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A graphic that invites users to see where Maryland stands in relation to business friendliness. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

See Where Maryland Stands

Gain economic insights with our new and improved 2026 Competitiveness Index

A graphic that invites users to see where Maryland stands in relation to business friendliness. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.
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Take action on issues impacting small and large businesses throughout our state

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2026 National Civics Bee®

Finalists take to the stage June 26 at the United States Naval Academy for the Maryland State Finals

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See Where Maryland Stands

The 2026 Competitiveness Index is here.

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Our weekly update on Maryland business and government

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Critical Advocacy at Work

View results of our efforts in Session 2025.

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2026 National Civics Bee®

Maryland State Finals are June 26

See Where Maryland Stands

The 2026 Competitiveness Index is here.

Stay in the Know with Friday Five

Our weekly update on Maryland business and government

Black and white cutout of Maryland State House dome against a black background.

Get Advocacy Updates

Stay informed. Take action. Make a difference.

Critical Advocacy at Work

View results of our efforts in Session 2025.

Graphic with blue background, red stripes, white stars and white pencil

2026 National Civics Bee®

Maryland State Finals are June 26.

Advancing inclusive partnerships for a Maryland where all businesses and their communities thrive

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is the state’s leading business advocacy organization — committed to working with our alliance of partners on critical public policy issues. With a focus on economic development and grassroots advocacy, we impact policies that directly affect Maryland business. Business makes Maryland better, let’s make Maryland better for business.

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Advocating for Maryland business

You deserve a voice in the future of Maryland’s economy. As an advocate with the Maryland Chamber, you join a collective of thought leaders and a full-time, dedicated government affairs team with strong relationships in Annapolis. You take an active role in the policies that affect your business — with a partner that protects your interests. We partner with other organizations, businesses and policymakers to accomplish our shared mission, finding amicable solutions across party lines.

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JUN 26

Student civic competition

SEP 21

15th Chamber Cup

Networking on the greens

NOV 19

Policy Forum 2026

Pre-session advocacy