What a great way to get your business name out to possible customers for pennies and it remains out for one year. I have had members of the community tell me they use it as their yellow pages when looking for goods or services. We print and distribute 6,000 copies of our directory and have the community calling asking when the new issue will be available. Directory packets Were emailed and then mailed. If you did not get yours please email the PBA office and we will see you get one. We have extended the add 10% late payment charge if postmarked after March 2nd . If you have not had time to get your ad payment in we just gave you some extra time. You now have until March 11th without the late fee. We need all ads by March 31st.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
The Greene Turtle
12pm-1pm
Speaker: County Executive Steve Schuh

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Vice President, Doug Cashmere

My time in the PBA has been filled with Moments of Truth. Right now you’re saying what does that mean. Let me explain. Over the years while getting more involved in the PBA I kept getting drawn to the organization. I witnessed an incredibly giving, generous, humble and selfless business community made up of small and large businesses with incredible people. Everyone always wants to help the community whether it be Scholarships, Luncheons for Elementary Kids, School Supplies, Christmas Presents during the Childs Christmas, Food during Thanksgiving, honoring our Veterans and a countless list of Community Needs that are met by the PBA time and time again. Not to mention our continued support of our Local Business through “Shopping Local “Our members never say no. When called upon for assistance they always come through and step up. More often than not our member businesses volunteer their products, services and money before we even reach out. I know I speak for everyone on the PBA Board and our Executive Director when I say that the members of the PBA and the Pasadena Community Members really know what it means when we say “It takes a Village”. Our continued involvement in helping others is Truly the meaning of “Moments of Truth”. Thank You to Everyone for All You Do.

Doug Cashmere
Ace Hardware & Hearth

The March General Membership meeting was held at Alibi’s Bar & Grill. Maureen Ford was a welcoming hostess, graciously welcoming the PBA at midday and rearranging her setup to accommodate everyone. Maureen has done a terrific job remodeling both the location and the reputation of Alibi’s. Did you know Alibi’s has a full service dinner menu? Stop on by for dinner and see what everyone is raving about. She has also introduced events and entertainment at Alibi’s throughout the week including trivia night, karaoke night, live entertainment and paint events! Follow them on Facebook to stay abreast of happenings.

Denise Nooe from the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs shared with the group services provided to veterans by the state of Maryland as well as encouraged all Pasadena businesses to consider hiring vets, as they make outstanding employees.

Members were delighted to hear that Pasadena took 1st place for in 100.7 The Bay’s “Hometown Tour 2016.” They will be broadcasting live on Wednesday, March 9 from 4pm-7pm at Twain’s Tavern. PBA members were offered special advertising rates to be on the air during the broadcast and everyone was invited to come out and show their support, celebrating Pasadena as a great hometown.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Alibi's Bar & Grill
12pm-1pm
Topic: Veteran's Affairs

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Taste of Pasadena is April 19!

Mark your calendar and get your recipes ready for our Annual Taste of Pasadena. This year’s event will take place at Kurtz Beach on April 19. Kickoff the Spring season with an evening to showcase your favorite delights.

Watch for a letter in the mail to reserve your spot. Last year’s event was an exceptionally fun evening with lots of positive response from those that attended. Get Pasadena talking about your restaurant and have them coming back for more. If you have questions or to reserve your spot call Gina Cook 443-994-9298 or the PBA office.

100.7 The Bay is coming to Pasadena this Wednesday, March 9th!  The Bay will be broadcasting live from Twain's, 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd from 3pm-7pm!  Pasadena was selected by The Bay's listeners as the first place to visit in the 100.7 The Bay Hometown Tour 2016!  Go Pasadena!

Come out and show them that Pasadena is a great town. They are going to interview and promote the PBA. 

They are offering you an opportunity to advertise your business:

Put the spotlight on your business with a commercial message during the 100.7 The Bay 4-hour live broadcast from Pasadena!  This is a business opportunity they are offering but please contact Jefferson Ward jward@thebayonline.com if you are interested in this exposure.

Option A:

·         Receive one (:30) second commercial during The Bay’s Hometown Live broadcast from Pasadena Wednesday March 9^th from 3 to 7pm. Cost $75 ($125 for a (:60) second commercial message).

Option B:

·         Receive one (:120) second commercial showcasing your business (Interview style option) during the broadcast. Cost $300

  Option C: 

·         Add (12) (:30) second commercials to air on The Bay immediately after the broadcast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (6a-9p). Cost $480.00 ($720 for (:60) second commercials).

We had a great networking mixer and the newly renovated Rivers Chase @ Kurtz’s Beach. The 40+ members who attended were amazed at the transformation of Kurtz’s Beach. We want to thank John Mason and everyone at Kurtz’s Beach for the delicious food, the entertainment, and great venue to have a mixer. Check out Kurtz’s for your wedding, party, fundraiser, or meeting needs. You will not be disappointed.

Local radio station 100.7 The Bay, Baltimore's Classic Rock Station, has announced that of the five finalist competing for Favorite Hometown, Pasadena came in 1st Place!

The Bay has been family owned and locally operated since 1980. They are the opposite of the other stations in Baltimore owned by megacorporations, with national contests and people on the air piped in from other cities. As a local business and area supporter, The Bay is all about celebrating what is local and great about the Baltimore area. To call attention to the wonderful hometowns surrounding Baltimore, they launched The Bay Hometown Tour 2016. Submissions were accepted and the top 5 finalist competing were: Pasadena, Catonsville, Towson, Dundalk, and Owings Mills. After a month-long voting period, Pasadena came out on top.

To celebrate, The Bay will broadcast LIVE from Twain's Tavern on Wednesday, March 9, from 4pm-7pm. Please come out and join us as they interview PBA members, promote our great organization, and share why Pasadena is the Favorite Hometown!

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