LIVING
Education
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
howardcc.edu10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044, (443) 518-3053
A public institution of Howard County located in Columbia,
with the mission to help anyone with an educational goal.
HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
hclibrary.org9421 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042, (410) 313-7750
Delivers high-quality public educational for all ages.
HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOL SYSTEM
hcpss.org10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042, (410) 313-6600
Ensuring excellence in teaching and learning.
THE TEMPLE ANNAPOLIS: A PAUL
MITCHELL PARTNER SCHOOL
templeannapolis.com2303 Forest Dr., Ste. C, Annapolis, MD 21401, (301) 682-7550
A Paul Mitchell Partner School provides a chic, high-tech
setting for launching your career in cosmetology.
Financial Services
COLUMBIA BANK
thecolumbiabank.com7186 Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia, MD 21046, (301) 791-8414
Personal and commercial banking operations,
mortgages and other related financial activities.
HOWARD BANK
howardbank.com6011 University Blvd., Ste. 370, Ellicott City, MD 21043, (410) 750-0020
Locally-owned and locally-managed community bank
headquartered in Ellicott City, Maryland.
SANDY SPRING BANK
sandyspringbank.com6831 Benjamin Franklin Dr., Columbia, MD 21046, (301) 774-6400
Continues to be a successful, independent financial
services company dedicated to creating exceptional
and rewarding experiences for our clients.
Healthy Living
ALLCARE OF MARYLAND MEDI-
SPA & URGENT CARE CENTERS
allcareofmd.com9396-D Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 480-9110
Walk-in medical and wellness center offering acute care and
cosmetic services; open daily, most major insurance accepted.
HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
- JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE
hcgh.org5755 Cedar Ln., Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 740-7890
An acute-care medical center with 264 licensed beds,
offering services from neonatal care and oncology
to outpatient treatment and critical care.
MORRISON CHIROPRACTIC
morrisonchiropractic.com2850 N. Ridge Rd., Ste. 107, Ellicott City, MD 21043, (410) 465-0555
With convenient locations between the Baltimore & DC
areas, we provide safe, effective chiropractic adjustments
to help overcome your aches and pains.
Organizations
BLOSSOMS OF HOPE
blossomsofhope.com4725 Dorsey Hall Dr., Ste. A-107, Ellicott City, MD 21042
(443) 538-0858
Plants cherry trees in the community and holds annual
events to celebrate the blossoming season and raise
money to help those affected by cancer.
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
columbiaassociation.org6310 Hillside Ct., Ste. 100, Columbia, MD 21046, (410) 715-3000
Maintains open space and offers fitness clubs, golf, tennis, pools, camps,
an art center, mini-golf, ice skating, a wellness retreat, events and more.
DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA ARTS
AND CULTURE COMMISSION
dcacc.infoP.O. Box 1524, Columbia, MD 21044
Promotes artistic and cultural activities in Columbia, Maryland with
a focus on the continued success of Merriweather Post Pavilion.
DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA PARTNERSHIP
downtowncolumbiamd.com10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Ste. 400, Columbia, MD 21044
(443) 539-8468
Advances the growth of Downtown Columbia as a
vibrant, economically robust and desirable place for
employment, entertainment, learning and living.
ELLICOTT CITY PARTNERSHIP
ECPartnership.orgP.O. Box 92, Ellicott City, MD 21041, (443) 240-2060
The Ellicott City Historic District Partnership is dedicated to the
historical preservation and economic revitalization of Old Ellicott City.
HOWARD COUNTY CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
howardchamber.com5560 Sterrett Pl., Ste. 105, Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 730-4111
Howard County Chamber of Commerce provides
advocacy, connections, and access to timely information
to advance the success of the business community.
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF RECREATION & PARKS
howardcountymd.gov/rap
7120 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD 21046, (410) 313-4700
Regional, community, and neighborhood parks
containing sports facilities, recreation areas, nature
centers, scenic outdoor trails and more.
HOWARD COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
hceda.org6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., Ste. 500, Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6500
Promotes economic growth and stability in Howard County
by helping businesses start, grow or relocate.
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