Howard County Visitors Guide 2017

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Our mission at Howard County Tourism
& Promotion is to increase, develop and
promote tourism in the county by featuring our
unique location, sites, services, products and
people. Funded largely by a legislated funding
allocation from Howard County Government,
we are designated as the official destination
marketing organization for the County. We are
the first and foremost source of information
about all that is wonderful about visiting and
living in Howard County, Maryland. For more
information, stop by the Howard County
Welcome Center and meet our friendly Tourism
Team at 8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD
21043, call us at 410-313-1900 or email
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Beth Ditman
Dorothy Doub
PROJECT MANAGER
Pam Moss
WRITER
Joe Cooney
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Emiko Danielian
ADVERTISING DESIGN
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DEVELOPMENT
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Jackie Panowicz
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALISTS
Kathy Berlin
Lea Carper
Cindy Fickey
Sheana Gillis
Welcome
To Howard
County!
As a lifelong resident, I have always
known that Howard County is a great
place to live, work and visit. In September
2016, Columbia was given the #1 spot
on Money magazine’s list of the “Best
Places to Live” in America. In fact,
Columbia and Ellicott City together have
placed in the top ten on this national list
for most of the last decade. Whether you are passing through or
call Howard County your home, you will find that this guide from the
Howard County Office of Tourism and Promotion showcases the varied
opportunities for education, culture and recreation in our community.
Howard County is known for great schools, an award-winning library system,
a world class arts scene, and many varied parks and cultural opportunities.
We have much to offer, from the growing, urban center of Columbia to the
beautiful vistas of farms and open space in the county’s western reaches.
One of our jewels - Main Street in Old Ellicott City – remains on the
mend from historic flooding in July 2016. We have worked hard to
recover and rebuild, demonstrating our resiliency. That spirit and pride
in community is a highlight of the experience in Howard County.
For existing and potential residents, I invite you to learn about the many
resident services Howard County offers. From aging in place to after-school
care, there are resources for all ages, backgrounds, needs and interests.
We take pride in our past and delight in our evolving future, whether it is
development in Columbia or rebuilding Ellicott City. We value those who
help us prosper and hope you find many opportunities to participate.
Allan H. Kittleman
HOWARD COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TOURISM TEAM
Anthony Cordo, Executive Director
Amanda Hof, Director of Partnership
& Community Development
Sarah Kurtanich, Director of Marketing
Bridget Graham, Director of
Operations & Visitor Services
Sally Slater, Director of Sales
Karmen Osei, Creative Marketing Specialist
Danielle Campana, Development
& Marketing Coordinator
Crystal Abrom, Sales Coordinator
+Welcome Center Staff & Volunteers
Unless otherwise noted, photographs included
in this guide were taken by Karmen Osei,
Howard County Tourism & Promotion.
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