Owen C. Jarvis joined CarneyKelehan, a law firm based in Columbia. With more than 15 years of experience in law, Jarvis will practice as a general attorney in all areas of the firm. Prior to joining CarneyKelehan, Jarvis served as director of legal services for St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, which provides free counseling and… READ MORE
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CarneyKelehan named 2019 Small Business of the Year
Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr LLP, a law firm headquartered in Columbia with offices in Annapolis, Westminster and Salisbury, received an Award for Chamber Excellence as 2019 Small Business of the Year from the Howard County Chamber of Commerce.
“A strong and vibrant business community for Howard County has always been important to CarneyKelehan,” said Tom Meachum, partner at CarneyKelehan. “A big part of that is supporting the Chamber of Commerce, which does crucial business development work throughout the county. We’re honored to be recognized by such an important organization.”
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce presents Awards for Chamber Excellence to chamber members who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to the chamber. Small Business of the Year recipients volunteer with the chamber, sponsor and attend chamber events, contribute to the wider business community and participate in charitable and educational programs in the community.
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce presented the Awards for Chamber Excellence at the chamber’s 50th-anniversary Signature Event on Oct. 5 at Turf Valley Resort. At the event, CarneyKelehan also received a Congressional Achievement Award from U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings in recognition of the firm’s Award for Chamber Excellence.