The following information regarding awarded contracts can be used to develop prime contractor, subcontractor and teaming partner relationships on these and other opportunities. The website for each awardee is also […]
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SBA suspends requirements, expands HUBZones
Some members of the small business community have a new avenue to explore as it continues to seek relief from the pandemic, as the Small Business Administration (SBA) has suspended […]
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What’s the value of trust in your business?
There is one foundational quality that every business needs to succeed: trust. It’s what keeps customers coming back, and it transforms patrons into brand champions who recommend your business to […]
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Steps to narrow racial contracting gap
The Biden-Harris Administration is taking new steps toward narrowing the racial wealth gap and reinvesting in struggling communities by expanding access to a key wealth-creator – small business ownership that […]
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Recently awarded government contracts
The following information regarding awarded contracts can be used to develop prime contractor, subcontractor and teaming partner relationships on these and other opportunities. The website for each awardee is also […]
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Reasons to lead with gratitude
When was the last time you expressed gratitude to your team? What about your customers? Your business partners? And I mean really expressed gratitude by going beyond a simple thank you. Although it’s […]
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The next decade of commercial businesses
Howard County is facing budget shortfalls coming out of the pandemic. The Howard County Spending and Affordability Committee recently advised that projected revenues fall far below our expected expenditures. Short-term […]
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Howard County Chamber’s McClarty: The need for business and commercial growth
Since taking the helm of the Howard County Chamber, I have been fortunate to participate on a hosts of task forces and work groups. One of the most important has […]
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The world’s largest dog house in Elkridge
By Paulette Lutz When I was a child traveling on Route 1 in Elkridge with my parents, I remember passing the world’s largest dog house on a gentle rise on […]
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How to reopen and keep customer trust
First impressions are key, and businesses should treat this time of reopening like a fresh introduction. Reintroduce yourself to customers as a business that prioritizes health and safety. Whether that […]