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Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Taxes

Blog Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Taxes Nov 26, 2024 Examining Tax Trends in Maryland Maryland’s tax climate has become a significant barrier to the state’s economic competitiveness, lagging far behind neighboring states and regional rivals. Challenges to Competitiveness Unfavorable Overall Business Tax Climate: Maryland ranks 45th nationally, ahead of only five states (Massachusetts,…

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Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Job Growth

Blog Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Job Growth Nov 12, 2024 Examining Job Growth Trends in Maryland Recent workforce data reveal troubling trends for Maryland’s economic competitiveness. Challenges to Competitiveness 49th in Job Growth: Maryland ranks near the bottom nationally in job growth rate (0.6%) and 34th in total jobs added (16,700) over the…

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Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Population & Migration

Blog Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Population & Migration Oct 29, 2024 Examining Population and Migration Trends in Maryland Recent population and migration trends data show concerning trends for Maryland’s economic competitiveness. Challenges to Competitiveness Neighboring states, like Virginia and Delaware are seeing significant population growth while Maryland is seeing our population growth stagnate.…

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Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Business Friendliness

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Blog Charting Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness in 2024: Business Friendliness Oct 9, 2024 Examining Business Friendliness in Maryland Maryland’s alarming drop from 22nd to 31st in CNBC’s 2024 Top States for Business rankings, coupled with 32nd place in U.S. News’ Business Environment rankings, signals a clear and urgent threat to our state’s economic competitiveness. Challenges to…

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Top Trends & Insights from the 2024 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland

A graphic that invites users to see trends and insights as to where Maryland stands in 50+ economic indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

Blog Top Trends & Insights from the 2024 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland Jan 17, 2024 The 2024 Competitiveness Redbook is here The Maryland Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, providing an in-depth analysis of the state’s economic position across over 50 metrics. Now in its second year, the data and insights in…

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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Technology

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Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Technology Dec 20, 2023 Maryland has a sizable technology sector, providing high-paying jobs and innovation. However, the state is currently experiencing some declines in the share of total employment, median wages and growth of tech establishments when compared to neighboring states and regions. Economic Indicator Spotlight: Examining the…

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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Manufacturing

A graphic that invites users to See where Maryland stands in relation to manufacturing indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Manufacturing Dec 6, 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. As a pillar of Maryland’s economy, the manufacturing sector provides critical high-paying employment opportunities and fuels innovation statewide. The…

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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: GDP & Exports

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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…

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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Energy

A graphic that invites users to See where Maryland stands in relation to Energy indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

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…

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Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Transportation & Infrastructure

A graphic that invites users to See where Maryland stands in relation to transportation indicators. The graphic is on a red background that shows the front cover of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Competitiveness Redbook, which includes numerous charts providing information about where Maryland ranks in terms of key economic indicators versus other states.

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…

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