ECP committees devote hundreds of volunteer hours each year to support OEC businesses, increase the positive visibility of the town, and collaborate with the county to move the historic district into a safe and bright future
Fresh ideas and energy are always welcome!
As part of the Main Street Maryland program, ECP’s focus is spread among 5 committees. For questions or to learn more, please click on the CONTACT US for the committee you wish to email.
Thank you for your interest and support.
Works to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly historic community by directing attention to waterways, streams, planted areas and public spaces. Provides educational information to the community through workshops & seminars. Organizes area cleanups, invasive plant removal, gardening, and holiday décor.
Meets 4pm on the first Tuesday of each month.
Hosts town events including annual music festivals – SpringFest and Main Street Music Fest, Mardi Gras on Main, Trick or Treat on Main, Girls Night Out and Midnight Madness. Additionally promotes hundreds of smaller events including OEC Pride, Wizarding Weekend, Ellicott Silly Festival, Howl-O-Ween, Concerts on the Courtyard, Summer Outdoor Movie Series, Yappy Hour and history and ghost tours. Works to create a positive image for the community and tells Old Ellicott City’s story to shoppers and diners, investors, potential business and property owners, and visitors.
Meets 6:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month
Please CONTACT US to confirm location and time
Oversees the fiscal management of our organization through the development of budget and fundraising plans for projects and administration.
Meets 8am on the first Tuesday of the month
Evaluates how to retain and expand successful businesses to provide a balanced commercial mix, sharpening the competitiveness and merchandising skills of business owners, and attracting new businesses that the market can support.
For Meeting dates and location CONTACT US
Reviews and provides feedback on design projects, improvements to the Main Street Historic District, and Historical Preservation initiatives.
CONTACT US for Meeting dates and location
One of the most exciting nights of the year - be sure to join us for Midnight Madness in OEC! The ceremonial tree lighting will take place in Tiber Park, Santa will be at the Museum of Howard County History and a Holiday Train Garden will be on display at the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum - and more! Tons of great small businesses to shop, drink, and enjoy yourselves.
Free parking is available in the municipal lots throughout town, and two shuttles will operate on the following routes:
Shuttle Route A (5pm-Midnight): George Howard Building Parking Lot – Old Circuit Courthouse Parking Lot – Lot F
Santa Shuttle Route B (5pm-9pm): B&O Railroad Museum – Museum of Howard County History
This event is free and open to the public! Thank you to our sponsors, BGE and Wegmans, for helping to make this event possible!
For directions, parking information, and other details visit www.visitoldellicottcity.com.
See you there!
Dec 4
Saturday, December 7th, from 12 - 2:00 pm, 93.1 WPOC’s Michael J will be at the Howard County Welcome Center in Old Ellicott City collecting toys for the @toysfortotsofficial and building Michael J’s Toy Mountain. #WPOCToyMountain. Prizes, Surprises and FUN guaranteed! Bring a new, unwrapped toy, and something great will happen for you!
Dec 3
Ellicott City Partnership
8267 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
443-240-2060
[email protected]
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