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CALL TO ACTION - Minimum Wage Hearing Set for February 8th
Do you know the negative impacts that could result from raising the minimum wage to $15? Jobs will be lost, barriers to employment will be greater and Maryland will find itself at a regional disadvantage.
In order to improve competitiveness and attract businesses, the cost of doing business in Maryland needs to be reasonable and remain on par with our neighboring states.
The time to act is now - join us at the State House on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. and testify against raising the minimum wage to $15. We need companies of all sizes to share how this increase would impact your business.
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Will you stand with us?
LOCATION
Maryland State House, Annapolis
DATE AND TIME
2/08/19 12:30 p.m. - 02/08/19 5:00 p.m.
*Hearing is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. but subject to start later.
If you are able to testify on February 8th, please contact Leonardo McClarty at
[email protected]
. Are voices are louder together!
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Government Contractors Meet with Calvin Ball
The partial government shutdown may be over for now, but that doesn't mean that our federal government contracting members have stopped feeling the effects. This morning, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Chamber President Leonardo McClarty, U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes and Howard County Economic Development Authority CEO, Larry Twele, sat down for a discussion with local federal government contractors to talk about the impact of the shutdown and what we can do to support them. The meeting, which took place at one of our GovConnects members, Sparksoft Corporation, was informative and productive. Thank you to all of the federal government contractors who were able to attend and share their experiences.
For more information about the resources still available from the county government, to those affected by the partial government shutdown,
click here.
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Howard Co. Delegation Work/Voting Session
The Howard County Delegation has scheduled their next meeting to discuss and potentially vote on local bills, which will also be open to the public.
February 6, 2019 - 8:30AM
Lowe House of Delegates Building, Room 218
6 Bladen Street
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Howard Co. Delegation to Hold Public Hearing for Input on Statewide Issues
The Howard County Delegation of the Maryland General Assembly has announced a public hearing to gather feedback on statewide issues.
February 20, 2019 - 7:30PM
Banneker Room, George Howard Building
3430 Courthouse Drive
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Opioids, Business & Employment Luncheon Recap
The weather was less than ideal, but that didn't stop our members and members of the community from attending our first member lunch of 2019, focused on Opioids, Business and Employment. Barbara Allen, Chair of the Howard County Opioid Crisis Community Council and founder of
James' Place, named for her son, who lost his life to the disease of addiction, started the discussion by talking about the work various organizations are already doing in the fight against addiction. Allen then introduced moderator Zach Snitzer, co-founder of the
Maryland Addiction Recovery Center, who is also in recovery.
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Snitzer spent the next hour asking panelists including Jef Fagan, Principle Attorney,
Offit | Kurman, Bob Claire, General Manager,
Mobern Lighting Company and Erin Roth, Deputy Assistance Secretary,
Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation, questions about substance abuse and it's effects on the business community.
The conversation was powerful and opened many eyes to the resources available for employers, employees, human resources professionals and others. While the discussion was productive, the topic is so broad that there is still much to learn for all of us. You can learn more about some of the resources available through the
county government here.
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County Offering Resource Sheet Detailing Assistance for Furloughed Federal Workers
The Howard County Government has prepared this resource sheet to help furloughed federal workers have a way to see all of the assistance in place to help mitigate the effects of the partial federal government shutdown.
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Kristi Simon Appointed to Mid-Maryland Workforce Development Board
We are excited to announce that our Vice President of Programs and Operations, Kristi Simon, has been appointed by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, to the Mid-Maryland Workforce Development Board! Kristi is looking forward to serving and supporting Howard County's workforce development efforts.
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2019 ANNUAL CHAMBER PARTNERS
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Strategic Alliance Partner
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We are thankful for many things this Thanksgiving, but especially, our newest members! Welcome to the Chamber!
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In honor of our 50th Anniversary Year, we will be recognizing some of our original members throughout the year in this section of the newsletter!
- Mobern Lighting Co. - 9 Years
- Anderson Minuteman Press - 6 Years
- Conifer Realty, LLC - 4 Years
- Old Line Bank - 4 Years
- Team COGENT of Keller Williams Legacy - 4 Years
- OUCH Urgent Care - 3 Years
- RE/MAX Aspire - 1 Year
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L. Earl and Mary T. Arminger Nutrition Center Established at the Howard County Food Bank
The Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) has just announced the establishment of the L. Earl and Mary T. Arminger Nutrition Center at the Howard County Food Bank. The Center will support CAC's existing food assistance program and provide for the addition of nutrition education programs, taste tests and cooking demonstrations.
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Primerica Ribbon Cutting
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating an office of leadership and entrepreneurship, focusing on financial wellness and education at Primerica.
February 6, 2019 - 4 - 6:30PM
7566 Main Street, Suite 207
Sykesville, MD 21784
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Maximum Fitness 24/7 Grand Opening
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for one of our newest members, Maximum Fitness 24/7. They are also a veteran owned business.
February 20, 2019 - NOON - 2PM
7351 Assateague Dr.
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Union Home Mortgage Ribbon Cutting Set
Come celebrate one of our newest members, Union Home Mortgage, at a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening event.
February 21, 2019 - 3 - 5PM
Union Home Mortgage
8840 Stanford Blvd, Suite 3100
Columbia, MD 21045
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Clyde's, Rip It Events, and the Downtown Columbia Partnership Team Up for the 2019 Clyde's 10K Race
Clyde's of Columbia, Rip It Events, and the Downtown Columbia Partnership are teaming up for the 2019 Clyde's 10K race.
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Consumer Protection Forum with Senator Van Hollen and Attorney General Brian Frosh
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and The Howard County Office of Consumer Protection for a discussion focused on your rights as a consumer.
February 28, 2019 - 6:30 - 8:30PM
North Laurel Community Center
9411 Whiskey Bottom Road
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