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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Education
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Education Jun 15, 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. Maryland’s education system plays a critical role in shaping the state’s economic competitiveness, workforce and policy priorities. Understanding where…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Housing Values & Home Ownership
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Housing Values & Home Ownership Jun 6, 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. Annualized housing appreciation values and home ownership rates offer valuable insights into Maryland’s economy beyond…
Read MorePolicy Primer: Maryland’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program
Blog Policy Primer: Maryland’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program May 31, 2023 In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, otherwise known as the Time to Care Act, which made Maryland the 11th state, including Washington, D.C., to adopt a statewide family and medical leave program. During…
Read MoreA look ahead with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s newest Board Chair, Misty Allen
Blog A look ahead with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s newest Board Chair, Misty Allen May 23, 2023 After being elected as Board Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Misty Allen took a moment to sharing more about herself, her background and what she is looking forward to as she takes on her new…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Minimum Wage
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Minimum Wage May 17, 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. As we continue sharing spotlights on data from our 2023 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland revealing where Maryland ranks compared to…
Read More7 Questions with Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Outgoing Board Chair, Gracelyn McDermott
Blog 7 Questions with Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Outgoing Board Chair, Gracelyn McDermott May 16, 2023 We recently sat down with Gracelyn McDermott, Immediate Past Board Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, to get a glimpse into her reflections from her time on our Board of Directors, her service and leadership as Board Chair,…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2023-2024; Welcomes New Chair Misty Allen
News Release Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2023-2024; Welcomes New Chair Misty Allen May 12, 2023 Annapolis, Md. — On May 11, 2023, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted in the slate of business leaders who will join the organization’s governing body for the 2023-2024 year. In addition,…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber of Commerce and Maryland Tech Council Issue Statement on Maryland Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Digital Ad Tax
News Release Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Maryland Tech Council Issue Statement on Maryland Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Digital Ad Tax May 10, 2023 Annapolis, Md. — On May 9, 2023, the Maryland Supreme Court issued a procedural ruling regarding the state’s first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising. The ruling did not address the substantive arguments or…
Read MoreCommentary: Unlocking Maryland’s Economic Potential
COMMENTARY Commentary: Unlocking Maryland’s Economic Potential May 8, 2023 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce recently published the 2023 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland, a data-driven snapshot that compares Maryland’s economic health with the rest of the country across various economic indicators, such as population change, employment growth, taxation and economic, fiscal and regulatory freedom. The data…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Taxation
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Taxation May 2, 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. As we continue our series of spotlights on where Maryland ranks compared to other states regarding key economic indicators, today we’re focusing…
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