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Happy Thanksgiving from the Chamber!
Our offices are closed today and tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday, but we couldn't let the day pass without letting you, our members, know how thankful we are for your support. None of what we do would be possible without an outstanding base of engaged members!
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION UPDATE
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Tickets Going Fast for our 2018 Legislative Preview Breakfast Next Wednesday
Today, you are likely enjoying time with family and a good meal, but come Monday, it's back to business. For the Chamber, that means final preparations for our 2018 Legislative Preview Breakfast.
We take our role as the voice of business for Howard County very seriously, and events like the Legislative Preview Breakfast are essential to our advocacy efforts. We strongly encourage you to register for the breakfast to stay informed about key legislation that will have a real impact on your business.
If you want to be among the first members of Howard County's business community to hear about the Chamber's advocacy plans for 2018, you will want a seat at the 2018 Legislative Preview Breakfast. Attendees will also hear about what the 2018 Legislative Session will look like straight from Howard County's elected officials and business leaders.
REGISTER for the 2018 Legislative Preview Breakfast today!
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Make Your Voices Heard By Testifying at Upcoming Public Hearing on Local Bills
The Howard County Delegation of the Maryland General Assembly, chaired by Senator Guy Guzzone and Delegate Eric Ebersole, will hear testimony from the public on drafted local bills at a public hearing the evening of our 2018 Legislative Preview Breakfast.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 7:30 p.m.
Banneker Room, George Howard Building
3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD
The 2018 legislative session will begin on January 10, 2018
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2018 Annual Partnerships & Event Sponsorships Now Available!
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We have a new office, a new look, and now we're launching a new approach to our annual Chamber sponsorship opportunities! We have streamlined our offerings for 2018 to give you, our members, annual partnership packages and event sponsorship packages that are clearer and will help you ensure your business is getting the most out of your investment with the Chamber.
Thank you to
Columbia Association,
Creatrix,
The Howard Hughes Corporation and
KCI Technologies who have just signed on as our first Annual Partners for 2018!
For more information about our new
2018 Guide to Annual Partnerships, you can call Chamber President/CEO Leonardo McClarty at
410-730-4111 x107 or email him at
[email protected].
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Great Turnout for Last Member Orientation of 2017
Thank you to all of our amazing ambassadors, new members and staff who made last night's Member Orientation a huge success! We love the opportunity to share about the many benefits of Chamber membership with our members and get to know them at the same time! We look forward to seeing all our new members at our upcoming events!
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Red Branch Road Could Become Home to Craft Brewery
According to the Baltimore Business Journal, a Washington, D.C. based partnership has purchased three office buildings on Red Branch Road in Columbia, one of which will likely be home to a local craft brewery.
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#ShopSmall in Howard County on Small Business Saturday
You might have plans to shop some big box stores on Black Friday or snag some online deals on Cyber Monday, but don't forget to #ShopSmall right here in Howard County this Saturday, November 25th. For more information about Small Business Saturday and which local businesses are participating in your neighborhood check out
#ShopSmall,
#SmallBizSat and
#BuyLocalMD or click
here
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Share Your Experiences with the Federal Reserve Banks' Small Business Credit Survey
The Chamber has partnered with the Federal Reserve on a Small Business Credit Survey for both pre-start and existing businesses to help business service providers and lenders understand real-time business conditions.
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Howard County Planning & Zoning Columbia Stakeholder Meeting
Clarion Associates will present their current assessment for Columbia residents, businesses and property owners that will focus on zoning in Columbia.
November 28, 2017 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Health Sciences Building First Floor
Howard Community College
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Free Military Corps Career Connect Information Session
The Ft. Meade Alliance is sponsoring a free information session from Military Corps Career Connect to support employment opportunities for transitioning service members, military spouses and non-retiree veterans that have separated in the last four years.
November 30, 2017 - 8 - 10 a.m.
2691 Technology Drive
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
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HCC Fall 2017 Entrepreneurial Celebration
Howard Community College's Center for Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence is holding a Fall 2017 Entrepreneurial Celebration featuring the Rocket Marketing Competition.
December 5, 2017 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Howard Community College
The Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall, 4th Floor
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Open Enrollment Information Session to be Held in Howard County
Starting November 1st, you can apply for a 2018 health or dental plan, or change your current coverage. Maryland Health Connection is providing an information session in Howard County this December.
December 9, 2017 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Boulevard
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Tenable Announces New Headquarters in Downtown Columbia
Officials from Tenable, The Howard Hughes Corporation and Governor Larry Hogan have just announced that Tenable, a cybersecurity software company, will be expanding into a new 150,000 square foot headquarters in the Merriweather District in Downtown Columbia.
John DeWolf, Executive Vice President of The Howard Hughes Corporation says "Tenable is an ideal tech-sector anchor that aligns with our innovative vision for Downtown Columbia and our community-centered approach to business."
Tenable is expected to move into the new 150,000 square foot space in 2019.
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Ribbon Cutting for The Residences at Annapolis Junction
They are the hosts of our Jingle Mingle Holiday Party next month, but if you just can't wait to get a glimpse of the place, here's your chance! Join Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman and Howard County Chamber President Leonardo McClarty as a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Residences at Annapolis Junction.
November 27, 2017 - 10:30 a.m.
10125 Junction Drive
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Ribbon Cutting for Carbiz
Join us to help celebrate the grand opening & ribbon cutting of one of our newest members, Carbiz!
December 1, 2017 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(Ribbon Cutting at 12:30 p.m.)
8751 Freestate Drive, #100
Laurel, MD
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Thank you to the Better Business Bureau serving Greater Maryland for their sponsorship of our Ribbon Cutting events!
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Join a Committee at the Howard County Chamber of Commerce
Interested in getting more involved with the Chamber?
Sign up today for any of the following committees:
- Ambassadors
- GovConnects
- Holiday Party
- Legislative
- Membership
- Signature Events
- YPN
Contact [email protected] to join a Howard County Chamber of Commerce Committee today!
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