Richard W. Story

Howard Bank, headquartered in Ellicott City, MD, is a growth-focused community bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals in the Greater Baltimore area through seven full service branches and regional offices in Annapolis and Towson, MD, and mortgage operations throughout the Central Maryland area.

The Howard County Economic Development Authority is located in Columbia, MD. The non-profit company offers a central location with easy access to transportation options, leading military institutions, and government agencies. The company is committed to keeping their stakeholders informed of news and events of interest locally or throughout the region. Howard County is home to over 9,900 businesses of all sizes, from corporate headquarters to start-ups. The company helps businesses start, grow, and relocate. Janice M. Posey has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Humanim, Inc. provides human services and workforce development resources. Its services include mental health, vocational, neuro-rehabilitation, developmental disabilities and deaf services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.