COMMENTARY
Why Businesses Like Yours Trust Us to Deliver Results
Apr 9, 2025
Because of your support, we delivered when it mattered most.
This legislative session, while Maryland lawmakers advanced proposals that could have severely impacted our business climate, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce stood firm — and stood up for you.
Backed by engaged members like you, our policy team tracked more than 250 bills and worked relentlessly behind the scenes to shut down harmful proposals before they became law.
Here’s what that meant for your bottom line:
- You avoided a 2.5% tax on B2B service transactions, saving Maryland businesses thousands in new costs.
- We stopped legislation that would have opened the floodgates to skyrocketing non-economic damage awards, shielding employers from expensive and unpredictable liability.
- We weighed in consistently, secured key modifications and eliminated numerous burdensome regulatory proposals — allowing businesses to focus on growth, not red tape.
You Helped Make This Happen
Our members didn’t just sit on the sidelines — you showed up, spoke out, and helped shape the outcome. Whether you served on a policy committee, testified, showed up at a press conference, or supported our efforts behind the scenes, your voice helped turn the tide.
And the fight isn’t over.
In the coming weeks, we’ll break down the biggest wins, key bills to watch, and the legislative threats still on the horizon — and how we’re preparing to take them on.
Not Involved Yet? Now is the Time
Maryland’s budget and regulatory pressures aren’t going away — and business is often the first target. The more members we have standing with us, the more powerful our collective impact. Now is the time to get involved.
Join a policy committee. Support our advocacy campaigns. Stay informed. Together, we can stop costly proposals before they become law — because every voice matters, and silence has consequences.
The challenges ahead are real, and so is our momentum. If you’re not yet plugged in, now is the time. Thank you for standing with us and standing up for Maryland’s business community. Together, we’re not just reacting — we’re shaping the future.
Sincerely,
Mary D. Kane
President & CEO
P.S. Want to dive deeper into the wins and what’s next? Sign up for our upcoming Legislative Recap webinar on April 28 at 11:00 a.m. — it’s your chance to hear directly from our policy team and ask your questions.
Mary D. Kane
President & CEO
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
