Universal Security Instruments Launches Plug-In Carbon Monoxide/Natural Gas Alarms

Two new plug-in carbon monoxide alarm models manufactured by Universal Security Instruments, Inc., based in Owings Mills, are now on the market in the United States.

The low-profile, compact alarm models, which plug directly into home electrical outlets, use a single sensor to detect the presence of both carbon monoxide and natural gas (methane).

"We are excited to introduce these new products to the U.S. retail market," said Harvey Grossblatt, chief executive officer. "We expect that Universal's new plug-in Carbon Monoxide alarms will be a significant growth driver for our company next year. We believe that being able to offer a dual-sensing gas detector at a cost which is similar to the current market for single gas detectors creates a compelling value for the consumer."

Chesapeake Urology Associates Earns National Ranking as Quality Employer

Owings Mills, MD--Modern Healthcare magazine has named Chesapeake Urology Associates, a medical group based in Owings Mills with locations throughout greater Baltimore, to the annual Best Places to Work in Healthcare list.

Systems Alliance Hires Legg Mason IT Executive

Hunt Valley, MD--Systems Alliance, a Web and IT consulting firm based in Hunt Valley, has announced that Legg Mason IT executive Tom Shipley will join the company as vice president in January.

New Sign Production Shop Opens in Reisterstown

Reisterstown, MD--Organizations in the Reisterstown area have a new, local option for their signage and graphics needs: a SIGNARAMA store at 11630 Reisterstown Road.

A New License for Mid-Atlantic Gutters

Upperco, MD--Mid-Atlantic Gutters, Inc., of Upperco, has been awarded a license to sell and install the K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System® produced by K-Guard LLC, based in Columbus, Ohio.

Local Web/IT Firm Upgrades University's Online Presence

Image via WikipediaHunt Valley, MD--Systems Alliance, a firm that helps clients build, assess and optimize online properties, has launched a newly redesigned Web site for Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Upper Baltimore County Business Bulletin Nominated for 2011 Mobbie Award as Best Baltimore County News Blog

Image via WikipediaThe Upper Baltimore County Business Bulletin has been nominated for a 2011 Mobbie Award, in a competition sponsored by the Baltimore Sun to honor the best Maryland blogs.

Conducted annually since 2009, the competition includes awards for blogs and social media sites that are either operated by Marylanders or that focus topically or geographically on Maryland or areas within the state.

Sinclair Acquires Eight TV Stations in Seven Markets

Sinclair Broadcast Group, the television broadcast company headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, has announced an agreement to purchase the broadcast assets of Freedom Communications, owner and operator of eight television stations in seven markets.

Hamilton Federal Bank Wins Multiple Honors

In a banking world dominated by too-big-to-fail institutions, locally based Hamilton Federal is already noteworthy for having remained an independent community business for nearly a century.

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology Wins New Directions Award

Towson, MD--County Executive Kevin Kamenetz has honored EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, with the 2011 Baltimore County New Directions Award, which recognizes businesses that exemplify the quality and future direction of the county's business community.

UK Private Auto Sales Firm Opens Branch in Owings Mills

webuyanycar.com, a company based in the United Kingdom that assists consumers seeking to sell their used personal automobiles on the private market, has chosen Owings Mills, Maryland, as the location of one of its first branches in the U.S.

McCormick Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with Donation

Image via WikipediaSparks, MD--McCormick & Company based in Sparks, has presented a donation of $30,000 to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), for a scholarship fund supporting Latino students in the culinary arts. The company presented the donation at a community open house at the institute's San Antonio campus. 

Hunt Valley Payroll Provider Launches New Features

Hunt Valley, MD--Custom Payroll Services, an independent payroll provider based in Hunt Valley, has announced Dashboard Navigator, an enhancement to a set of product features designed to control, manage, and reduce labor costs.

Latman Interactive Launches Qach Arcade Game for Android

A character from Qach!, a game
now available from Latman Interactive
Inc, Hunt Valley, MD, on Google's
Android mobile phone platform.

Hunt Valley, MD--Latman Interactive Inc., a mobile game developer based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, in upper Baltimore County, has launched the Qach! (pronounced "catch") arcade game on the Android platform, giving players the opportunity to help duck residents of Quackville beat the geese, their arch nemeses. Players can download the game for 99 cents in the Android Market.

Qach! challenges players to catch and juggle an ever expanding variety of eggs thrown by the "evil" geese, according to Latman Interactive. Each of the eggs has unique properties and, if the player can keep them in the air long enough, they will hatch and help repopulate Quackville. Throughout the gameplay players can earn bonus coins, throw eggs into special nests and combine eggs into unique and fun combinations.