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Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce

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Connecting businesses. Empowering leaders. Strengthening our regional economy. Meade, Maryland experiences exponential growth.

The Central Maryland Chamber brings professionals together to grow, collaborate, and make an impact in our community. The Central Maryland Chamber is the primary business resource and advocate as the area surrounding Ft. Our primary focuses are advocacy for small business and economic development; promotion of member businesses; informing the business community of trends, issues, and opportunities; and connecting member businesses to each other and the community through networking and community events. We strive to be a catalyst for our members' business success.

10/29/2026

The business community has spoken!

The Central Maryland Chamber Forward PAC is proud to endorse six candidates for County Executive, chosen on one standard: who will grow jobs, cut red tape, and keep our region competitive.

Not party. Results. That is why this slate crosses party lines:
✅ Vanessa Atterbeary, Howard County Government
✅ Allison Pickard for County Executive , Anne Arundel County Government
✅ Julian Jones , Baltimore County
✅ Bob Cassilly, Harford County Government
✅ Will Jawando , Montgomery County Government
✅ Aisha N. Braveboy , Prince George’s County, Maryland

Early voting ends TODAY. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Business owners, this is our moment to be heard. Make a plan. Vote. And share this with someone who builds something in this state.

🔗 Find your polling place: elections.maryland.gov

Paid for by the Central Maryland Chamber Forward PAC. The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6), does not endorse candidates.

10/28/2026

⚡ $156 MILLION RATE INCREASE PROPOSED. ENERGY COSTS ARE RISING. WHAT'S NEXT FOR MARYLAND BUSINESSES?

BGE has proposed a $156.1 million electric rate increase, which would raise residential electricity distribution rates by approximately 17% if approved.

Meanwhile, Maryland businesses are navigating rising energy costs, growing electricity demand, and concerns about long-term grid reliability.

What will this mean for your bottom line in 2027?

Join us at the 2026 Economic Summit for an exclusive State of Energy Fireside Chat featuring leaders from:

⚡ BGE-Brittany Jones

⚡ PJM Interconnection-Jason M. Stanek

⚡ Constellation Energy-W. Mason Emnett

Hear directly from the organizations helping shape Maryland's energy future as they discuss rising costs, grid reliability, infrastructure investments, and what businesses need to know. ✅

Your energy bill impacts your bottom line. Don't miss this conversation.

November 4, 2026 | 8 AM – 1 PM | Maryland Jockey Club

Register today:
https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/atlas/events/economic-summit-2026-5405/details

10/26/2026

💰 $2.2 BILLION IN CONTRACTS AWARDED TO MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES. IS YOUR BUSINESS POSITIONED TO COMPETE?

Maryland has reached a record $2.2 billion in procurement awards to certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), creating significant opportunities for businesses across the state.

The question is: Is your business positioned to compete for these opportunities?

Join us November 4 at the Central Maryland Chamber's 2026 Economic Summit to hear from Walter L. Simmons, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility.

Learn how Maryland is expanding access to government contracting, removing barriers, and helping small and minority-owned businesses compete for opportunities. ✅

November 4, 2026 | 8 AM – 1 PM | Maryland Jockey Club, Laurel

Register today: https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/atlas/events/economic-summit-2026-5405/details

10/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Drena Valentine, Founder and CEO of Integrative Management Solutions, LLC (IMS), as one of our newest investors to the Central Maryland Chamber! 🎉

Dr. Valentine brings more than 25 years of experience helping business owners strengthen operations, develop growth strategies, and build businesses positioned for long-term success.

We are happy to welcome her to our growing Chamber community and look forward to the connections, collaboration, and opportunities ahead! ✨

Website: https://www.imsllcmd.com/
Linkedin: Drena Valentine, D.M.

10/22/2026

The Central Maryland Chamber is proud to receive The Daily Record’s Empowering Women Award!

This award celebrates organizations that demonstrate tangible efforts and documented results in advancing women through leadership opportunities, workplace practices, advocacy, mentorship, and community engagement.

At CMC, that commitment includes elevating women into executive leadership, creating space for women to shape our work through our Women’s Leadership Roundtable, and expanding opportunities for connection and visibility through our inaugural, sold-out Women’s Leadership Breakfast.

These efforts reflect our commitment to helping women build relationships, share their expertise, and take on leadership roles throughout our business community.

There are so many incredible women who help make the Central Maryland Chamber one of the fastest-growing chambers in Maryland! While we could highlight many more, here are four dynamic women whose leadership, dedication, and passion help strengthen our Chamber and the business community we serve.

Thank you to the members, partners, and women leaders who make this work possible. We’re honored to receive the Empowering Women Award and excited to continue opening doors for women across Central Maryland! 💜

10/20/2026

Wonderful moments captured from the Grand Opening of the fully renovated Residence Inn by Marriott Arundel Mills! 🎉

We loved celebrating this exciting milestone and welcoming another great business to our Central Maryland business community. Congratulations to the Residence Inn team, and thank you for inviting CMC to be part of the celebration.

Have upcoming travel plans or need a space for your next business meeting or event? Be sure to check out Residence Inn by Marriott Arundel Mills for your hotel and meeting space needs!

Address: 7035 Arundel Mills Circle
Hanover, Maryland 21076

Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwiam-residence-inn-arundel-mills-bwi-airport/overview/

10/19/2026

Over 120 businesses have joined your Central Maryland Chamber this year. ☕

Want to know what they know?

Join us this Wednesday, 8:30 to 10:00 AM, for our October New Member Breakfast. Great coffee, real conversations, and a firsthand look at how Chamber membership turns into contracts, partnerships, and growth for businesses like yours.

New members, current members, and curious business owners are all welcome. Come as a guest, leave with a network.

Registration link is in the first comment. 👇

Tag a business owner who needs to be in this room Wednesday morning.

We Are Stronger Together.

10/17/2026

Maryland’s aerospace industry is a $50 billion powerhouse supporting 172,000 jobs, and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller joined us to make sure everyone knows it. 🚀

Our Aerospace & Aviation Summit brought together NASA, BWI, industry leaders, and lawmakers to talk about where Maryland goes next. Watch her message to our business community.

Thank you to Lt. Governor Miller and to our sponsors SSAI, MDOT MAA, ST Engineering, Capitol Technology University, and the Maryland Aerospace Alliance for making it possible.
Did you know Maryland is one of the nation’s top aerospace states? Tell us what surprised you most. 👇

10/15/2026

180 laptops inside an NFL stadium tonight. Not for the game. For their future. 🏈

Cohort 1 of our Career Development Workshop with the Baltimore Ravens is officially live. Session one: AI in the Workplace.

No lecture. Prompts typed live. Real work from real shifts. And every single person walked out with an AI playbook they built themselves.

Six months. Four sessions. A certificate. A February graduation with hiring companies in the building.

This is what betting on yourself looks like. 💜🖤

We Are Stronger Together.

Address

1344 Ashton Road Suite 205
Hanover, MD
21076

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

(410) 672-3422

Website

http://www.CentralMarylandChamber.org/

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