The revival of earmarks Earmarks or funds offered as favors to individual members of Congress for particular projects have made a major comeback, with more than 7,000 worth billions of […]
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Your biz can benefit from being age friendly as older population rises
By 2025, Howard County is expected to have close to 105,000 residents aged 55 and older, compared to 95,290 in 2020. By 2030, one in five Howard County residents will […]
Legislative affairs committee members needed; Awards gala upcoming
The 445th General Assembly session has begun in Annapolis, which runs from Jan. 11 through April 10, 2023. One of the Central Maryland Chamber’s pillars is advocacy- and our Legislative […]
Being UNSTOPPABLE: A conference for professional growth
March is National Women’s History Month — a month dedicated to celebrating all the confident, courageous, and committed women that have changed American history. The Howard County Chamber of Commerce […]
County executive to speak at business outlook lunch
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, our business community has survived and preserved, and we’ve accomplished much together during the last four years. When residents, business leaders, and government officials […]
Did Hogan change Maryland for the better?
Did Hogan change Maryland for the better? Did Larry Hogan really change Maryland for the better in his eight years as governor? Of course, he did. He says so himself […]
Five New Year’s resolutions for business owners in 2023
Setting goals and making resolutions can help small businesses focus on specific areas for improvement and growth. It can also serve as a motivator and provide a sense of accountability. […]
ESOPs Eligible for DOD Pilot Program
Is your company owned under an employee stock ownership plan? If so, you need to know what’s new from the Department of Defense a pilot program allowing contracting officers to […]
Tools for growth and support for Howard County businesses
During the last four years, I have worked to enhance and expand the tools provided to support and grow our local businesses. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to […]
Competing business interests plague Ellicott City flood control
Over the past month, Council Member Liz Walsh has been publicizing the status of several residential building projects in the Tiber Branch Watershed, a 3.7 square mile area located in […]