Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2025!

Howard County welcomes businesses of all industries and sizes to take part in this year’s Business Appreciation Week 2025, October 20-24, 2025. During the week, ambassador teams including county department heads, government officials, community organization leaders, and Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) team members will visit local businesses to learn more about their experiences doing business in Howard County.

As part of HCEDA’s ongoing mission with County Executive Calvin Ball, we would like to hear directly from businesses to:

1. Learn more about the company’s growth, highlights, and challenges
2. Receive feedback on opportunities to continue to improve the business climate in Howard County

We hope that you take the opportunity to share your stories and experiences by signing up for an appointment.

Appointments are available:

• Monday- Wednesday from 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM
• Thursday from 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
• Friday from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM.

Space is limited, so register today! Registration will close on Friday, September 20th.

Disclaimer: Selected registration times represent estimated time blocks during which your visit may occur. Please allow for some flexibility. Photos will be taken during the visit and may be used for marketing and promotional purposes by the Howard County Economic Development Authority.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Meetings to be held at your place of business., Meetings can also be arranged to be held at HCEDA, Columbia, United States