NOTE: Nominations Due May 31, 2026
Each year, in partnership with County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Economic Development Authority celebrates Business Appreciation Week by sending ambassadors visit businesses across the county—spotlighting success, assessing needs, and connecting directly with the businesses that power our local economy.
Each business receives:
- An onsite business visit
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Business Support Information & Resources
- Follow up from HCEDA Business Development team (if needed)
- An opportunity to be featured in marketing campaigns highlighting local businesses
We invite you to nominate a Howard County business you believe deserves recognition during Business Appreciation Week, October 12-16, 2026—your input helps us recognize and support a broader, more diverse range of local businesses.
Questions? Please contact: support@hceda.org
