Happening this week in and around Cecil County:
Flowers By Lisa is now open in the Northside Plaza on North Bridge Street in Elkton.
For Lisa Crouse, owner of the florist and gift shop, this is a full circle moment.
“When I graduated from Cecil Vo-Tech (now Cecil County School of Technology) in 1996, I worked at North East Florist,” Crouse said, explaining how she used her certificate in flower and plant production. She also worked part time for Elkton Florist on occasion. However, she left flowers for the corporate world for about 30 years. When that job ended, Crouse said it made sense to go back to flowers. She also said it is a much needed business in Elkton since Elkton Florist closed last year.
Crouse is ready with bouquets and arrangements and she’s happy to make a custom arrangement as well.
“I can make an arrangements for graduation, dance recitals, Memorial Day,” she said. Browse her selection of flowers at FlowersByLisaElkton.com .
Crouse said she was touched by the gesture made by another business in the plaza Monday morning.
“The lady from Domain (Spa and Salon ) came in and bought a dozen roses,” Crouse said. She was celebrating making the first dollar for her new venture when the bouquet was then handed back to her as a congratulations for her opening. “I love a dozen roses. It’s my favorite thing.”
Flowers By Lisa is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Wednesday from 9 until 2 and 9 until noon on Saturday. Crouse can be reached at 667-577-3048.
Look for a grand opening to be held next month.
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“Proven Growth Strategies for Small Business” will be offered May 30 by the Rising Sun Chamber of Commerce.
Richard Moyers, head coach for Business Profit Max will share five proven strategies you can use immediately to give your small business exponential growth.
This is a free seminar running from 4 until 6 p.m. at Rising Sun Library, 111 Colonial Way. Walk ins are welcome but pre-registration is suggested. Go online to https://risingsunchamber.org/events/seminar-proven-growth-strategies-for-small-businesses/ .
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Port House Creamery in North East is kicking off summer with its first ever Memorial Day Weekend Party Saturday from noon until 4 p.m.
Kids 10 and under get a free scoop of Port House Creamery’s homemade ice cream. There will be music, kids crafts, displays from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, a bounce house and more and all of it free.
Port House Creamery is located at 15 North Main St.
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Loving Touch Animal Clinic will open its new location at 913 North Bridge St. in Elkton Tuesday. Dr. Stephanie Smalls-Dellman also owns Loving Touch on Christiana Road in Newark but wanted an office closer to her Elkton home.
The clinic will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. offering wellness checks, vaccinations, and treatment for sick and injured cats and dogs. Surgeries will be added in the future.
Starting May 28 appointments can be made by calling 667-577-3081.
There will be a ribbon cutting and open house at Loving Touch Animal Clinic next month.
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Northern Maryland Technology Council and Upper Bay Pickleball is hosting a Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament June 1-2 at Harford Community College.
The money raised will help NMTC support new and emerging technologies and the people behind them.
Teams can be doubles and mixed doubles. It’s a round robin event, rain or shine. Entry fee is $65. Registration can be done at https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=40faa21e-9866-45e4-9250-7b0d1a672ead . At that site, you can also find a team member if needed or volunteer during the Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament.
First place prize is $300.
Harford Community College is located at 401 Thomas Run Road in Bel Air, Md.
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Sponsors are being sought for the Elkton Juneteenth Community Celebration, June 19 at the Elkton Community Center.
This is the fifth year Elkton has marked this pivotal event in the history of Blacks in America. There will be food, entertainment, activities, demonstrations, community services, and displays plus vendors. The entertainment includes a performance by Elkton’s own Bernard Purdie at 1 p.m.
Elkton Juneteenth runs from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Elkton Community Center, 121 Stockton St.
To become a sponsor go to https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122118919238261911&set=a.122116504466261911 .
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Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to take part in the annual Oxford Memorial Day Remembrance Walk and Ceremony Monday starting at 10 a.m. at Oxford Memorial Park. This is a quiet, contemplative walk led by a cadence performs by drummers from Oxford Area High School Marching Band.
The walk will end at Roy Gibson Memorial American Legion Post 535 with a Memorial Day ceremony. Veterans are invited to ride in a vehicle with a place of honor if they choose not to walk. Contact Christine Grove at CGrove@OxfordPAChamber.org.
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Vicki Jones, a member of the Havre de Grace City Council and President of the Harford County NAACP, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Freedom Federal Credit Union.
“I am excited to join the Freedom Federal Credit Union Board because I believe in using my skills and insights to drive positive change,” Jones said. “My goals include fostering innovation and continuing to advocate for bias-free banking. I hope to collaborate with my fellow board members to increase Freedom’s visibility and to enhance a sense of belonging for all stakeholders.”
Lisa Ermatinger, president of the board, looks forward to all Jones will bring to the board.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vicki Jones to our Board of Directors,” Ermatinger said. “Her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to community service make her an invaluable addition to our leadership team.”
Business Beat is a weekly column on business happenings in and around Cecil County. If you are interested in having your business featured in this free column, contact Jane Bellmyer at jbellmyer@cecilwhig.com or 443-245-5007.
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