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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Population & Workforce

A graphic that invites users to See where Maryland stands in relation to population and workforce indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Population & Workforce Apr 14, 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. Following up on our recent introduction of our 2023 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland revealing where Maryland ranks compared…

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Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Public Service Award Winner

Senator Delores Goodwin Kelley, Ph.D., 2023 Award Winner for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce's Public Service Award, speaks at a podium at the annual Inspire MD event.

Blog Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Public Service Award Winner Apr 11, 2023 Senator Delores Goodwin Kelley, an accomplished legislator, trailblazer and  dedicated public servant who served in the House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate for a combined total of 32 years was recognized with the 2023 Public Service Award during the Maryland…

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Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Rising Star Award Winners

A close up showing the four winners of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award, honoring young professionals, pose and hold their glass awards while a crown of onlookers stands behind them.

Blog Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Rising Star Award Winners Apr 11, 2023 Four remarkable Maryland young professionals were recognized with the 2023 Rising Star Award during the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Inspire MD event. RJ Batts, Inventor & CEO of Picklehead LLC, Courtney Delatorre, an Analyst with Emergent BioSolutions, Ali von Paris, CEO…

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Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Maryland Business Hall of Fame Inductees

Sheela Murthy, Founder & President of Murthy Law Firm and inductee into the Maryland Business Hall of Fame in 2023, poses with Mary D. Kane, President & CEO of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce during the annual Inspire MD event.

Blog Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Maryland Business Hall of Fame Inductees Apr 11, 2023 Two of Maryland’s most accomplished business leaders, Sheela Murthy and Mike Rosenbaum, were inducted into the Maryland Business Hall of Fame during the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Inspire MD event in 2023. In addition to these honors, the Maryland…

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Wrapping Up the 2023 Legislative Session

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Blog Wrapping Up the 2023 Legislative Session Apr 11, 2023 And a thank you to all who attended our Sine Die Celebration! The 2023 legislative session marked a period of historic turnover across Maryland’s political landscape. Along with many new faces in the General Assembly, Maryland also saw a new Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General…

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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Understanding Where Maryland Stands

A graphic that invites users to See where Maryland stands in relation to buisiness friendliness. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Understanding Where Maryland Stands Apr 4, 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. Building a prosperous, competitive economy takes understanding of where we stand today.   No matter where you live,…

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How Partnerships Between Educators and Business Benefit Our Future Workforce

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Blog How Partnerships Between Educators and Business Benefit Our Future Workforce Apr 3, 2023 The world of business and industry is forever changing. New technologies and innovations are a constant — new jobs, new fields, new ways of working and a variety of career pathways that, in some cases, did not exist a few years…

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Commentary: Protecting Employer-Sponsored Health Care Plans

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Blog Commentary: Protecting Employer-Sponsored Health Care Plans Mar 29, 2023 Each year during Maryland’s legislative session health care costs, needs, and other issues dominate the headlines for good reason — affordable and accessible health care is essential to a thriving, healthy, and productive Maryland. However, when lawmakers debate the complex issues surrounding prescription drug affordability…

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Introducing the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s New Mission & Strategic Plan

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Blog Introducing the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s New Mission & Strategic Plan Mar 13, 2023 For more than 50 years, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce has served as the leading voice of Maryland’s business community, advocating for strong public policy to ensure future economic growth for Maryland businesses, employees and families.  Today, we stand strong as Maryland’s only…

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