Media Mentions

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s relevance can be seen throughout publications statewide. See the latest media mentions below:

2023

June 30, 2023: The Daily Record
As Md. plans new medical leave program, business groups express concerns
June 29, 2023: CityBiz
Maryland Chamber of Commerce Pushes for Long-Term Transportation Funding Solutions
June 12, 2023: AFRO News
Maryland Chamber Foundation’s externship program fosters collaboration between local businesses and educators to better expose students to livable wage careers
May 10, 2023: The Baltimore Sun
Maryland Supreme Court reverses order that struck down state’s digital ad tax
May 5, 2023: The Baltimore Sun
Unlocking Maryland’s Economic Potential
April 26, 2023: The Frederick News-Post, Md.
Civics Bee offers students opportunity to test their knowledge
March 28, 2023: The Daily Record
Protecting employer-sponsored health care plans
March 24, 2023: The Daily Record
Maryland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women
March 23, 2023: The Daily Record
Md. bill to combat price gouging in state of emergency advances
March 8, 2023: The Baltimore Sun
Maryland officials make pitch to General Services Administration on new FBI Headquarters
February 4, 2023: The Baltimore Banner
A four-day workweek in Maryland? Some lawmakers are pushing a pilot program
February 3, 2023: NPR
National Civics Bee tests skills and promotes good citizenship
January 25, 2023: Maryland Matters
Political Notes
January 18, 2023: The Daily Record
Andrew Griffin promoted to senior vice president of government affairs
January 11, 2023: The Daily Record
With a new dawn comes opportunity — if we work together

2022

December 30, 2022: The Daily Record
Montgomery County leading in advances in bio health innovation around Md.
April 15, 2022: The Baltimore Sun
Md. Chamber: T. Rowe Price sets a leadership example
April 15, 2022: Baltimore Business Journal
For businesses in Maryland, paid family and medical leave a ‘giant question mark’
March 28, 2022: Capital Gazette
Maryland lawmakers eye statewide paid leave program, but uncertainty over details clouds outlook
March 18, 2022: Capital Gazette
Commentary by Mary Kane. Family leave bills would put heavy burden on small businesses.
March 17, 2022: Daily Record
Maryland Senate gives preliminary approval to family and medical leave bill
February 25, 2022: Daily Record
Mary Kane makes list of Power 40 Government and Lobbying
February 25, 2022: WPYR
Family leave bill would bring Maryland into the present
February 24, 2022: Reuters
Fed’s Barkin: Ukraine events not likely to change case for U.S. rate hikes
February 24, 2022: Associated Press
Maryland lawmakers voice support for paid family leave bill
February 10, 2022: WYPR
Seeking paid family and medical leave
February 4, 2022: Capital Gazette
Commentary by Mary Kane. Paid family leave bill: correct in theory, wrong in practice.
January 12, 2022: WTOP
Paid family medical leave getting a new look in Maryland’s legislative session
January 12, 2022: The Baltimore Business Journal
Maryland General Assembly convenes with billions of dollars at stake
January 10, 2022: The Daily Record
Increasing child care availability key to economic success

2021

November 28, 2021: The Daily Record
Child care emerges as a priority for business in 2022 Md. legislative session
November 24, 2021: Baltimore Business Journal
Get to know Mary Kane, Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s new CEO
November 2, 2021: The Daily Record
Maryland businesses partner with local teachers to create career pathways for students
November 1, 2021: The Bay Net
Maryland Businesses Partner With Local Teachers To Create Career Pathways
October 25, 2021: I95 Business
Mary Kane Appointed CEO of The Maryland Chamber of Commerce
October 19, 2021: The Baltimore Sun
Maryland Chamber of Commerce taps former Secretary of State Mary Kane as new CEO
October 8, 2021: Maryland Matters
Mary Kane to Become Md. Chamber of Commerce President
October 7, 2021: The Bay Net
Maryland Chamber Of Commerce Announces Mary D. Kane As President And CEO
October 6, 2021: The Daily Record
Maryland Chamber of Commerce names Kane president, CEO
October 6, 2021: Baltimore Business Journal
Maryland Chamber of Commerce taps new CEO
October 6, 2021: Maryland Association of Counties – Conduit Street
MD Chamber of Commerce Names New President & CEO
July 16, 2021: My Eastern Shore MD
Maryland ranks 7th nationwide in minority-owned businesses, report finds
June 21, 2021: WFMD 930
Teachers In Frederick, Washington Counties To Participate In 2021 Teacher Externship Program
May 12, 2021: Maryland Matters
Hogan Lifts Most Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions, Effective Saturday
May 7, 2021; Daily Record
Report shows slow and steady road to recovery for Md.
May 5, 2021; Fox 5 DC
DC Deputy Mayor gives a ‘return to work’ timeline, that could impact the region
April 21, 2021; Baltimore Business Journal
Recapping the wins, losses for business during the legislative session
April 8, 2021; Washington Post
Legislature votes to bolster unemployment insurance system
April 7, 2021; Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO Talks with Troy Lemaile-Stovall featuring Christine Ross
March 18, 2021; WV News
Proposal would have state reimburse taxes to businesses
March 15, 2021; WMDT
Addressing small businesses with the American Rescue Plan Act
March 11, 2021; Frederick News Post
Md. bill reimbursing business property taxes would be costly
February 18, 2021; Free News
The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond gave an optimistic assessment of the prospects for the US economy
February 17, 2021; Baltimore Business Journal
Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s ‘State of the State’ offers timeline for economic recovery
February 17, 2021; Baltimore Sun
Maryland adds 759 coronavirus cases Wednesday, 19 fatalities
February 17, 2021; Reuters UK
Fed’s Barkin is ‘quite optimistic’ on US outlook
February 17, 2021; Nasdaq
Wall Street set to open mostly higher
January 29, 2021; Maryland Matters
Chamber of Commerce CEO: New Taxes Are Not the Way to Support State’s Job Creators

