BUSINESSES OF CHARACTER

Character Counts! views businesses
as an important ally in its efforts to
encourage and instill character in our
schools and communities.
Youth are the future workforce, afterall!

To become a Business of Character,
your business must:
1. Serve by example - agree to be people
  of character by following and adhering
to the Six Pillars of Character.
2. Display, at your business, a poster    
and window decal, provided by
Character Counts!
3. 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, athletic wear, silk screened clothing, and collectibles.


Balance Therapeutics
443-249-3319
Specializes in many types of therapeutic massage and offers unique, revitalizing treatments to rebalance your senses.


Bank Annapolis
410-224-4455
Offers help whether you want to invest or save or 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, Maryland

BB&T
800-226-5228
Offers clients a complete range of financial services including banking, lending, insurance, trust, and wealth management solutions.

Centreville National Bank of Maryland
410-758-1600
Provides a wide range of personal banking services and offers credit and deposit services for businesses, local governments, organizations, and the agricultural community.

Chesterwye Center, Inc.
410-827-7048
Offers a wide range of services that will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to
develop their abilities, support their life choices,
and 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 and provides live customer service representatives for support.

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 non-profit 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 and for a variety of purposes including commercial, religious, financial, residential, industrial, hospitality and recreational uses.

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 by  developing long-range plans for growth, programs
to improve profits & cash management, reduce
taxes and improve employee benefit programs.


Island Furniture Studio
410-643-3303
Provides custom ideas for you while keeping your
budget in mind, whether you’re working on one
room or your whole house.


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 fun and educational play for your
children with super slides, a jungle gym, a craft
area, a snack area, and a private party room for
special occasions.

Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Inc.
410-758-1588
Offers full-time professional service, competitive pricing, a broad range of insurance products to meet your needs and an experienced staff of conscientious professionals.