Leaders, expansions and nationwide honors: Our members, in the news
Maryland Chamber of Commerce members are in the news every day making great strides. Here’s a look at what they have been up to over the past few weeks. We congratulate them on their accomplishments!
EXPANSIONS
Mount St. Mary’s University is planning a $7.5 million renovation and expansion of its Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business. Check out the details of the 12,140 square foot addition.
HONORS
Congratulations to Leadership Maryland’s newly announced Class of 2019 — 18 of which are members of the Maryland Chamber! View the official press release here.
- Lisa Akchin, University of Maryland-Baltimore County
- Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
- Nona O. Carroll, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education
- David Corkum, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Albert A. Delia, Frostburg State University
- Ellen R. Fish, Hamilton Bank
- Melanie M. Heuston, D.N.P., RN, NEA-BC, Meritus Medical Center
- Gail D. Houser, MidAtlantic Farm Credit, ACA
- Lucas W. Huber, Interior Specialists, Inc
- Christine Y. Koski, CPA, KCI Technologies, Inc.
- Eli J. Modlin, Salisbury University
- Rodney Oddoye, Baltimore Gas & Electric
- Edward J. Schlotterback, Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
- Steven J. Schuopak, Maryland Public Television
- Blair Brennan Slaughter, T. Rowe Price Group Inc.
- Jody P. Thomas, Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland
- Charles A. Wight, Salisbury University
- Jeffrey C. Wilke, MEDCO
Holy Cross Hospital received Healthgrades 2019 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award. This recognition places the Maryland-based hospital in the top five percent of more than 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for its superior clinical performance. Find out more about the award here.
GOOD WORK
Howard Bank recently pledged to donate $500,000 to Junior Achievement and Humanim, two workforce development nonprofits. See how this grant will support Maryland Chamber members giving back to the community.
Bon Secours Mercy Health System, along with five other hospital systems, is working to bring affordable housing options to Baltimore. This collaboration supports the idea that housing promotes stable, healthy communities. Learn more about the initiative here.
