NEWSfrom MHC’S INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS


GETTING EASIER TO DO BUSINESS IN MARYLAND? Maryland just made life a little less burdensome for small businesses


that have fallen on hard times. As of July 1, Marylanders no longer need to pay a $100 dissolution fi ling fee when closing a business, thanks to a new law (HB0647), which Governor Hogan signed on May 18, 2021. Is your business actually registered? If so, are you in good standing with the State? Business owners can visit Maryland Business Express (https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/) to confi rm the status of their business. On July 1, Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) launched a new “real-time processing feature,” giv- ing owners the ability to see when their document(s) will be reviewed by the Department before and after they are submitted. In the coming months, the Department is also planning to release same-day review and non-expedited fi ling options online. PRO TIP: Maryland Business Express is also the best way to make sure


your resident agent information is correct. Businesses often list the at- torney who incorporated them as their initial resident agent, but that person often moves on. You need to keep your resident agent current or you will miss important notices from the state, which could lead to fi nes or other sanctions. Your resident agent is does not have to be an attorney–you can be your own resident agent. Meanwhile, believe it or not, despite the pandemic, SDAT witnessed


a tremendous growth in the registration of new businesses, 22% more than in 2019. We saw an echo of this in the horse industry, with a 7% increase in licensed stables this past year.


MEMBER NEWS The project was designed to include environmental features such as


stormwater management (in a way that would reduce the center’s use of fresh water), solar power, native landscaping to reduce run-off into Rock Creek, and a reduction of ambient light and dust to the commu- nity. The arena was constructed by B&D Builders and the solar powered roof will be designed and installed by Ipsun Solar, with support from Skyview Ventures and Montgomery County Green Bank. Established in 1934, Meadowbrook is one of the oldest and last re- maining urban equestrian facilities in the US. Tens of thousands of peo- ple have ridden at Meadowbrook over the years, including prominent national fi gures such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, and General George S. Patton. Today, the facility is operated by Meadow- brook Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profi t organization, on land leased from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Com- mission. The 10-acre riding school is home to 50 horses, and Meadow- brook teaches over 400 riders each year in lessons and summer camps.


Member Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue has partnered with Free-


Will, a free online service that allows users to draft a will that is fully legal and enforceable in all 50 states. Users are off ered opportunities to leave legacy gifts to the causes that inspire them; Gentle Giants is one of their featured partners in animal welfare.


In July, member Full Moon Farm announced the retirement of Mi-


chelle Benczkowski. Benczkowski taught at Full Moon for 20 years and also provided top notch horse care. “[We are] most appreciative of ev- erything Michelle Benczkowski has done for the farm,” wrote owners Karen and Steve Fulton. “We would not be who and what we are today without her 20+ years of dedication and selfl ess service. She has had a profound impact on countless riders and families.”


WELCOME NEW MEMBERS By the time Denie Dulin and her husband


The June 9 ribbon cutting for Meadowbrook Stables’ new covered arena was a watershed moment for the public-private partnership between MNCP&PC, Montgomery Parks, and Meadowbrook .


Thanks to over 300 donors, on Saturday, June 9, MHC member Mead-


owbrook Stables cut the ribbon to offi cially open its new covered rid- ing arena. Architects Miche Booz & Associates and GLW Engineering designed the structure with stone skirting at the corners in order to harmonize with Meadowbrook’s historic and architecturally signifi cant 1934 barn. The interior is bright and airy, with glass garage doors on all four sides, which can be left open in warm weather for increased airfl ow, and can be lowered in cold or inclement weather, allowing for consistent year round instruction.


were relocated to Maryland (due to his ca- reer), they had purchased and sold at least 12 homes across the country and overseas. In 2006, they were boarding horses on their Baltimore County Farm, where Denie also trained horses–but she was ready for a ca- reer change. With her personal relocation and buying/selling experience plus her equine ca- reer, Denie decided to put that experience to


work, becoming a Realtor® specializing in both relocations and horse farms. In April of this year, Denie moved her Dulin Group from Long & Foster to the Apex Home Team of Compass, and this summer The Dulin Group joined MHC.


A lifelong equestrian, Tina Snyder gave lessons, coached, and off ered summer camps at her Safe Haven Farm. Taking in rescue horses was just natural extension of her work with horses, but eventually it be- came her primary focus. “As a competitive rider, coach, and a lifetime rescuer, I’ve experienced the best and worst of the horse industry. Driv-


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