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Everyday Chemistry in the time of Coronavirus
Everyday Chemistry is all around us. Before the pandemic, when I thought about this, I focused on molecules and applications.
In this time of coronavirus, the Everyday Chemistry all around us is the Chemistry among people, around our globe and in our homes, neighborhoods and organizations.
Read MoreMaryland Chemical celebrates 65 years!
On a blustery Sunday in June, Maryland Chemical and about 100 of their closest clients, friends and family celebrated the Baltimore, Maryland based, family owned and woman-led company’s 65 years. Fantastic summer pic nic fare of freshly shucked oysters, crab cakes, burgers and BBQ fixings accompanied by a selection of regional micro brews and fine…
Read MoreWhy doing business locally matters
Current procurement law for purchasing goods and services is often based on the lowest price offered to a municipal bid request. This is without any regard to the economic benefit provided by a local company providing local jobs. Fewer goods and services sourced locally means less money goes back to the local economy. A less vibrant economy means fewer jobs and fewer opportunities for all.
It is estimated that when goods and products are purchased locally, $.40 stays in the region, versus only $.14 when coming from elsewhere. Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton’s is lead sponsor of an amendment to the City Charter to allow the creation of a small local business procurement program. A program like this could have an enormous impact on companies like ours as well as so many other local companies.
Read MoreUpdates on the 2015 NACD Fly In with Jeanette Glose Partlow
This past April 28-29th, Maryland Chemical President Jeanette Glose Partlow, attended the annual NACD Fly-In. Each spring chemical distributors and their supply chain partners from around the country meet with their elected officials in Washington, DC. Meeting face-to-face with legislators is the most effective way to get your message heard on Capitol Hill. This year’s meeting…
Read MoreJeanette Glose Partlow Featured in Responsible NACD Reflections blog
NACD’s 2015 Washington Fly-In is just around the corner! Nearly 90 representatives throughout the chemical distribution industry are expected to descend on Washington, D.C., April 28 and 29 to share their stories with their elected officials. To help attendees prepare for this invaluable event, the NACD Blog “Reflections” recently sat down with Jeanette Glose Partlow, current NACD…
Read MoreMaryland Chemical Gains Prestigious WBENC Certification
End of October 2012 Maryland Chemical was confirmed it received the prestigious WBENC certification.
Read MoreMaryland Chemical Company Celebrates Ribbon Cutting At New Location in Baltimore City
Third-generation business Maryland Chemical Company relocates to Fairfield BALTIMORE, MD – November 3, 2008 – MARYLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY is proud to announce that JEANETTE GLOSE PARTLOW has been selected to receive the prestigious Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Award. This program is designed to acknowledge and pay tribute to outstanding women and minority business owners…
Read MoreMARYLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. Recognized Among Top 100 Regional Minority Businesses
Will Receive Award at November 6, 2008 Ceremony BALTIMORE, MD – July 29, 2008 – Maryland Chemical Company, Inc. announced that it will cut the ribbon on its state of the art distribution facility on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 2pm. The company and its twenty employees recently moved from its Russell Street location to…
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