Howard County Economic Development Authority

Although #BusinessAppreciationWeek has wrapped up, our commitment to supporting local businesses is as strong as ever! Let’s keep up the momentum and make a difference by shopping small each day. Here’s a spotlight on one of the incredible businesses we visited: More Than Java Cafe Game On TEMPOSL Design Depictions Structural Engineering, P.C. Consult Lemonade #ShopLocalHoCo #SupportSmallBusiness #HowardCounty #ShopSmall

Partnership rules. In turbulent times, we are strenghtening our ties with our friends in Howard County, Maryland/USA. Yesterday I had the honor to sign an Memorandum of Understanding between Howard County Government and the IT-Sicherheitscluster e. V. at the stand of it-sa – Home of IT Security. We are honored that County Executive, Dr. Calvin Ball and the CEO of the Economic Development Authority, Jennifer Jones, CEcD, representing the large IT security hotspot in the US, want to join us on the path to economic cooperation in the field of information security. Thank you so much! Thank you to the whole delegation and @Bob Zhang for the wonderful organisation. We hope to see you soon. Thank you also to Kimberly Mentzell and Jessica Reynolds, Maryland Department of Commerce. Two years ago we started, now we have reached the working level. Great! Not to forget our host, it-sa – Home of IT Security, and Frank Venjakob

I’m proud to have taken an early leap in my career by joining Leadership Premier—an experience I’m deeply grateful for. It provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with executives, decision-makers, and policy influencers across sectors. I’m honored to be recognized. Thank you, Leadership Howard County and LP’24 peers.

⏰ Last chance to apply for the winter cohort! ⏰ Applications are being accepted until midnight tonight. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to accelerate your retail business! APPLY NOW: https://bit.ly/3zDXoCV And don’t forget about our upcoming Square training: 📅 Maximizing the Use of Square Terminals 🗓️ Thursday, November 7 🕛 12pm – 1pm Register here: https://bit.ly/4e3TOQM #BusinessGrowth #SquareTraining #WomenInBusiness #ShopLocalHoCo

Weekly Data Dive: It’s almost National Friends of the Libraries Week!   Did you know? The Howard County Public Library System:   🧑💼 Employs over 200 people 🧪 Has more than 1 million items (including art, STEM tools and more!) 🔄 Loaned nearly 7 million items in 2023 🏛️ Welcomed 1.5 million visitors last year   Explore your own data dives with AtoZ Databases, a powerful research tool provided for free by HCLS. Find business data by location, industry and more at: https://bit.ly/3A53sEz   #LibraryWeek #DataDive #FriendsOfLibraries #EconomicDevelopment #HowardCounty

We had the pleasure of attending the grand reopening of Ellicott City Aesthetics and it was truly a celebration of resilience, empowerment and community! Sonia Singh shared her inspiring journey, from starting with just $500 to building a business that uplifts and supports the health, confidence, and well-being of women in Howard County. Her passion and commitment to this community shone through every part of the event. The space was buzzing with over 100 amazing women—leaders, advocates and community members—coming together to celebrate and connect. It was such an honor to be part of this milestone, and we can’t wait to see all the incredible things that are yet to come! #GrandReopening #CommunityEmpowerment #WomensHealth #HowardCountyStrong #WomenSupportingWomen

Business Appreciation Week may be over, but our commitment to supporting local businesses never stops! 💼 Let’s continue the momentum and shop small every day. Here are some of the fantastic businesses we visited: Victoria's Gastro Pub AppleCore's Bake Shoppe CyberVillage Networkers, Inc Living in Style - Reed Training Center - Nani House The Five Arrows Media #ShopLocalHoCo #SupportLocalBusiness #HowardCountyProud #ShopSmall

Own a business in North Laurel or Savage? The North Laurel/Savage Facade Improvement Grant offers up to $20,000 to enhance your building’s exterior! First $5,000 is fully reimbursable. Apply today to revitalize your property and boost curb appeal. https://bit.ly/3Ydv7ey #NorthLaurelSavage #FacadeGrant #BusinessGrowth #HowardCounty

We’re thrilled to be the Luminary Sponsor for Ignite Howard County #9! Join us on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at Jailbreak Brewing Company for an evening of inspiring talks. This event is part of a global movement that brings together 12 dynamic speakers, each with just 5 minutes and 20 slides to ignite conversations on topics like global learning, environmentalism, race, resiliency, mental health, and more. We’re especially proud to support two of our core EIR mentors, Vance MacEwen and Camille Mazelev, who will be taking the stage as speakers. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear their insights along with talks from other fantastic speakers like Lindsey Baker, Natalie Domond, and Tinah Ibironke Ph.D. Hosted by Conscious Capitalism Central Maryland Chapter and supported by Leadership Howard County, this event is sure to sell out quickly. Grab your tickets today and join us for a night of ideas, innovation, and community! https://bit.ly/3YzFwmt #IgniteHowardCounty #MICSponsor #LeadershipHowardCounty #HowardCountyEvents #InnovationInAction

🎃 Pumpkin Pitch is TODAY! 🎃 The wait is over! The Pumpkin Pitch is happening tonight at the Maryland Innovation Center, and we’re ready for an exciting night of innovation, creativity and competition. But first—how many pumpkins can you count in the photo? 🧡 Comment your guess below! Come cheer on local entrepreneurs as they pitch their brilliant ideas for a chance to win over $6,000 in cash prizes! Let’s support our community’s talent and witness the future of innovation together! https://bit.ly/3Z0XPBx #PumpkinPitch #EventDay #FindThePumpkins #InnovationInAction