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Councilman Weinstein Updates Legislative Committee on Main Street & County Council Transition
After a manual recount completed this week,
Liz Walsh has earned the chance to run against Republican Raj Kuthuria for the District 1 County Council seat in November. Walsh upset incumbent County Councilman Jon Weinstein in the process, and our Legislative Affairs Committee had the chance to speak with him about the impending transition of the County Council and the situation for businesses on Main Street at their monthly meeting Tuesday. Councilman Weinstein let the committee know that the County Council has been meeting for about a year already in preparation for what they knew would be a transition of at least all but one of the County Council seats.
In addition, Councilman Weinstein gave the committee an update on Main Street in Ellicott City. Councilman Weinstein says that about a third of the businesses on Main Street have either reopened or committed to reopening, a third are still undecided, and a third have decided not to return. The Councilman remains hopeful that some of the undecided and even those stating their departure will reconsider and make Ellicott City their business home once again.
Chamber President Leonardo McClarty and the members of the Legislative Affairs Committee also thanked Councilman Weinstein for his service on the County Council and praised him for his willingness to maintain an open dialogue with the Chamber during his term.
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Several Chamber Members Now Back Open on Main Street
Some of the businesses Councilman Weinstein mentioned at our monthly Legislative Affairs Committee meeting this week are Chamber members and we want to make sure you are aware that they are ready for business!
There are many other businesses that have either reopened or plan to, some that have decided not to return, and some that are still trying to make a decision, but Visit Ellicott City is still a great source for the latest information on those lists.
We are also continuing to work with our members and community partners to do what we can to aid the relief efforts for the people and businesses of Historic Ellicott City. Visit Howard County has put together a comprehensive list of the places you can donate funds, time, space and skills, along with a list of upcoming fundraising events. You can find more information about all the ways you can help at
www.visithowardcounty.com/ecstrong/.
If you are a business with spare office, storage or retail space that a dislocated business could use, please email
[email protected] with the location, amount of space available and how long it will be available.
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Annual Elected Officials Meet & Greet Will Be at La Palapa!
We are happy to announce that our annual Elected Officials Meet & Greet taking place next month will be back at La Palapa Grill & Cantina! Dozens of elected officials and candidates for office have already rsvp'd, so register now if you want the opportunity to speak with them at this unique event!
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MD Insurance Administration FAQs on Flood Insurance for Small Businesses
The Maryland Insurance Administration is sharing their most frequently asked questions regarding flood insurance for Small Business Owners.
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More Than 100 Young Professionals Networked With YPN This Week
Thank you to everyone who made it to our YPN Mixer this Wednesday evening at the beautiful Ten.M.flats in Downtown Columbia! New YPN Board Chair Matt Anderson welcomed everyone to the event and kickstarted what turned out to be an amazing night of networking and fun!
Find out more about
how to get involved with YPN here!
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2018 ANNUAL CHAMBER PARTNERS
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Live! Casino & Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening
Congratulations to Live! Casino & Hotel on their incredible opening ceremony last night. Chamber President Leonardo McClarty and Director of Membership Ronny Nadiv were both on hand as a troupe of aerial performers literally danced their way down the side of the massive new building.
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Fort Meade Alliance Appoints New President
The Fort Meade Alliance has just appointed a new president, executive committee and board members to lead the organization's continuing effort to support Fort Meade and the surrounding region.
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10 Chamber Members on Daily Record's Successful by 40 VIP List
Congratulations to the following Chamber members who have all just landed on
The Daily Record's Successful by 40 VIP List!
- Allyson Black, Baltimore Gas & Electric, An Exelon Company
- Christine E. Buckley, PNC Bank
- Bryan R. Ebert, Pessin Katz Law
- Marie Grant, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Patricia B. Jefferson, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
- Thomas (Tj) Keilty, Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker
- Elizabeth Edsall Kromm, Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Raf Olazagasti, Wells Fargo Bank
- Kelly A. Powers, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
- Thomas K. Prevas, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
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Come Celebrate a New Chamber Member
One of our newest Chamber members, Premier Health Express Clinic is having a ribbon cutting ceremony and you're invited!
August 1, 2018 - 1 PM
9710 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046
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National Minority Business Awards Calling For Nominations
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency is calling for nominations for their 2018 National Minority Business Awards.
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We are so proud to welcome the following new Chamber members this week!
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The following organizations joined the HCCC this week in history!
- Leadership Howard County - 33 Years
- CJ Maintenance Inc. - 6 Years
- AT&T Services, Inc. - 5 Years
- MHz Marketing Inc. - 5 Years
- Gold's Gym - Columbia Overlook - 3 Years
- Farrell & Gunderson - 2 Years
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Ellicott City - 2 Years
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Announcing Two New Cost-Saving Member Benefits
Take advantage of our newest partner programs!
Howard County Chamber members can now access exclusive discounts on the products and services you use most including
Office Depot,
FedEx,
Hotels and
Avis/Budget.
The Chamber has also partnered with
Accident Fund Workers Compensation Insurance to give members the opportunity to join a group program with benefits like a 5% up-front discount on your premium and a potential dividend up to 5% as well.
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Time is Running Out for ACE Nominations!
It's that time of year again! If you know someone who deserves recognition for all their hard work, nominate them for our 2018 Awards for Chamber Excellence in the categories of Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and GovConnects Business of the Year.
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