Howard Bank Announces Finalists for its "Keep it Local' Contest

Howard Bank, a locally headquartered community-focused commercial bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals, today unveiled the 15 finalists in its Keep It Local contest. Launched last year to support businesses in and around the Baltimore region, the Keep It Local contest recognizes small businesses for their extraordinary work in the community.

“The selection committee had their work cut out for them; all the nominees were impressive,” said Erica Starr, Director of Marketing for Howard Bank. “These businesses have given so much to their communities before and during this difficult time.”

To be eligible, businesses had to operate within Howard Bank’s branch footprint in Baltimore City or Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Harford or Howard counties. Eligible businesses were invited to self-nominate and describe their efforts regarding how they embrace their communities.

The 15 finalists are:

Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic – Harford County

Annapolis Music Theory – Anne Arundel County

Black Eyed Susan Coffee, Candy, Cream and More – Baltimore County

Bry Overhead Doors – Cecil County

Charm City Books – Baltimore City

Chesapeake Environmental Management – Harford County

Impact Martial Arts – Cecil County

Koshary By Misteka – Howard County

Millennial Marketing – Harford County

Park Ridge Trading Company LLC – Howard County

Snake Hill – Baltimore City

Success In Style – Howard County

Tea by Two – Harford County

Touche Touchet Bakery and Cafe – Howard County

Wire and Honey – Baltimore City

If you’re not familiar with the Top 15 businesses, you can learn more about them at www.HowardBank.com/KeepItLocal. The first round of voting will be open to the public until Monday, June 8th. The 5 businesses with the most votes will advance to the second round of voting beginning Monday, June 15th and closing Monday, June 22nd. Voters will only be able to vote once so you can help spread the word to ensure your favorite business wins. The winner of Howard Bank’s 2020 Keep It Local contest will be announced Tuesday, June 30th.

About Howard Bancorp, Inc.

Howard Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Howard Bank, a Maryland-chartered trust company operating as a commercial bank. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Howard Bank operates a general commercial banking business with approximately $2.5 billion consolidated assets through its 15 branches located throughout the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area. Additional information about Howard Bancorp, Inc. and Howard Bank is available on the company’s web site at www.howardbank.com.