CHARACTER COUNTS! BUSINESSES OF CHARACTER
The Character Counts! Advisory Council views businesses as an important ally in its efforts to encourage and instill character in our schools and communities.
Youth are the future workforce, after all!
To become a Business of Character, your business must:
- Serve by example - agree to be people of character by following and adhering to the Six Pillars of Character.
- Display, at your business, a poster and window decal, provided by Character Counts!
- Fulfill at least one of the Character Counts! commitments listed in our business packet.
If you are interested in becoming a Business of Character, please call 410-758-6677
CURRENT BUSINESSES OF CHARACTER:
All American Awards, Athletics, and Gifts
410-643-7200
Offers a broad line of personalized awards, silk screened clothing, and collectibles.
Balance Therapeutics
443-249-3319
Specializes in many types of therapeutic massage and offers revitalizing treatments to rebalance your senses.
Bank Annapolis
410-224-4455
Offers help when you want to invest, save, need a checking account, personal loan, or mortgage.
Bayside Cleaners
Local dry cleaner
Bay Times
410-643-7770
Local newspaper, serving
Queen Anne's County, MD
BB&T
800-226-5228
Offers clients a complete range of financial services including banking, lending, insurance, trust, and wealth management solutions.
Chesterwye Center, Inc.
410-827-7048
Offers a wide range of services that will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to become a valued member of their community.
Closecall America
410-604-0405
Offers local, long distance, wireless, and internet service to customers in the Mid-Atlantic region.
CNB
410-758-1600
Provides a wide range of personal banking services and services for businesses, local governments, and organizations.
Corsica Technologies
443-262-9290
Provides information technology solutions for businesses, residential services, web services, and offers hardware and software products.
Dashiell School of Dancing
410-643-6648
Provides dance instruction for all ages.
DCL Office Furniture Solution
410-758-4837
Offers businesses ideas for furniture and how to make the best use of space.
The Digital Architects, Inc.
410-604-3215
Provides web and network solutions for small businesses, associations, and organizations.
Doc's Riverside Grille
410-758-1707
Five Star Mortgage Corp
Provides professional mortgage loan services.
Glitzy the Singing Clown
410-758-1092
Bob Gosselin Photography
410-604-1195
Offers family, children, graduation, and wedding photography with a 100% guarantee.
Gregory D. Torchio Architects
410-758-1000
Creates buildings that are thoughtfully designed for each customer's needs, budget, and site.
Happy Trails Bicycle Repairs and Sales
410-643-0670
Offers bicycles for sale and rent and also repairs bicycles.
International Money Management Group, Inc.
410-604-3800
Assists individuals, small businesses and corporations in effective management of their business and personal financial planning.
Island Furniture Studio
410-643-3303
Provides custom ideas for you while keeping your budget in mind.
Island Print Shop
410-604-3595
In-house designers are available to create a professional look for every business need.
Island Secret Garden
410-643-7003
Offers hours of educational play with super slides, a jungle gym, a craft area, and a private party room.
Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Inc.
410-758-1588
Offers professional service, competitive pricing, and a broad range of insurance products.
Kent Island Electric
410-643-4229
KRM Development Corporation
410-604-2622
Provides quality facilities available for lease and offers leasing services to assist with everything from space planning to property maintenance.
Ledo Pizza
410-643-7979
Offers specialty pizza, pasta, and subs.
Long & Foster Real Estate,
Cynthia Harden
410-274-9840
Real estate company serving the needs of those in search of buying or selling property.
Love Point Deli
410-604-2447
Features a large sandwich and sub collection made with Boar's Head brand meats.
Martial Arts America
410-643-3425
Instructors share their martial arts knowledge which is practiced for health and fitness, law enforcement, spiritual benefit, and self-defense.
McCrone, Inc.
410-758-2237
Offers a broad range of engineering, surveying, and planning services.
Mercantile Eastern Shore Bank
Natural Resource Police
Reserve Officer Program
410-758-2890
Volunteers have dedicated themselves to inspire people to protect what makes Maryland unique.
Nurse Professionals, LLC
Palmer's Plumbing, LLC
410-827-4546
Specializes in service, repair, new installation, and custom renovation.
Paradigm Associates, LLC
410-827-7417
Provides insight, foresight, and proven processes to professionals in the middle market.
Party Animals, LLC
410-490-6532
Our barnyard full of horses, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and bunnies will gladly join you at your next party, reunion, or special event for an unforgettable day filled with local farm animals.
Paula's Fine Jewelry
410-643-8040
Professionally trained goldsmith staff performs jewelry repair, restoration, and custom design.
Peace of Cake
410-604-0355
Specializes in fine desserts and special occasion cakes using the finest ingredients.
Pick 'N Paint Pottery
410-758-8494
Offers ceramics of every shape and size for you to create your very own homemade treasure.
Priority Partners
1-800-654-9728
A Medicaid Managed Care Organization that provides outstanding health care services.
Rita's 410-643-1297 Offers treats to satisfy cravings and delight your taste buds, such as Italian Ice, Misto Shakes, Frozen Custart, Gelatis, and Blendinis.
Queenstown Bank of Maryland
410-827-8881
Proudly serves Maryland's Eastern Shore for over 100 years, now with eight convenient locations for all your banking needs.
Reliable Water Systems, Inc.
410-604-1130
Provides free on-site evaluations, comprehensive testing, written proposals, and professional installation.
Sandra's Office Support
410-643-6288
Settlement Express, LLC
410-573-0017
Serves every county in Maryland and will
provide all your specific settlement needs for commercial and residential closings.
Treat Your Seat
410-643-7511
University of Maryland
Queen Anne's County Extension Office
410-758-0166
The QAC office of the Maryland Cooperative Extension offers University of Maryland educational programs to the residents of the county. Extension Director: Christine Johnston
Western Auto
410-643-5572
Provides quality automotive services with honesty and integrity and gives personal attention to the needs of every customer.
Wye River Upper School
410-827-5822
A college preparatory coeducational day school for students of average to above-average intelligence with documented learning styles.
ADDITIONAL PARTNERS:
Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce
We are a membership driven organization to serve, represent and be the foremost advocate to our members in such a way as to enhance the quality of life and well-being of our unique county, its residents and visitors, through continued and orderly growth of our business enterprises.
Queen Anne's County Government
Queen Anne's County is one of the oldest sites of colonial settlement in the nation. Our residents have been farming the land and harvesting the bounty of the water since the early 18th century. Our farms here today lead the state in production of corn, wheat and soybeans. Watermen carry on the proud tradition of providing fresh seafood for our fabulous restaurants. Small towns and communities throughout our scenic landscape welcome you to shop and tour lovingly restored historic sites.
QAC BUSINESSES OF CHARACTER QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
January 2011 - Seven C's of Character
April 2011 - Are You A Boss, Manager, or Leader?
July 2011 - How to Harness Ethics to Increase Productivity
October 2011 - The Power of Character
January 2012 - Firms of Endearment