2020

November 10, 2020; Washington Post
Maryland businesses launch campaign against pioneering digital ad tax
July 31, 2020; Baltimore Sun
Like putting together a puzzle every day’: Families face child care dilemma, threatening Maryland’s economic recovery
July 2, 2020; Maryland Reporter
Maryland’s business leaders respond with cautious optimism to latest U.S. jobs report
June 25, 2020; Salisbury Business Journal
COVID-19 Impact Survey
June 4, 2020; WBAL Radio
WBAL Radio’s Rob Lang interviews VP of Gov’t Affairs Ashley Duckman on Phase 2 Recovery
May 26, 2020; RALI Maryland
RALI Maryland Begins “Recovery is Essential” Campaign
May 14, 2020; The Daily Record
Will Md. end up with a patchwork of pandemic rules?
May 14, 2020; The Baltimore Sun
Here’s what you need to know about Gov. Larry Hogan easing restrictions across Maryland
May 13, 2020; Maryland Matters
Big counties, Baltimore City likely to move slowly after Hogan’s partial reopening
May 13, 2020; CBS Baltimore
Coronavirus latest: Gov. Larry Hogan will lift Maryland’s stay-at-home order Friday
May 5, 2020; The Daily Record
Md. Chamber of Commerce launches “ReNEW Maryland” initiativeMay 5, 2020; My Eastern Shore MD
Reopen rally shows rift between Harris; Hogan
April 17, 2020; Baltimore Sun
Carroll County commissioner urges action to reopen Maryland’s economy from coronavirus restrictions
April 16, 2020; Maryland Matters
GOP lawmakers from rural areas want Hogan to ease restrictions
April 13, 2020; Maryland Reporter
Study: Maryland’s small businesses are faring better than those in most states
March 25, 2020; Baltimore Business Journal
Maryland Chamber of Commerce creates COVID-19 working group
March 19, 2020; Baltimore Business Journal
‘This session has been stressing me out’: Md.’s General Assembly adjourns with mixed results for businesses
March 2, 2020; WBAL
Coalition of Businesses Unite Against Sales Tax Expansion
March 2, 2020; FOX 5 Washington
Maryland bill would expand sales tax to services
March 2, 2020; The Baltimore Sun
Maryland lawmakers are considering expanding the sales tax to services. Here’s how it would work.
March 2, 2020; The Daily Record
Md. business group denounce plan to expand sales tax
March 2, 2020; WJZ 13 CBS Baltimore
Maryland Bill To Expand Sales Tax To Services Draws Crowds To Annapolis
March 2, 2020; Baltimore Business Journal
Businesses, education advocates clash in Annapolis over Maryland sales tax proposal
March 2, 2020; Maryland Reporter
5,000 emails in three hours: Blast of opposition in Md. bill expanding sales tax
March 2, 2020; Washington Post
Business Groups Slam Proposed Sales-Tax Expansion for Kirwan
March 2, 2020; WBOC
Coalition of businesses unite against sales tax expansionMarch 2, 2020; U.S. News & World Report
Coalition of
Businesses Unite Against Sales Tax Expansion
March 2, 2020; AuburnPub.com
Coalition of businesses unite against sales tax expansion
March 2, 2020; wtop.com
Coalition of businesses unite against sales tax expansion
February 29, 2020; Capital Gazette
Mike O’Halloran, Cailey Locklair and Christine Ross: Maryland small businesses cant afford plans to pay for Kirwan school reforms
February 26, 2020; Baltimore CityBizList
Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Maryland Business Hall of Fame Inductees
January 30, 2020; The Daily Record
Maryland Chamber Federation Welcomes Four New Partners
January 29, 2020; Baltimore City Biz List
Maryland Chamber Federation Welcomes Four New Partners
January 22, 2020; Maryland Matters
Franchot starts campaign for governor with centrist message for business leaders
January 22, 2020; MarylandReporter.com
Bipartisan support for Maryland businesses on full display at Chamber event
January 22, 2020; LocalDVM.com
Maryland small business seeks growth with help from the state capitol
January 22, 2020; The Daily Record
Senators to introduce package aimed at improving small business climateJanuary 22, 2020; Baltimore Business Journal
Maryland lawmakers eye tax reform to keep up with changing economy
January 9, 2020; Cumberland Times-News
Annual Meet the State event in Annapolis
January 6, 2020; The Daily Record
MD Chamber of Commerce to host annual Meet the State event

