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Shape Maryland’s Business Future: Join Our Board of Directors
Blog Shape Maryland’s Business Future: Join Our Board of Directors Jan 30, 2025 Nominations accepted now through March 1 for term beginning May 8 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce — representing 7,000+ businesses from startups and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies — seeks exceptional leaders for our Board of Directors. Join Maryland’s most influential…
Read MoreMaryland Families and Small Businesses are in Need of a Boost, Not a Squeeze
Bog Maryland Families and Small Businesses are in Need of a Boost, Not a Squeeze Jan 21, 2025 Maryland Chamber Launches the Fair Opportunity Maryland Champaign Maryland families and small businesses are the foundation of our vibrant communities, driving innovation, creating jobs and providing opportunities for all. But harmful tax policies on the horizon threaten…
Read MoreMeet the State 2025 Recap: Building Maryland’s Competitiveness
Blog Meet the State 2025 Recap: Building Maryland’s Competitiveness Jan 21, 2025 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Meet the State 2025, presented by Amazon, brought together a sold-out audience of business leaders, policymakers and advocates to tackle the pressing challenges facing Maryland’s economic future. The event underscored the urgency of action for improving Maryland’s business…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Responds to Governor Moore’s Proposed FY2026 Budget
News Release Maryland Chamber Responds to Governor Moore’s Proposed FY2026 Budget Jan 16, 2025 We stand ready to work with the administration and General Assembly to ensure a final proposal balances fiscal responsibility with sustainable economic growth Annapolis, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce acknowledges Governor Wes Moore’s commitment to addressing Maryland’s fiscal challenges…
Read MoreNominations 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 Stars Award and Community-Minded Businesses for the Community Impact Award Our Rising Stars 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 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 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!…
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