Meetings Matter in Howard County
Away from it all and near everything, Howard County, Maryland, is the strategic location for your next meeting or event, with ample meeting space throughout a balanced blend of urban lifestyle, historic towns, and picturesque open spaces.
Whether your meeting is large or small, professional or social, Howard County offers a wide selection of venues. Our wide variety of state-of-the-art hotels and unique offerings provide the space, technology, and atmosphere you need, plus the amenities participants will enjoy. All are in close proximity to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore City.
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Meetings Matter in Howard County Expo
Thursday, May 1st, 2025, at the Maryland Jockey Club
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Welcome to Meetings Matter in Howard County 2025 Expo! Join us on Thu, May 01, 2025, between 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Laurel Park for a day filled with networking, learning, and collaboration. This in-person event is perfect for connecting with industry experts, discovering the latest trends, and gaining valuable insights in hosting successful meetings and events. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to make meaningful connections and grow your business.
The 2025 Meetings Matter in Howard County is FREE to attend for businesses that host meetings and events. It is an opportunity to learn all that Howard County area hotels and unique meeting venues have to offer.
This year's event features:
- 20 Exhibitors
- A buffet lunch and finger food
- Networking
- Brief Program
- Door prizes and giveaways
No matter the size of your business gathering, Howard County has something for you! We hope to see you on May 1st!
Plenty of free parking!!!
Limit, two persons per business, please.
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Regular Exhibitors:
- The Blackwall Barn & Lodge
- Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center
- Circle D Farm
- The Collective Offshore & Encore
- DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
- Frisco and The Reckless Shepherd
- Holiday Inn Columbia-East
- Homewood Suites Columbia
- Moments Made Simple
- The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
- Howard County Recreation & Parks
- Residence Inn by Marriott Fulton at Maple Lawn
- Sonesta Select
- Turf Valley Resort
If you have any questions, please email Meetings@howardcountytourism.com or call (410) 313-1900.
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Transportation
By Car:
- Only 20 minutes from both Washington DC & Baltimore Beltways
- 10 minutes from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
- Central to and easily accessible from both I-70 and I-95 corridors
By Air:
- 3 major airports are within 50 miles of Columbia, MD
- BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport - 17 miles
- Washington Dulles International Airport - 50 miles
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - 37 miles
By Train:
- Accessible to Baltimore Washington International - Thurgood Marshall Airport Amtrak Station
- MARC Train