Accredited Businesses in the News – October 2008
Bank of America announces it will donate $500,000 to the Enoch Pratt Free Library. This donation will help to provide wireless Internet to the Pratt giving people access to critical information and improving technology in five of the branch libraries.
Susquehanna Bank is planning to consolidate its three bank subsidiaries into one to improve efficiency and to save money. The move will not mean big changes for customers and no branches will close. Susquehanna employs 575 people in Maryland and 285 in the Greater Baltimore Area.
Mothering Mommies, LLC, is pleased to announce the expansion and new location of their business. Mothering Mommies, LLC is now in the heart of Towson at 304 East Pennsylvania Avenue. Some of the services offered include: bed-rest support, birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth education, lactation consultations, support groups for expectant and new parents, baby weight checks, scale rentals, and a pumping station. Check out www.motheringmommies.com for more information.
Advanced Business Systems & Supply was named a finalist in the Baltimore Business Journal “Best Places to Work 2008.” The company competed in the medium category (100-499 employees) against 9 other local companies of similar size. Advanced Business Systems & Supply is located in Cockeysville, MD and currently has 174 employees. The company is run by Alan Elkin and has been a BBB Accredited Business since 1983.
McCormick & Company, Inc. placed third in the Baltimore Business Journal “Best Places to Work 2008.” With 1001 employees, the company competed against 9 other companies in the large category (500+ employees.) As one of Maryland’s oldest manufacturers, the international spice company has been an accredited business since 1940.
Your BBB would like to congratulate the following BBB Accredited Businesses who were recently named winners of The Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Awards
Omega World Travel
Urbanite
All-Pro Placement Service, Inc
Lingual Information Systems Technologies, Inc
HR Anew, Inc
E Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
Millennium Marketing Solutions
These businesses will be honored at the awards ceremony Thursday, November 6, 2008 at The Inn and Conference Center, University of Maryland University College, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Visit www.top100mbe.com or to purchase tickets.