Chamber Connections
March 08, 2019
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Chamber Board of Directors
Nominate Worthy Candidates!
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Dear Business Partners:
If you are an active member of the Central Maryland Chamber (CMC), I invite you to help us develop a slate of quality candidates to fill vacancies on the CMC’s Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is a dynamic group of business executives that help set the CMC’s vision and assist in carrying out it’s important mission to be a premiere business resource and advocate as the region experiences exponential growth.
I invite you to nominate yourself or other individuals in the CMC to serve on the Board of Directors. All nominees must be current members of the CMC for consideration.
A Nominations Committee will confirm eligibility and review qualification before nominating finalists for consideration by the full Board of Directors. To nominate an individual or yourself
please submit a resume and letter of interest (or nomination letter) to
Raj@CentralMarylandChamber.org
by Friday, March 29, 2019.
Thank You! - Raj Kudchadkar , CMC President & CEO
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Register for Spirit of Community Awards!
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Help Us Honor Our Public Servants!
Sponsors Still Needed
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This is a truly feel-good evening, and past recipients have told us how much they enjoyed the caliber of the event and the recognition from the business community.
*We can’t do it without you*
**This event is only possible through your support!**
We are only able to host this important community event strictly through sponsorship from the business community.
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Webinar: The Business Benefits of
Telework and Vanpool
Wednesday, March 13th | 10:00AM - 11:00AM
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The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is promoting the Commuter Choice Maryland program, enabling Maryland businesses to utilize resources, tools, and services that encourages Marylanders to commute using transit, walk, bike, rideshare/carpool, vanpool,and telework and enables you to take advantage of this business tax credit.
Discuss possibilities of building and expanding your Commuter Benefits program with telework and vanpool. Topics will include:
- Guidance on Telework and Vanpool
- Assistance with qualifying for the Maryland Commuter Tax Credit with vanpool services
- Strategies to encourage employee participation
- Assistance with program implementation
- How to retain top talent, reduce employee turnover, and save your money!
This is a
FREE
event. Space is limited for this exclusive webinar. Reserve your space, today.
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Operation Thank You
Celebrating Our Membership
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On March 29th and April 5th, the Central Maryland Chamber will be conducting
Operation Thank You!
The purpose of Operation Thank You is to personally celebrate you - our incredible network of member businesses. Our goal is to reach chamber members by going door-to-door and saying 'Thank You' for supporting local business.
We are asking for your help! If you would like to take part in making visits and thanking fellow members please sign up by clicking the button below.
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The
Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce
has signed up with Treble®, a networking platform that helps you manage your networking activities. Features include:
- Easily make, receive, and track introductions and referrals for new business opportunities.
- Create “wishes” to identify business and career needs, enabling those in your trusted network to assist you with your goals.
- Generate goodwill in your network and reciprocate by helping to fulfill others’ “wishes” and achieve their business or career objectives.
- Leverage your network with the “Actionable Insights” Treble delivers to you every day.
As a Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce
member, you receive an exclusive offer to join Treble at the premium level for FREE. Simply download the app by searching
“
TrebleNetwork” in the app stores or sign-up via their website at
http://TrebleNetwork.com. Use promo code
CMC2018
complete your profile, sync your contacts, invite your trusted network to join Treble and start networking differently!
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Treble Monthly Digest Report
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Why not help someone in your network achieve their goal? You will generate goodwill and there’s a good chance they will try to help you in return (be sure to post your wishes on Treble so your trusted business associates know EXACTLY how they can help you).
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Goodwill Graph
Here's your current Goodwill Graph. It shows the “net goodwill imbalance” between you and some of the people in your trusted network.
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Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs
Technical Training Classroom
Tuesday, March 26th |
Governor's Coordinating Offices
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State Procurement 101
10:00AM -12:00PM
New to state contracting? Start at the beginning. This class is for small businesses that have little or no knowledge of the state procurement process. We'll focus on common procurement terminology, examine how the state contracting arena operates, and provide resources to help you determine if pursuing work in the public sector would be beneficial to your company.
Who should attend? Small business owners who want to assess the state contracting arena and gain a better understanding of the procurement process.
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Contract Cost & Price Analysis
2:00PM -4:00PM
Contract Cost & Price Analysis. Gain a better understanding of the different types of contracts common to the government arena, such as IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity), cost reimbursement, and fixed price. This class will also cover the principles and guidelines of government contract audits and cost accounting principles as applied to daily operations.
Our special guest is Arthenia LeFlore of the Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).
Who should attend? Small business owners who want to enhance their understanding of the best practices applied to set pricing on federal contracts.
