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6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
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Columbia, MD 21046
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Here are some "Quick Facts" about Howard County:

Strategically positioned for Business Success, Howard County . . .

  • Center of the fourth largest market in the nation, located between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC
  • Highest concentration of professional, scientific and technical workers
  • State leader in the creation of new jobs with more than 38,000 new jobs added over the last decade
  • Absorbed over 1-million square feet of commercial real estate the past two years
  • Lowest unemployment rate in state
  • One of only 30 counties in the nation to have a AAA bond rating from all three rating agencies

Local Community, National Recognized, Howard County . . .

  • Ranked first among "Great Public Library Systems by American Libraries
  • Ranked second most "Technology Advanced Community" in the U.S. by USA Today
  • Highest median household in state ($94,260) and the third highest in the nation according to the 2007 American Community Survey
  • Ranked fourth among "Best Places to Live" (Columbia/Ellicott City) by Money Magazine
  • Ranks fifth in the nation with 58% of population (over 25) holding a Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Rated an "All American County" by the National Civic League

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    The Center and TargetGov Presents Govern...
    July 22, 2010
    Howard Technology Council End of Summer ...

    June 21, 2010 - August 20, 2010
    Summer Programs start at Sharp's at Waterford Farm
    June 28, 2010 - August 13, 2010
    Circle D Farm: DAY CAMPS
    August 3, 2010
    Howard County Conservancy: Preschool Program - What’s Bugging You?
    August 7, 2010 - August 14, 2010
    65th Annual Howard County Fair
    August 10, 2010 - September 15, 2010
    Fall Vegetables for sale at Sharp's at Waterford Farm
     
     
     
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