Want attractive, affordable, well-equipped facilities for your next meeting?  Consider the Gateway facility of the Charles I. Ecker Business Training Center.

Located at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046, just seconds off I-95 and MD Route 175, the Charles I. Ecker Business Training Center (BTC) offers beautiful state-of-the-art facilities that can be used for meetings, workshops, seminars, small conferences, receptions, ceremonies, and presentations.  This elegant 12,000-square-foot space includes: an executive board room, conference rooms, classrooms, and computer labs; a full range of audiovisual equipment, software, and operating systems; video conferencing, taping, and satellite-linked teleconferencing capabilities; customized computer lab and operating system setup; and coffee/tea service.  The staff is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of customer service available and to making your event planning easy and affordable.

Directions

From I-95: Driving north or south on I-95, take Rte 175 West exit toward Columbia (exit 41B).  Follow Rte 175 about ½ mile to the Columbia Gateway Drive exit.  Follow Columbia Gateway Dr through 3 traffic lights.  The Gateway Building will be immediately on your left.

From Annapolis and points east: Drive west along Rte 50 to I-97 North (Baltimore) to Rte 32 West (Columbia).  Follow Rte 32 to I-95 North (Baltimore).  Take Rte 175 West exit toward Columbia (exit 41B).  Follow Rte 175 about ½ mile to Columbia Gateway Dr exit.  Follow Columbia Gateway Dr through 3 traffic lights.  The Gateway Building will be immediately on your left.

From West Columbia & Ellicott City: Take Rte 29 to Rte 175 East exit and follow Rte 175 to the Snowden River/Columbia Gateway Dr exit.  Follow Columbia Gateway Dr through 3 traffic lights. The Gateway Building will be immediately on your left.

For more information, a free brochure, or room reservations, call Susan Miller at 410-772-4BTC (4282), or email her at  smiller@howardcc.edu.

Belmont Conference Center

Beautiful. Historic. Memorable. One of Howard County's best-kept secrets is now one of Howard Community College's new locations! Minutes from Baltimore and Washington, just off I-95 and Route 1, yet worlds apart in peaceful seclusion, lies Belmont Conference Center. The 1738 colonial mansion--set amid acres of natural beauty and gardens, with meeting rooms, sleeping rooms, dining facilities, and a world-class chef--is the perfect setting for retreats, corporate training, weddings, and other gatherings. Visit the Belmont website for more information or call 410-772-4300.