Tuesday, February 6
“YPN Celerate Series.” 7:30–9:30 a.m. $15/$30. UMBC Training Centers. www.howardchamber.com.
Thursday, February 8
“Howard County Estate Planning Council Breakfast Program: Mediation for Estate Planners: Managing Family Conflict.” 7:15–9:30 a.m. $35/$50. Seasons 52. www.howardcountyepc.org.
“Multi-Chamber Power Networking Breakfast.” 7:30–9:30 a.m. $30/$35/$45. La Fontaine Bleue. www.naaccc.com or www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
Monday, February 12
“Business Women’s Luncheon.” 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $22/$25. The Sunset Restaurant. www.naaccc.com.
Wednesday, February 14
“Valentine’s Day Mystery at Historic Oakland.” 7–9 p.m. $35/$45. www.valentinesmystery.eventbrite.com.
Thursday, February 15
Fort Meade Alliance Breakfast.” 7–9:30 a.m. $60/$120. BWI Hilton. www.ftmeadealliance.org.
“BWI Business Partnership Featuring Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh.” 7:30 a.m. $40/$75. www.bwipartner.org.
“CMC Membership 101.” 9–10:30 a.m. www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
“GovConnects Education Series: Maryland’s MBE Program.” Noon–2 p.m. $25/$45. Howard County Chamber, www.howardchamber.com.
“Conscious Capitalism Converge.” 6–7:30 p.m. Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship. www.consciouscapitalismcmd.org.
Friday, February 16
“MCE: The Fundamentals of Relationship Marketing: Reaching, Engaging and Keeping.” Noon–1:30 p.m. NC/$15. Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship. www.hceda.org.
Sunday, February 18
“Misako Ballet Company: Reflections on Nature.” 2 p.m. $15/$18/$45. Jim Rouse Theatre. www.misakoballet2018.brownpapertickets.com.
Thuesday, February 20
“HTC Networking-Office Party at Tower Federal Credit Union.” 5 p.m. www.hceda.org.
Wednesday, February 21
“CMC Small Business Seminar: How to Build a Business Plan.” 9–10 a.m. Central Maryland Chamber Conference room, www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
“Business Women’s Network Luncheon: Themed Mastermind-Developing the Self Assured Woman in You.” 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Eggspectation. www.bwn-hoco.org.
Thursday, February 22
“CMC: Introduction to Fort George G. Meade with Col. Thomas Rickard, Garrison Commander.” 8–10 a.m. $20/$25. Courtyard by Marriott Fort Meade/BWI Business District. www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
“HCCC: 2018 State of the County Address Featuring County Executive Allan Kittleman.” 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $65/$90. Turf Valley Resort. www.howardchamber.com.
“Joint Chamber After Hours Mixer.” 5:30 p.m. NC/$10. Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corp. www.centralmarylandchamber.org or www.naaccc.com.
Friday, February 23–Saturday, March 3
“Annapollis Restaurant Week.” www.downtownannapolispartnership.org.
Saturday, February 24
“2018 Retro Evening in the Stacks.” 7–11 p.m. Howard County Library East Columbia Branch. Howard County Library, www.hclibrary.org/Stacks.
Monday February 26
“HTC’s Health Tech Innovators Network After Work.” 5–7 p.m. NC/$35. AIDA Bistro. www.hceda.org.
Tuesday, February 27
“LHC 10th Annual Iron Chef Class Cook-Off.” 5:45–8:30 p.m. $10. Leadership Howard County, www.leadershiphc.org.
Wednesday, February 28
“Women Mean Business Luncheon: Managing Stress in the Workplace.” 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $20/$25. Central Maryland Chamber Conference Room. www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
Sunday, March 4
“8th Annual Bowling Fundaiser and Middle Eastern Lunch Buffet to Benefit Howard County Food Bank.” Noon–3 p.m. Brunswick Bowling Alley. www.bowling2018.app.rsvpify.com.
Monday, March 5
“Silas Craft Collegians Dinner.” 5–8 p.m. $45. Hunan Manor Restaurant. Howard Community College Educational Foundation, www.howardcc.edu/donors/events/silas-craft-dinner.
Wednesday, March 7
“YPN Mixer.” 5–7 p.m. Hysteria Brewing Company & Lost Ark Distilling Co. www.howardchamber.com.
