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Your Weekly News & Updates - June 8, 2017
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The Region's Top Technology Talent Turned Out for Cyber 8.0
Thank you to all of the sponsors, exhibitors, keynote speakers, moderators, panelists, cyber conference committee members, volunteers and attendees who made Cyber 8.0 a huge success this year!
Morning keynote speaker Curtis Dukes talked about everything from innovation to his predictions including the continued domination of mobility and the possibility of online voting. Then the conference broke into two tracks for the first time with dueling morning and afternoon sessions.
Richard "Dickie" George moderated Concurrent Session 1A focused on Developing an Insider Threat Program under NISPOM. George was joined by panelists Robert C. Smith, CISSP-ISSEP from Leidos, Brian Hubbard from Edwards Performance Solutions, Jennifer Scanlon from Innoplex, Jennifer Smith from Shulman Rogers and National Security Consultant Mary Griggs.
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On the other track
, Gary Merry of Deep Run Security moderated session 1B, focused on Protecting and Securi Data From Insider Threats. Merry was joined by panelists Jason Taule of FEI Systems, Ananta Hejeebu of Howard Tech Advisors and Melissa McCoy of Kaizen Approach.
Attendees were treated to a lively and informative lunch session where Tami Howie, President of the Maryland Tech Council, interviewed keynote Ron Gula, Managing Partner of Gula Tech Adventures.
Concurrent Session 2A focused on Partnering for Growth and Selling Out Through Private Equity, Venture Capital and Strategic Buyers, moderated by Greg Boucher of The Braff Group. Moss Amer of the Maryland Venture Fund, Jamie Benoit of FedData, Chris College of TCP Venture Capital, Ryan Corey of Cybrary and Ermis Sfakiyanudis of Trivalent talked all about funding. Panelists described some trends in the marketplace including too many "me too" companies without unique tactics of their own and from an investment prospective that leads to a lack of attractive early state companies to invest in.
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Session 2B, moderated by J. Thomas Sadowski, Vice Chancellor, Economic Development University System of Maryland, focused on How Government and Higher Education is Spurring Innovation. The Vice Chancellor was joined by COL Daniel Bennett, Ph.D., a Professor at West Point and part of the Army Cyber Institute, LTC Stoney Trent, Ph.D., Chief of Experimentation for Applied Research and Development in the U.S. Cyber Command, Stephen Auvil, SVP of Technology Transfer & Commercialization at TEDCO and Dr. Richard Forno, Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and Director, University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Lonny Anderson, Executive Vice President of Nobus, gave the afternoon keynote speech focusing on Technology Innovation to Prevent Insider Threats, and even though it was late in the day, the room was full of attendees eager to hear from Anderson.
The conference was a great success, and the best evidence of that success, is the fact that every speech and panel went over the alloted time. So many attendees were incredibly engaged and asked a lot of questions. We can't wait to get started planning Cyber 9.0!
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County Council Race for 2018 Election Already Heating Up
Six candidates have already officially filed with the State Board of Elections and three others have announced their candidacy for the Howard County Council.
Raj Kathuria (R), John Liao (R), Lisa Kim (R), Deb Jung (D), Keith Ohlinger (R) and David Yungmann (R) have all filed with the State Board of Elections according to the Board of Elections website.
Byron Macfarlane (D), Christiana Rigby (D) and Opel Jones (D) have all announced that they are running, but have not officially filed yet according to the State Board of Elections website. Each has announced their intention to run on their website. Links to websites and emails for each official and unofficial candidate are below.
Christiana Rigby (D) - District 3 -
Lisa Kim (R) - District 4 -
Deb Jung (D) - District 4 -
Byron Macfarlane (D) - District 4 -
David Yungmann (R) - District 5 -
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Deadline Approaching for Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The deadline to apply for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration is quickly approaching and County Executive Allan Kittleman wants to remind businesses affected by last year's historic flooding in Ellicott City to apply.
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Apprenticeship Employer Fair
Join employers, including Maryland DLLR, from across the region to learn how your organization can benefit from Apprenticeship Programs in IT, Cyber Security, and Digital & Social Media.
Alliance Technology Group Headquarters Office
7010 Hi Tech Drive, Hanover, MD 21076
June 20, 2017 -
1:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Governor's Office of Minority Affairs: Access to Capital Forum
Join the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs for an Access to Capital Forum designed to provide information from state and federal experts on different funding streams available to the small business community.
