The Maryland Small Business COVID-19 RELIEF Grant Program is accepting applications until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, April 6.

To apply for this program, you must first create an account with the Maryland Department of Commerce here. Once you have an account, you will receive an email with a link to the application and be asked to login.

Note: Businesses that primarily sell goods or offer services that require collection of sales & use tax are not eligible for this program.

Additional Relief Act funding is available from Commerce and through each Maryland county and Baltimore City. Information about other forms of assistance, such as other state, federal and county programs being offered throughout Maryland, can be found here.

Last week, Governor Larry Hogan announced a bipartisan agreement over how the state will spend the $6.355 billion in funding allocated to Maryland in the federal American Rescue Plan Act, which was passed in early March with the promise of supporting struggling communities with direct relief.

Included in the $1.9 trillion package is $360 billion earmarked for states, counties, cities, and tribal governments to cover increased costs, replenish lost revenue and mitigate the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The announcement included the following:

Read the news release here for full details.

All Marylanders aged 16 and older can now pre-register for an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the Salisbury mass vaccination site. Visit covidvax.maryland.gov or calling 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829) to pre-register.

The state is currently in Phase 2B, which prioritizes Marylanders aged 16 and older with underlying medical conditions as well as those in that age group who have disabilities. On April 13, the state is expected to move into Phase 2C, which will make all Marylanders aged 55 and older and many essential workers eligible for vaccination. The state is not expected to enter Phase 3 until April 27, at which time all Marylanders aged 16 and older will be eligible for vaccination.

The Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury has opened a no-appointment walk-up line for any eligible Marylander and the state plans to add more no-appointment lines at other state mass vaccination sites in the coming weeks.

It’s no secret that professional social media platforms like LinkedIn have seen new records of growth and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what is the secret to using that growth for your own business?

Join the Chamber for the Link In to LinkedIn Panel Discussion where panelists will share best practices and strategies to build your online brand, effectively engage your target audience, and utilize tools like ProFinder to grow your business.

Panelists include:

Join the Chamber for a virtual joint networking event with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce.

GSSCC welcomes these organizations that became Chamber members during March. Check out the services they offer.

Thanks to these organizations for continuing to support the Chamber by renewing their membership during the past month. We're pleased to link readers to these businesses and the products and services they provide.

* Congratulations to United Therapeutics on securing a second Food & Drug Administration approval for its Tyvaso drug. Originally approved by the FDA in July of 2009 to treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension to improve exercise ability, Tyvaso is now approved for the treatment of patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease to improve exercise ability. Read the Source of the Spring article here.

* Regal Majestic & IMAX is planning to reopen in Downtown Silver Spring on Friday, May 21, according to an announcement on the theater chain’s website. Read the Source of the Spring article here for more information.

* All Set Restaurant & Bar is looking to hire enthusiastic, experienced team members who are interested in the world of hospitality, love to learn, and enjoy making people happy. Interested candidates can email their resume to info@allsetrestaurant.com.

* CQI Associates has a new Energy Co-Op Video: Energize Your Savings. Watch here.

* Creative Colony has announced that spots are now available to tour co-working spaces on Mondays and Wednesdays. Masks are required to tour the space. Read here for more information.

* Denizens Brewing Co. announced that Saturday, April 10, will be the last Denizens Beermobile delivery day until the fall. Starting Monday, April 19, Denizens will be open seven days a week and will be continuing reservations into the summer to guarantee tables during peak times. Follow here for more updates.

* KID Museum’s Summer Camp 2021 is opening enrollment for members on Friday, April 9, and for non-members on Sunday, April 11. For more information, read here.

* Applications for the Docs in Progress 2021 Fellowship Program is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 23. Read here for more information on the fellowship. 

* Join Beyond Definition on Wednesday, April 7, at 10 a.m. for "How to Build Relationships in a Remote World", a webinar on how to build meaningful connections with your audience. For registration details, read here. 

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* Non-Profit Team Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13.

* Membership Development Committee Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27.

* Economic Development Committee Virtual Meeting - 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28.

Corporate Partners - Downtown Silver Spring; Lee Development Group; Montgomery College; Joseph W. McCartin Insurance;

 Business Partners - Andalman & Flynn, AFI Silver Theatre; Apex Home 

 Partners - Peak Performance Digital; Bell Flowers; EBA Ernest Bland Associates; Image360.