Monday, May 6, 2013
The GroundFloor at Harford will host its ribbon-cutting next week.
A technology entrepreneur workspace will open next week in Havre de Grace. The GroundFloor at Harford will host a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m., May 15, at Swan Creek Village Center. County Executive David Craig is scheduled to attend, according to a county news release. “The GroundFloor at Harford is the next step in technology application development here within the Corridor and the Greater Baltimore Area,” Craig said in the release. “The space is ideal for technology entrepreneurs who want to work on creating their own ‘what’s next’ while also having the opportunity to work collaboratively with others.” The facility at 2021-G Pulaski Highway, developed by the county's office of economic development, boasts nearly 2,700 square feet of space…
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The annual promotion starts June 3.
Harford County's restaurant week is coming back for a fourth annual helping. In an announcement last week, county officials said they're looking for restaurants interested in participating in the June 3 to 15 promotion. Owners and managers of interested restaurants are asked to call county tourism and marketing manager Wini Roche at 410-638-3059 or email wjroche@harfordcountymd.gov for more information. All restaurants must be a county tourism partner and provide a $25 gift card to be used as a contest prize. A list of participating restaurants will be available online by mid-May, according to the announcement. For 2014's restaurant week, changes include price flexibility, according to the county. Two of the prix fixe meals must start at $…
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Harford County Executive David Craig thanks the county council for $100K grant to Smith's Detection.
Harford County Executive David Craig Tuesday thanked the County Council for approving a $100,000 training grant for Smith's Detection, a tech firm with offices in Edgewood. Craig said the grant will cover training for the company, which plans to expand its workforce in Edgewood by 100 employees by the end of next year. "The company, which currently has 222 employees at their Edgewood facility, will have 325 employees by the end of 2013, at an average salary of $72,000 as a result of these funds, which would provide an additional $100,000 to $130,000 in income tax revenue to the county annually," Craig said in the statement released through the county government. "In addition, the company will be making $1.25 million in improvements to …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Harford County Restaurant Week was held in June at businesses throughout the area.
Harford County Restaurant Week boosted sales at local businesses some 10 to 15 percent, the county said in a news release Tuesday. The third annual Restaurant Week, held last month at businesses throughout the county, increased business at restaurants at a 10 to 15 percent clip for the second straight year. "We are very pleased with how well the promotion went this year," Wini Roche, coordinator of Restaurant Week and the manager of tourism for Harford County, said in a statement. "We want to thank everyone who supported our local businesses." A contest ran throughout restaurant week, enabling patrons to enter cards for the chance to win $1,000 worth of dining gift cards from participating restaurants. Aberdeen Proving Ground employee …
Monday, July 9, 2012
Harford's Winifred "Wini" Roche will serve on the Maryland Tourism Development Board.
Harford County Tourism Manager Wini Roche has been appointed to the Maryland Tourism Development Board. According to a statement from Harford County Government, Roche was one of four appointments by Gov. Martin O'Malley Monday. "I’m honored to serve and promote our great state on the Maryland Tourism Development Board," Roche said in a statement. "With so many wonderful experiences to offer, tourism is truly a bright spot in Maryland’s economy." Roche has 18 years of experience in local tourism, according to the statement. She will serve a three-year term, representing the Maryland Destination Marketing Organizations. The Tourism Development Board guides the activities that promote Maryland as a destination, the statement said. Roche …
Monday, June 11, 2012
Some customers were left without television service for much of Monday.
UPDATED (12 a.m. on Tuesday)—Comcast Xfinity cable service was restored in the Aberdeen area late Tuesday evening. ——— Original article: It's prime time on a Monday night—what are you watching on television? If you have Comcast in Harford County, the answer might be: a blue bar across the screen. Comcast Xfinity TV subscribers in parts of Harford County were without television service for much of the day Monday. In Aberdeen, I was without service from early Monday morning until this post. Reports of outages also sprung up in Havre de Grace, Bel Air and outlying areas of the county. The Comcast website and automated phone service indicated there was a video outage in the area and that technicians were working to solve the issue. Some Patch…
Harford County Restaurant Week runs through June 16.
Have you found all you can eat for $20.12? Harford County's Third Annual restaurant week is here, and will run through June 16 at a variety of popular establishments around the county. Restaurants will offer prix fixe menus featuring three-course meals for $20.12 or less. The specials began on June 4. See the list of participating restaurants with menus here. "By joining together in this promotion, Harford County's participating restaurants saw an increase in business by 10 to 15 [percent] for the week, and this was a great way for people to get out and try something new," Harford County Tourism Manager Wini Roche said in a statement. Last year's event was so successful it was extended. Cards will be given out by the restaurants to …
Monday, June 4, 2012
Harford County Executive David Craig asks the state for gaming consideration.
Harford County Executive David Craig recently sent a letter to Annapolis asking for the state to consider Harford County when looking to expand the state's gaming industry. See the letter in the PDF included with this post. Currently, Cecil County has a casino, with Anne Arundel County's facility opening this week. TELL US: Would you be in support of Harford County as a gaming facility location? Where would you like to see one built? Leave a comment.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Three-course meals will cost $20.12 or less during the third annual event.
The tastiest week of the year is here again. Harford County's Third Annual restaurant week will run from June 4-16 at a variety of popular establishments around the county. Restaurants will offer prix fixe menus featuring three-course meals for $20.12 or less. See the list of participating restaurants with menus here. It's a win-win situation for residents and businesses, county officials said. "By joining together in this promotion, Harford County's participating restaurants saw an increase in business by 10 to 15 [percent] for the week, and this was a great way for people to get out and try something new," Harford County Tourism Manager Wini Roche said in a statement. Last year's event was so successful it was extended—and this year's …
Friday, April 13, 2012
Winning entrepreneurs will receive a Macbook Air or an iPad.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has taken to Pinterest, the image-friendly social media site, to "highlight Maryland entrepreneurs and small business owners" throughout the state—including Harford County. Nominations can be pitched with 10 images on the governor's Pinterest page. Here is the Maryland Pinterest Business Pitch Contest board. “In Maryland, we have a rich history of fostering entrepreneurship. From our many incubators to our diverse centers and institutions of higher learning to our strategic tax credits, we encourage entrepreneurship at every level,” O’Malley said in a release. “Whether you’ve been in business for years or are just getting started, Maryland is the ideal place to do business and we encourage everyone to take advantage …
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