Posts by sawyercornelius
Boyd Cru: Where Community, Creativity and Opportunity Meet
Heart of Business Boyd Cru: Where Community, Creativity and Opportunity Meet Mar 24, 2026 Boyd Cru Wines is a hub for community, entrepreneurship and local opportunity, crafting approachable wines and creating spaces that support other small businesses and local artists. Maryland’s economy is built by people — and by businesses that show up, even when…
Read MoreAct Now: The Bill That Would Keep Maryland Employees in the Dark
Blog Act Now: The Bill That Would Keep Maryland Employees in the Dark Mar 19, 2026 SB 417/HB 45 is less about protecting workers and more about limiting the flow of information to them A bill the has passed in the Senate has moved to the House that would restrict employers from holding meetings to…
Read MoreCommentary: Making Maryland more affordable starts with the cost of doing business
Blog Commentary: Making Maryland more affordable starts with the cost of doing business Mar 17, 2026 Affordability is front and center in Annapolis this legislative session — and rightfully so. Families across Maryland are working harder than ever to keep up with rising costs for groceries, housing, child care and transportation. Policymakers want to help…
Read MoreSpeak Up: Help Shape Real Solutions to Improve Affordability
Blog Speak Up: Help Shape Real Solutions to Improve Affordability Mar 12, 2026 HB 895/SB 387 would put Maryland in uncharted territory as no other state has enacted legislation like this targeting grocery pricing Affordability is one of the most pressing concerns for Maryland families today. From groceries and housing to energy and transportation, the…
Read MoreMaryland Is at Inflection Point: 2026 Competitiveness Index Shows Why It Matters
Blog Maryland Is at Inflection Point: 2026 Competitiveness Index Shows Why It Matters Mar 3, 2026 The 2026 Competitiveness Index is here Maryland is making real progress. After two years of population decline, the state added more than 46,000 residents in 2026. GDP performance has strengthened. Maryland continues to lead the nation in academic R&D…
Read MoreHB 1479 Would Raise Minimum Wage to $18, Lock in Automatic Annual Increases
Bog HB 1479 Would Raise Minimum Wage to $18, Lock in Automatic Annual Increases Mar 2, 2026 This represents both a significant near-term cost increase and a structural shift in how wage policy is set for Maryland employers HB 1472: $18 Minimum Wage + Automatic Annual Increases Deadline to weigh in: Tuesday, March 3 —…
Read More$25 Minimum Wage, No Tip Credit and a Constitutional Mandate: What HB 1229/SB 886 Would Mean for Maryland
Bog $25 Minimum Wage, No Tip Credit and a Constitutional Mandate: What HB 1229/SB 886 Would Mean for Maryland Feb 23, 2026 A $25 minimum wage does not affect only entry-level positions — it triggers wage compression, increases in payroll costs, pressure to raise prices and reduced hiring HB 1229/SB 886: $25 Minimum Wage +…
Read MoreAct Now: New Proposal Could Impact the Products You Make, Sell, or Rely On
Bog Act Now: New Proposal Could Impact the Products You Make, Sell, or Rely On Feb 20, 2026 Senate Bill 686 targets products containing PFAS — a class of widely used chemicals found across modern supply chains SB 686: PFAS Product Bans + New Registration Requirements Deadline to weigh in: Friday, Feb. 20 — Testimony…
Read MoreHolmatro: Where Maryland Manufacturing Meets Life-Saving Mission
Heart of Business Holmatro: Where Maryland Manufacturing Meets Life-Saving Mission Feb 18, 2026 Holmatro has been designing and building life-saving hydraulic rescue tools in Maryland for more than 40 years. From machinists to sales managers, every employee plays a role in giving first responders the equipment they need to save lives. For more than 60…
Read MoreMaryland’s Early-Career Talent Drain: Why Young Workers Are Leaving & What Maryland Can Do About It
Blog Maryland’s Early-Career Talent Drain: Why Young Workers Are Leaving & What Maryland Can Do About It Feb 16, 2026 How Workforce Migration Impacts Maryland’s Competitiveness, Economy and Fiscal Outlook Prepared for publication by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, based on research conducted by undergraduate researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy…
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