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Guinness Open Gate Brewery: A Story of Policy, Partnerships and Progress
Blog Guinness Open Gate Brewery: A Story of Policy, Partnerships and Progress Nov 3, 2023 Recently, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce visited the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore County to host its kick-off for the new HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Excel) event series. With nearly 100 young professionals in the room, we learned how…
Read MoreHelp Fight Hunger with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Food Drive
Blog Help Fight Hunger with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Food Drive Oct 26, 2023 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the Maryland Food Bank once again this year to help fight hunger in our community. We are hosting a food drive to collect food items and monetary donations that will…
Read MoreFAMLI Webinar with the Department of Labor
Blog FAMLI Webinar with the Department of Labor Oct 26, 2023 Access the slides and recording from our Oct. 26 webinar with the Maryland Department of Labor. The Maryland Department of Labor partnered with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce to host a free informational webinar for employers looking for a better understanding of the state’s…
Read MoreShow Your Support for Veterans: Participate in Operation Green Light
Blog Show Your Support for Veterans: Participate in Operation Green Light Oct 25, 2023 From Nov. 6–12, 2023, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging businesses across the state to change one light bulb to green as a visible sign of support for veterans and their families. As Veteran’s Day approaches, Maryland businesses have…
Read MoreCelebrating Progress & Advocacy on Behalf of Business
Blog Celebrating Progress & Advocacy on Behalf of Business Oct 11, 2023 It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since I took on the role of President & CEO at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. As I reflect on the progress we have made during this time, I am profoundly proud of what…
Read MoreGaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente
Blog Gaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente Oct 5, 2023 Alethea Smith, a business teacher at Owings Mills High School, recently took part in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s Teacher Externship program, spending four-weeks working with Kaiser Permanente to gain a deep understanding of the work being done by a leader in the…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Insurance: Ensuring Employer Compliance in Maryland
Blog Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Ensuring Employer Compliance in Maryland Aug 25, 2023 With few exceptions, every employer in the State of Maryland with one or more employees is required by law to provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. However, a report recently released by the Office of Legislative Audits indicated that more than 1,600…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: GDP & Exports
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: GDP & Exports Aug 22, 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. Data regarding Maryland’s gross domestic product (GDP) value, growth and exports provides helpful insights into our state’s economy, the…
Read More5 Questions with Damita Robinson, Treasurer for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Blog 5 Questions with Damita Robinson, Treasurer for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Aug 18, 2023 We recently sat down with Damita Robinson, the newly elected Treasurer for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, to learn more about why she believes so strongly in the mission of our organization and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Energy
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Energy Aug 1, 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. Maryland faces energy cost challenges that could discourage investments and business growth. The state currently has some of the…
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