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September 15, 2017

Your News on the Radio!

Make sure to listen to WNAV 1420AM/99.9FM the 4th Monday of each month between 8:30am-8:45am to hear CMC CEO, Raj Kudchadkar. He provides the latest information on regional business news. In addition, Raj profiles several of the member businesses and important upcoming chamber events. We hope you can tune in the future to hear about how the CMC is growing and impacting our region!

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Tour and Taste

September 28, 2017

The Tour is the premier event to learn about how the region is growing. Take a 2 hour tour in luxury coach buses to see first-hand how our area is developing and truly appreciate everything it has to offer.

The tour will be followed by the Taste, where you can sample amazing food while doing some great networking. The Taste portion is only $10!

Last Chance for Sponsorships!

Call the Chamber office today: 410-672-3422

Our thanks to Gunther Charters & Tours for providing luxury coach buses for this year's Tour!

Central Maryland Chamber Partners with Greenworks Lending

The Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) and Greenworks Lending have entered into a partnership to bring Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing to commercial and multi-family property owners across the Central Maryland Region. Greenworks Lending’s C-PACE financing provides capital for commercial building upgrades, retrofits, and new construction that improves energy performance.

See Article Here

Member Spotlight

Navy Federal Credit Union and Fort Meade Community Credit Union merged operations on July 17, 2017. FMCCU’s two branches, one located on the Ft. Meade Garrison and the other nearby in the town of Odenton, MD will remain open as Navy Federal branches.

All of the Fort Meade Community Credit Union employees were offered positions with Navy Federal and Navy Federal is excited for the opportunity to serve the Fort Meade community.

Visit Navy Federal Credit Union's website

"We are excited to merge with Fort Meade Community Credit Union," said Nancy DeDona, SVP Branch Operations at Navy Federal. "FMCCU shares a passion for serving those who serve and we believe their membership will benefit from Navy Federal's experience, digital tools like our app and network of more than 300 branches located around the world."

Networking Mixer

Tuesday, September 19, 2017-5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Join us for our monthly Networking Mixer at Riverscape Apartments in Odenton. We will be helping them celebrate their newly renovated clubhouse with a special grand re-opening ribbon cutting! Come see this beautiful property and connect with fellow members. Please register by September 18th. We will be sending important information via email on parking instructions for the evening,

Members - Free | Non-members - $10

Business Accelerator Seminar

Protecting Your Identity

Wednesday, September 20, 2017- 9:00AM- 10:00AM

Are you at risk for Identity Theft? Do you know what common everyday business practices increase your risk of being targeted? Join us for our September Business Accelerator program on September 20, 9 AM with Justine Witkowska-Baker and Aprenea McCutchen from First National Bank and ensure you are taking necessary precautions to protect your identity. You can’t be too careful these days. Make sure you and your business are protected!

Membership 101

Thursday, September 21, 2017 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM EST

Membership 101 is a free program that teaches networking secrets that will help you network like a pro. It also offers friendly connections to business professionals and introduces you to the benefits of membership that can help you grow your business. Businesses that join the CMC gain a strong network of business contacts throughout central Maryland, career-enhancing professional training, new business referrals, networking opportunities, pro-business advocacy support and money saving discounts.

Ribbon Cutting at Guitar Center

Thursday, September 21, 2017 - 6:45PM-9:00PM

Guitar Center will be holding its Grand Opening Event on Thursday September 21 from 7pm until 11pm. They will have a 40x40 tent with a live band and free raffles for their customers between 7pm and 9pm. Join us for a night of music and fun! The new store features pristine show rooms of Guitars, Keyboards, Live Sound and more; including Rentals, Repairs and the city’s most modern lessons Academy. To celebrate, they're offering deals on rental gear, discounts on stringed instrument set ups, and get your first month of music lessons for only $99! Come celebrate with giveaways and door buster deals. Guitar Center will be raffling off over $1,000 in Guitar Center Gift Cards in multiple denominations, guitars, and iPad, and much more! They have free t-shirts for the first 1,000 people through the door! All customers in line will be given an entry form and are automatically entered upon entry to the store. You must be present to win in the tent in order to win! Registration is not required.

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.

Walking to Support Autism Society

On Saturday, October 7th, Howard Tech Advisors will be gathering at Centennial Lake in Ellicott City for the 11th Annual One Step Closer Autism Walk & 5k. Our team, Sam's Squad, is Howard Tech employees and their families. Some will be running, some walking, some passing out water along the route, and ALL will be cheering the participants on!

Click HERE to find out how you can support their efforts.

Conversation with Congressman Brown

Saturday, September 16 from 10:00-11:00AM

Join Congressman Anthony Brown in Anne Arundel County to share your thoughts on the issues he's working on in Congress and in the community and on how we can better serve the families of the Fourth Congressional District. Everyone is welcome!

September is National Preparedness Month

An estimated 25 percent of businesses don’t open again after a major disaster, according to the Institute for Business and Home Safety. Protect your small business by identifying the risks relevant to your location, both natural and man-made. Then, keep your plan of action updated. Preserve your equipment and business records by referencing this IRS guide on protecting your information before an emergency strikes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers an emergency preparedness checklist and toolkit . There is also an upcoming expo on how to keep your family safe...

Anyone needing special accomodations should contact the OEM at 410-222-0600, or email ekrem00@aacounty.org by September 16, 2017. TTY users, please use Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials available in an alternate format upon request.