3 days ago · The Business Monthly features local business, government and nonprofit news and events in Howard County and Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

3 days ago · Residents may also receive free information and referral services for county-based child care options by calling 410-313-2273. “Our human resources office will reopen enrollment for county employees to enroll in [our] Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account to support child care needs,” Ball said.

20 hours ago · Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks have scheduled a Feb. 12 telephone town hall meeting to answer constituents’ questions and provide an update on their congressional and court-based efforts to challenge Trump administration policy directives affecting federal employees.

3 days ago · In addition to the monthly newspaper, The Business Monthly, and the weekly e-newsletter, BizWeekly, stay up-to-date on the latest news from Howard County and Anne Arundel County in Maryland with The Business Monthly’s latest news.

Jan 23, 2025 · The AARP designated Howard County an “Age-Friendly Community” in December 2024, and on Jan. 16, county leaders invited input in the second phase of “Age-Friendly Howard County,” a community initiative to make Howard County a more inclusive and supportive place for people of all ages.

Feb 4, 2025 · Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host a public forum for federal government employees living in Howard County to share their experiences and gather resources surrounding the buyout proposal of President Donald Trump’s administration.

Dec 29, 2024 · In late 1969, Columbia began receiving attention from sports media for its novelty, its growing population, and its prime location between Baltimore and Washington, as two area professional sports team owners were becoming vocal about low fan turnout and team facilities.

Jan 23, 2025 · Howard County’s first Enterprise Zone, unveiled on Jan. 28, provides a framework for a new incentive program for businesses along US 1 and in Columbia Gateway, offering tax credits to businesses looking to reinvest in their properties and tax benefits to those looking to grow their employment base.

Jan 9, 2025 · The Community Foundation of Howard County will present insights on the legacy of James Rouse, the developer behind Columbia’s planned community. The City of Laurel rescinded a Notice to Vacate for residents of The Tiers at Laurel Lakes Condominiums issued on Nov. 25, 2024. Roughly 70 homes in the ...

Building on a legacy. Wilhelm Builders, Annapolis Junction. It was about a decade ago when Wilhelm Commercial Builders founder and former Chairman Wayne Wilhelm, with wife/Vice President Dianna ― both of whom seemed ubiquitous at local business events ― sold the company to its employees.