In this week's Member News...
UPCOMING EVENTS Signature Event
SMALL BUSINESS NEWS October Small Biz Resource Connections, Small Business Credit Survey
MEMBER NEWS HorseSpirit Arts Gallery Celebrates 9 Years, On Thursdays, THB Wears Pink, Lorien Elkridge Fall Promotions
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/8 Signature Event: 80s Prom Find out more.
SAVE THE DATE

10/12 YPN Lunch & Learn Find out more.
10/20 GovConnects Plugged In Mixer Find out more.
10/25 Business After Business Mixer Find out more.
10/27 Economic Forecast Breakfast Find out more.
11/2 YPN Mixer Find out more.
INSIDE THE CHAMBER
HIRING: Director of Finance & Administration

The Howard County Chamber is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Administration (DFA). The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, an excellent communicator, collaborator, and a team player. The DFA plays a critical and fundamental role in the daily operations of the organization and works closely with all departments. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in both strategic and some hands-on capacities; will feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires simultaneous attention to different projects and responsibilities; and will enjoy working across departments and with colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge/experience. This position reports to the President/CEO.
SMALL BUSINESS NEWS & UPDATES
October Small Biz Resource Connections

The Baltimore Metropolitan Women's Business Center is a highly visible small business resource hosted by the Division of Academic Outreach and Engagement at Morgan State University (MSU), the premier public urban research university in Maryland known for its excellence in teaching, intensive research, effective public service, and community engagement.

Join the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs on October 7 at 10:00am to learn more about the Center.
Small Business Credit Survey

The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Small Business Credit Survey is open for responses, and the Howard County Chamber is a partner on this effort. By taking the survey, you contribute to data that directly informs the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—ultimately benefitting your business and other businesses like yours.

NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS
The Howard County Chamber would like to recognize and thank the following businesses for their support:
New Members (Week Ending Sept. 30):
  • Verano
  • Visionworks
  • Reveal Wealth
Renewing Members (Week Ending Sept. 30):
  • Capital Bank
  • Giant Food LLC
  • insight180 brand consulting & design
  • Planet Fitness- Ellicott City
  • Staples - Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia
  • The Turn House Kitchen & Drink (The Steel Merchant LLC)
  • ClayGround Studio & Gallery
  • Beyond Profit and Wealth Consulting
  • MD Vein & Skin Specialists
MEMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HorseSpirit Arts Gallery Celebrates 9 Years

On Saturday, October 1, HorseSpirit Arts Gallery celebrated their ninth anniversary in Savage Mill. The celebration was attended by County Executive Calvin Ball, Allan Kittleman, and Councilwoman Christiana Rigby.
On Thursdays, THB Wears Pink

Beginning October 1, THB will have Pink Bagel Boxes available in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month where a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit LifeBridge Health services around breast cancer and women's health. To show your support, you can place your order either online at eatTHB.com or by calling the store. Orders should be placed at least 72 hours ahead of time. Meanwhile, every Thursday, we will have Pink Bagels in the stores. They are here for a limited time so come by the THB of Columbia at Columbia Crossing to order your Pink Bagels for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Lorien Elkridge Fall Promotions

Lorien Health Services' Elkridge location is currently running promotions on their assisted living apartments, including respite care and on-site skilled nursing, occupational, physical, and speech therapy.