SURETY BONDS & THE BARBOUR GROUP
Benefits of choosing The Barbour Group
- We don't gloss over problems, rather we take a no-nonsense approach to overcoming business challenges.
- We take a positive approach to our work and share a love for the contracting industry.
- We consistently out-work our competitors.
- We are passionate about helping you grow your business in the RIGHT direction.
- We are pioneers in breaking down bonding barriers for small business.
- We eliminate uncertainty in the surety bond approval process.
Domestic & International Capabilities
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“Karen Barbour is the hardest working broker in the bond business.”
Charles Eaton, Director of Corporate Diversity, Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
“The Barbour Group has demonstrated the courage and business backbone to benefit other small business contractors who have found in The Barbour Group the knowledge needed to compete.”
U.S. Representative Roscoe Bartlett. Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee |
Founded in 2002, March 4, 2009 marked seven years of outstanding service to the construction industry. The Barbour Group services the surety needs of a wide range of construction clientele, from startups to companies with annual gross revenues in excess of $100,000,000.
Products & Services
- Secure bonding credit for all types of contractors.
- Evaluate and restructure financial statements to groom contractors for larger bonding capacity.
- Provide business and risk management consultation to contractors.
- Conduct company risk assessment for major liability insurance and property insurance exposures.
Corporate Awards & Recognition
- Future 50, SmartCEO Magazine (2010)
- Professional Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional Women (2009/2010)
- Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ (2009)
- Minority Business Enterprise of the Year>, Maryland Washington Minority Contractors’ Association, Inc. (MWMCA) (2009)
- Inc. 5000, #1264, Inc. Magazine (2009)
- Maryland Small Business Person of the Year, U.S. Small Business Administration (2008)
- Inc. 5000, #2234, Inc. Magazine (2008)
- Leadership Maryland, Class of 2008
- Top 100 MBE, State of Maryland (2008, 2006)
- Small Business of the Year, Maryland Small Business Development Network (2008)
- Professional Service Contractor of the Year, American Minority Contractor’s and Business Association, Inc. (2008)
- Business Achievement Award, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2008)
- Bridging the Gap Achievement Award, Greater Baltimore Committee (2007)
- Person of the Year, Minority Building Industry Association (2006)
2009 MWMCA Award Recipients - Pictured (from left to right): Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Hilton Smith, Sr. VP, Turner Construction Co., Karen A. Sweeney, VP, Turner Construction Co., John Dinkel, Publisher, Baltimore Business Journal, Katie Knowlin, Montgomery County Economic Development, Wayne Frazier, President, MWMCA, Karen Barbour, President, The Barbour Group, LLC, John D. Porcari, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Transportation.
States of Operation
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Washington, D.C.
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Louisiana
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- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
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- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
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For immediate assistance contact Karen Barbour, President, at (410) 876-9610 or email karen@thebarbourgroup.com.
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I completely trust The Barbour Group. They are aggressive in meeting my business needs and eliminate uncertainty at every step in the surety bond approval process.
