Chamber Connections
April 17, 2020
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CMC Announces Kristi Simon as Next President and CEO
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The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce announced that Kristi Simon will serve as the Chamber’s next President and CEO, effective April 20, 2020.
Ms. Simon has significant experience in leading private business, nonprofit and chamber organizations, currently serving as Director of Operations at Community Action Council of Howard County. Ms. Simon brings to the Central Maryland Chamber diverse experience leading regionally-focused business organizations, guiding financial and brand transformations, and successfully advocating for business in local and state arenas.
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"After a comprehensive search process, we are pleased to have identified the best individual to lead the Chamber into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and member service," said Sonja Gladwin, Board Chair, Central Maryland Chamber. “We believe success for Chamber members, businesses in Baltimore/Washington corridor and businesses across greater Maryland, comes from regionally-focused collaboration. Kristi’s exceptional background and experience leading diverse organizations makes her uniquely positioned to represent the Chamber membership and the regional business community to realize this success. We are pleased to welcome Kristi and are confident that her leadership, proven track record, and vision for the central Maryland business community will complement the Chamber’s exceptional membership, Board of Directors, and staff.”
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Tell Us Your Business Needs!
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The Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) is actively monitoring developments
regarding COVID-19. For business resources and information regarding COVID-19,
click
here
. *Updated daily!*
We strive to
inform, promote, connect and advocate
for our business community
!
If you have more information or resources for the region's business community, please reach out!
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As a chamber member,
please share your business needs with us
(
part-time work, volunteers, promotional support for new temporary business practices, etc.
) by clicking
here
.
If there is any way the Central Maryland Chamber can support your business during these uncertain times—let us know!
The CMC has recently put together a list of Member & Central Maryland businesses who are currently open & operating during this time. View
here
. If you are open & operating and not listed, please click
here
.
The CMC staff will be working remotely as much as possible through April. As always, you can continue to reach out to us via phone at (410) 672-3422, email, or through social media (
Facebook
,
Twitter
,
Instagram
&
LinkedIn
) during business hours 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Your chamber team is here to serve you!
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**Please consider filling out a
short survey to gauge how the
Coronavirus crisis has affected your business.**
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Multi-Chamber Webinar with Kelly Schulz and Michael L. Harrison
Tuesday, April 21 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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****This event will be limited to 100 participants! Register TODAY****
Topic: Update on Economic Resources Available from the State of Maryland
Speaker: Secretary Kelly Schultz, Maryland Department of Commerce and Michael L. Harrison, Policy Director, Office of the Secretary, Maryland Department of Labor
Overview: Representatives from the Maryland Department of Commerce and the Maryland Department of Labor will provide an overview of the state's COVID-19 business relief programs, information and updates on applying for unemployment insurance, as well as existing programs and resources, as listed on the “Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business” webpage.
Agenda:
- 11:00 AM – Beth Nowell, CEO, NAACCC introduces Chamber CEO’, welcomes Secretary Schultz and Michael L. Harrison, and gives a brief overview of how the webinar will run.
- 11:05 AM – Beth Nowell introduces Secretary Kelly Schultz
- 11:05 – 11:45 AM – Secretary Schultz and Michael L. Harrison provide updates on the status of State funding resources, including the Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund and the COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund
- 11:50 AM – 12:00 PM - Each chamber CEO will ask a question on behalf of their chamber members
Participating Chambers: Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber, Central Maryland Chamber, Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber, Greater Crofton Chamber, Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber, and the Anne Arundel County Chamber
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Small Business Seminar
“How Can I Sell Right Now?!” - Tactfully and Comfortably Selling with Sensitivity
Wednesday, April 22 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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In the time of COVID-19, businesses are under immense pressure to create sales to save their companies and compatriots from critical damage. Conversely, the people tasked with growing sales are rightfully concerned with not appearing to capitalize on a catastrophe that has life and death consequences. Where is the balance? How do we move forward to survive economically in the short term and flourish in the days ahead?
In this interactive Zoom workshop, you will liberate your sales and gain concrete possession of:
- Understanding and appreciating the positive value that you provide
- Heightened impact and value of your services in times of crisis
- Educator vs. Salesperson mindset
- Crafted message that is tactful and sensitive that resonates
- Planting the seeds of economic resurgence
****This event will be limited to 100 participants! Register TODAY****
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Speaker:
Jesse
Mahle
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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phone
: 443-534-6783
PROUDLY SERVING THE
DC/MD/VA
REGION
Empowering firms to convey their expertise confidently, comfortably & effectively
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Join in on the Fight Against COVID-19!
