Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce

10/30/2026

Celebrating the Impact of Our Chamber Members!

The Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate Chamber member Impact100 Greater Chesapeake for awarding its 2026 $64,000 grant to Food 4 Thought Community Outreach Services Inc.!

This marks Impact100 Greater Chesapeake’s 9th year of grant awards directly supporting nonprofits in Anne Arundel County—a remarkable commitment to strengthening our community through meaningful philanthropy.

The $64,000 grant will help Food 4 Thought purchase a dedicated outreach vehicle, expanding its ability to deliver food, essential household items, and vital community resources to families in need.

With this new vehicle, Food 4 Thought aims to:
Serve 500+ families each year | Complete 1,000+ home deliveries |
Connect 200+ families with additional community resources

We are proud to have members like Impact100 Greater Chesapeake making a difference beyond their businesses and investing in the strength and well-being of our community.

Thank you for showing what happens when our community comes together to create lasting impact.

🎉 Announcing Our 2026 Grant Recipient! 🎉

📢 We are proud to award our 2026 grant to Food 4 Thought Community Outreach Services, Inc.!

This $64,000 grant will help purchase a dedicated outreach vehicle 🚐, expanding access to food, essential household items, and vital community resources for families in need.

With this new vehicle, Food 4 Thought aims to serve 500+ families, complete 1,000+ home deliveries, and connect 200+ families with additional resources each year.

🤝 More than just a vehicle, this grant is an investment in breaking down barriers, delivering hope, and creating lasting community impact!

💚 A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our Impact100 members, Focus Area Committee members, Board members, Friends of Impact100 sponsors, grant applicants, and finalists.

👏 Congratulations to Food 4 Thought, and thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s grant cycle a success!

📸: Beacon Media Studio

10/30/2026

Don’t Forget to Fall Back!

It’s almost time for that extra hour of sleep!

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1, so remember to turn your clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night.

As we head into shorter days and longer evenings, it’s also a great reminder to make the most of the time we have — connect with your network, support a local business, attend a community event, and stay engaged with the Greater Crofton business community!

⏰ Set your clocks back.
🍂 Enjoy that extra hour.
🤝 Keep making connections!

10/30/2026

Renewing Member Spotlight: Bowie Elks Lodge #2309

Please join us in celebrating Bowie Elks Lodge #2309 as a renewing member of the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce!

As a community-based charitable organization, Bowie Elks Lodge #2309 is dedicated to giving back and supporting important causes, including children’s and veterans’ charities.

Thank you, Bowie Elks Lodge #2309, for your continued partnership and for your commitment to making a positive difference in our community!

10/29/2026

WELCOME, NEW MEMBER!

Please join us in welcoming Crofton Bootcamp & Personal Training to the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce!

Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve your fitness, focus on nutrition, or make meaningful lifestyle changes, Crofton Bootcamp & Personal Training offers a variety of options to help you reach your goals.

Their services include:
Group Fitness Instruction | Indoor & Outdoor Training Throughout Crofton |
Online Fitness Options | Women’s Weight Lifting | Menopause Coaching |
Personal Training | Semi-Private Training | Nutritional Coaching | Life Coaching |
Fitness & Wellness Consulting

With options designed for different goals, schedules, and stages of life, Crofton Bootcamp & Personal Training is helping members of our community make fitness and wellness a part of their everyday lives.

We’re excited to welcome Crofton Bootcamp & Personal Training to the Chamber community and look forward to connecting, collaborating, and supporting their continued growth!

Please join us in giving them a warm Greater Crofton Chamber welcome!

10/29/2026

Don’t miss this week’s Chamber highlights!

From ribbon cuttings to networking events, the Chamber Chronicles is your weekly guide to everything happening at the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce.

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10/28/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: BRAND CHAMPION!

We’re excited to congratulate Rebecca Murphy of iCode Gambrills on being selected to receive the Brand Champion Award from campus owners across the entire iCode franchise system!

