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Join us on March 20th at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland as we take pride in recognizing our everyday heroes and CMC members who are making a difference in the lives of the citizens and businesses of our community.

A celebration of people who make our region special, this dinner honors educators, public safety officers, and military personnel for their community contributions. We will also celebrate the Chamber’s accomplishments, highlight plans for 2023, introduce new members of our Board of Directors, and proudly showcase our Annual Hall of Fame award winners.

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 region.

The Cordish Companies’ Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland has been recognized as a Best Hotel in Maryland for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.

The 13th annual Best Hotels rankings evaluate properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. U.S. News is the only organization to evaluate hotels by considering the aggregate opinion of published travel experts through industry awards and the overall customer satisfaction expressed in online guest reviews.

"As the largest tourist destination in the state, attracting over 10 million visitors each year, our Live! Hotel is a fundamental element of the multidimensional offerings we bring our guests,” shared Ryan Eller, General Manager, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. “When a guest visits Live!, we want their level of experience to remain consistently extraordinary, whether they’re placing a bet, indulging in a Zagat-rated meal at The Prime Rib, or getting some rest before their next day of excitement. As this honor stems from our relentless efforts to deliver 5-star service and exceptional experiences to every guest, it serves to reaffirm that we are meeting that level of service excellence across the board.”

The County Executive's Office is pleased to offer Community Support Grants to eligible non-profit organizations. Applications for FY 2024 funding are expected to be available January 2023. FY 2024 funding will be available for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and is contingent on approval of the FY 2024 budget.

Offered in partnership with Hello Alice and Global Entrepreneurship Network, a program by BGE, this initiative is part of BGE's comprehensive Customer Relief and Energy Infrastructure Investment Plan, designed to help the state’s businesses succeed and thrive.

Applicants must be a for-profit business and an existing BGE electric and/or gas customer with a positive BGE credit history. We value diversity, equity and inclusion so preference will be given to minority-owned and woman-owned businesses.

If you applied and were not selected for a previous round of the program, you are welcome to submit a new application. Your application will be evaluated based on any new information and judge it against a new pool of applicants!

CQI’s 25-plus years of experience provides the best option for stabilizing your utility expenses. There is no better time for members to enroll in the Chamber Energy Purchasing Cooperative Program and gain price stability, budget control and peace-of-mind.

If you have any questions or require additional details, please contact Sean Corcoran – sean@cqiassociates.com or 410-500-9555

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Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations

Every February, Black History Month rolls around and companies scramble to get programming together to mark the occasion. With little advance planning and strategic thought, many issue statements that sound hollow and perform actions devoid of real meaning or impact. These companies may even have a stated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and DEI strategies in place with which they could align. What’s the impact on Black, Indigenous and people of color staff? In my experience, there’s often a sense of tokenism, erasure and marginalization. It’s a missed opportunity for connection, erodes trust, is a culture breach and can lead to attrition.

If you’re looking to avoid squandering the opportunity again this year, here are some tips to help you mark the occasion in ways that advance your DEI strategy.

Members Only: CMC Community LinkedIn Group

The LinkedIn group is a member benefit to provide a space for CMC members to share insights, ask questions, and foster connections!

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Members may post job openings to the board for free. 

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