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Just a Few Tickets Remain for the 2017 Signature Event, 'A Night of Illusion', Next Friday Evening
We are just a week away from one of our favorite night's of the year, but tickets are disappearing fast! We're calling this year's Signature Event, 'A Night of Illusion', and we're certain it's going to be a magical evening. Join hundreds of Howard County's business leaders, elected officials and our 2017 ACE winners for a night of delicious food, wine and an unforgettable show by Illusionist Jason Bishop.
REGISTER now before the last few tickets are gone!
Check out the video below for a preview of what you can expect next Friday, October 6th at Turf Valley Resort!
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It's Time to Mobilize To Sustain Governor Hogan's Veto of Mandatory Paid Leave Legislation
It's finally starting to feel like fall, and that means it's the time of year that our legislators are starting to plan their strategies for the
2018 Legislative Session that begins on
January 10th.
For many, that includes an effort to overturn Governor Larry Hogan's veto of the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, commonly referred to as the Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Act. Along with the veto, the Governor created a Committee on Paid Leave Policy, and as part of that effort, they have been asking anyone who would like to give input to the Committee to fill out
this survey.
As the Voice of Business for Howard County, the Chamber strongly opposes the Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Act, because we believe employers should remain free to determine their own leave policies that are consistent with business operating needs. We supported the Governor's veto and wrote a
letter of support offering to assist the Committee on Paid Leave Policy to ensure a better plan can be implemented.
We encourage you, our members, to make your voices heard by taking part in the survey linked above, and by contacting your legislators. We will talk much more about the issue of paid leave and many others at our annual
Legislative Preview Breakfast on
November 29th.
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Howard County to Make Bid for Amazon HQ2
Multiple sources including the
Baltimore Business Journal are now reporting that Howard County will be throwing its hat in the ring for the bidding process to land Amazon's planned second headquarters. According to BBJ reporter Amanda Yeager, County Executive Allan Kittleman says officials are working on a pitch to bring Amazon's HQ2 to Columbia Gateway business park.
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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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Bay Bank to be Acquired by Old Line Bancshares
Old Line Bancshares Inc. is planning to acquire Bay Bancorp Inc. in a deal that would create a bank with assets of nearly $3 million according to the
Baltimore Business Journal. Holden Wilen reports that after the acquisition, expected to close in Q2 2018, the combined bank with have 39 branches.
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Bridges to Housing Stability Appoints New Executive Director
Congratulations to Bridges to Housing Stability on the appointment of their new Executive Director, Kelly McLaughlin. McLaughlin was a member of the Bridges Board of Directors, but has also served as General Counsel and part of the Executive Team of the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County.
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Does Your Business Do Good Work?
Nominations are now being accepted for the
2017 Business Philanthropy Awards presented by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Baltimore Business Journal. If you work for a business that's doing great things in the community, our Chamber VP of Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Kristi Simon is here to help. You can reach her at
[email protected]. Nominations are due by
October 2nd.
Read more
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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]
. The deadline for submissions is
October 30th
.
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Welcome to our new members this week!
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Happy Anniversary!
The following organizations joined the HCCC this week in history! We couldn't do what we do without you!
- Andrews & Associates Financial - 14 Year Anniversary
- Day Financial Group, Inc. - 13 Year Anniversary
- Fiducial Business Centers, Inc. - 12 Year Anniversary
- The Alternative Board, Baltimore-Washington Corridor - 10 Year Anniversary
- CCI Printing & Graphic Solutions, LLC - 8 Year Anniversary
- Epoch, Inc. - 7 Year Anniversary
- The Ale House Columbia - 5 Year Anniversary
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Raise a Glass to Hysteria Brewing Company!
Congratulations to one of our newest Chamber members, Hysteria Brewing Company, for a great ribbon cutting ceremony this week! Chamber President Leonardo McClarty and several Chamber Ambassadors were joined by Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman for the ceremony.
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Congratulations to The Creig Northrop Team on their Grand Opening last night!
They've been with the Chamber for year's, but it's always nice to celebrate the expansion of one of our great long-time members! A huge crowd turned out for last night's Grand Opening of The Creig Northrop Team's Clarksville Commons office.
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Texas Roadhouse Ribbon Cutting
If you've noticed the smell of steaks on the grill coming from the Stanford Boulevard area lately, you can thank Texas Roadhouse! Join another of our newest members for a ribbon cutting ceremony!
October 2, 2017 - 3:30 p.m.
8820 Stanford Boulevard
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Thank you to our new Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, the Better Business Bureau serving greater Maryland!
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Check Out Our New Office at Our Fall Open House!
We are settled in to our new office at
6240 Old Dobbin Lane in Suite 100 and we are gearing up for a Fall Open House.
Join us Thursday,
November 2nd for a tour, refreshments and a chance to chat with our awesome Chamber staff.
November 2, 2017 - 3 - 6 p.m.
Howard County Chamber
6240 Old Dobbin Lane, Suite 110
Columbia, MD 21045
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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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