Howard County Business Appreciation Week 2026!

Howard County businesses of all industries and sizes are invited to participate in 2026 Business Appreciation Week.
About this Event

Please 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 Ambassador
• A Certificate of Appreciation
• Photos featured in HCEDA Flickr accounty and/or social media

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-from 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM
• Tuesday from 9:00am to 4:00 PM
• Wednesday from 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM (AFTERNOON ONLY)
• Thursday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Friday 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.

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.