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The Business Alliance of Charles County (BACC) is proud and excited to announce the election of Mr. Wayne Magoon as Chairman of the Board for 2012.  Wayne is co-owner of Beacon Printing, Inc. in Waldorf, a veteran-owned company with a strong reputation for community service and Charles County Chamber of Commerce 2011 Reed W. McDonagh Memorial Business of the Year. 

Mr. Magoon, a retired United States Air Force veteran, has remained entrenched in the Charles County community on a number of levels for many years.  His resume includes Past President of both the Waldorf Lions Club and the Waldorf Lions Club Foundation, and he currently serves as President of Lions Camp Merrick, a camp located on 320 acres in Nanjamoy, providing unlimited opportunities for deaf, blind and diabetic children.

Wayne also serves as a member of the Charles County Liquor Board, as a Life Member of Charles County Crime Solvers and as a Community Judge for Teen Court.  His eight years as co-owner of Beacon Printing and his tireless service to our community have provided Wayne with the experience and leadership essential to the representation of the Business Alliance of Charles County, whose purpose is to develop, foster and grow the commercial, professional and general business interests of Charles County, and to promote the civic interests and general welfare of the county and the surrounding areas.  The BACC promotes a business environment that sustains economic vitality, encourages economic growth and development and enhances the appeal to locate, conduct and grow businesses in Charles County by advocating good business practices and community involvement.

Wayne commented that he “is honored to accept the position, and is dedicated to leading the Business Alliance in its mission to preserve, protect and promote the success of business and community through leadership, education, advocacy and service.”

portrait of Wayne Magoon © Irving Harris Photography

Erica Mitrano, reporter for the Maryland Independent, joined us at the Hilton Garden Inn on December 13, 2011 for the Business Alliance of Charles County Kick-Off Celebration.

We really don't think of ourselves as "rivals" but if you read past the headline in today's Maryland Independent, you'll learn we are committed to the success of local businesses.

Message from the President/CEO, Ken Gould:

The Business Alliance of Charles County was created to offer its members and the community every opportunity available to enhance the quality of life in Charles County through leadership, education, advocacy and service.  The Alliance offers monthly networking opportunities, legislative representation at the local, state and federal levels, educational seminars, interactive discussion groups and more.

The BACC is a membership organization led by its members, for its members.  The Board of Directors and Staff remain accountable to the membership and the ongoing mission and goals of the organization will continue to be guided by member needs and input.  “Success through Service” is not simply a catchy tagline, but a summation of the core of the mission to serve the needs of Alliance members and the surrounding communities.

Business Alliance membership alone will offer a number of benefits, but active participation in Alliance-sponsored events and sponsorship opportunities will enhance those benefits and the probability of success.  Active volunteerism, the essence of the organization, increases the Alliance’s positive influence in the community and the return on individual investment.  Work your Business Alliance membership and it will work for you.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and your business, and offer our commitment to your ongoing success.