Despite being one of the most talked about pieces of legislation this session, activity has seemingly slowed down on HB001 (SB230). The Chamber continues to monitor discussions and will continue to provide weekly updates.
Days after being added to the Senate Finance Committee agenda, SB1192 was pulled from the hearing scheduled. This legislation would have increased unemployment insurance premiums by codifying existing labor regulations for independent contractors.
Howard County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Update
As legislative issues of importance to the business community are considered at the state and local level, the Chamber will keep its members informed with Legislative Updates. View the latest Tracking List of Bills Being Considered in Annapolis and the 2017 Howard County General Assembly members and their respective committee assignments. Click here to view updates
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.
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!
Show your support for the Chamber and get your company noticed. The Business Monthly team has created a generous pricing structure for advertising in all sizes. This pull-out section will be featured in The Business Monthly in May, and will be filled with membership news, pictures and updates on all the Chamber is doing to advance the growth and success of local business, and some exciting features about new things on the horizon. More than 75,000 members of the business community throughout the region will see this special section which will be used to promote the Chamber for an entire year.
The global B2C e-commerce market for shipments crossing borders is expected to grow from $400 billion today to a total global volume of $1 trillion in 2020, according to Accenture and AliResearch. Additionally, it is expected that one billion people will shop online and across borders by 2020, with the US being the most popular origin for 25% of consumers worldwide. Very few other sectors of commerce provide such a promising outlook. Bottom line: E-commerce affects nearly every industry sector. 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.
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.
West County - March 30, at 7 p.m. Gary J. Arthur Community Center, Cooksville
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