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Your Weekly News & Updates - March 2, 2017
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Paid Leave Continues to Progress
HB001 (SB230) After passing its first reading in the House of Delegates Economic Matters Committee with a 14 - 9 vote last week, the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act also referred to as Paid Leave passed its second reading on the House Floor yesterday. The bill also had few major amendments despite a host of legislators proposing revisions to make the legislation more business palatable.
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Chamber Hosts Annual Lunch with Delegation
As has been the custom over the past several legislative sessions, members of the Howard County Chamber staff, legislative affairs committee, and board of directors joined members of the Howard County Legislative Delegation for a discussion of public policy over lunch in Annapolis. Delegates Atterbeary, Flanagan, Kittleman, and Turner discussed issues related to education, labor, transportation, and budget/finance.
In what was an extremely hectic day, we appreciate these four legislators for joining the Chamber in a discussion of issues.
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You are invited to join the 2017 Howard County Chamber of Commerce trip to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Rome in October!
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New Career Opportunity at
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce!
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking a part-time (25 hrs.) Communications Manager. This key position works in collaboration with Chamber staff and outside vendors to manage the organization's overall communications program.
Click here to visit the Chamber's Job Bank for a detailed job description.
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2017 Interactive Membership Directory
View the 2017 Howard County Chamber of Commerce interactive membership directory found on the homepage of our website under "About the Chamber". Discovers Howard County, connect with the Chamber, our members and much more!
Click here
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2017 Chamber Challenge
Do you love your chamber? Show your appreciation for all the support they give all the businesses in their area by "Voting" for your favorite Chamber of Commerce. The Chambers of Commerce who receive the most votes will receive a recognition award at our event on June 8, 2017.
Click here to Vote!
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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 info@howardchamber.com to join a Howard County Chamber of Commerce Committee today!
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Attention Attorneys in Private Practice in Maryland
The Daily Record is inviting attorneys in private practice in Maryland to participate in a brief quarterly survey of economic conditions that affect their practice and the overall economy. Participating in this survey will help us offer the legal community valuable insights into the state of the profession in Maryland. While the results of the survey will be shared with our subscribers, your identity will be kept confidential. Your honest feedback is critical to the success of our project.
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Howard Community College Spring 2017 Job Fair
The Spring 2017 Howard Community College Job Fair will be held
Friday, March 17 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Burrill Galleria of the Clark Library Building.
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Information Technology Recruitment
Sponsored by the Columbia Workforce Center Business Services Team
The Columbia Workforce Center is pleased to present our Information Technology Recruitment on Wednesday, March 29.
Join us from 10:00am-1:00pm. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for your company to meet new talent, interview potential employees, and receive numerous applications and résumés.
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Looking for Howard
County Government Procurement
Opportunities?
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CarneyKelehan attorney Sarah Dye named Maryland Rising Star
Sarah Dye, associate attorney with Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr LLP, was named to the 2017 Maryland Rising Stars list for the third year in a row by Super Lawyers, a rating service of lawyers who have attained peer recognition and professional achievement.
Click here to read more
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Strategic Alliance Partnership
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