2019

July 26, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal
- Bipartisan group of Maryland lawmakers looks at ways to help small businesses
June 19, 2019; The Daily Record
- Nicole Evans | Md. Chamber of Commerce
April 26, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal
- Viewpoint: Md. schools, business must work toward sustainable workforce development
April 18, 2019; benzinga
- Lucas Group Managing Partner Speaks on Panel: Veterans in the Workplace
April 12, 2019; Maryland Matters
- Here Are Eight Bills That Hogan Could Veto
April 10, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal
- Maryland General Assembly passed these laws that may directly impact your business
April 1, 2019; Global Newswire
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce “Inspire MD” Event Shapes Up to Be Night True to Its Name
April 1, 2019; Daily Record
- Md. Chamber of Commerce to host Inspire MD eve nt
March 28, 2019; WAMU 88.5
- Raising Wages In Md. Forces Businesses To Make Tough Choices, Some Employers Say
March 27, 2019; WBAL TV 11
- Hogan vetoes $15 minimum wage, school start bills
March 27, 2019; Southern Maryland Newspapers Online
- Charles business briefs
March 26, 2019; Metro Data Incorporated
- Metro Data, Inc. CEO selected as guest panelist for Maryland Chamber of Commerce event: Veterans in the Workplace
March 25, 2019; Global Newswire
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces “Veterans in the Workplace” Event Wednesday April 24, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis
March 24, 2019; Capital Gazzette; Letters
- Context of opposition to Drag Queen Storytime; alternate rate plans; and more from readers
March 23, 2019; The Frederick News-Post
- Weldon uses experience to shape chamber’s future
March 21, 2019; The Prince George’s Sentinel
- Workers protest Gov. Hogan s proposed minimum wage compromise in Annapolis
March 20, 2019; The Business Monthly
- Q&A with Larry Richardson-Maryland Chamber Vice President for Government Affairs
March 20, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal
- Maryland minimum wage bill gets OK, heads to Hogan’s desk
March 18, 2019; Global Newswire
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces James W. Cornelsen and Guy E. Flynn as 2019 Inductees to the Maryland Business Hall of Fame
March 18, 2019; DLA Piper
- Guy Flynn to be inducted into the Maryland Business Hall of Fame by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce
March 11, 2019; WAMU 88.5
- Do Increased Wages Hurt Or Harm the Economy? Maryland Business Owners Don’t Agree
March 7, 2019; Baltimore Post-Examiner
- Maryland Senate committee considers tax bills to benefit businesses
March 6, 2019; Herald-Mail Media
- State chamber opposes letting counties set minimum wage
March 6, 2019; Maryland Matters
- Bill would increase fines on employers who violate equal pay law
February 28, 2019; WYPR 88.1
- Should Maryland Adopt a $15 Minimum Wage?
February 23, 2019; The Star Democrat
- $15 minimum wage bills under consideration in legislature
February 22, 2019; Baltimore Fishbowl
- $15 minimum wage bills under consideration in legislature
February 22, 2019; Patch
- $15 Minimum Wage Bills considered in MD Legislature
February 13, 2019; Maryland Matters
- As Bay Crossing Options Surface, Anne Arundel Wants Say Over Potential 3rd Span
February 8, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal
- Minimum wage debate takes center stage in Annapolis
February 8, 2019; WAMU 88.5
- Maryland Gears Up For A Fight Over Minimum Wage and Tipped Workers
February 7, 2019; CBS Baltimore
- Maryland Local Leaders Stand Behind The Fight For $15
February 7, 2019; WBAL TV 11
- Proposal would increase Maryland’s minimum wage to $15
February 3, 2019; Maryland Matters
- Corporate tax cut, tax hike get mixed reviews in Senate committee
January 31, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal
- Maryland lawmaker willing to take chance on controversial combined reporting bill
January 25, 2019; Baltimore Sun
- Support grows for raising Maryland’s minimum wage, but not all agree. Debate could focus on how much – and where
January 24, 2019; Southern Maryland Newspapers Online
- State chamber of commerce introduces new federation
January 24, 2019; Carroll County Times
- Carroll County Chamber of Commerce to offer new perks for small businesses
January 23, 2019; Global Newswire
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce Introduces the Maryland Chamber Federation
January 23, 2019; Maryland Reporter
- Maryland Chamber Federation seeks to give small businesses more clout
January 23, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal
- Chambers from across Maryland partner to create statewide federation
January 16, 2019; Washington Business Journal
- Push to raise minimum wage begins in Maryland, Virginia
January 16, 2019; Bethesda Magazine
- Business Groups, Restaurants Appeal for End to Federal Shutdown
January 10, 2019; Maryland Reporter
- Maryland voters support raising the minimum wage to $15
December 17, 2018; Baltimore Business Journal
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce pushing for lower corporate taxes