Posts Tagged ‘2025 Trends’
Maryland at a Crossroads: What CEOs Say About Competing for the Future
Blog Maryland at a Crossroads: What CEOs Say About Competing for the Future Oct 9, 2025 Key Takeaways: Maryland’s CEO Sentiment in 2025 Stagnant Performance: Maryland holds 35th place, lagging behind neighbors like Virginia (#9) and rising stars such as Iowa (+9) and Alabama (+8). High Costs & Regulatory Burden: Maryland’s heavy tax load, rising…
Read MoreWhere Maryland’s Business Friendliness Stands in 2025
Blog Where Maryland’s Business Friendliness Stands in 2025 Sep 23, 2025 Key Takeaways: Maryland’s Competitiveness in 2025 Falling Behind: Maryland dropped to 32nd overall in CNBC’s 2025 “Top States for Business,” down 10 spots in two years. High Costs & Low Confidence: Ranked 46th in cost of doing business and 43rd in cost of living.…
Read MoreMaryland’s Business Creation & Survival Challenge: We’re Falling Behind
Blog Maryland’s Business Creation & Survival Challenge: We’re Falling Behind Sep 10, 2025 Maryland’s Business Creation & Survival Challenge: Key Takeaways Formation Slowdown: New business applications fell 6% in 2024 (152,999 vs. 163,516 in 2023), ranking 9th per capita nationally. Competitors like Delaware and Wyoming are far ahead. Survival Gap: Small business survival dropped from…
Read MoreThe Wake-Up Call Maryland Can’t Ignore
Blog The Wake-Up Call Maryland Can’t Ignore Aug 19, 2025 32nd in business rankings. 9th highest corporate tax rate. Losing nearly 19,000 residents annually to other states. These aren’t just numbers — they’re warning signs. While you’ve been focused on running your business, Maryland has been quietly slipping in the competitiveness race. The question isn’t…
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…
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