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A photo from County Executive Calvin Ball's Federal Workers Career Fair on April 8, 2025.

Howard County Hosts Widely Attended Second Career Fair for People Impacted by Mass Federal Cuts

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04/9/2025

Roughly 1,300 people and 75 businesses attended the fair held at Howard Community College.

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County Executive Ball Holds ‘Year of the Veteran’ Celebration

04/8/2019

Howard County to Host Veterans Resource Fair

03/6/2019

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