Posts Tagged ‘Competitiveness Data’
Maryland’s Economic Rankings Are Slipping: Here’s Why That Matters and What We Must Do About It
Blog Maryland’s Economic Rankings Are Slipping: Here’s Why That Matters and What We Must Do About It Oct 30, 2025 Key Takeaways: Maryland’s Declining Economic Rankings Maryland’s Rankings Are Low: 42nd in Economic Outlook and 41st in Economic Performance (2025), trailing neighboring states like Virginia (32nd) and Delaware (38th). A Pattern, Not a Dip: While…
Read MoreMaryland 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 MoreMaryland’s Hidden Potential: Why World-Class Assets Aren’t Translating to Economic Leadership
Blog Maryland’s Hidden Potential: Why World-Class Assets Aren’t Translating to Economic Leadership Aug 28, 2025 Maryland is grappling with a significant budget deficit that recent tax increases and spending cuts during the 2025 legislative session have only partially addressed. Despite these measures, economic growth continues to lag behind peer states. The state is outspending its…
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 MoreMaryland’s Business Climate: Progress in Pockets, But a Warning Sign Overall
Blog Maryland’s Business Climate: Progress in Pockets, But a Warning Sign Overall Jul 15, 2025 The latest CNBC Top States for Business rankings confirm what many Maryland employers already feel on the ground: while there are encouraging signs in certain areas, our state continues to struggle with overall business competitiveness — especially compared to our…
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…
Read MoreCharting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Business Creation
Blog Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Business Creation Dec 23, 2024 Examining Business Creation Trends in Maryland Maryland’s small business sector faces several challenges that affect its overall economic competitiveness. Despite the critical role small businesses play in driving job creation and economic growth, recent data highlights areas where Maryland is trailing other states.…
Read MoreCharting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Transportation
Blog Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Transportation Dec 10, 2024 Examining Transportation Trends in Maryland Transportation is the backbone of a thriving economy, and while Maryland has made some progress in areas like road maintenance and public transit usage, significant challenges remain. These issues continue to impact daily commutes, business efficiency and the state’s…
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