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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Education

A graphic that invites users to See where Maryland stands in relation to education indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Education Jun 15, 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’s education system plays a critical role in shaping the state’s economic competitiveness, workforce and policy priorities. Understanding where…

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Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Rising Star Award Winners

A close up showing the four winners of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award, honoring young professionals, pose and hold their glass awards while a crown of onlookers stands behind them.

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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Wrapping Up the 2023 Legislative Session

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Blog Wrapping Up the 2023 Legislative Session Apr 11, 2023 And a thank you to all who attended our Sine Die Celebration! The 2023 legislative session marked a period of historic turnover across Maryland’s political landscape. Along with many new faces in the General Assembly, Maryland also saw a new Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General…

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Commentary: Protecting Employer-Sponsored Health Care Plans

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Blog Commentary: Protecting Employer-Sponsored Health Care Plans Mar 29, 2023 Each year during Maryland’s legislative session health care costs, needs, and other issues dominate the headlines for good reason — affordable and accessible health care is essential to a thriving, healthy, and productive Maryland. However, when lawmakers debate the complex issues surrounding prescription drug affordability…

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Commentary: Weakening of intellectual property rights threatens Maryland’s innovation economy

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Blog Commentary: Weakening of intellectual property rights threatens Maryland’s innovation economy Nov 3, 2022 Maryland life sciences and biotechnology companies have been at the forefront of the state’s public health response and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, lawmakers are considering policies that weaken the very backbone of Maryland’s robust innovation economy at a…

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Meet President and CEO Mary D. Kane

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Blog Meet President and CEO Mary D. Kane Oct 21, 2021 On October 11, 2021, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce welcomed seasoned executive Mary D. Kane into our senior leadership role as president and CEO. Mary brings with her an impressive track record of building strong relationships and elevating the organizations she leads. We asked Mary…

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Small Business Grant Opportunities for Maryland Businesses

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Blog Small Business Grant Opportunities for Maryland Businesses May 10, 2021 Looking for grants and incentives that may be helpful to your business? Explore these resources below: The Maryland Department of Commerce offers a searchable database of financial incentives for businesses. TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) provides entrepreneurial business assistance and seed funding for the development…

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