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Commentary: Maryland Must Reverse its Competitive Decline
Bog Commentary: Maryland Must Reverse its Competitive Decline Sep 13, 2024 Maryland’s alarming slide from 22nd to 31st place in CNBC’s 2024 Top States for Business rankings is more than a statistic — it’s a glaring warning sign about our state’s economic competitiveness. This significant drop demands immediate attention and decisive action from policymakers, business leaders and…
Read MoreBuilding Bridges to Recovery Coalition Releases Report on Business Impacts of Key Bridge Collapse
News Release Building Bridges to Recovery Coalition Releases Report on Business Impacts of Key Bridge Collapse May 28, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Building Bridges to Recovery Coalition, comprised of leading business organizations in Maryland including the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Greater Baltimore Committee, Greater Washington Partnership, World Trade Center Institute and U.S. Chamber of…
Read MoreMaryland Visionaries and Heroes Honored at Inspire MD 2024
NEWS RELEASE Maryland Visionaries and Heroes Honored at Inspire MD 2024 May 13, 2024 Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Community Servants and Bridge Collapse First Responders Recognized The Maryland Chamber of Commerce celebrated the state’s most exceptional business and community leaders at its annual Inspire MD event May 9 at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore.…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2024-2025
News Release Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2024-2025 May 10, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, under the continued leadership of Chair Misty Allen, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Comcast. The 62-person board…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber to Honor Heroes of Key Bridge Collapse, Business and Community Leaders at Inspire MD on May 9
Media ALERT Maryland Chamber to Honor Heroes of Key Bridge Collapse, Business and Community Leaders at Inspire MD on May 9 May 6, 2024 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Inspire MD event to honor outstanding Maryland business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. This year’s event will also feature a special tribute…
Read MoreMaryland Business Community Responds to Key Bridge Tragedy
News Release Maryland Business Community Responds to Key Bridge Tragedy Mar 26, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The business community in Maryland is deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early this morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those impacted by this devastating incident. We express our deepest…
Read MoreEvent Recap: Maryland Business Outlook 2024 Featuring Keynote Speaker Governor Wes Moore
Blog Event Recap: Maryland Business Outlook 2024 Featuring Keynote Speaker Governor Wes Moore Mar 4, 2024 On Thursday, Feb. 29, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce convened over 300 influential business executives and community leaders for our annual Maryland Business Outlook event featuring Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Treasurer Dereck E. Davis. In opening…
Read MoreCommentary: Combined reporting would signal state is ‘closed for business’
COMMENTARY Commentary: Combined reporting would signal state is ‘closed for business’ Feb 26, 2024 In a recent column, The Baltimore Sun’s Dan Rodricks advocated that Maryland adopt combined tax reporting, arguing that it would close loopholes and generate hundreds of millions in new revenue (“Dan Rodricks: Maryland legislators need to close a tax loophole that…
Read MoreReveille Grounds: Fostering Belonging in the Veteran Community
Blog Reveille Grounds: Fostering Belonging in the Veteran Community Feb 21, 2024 In the heart of Baltimore, Katie Kilby, founder of the Baltimore Military Muster and the visionary behind Reveille Grounds, is creating a transformative space for veterans and military-connected community members. Reveille Grounds, an innovative veteran engagement and impact hub that opened its doors…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Leaders From Across Maryland Convene for Inaugural Chamber Advocacy Day in Maryland
News Release Chamber of Commerce Leaders From Across Maryland Convene for Inaugural Chamber Advocacy Day in Maryland Feb 14, 2024 February 7 officially declared Chamber of Commerce Day in Maryland Recently, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Maryland Chamber Federation hosted the inaugural Chamber Advocacy Day in Annapolis, where leaders from chambers of commerce, trade…
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