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Meet the 2024 Inspire MD Award Winners
Blog Meet the 2024 Inspire MD Award Winners Apr 17, 2024 Get ready to be inspired! The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize several outstanding Maryland business visionaries, entrepreneurs and community leaders at our 2024 Inspire MD event. This year, we are honored to present an esteemed inductee into the prestigious Maryland Business…
Read MoreReveille Grounds: Fostering Belonging in the Veteran Community
Blog Reveille Grounds: Fostering Belonging in the Veteran Community Feb 21, 2024 In the heart of Baltimore, Katie Kilby, founder of the Baltimore Military Muster and the visionary behind Reveille Grounds, is creating a transformative space for veterans and military-connected community members. Reveille Grounds, an innovative veteran engagement and impact hub that opened its doors…
Read MoreMeet David White, Inventor of Ingestible Tablet Technology for Livestock Health
Blog Meet David White, Inventor of Ingestible Tablet Technology for Livestock Health Dec 18, 2023 Maryland has a diverse, thriving business community filled with people and organizations making our state stronger. Among them are talented young professionals making their mark, who we’ll meet through the Maryland’s Rising Stars podcast — a new podcast series from…
Read MoreLessons in Entrepreneurship with Route One Apparel Founder Ali von Paris
Blog Lessons in Entrepreneurship with Route One Apparel Founder Ali von Paris Nov 16, 2023 Maryland has a diverse, thriving business community filled with people and organizations making our state stronger. Among them are talented young professionals making their mark, who we’ll meet through the Maryland’s Rising Stars podcast — a new podcast series from…
Read MoreGuinness Open Gate Brewery: A Story of Policy, Partnerships and Progress
Blog Guinness Open Gate Brewery: A Story of Policy, Partnerships and Progress Nov 3, 2023 Recently, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce visited the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore County to host its kick-off for the new HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Excel) event series. With nearly 100 young professionals in the room, we learned how…
Read MoreGaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente
Blog Gaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente Oct 5, 2023 Alethea Smith, a business teacher at Owings Mills High School, recently took part in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s Teacher Externship program, spending four-weeks working with Kaiser Permanente to gain a deep understanding of the work being done by a leader in the…
Read More5 Questions with Damita Robinson, Treasurer for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Blog 5 Questions with Damita Robinson, Treasurer for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Aug 18, 2023 We recently sat down with Damita Robinson, the newly elected Treasurer for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, to learn more about why she believes so strongly in the mission of our organization and…
Read More7 Questions with Amir Ahmadzadeh, Vice Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Blog 7 Questions with Amir Ahmadzadeh, Vice Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Jun 28, 2023 After being elected as Vice Chair for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors, we sat down with Amir Ahmadzadeh to learn more about him, what inspires him to be involved with the Maryland…
Read MoreCelebrating CSX’s Commitment to Maryland
Blog Celebrating CSX’s Commitment to Maryland Jun 27, 2023 Recently, CSX, a well-known transportation and logistics provider with a significant presence in Maryland, has been making headlines highlighting its substantial investments within the state. These investments demonstrate CSX’s strong commitment to Maryland’s economy, infrastructure, and community development. One notable contribution is the recent $5 million…
Read MoreMeet the Host Companies & Educators Participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2023 Teacher Externship Program
Blog Meet the Host Companies & Educators Participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2023 Teacher Externship Program Jun 20, 2023 The Maryland Chamber Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2023 Teacher Externship Program, a unique workforce development program that pairs high school educators with leading businesses from across the state, equipping them…
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