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Meet DBED’s New Secretary at Membership Luncheon Next Week

What does the new Secretary mean when he refers to “Feds, Meds, Eds, & Beds?”

Learn about new strategies Secretary Christian Johansson will be implementing to support business growth at the Chamber luncheon on Wednesday, September 16th at 11 a.m. at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel. 

 Named as one of the Baltimore Business Journal’s “40-under-40” emerging leaders, Mr. Johansson has a background which uniquely qualifies him for his leadership role at Maryland’s Dept. of Economic Development (DBED).  Before joining DBED, Mr. Johansson served as president and CEO of the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, the region’s private/public partnership for the promotion of economic growth.  During Christian’s tenure, the Alliance was recognized locally and nationally for its innovative economic development strategies and significant contributions to the economic growth of the Greater Baltimore region. 

Seize this opportunity to meet the new Secretary and ask questions affecting your business.  

 Wednesday, September 16, 2009
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel
11:00 AM – Networking/ 12:00 Program Begins

$50.00 Members (in advance)
$65.00 Non-members (in advance)
At the Door add $10.00

Expand Your Networking Options:
Reserve a display table $175 (includes 1 luncheon ticket)
Available for members only

 

2009 Signature Event
ACE Award Winners Announced



Chamber Announces the 2009 ACE Award Winners
To be recognized at its Premier Signature Event on October 2nd

Each year the Howard County Chamber of Commerce recognizes Chamber members who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to the overall mission of the Chamber with its Awards for Chamber Excellence (ACE).  There are a total of eight award categories. The 2009 winners are:


The Large Business of the Year, sponsored by the Mergis Group, is Northrop Grumman
 

 The Business Person of the Year, sponsored by The Columbia Bank, is awarded to J.P. Bolduc, JPB Enterprises, Inc.
 

The Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Cardoni & Waddell, is CQI Associates. 
 

The BRAC Business Advocates of the Year, sponsored by Lingualistek, are Patty Keeton of Howard Community College and Sam Seymour of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics.
 

The Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Creig Northrop, is Paul Swidersky, Quality Associates. 
 

 The Young Professional of the Year, sponsored by Loyola College, is Kristi Simon, O’Donovan and Associates.  
 

 The Business Advocate of the Year, the Volunteer of the Year, and the Exemplar Award will be announced during the Signature Event Ceremonies.
 

The featured entertainer for the evening is Roy Firestone.  Critically acclaimed for his work in broadcast journalism, Firestone is best known for his role as host of ESPN’s and HDnet’s Face 2 Face.  He has interviewed more than 5,000 people, including nearly every major sports figure, and has won seven Emmy® Awards and seven Cable ACE Awards. Firestone is also an accomplished singer, impressionist, and humorist. 

The Signature Event is the Howard County Chamber of Commerce’s premier event.  It includes pre- and post-dinner receptions and a gala dinner in between.  Last year’s event sold-out in advance and tickets are going quickly again this year.  To purchase a ticket, visit the Chamber’s website, www.howardchamber.com, or call the Chamber office, 410-730-4111.  


Cancellations for refund will be accepted up to 48 hours prior
to the day of the event

Residential Energy Co-op
The Best Employee Benefit Opportunity


If you haven't offered this to your employees, you're missing out!  

Save as much as one month's energy costs! Enrollment for the Residential Energy Co-Op is ongoing and employees of current Chamber member organizations are therefore still eligible to join.  This is an excellent time to seek pricing for electricity and natural gas supply services. Members and their employees interested in enrolling in the Residential Energy Co-Op should go to the Chamber website home page at www.howardchamber.com, click on “Energy Purchasing Co-Op” and click on “New Residential Co-Op.”   Questions, call us at the Chamber at 410-730-4111. Look for more information sessions to be scheduled soon.

This is a great benefit in this expensive energy climate. 
Come to our free educational session to determine if this is the right solution for your business or home.

2009 Metro Expo


A Joint Venture of
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce,
Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

A Day of Exploring Opportunities, Gathering Information, Networking and Business Development

To be held at Signature Flight Support’s main aircraft hangar at BWI Marshall Airport, Two Aaronson Drive, Glen Burnie. Our event is designed to offer businesses throughout the region a day of exploring opportunities, gathering information, networking and business development. Join us as an exhibitor or attendee!

Your Ticket to Success

Friday, October 23
 8:30am - 2:00pm
 (Doors open 8:00am)

Signature Flight Support Aircraft Hangar
2 Aaronson Drive
Glen Burnie MD 21061

ITINERARY

8:30am      Regional Economic Report 
Breakfast Congressman John Sarbannes will address current economic issues followed by a panel discussion.

10:00am       Exhibit Floor Opens
11:00am        "Lean to Green"
Presented by the office of Congressman Sarbannes
Noon               "Chat & Chew" - Networking Lunch
1:00pm            "Using Social Networking to Market Your Business"
Speaker - Glen Garnes, Relationship Marketing Center

Registration Information

Metro Expo Information Flyer

Expo Postcard

Contact Chamber Offices for Sponsorship Opportunities

Expo Booth ---- $375*
register prior to September 17 and pay only $350

Breakfast - $35.00
Lunch - $25.00
Breakfast & Lunch $50.00
Electricity for Booth - $75.00

CareerFest 2009



Click here to download the registration form.

For questions, call Steve Ober at 410.290.2605 or email Sober@Dllr.State.Md.Us

New Recycling Initiative to Save you Time and Money!

Click here for more information.

Chamber Member Named a ‘Smart CPA’ by Baltimore SmartCEO
Bill Riley, a Principal in Reznick Group’s Baltimore  was recently named a ‘Smart CPA’ by Baltimore SmartCEO.  The magazine selected 25 Baltimore area CPA’s who excel in their profession and community. Congratulations Bill!


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