Thursday, March 8
“Women’s Leadership Conference: HERSTORY: Leading Women to Greatness.” 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $150/$165. DoubleTree by Hilton. Howard County Chamber, www.howardchamber.com.
Saturday, March 10
“21st Annual Chocolate Ball.” 7 p.m.–Midnight. Turf Valley Resort. The Arc of Howard County, www.archoward.org.
Tuesday, March 13
“The Big Event Featuring Ron Clark: Leading an Education Revolution.” 11 a.m. $100. Turf Valley Resort. Leadership Howard County, www.leadershiphc.org.
“CMC Networking Mixer.” 5 p.m. NC/$10. Two Rivers. www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
Wednesday, March 14
“BWI Business Partnership Featuring Dr. John Brothers.” 7:30 a.m. $40/$75. www.bwipartner.org.
“7th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic to Benefit Grassroots.” 7:30 a.m. $135/golfer. Timbers at Troy Golf Course. www.glenmargolfclassic.com.
Thursday, March 15
“CMC Membership 101.” 9–10:30 a.m. Laurel Conference Room. www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
Sunday, March 18
“10th Annual Soup’r Sundae to Benefit Grassroots.” 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $20/$5. Wilde Lake High School auditorium. www.souprsundae.eventbrite.com.
Monday, March 19
“CMC Spirit of Community Awards Dinner.” 6–9 p.m. $65. The Hotel at Arundel Preserve. www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
Tuesday, March 20
“GovConnects Breakfast.” 7:30–9:30 a.m. Homewood Suites–Columbia/Laurel. www.howardchamber.com.
“Conscious Capitalism Converge.” 10 a.m. Nourishing Journey. www.consciouscapitalismcmd.org.
Wednesday, March 21
“ACS: Conversation With the County Executive.” 9 a.m. NC/$20. 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 301, Columbia. www.acshoco.org.
“CMC Seminar: Capitalizing Your Business.” 9–10 a.m. Central Maryland Chamber Conference room, www.centralmarylandchamber.org.
“Business Women’s Network Luncheon: Three Essential Keys to Your Business Success.” 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Eggspectation. www.bwn-hoco.org.
Thursday, March 22
“HCCC: Member Orientation.” 4–5:30 p.m. Eggspectation. www.howardchamber.com.
Saturday, March 24
“Celebration of the Arts in Howard County Gala.” www.hocoarts.org.
Tuesday, April 3
“YPN Celerate Series.” 7:30–9:30 a.m. $15/$30. UMBC Training Centers. www.howardchamber.com.
Thursday, April 5
“HCCC: Women in Tech Social With the Cyber Association of MD & Ft. Meade Alliance.” 5–7 p.m. The Howard County Conservancy. www.howardchamber.com.
Saturday, April 7–Sunday, April 8
“Enchanted Forest Cherrybrations Days.” Clark’s Elioak Farm, www.clarklandfarm.com.
Thursday, April 12
“Conscious Capitalism Converge.” 6–7:30 p.m. Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship. www.consciouscapitalismcmd.org.
Friday, April 13
“11th Annual Pretty in Pink Champagne Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show.” 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Turf Valley Resort. www.blossomsofhope.org.
“Cherrybration 9th Annual Theme Exhibiton.” 6–8 p.m. Columbia Art Center. www.blossomsofhope.org.
Thursday, April 26
“HCCC Legislative Wrap Up.” 7:30–9:30 a.m. www.howardchamber.com.
Friday, April 27
“10th Annual Pink Greens Golf Classic.” 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Turf Valley Resort. www.blossomsofhope.org.
“Vino Scholastico.” 6:30–10 p.m. $125. Howard County Community Cellege Educaitonal Foundation, www.howardcc.edu/donors/events/vino-scholastico.
Thursday, May 10
“Howard County Estate Planning Council Breakfast Program: Best Practices for Helping Your Clients Achieve Their Financial Goals.” 7:15 a.m. $35/$50. Seasons 52. www.howardcountyepc.org.
Monday, June 11
“7th Annual Power of the Purse.” 4:30–7:30 p.m. Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom by Fretz. www.blossomsofhope.org.
Wednesday, August 1
“HCCC: Elected Officials Meet & Greet.” 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.howardchamber.com.
Friday, October 5
“HCCC Signature Event.” 6 p.m. Turf Valley Resort. www.howardchamber.com.