Chamber Action Network

The Chamber Action Network (CAN), the Maryland Chamber’s grassroots program, is an alliance of Maryland-based chambers of commerce representing 22,000 employers statewide. This network of well-informed business advocates is committed to supporting the Maryland Business Agenda through grassroots advocacy in each legislative district throughout the state. CAN’s activities include

• Promoting issues that are important to the economic well-being of Maryland businesses.
• Coordinating lobbying activity with local chambers to stimulate economic development.
• Striving to improve the economic climate by reducing the over-regulation and the tax burden placed upon businesses.
• Educating the business community regarding legislation, regulations, how the political arena operates, and how to become politically involved in state and local government.
• Informing elected officials and candidates for elected office of the concerns of the business community

CAN accomplishes its goals through the cooperation of its CAN Partners. The Maryland Chamber’s lobbying team monitors critical business issues in Annapolis, and sends reports and alerts to the other CAN Partners, who in turn disseminate the information to more than 22,000 businesses statewide. The CAN partners are able to mobilize local grassroots efforts in the home districts of the General Assembly members, leading to greater impact and improved results in Annapolis.

Throughout the year CAN holds numerous events to engage the business community in the public policy arena. Hosting, sponsoring and attending these events are great ways to connect to business and political leaders. CAN Events include:

• CAN Issue Briefings are hosted by CAN Partner member businesses throughout the state in the months leading up to the General Assembly session. Members of the Maryland Chamber’s public policy team update the business community on what are likely to be the key business issues in the upcoming session;
• Mid-Session Review is held each year in Annapolis at around the halfway point of the General Assembly session. Legislative leaders are invited to brief the business community on the progress being made in the session;
• Committee Breakfasts with key committees of the Maryland General Assembly during the legislative session to discuss matters of importance to the business community.
• Delegation Meetings, hosted by CAN Partner member businesses, bring together district delegations and area business leaders to discuss issues of importance to the businesses in that district.
• CAN Silent Auction during the Maryland Chamber’s Business Policy Conference;

To get involved with CAN, visit www.mdchamber.org or call (410) 269-0642 or (301) 261-2858. The cost is your commitment of time volunteering to advocate the Chamber’s Business Agenda to elected officials in your district.

2007 CAN Partners – One Voice for Business

CAN Partners represent more than 22,000 businesses working together to further the Maryland Business Agenda

Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce
Berlin Chamber of Commerce
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
Charles County Chamber of Commerce
Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Baltimore Committee
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce
Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce
Greater Prince George's Business Roundtable
Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce
Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Greater Washington Board of Trade
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Hancock Chamber of Commerce
Harford County Chamber of Commerce
Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce
Howard County Chamber of Commerce
Kent County Chamber of Commerce Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
Ocean City Chamber of Commerce
Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce
Olney Chamber of Commerce
Pikesville Chamber of Commerce
Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce
Prince George's Chamber of Commerce
Prince George’s Black Chamber of Commerce
Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce
Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce
St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce
Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
Towson Chamber of Commerce
West Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce