Howard County Economic Development Authority E-News - December 2010

Dec. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- Howard County Economic Development Authority e-News
December 14, 2010 - Vol. 3, No. 4

2010 Howard County CoRE Tour Featured 19 Properties

On October 28, 2010, three buses packed with brokers, site selectors, and others set out on a three hour bus tour that featured 19 properties within Howard County, Maryland.  With a commercial real estate inventory of approximately 70 million square feet, Howard County is positioned for growth and is the ideal location for corporate headquarters, research and development, distribution operations.

“Opportunities continue to abound in the commercial real estate sector in Howard County “Our local economy is strengthened by a number of federal facilities in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor, specifically the National Security Agency, the largest tenant on Fort Meade,” stated Howard County Executive Ken Ulman at the kick-off breakfast. "In 2011, we anticipate an even stronger impact as the BRAC agencies continue to occupy the new facilities at Fort Meade and the new Cyber Command’s operations commence there.” . . .  more - http://www.hceda.org/featureDetail.aspx?id=138

ADG Creative Holds Ribbon Cutting Event to Launch Expanded Creative Space

On October 27, 2010 ADG Creative  marked the launch of its new creative space that expands the agency’s capabilities, doubles its square footage and provides room for continued growth.  The event celebrated ADG Creative’s employees as well as the agency’s unprecedented growth in recent years.

Ken Ulman, Howard County Executive, participated in the event’s ceremonial ribbon cutting, noting that Columbia is quickly becoming a major economic hub. “ADG’s new expanded space in Columbia is good news for several reasons:  It’s a reaffirmation that Howard County is a great place to succeed in business; and the more bright, creative people ADG can attract to this region simply makes it a better place to live,” said Ken Ulman, Howard County Executive. . . .  more - http://www.hceda.org/featureDetail.aspx?id=139

The Howard Technology Council Honors Seven at its 2010 Technology Awards

The Howard Technology Council, the premier resource for technology business growth, celebrated the success of Howard County's technology community on November 16 with a sellout crowd at its Third Annual Technology Awards at the Howard Community College.

The keynote speaker - John L. Jacobs, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Global Index Products and Global Marketing Group, NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. - focused on Howard County as the dynamic, central location where people can “dream and do” anything.  “If you can dream it, do it,”   says Jacobs, “Howard County is the greatest county, in the greatest state, in the greatest nation in the world, bar none.” . . . . more - http://hceda.org/thecenter/busFeatureDetail.aspx?id=135

Order Government Contracting Institute "On-Demand" Webinars

The Howard County Economic Development Authority’s Center for Business and Technology Development has partnered with TargetGov to present the Government Contracting Institute Webinar Series.

Available to order on-demand, the Government Contracting Institute (GCI) webinars offer businesses the opportunity to receive on-demand instruction from leaders in the Federal Government contracting market. Learn about registering as a contractor, business development, market research, accounting, legal issues and security clearances. . . . more - http://www.hceda.org/thecenter/busFeatureDetail.aspx?id=110

Family Tradition Runs Deep on Clark's Elioak Farm this Holiday Season

For the first time in its long history, Clark’s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City, will be open for the holiday season.  The farm is selling cut-your-own and precut Christmas trees, handmade and hand-decorated wreaths and holiday decorations, gifts made by local artisans, and owner Martha Clark’s first children’s book, “Trusty the Tractor.”  In a “down-home version of Symphony of Lights,” the farm is also offering hay rides through lighted Enchanted Forest attractions, and is featuring a Christmas tree maze spotted with more Enchanted Forest characters.

Martha Clark’s late father, Jim Clark, considered the addition of cut-your-own Christmas trees to the farm many years ago.  Between 1998 and 1999, the family planted many of its Christmas trees by hand, which Martha’s children tended.  The trees have shaped naturally over the years, and as a result have an incredibly full shape and are exceedingly beautiful, standing between six and ten feet tall.  . . . . . more - http://hceda.org/agriculture/agFeatureDetail.aspx?id=137

Local Christmas Trees Bring Holiday Spirit at Local Howard County Farms

Create holiday memories at a local Howard County farm during the 2010 holiday season by picking and cutting your own Christmas tree.  Stop by Clark’s Elioak Farm, Greenway Farms, Timber Falls Tree Farm, Triadelphia Lake View Farm, and Sun Nurseries - or any of the roadside stands - to find a tree along with holiday decorations and crafts. . . . more - http://hceda.org/agriculture/agFeatureDetail.aspx?id=136


USDA Designates 22 Counties in Maryland as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

On November 5, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated 22 Maryland counties as "Primary Natural Disaster Areas" due to losses caused by drought and excessive heat that occurred June 1 through Aug. 31, 2010. The counties are: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, Somerset, St. Mary's, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worchester.

“President Obama and I understand these conditions caused severe damage to the corn crop as well as soybeans and forage crops,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This action will provide help to hundreds of farmers who suffered significant production losses.” . . . . more - http://hceda.org/agriculture/agFeatureDetail.aspx?id=134


UPCOMING EVENTS - http://www.hceda.org/events.aspx

December 15, 2010
Howard Technology Council December Networking Event

January 13, 2011
Smart Start to Business Success

January 20, 2011
How to Find, Select, and Finance an Affordable Franchise

February 10, 2011
Save the Date! Retirement Party for the Legendary Richard “Dick” Story

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The Howard County Economic Development Authority is a public-private partnership that promotes growth and stability by supporting existing businesses, targeting new businesses, and attracting corporate/regional headquarters.