November 2, 2017
  CHAMBER NEWS
Fall Open House a Huge Success

Thank you for helping us make our Fall Open House at our new office a great afternoon! We were so happy to be joined by dozens of our amazing members, Board of Directors, ambassadors and our generous sponsors. The Open House was sponsored by Training by Design, Inc. and food was provided by Rich's Blues & BBQ, Seasons 52 and Edible Arrangements!

We are also excited to be able to show off our new sign, featuring our new logo, and show everyone around the new office. It's always nice to get a chance to talk with our great members and we can't wait to see everyone again at our upcoming events!
2017 Jingle Mingle Location Reveal

The Jingle Mingle Committee has been hard at work for a while now, planning this year's holiday party, but now it's finally time to share some of that work with all our members! We are happy to announce that the 2017 Jingle Mingle Holiday Party  will be held at the new 
Residences at Annapolis Junction, Thursday, December 14th

We can't reveal too many details about the party just yet, but it's going to be a fantastic and festive night! You can register anytime here, but there are also still a few sponsorship opportunities available for this can't miss night! This is the only night of the year where you can become a sponsor for as little as   $250, getting your brand some major exposure
! Thank you to Offit Kurman, The RMR Group, KatzAbosch and Training by Design, Inc.  for signing on early as sponsors helping us get the party started!
Millenium Marketing Solutions  is also our official graphic design sponsor again this year! 

For more information on sponsorship opportunities call Kristi Simon at 410-730-4111 or email her at  [email protected] .
  UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

  LEGISLATIVE ACTION UPDATE
Howard County Economic Opportunity and Prosperity Task Force Has First Meeting

The Howard County Economic Opportunity and Prosperity Task Force had it's first meeting this Monday, called to order by the Task Forces' Co-Chairperson, and Chamber President/CEO, Leonardo McClarty. Councilman Jon Weinstein then described the purpose of the Task Force and what the expectations are. The Task Force was created to identify and study policies, programs, and potential legislation to facilitate economic growth and increase economic opportunities for individuals, businesses and organizations in Howard County, and to make recommendations to the Howard County Council and Howard County Executive. The full Task Force will meet every other month going forward, and the three subcommittees will meet during the other months. The goal is to formulate preliminary recommendations by the early fall of 2018.
  IN THE LOOP
Howard County Selected as Location for North American HQ for BTS Bioenergy

The Howard County Economic Development Authority and Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman joined officials from BTS Bioenergy today in Verona, Italy to announce the establishment of the company's North American headquarters and the planned development of two bio-digestions recycling facilities in Howard County.

Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan Evening Workshop

Join Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman and the Department of Planning and Zoning for two workshops where you can weigh in on options for the Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan.

November 14, 2017 - 6:30 p.m.
St. John's Parish Day School

November 15, 2017 - 1 p.m.
Roger Carter Community Center

Members Wanted for Howard County's Commission for Women

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman is looking for applicants for the Commission for Women. The committee, comprised of twelve members, helps promote the economic, social and political equality of women in Howard County. Applications can be submitted to the County Executive for approval up until November 10th.

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
Columbia, MD 20145

 CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS
Celebrate Our Community's Veterans at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront

Join Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, the Columbia Association and the President of the Howard County Veterans Foundation for a celebration of our community's veterans at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront next Friday, November 10th from Noon to 1 p.m. 
Blossoms of Hope Planting 100 Pink Trees in Downtown Columbia

Instead of setting out Halloween candy Tuesday afternoon, the Howard Hughes Corporation and Blossoms of Hope were out planting the first of 100 trees that will line the streets along the Merriweather District. The planting is the first initiative of a partnership between the Howard Hughes Corporation and Blossoms of Hope, and proceeds from the trees will help to benefit the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center and other local charities. The trees were planted by Howard EcoWorks, a Howard County nonprofit.


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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