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A Career Built on Community
Business Development Director Izak Battle connects people, purpose, and progress across Harford County. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Kerry Paradis Photography What does your role as Business Development Director look like day to day? A day in my life as a Business Development Director can take many forms. I may start my day in jeans and a polo at an outdoor event and end the day at a gala in a tuxedo! The great thing is, no matter the event or the attire, it is always in...
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Life + Culture
A Rising Name in Racing
A young local driver blends skill, focus, and ambition behind the wheel. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Kerry Paradis Photography, Brendon Cronin At just 18, Havre de Grace native Brendon Cronin is already turning heads in the world of racing, moving from virtual tracks to national podiums in just a few short years. “I’ve liked cars all my life,” Cronin says. What began with a gifted steering wheel evolved into hours on iRacing, where he raced routinely and sharpened his...
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From Logistics to Literature
After years in leadership, Sam Polakoff began writing his next chapter. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Contributing Photographers At just 13 years old, Sam Polakoff began working part-time for his father’s supply chain management company, TBB Global Logistics (now Nexterus). Six years later, after completing his associate’s degree, he took on a full-time role while working toward his bachelor’s degree in marketing at Towson University. Despite pledging at that time that he’d...
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Arts + Culture
Growth Backed By Experience
A seasoned team brings strategy, structure, and support to small businesses. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Kerry Paradis Photography A trio of experienced professionals with strong roots in Harford County is using their own approach to building businesses that thrive. Together, they’ve created a model grounded in partnership, shared expertise, and long-term impact. “Ten years ago, I had an IT company, DNA, and I dreamed of an empire, but didn’t know how it was going to work...
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