Posts Tagged ‘Spotlight’
Cured 18th & 21st: Giving Back Through Business
Heart of Business Cured 18th & 21st: Giving Back Through Business Apr 27, 2026 Owner Steve Wecker opened Cured in 2018, creating not just a restaurant, but a community gathering place. Cured 18th & 21st isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a community partner. By donating space, food, and resources to nonprofits, the team helps…
Read MoreFrom Parking Lots to Four Studios: The Heart Behind Kore Barre & Yoga
Heart of Business From Parking Lots to Four Studios: The Heart Behind Kore Barre & Yoga Apr 9, 2026 From humble beginnings, Kelly Backert built multiple studios across Maryland, creating jobs, fostering community and proving that entrepreneurship, risk and dedication can transform both lives and neighborhoods. Kore Barre & Yoga didn’t start in a studio.…
Read MoreBoyd Cru: Where Community, Creativity and Opportunity Meet
Heart of Business Boyd Cru: Where Community, Creativity and Opportunity Meet Mar 24, 2026 Boyd Cru Wines is a hub for community, entrepreneurship and local opportunity, crafting approachable wines and creating spaces that support other small businesses and local artists. Maryland’s economy is built by people — and by businesses that show up, even when…
Read MoreHolmatro: Where Maryland Manufacturing Meets Life-Saving Mission
Heart of Business Holmatro: Where Maryland Manufacturing Meets Life-Saving Mission Feb 18, 2026 Holmatro has been designing and building life-saving hydraulic rescue tools in Maryland for more than 40 years. From machinists to sales managers, every employee plays a role in giving first responders the equipment they need to save lives. For more than 60…
Read MoreBuilding Careers Without Debt: How Pohanka is Investing in Maryland’s Workforce
Heart of Business Building Careers Without Debt: How Pohanka is Investing in Maryland’s Workforce Jan 27, 2026 Pohanka Automotive Group is investing in Maryland’s future through innovative workforce training. Here’s how business-led solutions strengthen communities and economic competitiveness. Maryland’s workforce challenges are often discussed in terms of job openings and training gaps. But the deeper…
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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