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Moderator, Ground Rules set for Chamber
County Executive Debate
Kittleman, Watson to debate at Member Luncheon on September 11
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Courtney Watson
Democrat
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Paul Skalny
Moderator
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Allan Kittleman
Republican
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The Chamber has selected a moderator for the upcoming County Executive Candidates Debate at the Howard County Chamber of Commerce's Member Luncheon.
Paul Skalny, of Chamber member law firm Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny LLC, will moderate the much-anticipated debate. Skalny served on the Board of the Chamber from 1998 to 2007 and also served as chairman of the Board from 2004 to 2005.
The County Executive Candidates Debate will be held at Turf Valley in Ellicott City on September 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Facing off at the debate will be Republican State Sen. Allan Kittleman and Howard County Democratic Councilwoman Courtney Watson.
Kittleman and Watson will be asked an array of questions centered around business issues affecting our community and members.
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Whole Foods 5% Giving Day to Benefit The Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults
September 3, 2014
The Chamber's newest member Whole Foods Market is set to hold its first quarterly 5% Day, where 5% of total sales are donated to a local, charitable organization.
For its first 5% Day on September 3, Whole Foods Market in Columbia will donate 5% of its sales to another Chamber member - The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.
Whole Foods Market's 5% Giving Day will include several contests and promotions for those who attend.
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults will have a tent set up at Whole Foods Market that day, where shoppers can stop by to win prizes. Prizes will be awarded for those with the highest receipt or the most items.
Whole Foods Market is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and opened in the former Rouse Company building in Columbia last week.
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Restaurant Association Offering Gift Certificate Program
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is offering other businesses the opportunity to sign up to accept its Dine Out, Maryland gift cards.
Each year, the Restaurant Association sells approximately $200,000 in Dine Out, Maryland! gift certificates. The majority are purchased during the holiday season.
Businesses can sign up to accept them at no cost, while the Restaurant Association takes care of advertising, selling and distributing the gift cards.
The Restaurant Association has partnered with the Columbia Bank to make sure redeeming the gift cards is fast and easy, allowing businesses to endorse the back of the certificates and deposit them to their bank accounts.
If your restaurant wants to participate, email Sarah Kramer at [email protected]. Signing up by September 5 will include your business in the holiday listing of participating restaurants.
Chamber Members Sponsor 2014 Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards
Fifteen Chamber members helped another member by sponsoring the Association of Community Services' 39th annual Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards in March. The awards recognize the work of human services organizations and the volunteers and staff who go above and beyond all expectations in their service to the community. The Association of Community Services would like to thank the following members for sponsoring the event: - Allen & Shariff - Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr LLP - BB&T Bank - Bonnie Heneson Communications - Columbia Association - Environmental Systems Associates - Harkins Builders - Howard Bank - Howard County General Hospital - M&T Bank - Darrell Nevin KW Commercial - The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster - Shanty Grille - Turf Valley - Wegmans
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Look for information about all of the Chamber's upcoming activities in the
Events Update e-mail on Mondays.
Thursday, August 28, 5 p.m.
The Kings Contrivance, Columbia
Wednesday, September 3, 5 p.m.
Highland Inn, Highland
Member Luncheon and County Exec. Candidates Debate
Thursday, September 11, 11 a.m.
Turf Valley, Ellicott City
GovConnects Education Series
Tuesday, September 16, 8 a.m.
Loyola University Maryland in Columbia
Friday, September 19, 6 p.m.
Turf Valley, Ellicott City
Dates and times are subject to change.
Please check the Chamber's website or
call 410-730-4111 for up-to-date details.
For more information on GovConnects events, visit www.GovConnects.com or look for the GovConnects LinkedIn group.
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Announcements and Opportunities
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Howard County Police Foundation to hold 23rd annual Police Pace 5k
September 7, 2014
Registration is open for the Howard County Police Foundation's 23rd annual Howard County Police Pace 5K race and 1-mile walk and run. 
The event will be held Sunday, September 7 at 8:30 a.m. at Centennial Park in Ellicott City.
Proceeds from the race will be used to support families of Howard County officers killed or injured in the line of duty, as well as to provide scholarships and support the department with funding for special needs.
This year's Police Pace will offer 50 performance awards, children's activities and a chance to win prizes, including a bike, dinners and gift certificates. Police will also display police cars, motorcycles and helicopters as well as equipment from the K-9 and SWAT team units.
Registration for individuals cost $40 through August 31 and family packages are available. Those who register are entered in the race and get food, a chance to win prizes and an Under Armour event T-Shirt.
Arts Council to host Annual Meeting and Grant Awards Ceremony, kick off Road to the Arts
September 12, 2014
The Howard County Arts Council will host its Annual Meeting and FY2015 Grant Awards Ceremony on September 12.
The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Howard County Center for the Arts.
In addition to the presentation of FY2015 Howard County Arts Council grant awards, the evening will feature a reception for two new exhibits, Building Perspectives and Kaleidoscope.
The event also serves as the kick-off for Road to the Arts, a weekend of receptions and special events from September 12-14 at galleries throughout Howard County.
Learn more about the awards ceremony and Road The Arts
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland to host Leadership Seminar Series
September 25, 2014
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland will host a leadership development seminar on September 25.
The second seminar in a quarterly leadership development series will focus on "Building, Strengthening and Defending Your Reputation in Your Company's Most Critical Times."
The event will be presented by Rob Weinhold, a crisis and issue management expert and founder of the Fallston Group in Bel Air.
Proceeds from the seminar, which costs $149, will benefit Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. A continental breakfast will be provided.
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