#ECStrong meeting next Thursday, November 10
Your Weekly News & Updates - November 3, 2016

  Legislative
Small Businesses: Let the Fed Know! Credit Survey.



Federal Reserve Bank has launched a survey to track potential finance issues affecting small businesses, and bring them to the attention of service providers and policymakers. If we get enough responses, we'll get the results! 
  Information
LeChic Academy Foundation BizKidz Fair and Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, November 5, 2016    12:00 - 3:30 pm 
5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 


Ribbon cutting at 12:30 pm. Bring your young entrepreneur and enjoy an afternoon of exhibits, fun workshop activities, games, contests, face painting, magic tricks, hula hoop competitions, puppy fashion show, arts & crafts, entrepreneurship networking & mentoring...and much, much more! More information
Grand Re-opening Celebration Main Street Oriental Rugs 
Saturday, November 5, 2016    12:00 - 6:00 pm 
8290 Main St., Ellicott City


Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, discounts on new inventory, and a chance to win a FREE 4'x6' hand-knotted area rug! More information

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at A La Mode Boutique!
Monday, November 7, 2016    6:00 pm
8307 Main St., Ellicott City


Let's welcome A La Mode Boutique back to Main St. at their temporary location. Come celebrate with specials, light refreshments, and bubbly! (Below SuCasa off Lot D). More information and to RSVP.

Rebuilding #ECStrong - Community Meetings
Thursday, November 10, 2016    7:00 pm 
Roger Carter Community Center, Ellicott City 


The first of three upcoming community meetings planned for residents and stakeholders from the greater Ellicott City area will focus on the environment and feature a presentation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Register


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  Membership News
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  Chamber News 
Please Take our Economic Survey
Here's your chance to tell us where you think the economy of your region and your industry,is heading in 2017. Just as you want to know what other business are doing, they want to learn from you. We will present the results of this survey at our Economic Forecast Breakfast on December 1. Take me to the survey!
Electronic Certificates of Origin


The Chamber is now offering a time-saving process for receiving your Certificates of Origin for exporting your products. Create, submit, and print electronically certified documents right at your desk. Find out more here.
 
Chamber Circle of Champion Sponsorships

As you prepare for the upcoming year, we hope that the Howard County Chamber is included in your firm's 2017 business development plans. It is a new day in Howard County and we are positioned for success. Support us and let us take your business higher.   


 
Upcoming Events



November 10 - Member Orientation
November 10 - CFO Roundtable
November 16 - Salute to Veterans Luncheon
November 17 - Coffee with the President
December 1 - Economic Forecast Breakfast with Anirban Basu
Circle of Champion Sponsors


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