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Small Business Services Tax: Short-Term Fix, Long Term Problem for State Economy
Bog Small Business Services Tax: Short-Term Fix, Long Term Problem for State Economy Mar 5, 2025 Small Businesses Bear the Biggest Burden for Newly Proposed Tax. Here’s What Maryland Businesses and Consumers Need to Know: Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation (HB 1554/SB 1045) that would impose a new 2.5% sales tax on business-to-business (B2B) services,…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber to Lawmakers: Small Business Services Tax ‘Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Problem’ for State Economy
News Release Maryland Chamber to Lawmakers: Small Business Services Tax ‘Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Problem’ for State Economy Mar 4, 2025 We are concerned that proposed tax changes that could hinder business growth and investment Annapolis, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, representing more than 7,000 businesses — large and small, across every industry, and…
Read MoreEvent Recap: Maryland Business Outlook 2025
Blog Event Recap: Maryland Business Outlook 2025 Mar 3, 2025 On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce brought together over 350 influential business executives and community leaders for its annual Maryland Business Outlook event, featuring Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Treasurer Dereck E. Davis. Maryland Chamber President & CEO Mary Kane…
Read MoreMaryland’s Business Climate Faces Challenges: Addressing Tax Policies to Support Economic Growth
Bog Maryland’s Business Climate Faces Challenges: Addressing Tax Policies to Support Economic Growth Feb 28, 2025 We are concerned that proposed tax changes may have unintended consequences that could hinder business growth and investment Annapolis, Md. — As the General Assembly considers the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA), the Maryland Chamber of Commerce offers…
Read MoreTop Trends & Insights from the 2025 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland
Blog Top Trends & Insights from the 2025 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland Feb 6, 2025 The 2025 Competitiveness Redbook is here The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is proud to release the 2025 Competitiveness Redbook, our in-depth, data-driven analysis of Maryland’s economic performance across more than 50 critical metrics. Now in its third year, the Redbook…
Read MoreShape Maryland’s Business Future: Join Our Board of Directors
Blog Shape Maryland’s Business Future: Join Our Board of Directors Jan 30, 2025 Nominations accepted now through March 1 for term beginning May 8 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce — representing 7,000+ businesses from startups and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies — seeks exceptional leaders for our Board of Directors. Join Maryland’s most influential…
Read MoreMaryland Families and Small Businesses are in Need of a Boost, Not a Squeeze
Bog Maryland Families and Small Businesses are in Need of a Boost, Not a Squeeze Jan 21, 2025 Maryland Chamber Launches the Fair Opportunity Maryland Champaign Maryland families and small businesses are the foundation of our vibrant communities, driving innovation, creating jobs and providing opportunities for all. But harmful tax policies on the horizon threaten…
Read MoreMeet the State 2025 Recap: Building Maryland’s Competitiveness
Blog Meet the State 2025 Recap: Building Maryland’s Competitiveness Jan 21, 2025 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Meet the State 2025, presented by Amazon, brought together a sold-out audience of business leaders, policymakers and advocates to tackle the pressing challenges facing Maryland’s economic future. The event underscored the urgency of action for improving Maryland’s business…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Responds to Governor Moore’s Proposed FY2026 Budget
News Release Maryland Chamber Responds to Governor Moore’s Proposed FY2026 Budget Jan 16, 2025 We stand ready to work with the administration and General Assembly to ensure a final proposal balances fiscal responsibility with sustainable economic growth Annapolis, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce acknowledges Governor Wes Moore’s commitment to addressing Maryland’s fiscal challenges…
Read MoreNominations Open for the 2025 Rising Star and Community Impact Awards
Blog Nominations Open for the 2025 Rising Star and Community Impact Awards Jan 14, 2025 Nominate Exceptional Young Professionals for the 2025 Rising Stars Award and Community-Minded Businesses for the Community Impact Award Our Rising Stars Award honors outstanding young professionals, 40 years of age or younger, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication…
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