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.

Learn from NASA representatives about programs to fund the research, development, and demonstration of innovative technologies. If your company has less than 500 employees or is a non-profit research institute, come learn more about these programs and potential sources of seed funding.

Join us for the Chamber's next event in our Small Business Seminar Series, The Healthcare Landscape for Maryland Small Businesses. Topics of Discussion: Who are the insurers and what is the difference? How are insurance policies priced? Cost saving strategies. Where do your employees access care? Alternative strategies to healthcare delivery for businesses and individuals.