Women, minorities and people with disabilities who own businesses may meet with the staff of Howard County’s Office of Purchasing to learn more about doing business with the county.

The open house will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. May 31 at the county offices, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia.

Those planning to attend and requiring special accommodations should call Carrie Stottlemire at 410-313-6372.

For more information, visit howardcountymd.gov/purchasing