Fill Remaining Slots Today!
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Hampton Inn Laurel/Fort Meade Creating a Home Away From Home
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In response to the coronavirus, Hilton Brand Hotels have taken additional measures developed in consultation with global and local public health authorities (including the WHO and CDC) to make our cleaning and hygiene protocols even more rigorous. We remain committed to helping our community in every way possible. Given these unique circumstances for the next few weeks, we are making available a
special Travel Nurses special rate of only $69 per night rate with a choice of a king and double queen’s accommodations.
The hotel features special amenities like a writing desk with bright lighting, two line phones with data port and voice mail, free local calls, complimentary in-room coffee, hair dryer, iron with full size ironing board, a full television channel lineup with over forty entertainment channels, and best of all our famous Hampton bedding for total comfort.
Here are more terrific reasons for making the Hampton by Hilton Laurel, your friends and colleagues home away from home:
- Refrigerator and Microwave unit in every room
- Complimentary full hot Breakfast every morning
- Complimentary secured parking
- Complimentary USA Today newspaper.
- 24 hour complimentary Business Center
- 24-hour fax/copy service.
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Maryland Express Tag & Title Serving Maryland During COVID-19!
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Although the MVA is closed, Maryland Express Tag & Title has been deemed
ESSENTIAL and can process all vehicle registration needs & are open until 4PM every day!
About MD Express Tag & Title
We are MVA Tag and Title Experts licensed by the State of Maryland.
Our staff is thoroughly trained and continues to build long term relationships with businesses and people in the community.
Maryland Express Tag & Title in partnership with Maryland Speedy Tag & Title serves over 100,000 people a year.
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Parcel & Office Solutions is Open!
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Parcel & Office Solutions located at 8777B Piney Orchard Pkwy (Beside Food Lion Supermarket), Odenton MD is the go-to resource for packing, shipping, printing and business service needs of the residents and businesses of Odenton, MD. Our team of dedicated, professionally trained experts understands the meaning of Super-Star Customer Care—we focus on saving you time and money by ensuring you get the right products and services at the right price—in a single visit.
We can pack and ship [almost] anything to [almost] anywhere in the world, but shipping is only one way we can help to make your life easier. In addition to our pack and ship service, we are also Odenton's premier copy, print and document services center. Large or small, black and white or color; if it can be printed, Parcel & Office Solutions can handle it!
Parcel & Office Solutions is a one-stop-shop for dozens of business products and services that will allow you to do what you’re good at while we take care of the “other stuff” you need to succeed.
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SECU Commits $400K in COVID-19
Relief Efforts
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Linthicum-based SECU, Maryland’s largest state chartered credit union, announced a commitment of up to $200,000 in hardship grants for its members through the SECU MD Foundation and $200,000 for COVID-19 community relief efforts. Community relief will focus on supporting key areas: health care workers, childcare and education, and nonprofit organizations.
To provide additional support to those members who are experiencing a financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, SECU will begin offering $500 hardship grants to its members, up to a maximum of $200,000 from the SECU MD Foundation. Members who are in a position to make a donation will also have an opportunity to give back to fellow members through the SECU MD Foundation, with the Foundation offering to match up to $100,000, for a total of $300,000 in grants available.
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The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) is currently hiring for a full time Business Consultant on a contractual basis for a period of three months.
The Business Consultant (Counselor) will be responsible for advising client businesses on the latest resources available to COVID-19 impacted businesses, particularly providing guidance on the application process for available state and federal loan and grant programs. Other responsibilities include providing entrepreneurs with general business information and assistance on such matters as: the development of long term strategic goals and objectives; expansion of personnel and human resources; management of finances to ensure stability and growth through financing from a variety of sources; and guidance on strategies to increase profit and sales revenues.
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Member and Regional Business News
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Utilize the Chamber’s job bank to help you find the perfect hire!
Members may post job openings to the job bank for
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Read and Share the
2020 Business Guide!
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THANK YOU!
2020 Corporate Trustees
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