The Brand Champion Award recognizes a campus owner who:
~ Exemplifies iCode’s brand standards
~ Builds awareness and meaningful connections within their community
~ Advocates for the iCode brand locally and throughout the franchise system

Rebecca has certainly made community connection a priority! From classrooms and school partnerships to community festivals, Chamber events, and bringing iZak just about everywhere, she has helped make iCode Gambrills so much more than a place where kids learn technology.

We’re proud to have iCode Gambrills as a Chamber member and thrilled to see Rebecca’s dedication to education, technology, and community recognized on a franchise-wide level.

Congratulations, Rebecca! Your commitment to our community truly makes an impact!

10/28/2026

Renewing Member Spotlight: E&R Business Consulting

Please join us in celebrating E&R Business Consulting as a renewing member of the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce!

Through the Battle-Tested Leadership Methodology, E&R Business Consulting empowers individuals to strengthen their leadership potential—both personally and professionally. Blending military experience with practical leadership strategies, their approach helps individuals build resilience, confidence, clarity, and strength of character to navigate challenges and thrive in high-pressure environments.

Thank you, E&R Business Consulting, for your continued partnership and for helping develop leaders who inspire others, create meaningful change, and lead with integrity!

10/27/2026

Connections, conversations, and a little Maryland trivia!

We had a fantastic time at our Brew & Bagels Power Speed Networking Breakfast!

The room was filled with local business professionals making introductions, sharing ideas, learning about one another's businesses, and creating connections that can lead to new relationships, referrals, collaborations, and opportunities.

And because networking should be fun, our Executive Director Joy Hutter added a little friendly competition to the morning with a Maryland Trivia Game!

Attendees put their Maryland knowledge to the test, and we had some impressive trivia skills in the room!

Congratulations to our Maryland Trivia winners! And thank you to everyone who played along and brought their Maryland knowledge to the table!

A huge THANK YOU to the chambers and business associations who joined us and helped make this event such a success:
Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce | Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce | Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce | Pasadena Business Association

Bringing our business communities together made this morning especially valuable. We loved seeing so many professionals step outside their usual networks and connect with new people.

And a special thank you to Nico's Bagels & Brunch for providing the delicious breakfast that fueled our morning!

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, exchanged business cards, made introductions, tested their Maryland knowledge, and helped create such a welcoming and energetic networking environment.

The best part of networking isn't collecting business cards—it's building relationships. And there were plenty of great connections made at Brew & Bagels!

10/27/2026

WELCOME, NEW MEMBER!

Please join us in welcoming lean.on.dee to the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce!

Lean On Dee provides exceptional in-home care and personalized support for seniors, disabled adults, individuals recovering from surgery or illness, and anyone who needs assistance with activities of daily living.

Their compassionate team provides both clinical and non-clinical care in the home, community, hospital, or rehabilitation setting—giving families flexibility and peace of mind when they need it most.

Services include:
Companion & Personal Care | Medication Management |
Nursing Care for Complex Healthcare Needs |
Support with Activities of Daily Living | Care for Individuals Living with Dementia | Post-Surgery & Recovery Support

Whether someone needs help for a few hours, overnight support, or 24/7 care, Lean On Dee works to meet each client’s unique needs.

Licensed to provide services throughout Maryland and headquartered in Severna Park, Lean On Dee also offers 24/7 customer service and daily updates through their family portal, helping loved ones stay informed and connected to their family member’s care.

We’re excited to welcome Lean On Dee to the Greater Crofton Chamber community and look forward to connecting, collaborating, and supporting their work!

Please join us in giving Lean On Dee a warm Chamber welcome!

10/26/2026

☕ Meaningful partnerships start with a conversation!

Join the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Engagement Committee for Coffee & Conversations, a networking and educational opportunity focused on building relationships with community partners.

Bruce Clopein, Volunteer Resource Manager at Sarah’s House, will share insights and practical strategies for developing strong, mutually beneficial partnerships that support nonprofits and the communities they serve.

After the conversation, stay for a tour of Sarah’s House to learn more about its mission and community impact.

Come connect, learn, and explore how we can make a greater impact together!

👉 Event details and registration:
https://www.croftonchamber.com/event-detail/WtgsxcwIAfroEii%7CrwO2_A2/coffee-conversations-building-relationships-with-community-partners