Office Move Update, Local Recruitment Events & A Chance to Win $10k in Seed Funding

September 7, 2017

CHAMBER UPDATES

We've Moved!!!

The Howard County Chamber is now officially located at 6240 Old Dobbin Lane in Suite 110!

Thank you to Board Chair Jeff Agnor, Howard Tech Advisors, HoCo Haulers and Perry Moving & Storage for helping make the transition as smooth as possible. We also owe a big thank you to Sandy Spring Bank, Sparksoft and MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate for helping us fill the new space with furniture, cubicles and a new television!

We'll be sharing details about our upcoming Open House soon!

YPN Mixer at Breakout Games Columbia Recap

Last night's Young Professionals Network Mixer at Breakout Games Columbia was a huge success! Thank you to our awesome hosts at Breakout Games, including Adam Walker, and thank you to Joe Barbera and Aida Bistro & Wine Bar for providing the food and drinks!

For more information about the Young Professionals Network, click here.

The Business Monthly Will Be Contacting You for our 2018 Business Resource Guide & Member Directory

As part of our ongoing rebranding process, the Chamber has once again teamed up with the incredible people at The Business Monthly to produce our 2018 Business Resource Guide and Member Directory .

You will notice a few changes this year, but one thing that hasn't changed, is that you will still be contacted by The Business Monthly team over the next month to verify your directory listing information. They will also be offering you the opportunity to upgrade to an enhanced listing and even take advantage of the exposure the publication will provide by purchasing an ad. If you want to guarantee an advertising spot in this year's Directory, contact The Business Monthly team at 410-740-7300.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Columbia Workforce Center Holding Protective Services Recruitment Event

Meet with some of the area's top Security and Protective Services agencies. Opportunities range from entry-level through senior-level professionals.

September 20, 2017 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Columbia Workforce Center

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Maryland Cyber Day Marketplace

The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) and the BBB are presenting a one-day event for Maryland Cybersecurity providers and buyers.

October 10, 2017 - 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Columbus Center

700 E. Pratt St.

Baltimore, MD 21224

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CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS

Changemaker Challenge

The Horizon Foundation & United Way of Central Maryland want to hear about your big ideas to spark social change in Howard County, and they're offering a chance to win $10,000 in seed funding! Big ideas must be submitted by September 8th.

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Columbia at 50 - "A Bridge to the Future" - Premiering Next Week

The Howard County Citizens Association (HCCA), Columbia Association and British American Auto Care are presenting a documentary film called "Columbia at 50 - A Bridge to the Future" next week at Howard Community College.

September 13, 2017 - 7 p.m.

Smith Theater - Horowitz Center

Howard Community College

Campus Drive, Columbia, MD 21044

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Columbia 50th Birthday Celebration

We have been celebrating Columbia's 50th Birthday all year, but there are still several big events coming up. The Columbia 50th Birthday Celebration organization is presenting "Building a Better City: Columbia's Legacy and Promise" on September 19th. Before the screening, there will be a "reunion" in the lobby where people who worked on the Columbia project can mingle with people currently living and working in Columbia.

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Visit Howard County's 36th Annual Meeting

Visit Howard County's 36th Annual Meeting will feature tastings from Howard County breweries & restaurants, a sneak peek of Merriweather's expansive renovations and a presentation from County Executive Allan Kittleman.

September 21, 2017 - 4 - 6 p.m.

Merriweather Post Pavilion

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2017 Howie Award Nomination Forms Now Available

The Howard County Arts Council is still looking for nominations. The Council is asking for nominations of individuals and businesses that have made a significant contribution to the arts in Howard County for their 2017 Howie Awards.

For more information about the award rules, or to nominate your business or another member business in the community, please email Kristi Simon at [email protected].

Congratulations to Nourishing Journey!

Congratulations to Nourishing Journey for a successful ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony yesterday at their new location at 8975 Guilford Road. We are so glad we were able to be a part of the celebration!