Chamber members receive 30% off
accreditation!
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Have you ever used the Chamber website to
a) post an event
b) post a job listing
c) offer a member discount?
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GIVE A LITTLE TO THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN A LOT
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Share the story of your business with others.
Why did you start, keep, and/or expand your business into the region?
Any unexpected benefits? Drawbacks that you overcame?
Would you do it again?
Anything you would change the next time?
We'll publish your story in an upcoming E-Weekly newsletter!
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COME TO SPAIN
WITH US!
October 18 - 26
Our Price: $2,799
Includes Granada, Alhambra Palace, Rock of Gibraltar, airfare, hotels, 13 meals, professional tour manager, transfers, baggage handling....
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Joining the Chamber's Commercial Energy Co-op Program provides:
- Increased Purchasing Power in procuring electric and natural gas at competitive rates to businesses.
- Eliminates the need to 'go through it alone'.
- Historically, the average co-op member saves about the equivalent of their July electrical bill and/or their February natural gas bill. When compared to utility S.O.S. rates
- Budget Stability (no more 'roller coaster costs') by offering Fixed Rate energy supply costs.
- Assistance in being proactive in fulfilling energy buying needs.
- We offer the opportunity for businesses to share in the valuable energy expertise that the cooperative provides.
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 Are you taking advantage of your membership? How are you using the Chamber website to promote your company? See question to the left!
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 Chamber 2015 Annual Report
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Spring's coming, but what are you going to do in the Fall?
Come with us to beautiful, sunny, Costa del Sol, Spain!
October 18-26
$2,799 i
ncludes Granada, Alhambra Palace, Rock of Gibraltar, airfare, hotels, 13 meals, professional tour manager, transfers, baggage handling....
DETAILS
Sign on now!
Early bird $100 discount ends April 1.
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Save Local Now! Social Media platform launch
For each and every member: An easy-to-use digital platform built to maximize your online exposure through
- Content Creation + Publishing
- Email marketing
- Social Sharing
- Search Engine Optimization
Watch this 3-min. short video to see what it's all about!
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| News from Chamber Members |
HoCo Executive Allan Kittleman, HoCo Economic Development Authority CEO, Larry Twele, and others will be visiting Howard County businesses April 25-29. They will be talking to you to find out how we can collectively make Howard County the best place to do business. Sign up for an appointment!
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On behalf of the State of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), you are cordially invited to a FOCUS GROUP of business owners. This is your chance to share your experiences and insights into doing business or attempting to do business with the State of Maryland. YOUR VOICE MATTERS.
The FOCUS GROUP will include business owners who provide services in:
- Construction & Maintenance
- Architecture/Engineering & Construction-related Professional Services
- Other Professional & General Services (including IT Services)
- Commodities, Supplies & Equipment (including IT Equipment)
Focus Group sessions will be held throughout the State from March 22 - April 21, 2016. Since space is limited, it is important that you login and register at
https://interviews.nera.com
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Howard County Veterans Resource Fair
April 5, 2016 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The fair will offer attendees the opportunity to talk face-to-face with more than 35 different organizations, businesses and non-profits that are dedicated to providing services, support and jobs to veterans. All veterans (active, guard and reserve) are invited to attend.
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Leadership Howard County
April 19, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Leadership Howard County presents The Big Event with keynote speaker Captain Richard Phillips, who became the center of a riveting international drama in 2009 when his cargo ship was hijacked by Somali pirates, and he was held captive for five days at sea. His story was the basis for the Academy Award-nominated movie "Captain Phillips."
Turf Valley
Tickets: $100
Students, military (active duty and veteran), and nonprofits: $75
Information and registration
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If you participate, you have the opportunity to be featured in the Howard County Times. We will thank your business on the website LiveGreenHoward.com and on social media. They are also buying ad space in the Howard County Times that will list all of the 2016 participants.
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Seeking Artists for Paint It! Ellicott City 2016
The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) is currently seeking artists to take part in Paint It! Ellicott City, an annual plein air paint-out sponsored by HCAC, Howard County Tourism, the Ellicott City Partnership, and the Howard County Public School System.
Taking place from July 9-12, juried artists will set up their easels throughout Ellicott City's historic district and 'paint the town' as they vie for a minimum of $5,000 in total awards, including the $2,000 Gino Award. Community artists are invited to join the fun as part of the Open Paint-Out taking place concurrently.
The deadline for entries for the juried portion of Paint It! Ellicott City 2016 is April 29.
Entry forms can be downloaded at www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php.
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Baltimore Armour Academy Golf Tournament
Hobbits Glen Golf Course
Monday, May 16, 2016
Baltimore Armour is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching local boys valuable lessons in hard work, leadership, team building and commitment through the game of Soccer. Our golf tournament donates 100% of its proceeds towards helping these boys, many who otherwise could not afford it, play soccer at this Elite level. We are seeking sponsorships, promotional items, and items for Silent Auction!
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Look for information about all of the Chamber's upcoming events in the weekly
Events Update e-mail every Monday.
"Grow Your Business, Grow Yourself"
Hotel at Arundel Preserve, Hanover, MD
Ricky D. Smith, Sr., Exec. Director/CEO
Maryland Aviation Administration
Thursday, April 7, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Great Room at Savage Mill
Tuesday, April 19, 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
Historic Oakland Manor
Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the Chamber's website or call 410-730-4111 for
up-to-date details.
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