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Holmatro: 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…
Read MoreBuilding Careers Without Debt: How Pohanka is Investing in Maryland’s Workforce
Heart of Business Building Careers Without Debt: How Pohanka is Investing in Maryland’s Workforce Jan 27, 2026 Pohanka Automotive Group is investing in Maryland’s future through innovative workforce training. Here’s how business-led solutions strengthen communities and economic competitiveness. Maryland’s workforce challenges are often discussed in terms of job openings and training gaps. But the deeper…
Read MoreBoosting Maryland’s Future Economy through Manufacturing
Blog Boosting Maryland’s Future Economy through Manufacturing Sep 17, 2025 The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce proudly announce the launch of Voices for Manufacturing — a collaborative initiative designed to illuminate the vital role of manufacturing in strengthening Maryland’s communities, economy and future. As part of this effort,…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Hosts Tradepoint Atlantic Tour and Leadership Roundtable for Young Professionals
Blog Maryland Chamber Hosts Tradepoint Atlantic Tour and Leadership Roundtable for Young Professionals May 5, 2025 On April 29, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County. The event, part of the Chamber’s HYPE: Helping Young Professionals Excel series, presented by UnitedHealthcare, attracted more than 50 attendees…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2025 Inspire MD Award Winners
Blog Announcing the 2025 Inspire MD Award Winners Apr 8, 2025 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this year’s honorees who will be celebrated on May 8 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the distinguished individuals and organizations who will be recognized at our 2025 Inspire MD event on…
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 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 MoreDriving Change: The Safe Ride Foundation Founder Wayne Dorsey Takes on Impaired Driving
Blog Driving Change: The Safe Ride Foundation Founder Wayne Dorsey Takes on Impaired Driving Dec 20, 2024 Among Maryland’s diverse community of changemakers, there are inspiring young professionals whose innovative solutions are transforming lives. Through the Maryland’s Rising Stars podcast — presented by UnitedHealthcare — we meet these emerging leaders and learn their stories of…
Read MoreHYPE: Community & Connection Empowered Young Professionals to Make a Difference
Blog HYPE: Community & Connection Empowered Young Professionals to Make a Difference Dec 3, 2024 In the season of giving and gratitude, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce hosted over 70 young professionals for the third event in our newly launched HYPE: Helping Young Professionals Excel series. This impactful event, “Community & Connection,” held at Live!…
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