Your Weekly News & Updates - December 15, 2016
  Legislative
Three bills compete to change Howard County school board structure

The structure of Howard County's school board could change as state lawmakers propose three competing plans to how school board members are elected.
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Hogan, Md. lawmakers to collide over transportation law

An effort to repeal a recently enacted law that requires the state to score and rank local transportation projects will be part of Gov. Larry Hogan's legislative package when the 2017 session begins in less than a month.
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  Chamber News 
Apply to win an SBA Award

The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Baltimore District Office is accepting  nominations for the successful small business  person who might become  Maryland's 2017
"Small Business Person of the Year".


 
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

January 4, 2017 - YPN Mixer at One Merriweather, hosted by The Howard Hughes Corporation 
January 19, 2017 - Member Lunch
January 24, 2017 - Member Orientation
January 25, 2017 - GovConnects BizBreakfast
  Information
Major overhaul of state contracting proposed, along with hundreds
of changes to regulations

The Hogan administration has unveiled a major overhaul of how billions in state contracts are bid and awarded, along with a revamping of hundreds of regulations designed to making doing business in Maryland easier.

Howard County Public Schools Ranks #1

The 2017 Best School Districts in Maryland rankings give HCPSS an overall grade of A+ and rank Howard County public schools #1 for "Best School Districts in Maryland," #1 for "Districts with the Best Teachers," #1 for "Best Places to Teach in Maryland," #1 for "Safest School District in the Baltimore Metro," and #1 in "Best School Districts for Athletes in Maryland" among Maryland's 24 public school systems. Click here to read more 
Making Maryland Great for Veterans & Military Retirees - Business

Did you know that Maryland is rated as the 18th best state for Veterans and the 29th best state for Military Retirees? Why aren't we among the Top Ten?Help by providing feedback to assist in assessing the issue, enabling proposal of viable solutions that will result in Maryland being rated among the Top Ten States for Veterans and Military Retirees.

New Howard County Food Bank Now Open
9385 Gerwig Lane, Suite J Columbia, MD 21046

Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), a non-profit organization that provides vital services to residents in need is now accepting donations in the new location.

Looking for Howard  County Government Procurement 
Opportunities? 
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  Membership News
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(As of the last 45 days)
LAST CHANCE!
Merriweather Commemorative Stage Showpiece
  
Commemorate a piece of music history with an authentic piece of stage handcrafted by a local artisan. The authentic piece of stage is mounted on top of a custom matting featuring a photo from a 1984 Grateful Dead concert. The text overlay features artists who have graced the stage over the past 49 years. The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity. They are being offered at $149.00 each, quantities limited.

If you have any questions or want to confirm availability, please call 410-715-5550
or email info@merriweathermusic.com.
 
            
 

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