Maryland Chamber of Commerce

❗️ The Maryland Department of Labor Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program’s last day for businesses to file an application for assistance is tomorrow, May 17, at 11:59 p.m. The program can provide up to $200,000 in grant funding to pay for employee wages to keep workers on the job and avert layoffs. Eligible applicants are Maryland-based businesses that employ up to 500 workers, labor unions, trade associations, or other organizations whose business activities are hindered or halted entirely due to reduced Port operations. Learn more ⬇️

The 2024 #NationalCivicsBee 🇺🇸 Maryland State Finals is fast approaching! The Maryland Chamber Foundation is honored to be hosting this year’s statewide competition on June 8 at Bowie State University, and we thank Presenting Sponsor Amazon, Platinum Sponsor Comcast and participating local chambers Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce and St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce for making this year’s Bee a possibility. Learn more about the ✏️ 2024 National Civics Bee®: t.ly/hOqri

Last week, President & CEO Mary Kane joined Governor Moore, Senate President Ferguson, House Speaker Jones and other legislative leaders for the signing of the Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act and Transparent Government Act. These pieces of legislation remove barriers to Maryland’s technology infrastructure growth by streamlining the regulatory processes for industries that rely on backup power generators in the event of power outages, and improve predictability for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to grow in Maryland, respectively.

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce announced last week its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, which will serve under the continued leadership of Chair Misty Allen, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Comcast. The 62-person board comprises top business leaders from across the state who are committed to advancing the Chamber's mission of fostering inclusive partnerships where all businesses and communities can thrive.

Last week’s #InspireMD was a momentous occasion for our state. We would like to once again congratulate 👏 our 2024 Public Service, Rising Star, Community Impact and Maryland Business Hall of Fame honorees for their commitment to Maryland. It is truly our privilege to acknowledge these leaders of our state’s business and public service communities. Read more on this year’s event and awardees ➡️ t.ly/0syYy

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the first responders, emergency personnel, volunteers and others involved in the rescue, recovery and rebuilding efforts following the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse with the 2024 Public Service Award at this year’s #InspireMD event. Representatives from the Key Bridge Response Unified Command, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Baltimore City Fire Department, Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management, Baltimore County Fire Department, Baltimore City Police Department and NORTHPOINT EDGEMERE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT are expected to be in attendance. Only a few tickets remain, join us this Thursday to pay special tribute to our Key Bridge heroes.

Today is #TeacherAppreciationDay! 🍎 Here’s to Maryland teachers who are educating the business and community leaders of tomorrow. We are proud to be hosting the Maryland Chamber Foundation Teacher Externship Program again this summer, which provides a unique workforce development opportunity by pairing high school educators with leading businesses from across our state. This four-week opportunity helps equip educators with invaluable experiences and insights to better prepare their students for in-demand careers and industries.

Make connections at Maryland's can't-miss business event of the year. Join the Maryland Chamber of Commerce on May 9 at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore for hashtag #InspireMD 🌟 Special thanks to Live! Casino & Hotel for their support as this year’s Illumination Station Sponsor. Time is running out to secure tickets, get yours today ➡️ bit.ly/3V8Ju3Y

What makes our evening at #InspireMD that much more special is the recognition of rising stars 🌟 in Maryland’s business community. These young leaders, age 40 and under, are our future, and have stories worth sharing and celebrating. This year, we’re honoring five: Jonathan Arons, External Communications & Community Relations Manager at Giant Food; Wayne Dorsey, Founder & President of The Safe Ride Foundation; Arion Long, CEO of Femly; Emily Tunis, President and COO of Hardwire LLC; Emily Uhlman, Founder of ButterWorks Bakery USA. Read their stories ➡️ t.ly/vgv9g

#NationalSmallBusinessWeek is happening now through May 4! Did you know that Maryland’s 600,000+ small businesses account for 99.5% of all enterprise throughout the state? Or that small business owners employ over 1.2 million individuals in Maryland? We join the U.S. Small Business Administration in acknowledging Maryland’s entrepreneurs and small business owners by celebrating their hard work, ingenuity and critical contributions to our state and local economies.