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Civic Organizations Friends of Patterson Park 27 S. Patterson Park Ave.; 410-276-3676; PattersonPark.com Public park featuring 140 acres, recreation, history and fun. The PRIDE Center of MD (formerly GLCCB) Baltimore County Office of Tourism and Promotion Maryland Department of Commerce 400 Washington Ave., Towson, MD; 410-887-2849; EnjoyBaltimoreCounty.com Promotes Baltimore County events, accommodations, restaurants and attractions. Publishes a visitors’ information and conference guide. Baltimore Tourism Association 241 W. Chase St.; 410-837-5445; PrideCenterMD.org Nonprofit community center dedicated to serving LGBT people in Baltimore and Central Maryland. P.O. Box 2254; 410-625-7064; BaltimoreTourism.com Travel professionals dedicated to group sales and marketing for the Baltimore area. This volunteer association uses powerful partnerships, creative packaging and innovative ideas to attract groups. Corporate Supporters Carroll County Tourism Cvent, Inc. 8180 Greensboro Dr., Ste. 450, McLean, VA; 703-226-3539; Cvent.com Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, L.L.P. 7 St. Paul St., Ste. 1900; 410-347-8700; WTPLaw.com Baltimore-based and one of Maryland’s largest law firms, with more than 170 attorneys. Maryland Tourism Agencies/Destination Marketing Annapolis and Anne Arundel Conference and Visitors Bureau 26 W. St., Annapolis, MD; 410-280-0445; VisitAnnapolis.org Come sail away to Annapolis, where history lives in a museum without walls. The vibe of the quaint seaport village is laid-back, the scenery is awe-inspiring and the local fare is seasoned with the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay. 401 E. Pratt St., 14th Fl.; 410-767-3400; VisitMaryland.org Maryland has so many choices for every size meeting, offering outstanding accommodations, world-class meeting facilities, restaurants, activities and entertainment. For a free meeting facilities guide, call 1-800-322-2985. Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association Maryland Tourism Coalition Grow & Fortify 400 E. Pratt St., Fl. 10; 410-659-7300; Baltimore.org This membership-based organization is the official destination development and marketing leader for Greater Baltimore, responsible for generating economic benefits to the community by attracting convention and leisure visits. Howard County Tourism & Promotion 8267 Main St., Ellicott City, MD; 410-313-1900; VisitHowardCounty.com Provides information about meeting facilities, events, accommodations and restaurants in Howard County, situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Baltimore Arts Realty Corporation 120 W. North Ave., Ste. 201; 443-275-2174; BaltimoreArtsRealty.com BARCO is a nonprofit real estate developer creating working spaces for Baltimore’s growing community of artists, performers, makers and artisans. Baltimore Sister Cities, Inc. 20 Ridgely Ave., Ste. 309, Annapolis, MD; 410-974-4472; MDLodging.org Representing Maryland’s lodging industry with member benefits that include regulatory and legislative lobbying, a legal guide and money-saving programs. 225 N. Center St., Room 107, Westminster, MD; 410-386-2983; CarrollCountyTourism.org Promotes attractions, festivals and special events, including the Maryland Wine Festival. Publishes and distributes guides to accommodations, antiques shops and annual events and provides packaged group tours. 6247 Falls Rd., Ste. G; 410-252-9463; GrowAndFortify.com Business and economic development organization: BAM (Brewers Association of Maryland), MDG (Maryland Distillers Guild) and MWA (Maryland Wineries Association), representing our state’s breweries, distilleries and wineries, respectively. Other Nonprofits 4701 East Ln.; 410-302-1792; BaltimoreSisterCities.org A volunteer-run, nonprofit organization under the auspices of the mayor’s office, fostering educational, cultural, environmental, economic and governmental collaborations with Baltimore’s Sister Cities. Chesapeake Bay Foundation 626-C Admiral Dr., #311, Annapolis, MD; 443-521-1538; MDTourism.org State-wide membership association that connects, educates and represents Maryland’s $18 billion tourism industry at large. 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD; 410-268-8816; CBF.org Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization and the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay. Visit Baltimore Events Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 3800 Roland Ave.; 410-243-1129; GoodShepherdHampden.com Free after-school program, free summer camps, vibrant worship, inter-generational. We are called to serve the needs of all of God’s children within and beyond our walls. Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance Visit Harford! 115 N. Main St., Ste. C, Bel Air, MD; 410-838-7777; VisitHarford.com Located just 25 miles north of Baltimore with sights that include a lighthouse, covered bridge and Ripken Stadium. 1800 N. Charles St., Ste. 810; 410-230-0200; BaltimoreCulture.org Nurtures and promotes a vibrant, diverse and sustainable arts and cultural community essential to the region’s quality of life. Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore Irvine Nature Center 650 S. Exeter St., Ste. 200; 443-743-3308; WaterfrontPartnership.org Works to ensure a cleaner, more attractive and more exciting waterfront. 11201 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills, MD; 443-738-9200; ExploreNature.org An environmental organization educating and inspiring current and future generations to explore, respect and protect nature. 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