You may have never heard of Sherman Howell. But if you’ve been an elected official, a candidate or politically active in Howard County, you not only heard of Sherman, you […]
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4 ways prioritizing ethics will benefit your business structure
In this dynamic and competitive business world, building a successful organization goes beyond profit margins and dominating the market. Prioritizing ethics within your business structure is essential for sustainable growth, […]
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‘Can I build a rental home in my backyard?’
With the County about to update land use and zoning regulation guidelines this Fall, one of the biggest and most talked about proposed changes is increasing homeowner rights to build […]
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Opinion | Newspapers may go away, but the need for local news doesn’t
The Columbia Flier newspaper died June 29 at the age of 54. It succumbed to a slow euthanasia by the owners of the Baltimore Sun who acquired the paper and […]
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4 tips for cultivating a healthy work culture
In today’s competitive, millennial-dominated landscape, cultivating a healthy workplace culture is essential for fostering employee engagement, productivity and business success. A positive work environment not only attracts and retains top […]
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DHS dives in, refines market research approach
Can artificial intelligence make the workday easier for Homeland Security Department contracting officers? With the Biden administration’s efforts to expand the industrial base by working to get more small and […]
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Opinion | Howard County still tops charts
Howard County is nationally recognized as the best place to live, work, play, and grow for all. Just recently, Columbia has been named 2023’s “Best Places to Raise a Family,” […]
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Opinion | 50 years of Columbia development, with much redevelopment ahead
Fifty years ago this June I moved to Columbia from Boston with my wife, a newly graduated nurse. Columbia was already six years old at that point, but no, we […]
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Opinion | Wants versus needs
Howard County has finished its latest budget cycle. Some specific new high-priced items raised widespread concern, considering expensive infrastructure updates are needed across the County. The council recently applied the […]
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Business Appreciation Week
In Howard County, we are committed to supporting our businesses so that they thrive. In order to fulfill that mission, I, along with ambassadors from the Howard County Economic Development […]