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August 18, 2017

Secretary of Labor Speaks to a Sold Out Crowd at

Power Connections Breakfast

Kelly Schulz, Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation, addressed nearly 300 business executives as the keynote speaker for the Power Connections Breakfast. Secretary Schulz talked about the importance of creating a strong business environment and making sure Maryland remains competitive with other states. She discussed how her department is in the process of reviewing regulations that could be overly burdensome to businesses. Secretary Schultz concluded by stressing that she wants the Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation to be a good partner with businesses and their employees. This sold out event, hosted by the CMC and held at the Maritime Conference Center, also featured speed networking and door prizes. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) and Southern Management Corporation helped support the event, making it possible for several hundred businesses in the Central Maryland Region to network and grow!

Military Affairs Committee Collects

School Supplies for Ft. Meade

The CMC's Military Affairs Committee recently collected school supplies for the students at the schools on Fort George G. Meade. Supplies were collected for more than 300 students and distributed to five different schools. Many thanks to ServPro of Crofton/Odenton/Severn for helping us get the supplies delivered!

Click for more information about the Military Affairs Committee

Women Mean Business Luncheon

Wednesday, August 23rd- 11:30AM-1:00PM

Join us for our gathering at Newk's Eatery in Gambrills on Wednesday, August 23rd at 11:30 AM - 1 PM. Unlike our normal gatherings, lunch will not be pre-ordered. Lunch is on you for this meeting, but please RSVP to let us know how many seats to reserve. We hope to be out on the patio (weather permitting).

If you have jeans to donate to the Jeans for Teens drive, please bring them to the meeting (or if you are unable to attend the meeting, drop off at the chamber office)

Upcoming Meetings-

September 27, 11:30 AM - Linda Penkala from Corporate Pit Stop will be sharing with the group about Heart Health. More details coming soon.

SAVE THE DATE- October 11th, 11:30AM - 1:30PM - we will be joining Greater Severna Park, Greater Crofton, and Greater Bowie Chamber for a Professional Women's Luncheon at Walden Country Club. You won't want to miss this gathering. RSVP's needed by October 6th to reserve your seat!

End of Summer Bash

Thursday, August 24th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Join us as we bid summer farewell with a “backyard BBQ” themed mixer! Multiple chambers and

organizations will be participating! Enjoy meeting new people and having the opportunity to catch up with friends in a fun, casual environment. Plenty of food, fun and music!

Members Prepaid- $20 | Non-Members & Walk-Ins - $25 **CASH BAR**

Tour and Taste-

September 28, 2017

Plans are underway for our annual Tour and Taste! The event will feature a development Tour of the region, followed by the Taste- a sampling of food from our chamber restaurants at Live! Casino and Hotel.

Sponsorships are now available on our website. Tickets for the Tour and Taste (or just the Taste) are also available on our website. ALL bus tickets must be reserved by September 14!

More Information and Registration

Energy Professional Training Program

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Take Your Business to the Next Level!

The CMC greatly appreciates your membership and we are constantly looking for ways to contribute to your success. We are partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the National Small Business Summit. This year’s Summit will take place September 10 – 13 at the Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington, DC.

Visit www.smallbusinesseries.com to learn more about the event and register. Use the code #GrowthHappensHere to receive 40% off as a member of the Central Maryland Chamber! Note: This code is good until August 18. For questions, contact the U.S. Chamber's Small Business team directly at SBSeries@uschamber.com.

October 30th: Economic Forum

11:30AM-1:30PM

Hear from the foremost political and business leaders shaping our regional economy. J.D. Foster, Chief Economist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will provide an in-depth economic forecast.