BBI Upcoming Events

BBI MONTHLY MEETING

in conjunction with GovConnects

I. Date: Thursday, October 24th

II. Time: 8:30AM-10:00AM (Doors Open at 8:00AM)

III. Agenda:

1) Leidos - Learn about the recent formation of the company, the difference between SAIC vs. Leidos, and what these changes mean for your business.

2) Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) - Hear about research and development, cyber security investment and security clearance tax credits for your business!

3) KatzAbosch - Speaking on how small businesses can benefit from the cyber security investment tax credits!

4) GovConnects - Discussing how the program enables businesses to benefit from the growth of the cyber security industry!

5) BBI Update - Find out all the new BBI actions and events that will help your business grow and get better connected!

6) Extreme Networking !

V. Attendees:  FREE and open to all businesses. Reservations NOT required.

BBI BROWN BAG

How small businesses should strategically approach

compliance with the Affordable Care Act

I. Date: Thursday, October 17th

II. Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM

III. Presenter: Panel of local health care experts discuss the Affordable Care Act. Bob Anantua, President and CEO of the Small Business Alliance Group will facilitate the Panel Discussion with Christine Hall, Executive Director of Healthy Howard, a connector entity for the MD Health Connection; David Cardwell, Sr., Executive VP of Business Development, Group Benefit Services.

IV. Event: The panel discussion will provide perspectives to the business community as it pertains to the Affordable Care Act. It will help the audience to understand the rationale behind the mandate and the implications of some of the decisions that business owners will be making in compliance with the Act. The Panel will outline the purpose of the exchange as well as explore the challenges and solutions to employers. This workshop will address many of the burning questions that are on the mind of the small business employers. Participants will be asked to come prepared to participate in discussion and voice areas of needs as well as challenges they may face in their respective organization.

V. Location: 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 Room 303

VI. Register: Brown Bags are open to the first 25 registered BBI partners. Register by emailing company, name, and title to kfew@howardcountymd.gov

VII. Cost: FREE. Water and snacks provided; please feel free to bring your own lunch.

  

   

Howard County Economic Development Authority

Annual Meeting

 

I. Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2013

II. Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

III. Your Mission.....Join other prominent members of the business community on October 16, 2013 for the 20th annual meeting and HCEDA Business Awards! Enjoy an evening of dining, awards, and celebration of another successful year!

Keynote Presentation By: Seth Goldman, President and TeaEO of Honest Tea and author of the recently released Mission in a Bottle. Should you accept the mission and attend, you'll encounter the thrill of success as he divulges secret methods for building a "Challenger Brand" with a focus on innovation, transparency, and health

IV. Location: Turf Valley (2700 Turf Valley Rd Ellicott City, MD 21042)

V. Attendees: Purchase tickets at www.hceda.org/annualmeeting