The session is over. The work isn’t.

Over the past legislative session, something important happened:

• Headquartered companies left their offices and came to Annapolis
• Tech firms and defense contractors showed up together
• Local and regional chambers and state associations across our federation mobilized their members
• Members called, emailed and met with their legislators — on minimum wage, on environmental and labor regulations, on dynamic pricing, and more
• And Maryland's business community made sure its voice and real-world experience continued to be a critical part of the conversation

That kind of engagement doesn't happen by accident — and it doesn't go unnoticed.

The Maryland Chamber engaged on more than 150 bills this session, influencing outcomes on the issues that matter most to Maryland employers — stopping harmful proposals, improving others before they could do damage and making sure the business community had a seat at the table on the issues with the most at stake. That's real impact — and it's helping move Maryland in the right direction.

But this moment is about more than what happened this session.

As we approach a new election cycle, the decisions ahead will shape Maryland’s economic future for years to come. And no matter the outcome, our role remains the same:

To advocate. To engage. And to lead. Because if business can’t compete, Maryland can’t compete. We're not just responding to policy — we're helping shape what comes next. Building on years of research, advocacy, and convening, we're taking that work further. On May 13, the Accelerate Maryland Economic Forum will bring business leaders and policymakers together around one question: what does a competitive Maryland look like — and how do we get there?

This is how change happens, not in a single moment, but through sustained, collective effort. If you’ve been part of this work — thank you. If you’re looking to get more involved, now is the time.