Media Mentions

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

2021

• January 29, 2021; Maryland Matters
  Chamber of Commerce CEO: New Taxes Are Not the Way to Support State’s Job Creators

For a recap of last year, review last years media mentions below:

2020

• 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” initiative
• May 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 expansion
• March 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 climate
• January 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

For a recap of last year, review last years media mentions below:

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 event
• 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. Hogans 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