Governor's Coordinating Offices
1st Floor Conference Room,
100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032
June 27, 2017 -
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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George Davis new TEDCO CEO
George Davis has been tapped to become the new CEO of Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO) according to exclusive reporting from the Baltimore Business Journal.
Davis is described as a serial entrepreneur and investor who has been through every phase of the entrepreneurial life cycle. TEDCO has been searching for a new CEO for 14 months.
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Welcome to our new members!
(New Members As of the last 45 days)
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Edwards Performance Solutions Celebrates 20 Years
Edwards Performance Solutions is celebrating their 20th year as a Howard County based business. To mark the day, the company held an event for their 80 employees at their corporate headquarters in Elkridge.
Edwards Performance Solutions focuses on providing business solutions that drive better operational performance through Enterprise Management, Learning and Development, Knowledge Management and Cybersecurity Solutions.
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Area's First Indoor Therapy Riding Arena Set to Break Ground
Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center, Inc. is set to officially break ground on the area's only indoor sensory-sensitive therapy riding arena.
The indoor arena, once constructed, will serve the growing population of children and young adults diagnosed with autism and other sensory-processing challenges.
3750 Shady Lane,
Glenwood, MD 21738
June 10, 2017 -
4 p.m.
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HopeWorks of Howard County in Need of Donations
HopeWorks of Howard County, a center providing critical services to families affected by domestic violence, is in need of items to fill their pantry which supplies women, children and men in our community affected by domestic violence.
Current acute needs include: granola bars, crackers, goldfish crackers, sugar, creamer, coffee, juice boxes, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, baby wipes, diapers, laundry detergent, pop-top canned goods (e.g. ravioli), boxed microwave meals, mac-n-cheese and spaghetti-Os.
Other urgent needs include: grocery store gift cards, gas gift cards, hand soap, rice, peanut butter and jelly and full-size body care products.
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Recharge Ribbon Cutting and Meet & Greet
Join the Chamber for a meet and greet at Recharge!
Enjoy free food, a ping pong tournament and a tour of the space which includes physiotherapy, HoCoCrossfit and Mindfulness.
5136 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
June 8, 2017 -
4 - 5 p.m.
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Breakout Ribbon Cutting
Open for Adventure? Check out Breakout Games, Columbia, at their opening and ribbon cutting ceremony!
Breakout Games, Columbia, is offering complimentary games and refreshments at the opening.
8661 Robert Fulton Dr., Suite 110,
Columbia, MD 21046
June 15, 2017 -
4 - 6 p.m.
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Leadership Howard County is Looking for Nonprofit or Government Organizations in Need of Help
Leadership Howard County (LHC) is looking for nonprofit or government entities that have projects or issues to tackle, but don't have the time, staff or expertise they need.
Small teams of Leadership Premier participants work together to research, create a plan or propose a creative solution to a problem identified by a local nonprofit.
You can learn more by attending one of their information sessions.
Loyola University Maryland's Columbia Campus
June 15, 2017 - 8:30 a.m.
or
June 19, 2017 - 4 p.m.
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You Are Invited to The Longest Table!
The first of its kind in the state, The Longest Table is an idea to build new relationships and talk about the future of our community.
Share a meal and conversation with someone you don't know, exchange stories about life in Howard County, and discover both common ground and new ideas. The dialogue starts when you come to the table.
The Longest Table provides the dinner; you provide the conversation.
Howard Community College
June 28, 2017 -
6 - 8 p.m.
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We Are Hiring at the Chamber!
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for two job openings.
We are looking for an organized and conscientious administrative professional with excellent communication skills to serve as a part-time Office Administrator.
We are also looking for someone who networks, makes connections, builds relationships, and pursues opportunities to serve as our Director of Membership.
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Have you Booked Your Trip with the Howard County Chamber of Commerce
to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Rome in October?
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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 [email protected] to join a Howard County Chamber of Commerce Committee today!
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Howard County Public School System's Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to Speak at September Chamber Member Luncheon
We are thrilled to announce that the Interim Superintendent of Howard County Public School System, Dr. Michael Martirano, will be speaking at our Howard County 2017 State of the School System Address in September.
Save the Date for September 14th!
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
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County Government Procurement
Opportunities?
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