Main Street Businesses Prepare for One-Year Anniversary of Flood

The Ellicott City Partnership has organized a Flood Anniversary Commemoration weekend to honor the losses and celebrate the triumphs that came from the July 30, 2016 Ellicott City Flood.

There will be a series of events throughout the weekend to allow people to remember the three lives lost, celebrate the resiliency of the community and thank people who volunteered during the recovery and continue to patronize the businesses on Main Street.

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Courtesy Howard County Office of Public Information
Courtesy Howard Co. Office of Public Information
Four Major Flood Mitigation Projects for Ellicott City Announced

We are just a couple of days away from the one-year anniversary of the deadly and devastating flood in Old Ellicott City, but County Executive Allan Kittleman wants people to know, that four major flood mitigation projects are in the works and the county is looking for partners at the state and national level to support the efforts. 

New Initiative Focused on Strengthening Columbia's Village Centers

Businesses in Columbia's Village Centers are about to get some additional help from the County.  The Columbia Village Centers Retail Development Program is launching to focus on retaining current businesses, recruiting complimentary businesses and assisting with branding, promotion and events.

The initiative comes out of a need identified in the Columbia Market Study, sponsored by Columbia Association, the Howard County Economic Development Authority and Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning.

Howard County Restaurant Weeks Are Here!

Howard County's Summer Restaurant Week kicked off Monday and 29 restaurants, including plenty of Chamber members, are offering special menus to celebrate. The 2017 Summer Restaurant Weeks end August 7th.

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Katie Fry Hester is Running for Maryland State Senate in District 9

No additional candidates have joined the race for Howard County Council this week, but Democrat Katie Fry Hester has registered with the State Board of Elections in the race for Maryland State Senate, District 9. Special thanks to Chamber member Scott Ewart for tipping us off with this   blog post.  

ELTA Chooses Howard County for New Cyber Innovation Center

ELTA North America, already headquartered in Annapolis Junction, is adding a Cyber Innovation Center to their Howard County location as a result of negotiations during Governor Larry Hogan's 2016 Trade Mission.

ELTA North America held it's grand opening at the new headquarters in Annapolis Junction in May when they also announced plans to add 50 new jobs.
MBE Program Goals & Subgoals Discussion Sessions

The Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs is hosting two public discussion sessions to get input from businesses about the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program's goals. A survey can also be taken online.

July 31, 2017 - 10 - 11:30 a.m. & 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Governor's Coordinating Offices
100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032

Howard County Equal Business Opportunity Commission Opportunities Session

The Howard County Equal Business Opportunity Commission (EBOC) will conduct a public hearing to give businesses owned by minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities an overview of the County's Equal Business Opportunity Program.

August 2, 2017 - 6 - 7 p.m.
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Room #6
Columbia, MD 21046

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  CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS
Welcome to our new members this week!
Happy Anniversary! 

The following organizations joined the HCCC this week in history! We couldn't do what we do without you!
  • Patuxent Valuation Group LLC - 13 Year Anniversary
  • The BWI Business Partnership, Inc. - 11 Year Anniversary
  • Waldon Studio Architects & Planners - 10 Year Anniversary
  • Highland Home Inspections - 9 Year Anniversary
  • Port Discovery Children's Museum - 9 Year Anniversary
  • Signarama Columbia - 8 Year Anniversary
  • The Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams Select Realtors - 7 Year Anniversary
  • Lee & Associates - 4 Year Anniversary
  • Optimum Performance Training Institute - 3 Year Anniversary
  • Seasons 52 - 3 Year Anniversary
Clothes Mentor Ribbon Cutting

Join Clothes Mentor for their Grand Opening with drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

August 10, 2017 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
8865 Stanford Blvd Suite 125
Columbia, MD 21045

Congratulations to Alta Wilde Lake & SubZero Nitrogen Ice Cream!

Yesterday was a big day for Columbia's business community with two great ribbon cutting ceremonies at Alta Wilde Lake and SubZero Nitrogen Ice Cream at the Mall in Columbia.  Chamber President Leonardo McClarty and County Executive Allan Kittleman were on hand for both events and got to take in the beautiful design and features at Alta Wilde Lake and the delicious Ice Cream at SubZero!

Thank you to our new Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, the Better Business Bureau serving greater Maryland!
  UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS



  CHAMBER UPDATE
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?


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