Chamber Connections
February 22, 2019
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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Celebrates 100 Years of Clean Drinking Water
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WSSC has been a member of the chamber for 33 years and we are proud to recognize their 100 years of extraordinary service!
Established in 1918, WSSC is known as an industry leader for its best practices and perfect track record of meeting and exceeding federal standards. The organization even owns a number of patents for innovations that range in use from fire hydrants to lift mechanisms. WSSC currently has 1,700 employees and operates and maintains three reservoirs, two filtration plants, and six water resource recovery facilities throughout throughout the region.
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Future of Fort Meade
Connecting with Maryland's Largest Economic Engine
Last Chance to Register!
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Operation Thank You
Celebrating Our Membership
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On March 1st and 4th, 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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For more information, please contact Karen Russell, Director of Membership, at
(410) 672-3422 ext.4 or by email at karen@centralmarylandchamber.org
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Welcome AAEDC
CEO Jerry Walker
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This February AAEDC welcomed new President & CEO Jerry Walker to the team. Previously, Mr. Walker served for two terms on the Anne Arundel County Council representing the Seventh District. He also spent 22 years in the private sector serving as a Vice President at DCA Imaging Systems, a local office technology company.
Mr. Walker is an alumnus of Liberty University, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, and of the American University, where he graduated with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Policy.
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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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Women Mean Business
Time Management Tips and Tricks
REGISTER NOW! - DEADLINE APPROACHING
Wednesday, February 27th | 11:30AM - 1:00PM
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2018 has come and gone, but where will you go & what will you accomplish in 2019? Join Laura of Crux Organizing as we review time management tips and tricks to keep you productive in 2019. Bring your schedule, as we will review a past week and an upcoming week to see where you can streamline & achieve better work/life balance.
You will walk away from this presentation with actual solutions, not just ideas to try out in the free time you’re trying to find!
A light lunch will be served.
Members - $20 | Non-Members - $25
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ABOUT OUR PRESENTER, Laura Kavinski:
An organizer from a young age, Laura has long been passionate about creating a great life through organization and structure to maximize creativity and productivity. Laura has been a proud member of NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals) since 2011, including posts as NAPO Baltimore Treasurer from 2013 — 2015, NAPO Baltimore President from 2015 — 2018, and is currently serving as NAPO Baltimore Immediate Past President. Laura places a high emphasis on continuing her own education to ensure that services offered by Crux are at the forefront of the industry. In her free time she can be found running (5k’s, 10k’s and ½ Marathons), reading mystery novels, and spending quality time with friends and family.
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EnviroProjects
Supporting Our Communities
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In late 2018, Aaron Keel, of EnviroProjects, served for 2-days on a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) for Historic Annapolis.
As a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Baltimore District, Aaron served as 1 of 14 TAP Panelists to help the City of Annapolis redefine and revitalize the City Harbor Historic District. The TAP was charged with a mission to address issues of parking, public-private partnering, flooding, historic preservation, Harbormaster, public engagement, and balance serving tourism and City residents. EnviroProjects took on the issue of revisioning the City Dock to improve public engagement, address flooding, and parking.
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Working with TAP experts in retail, traffic, and landscape design, EnviroProjects contributed to the vision of a larger, greener Park which integrates Harbor flooding and transitions the “City Dock” back to the “Historic Annapolis City Harbor”.
A recommended news print article about the Annapolis City Tap is available
here.
ULI just released the Historic Annapolis TAP findings report. Check out the exciting recommendations for the future of Historic Annapolis
here.
For more information on EnviroProjects range of environmental services, please contact Aaron K
eel at (410) 599-5335.
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LMD Agency Blog
Expertise from LMD Communications Gurus to Help You Market Smarter
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Every year brings new obstacles and challenges. We must adapt. We must be
resilient
, and increase our ability to bounce back from bad luck or just unpredictable changes in our lives. Brian Wilk explores 7 ways we can be more resilient in the new year, and shares what resilience means according to some on the LMD team.
Jargon. Are you tempted to use it or avoid at all cost? Love it or hate it, jargon can have a positive or negative impact on the effectiveness of your communications. It’s highly contextual and tribal as it usually derives from a particular industry or subculture.
Jargon can make you feel more aligned with your audience—or make your audience feel excluded.
We get it: buying services from a marketing agency can be confusing. After all, marketing is grey matter. It doesn’t come in pre-measured, off-the-shelf, easy-to-use packages. So we put together some surefire tips to streamline the buying process and, ultimately, help you hire the right marketing agency–a true partner that will champion your success.
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Small Business Seminar
Six Transitioning Mistakes that
Can Kill Your Business!
Wednesday, March 20th | 9:00AM - 10:30PM
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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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Economic Activity Measure for Maryland Counties Now Available
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The gross domestic product (GDP) data represents the years 2012-2015 and measures the market value of goods and services produced in each county. The Bureau has previously compiled data for states and major metropolitan areas and is now diving deeper to examine regional economic conditions throughout the states.
When measuring Maryland by GDP, Montgomery County makes up 25% of the state’s total with more than $91.7 billion. In addition, Montgomery County ranks as the 31st largest GDP among all the counties in the nation. Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Prince George’s County round out the largest economies in the state.
Annual GDP growth shows that Washington County experienced the largest growth, with Somerset, Frederick, and Talbot Counties also posting strong gains within the four-year timeframe.
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Webinar: Get in the Know of the Business Benefits of Telework and Vanpool
Wednesday, March 13th | 10:00AM - 11:00PM
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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.
Please join MDOT to 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!
Space is limited for this exclusive webinar. Reserve your space, today.
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Adding Value to Your Membership
FREE
Membership in the Maryland State Chamber!
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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 week 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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Member and Regional Business News
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Upcoming Events
Women Mean Business
Wednesday, February 27
Future of Ft. Meade
Thursday, February 28
Small Business Seminar
Wednesday, March 20
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Committee Meetings
Legislative Committee
Monday, February 25th at 4:00pm
Women Mean Business
Wednesday, February 27th at 11:30am
Odenton Action Coalition
Thursday, March 7th at 9:00am
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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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