http://www.exploreharford.com/ Recent news from exploreharford.com en-us 2010 The Baltimore Sun Media Group, All Rights Reserved. technical@baltimoresun.com (Technical Help) http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5855/bel-air-considers-tax-break-artists-shops-town-commissioners-approve-17000-project-alleviate-flooding-problem-plumtree-park/ http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5855/bel-air-considers-tax-break-artists-shops-town-commissioners-approve-17000-project-alleviate-flooding-problem-plumtree-park/ Artists who set up shop in central Bel Air could soon get tax breaks, town officials announced during Tuesday's work session. That meeting also included discussions of moving ahead with rebuilding an improperly placed culvert on George Street and a statewide attempt to crack down on scrap metal theft. Economic development director... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5594/liquor-licenses-okd-three-august-events-harford/ http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5594/liquor-licenses-okd-three-august-events-harford/ After weeks of lengthy show cause hearings, the Harford County Liquor Control Board had an easy meeting last Wednesday, approving three one-day licenses and tending to business from the director. The board unanimously approved one-day licenses for the Havre de Grace Seafood Festival on Aug. 14 and 15 at Tydings Memorial... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5520/150-jobs-be-filled-new-kohls-department-store-forest-hill/ http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5520/150-jobs-be-filled-new-kohls-department-store-forest-hill/ About 150 jobs need to be filled at the new Kohl's department store due to open in September in Forest Hill, and the company will hold a job fair Aug. 8 through 12. Applicants should visit www.kohlscareers.com or call 877-NEW KOHLS (877-639.-645) to schedule an interview. The fair will be held... Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5503/aberdeen-plans-land-swap-with-office-park-firm/ http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5503/aberdeen-plans-land-swap-with-office-park-firm/ Aberdeen Mayor Michael Bennett says the city will ultimately get a bigger assessable tax base through a recent swap of a 5.7-acre property with another site owned by COPT Aberdeen LLC, even though the site it is giving away is valued less than the one it is getting. Bennett's comments echoed... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5437/buy-local-wins-national-award/ http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5437/buy-local-wins-national-award/ The Harford County Division of Agriculture has received an achievement award from the National Association of Counties for its "Buy Local" campaign. The award was announced at the NACo annual conference in Reno July 18.According to a county government press release, NACo Achievement Awards recognize innovative county government... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:10:26 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5429/hdg-talking-development/ http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5429/hdg-talking-development/ During Monday's Havre de Grace City Council meeting, Mayor Wayne Dougherty invited residents and business owners to attend a public forum about the city's economic revitalization plan. The forum will be this Monday, July 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Patrick Hall across Congress Avenue from City Hall. The... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:00:00 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5365/village-carsins-run-sponsor-julys-chamber-commerce-luncheon-thursday/ http://www.exploreharford.com/news/5365/village-carsins-run-sponsor-julys-chamber-commerce-luncheon-thursday/ The Village at Carsins Run---Harford County's first continuing care retirement community---will sponsor the Harford County Chamber of Commerce July Luncheon, featuring an address by WBAL sportscaster Keith Mills. The meeting will be held Thursday, July 22, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Vandiver Inn, 301 South Union... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5311/harford-firm-safenet-plans-go-public/ http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5311/harford-firm-safenet-plans-go-public/ A Harford County technology company ensnared in option backdating scandals of four years ago is seeking to return to the public stock markets. According to the Baltimore Sun, in a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SafeNet Inc. disclosed its plans to go public in a $300 million stock... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5128/new-harford-treasurer-appointed/ http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5128/new-harford-treasurer-appointed/ Harford County Executive David R. Craig has appointed Deputy Treasurer Rick Pernas to the position of county treasurer on an acting basis effective Thursday.Pernas will take over for John Scotten, who is retiring after nearly 39 years with Harford County government. Pernas has worked in the... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:35:17 EST http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5041/seccuro-retire-harford-county-chamber-commerce/ http://www.exploreharford.com/business/5041/seccuro-retire-harford-county-chamber-commerce/ Bill Seccurro, president and CEO of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, announced during the chamber's monthly meeting Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year. The chamber's board has formed a search committee to find a successor to fill its top leadership position, which Seccurro has held... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST