Standing with Carl Roberts, Chairman and Governor Larry Hogan, Toni Sprenkle accepts a citation from the State of Maryland on behalf of Bainbridge Development Corporation.
Profiles, announcements, and messages from Bainbridge Development Corporation leadership and board members
Cecil Leadership Service Day
BDC is committed to making our community a wonderful place to live, work and play. Toni and Jen spent some time this morning volunteering and painting areas of the Wayfarer House in Elkton. This wonderful facility provides housing and resources for women and their children who are getting back on their feet and working towards independence.
BDC Completes Cecil Leadership Institute
Executive Director Toni Sprenkle and Executive Assistant Jen Peterson graduated from Cecil College Cecil Leadership Institute. A 16 week course designed to give future leaders the opportunity to learn from some of Cecil County’s most influential and successful leaders. Through this wonderful course Toni and Jen learned from and developed relationships with businesses and leaders around the county that will help BDC better serve the community.
Congratulations to all of CLI’s class of 2023. We had the privilege of joining 22 others on this journey. We look forward to great things from our fellow alumni.
BDC Attends Cecil College Collegium de Vinum Gala
Executive Director Toni Sprenkle and Executive Assistant Jen Peterson were honored to attend the annual gala that raises funds to support Cecil College programs that serve the residents of Cecil County. Workforce Development is important to BDC as the Bainbridge redevelopment project will lead to hundreds of job opportunities for Port Deposit and surrounding communities.
Toni and Jen are pictured here with Brandon Brice, Vice President, Community Relations & College Advancement and fellow classmate of Cecil College’s Cecil Leadership Institute Class of 2023.
The band entertained all evening long as attendees danced the night away.
Bohemia Overlook at Blue Elk Winery located in North East, MD was the perfect backdrop for the event. The elegant space overlooks the Bohemia River and vineyards.
BDC’s Executive Director awarded DCI 40 under 40
Toni Sprenkle Wins 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Award
Port Deposit, Maryland – Toni Sprenkle, EDFP, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Development Corporation is a recipient of the 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, which recognizes rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry. The awards program is hosted by Development Counsellors International (DCI), a New York-based integrated marketing firm that works with economic development and travel organizations around the globe, and Jorgenson Consulting, a leading national executive search firm serving organizations in non-profit, economic, and community development industries. An independent selection committee of six economic development leaders and site selection consultants evaluated nominations based on demonstration of strong leadership, commitment and innovation every day in the workplace. “The purpose-driven work of economic development plays a vital role in communities around the world, and much of it is led by young professionals,” said Julie Curtin, president of DCI’s economic development practice. “These 40 rising stars are contributing their creativity, dedication and leadership to make a tremendous impact in their communities and our industry as a whole, and I so look forward to what lies ahead in their careers.” Sprenkle joined the BDC in 2014 and held the roles of Project Assistant and Project Coordinator before taking over as Executive Director in 2021. Notable accomplishments during her time at the BDC include negotiating a federal contract with the U.S Navy and securing funding for remedial activities; receiving regulatory approvals from the Maryland Department of Environment opening the site to development after a decade of inactivity; assisting in the acquisition and transfer of the 444 Phase 1 development, placing the property under private ownership and back on the tax rolls; and successfully managing over $10million in publicly funded projects. “The economic development industry continues to evolve and these rising leaders are stepping up to the challenge,” said Todd Jorgenson, managing director and principal of Jorgenson Consulting, Inc. “Congratulations to these 40 winners – and to the communities that are lucky to benefit from their expertise.” Award winners were announced January 29, 2023, at a reception hosted by DCI and Jorgenson at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) 2023 Leadership Summit, the only conference held exclusively for Certified Economic Developers and senior managers in the profession. For more information on the 40 Under 40 awards program and this year’s winners, visit econdev40under40.com.
Toni Sprenkle, Executive Director of BDC ,Accepts Governor’s Citation
Updated: Jan 5, 2023
Message from BDC Chairman, Carl Roberts
Last evening the Bainbridge Development Corporation (BDC) hosted its annual meeting in a virtual format. As you read the Annual Report and other information on our website, you will note that much is going on with the Bainbridge property as we are optimistic that construction will begin in 2021. In addition, working with the Maryland Historical Trust, the buildings of Tome School are being assessed for feasible use as we move forward with a marketing program for this fifty acre site once the planning is complete.
I was thrilled to see all of the interest from the public as over 30 citizens joined the virtual format. In addition to elected officials or their representatives there were many interested citizens who took the time to learn more about were things stand on the site and what are the planned next steps.
The members of the BDC are thrilled to be able to present the public and especially the citizens of Port Deposit with positive news. Keep up to date on our happenings by checking this website periodically as we will keep you informed.
In addition, I want to publicly thank the fifteen members of the BDC for their hard work and commitment to fulfill our mission to return the formal Bainbridge Naval Training property to productive use.
Specific questions or comments should be directed to the BDC Project Coordinator – Ms. Toni Sprenkle, tsprenkle@bainbridgedev.org.
Again, thank you to all who participated in our Annual Meeting.
Chairman Roberts
BDC Welcomes New Board Members
Pictured above: Voting member Chris Moyer being sworn in by Clerk Charlene Notorcola.
Last evening during the open session meeting of the Board of Directors, the BDC welcomed two new members, Chris Moyer, Cecil County Director of Economic Development and Dr. Alan McCarthy, Cecil County Executive. My. Moyer will sit as a voting member, while Dr. McCarthy sits as an Ex-Officio. Mr. Moyer was also nominated to serve as Vice Chair, a position previously held by Lisa Webb.
State honors Bainbridge Development Corporation
See article in the Cecil Whig by Cheryl Mattix:
Governor Awards Citations at Annual Meeting
Staff Members from the Governor’s Office participated at the BDC Annual Meeting to present Citations, on behalf of the State of Maryland, to County Executive Tari Moore, Chair Mike Pugh, Development Partner Ken Michael and the Board of Directors, for their dedication and unwavering support of the Bainbridge Project. Presenting the Citations were Deputy Chief of Staff Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Kristal Hartsfield and Senior Advisor to the Governor Michael Leahy.
The Board of Directors also approved the 2016 BDC Annual Report and held the annual election of officers. Officers for the 2016-2017 term at Michael Pugh (Chair, Lisa Webb (Vice Chair) and Chick Hamm (Treasurer).
