Legislative Agenda
2018 Legislative Forecast 

It may only be July, but it is never too early to start preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session. We are already hard at work advocating on your behalf and preparing for the Legislative Preview Breakfast this fall, but here is a list of our top legislative priorities from this year that we expect will be re-introduced in the next session and their status.
MD Cybersecurity Council Releases Biennial Report

The Maryland Cybersecurity Council just released its Biennial report highlighting legislation enacted to protect consumers and the development of a "Cybersecurity Breach Portal," a one-stop portal housing resources and best practices to help prevent and address cybersecurity infrastructure attacks.

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Howard County Has New Tax Credit Website

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman wants you to check out Tax Credit Central if you are a homeowner trying to figure out whether you are eligible for one of the county's residential tax credits and apply for it online.

Two More Candidates Jump Into Race for Howard County Council

Jon Weinstein, a Democrat running in District 1 and Greg Jennings, a Democrat from District 3 have both announced they are joining the race. That brings the total number of candidates up to 14, although only 11 have officially filed with the State Board of Elections. The three candidates below have announced they are running, but have not filed yet. A link to the Board of Elections site with the candidates who have filed is also below.

Opel Jones (D) - District 2 -  www.opeljones.com
Hiruy Hadgu (D) - District 3 - www.hiruyhadgu.com
Steve Hunt (D) - District 3 - stevehunt4hoco.com

Public Workshop for Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan

The Master Plan consultant team will share their initial data analysis, confirm input to date and seek additional input from participants.

July 11, 2017 - 7 - 9 p.m.
St. John's Parish Day School & Episcopal Church
  Chamber Member News
Welcome to our new members this week!
Happy Anniversary! The following organizations joined the HCCC this week in history!
  • The Arc of Howard County - 28 Year Anniversary
  • Community Foundation of Howard County - 28 Year Anniversary
  • Howard County Executive's Office - 27 Year Anniversary
  • Howard County Government - 27 Year Anniversary
  • Indigo Ink Digital Printing, Inc. - 10 Year Anniversary
  • AT&T Services, Inc. - 4 Year Anniversary
  • Coffee News Maryland - 3 Year Anniversary
  • The Hutt Company, LLC - 2 Year Anniversary
  • TapSnap 1199 - 1 Year Anniversary
  • PrecisionX, LLC - 1 Year Anniversary
2017 MD Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners

A big congratulations goes out to two of our members this morning! Mary Ann Scully from Howard Bank has been named the 2017 Maryland Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year and Angie Lienert from IntelliGenesis LLChas been named the 2017 Maryland Government Contracting Entrepreneur of the Year!
Goodbye Tomato Palace, Hello Live Music

Longtime lakefront staple, The Tomato Palace, has served their last bowl of pasta. The good news is, Clyde's Restaurant Group, has big plans in store for the space. The former Italian restaurant will be reborn as a live music venue.

Alta Wilde Lake 

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Alta Wilde Lake, a brand new apartment community.

July 26, 2017 - 3:30 p.m.
Alta Wilde Lake
5421 Lynx Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
Ribbon Cutting for SUBZERO Nitrogen Ice Cream

Join us for at Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the new SUBZERO Nitrogen Ice Cream at the Mall in Columbia!

July 26, 2017 - 4 - 5 p.m.
The Mall in Columbia
Upper Level across from Starbucks

Thank you to our new Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, the Better Business Bureau serving greater Maryland!
  Chamber News
We Are Hiring at the Chamber!

The Howard County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for our new Director of Membership.

We are looking for someone who networks, makes connections, builds relationships, and pursues opportunities to serve as our Director of Membership.

More information about the job opening can be found here. Come join the team of one of Howard County's most successful and dynamic business organizations!

Have you Booked Your Trip with the Howard County Chamber of Commerce to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Rome in October?


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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