The Bel Air Brief 2026 Partners

Carl’s Garage Door Service

Three-generation garage door experts serving Harford, Baltimore, Cecil and surrounding Maryland communities since 1965. As a family-owned and operated company, Carl’s provides sales, installation, repair and maintenance of residential and commercial overhead garage doors, electric openers, entry doors and more, backed by certifications like Clopay Master Authorized Dealer, LiftMaster Certified Safety Check Dealer, IDEA accreditation, and an A+ BBB rating.

Call (410) 557-8700 or click below for a free estimate and dependable door service.

Paul Applegate, Financial Advisor
Edward Jones, Member of SIPC

Based in Aberdeen, Paul Applegate helps Harford County residents feel more confident about their financial future through clear, personalized guidance. He works with anyone unsure about their retirement plan, navigating a job change, or simply looking for honest answers to their financial questions. Paul offers no-cost, no-obligation consultations and retirement check-ups, making it easy for locals to get the support they need.

Call 410-939-5270 or click below to schedule a free retirement check-up with Paul Applegate

Chesapeake Carpet & Flooring

Local flooring specialists serving Bel Air and Harford County with a wide selection of carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, tile, laminate, and custom flooring solutions, plus full installation and refinishing services and convenient shop-at-home estimates. With decades of experience helping homeowners and businesses bring their flooring visions to life and strong customer recommendations for quality work and service, they make upgrading your floors easy and personalized.

Call (443) 560-0915 or click below to schedule a free estimate and see their full product lineup.

Shannon's Pretty Paws Pet Grooming

Where pets get pampered, not just groomed. Based in Edgewood, MD, we provide safe, gentle grooming for dogs and cats — from full grooms to walk-in nail trims. Every pet is treated like family in our calm, caring environment. Located at [location info needed].

Call (443) 409-2830 or click below to schedule a grooming service.

Fresh Start Furnishings

Fresh Start Furnishings is Harford County’s only furniture bank, providing essential furniture and home goods for free to individuals and families transitioning from crisis. Since 2016, the organization has furnished thousands of homes through community donations and volunteer support. Fresh Start is committed to ensuring every household has the dignity, comfort, and stability that only a furnished home provides.

Click below for more information about furniture poverty, Fresh Start’s impact, or the Decade of Making a Difference Campaign.

Hardiman Marketing

Based in Bel Air, Hardiman Marketing helps local businesses stand out online through branding, storytelling, and creativity. Led by founder Madison Hardiman, the team specializes in social media management, photography, and video production — helping small businesses build an online presence and spending more time doing what they love.

Click below to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call.

The Screaming Bean Cafe

A local business committed to making a difference where it matters most, always donating a percentage of monthly profits to local charities that serve veterans, families, and those in need in Harford County. Located at 3700 Churchville Road in Aberdeen & 6617 Aberdeen Drive Newburg in Marriott Ground.

Click below to check out the menu now or call 443-436-8821.