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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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Maryland Chamber of Commerce Representative & Tenable Senior Vice President Appointed to Chair of the Modernize Maryland Oversight Commission

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News Release Maryland Chamber of Commerce Representative & Tenable Senior Vice President Appointed to Chair of the Modernize Maryland Oversight Commission Feb 27, 2023 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Today, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Manoj Srivastava to serve as Chair of the Modernize Maryland Oversight Commission. Srivastava is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Tenable, Inc,…

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The 2023 Legislative Session Begins Today

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Blog The 2023 Legislative Session Begins Today Jan 11, 2023 Today marks the start of the 445th Maryland legislative session. As we welcome incoming Governor Wes Moore and the many new faces and leaders in the General Assembly, we know that this session will undoubtedly be filled with change, opportunity and renewed energy to tackle…

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Commentary: Weakening of intellectual property rights threatens Maryland’s innovation economy

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Blog Commentary: Weakening of intellectual property rights threatens Maryland’s innovation economy Nov 3, 2022 Maryland life sciences and biotechnology companies have been at the forefront of the state’s public health response and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, lawmakers are considering policies that weaken the very backbone of Maryland’s robust innovation economy at a…

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Meet President and CEO Mary D. Kane

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Blog Meet President and CEO Mary D. Kane Oct 21, 2021 On October 11, 2021, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce welcomed seasoned executive Mary D. Kane into our senior leadership role as president and CEO. Mary brings with her an impressive track record of building strong relationships and elevating the organizations she leads. We asked Mary…

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Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Mary D. Kane as President and CEO

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News Release Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Mary D. Kane as President and CEO Oct 11, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Maryland’s only statewide business advocacy organization, is pleased to announce its board of directors has appointed Mary D. Kane as President and Chief Executive Officer. She officially stepped into this…

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Understanding Combined Reporting in Maryland: 5 Top Questions Answered

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Blog Understanding Combined Reporting in Maryland: 5 Top Questions Answered Aug 27, 2021 During the 2024 Legislative Session, the business community in Maryland can expect a renewed focus on a handful of perennial issues, including Maryland’s corporate tax structure.  One such issue is combined reporting. In the last several years, activist groups and legislators have been pushing for Maryland to adopt combined…

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Five Steps to Starting a Business in Maryland

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Blog Five Steps to Starting a Business in Maryland Jul 1, 2021 “We’re Open for Business” is the greeting you’ll see on Maryland welcome signs across the state. But what does it really take to start a business in Maryland? It’s a bit more complicated than just hanging up a sign, opening the door and…

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