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Commentary: Maryland Must Do More for Military Retirees
COMMENTARY Commentary: Maryland Must Do More for Military Retirees Nov 10, 2023 Strengthening Maryland’s Future: A Call to Prioritize Tax Breaks for Military Retirees In the face of workforce shortages, budget deficits, and a growing exodus of residents seeking residence in states with lower costs of living, Maryland stands at a critical juncture. To ensure…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Applauds Selection of Greenbelt for New FBI Headquarters
News Release Maryland Chamber Applauds Selection of Greenbelt for New FBI Headquarters Nov 9, 2023 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce applauds the recent announcement that Greenbelt, Md. has been selected as the site for the new FBI Headquarters. This is an enormous win for the state of Maryland and will provide significant…
Read MoreSeeking Host Companies and Educators for the 2024 Teacher Externship Program
Blog Seeking Host Companies and Educators for the 2024 Teacher Externship Program Nov 6, 2023 The Maryland Chamber Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2024 Teacher Externship Program! This unique four-week summer program builds a bridge between educators and top Maryland businesses, empowering students with knowledge on future careers.…
Read MoreGuinness Open Gate Brewery: A Story of Policy, Partnerships and Progress
Blog Guinness Open Gate Brewery: A Story of Policy, Partnerships and Progress Nov 3, 2023 Recently, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce visited the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore County to host its kick-off for the new HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Excel) event series. With nearly 100 young professionals in the room, we learned how…
Read MoreHelp Fight Hunger with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Food Drive
Blog Help Fight Hunger with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Food Drive Oct 26, 2023 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the Maryland Food Bank once again this year to help fight hunger in our community. We are hosting a food drive to collect food items and monetary donations that will…
Read MoreFAMLI Webinar with the Department of Labor
Blog FAMLI Webinar with the Department of Labor Oct 26, 2023 Access the slides and recording from our Oct. 26 webinar with the Maryland Department of Labor. The Maryland Department of Labor partnered with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce to host a free informational webinar for employers looking for a better understanding of the state’s…
Read MoreShow Your Support for Veterans: Participate in Operation Green Light
Blog Show Your Support for Veterans: Participate in Operation Green Light Oct 25, 2023 From Nov. 6–12, 2023, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging businesses across the state to change one light bulb to green as a visible sign of support for veterans and their families. As Veteran’s Day approaches, Maryland businesses have…
Read MoreGaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente
Blog Gaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente Oct 5, 2023 Alethea Smith, a business teacher at Owings Mills High School, recently took part in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s Teacher Externship program, spending four-weeks working with Kaiser Permanente to gain a deep understanding of the work being done by a leader in the…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Insurance: Ensuring Employer Compliance in Maryland
Blog Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Ensuring Employer Compliance in Maryland Aug 25, 2023 With few exceptions, every employer in the State of Maryland with one or more employees is required by law to provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. However, a report recently released by the Office of Legislative Audits indicated that more than 1,600…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: GDP & Exports
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: GDP & Exports Aug 22, 2023 The information provided below is based on data from our 2023 Competitiveness Redbook. Please check back soon for an updated analysis of our 2024 data. Data regarding Maryland’s gross domestic product (GDP) value, growth and exports provides helpful insights into our state’s economy, the…
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