Get Involved with the Howard County Chamber’s Committees

Committees

The Howard County Chamber relies on dedicated volunteers from the business community to lend their expertise in planning events and implementing programs. Members who are interested in joining a committee should email Chamber President Leonardo McClarty at lmcclarty@howardchamber.com

Event and Program Committees

Signature Event

The Signature Event Committee plans the gala event that celebrates individuals and companies who have enjoyed success and supported the business community. Responsibilities include choosing entertainment and event logistics.

Winter Mingle

The Winter Mingle Committee is responsible for the selection of entertainment, development of a theme and creation of the overall ambiance for the Winter Mingle party. Become involved with the events and program committees.

Legislative Affairs Committee

This committee serves as the chief research and advisory committee to the Chamber board and membership on public policy and government affairs matters that affect Howard County business success.

It is comprised of our five sub-committees:

  • Budget Operations & Regulations
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
  • Land Use & Environment
  • Education & Workforce Development
  • Labor & Employment

It oversees the draft of the Chamber’s annual position paper as well as reviews and recommends strategies and positions for both local and state legislative matters. While all members are welcome to participate, only one eligible volunteer from each member company is allowed to vote on issues addressed. Become involved with the Chamber’s legislative and government affairs committee.

 

Membership Committees

The Howard County Chamber of Commerce has three committees related to membership.

Ambassadors

Ambassadors are volunteer representatives for the Chamber and are responsible for assisting in maintaining open lines of communication between the Chamber and its Members. Their purpose is to promote membership services/benefits and enhance goodwill for the Chamber in the business community.

The Chamber Ambassadors help to:

  • welcome new members to the Chamber,
  • assist those members in becoming acclimated to all aspects of the organization,
  • assist staff at special events like ribbon-cuttings, major events, and programs
  • assist with membership recruitment and retention

Meet the current ambassadors

Membership Committee

Our newly configured Membership Committee is responsible for actively recruiting new members, developing strategies for reaching prospective members, and assisting staff with the development of membership leads. We have extended the scope of the membership committee to recruit members from both the private and government sectors. Become involved in the Membership Committee.

 

GovConnects Committees

GovConnects Advisory Council

The GovConnects Advisory Council is a group of GovConnects members who help shape the GovConnects Program launched by the Chamber to focus on the State and Federal Government Contracting Industry. The GovConnects Advisory Council works to educate and connect local industry participants with opportunities and represent their interests in the wider community to positively impact the region’s economic future. Get involved with the GovConnects subcommittees.

Committees available with the GovConnects Program:
  • GovConnects Engagement Sub-Committee
  • GovConnects Sponsorship Sub-Committee
  • GovConnects Marketing Sub-Committee

 

YPN Committees ypn committees

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) offers opportunities to network with local community and business leaders and providing professional development for those early in their careers or looking for a career change.

The YPN has its own board of directors and committees including:

  • YPN Events Committee
  • YPN Sponsorship Committee
  • YPN Membership Committee
  • YPN Communications Committee

Become involved with YPN’s Sub-Committees.

 

 

 

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