The GovConnects Advisory Council is a group of small and large government contracting firms (federal, state and local), academia, government agency representatives and not-for-profit organizations that bring unique knowledge and skills that support the government contracting industries in Howard County and the surrounding area. This group helps to support the knowledge and skills of the Howard County Chamber staff and Board of Directors in order to more effectively guide the organization.

The Advisory Council serves to make recommendations and provide key information and materials to the Chamber Board of Directors. The Advisory Council aids in evaluating the performance of the program, reviews, monitors and assesses programs, serves as an advocate for the Chamber to the government contracting community and provides technical expertise.