January 11, 2019 2019 Kick-Off Party Chili Showcase & Coat Drive The Maryland Business Connection (MBX) started the new year with a little heat and hobnobbing at this annual event. Folks had a chance to sample chili from local restaurants and caterers… …while checking out dozens of booths from area businesses and networking with other professionals. Attendees were also encouraged to bring “gently used” coats and other cold weather clothes to donate to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and Resource Center. Pictured (LtoR) Blaney Teal and Doug Butschky, Maryland Business Connection event coordinators Pictured (LtoR) John Schoene, Doodle Design vice president of marketing; and Norma G. Jackson, Stewart Financial Services advisor Pictured (LtoR) Brianna Meyers, Calvert Brewing Co. brand ambassador; and Ken Rochon, Keep Smiling Movement founder Pictured (LtoR) Spock, rescue pitbull/service dog-in-training; Rachel Beller, Don’t Be A Bully president; Yoda, resuce pitbull/therapy dog-in-training; and Bo Condon, RL Video Productions owner Pictured (LtoR) Les Greenberg, retired attorney; Heather Donaldson, Berkshire Hathaway transaction coordinator; and Denise M. Shope, RCM&D risk manager Pictured (LtoR) Romel Marmolejos, National Life Group independent agent; and Wes “Captain Dee-Fense” Henson, Baltimore Ravens superfan Pictured (LtoR) Lauren A. Smith, Keller Williams realtor; and Olivia Smith, college student Pictured (LtoR) Kerry Hancock, Hancock & Associates owner; Alison Rogers, Keller Williams realtor; and Kelly Jarboe, LipSense distributor Pictured (LtoR) Jason Mangini, Champion Human Capital business development manager; Chris Haye, BB&T commercial banking vice president; Mark Edwards, Champion Human Capital business development specialist; and Colin Campbell, LegalShield independent associates(January 10, 2019 – Michael’s Eighth Avenue)