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September 21, 2018

The Taste was Delicious!

Thanks to all the sponsors and restaurants for making this wonderful event possible. And a special thanks to Tipton Airport for hosting this networking event in Hangar 84 on such a beautiful night!

Women Mean Business

Reducing Stress at Your Desk

Wednesday, September 26th | 11:30am

When you’re sitting at your desk, do you feel yourself tighten up during the day? Do you end the day with sore shoulders and neck? Is your back killing you? If so, you are not alone. Very few work stations allow for pain-free, ergonomic seating. Bad posture and tight muscles affect most of us.

We have a real treat in store as Wendy Lee from Massage Envy will speak to us relaxation and reducing “stress at the desk.” Don’t miss this meeting of Women Mean Business, as we learn some amazing stretches to cut down on that daily tension that seems unavoidable.

Space is very limited! Please reserve your seat by September 24th.

Memb ers - $20 | Non-Members - $25

Marching Our Veterans Back to Work

Saturday, Sept.29th | 9AM-2PM

This resource fair prepares our warriors in Central Maryland for the civilian workforce. This includes giving away FREE suits and professional attire, businesses looking to hire our heroes, organizations providing employment assistance, resume writing tips, VA assistance, and much more.

Fair organizers are looking for businesses actively seeking to hire our heroes. If you are a business committed to helping serve our veterans and our transitioning heroes and want more information, please contact:

Kim Prium, Legislative Assistant for Howard County Councilman Calvin Ball, at 410-313-3105 or kpruim@howardcountymd.gov .

Save-the-Date!

Tipton Airport Expansion Panel Discussion

Presented by the Regional Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, November 13th from 8:00am-10:00am

How can you benefit

Business opportunities catering to Airport clientele

Improved transportation means for your goods and services

Local air travel for business and leisure

Marketing opportunities

A great panel of speakers will give short presentations on the history of the airport, the current capacity and use, and the upcoming proposed expansion. A Q&A session will follow. More details to come!

Multi-Chamber Luncheon

Thursday, October 4th | 11AM-2PM

Have you attended the Multi-Chamber Breakfast before? Enjoy the same format, just at lunch time! Come have a delicious lunch and participate in fast paced networking with dozens of businesses at the Crofton Country Club.

$30 - Members in advance -- $35 - Members at the door -- $45 - Non-Members

Successful Women in Business

Professional Women's Luncheon

Wednesday, Oct. 10th | 11:30AM | Walden Country Club

Please join us for this joint chamber buffet luncheon geared towards promoting the success of women in business.

$30.00 Prepaid Members -- $35.00 Non-Members and At-the-door

Hospitality Resource Fair

This free event is geared towards to sharing resources available to businesses in the hospitality sector.

The Greater Odenton Improvement Association, along with the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, the Odenton Heritage Society, and the Central Maryland Chamber, are once again hosting Odenton Day for 2018. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 6th, from 9 AM til 2 PM at the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company at 1425 Annapolis Road in Odenton. The Fire Company will also be holding its annual fire prevention open house at the same time. This annual event brings together a variety of community groups, service organizations, and local businesses in a day of fun for the whole family.

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Maryland Cybersecurity Investment Tax Credit

The Maryland Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Cybersecurity Investment Incentive Tax Credit, designed to attract investment in Maryland cybersecurity companies. The cybersecurity tax credit program, which originally provided a tax credit to companies receiving the investment, was revised through legislation passed during the 2018 Maryland General Assembly session.

Through the tax credit program, venture capitalists, angel investors, and others investing at least $25,000 in a Qualified Maryland Cybersecurity Company (QMCC) may be eligible for a refundable tax credit for 33 percent of the investment. Investors who invest in a cybersecurity business in Allegany, Dorchester, Garrett, or Somerset counties may qualify for a tax credit of 50 percent of their investment.