Events
Member Luncheons
Held five times each
year, our member
luncheons offer an
hour of networking
opportunities
followed by an
educational
presentation. The
luncheon topics are:
- State of the County -
The State of the County address by the Howard County Executive has been hosted by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for the past 17 years. Held in the beginning of the year, the County Executive recaps the prior year’s successes and challenges and unveils a roadmap for the upcoming year.
- Annual Meeting
-
At this luncheon,
the Chamber unveils
the annual report
and welcomes new
board members. Past
presenters have
included, regional
business leaders,
motivational
speakers and local
media
representatives.
- Special Topics
-
Each year, two
additional luncheons
feature speakers on
various timely
topics.
Business After Business
Held eight to 10 times each year at a member location, BABs
are the Chamber's
networking
cornerstone with an
average of 100
members attending.
Food and fun are the
focus, with a
monthly cash drawing
for members in good
standing.
New Member Orientation
The members of the
Board of Directors
and the Chamber
staff offer an
in-depth look at the
Howard County
Chamber of Commerce.
This is also another
opportunity for the
Chamber board and
staff to listen to
ensure members’
success and look for
ways to help members
achieve their goals.
YPN Mixer
Often held at member restaurant locations, these events feature two hours of straight networking for those who are the future of our business community.
The Young
Professionals
Network (YPN) is a great way to become involved, make connections and have a little fun. To learn more about YPN,
Click here.
Chamber Cup Classic
Presented by PNC
Bank and held in
early spring, the
Chamber Cup Classic
golf outing offers a
relaxing day on the
greens followed by
cocktails and
dinner. Networking
opportunities are
available all day
long with over 300
people typically
attending this
event.
Signature Event
Presented by M&T Bank and Turf Valley Resort, the Signature Event is held in early October and has become the premier event in Howard County. A time for business to recognize businesses, the Chamber’s Annual ACE Awards
(Awards for Chamber
Excellence) are presented, followed by a nationally recognized presenter. Past presenters have included humorist Dave Barry and political satirist Mark Russell. Over 600 people attend this popular event each year.
Economic Forecast Breakfast
Each December, the
Economic Forecast
Breakfast presents
an overview of the
current and
impending economic
conditions to help
Chamber members plan
their staffing and
determine
appropriate
inventory levels.
Economic experts
from around the
country are brought
in to supplement the
expertise of local
business leaders for
a comprehensive
forecast.
Holiday Party
Presented by The Columbia Bank, the Holiday Party takes on a new and exciting theme each year from an
Arctic
Blast to an
International
Affair. This event
is where members are
encouraged to relax
and have fun.
Legislative Breakfast
Each fall, the
Legislative
breakfast attracts
approximately 300
business
professionals and
elected officials.
The Chamber’s annual
white paper is
unveiled at this
event and Howard
County’s elected
officials are the
featured speakers
and panelists.
Power Networking Breakfast
Held in December,
the Chamber's Power
Networking Breakfast
gives each attendee
the opportunity to
pitch their goods
and services for a
few minutes to a
breakfast crowd that
often exceeds 60
attendees. At the
close of each
presentation,
speaker business
cards are delivered
to all interested,
potential customers
in attendance.
Special Events
The chamber hosts several special events and conferences throughout the year. Please
click here to see all of our upcoming events.