Speakers and exhibitors include:

• U.S. Cyber Command
• National Security Agency
• Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
• Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford
• Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger
• Debora Plunkett, former Director of the NSA's Information Assurance Directorate
• Red Hat

There will be two separate tracks, ensuring relevant, engaging content for both technologists and management on topics including:

• Blockchain Technologies
• IT/Device Security
• Security in an Open Source World
• Building a Talented Workforce

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We are so excited about the results of months and months of strategizing, planning and thinking about how  www.howardchamber.com could best serve you, our members. The new site is beautiful, but most importantly, it works really well! You can easily find information about the Chamber, how to join, the membership directory and our next two upcoming events, all on the homepage. We also used the new site to highlight our advocacy work and provide easy access to business resources. 

The next time you head to  we hope you enjoy the new look and experience of the new site! 

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.

You can read all of the nomination rules and find the application form here. ACE Nominations must be received by Wednesday, August 1st and should be send to Kristi Simon by email at [email protected] or by mail at 6240 Old Dobbin Lane, Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21045.

The redevelopment of the Long Reach Village Center is one step closer to becoming a reality as the Howard County Zoning Board has approved the plan proposed by Orchard Development Corp.

Congratulations to UHY Advisors, who have just been hired to do a year-long, $413,000 audit of the Baltimore County Public School System's Contracts in the wake of the conviction of its former superintendent.

BBB's Spark Award recognizes early-stage businesses and entrepreneurial organizations whose leaders demonstrate a high level of character, generating a culture that is authentic about its mission, and embedding social impact into their business model to support their community.

Join the Community Foundation of Howard County as they celebrate the arrival of spring and raise funds! The foundation promotes local philanthropy and provides critical grant funding for nonprofits serving Howard County.

There is a flash sale for Chamber members from May 25th - May 29th. Just use the promo code CHAMBER and your ticket will be $75.

June 8, 2018 - 5 - 8 p.m.

Science Engineering Technology Building

Howard Community College

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We are once again a proud drop off location for the Annual Power of the Purse! We will be collecting new, gently used, vintage and designer handbags for the Power of the Purse Sale and Silent Auction on June 11th benefiting Blossoms of Hope.

June 11, 2018 - 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom by Fretz

9204 Berger Road

Columbia, MD 21044

 

The Chamber is once again a proud partner with the Choose Civility program for their annual event, "The Longest Table" which helps people build new relationships and talk about the future of our community over a shared meal.

June 16, 2018 - 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Howard Community College

Little Patuxent Parkway

Columbia, MD 21044

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We are so proud to welcome the following new Chamber members this week!

• Chik-Fil-A Clarksville
• Grand Canyon University

The following organizations joined the HCCC this week in history!

• Comcast Spotlight - 13 Years!
• Sea King Seafood Market & Crab House - 13 Years!
• CQI & Associates, LLC - 12 Years!