PBA is looking for local WWII veterans to be the Grand Marshals in our 20th Annual Caring & Sharing Parade. We want to acknowledge the 70th Anniversary of the ending of WWII. We will provide the transportation in the parade. If the veteran needs someone to ride with them we can accommodate that also. If interested please contact Lisa Hart, Arundel Federal Savings Bank, 410-787-3850.

Save the date for the PBA‘s 5th Annual Veteran’s Day Flag Ceremony on November 11th at 1:00pm. The memorial flag is located at the intersection of Mountain Road and Rt. 100. Parking is provided at Lake Shore Athletic Complex on Woods Road. After you enter the park proceed .6 of a mile to the pathway to the flag. We will post signs to direct you. We will provide transportation for those who cannot walk the path. Come out and show your support for the men and women who did and do protect this country!

As the weather started to cool off in September, things at the PBA started heating up. September was just a great month to be a part of the PBA. I had the great pleasure of welcoming several businesses to the PBA and our community. We had ribbon cuttings at:

· Affordable Basement Waterproofing – Welcome Laura Gratton and Michael Garvey.
· Bayside Barber Shop – Welcome Arianna Patterson (Owner) and Kim Gaspari & Patty Doris (Barbers)
· Anne Arundel Medical Center – FastCare
· Alibi’s Bar and Grill – Congratulations to Maureen Ford on her one year anniversary!

And other networking opportunities included a mixer at Primo Pasta which also raised money for the PBA Scholarship Fund, and the annual golf tournament at Compass Pointe. So as you can see, the PBA provides great opportunities for our businesses to get out and mix and mingle and to get great value out of the investment you make in your membership. As with all of the other investments we make into our businesses, the more effort you put into it, the better results you will get out of it. So take a look at the upcoming events and get yourself out to an event or better yet, ask to be a part of the event as we always welcome folks who are willing to help make our events bigger and better for everyone. So I’ll see you out there!




Jerry Nicklow
Vice President

The 20th Annual Caring & Sharing Parade is November 1st at 2 PM so start getting those floats ready. Watch the website for parade registration forms. Check out the Thanksgiving Parade page for information on this annual event. We collect food during this parade to supply our local church food pantries so please help with this effort.

Be A Corporate Sponsor! Our Caring and Sharing Parade has always been very successful and continues to grow each year, thanks to our members who each year participate
and are Corporate Sponsors.

Corporate Sponsors will be announced at the parade, display a sign that states the business is a corporate sponsor on their entry in the parade, listed on the DVD as a corporate sponsor, and will be placed toward the front of the parade lineup. If your business would like to be a corporate sponsor please mail a donation of $200, payable to
PBA, to PO Box 871, Pasadena, MD, 21123.

Affordable Basement Waterproofing, Inc. – Laura Gratton
Devoted to every detail of your future investment in basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, mold remediation and foundation repair needs! Sponsored by Huff Insurance.

Edward Jones Investments – Brian M. Conrad, Financial Advisor, Certified Financial Planner
We are a full service brokerage firm providing modern investment advice with old time values. We work with individuals as well as small and medium sized businesses. Sponsored by: Henry Schmidt

Planet of the Vapes – Nicholas Anthony
Planet of the Vapes specializes in electronic cigarettes (vapes) and helping people quit their tobacco habit for good.

Solar City – Lori Cann
Assisting homeowners qualify for free installation of solar panels. Solar Energy reduces home energy costs for years
to come.

Sherry Nejebat – Optometry/Eye Doctor
Comprehensive Eye Exam, Contact Lens Exam, Eye Health evaluation (Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetics, High blood pressure…) and treatment (Dry eye, infection….)

Anne Arundel Medical Center – Debbie Chamberlain
Fast Care, operated by AAMC are walk in health clinics. Visit their newest location at the Pasadena Giant Food Store.

Have you registered yet? The 12th Annual PBA Golf Tournament will be held at Compass Pointe on September 23. Sponsorship opportunities are available; view the Golf Tournament page for details. Build brand recognition while giving toward a worthy cause. All proceeds from the golf tournament go toward community assistance to help with the annual tree lighting ceremony, A Child's Christmas, the Caring & Sharing Thanksgiving Parade, the Veteran's Day Ceremony, and more. Come out and have some fun!

As Fall is upon us and the warm summer days are slowly turning into cool breezes and even cooler nights, there are still many activities happening throughout our community. Golf tournament, Annual Trade Show, and Harvest for the Hungry Parade are just a few of the upcoming PBA events. Be sure to check the Events Page and post on your calendar all our future community gatherings.

I truly believe the Pasadena Business Association, with all its wonderful members, is what gives Pasadena its warm down-home feel. Pasadena is the place I am very proud to work, live and, most importantly, raise my children. The business community gives back to our families by supporting scholarships, sports leagues and events the PBA sponsors. We can show appreciation by supporting our area businesses and shop locally. Take notice of the advertising signs as you are out and about and see for yourself the community support. We depend on these businesses as much as they depend on all of us.

I truly hope to see everyone at our upcoming events. As always PBA wants to reach out to the community and hear your voice. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to stop me and ask. Please remember in your prayers the hardworking people serving this country, home and abroad.

God Bless you and your families.




Mike Jacobs
President