Happening this week in and around Cecil County:
What used to be Fox Hollow Coffee in North East is now Dunkin’, according to company officials.
Marc Charleston is the owner of this new location and five other Dunkin’s, including one right down the road in North East Plaza Shopping Center. This new Dunkin’ is drive thru-only, largely because of the size of the existing footprint, Charleston said. It’s located in College Station Shopping Center at 3135 Joseph Biggs Memorial Highway.
“The new Next Gen restaurant offers North East a first-hand look at Dunkin’s store of the future experience, with a modern design that provides a fresh, friendly, vibrant, and engaging environment,” an official company statement said of the newest franchise.
Charleston said customers will find all their favorites that are already on the menu at any other Dunkin’.
“We have all the beverages, all the sandwiches, all the bakery products,” he said, adding that includes Muchkins.
Charleston’s 7th Dunkin will be on Route 1 at Route 222 in Conowingo.
“It’s about a year out,” he said.
There were two Fox Hollow Coffee shops in Cecil County. The first — which opened in the early 2000s — closed in 2018 after a rash of arson fires caused $25,000 in damage to the shop on Route 40 at Maloney Road in Elkton. The North East Fox Hollow opened in 2010.
Hours of operation at the College Station Dunkin’ are 4:30 a.m to 8 p.m. seven days a week.
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Cecil County Public Library’s Business Information Center now offers businesses Creator Studio Kits that will give owners the most up to date technology to create social media posts, podcasts and other promotional materials.
All you need is a smartphone. Go to the BIC website at https://www.cecilcountylibrary.org/creator-studio-kits and select which kit to reserve. It will be sent to the branch closest to your home or office.
These are also available to the public for hobbies, family portraits and more.
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ChristianaCare has named Mark Wilhelm as its new Director of Public Safety.
Wilhelm comes to the Newark, Del.-based health care system from a similar position with Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. A retired New Jersey State Trooper, he then moved into public safety roles in the health care industry working for Jefferson and Einstein Healthcare Networks.
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A little rain did not stop Unicorn Quest, held annually by the North East Chamber of Commerce.
Organizers quickly pivoted, moving some booths under the cover of Aspen Property Management. Neil DeMatt with the Barker Team of Integrity Real Estate and chairman of Unicorn Quest, Meredith Boas with Grunge Muffin Designs, Emily Horne with Twisted Vine Wedding & Event Florals and Kathy Jamison from Silver & Sassy were credited with swiftly re-arranging times for performances to keep the quest moving in spite of the weather.
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Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge has been named among the best of America’s treatment centers by Newsweek Magazine.
Located in Earleville, this is the fourth time, RCA Bracebridge has been named to the list.
“All of us at RCA at Bracebridge Hall are so proud to be recognized by Newsweek for the fourth time as one of the nation’s leading addiction treatment centers,” said Blythe Maynard, CEO of RCA at Bracebridge Hall. “This honor is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication and compassion for our patients and their loved ones. Our mission has always been to provide the highest quality care, supporting individuals and families on their journey to recovery. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to excellence and inspires us to continue making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.”
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Fulton Bank was recently given the 2024 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award in a ceremony held at The Pentagon. The award — given Aug. 22 — recognized Fulton for its support of National Guard and Reserve members and their families.
“Fulton Bank recognizes the unique talents veterans and active military personnel bring to the workplace — and the community. Through a myriad of initiatives and policies, Fulton honors service members and is fully committed to providing opportunities to help them grow rewarding careers,” said Bernadette Taylor, chief human resources officer. “We are so proud and honored to have been awarded the Freedom Award for these efforts.”
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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