Your Weekly News & Updates - November 10, 2016
  Legislative
Small Businesses: Let the Fed Know! Credit Survey.

Federal Reserve Bank has launched a survey to track potential finance issues affecting small businesses, and bring them to the attention of service providers and policymakers. If we get enough responses, we'll get the results! 
Howard County Council approves
historic  overhaul for downtown Columbia development

The Howard County Council approved a major $90 million public financing deal and affordable housing plan that will guide development over the next 40 years. 
  Information
Howard County Welcome Center to Reopen 

Monday, November 14, 2016   10 a.m. 
8267 Main Street, Old Ellicott City  

Howard County Tourism & Promotion is excited to announce that the Howard County Welcome Center is reopening.This is the first time the Welcome Center has opened since the devastating flood that occurred on July 31. For more information on the planned events and open businesses in Old Ellicott City visit EllicottCityHolidays.com.
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  Chamber News 
Please take our Economic Survey
Your opinion matters!
Here's your chance to tell us where you think the economy of your region and your industry,is heading in 2017. Just as you want to know what other business are doing, they want to learn from you. We will present the results of this survey at our Economic Forecast Breakfast on December 1. Take me to the economic survey!
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Peer Advisory Board Starting in January!

Designed exclusively for members of the Chamber with 10-100 full time employees, this program provides owners, principals or partners with the tools, skills and perspectives to reach their personal and professional goals. 90-day program to invigorate you and your business. Reserve your spot now!   Find out more here.
 
Electronic Certificates of Origin

The Chamber is now offering a time-saving process for receiving your Certificates of Origin for exporting your products. Create, submit, and print electronically certified documents right at your desk.    Find out more here.
 
Chamber Circle of Champion Sponsorships
As you prepare for the upcoming year, we hope that the Howard County Chamber is included in your firm's 2017 business development plans. It is a new day in Howard County and we are positioned for success. Support us and let us take your business higher.   

 
Upcoming Events

November 16 - Salute to Veterans Luncheon
November 17 - Coffee with the President
December 1 - Economic Forecast Breakfast with Anirban Basu
December 6 - GovConnects Business Learning & Growth Series:
"Overcoming the Challenges of Moving from Sub-contractor to Prime"
December 8 - Holiday Party Jingle Mingle
Circle of Champion Sponsors

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