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Maryland Businesses Brace for Widespread Impact of Key Bridge Tragedy

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Key Bridge Response Maryland Businesses Brace for Widespread Impact of Key Bridge Tragedy Mar 27, 2024 The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26, 2024 has sent shockwaves throughout the Maryland business community. As efforts to recover lives lost in the tragedy take place, Maryland leaders and agencies…

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Caps on Lawsuit Damages Threatens Jobs, Raises Costs for Residents 

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Joint Statement Caps on Lawsuit Damages Threatens Jobs, Raises Costs for Residents  Mar 27, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) voice strong opposition to Senate Bill 538, legislation that aims to drastically increase the cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury and wrongful death…

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Commentary: No to Taxing Services, Yes to Protecting Maryland Business and Families

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COMMENTARY Commentary: No to Taxing Services, Yes to Protecting Maryland Business and Families Mar 6, 2024 Maryland business organizations oppose sales tax expansion Imagine having to pay taxes on everyday services like getting your car repaired, hiring a landscaper, paying for childcare, or even taking your pet to a veterinary appointment. Or, owning a small…

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Say No to Taxing Services: Protecting Maryland’s Businesses and Families

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JOINT STATEMENT Say No to Taxing Services: Protecting Maryland’s Businesses and Families Mar 6, 2024 Maryland business organizations oppose sales tax expansion Annapolis, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, along with a coalition of businesses, local and regional chambers and associations from across the state, strongly opposes House Bill 1515. This legislation, titled “Sales…

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Maryland Chamber of Commerce Invites Nominations for Board of Directors

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News Release Maryland Chamber of Commerce Invites Nominations for Board of Directors Feb 13, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce seeks committed, action-oriented leaders poised to make a tangible impact on Maryland’s business landscape to serve on its distinguished Board of Directors. Nominations are being accepted through March 1, 2024, for the term…

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Nominations Open for the 2024 Rising Star Award and Community Impact Award

A close up showing the four winners of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award, honoring young professionals, pose and hold their glass awards while a crown of onlookers stands behind them.

Blog Nominations Open for the 2024 Rising Star Award and Community Impact Award Feb 2, 2024 Nominate Exceptional Young Professionals for the 2024 Rising Star Award and Community-Minded Businesses for the Inaugural Community Impact Award The Rising Star Award honors outstanding young professionals, 40 years of age or younger, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation…

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Maryland at a Crossroads: Will We Choose Competitiveness?

BLOG Maryland at a Crossroads: Will We Choose Competitiveness? Jan 22, 2024 Last week, Maryland’s foremost business leaders and policymakers gathered to chart the course for the state’s future, engaging in discussions about economic competitiveness, initiatives to strengthen the state’s business community and strategies to attract and retain businesses in Maryland. Key topics, including transportation,…

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Top Trends & Insights from the 2024 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland

A graphic that invites users to see trends and insights as to where Maryland stands in 50+ economic indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

Blog Top Trends & Insights from the 2024 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland Jan 17, 2024 The 2024 Competitiveness Redbook is here The Maryland Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, providing an in-depth analysis of the state’s economic position across over 50 metrics. Now in its second year, the data and insights in…

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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Technology

A graphic that invites users to see where Maryland stands in relation to technology indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Technology Dec 20, 2023 Maryland has a sizable technology sector, providing high-paying jobs and innovation. However, the state is currently experiencing some declines in the share of total employment, median wages and growth of tech establishments when compared to neighboring states and regions. Economic Indicator Spotlight: Examining the…

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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Manufacturing

A graphic that invites users to See where Maryland stands in relation to manufacturing indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Manufacturing Dec 6, 2023 The information provided below is based on data from our 2023 Competitiveness Redbook. Please check back soon for an updated analysis of our 2024 data. As a pillar of Maryland’s economy, the manufacturing sector provides critical high-paying employment opportunities and fuels innovation statewide. The…

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