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Nominations Open for the 2025 Rising Star and Community Impact Awards
Blog Nominations Open for the 2025 Rising Star and Community Impact Awards Jan 14, 2025 Nominate Exceptional Young Professionals for the 2025 Rising Star Award and Community-Minded Businesses for the Community Impact Award Our Rising Star Award honors outstanding young professionals, 40 years of age or younger, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication…
Read MoreCommentary: This Tax Reform is Not the Answer to Maryland’s Fiscal Woes
Bog Commentary: This Tax Reform is Not the Answer to Maryland’s Fiscal Woes Jan 9, 2025 The Maryland Spending Affordability Committee met last month to kick off the fiscal year 2026 budget process, which will culminate in early April. During the committee meeting, several legislators discussed the difficult choices before the governor and the General…
Read MoreNavigating Challenges, Creating Opportunities: Maryland’s 2025 Legislative Session Begins Today
COMMENTARY Navigating Challenges, Creating Opportunities: Maryland’s 2025 Legislative Session Begins Today Jan 8, 2025 Maryland’s greatest asset isn’t just its strategic location or talented workforce — it’s the bold, innovative spirit of our businesses that truly defines our state. From the family restaurant in Annapolis to the Baltimore tech startup revolutionizing AI, to the Frederick…
Read MoreCharting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Business Creation
Blog Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Business Creation Dec 23, 2024 Examining Business Creation Trends in Maryland Maryland’s small business sector faces several challenges that affect its overall economic competitiveness. Despite the critical role small businesses play in driving job creation and economic growth, recent data highlights areas where Maryland is trailing other states.…
Read MoreDriving Change: The Safe Ride Foundation Founder Wayne Dorsey Takes on Impaired Driving
Blog Driving Change: The Safe Ride Foundation Founder Wayne Dorsey Takes on Impaired Driving Dec 20, 2024 Among Maryland’s diverse community of changemakers, there are inspiring young professionals whose innovative solutions are transforming lives. Through the Maryland’s Rising Stars podcast — presented by UnitedHealthcare — we meet these emerging leaders and learn their stories of…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Applauds Governor Moore’s Executive Order to Strengthen Maryland’s Business Climate
News Release Maryland Chamber Applauds Governor Moore’s Executive Order to Strengthen Maryland’s Business Climate Dec 19, 2024 Several key initiatives announced to create a more competitive and business-friendly Maryland Annapolis, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce proudly supports Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of an executive order aimed at bolstering Maryland’s economic competitiveness and creating…
Read MoreCharting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Transportation
Blog Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Transportation Dec 10, 2024 Examining Transportation Trends in Maryland Transportation is the backbone of a thriving economy, and while Maryland has made some progress in areas like road maintenance and public transit usage, significant challenges remain. These issues continue to impact daily commutes, business efficiency and the state’s…
Read MoreHYPE: Community & Connection Empowered Young Professionals to Make a Difference
Blog HYPE: Community & Connection Empowered Young Professionals to Make a Difference Dec 3, 2024 In the season of giving and gratitude, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce hosted over 70 young professionals for the third event in our newly launched HYPE: Helping Young Professionals Excel series. This impactful event, “Community & Connection,” held at Live!…
Read MoreEvent Recap: Maryland Chamber’s Inaugural Transportation Policy Forum
News Release Event Recap: Maryland Chamber’s Inaugural Transportation Policy Forum Dec 3, 2024 On Nov. 20, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Transportation Policy Forum at the University of Maryland, bringing together a diverse coalition of state legislators, transportation experts, business leaders, and community advocates to tackle the critical challenges facing our state’s…
Read More2025 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues
ADVOCACY 2025 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues Dec 2, 2024 Maryland’s greatest asset isn’t just its strategic location or talented workforce — it’s the bold, innovative spirit of our businesses that truly define our state. As we head into a challenging legislative session, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce will stand as the leading advocate…
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