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Prince George’s County 8th Grader Wins National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals
News Release Prince George’s County 8th Grader Wins National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals Jun 11, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On Saturday, June 8, the Maryland Chamber Foundation hosted the 3rd annual National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals, sponsored by Amazon and Comcast at Bowie State University. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust of…
Read More2024 Legislative Report Now Available
ADVOCACY 2024 Legislative Report Now Available Jun 4, 2024 Every day in Maryland, policy decisions are made that have a direct impact on our state’s business community, employers and overall economic competitiveness. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, representing over 7,000 member businesses, serves as the unified voice on behalf of businesses in the state of…
Read MoreCommentary: Addressing Long-Term Impacts of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Commentary Commentary: Addressing Long-Term Impacts of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse May 16, 2024 The Building Bridges to Recovery Coalition, comprised of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and other leading organizations in our state, quickly mobilized following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge to survey affected businesses. The findings reveal the incident’s widespread…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Foundation to Host 15 Statewide Finalists in the 2024 National Civics Bee®: Maryland Finals
News Release Maryland Chamber Foundation to Host 15 Statewide Finalists in the 2024 National Civics Bee®: Maryland Finals May 2, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Middle school students from across Maryland will soon compete in the third annual National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals competition hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation in partnership with The Civic…
Read More2024 Legislative Recap and Achievements
COMMENTARY 2024 Legislative Recap and Achievements Apr 25, 2024 As we reflect on Maryland’s 2024 legislative session, we can take pride in the impact achieved when Maryland’s business community speaks with one voice. While this legislative session was filled with challenges for businesses, including the threat of burdensome regulations, increased costs and state budget deficits,…
Read MoreMeet the 2024 Inspire MD Award Winners
Blog Meet the 2024 Inspire MD Award Winners Apr 17, 2024 Get ready to be inspired! The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize several outstanding Maryland business visionaries, entrepreneurs and community leaders at our 2024 Inspire MD event. This year, we are honored to present an esteemed inductee into the prestigious Maryland Business…
Read MoreStatewide Coalition Launches to Support Business Recovery
News Release Statewide Coalition Launches to Support Business Recovery Apr 5, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In response to the catastrophic Key Bridge collapse, a number of leading business organizations across Maryland have united to form the Building Bridges to Recovery Coalition. The coalition includes the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Greater Baltimore Committee, World Trade Center…
Read MoreReal-Time Key Bridge Collapse Resources
Key Bridge Response Real-Time Key Bridge Collapse Resources Apr 2, 2024 Introducing our live blog providing real-time updates on economic assistance available for businesses, workers and communities affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. For detailed information, please refer to the linked resources below. Resources for Businesses Baltimore Community Foundation opens applications to $5M…
Read MoreResources for Workers Affected by Key Bridge Collapse
Key Bridge Response Resources for Workers Affected by Key Bridge Collapse Apr 1, 2024 In the wake of the recent Key Bridge collapse, many workers in Maryland find themselves confronting unforeseen challenges and uncertainties. Whether directly affected or concerned about the broader implications for employment and livelihoods, it’s important to know what support is available.…
Read MoreResources for Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse
Key Bridge Response Resources for Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse Apr 1, 2024 In the aftermath of the recent Key Bridge collapse, businesses across Maryland are grappling with unprecedented challenges and disruptions. Whether directly impacted by the incident or concerned about the broader economic repercussions, please be assured that we are here to help.…
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