Connect with the people shaping the future of Howard County at the Howard County Chamber's annual Elected Officials Meet & Greet.
Set against the timeless backdrop of Historic Oakland, one of Howard County's most beautiful and historic manor homes, this signature networking event brings together business leaders, civic stakeholders, and local, state, and federal elected officials for an evening of meaningful conversation in a relaxed, informal setting.
Leave the speeches and formalities behind. This is your opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and engage directly with the leaders representing our community while enjoying the charm and elegance of this historic estate.
Whether you're looking to expand your network, stay informed on issues impacting your business, or simply spend an evening making valuable connections, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community at Historic Oakland.
Elected Officials Expected to Be in Attendance:
- Maryland Secretary, Department of Agriculture: Kevin Atticks
- Maryland Secretary, Department of Commerce: Harry Coker
- Maryland Secretary, Department of the Environment: Serena McIlwain
- Maryland Secretary, Department of General Services: Atif Chaudhry
- Maryland Secretary, Department of Transportation: Kathryn Thomson
- Maryland Secretary, Department of Juvenile Services: Betsy Tolentino
- Maryland State Senator: Clarence Lam (District 12)
- Maryland State Delegate: Pam Guzzone (District 13)
- Maryland State Delegate: Terri Hill (District 12A)
- Maryland State Delegate: Gabriel Moreno (District 13)
- Maryland State Delegate: Courtney Watson (District 9B)
- Maryland State Delegate: Chao Wu (District 9A)
- Maryland State Delegate: Natalie Ziegler (District 9A)
- Howard County Council: Deb Jung (District 4)
- Howard County Council: Christiana Rigby (District 3)
- Howard County Council: David Yungmann (District 5)
- Howard County Council-Elect: Jessica Nichols (District 2)
- Howard County Council Candidate: Cat Carter (District 5)
- Howard County Council Candidate: Ryan O'Connor (District 5)
- Howard County State's Attorney: Rich Gibson, Jr.
- Howard County Sheriff: Marcus Harris
- Howard County Board of Education: Linfeng Chen (At-Large)
- Howard County Board of Education: Jacky McCoy (At-Large)
Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 9, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Location
Historic Oakland
5430 Vantage Point Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
Fees/Admission
$45 | Member
$55 | Non-Member
Event Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 48 hours before the event to receive a refund. Tickets are available at the door as space accommodates, with FULL payment upon arrival. Walk-in ticket pricing is adjusted to reflect venue and industry demands. If the Howard County Government offices are closed due to inclement weather, HCCC events will be canceled and rescheduled at a later date.
Contact Information
Brianna Scott, Events Manager
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