What We Do
Business makes Maryland better — let’s make Maryland better for business
Sustainable communities cannot exist without thriving businesses
Businesses are what fuel the economy. When businesses are thriving, communities have access to jobs, higher wages, a better quality of life, and the benefits that come from ideas, innovations and investments that make Maryland better.
Our mission
At the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to advance inclusive partnerships for a Maryland where all businesses and their communities thrive.
What we do
The Maryland Chamber represents a coalition of more than 7,000 businesses, advocating for pro-business policies that drive economic growth and benefit people, businesses and communities.
Our expert government affairs team partners with policymakers to make Maryland more competitive and better for business. We champion your priorities on regulations, healthcare, taxes, data privacy, transportation and more.
Join us and ensure you have a seat at the table on issues impacting your bottom line. Together, we will create a Maryland where all businesses and their communities thrive.
Why it matters
Businesses are the engines that drive our economy and fuel prosperity for Maryland. When businesses are prosperous, it creates a ripple effect of benefits across the state. Thriving businesses make investments that improve our communities. They provide more jobs and higher wages, giving Maryland families access to a better quality of life.
By giving businesses a seat at the table and advocating for pro-business policies, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce helps create the conditions for businesses to invest, grow and succeed in Maryland.
Join forces with more than 7,000 businesses and job creators working to make Maryland better for business
Every day in Maryland, policy decisions are made that have a direct impact on our state’s business community — and on your bottom line. Make sure you have a say in the rules, regulations and policies that will impact your business, your operations and your employees.
Join us — and join a coalition of more than 6,800 businesses and job creators working to make Maryland better for business. Become a member today and help ensure policymakers hear the voice of business on issues including:
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
At the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to advance inclusive partnerships for a Maryland where all businesses and their communities thrive. We believe that no matter the industry, diversity, equity and inclusion are business imperatives. Greater diversity benefits Maryland’s economy, businesses, communities and employees.
To engage more fully in the complex challenges surrounding equity, we are prepared to listen, learn and take proactive steps toward meaningful change in the workplace and in our communities. We will continue to facilitate conversations among business and innovation leaders in the DEI space so that we can make Maryland more inclusive for all.