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Maryland Chamber Promotes Grason M. Wiggins to Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
News Release Maryland Chamber Promotes Grason M. Wiggins to Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Aug 28, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce announced today that Grason M. Wiggins has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, effective immediately. This promotion reflects Wiggins’ exceptional leadership since joining the Chamber in…
Read MoreCommentary: This Tax Reform is Not the Answer to Maryland’s Fiscal Woes
Bog Commentary: This Tax Reform is Not the Answer to Maryland’s Fiscal Woes Jan 9, 2025 The Maryland Spending Affordability Committee met last month to kick off the fiscal year 2026 budget process, which will culminate in early April. During the committee meeting, several legislators discussed the difficult choices before the governor and the General…
Read MoreCommentary: Manufacturers Are Not a Rainy Day Fund for Government
Bog Commentary: Manufacturers Are Not a Rainy Day Fund for Government Oct 16, 2024 In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged where local governments across the United States are resorting to lawsuits against manufacturers and businesses, demanding financial compensation for societal and environmental issues, regardless of any wrongdoing. This practice not only undermines the…
Read MoreMary D. Kane marks three years as Maryland Chamber President & CEO
BLOG Mary D. Kane marks three years as Maryland Chamber President & CEO Oct 11, 2024 Accomplishing Goals Through New Initiatives and Enhanced Advocacy As I reflect on my third anniversary as President & CEO of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, I am proud of the progress and growth we have achieved, thanks to our…
Read MoreCelebrating Laura Gordon: A Finalist for the 2024 Heroines of Washington Awards
Blog Celebrating Laura Gordon: A Finalist for the 2024 Heroines of Washington Awards Sep 18, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that our very own Laura Gordon, Director of Operations & Finance, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Heroines of Washington Awards, hosted by the March of Dimes. This esteemed event, one…
Read MoreCommentary: 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 MoreMaryland Chamber Welcomes Grason Wiggins as New Vice President of Government Affairs
News Release Maryland Chamber Welcomes Grason Wiggins as New Vice President of Government Affairs Aug 8, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Grason M. Wiggins as its new Vice President of Government Affairs. Wiggins brings extensive experience in legislative affairs and advocacy, positioning him to…
Read MoreMary Kane Awarded 2024 Women Who Mean Business Lifetime Achievement
Bog Mary Kane Awarded 2024 Women Who Mean Business Lifetime Achievement Aug 5, 2024 President & CEO Mary D. Kane has been honored with the Baltimore Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Lifetime Achievement Award. Mary’s unwavering commitment to advocating for Maryland businesses and fostering a more vibrant, business-friendly environment is truly inspiring. Through her…
Read MoreConduit Street Podcast: Andrew Griffin Speaks with MACo About the 2024 Legislative Session
MEDIA Conduit Street Podcast: Andrew Griffin Speaks with MACo About the 2024 Legislative Session Nov 17, 2023 Andrew Griffin, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, recently joined Kevin Kinnally on MACo’s Conduit Street Podcast to discuss the intersection of business and government, and talk major issues on tap for…
Read MoreCelebrating Progress & Advocacy on Behalf of Business
Blog Celebrating Progress & Advocacy on Behalf of Business Oct 11, 2023 It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since I took on the role of President & CEO at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. As I reflect on the progress we have made during this time, I am profoundly proud of what…
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