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Gaining 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 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 More7 Questions with Amir Ahmadzadeh, Vice Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Blog 7 Questions with Amir Ahmadzadeh, Vice Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Jun 28, 2023 After being elected as Vice Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors, we sat down with Amir Ahmadzadeh to learn more about him, what inspires him to be involved with the Maryland…
Read MoreCelebrating CSX’s Commitment to Maryland
Blog Celebrating CSX’s Commitment to Maryland Jun 27, 2023 Recently, CSX, a well-known transportation and logistics provider with a significant presence in Maryland, has been making headlines highlighting its substantial investments within the state. These investments demonstrate CSX’s strong commitment to Maryland’s economy, infrastructure, and community development. One notable contribution is the recent $5 million…
Read MoreMeet the Host Companies & Educators Participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2023 Teacher Externship Program
Blog Meet the Host Companies & Educators Participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2023 Teacher Externship Program Jun 20, 2023 The Maryland Chamber Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2023 Teacher Externship Program, a unique workforce development program that pairs high school educators with leading businesses from across the state, equipping them…
Read MoreGet to Know the 11 Statewide Finalists in the 2023 National Civics Bee for Maryland
Blog Get to Know the 11 Statewide Finalists in the 2023 National Civics Bee for Maryland Jun 16, 2023 Middle school students from across Maryland will soon compete in the 2023 National Civics Bee statewide competition hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and four…
Read MoreA look ahead with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s newest Board Chair, Misty Allen
Blog A look ahead with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s newest Board Chair, Misty Allen May 23, 2023 After being elected as Board Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Misty Allen took a moment to sharing more about herself, her background and what she is looking forward to as she takes on her new…
Read More7 Questions with Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Outgoing Board Chair, Gracelyn McDermott
Blog 7 Questions with Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Outgoing Board Chair, Gracelyn McDermott May 16, 2023 We recently sat down with Gracelyn McDermott, Immediate Past Board Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, to get a glimpse into her reflections from her time on our Board of Directors, her service and leadership as Board Chair,…
Read MoreMeet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Public Service Award Winner
Blog Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Public Service Award Winner Apr 11, 2023 Senator Delores Goodwin Kelley, an accomplished legislator, trailblazer and dedicated public servant who served in the House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate for a combined total of 32 years was recognized with the 2023 Public Service Award during the Maryland…
Read MoreMeet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Rising Star Award Winners
Blog Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Rising Star Award Winners Apr 11, 2023 Four remarkable Maryland young professionals were recognized with the 2023 Rising Star Award during the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Inspire MD event. RJ Batts, Inventor & CEO of Picklehead LLC, Courtney Delatorre, an Analyst with Emergent BioSolutions, Ali von Paris, CEO…
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