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It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing on August 31, 2025, of Donna Wilner, Savage Mill’s long-time CFO, tireless advocate, and friend.

Beginning with the Mill’s early transformation from a former cotton mill to the vibrant community it is today, she poured her energy and vision into shaping this place, knowing these historic buildings inside and out and guiding them through decades of change and growth. For 38 years, she was at the heart of Savage Mill, helping to build and strengthen our community with her expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment. Known for her sharp insight, creative problem-solving, and ability to get things done with efficiency and wit, she was deeply respected by colleagues, tenants, and the broader community alike.

Her legacy is woven into the very fabric of the Mill. The community of small businesses, creativity, and connection that thrives here today stands as a testament to her vision and determination.

For funeral arrangements, please see link in bio.

Just before the Labor Day weekend, the Maryland Women`s Business Center and its cohort of budding small business owners gathered to mark the one-year anniversary of its Shop Local program here at Savage Mill. To-date, they`ve provided business counseling, storefront experience, and training to over a dozen women who`ve launched their businesses from our incubator space. @hocogovexec and @howardcountyeda joined us in celebrating the success already achieved and the foundation built for future small business growth!
#MWBCShopLocal #SavageMill #HowardCounty

Welcome to our newest tenant, The Bonnie Wee Bookstore (@bonnweebooks), a tastefully decorated space full of used books and vinyl records. Owners Candice and Brian Mumpower reveled in the literary theme of this month`s Girls Night Out! Check out our conversation with them and stop by this weekend to say Hi:
https://www.savagemill.com/the-bonnie-wee-bookstore-a-cozy-literary-getaway-for-all-ages/

🎉 We’re OPEN on Labor Day! 🎉
Come spend your holiday exploring Savage Mill this Monday. From shopping and dining to discovering hidden treasures, make the most of your long weekend with us!

#SavageMill #LaborDay #ShopLocal

🎉 10 Years at the Mill 🎉

Congratulations to Leona’s Sewing Studio on celebrating a decade at Savage Mill. For 10 years, Leona has shared her incredible talent and passion for sewing with our community, teaching everyone from kids to seasoned creators, and inspiring countless makers along the way.

Here’s to many more years of creativity, community, and stitched together memories at the Mill 🧵✨

We enjoyed having Bollman Bridge Elementary School`s reading specialist Zakia Small join us for last Thursday`s Girls Night Out. She collected books from almost 50 generous donors to get the new school year off to a great start!
#BookDrive

We are almost ready for you! Come join us tonight for Girls Night Out starting at 4pm!

Wondering about parking at this Thursday`s Girls Night Out at Savage Mill? We`ve got you covered with 3 lots - the Little Lot, Big Lot, and Overflow Lot. Here`s to a night "for the books"!

🎉 Our Grand Prize Purse is HERE! 🎉
Girls Night Out is happening next Thursday, August 14th, and you don’t want to miss it.
Play our bingo for your chance to win, plus sip some wine and shop the night away until 8pm!

August is back-to-school season, and what better way to contribute during our literary-themed August 14 Girls Night Out at Savage Mill than with a children`s book drive? Drop off your donation of new fiction or non-fiction books for grades K-5 and enter to win a fun raffle prize! The books we collect will be distributed to students at our neighboring partner school, Bollman Bridge Elementary.