Your Weekly News & Updates - March 16, 2017
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House and Senate at Odds over Paid Leave, Governor Promises Veto
HB001 (SB230) After passing the House of Delegates, the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act has been delayed in the Senate. While the House version calls for seven days of leave, the Senate's would decrease the number to five. The Senate has also made modifications for seasonal workers. If this is to pass, both chambers must reach agreement. Regardless, the Governor has already stated his intent to veto calling the legislation, "business killers." Stay tuned as a vote is expected as soon as Thursday, March 16.
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Chamber Presents Written Testimony on Fair Scheduling, Wages,
and Benefits
Fair Scheduling legislation has been introduced once again. This legislation was brought forth last year and received an unfavorable in committee. In HB1614 (SB1116)and HB1615 (SB1145), employers would be required to post job schedules within certain timeframes. The Chamber is extremely concerned about the negative effects this bill would have on business as it would limit employer flexibility and cause undue punitive damages.
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Hudson Coastal Raw Bar & Grille Ribbon Cutting and Open House
1181 West Marketplace Fulton, MD
Enjoy wine and beer from Hudson Coastal Raw Bar & Grille seasonal selection, oyster tasting and appetizers!
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Ribbon cutting at 4:15 p.m.
For more information Call Tricia Hudson 240-280-8640 or
info@hudsoncoastal.com
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Development Regulations Assessment Community Engagement Meetings
Howard County is in the very early stages of reviewing and modernizing our development regulations. The first phase includes public input sessions and technical analysis to evaluate the zoning code, as well as regulations, policies and manuals, related to land development.
County Executive Allan H. Kittleman will introduce the project and make announcements at the first meeting at Howard Community College.
Central County - March 28, at 7 p.m. Howard County Community College, Columbia Health Sciences Building, first floor
East County - March 29, at 7 p.m. North Laurel Community Center, Laurel
West County - March 30, at 7 p.m. Gary J. Arthur Community Center, Cooksville
For more information email knorman@howardcountymd.gov or call 410-313-2350
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Get Active Howard County!
Join the Chamber and our community partners in promoting wellness for your employees and their families. It all starts with the community-wide kick-off event on
Saturday, March 18 at Centennial Park (Pavillion H).
Get Active Howard County is a
FREE community-wide wellness initiative to help your employees to live a healthier lifestyle!
Click here for the
Employer Tool Kit;
Watch the informative short clip on
How to set up your team.
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Howard County Early Education Action Group
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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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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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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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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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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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