performance standards” outlining the reporting requirements pertaining to the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 (SB528). SB528 is described as the most rigorous state legislation addressing climate change in the county, with the state of Maryland setting the most aggressive standards in the United States.
Hunt Valley Business Forum 2024 SMART Goals and Priorities Public Policy Committee
PUBLIC SAFETY GOAL: To ensure the enforcement of current laws prohibiting panhandling.
TRANSPORTATION GOAL: To pursue specific highway and interstate interchange modifications to improve circulation and access in the greater Hunt Valley area.
LEGISLATIVE GOAL: To disseminate pertinent legislative issues to HVBF membership and community.
Since establishing these goals, Public Policy Committee members have been diligently working on identifying the appropriate channels and officials to help them meet the goals. In addition to meeting with Baltimore County police on numerous occasions and state highway officials, they are also engaging Baltimore County Executive and Council Members as well as appropriate leaders of community association.
Upcoming HVBF Events HERE. Click to Receive Monthly Newsletter
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