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Chamber Connections   April 13, 2018

2018 Session Legislative Wrap-Up We are working hard on your behalf! The Central Maryland Chamber and its Legislative Committee were very active this legislative session. Through the link below you can review a sample of some of the bills we actively worked to support or oppose. As you will see, we had a very successful session – getting positive results on most actions!  If you have any questions about the bills or other legislative items from this session, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Raj (CMC President & CEO) at: Raj@CentralMarylandChamber.org.  The CMC will continue to fight to make sure we have a business-friendly environment that allows your business to prosper and grow without burdensome regulations.

Legislative Wrap-Up

Chamber Spotlight The Village at Odenton Station

The Village at Odenton Station is central to Annapolis, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Enjoy spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans with a variety of resort-style amenities, including a fitness center, clubhouse, and retail shops and restaurants including Ruth’s Chris and Baltimore Coffee & Tea. We also participate in the military set-aside program. Come home to our Odenton, MD apartments today!  The Village at Odenton Station On-Line

"The chamber has been a great resource and advocate for The Village at Odenton Station since we opened our doors in 2012. I enjoy being part of such an active chamber that promotes economic growth and success in this fast paced region that is constantly expanding." -Bridget McConnell, Property Manager

2018 Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Tuesday, May 1st 11:30am - 1:30pm The 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting, being held May 1st at Center Stage at Live! Casino. Congratulations to:

Start-up of the Year In His Hands Massage Therapy   Woman-Owned Business of the Year McFeely Window Fashions, LLC   Minority-Owned Business of the Year Kiddie Academy of Odenton Business of the Year (Small) Bagels N Grinds Business of the Year (Midsize) Academy Ford   Business of the Year (Large) Southern Management Corporation

Business Partner of the Year Maritime Conference Center   Volunteer of the Year Lynn Nichols President’s Award for Outstanding Service The Arc Central Chesapeake Region Chairman’s Award for Community Impact Reliable Contracting Company Lifetime Achievement Leonard Raley , USMFoundation

Registration is now open for the 2018 Annual Meeting hosted by Live! Casino & Hotel. This year's event will feature Keynote Speaker... Dr. Freeman Hrabowski,III President of UMBC  Named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by TIME Named one of America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report Named one of America’s 10 Best College Presidents by TIME Named one of seven Top American Leaders by The Washington Post

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BUSINESS LEADERS' LUNCHEON with Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot Thursday, April 26, 2018 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Join the Governor & Comptroller for lunch and some Q & A! A bipartisan Q & A with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot. Moderated questions that focus on key issues that affect business leaders in Anne Arundel County. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit a question in advance your business would like answered by the Governor or Comptroller. Sponsored by the Chambers of Commerce in Anne Arundel County. Seating Is Limited—Register Today! REGISTER

Small Business Seminar Learn Critical IT Protections Monday, April 16th- 8:30-10:30AM Global Harvest Networks Partners with Business Insurance Associates to Bring You a FREE Executive Seminar. If you are a company executive who is concerned about lost or stolen devices, information privacy, employment litigation introduced when employees use personal devices to access company data, and the State and Federal laws (and STEEP fines) for lost or stolen data. It is particularly important for any organization that handles any type of sensitive data, such as credit card or financial account numbers, medical data, or if you simply want to protect your business from cyber attack.

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Tap Into Business Conference and Expo Friday, April 27th Join WSSC for an exciting business conference filled with educational workshops, networking sessions and a preview of upcoming WSSC contracting opportunities. Meet with WSSC decision-makers, procurement officials and subject matter experts for advice and strategies on doing business with WSSC. Additionally, exhibitors from surrounding county agencies and supplier advocacy organizations will be on hand to discuss upcoming contracting opportunities.

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International Roundtable: Tariffs and Trade Wars Tuesday, April 17 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Howard County Economic Development Authority for an informational session regarding the China 301, Steel & Aluminum 232, NAFTA negotiations, WTO and CIT cases. Discussion will be led by Alexander W. Koff, Esq. of Venable LLP, who will share insight on how these cases may impact your business and ways you can share your opinions on these bills. Registration will close on Monday, April 16 at 10 PM.

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Membership 101 Thursday, April 19th- 9:00-10:30AM 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. An independent study showed that consumers are 80% more likely to buy from a chamber member. Belonging to the Central Maryland Chamber can help you grow your business. We invite you to attend. Free admission.

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Small Business Seminar: Capitalizing Your Business Wednesday, April 25th- 9:00AM In addition to a traditional bank loan, there are many resources available to support your business! Come learn about critical small business resources that can support your growth (grants, tax credits, angel funding, etc). A great panel of speakers is slated to educate you on the resources available to your business: Stephen Primosch Vice President of Financial Services  Anne Arundel Economic Development Keasha Haythe Business Development Associate Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Alicia Moran Small Business Manager Prince George’s County Economic Development Ebony Stocks Financial Services Manager Prince George’s County Economic Development   This event is  FREE  to all members, but space is very limited!!

*Breakfast will be provided by  our host BB&T Bank.

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Groshell Logistics, Inc. Maryland STEM Festival TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Fort Meade Stanley Concrete Maryland Public Television Proshred Security Springbrook High School Wits End Fabrication Designa

Member News Life in Quarters Participates in Costa Rica Education Leadership Project C3 Job Ready Candidates Preakness InfieldFest

Upcoming Events Tuesday, April 17th Business Connections Network- 2 Thursday, April 19th Membership 101 Wednesday, April 25th Small Business Seminar: Capitalizing Your Business Thursday, April 26th Business Leaders' Luncheon Tuesday, May 1st 2018 Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 8th Networking Mixer @ Two Rivers

Committee Meetings Marketing Committee Tuesday, April 17th- 3:00-4:00PM Chamber Conference Room- Odenton Learn More about CMC Committees

Thank you to our 2018 Corporate Trustees!

Diamond Trustees:

Platinum Trustees:

Gold Trustees:

Silver Trustees: The Columbia Bank Epoch, Inc. Fisher Law Office Landesign, Inc. Lynn Nichols of Douglas Realty The UPS Store- Odenton/Hanover

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