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There is no cost to attend.
Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
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Small Business Seminar
Six Transitioning Mistakes that
Kill Your Business!
Wednesday, March 20th | 9:00AM - 10:30AM
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We never plan to make mistakes. As business owners, we’re focused on running our business. Every day brings new challenges, opportunities and decisions. No matter how hard you work to help your business succeed, there are six mistakes that if ignored, can consistently cause your business to fail.
Consumed with the day-to-day operation of their business, important topics like business succession, buy/sell agreements, disability, business continuation, retirement planning and tax strategies, etc., are frequently neglected. Intellectually, owners understand these are very important issues, but seldom make them a priority.
Business owners who are focused on their company will typically spend little or no time avoiding the six most common mistakes that can often result in devastating consequences. Please Join Clarke Langrall, Jr., President & CEO of Forecast Strategic Advisers, to Learn the Six Mistakes that Can Kill Your Business and the Solutions You Need for Success.
-- For Business Owners Only --
Seating is very limited, so please register early.
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Monday, April 22, 2019 at 9:00 AM - Friday, April 26, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Howard County businesses of all types and sizes are invited to take part in the 2019 Business Appreciation Week! As a part of our ongoing mission to improve the resources available to our business community, each year teams of ambassadors comprised of department heads, government officials, community organizations and employees of the Economic Development Authority
join the County Executive in visiting businesses and hearing
about ways to improve our business climate.
Sign up for an opportunity to share your stories and experiences with us. Appointments are available throughout the days, but space is limited. Registration closes on Monday, April 15 at 5:00 pm.
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Howard County Spending Affordability Committee
Report Released
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“Without changes to revenues or expenditures, current patterns of spending are unsustainable in the long-term,” said the Spending Affordability Committee Report. “We believe that a significant challenge for policy makers will be to balance pending fiscal restraints against historical levels of service, so that the needs of the population are met.” Among the many fiscal challenges facing the county, the report highlighted:
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Support of our outstanding public education system
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Continued capital investments for roads, schools and other infrastructure such as upgrades to (or replacement of) the county’s correctional facility
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Funding for safe communities
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Paying our long-term obligations (pension, retiree health benefits, and debt service payments)
The committee recommends development of the FY 2020 budget based on projected revenue of $1.15 billion, an increase of 2.7% ($30 million) over FY 2019 budget. They also recommend limiting authorized new General Obligation bonds in FY 2020 to $70 million.
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Adding Value to Your Membership
FREE
Membership in the Maryland State Chamber with CMC!
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Does your business have 10 or less full-time employees?
Is you business a member of the Central Maryland Chamber?
If so, you now get automatic membership in the Maryland State Chamber!
This new partnership was announced last month and comes at no additional cost to you; it is FREE for as long as you are a member of the CMC. This is tremendous value-added ($750 annually) to your current CMC membership.
Additional
direct communications will be forthcoming to all CMC members with 10 or less employees. Please be on the lookout for these in the weeks to come! If you would like to opt-out of this program, simply click “unsubscribe” on the first email you receive from us on this new benefit.
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Membership 101
Thursday, March 21st | 9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Jump start your business by attending Membership 101! This free program introduces benefits of membership and gives you ideas that can help you grow your business.
Membership provides 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. Belonging to the Central Maryland Chamber can help you grow your business.
This meeting is
FREE to
current members that want a refresher and
future members that want to better understand all of the chamber's resources!
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Member and Regional Business News
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Upcoming Events
Small Business Seminar
Wednesday, March 20
Membership 101
Thursday, March 21
Spirit of Community Awards
Monday, March 25
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Committee Meetings
Legislative Committee
Monday, March 11th at 4:00pm
Regional Economic Development
Tuesday, March 12th at 9:00am
Chamber Ambassador Committee
Wednesday, March 13th at 8:30am
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Have an Article or
News to Share?
Chamber members are encouraged to share news and information in the Chamber’s weekly newsletter.
Newsworthy
articles are included for FREE! Simply email info to:
Info@CentralMarylandChamber.org
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Read and Share the New Business Guide!
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Inclement Weather Policy
Because the Central Maryland Chamber serves members in several counties, the following inclement weather policy has been established:
If any one of the three county school systems (Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George’s) closes due to inclement weather, all chamber activities for the day will be cancelled.
If any one of the three county school systems has a 2 hour delay, all chamber activities prior to noon will be cancelled.
If any one of the three county school systems closes early due to weather, all chamber evening activities will be cancelled.
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THANK YOU!
2019 Corporate Trustees
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