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August 09, 2019

Last Chance to Register for

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Membership 101

Thursday, August 15th | 9:00AM - 10:00AM

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. Belonging to the Central Maryland Chamber can help you grow your business.

This meeting is FREE to current members that want a refresher and future members that want to better understand all of the chamber's resources

A Snapshot of Maryland’s Economy

The Federal Reserve Bank just published its monthly update on Maryland’s economy. Economic reports on Maryland were mixed in recent months, as the unemployment rate remained low and housing market activity increased on a year-over-year basis; however, payroll employment declined in June. While mortgage and student loan delinquencies continue to decrease in Maryland, auto loan delinquencies are rising.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, mortgage delinquencies in Maryland fell to 1.4%, which was the lowest level for the state since 2006.
Maryland's student loan delinquency rate was 10.4% in the fourth quarter of 2018, down from a peak of 12.2 % in 2012.
Auto loan delinquencies reached 4.7% in the fourth quarter of 2018, which was the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2010.

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Did you know... There are almost 125,000 black-owned businesses in Maryland employing over 53,000 people and generating revenue of more than $8.5 billion?

Join the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation at a reception to network with area business owners and celebrate the conclusion of the 2019 African American Business Roundtable series begun in January.

Attendees will also hear from consultant Will Howard who will highlight how Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses initiative supports and expands the African American business community.

Transportation 101 is Back!

The Central Maryland Transportation Alliance is excited to announce that it will be hosting another round of Transportation 101, their FREE workshop program aimed at educating and activating business executives who want to better understand and engage with transportation projects and policies in our region. They are now accepting applications for our fall 2019 class!

Transportation 101 graduates are equipped to provide relevant and timely information to help policy makers, and business leaders make informed decisions about transportation infrastructure investments in our region.

Classes will be held from 6 pm-9 pm every Wednesday from October 9 to November 20 at the offices of the Baltimore Community Foundation (2 E. Read St., Baltimore, MD 21202) and include dinner. Interested candidates can learn more and apply through September 18 at the link below!

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Opportunity MDOT

The Maryland Department of Transportation has launched a first-of-its kind program to empower businesses throughout the state. Opportunity MDOT is designed to help connect small businesses owned by minorities, women, and veterans with new opportunities related to the I-491 and I-270 Public-Private Partnership (P3) project. With an estimated investment of up to $11 billion, this P3 project strives to provide travelers with congestion relief. The Opportunity MDOT program will dynamically increase access to opportunity for minority and women works and business owners alike.

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The 2019-2020 Chamber

Relocation & Business Guide!

The new 2019-2020 CMC Relocation & Business Guide will be published in September. Member advertising supports the chamber’s efforts to attract new businesses, provide newcomers with essential resource information, and connect members all year. 3,000 printed copies are distributed around the region, including Ft. Meade. The digital edition is posted on the Chamber website, providing even further ad reach to customers! Ads start at just $595.00 and must be reserved by August 19th.

Contact The Business Monthly at 410-740-5077 & info@bizmonthly.com or click the link below for more information!

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Military Affairs Committee

Back to School Supply Donations

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 (please call before delivery). We will make arrangement to deliver to the schools before the year begins September 3rd.

If you would prefer to make a monetary donation and let us do the shopping for you, please click here or contact Kim in the Chamber office at 410-672-3422.