Celebrating 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…
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 MoreWorkers’ Compensation Insurance: Ensuring Employer Compliance in Maryland
Blog Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Ensuring Employer Compliance in Maryland Aug 25, 2023 With few exceptions, every employer in the State of Maryland with one or more employees is required by law to provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. However, a report recently released by the Office of Legislative Audits indicated that more than 1,600…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: GDP & Exports
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: GDP & Exports Aug 22, 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. Data regarding Maryland’s gross domestic product (GDP) value, growth and exports provides helpful insights into our state’s economy, 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 MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Energy
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Energy Aug 1, 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. Maryland faces energy cost challenges that could discourage investments and business growth. The state currently has some of the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Transportation & Infrastructure
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Transportation & Infrastructure Jul 19, 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. The transportation system serves as the backbone of our economy, facilitating access to jobs, supplies and services…
Read MoreMaryland’s Economic Competitiveness is at Stake — Time for Action
COMMENTARY Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness is at Stake — Time for Action Jul 11, 2023 As business owners, leaders and community members, you know that businesses are the backbone of our economy. From small enterprises to large corporations, businesses provide the jobs our residents depend upon, enhance our quality of life, and support vital needs like…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber of Commerce Pushes for Long-Term Transportation Funding Solutions
News Release Maryland Chamber of Commerce Pushes for Long-Term Transportation Funding Solutions Jun 29, 2023 Annapolis, Md. — On July 1, Maryland’s tax on gasoline will increase from 42.7 cents to 47 cents per gallon and the state’s tax on diesel will increase from 43.5 cents to 47.5 cents per gallon. The gas tax generates…
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…
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