Meetings Matter in Howard County
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Meetings Matter in Howard County: An Open House Expo
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The Meetings Matter Open House Expo is a FREE event for businesses that host meetings and events brought to you by Visit Howard County. It is an opportunity to learn from area hotels and unique meeting venues that are available in your own backyard.
Hors d'oeuvres were available throughout the duration of the event with the ability to come and stay as long as visitor's availability allowed..
- Date: Thursday, April 18th, 2024
- Time 1:30p-4p
- Location: Blackwall Barn and Lodge 6000 Merriweather Drive Suite B140 Columbia, MD 21044
Located in the heart of the Merriweather District, facing Colorburst Park, Blackwall Barn and Lodge was the host this year. The Expo was open from 1:30p-4p. After registration, visitors had the opportunity to walk through the recently opened space while networking with many amenities from around the County.
No matter the size of your business gathering, Howard County has something for you! This opportunity brought some of the many resources together all under one roof!
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
For any questions, please contact Eric Teisch at Eric@howardcountytourism.com.
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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