The mission of the Cyber Conference is to provide a forum for small and mid-sized businesses in Howard County and the region to access industry and government leaders with current information on cybersecurity that will improve their market position, enhance their corporate security policies and infrastructure, identify potential business opportunities, and provide a take away of information and contacts for follow-up that assists businesses in...

Christian Hellie is the Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner for Acquisition and Grants within the Office of Acquisition and Grants (OAG). As the principal procurement office of SSA, the OAG is responsible for the SSA-wide acquisition and grants programs in support of the Agency mission and strategic goals. This office directs the business management aspects of these activities, and develops and implements applicable policies, procedures, and...

With only four privately held programs taking place each calendar year, participants experience valuable dialogue with men and women who have built, grown, and sold companies. Executive level reception attendees establish and cultivate new and existing relationships while obtaining knowledge and exploring new business opportunities.

Join the top Women-Owned Government Contracting firms in the Central Maryland region for a day of idea sharing, networking, and leadership development. This one-day conference provides an opportunity for large and small group discussion of best practices. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of women who excel in leadership and who have played a role in establishing best practices for women in business.

Are you a federal contracting CFO looking to connect with peers to discuss various issues such as pricing, compliance, audits, and other challenges to accounting in the federal sector? The Howard County Chamber of Commerce CFO Roundtable is just the series for you. With five sessions spanning the calendar year, this interactive program provides participants with executive level networking, quality information sharing, and unparalleled access t...

Connect at the next of our distinctive receptions featuring the top Federal Government contractors in the Central Maryland region. With only four privately held programs taking place each calendar year, participants experience valuable dialogue with men and women who have built, grown, and sold companies. Executive level reception attendees establish and cultivate new and existing relationships while obtaining knowledge and exploring new busin...

Earlier this month, the Commission to Modernize State Procurement led by Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford issued a report which includes 57 recommendations that span multiple issue areas such as creating a uniform RFP template for all goods and services, streamlining A&E procurements, expanding small business and MBE procurement opportunities, promoting efficiencies through automation and technology upgrades, and removing redundant and unnecessary...

If a company is growing and profitable as a Government subcontractor, the natural progression is to begin thinking of becoming a Government prime contractor. While the benefits may be financially rewarding, an emerging firm has lots to consider. One needs to understand the regulations, responsibilities, and the increasingly competitive Government contracting marketplace before making the leap from subcontractor to prime contractor. While there...

Join us for this special luncheon to honor our veterans and to learn how the Maryland National Guard works in conjunction with the Maryland government. How does Major General Singh's philosophy determine how she leads and runs the National Guard? What principles and tactics can be transferred to the commercial sector?

Participate in a conversation with lawmakers and local business representatives about the issues to be discussed in the next legislative session. We'll also be presenting the Chamber's public policy priorities for 2017.