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Curt Jackson, Director of Client Support at AbleSpark And Co-Host of Link Annapolis/Link Chesapeake will show us how to move beyond the basics to be more confident, and more competent, in our zoom meetings!

Since 2004, the Cooperative electricity rates have been lower than both market rates and the weighted annual utility standard offer service rates. During our recent fall campaign participants saw a combined savings of $889,600. Which equated to members saving an average of $4,000 annually. Natural gas rates have also been lowered on average than market rates and utility monthly winter peak indexed rates.

TAKE ACTION REGISTER NOW in the current campaign which runs from August 31, 2020 to September 25, 2020. 

NO ACTION will result in continually paying higher utility bills.

If you have any questions or require additional details, please contact Joe Tabeling with CQI Associates at joe@cqiassociates.com or 443-472-3870.

When times are tough, it’s even more important to celebrate your wins. Tell your story, honor your team, and submit your application to win an award recognizing your efforts to advance trust even in a time of unprecedented challenges.

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, your business could be our next honoree. Newer businesses (those operating for 3 years or less) are encouraged to apply for a Spark Award, and those who have been in business for over 3 years are encouraged to apply for a Torch Award for Ethics.

The Maryland Chamber Foundation is proud to promote the next installment of the six-part webinar series showcasing best practices for developing strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The series, sponsored by BGE, will feature business leaders from high-profile companies who are driving systemic change in their own organizations and communities.

On September 2, at 11 a.m., the second webinar, “Reducing bias in the workplace through hiring, retention, development, and promotion,” will be joined by a panel of Comcast representatives including Mary McLaughlin, regional senior vice president, Comcast Beltway Region; Kelli Hill, regional vice president customer care, Comcast; and Loren Hudson, regional vice president human resources, Comcast. This 60-minute webinar will consist of a 45-minute panel discussion and a 15-minute Q&A session moderated by Christine Ross, president & CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees will learn how companies focus on reducing bias in the workplace and create inclusive cultures that support retention and employee engagement. Resource materials will be provided to participants after the program.

Governor Larry Hogan announced that the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved the state’s application to provide unemployed Marylanders with an additional $300 per week in benefits under the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. The Maryland Department of Labor will now work with the federal administration to implement this program, with a plan to begin distributing the additional benefits by late September.

The Military Affairs Committee of the Central Maryland Chamber will be collecting school supplies to provide to the 4 Elementary Schools, 2 Middle Schools and High School located on Fort Meade. All supplies need to be dropped off to the chamber conference room (8379 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton) by appointment only. Contact Kim to make arrangements at kim@centralmarylandchamber.org. We will make arrangement to deliver to the schools before they begin September 8th.

The Central Maryland Chamber alongside The Business Monthly have begun the process of updating and printing our new Business Directory and Relocation Guide. As part of your membership, every Central Maryland Chamber member receives a listing in the Business Guide. You will receive a copy of the “Relocation and Business Resource Guide” for no charge in October. 

Please head to your current member profile and select 'Update Profile' to verify and update any information by August 31st! (If you have any trouble accessing your account, please email info@centralmarylandchamber.org.)

CMC members, you will want to be part of this award winning publication! Call 410-740-5077 or click HERE to email The Business Monthly about how to participate!

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 the premiere business resource and advocate as the region experiences exponential growth.

Per CMC by-laws, 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.

To nominate yourself or another individual please complete the application and submit it along with a resume and letter of qualification/interest to Kristi@CentralMarylandChamber.org no later than August 28, 2020.