The past year was marked with great successes and great challenges. We had many opportunities to celebrate the achievements of businesses here and even greater opportunities to positively impact the businesses that call Howard County home, and to help them to grow and succeed.
The Business Monthly
New Regional Chamber Announces Board
The newly-formed regional chamber of commerce composed of the former Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber and the former West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce held its first board of directors meeting on Jan. 18.
A Promising First: An International Entrepreneurship Platform in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two Dutch economic development agencies in October 2016.
Elections Have Consequences, Especially Trump’s
Elections have consequences. Many politicians, from President Barack Obama to former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich, have said that over the years.
Growing Maryland Small Business Takes More Than Money
The Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO) is continuing to make investments in small businesses to help entrepreneurs grow their companies.
Education and Immigration or: Fear and Loathing in Howard County
Another month, another education squabble. In the latest chapter, Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent Renee Foose sued the county’s board of education concerning a series of measures taken in December that Foose deemed illegal.
Arundel Council Narrows Impact of Proposed Bill
The Anne Arundel County Council has reduced the scope of a proposal bill that is intended to mitigate crime at commercial properties, notably at smaller hotels in Laurel along Route 198, so it now applies only to hotels with 200 rooms or less.
Schuh Record Fundraising Can Keep Challengers Away
One of the key ways incumbents get reelected is by raising so much campaign cash that they can scare away most challengers, and beat any challenger bold enough to try.
CRTC, Montgomery County-Based TCM Merge
The evening of Jan. 24, during the 29th Annual Maryland Policy & Leadership Dinner, the Technology Council of Maryland (TCM), of Rockville, and the Annapolis-based Chesapeake Regional Tech Council (CRTC) announced a merger of the organizations.
Schuh Updates Arundel Citizens on Administration’s Progress
After two years in office, County Executive Steve Schuh released a brief video updating Anne Arundel County citizens on his administration’s progress with accomplishing his five-point plan for making the county the best place to live, work and start a business in Maryland.