Invest in the Vision

When you decide to be part of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, you decide to work with us toward a common cause of making Maryland better for everyone by making it better for business. Here are the ways you can invest in our shared future.

To invest now, or for more information, contact Whitney Harmel at wharmel@mdchamber.org  or 410-269-0642 x117.

KEY MEMBER

Engage at a level that provides your business with a voice and allows the Maryland Chamber of Commerce to increase its influence among legislators, regulators and decision-makers.

• Participation in Business Development Council
• Participation in Chamber Grassroots Advocacy program
• Gain a voice in the development of Maryland’s business climate
• Gain access to a team of experienced government affairs professionals with a record of success in state and federal business advocacy
• Gain access to timely reports on political and business initiatives from the president & CEO
• Gain access to regional events focused on economic competitiveness
• Build your network with industry leaders
• Attend State of the State regional events
• Eligible to participate in Executive Referral Group (ERG)
• Eligible to serve on legislative issues committees
• Make your voice heard through our communication and outreach
• Receive action alerts on legislative matters that will affect your bottom line
• Receive weekly executive updates on Chamber’s policy agenda items during legislative session
• Receive regular economic updates, corporate citizenship news and updates on business issues
• Receive invitations to attend and/or sponsor Maryland Chamber of Commerce signature events

BECOME A KEY MEMBER

GUIDING MEMBER

Engage at a level that shapes the Chamber’s annual policy agenda.

In addition to the advantages of Key membership:

• Eligible for one additional Executive Referral Group seat
• Eligible to serve on the legislative committee
• Help shape the Maryland Chamber’s annual policy agenda
• Gain access to preferred pricing and right of first refusal for event sponsorships and advertising opportunities

BECOME A GUIDING MEMBER

CHARTING MEMBER

Engage at a level that provides business strategy and development advantages.

In addition to the advantages of Guiding membership:

• Eligible to receive legislative, business strategy and development assistance
• Receive our General Assembly Legislative Report (end of session)
• Eligible to serve on the Maryland Chamber Board of Directors
• Recommend conference topics and speakers
• Receive VIP invitations to pre-and post-legislative session briefings

BECOME A CHARTING MEMBER

DIRECTING MEMBER

Engage at a level that helps set the Maryland Chamber’s direction.

In addition to the advantages of Charting membership:

• Eligible to serve on the legislative committee
• Invitation to special high-level advocacy calls on topics important to your business
• Invitations to pre-event receptions and network-building with industry leaders and event speakers

BECOME A DIRECTING MEMBER

COLLABORATING MEMBER

Engage at a level that gives you a guaranteed seat at the table.

In addition to the advantages of Directing membership:

• Eligible to receive a chair’s appointment to the Maryland Chamber Board of Directors
• Eligible to receive a seat on the Chair’s Advisory Council (meets twice a year: January, before General Assembly legislative session, and May, after session)
• Be recognized on the Maryland Chamber website as a Chamber partner

BECOME A COLLABORATING MEMBER

CONVENING MEMBER

Engage at a level that makes you a partner.

In addition to the advantages of Collaborating membership:

• Be recognized as a Chamber Advocate Partner
• Eligible to serve on Maryland Chamber Foundation Board of Directors

BECOME A CONVENING MEMBER

CHARITABLE MEMBER**

Engage at the above level that works best for your charitable organization, at a discounted rate.

BECOME A CHARITABLE MEMBER

**For charities only (IRS determined)

PARTNERED CHAMBER MEMBER

Fellow chambers of commerce are of special value to the Maryland Chamber. Your chamber may invest at the level that works best with your budget. Contact Whitney Harmel at wharmel@mdchamber.org or 410-269-0642 x117 for details.

*All members are subject to a one-time $35 set-up fee and website link.

Tax Info: In accordance with IRS regulations annual tax returns filed by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce are available for free download at www.guidestar.org.