# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Howard County businesses of all industries and sizes are invited to participate in 2026 Business Appreciation Week.About this EventPlease only register for one appointment.Howard County welcomes businesses of all industries and sizes to take part in this year’s Business Appreciation Week 2026, September 28 through October 2, 2026. During the week, Ambassador teams including Howard 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.Each business will recieve:An in-person business visit from a HC AmbassadorA Certificate of AppreciationPhotos featured in HCEDA Flickr accounty and/or social mediaAs part of HCEDA’s ongoing mission with County Executive Calvin Ball, we would like to hear directly from businesses to:Learn more about the company’s growth, highlights, and challengesReceive feedback on opportunities to continue to improve the business climate in Howard CountyWe hope that you take the opportunity to share your stories and experiences by signing up for an appointment.Appointments are available:Monday-from 9:30 AM and 4:00 PMTuesday from 9:00am to 4:00 PMWednesday from 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM (AFTERNOON ONLY)Thursday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMFriday from 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM.Space is limited, so register today! Registration will close on Monday, August 31st.Please only register for one appointment. If you have flexible availability, select the "My availability is flexible" option.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.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/60779b90-9d4d-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Disclaimer:By registering for this event, you agree that your contact information may be shared with the event sponsor(s) for follow-up communications related to the event or their services. If you prefer not to have your information shared, please contact the event organizer directly.Please note: Photos, videos and recordings may be taken during the event and used for marketing or promotional purposes by the organizers and sponsors. By attending, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in these materials.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/howard-county-business-appreciation-week-2026/100001994313651818
- **Event Categories**: fitness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: Meetings to be held at your place of business.
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Meetings to be held at your place of business.
- **lat**: 39.166263
- **long**: -76.8432663
- **full address**: Meetings to be held at your place of business., Meetings can also be arranged to be held at HCEDA, Columbia, United States

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- **Alt text**: Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a705888c870facc2e2a57b17730a5d6e12e9394e9aad6198abc8a3d540206ac4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1691c0-gmir.jpg?v=1784691738

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026! being held?
  - **A:** Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026! takes place on Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Meetings to be held at your place of business., Meetings can also be arranged to be held at HCEDA, Columbia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026!?
  - **A:** Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026! is organized by Howard County Economic Development Authority.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026! is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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