Upcoming Chamber Events

2/22/22 7:00 - 8:00PM
Panel Talk Tuesday - Small and Minority Business Registration Information Night - Special Guest - SBA, SBDC, State of MD and DeCarlo Harrison of Consolidated Insurance - Don't miss what's new!

3/3/22 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chamber General Membership Meeting
Do you want to learn how to do business with the State of Maryland? Special guest speakers Barry L. Gogel and Stephen Kuperberg with Rifkin Weiner Livingston, LLC will show you how and discuss Bid Protests on Contract Formation, Lobbying and Procurement, Procurement Preferences, Contract Claims, and recent Public Policy Issues.

3/25/22
1:00pm-3:00PM
The Women's Leadership Committee will be hosting
"The Power of Women"
Virtual Conference with Baltimore's very own Quinn Conyers as our Emcee. Learn more about our panelists HERE. Sponsorship opportunities available!
ARE YOU A BLACK OWNED BUSINESS?
Were highlighting black owned businesses!
Want to be highlighted? Send us your business details to info@baltimorecitychamber.org
GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
MORE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
GoFundMe Small Business Relief Initiative 
GoFundMe will issue $500 matching grants to qualifying businesses that raise at least $500 on GoFundMe. Learn more here.
Grant for Non-profit Organizations
Baltimore City has established an online application process for the American Rescue Plan Act funding to support projects for City agencies and nonprofit organizations. Projects must have a minimum grant request of $250,000 to be considered.


For additional questions or assistance regarding the application process, please contact arp@baltimorecity.gov. 
Events In Baltimore
After going virtual in 2021, the CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament is headed to Charm City February 21-26, 2022. Check out Visit Baltimore to learn more at Baltimore.org
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Join the Chamber Today!
Sign up to be a member soon because many of the events that are currently open to all will become members only very soon. We don't want you to miss out on the opportunity to have access to all of the new resourceful business opportunities that we have in store for you this year!
Check out all of our events! (HERE) Many more coming soon....
Want to Become a Corporate Partner?

The Baltimore City Chamber wants to partner with YOU! The Chamber offers a variety of affordable sponsorship packages which provide the opportunity to have your business promoted in our weekly emails, website, and more! Contact Lenora Henry, Executive Director to schedule a meeting and learn more how to engage with the Chamber at Executivedirector@baltimorecitychamber.org
Volunteers Needed!

The Chamber wants members to get involved with our Events, Membership, Public Policy, Young Professionals or Woman’s Leadership Committee. This is an opportunity to develop relationships and exchange ideas with other business owners and corporations. To learn more, reach out to Lenora Henry, Executive Director at Executivedirector@baltimorecitychamber.org
Need Help Creating Your Marketing Plan?
You can have the best product or service on the market, but without a great marketing strategy, you may struggle to acquire sales.

Owner of Qween of All Tradez LLC, Tyanna Ellisse, has released The Ultimate Marketing Guide Workbook. The book helps new female entrepreneurs and small business owners learn marketing fundamentals while guiding them on how to develop their own marketing plan.

Business Promotions of The Week
Please email us at info@baltimorecitychamber.org in order to be featured in our Weekly Messages from the Chairwoman.


Chamber Member Joanna Bartholomew of O'Hara Development Partners are restoring communities one block at a time! "Reducing vacant houses and vacant lots not only leads to an attractive area to reside in, but it improves one’s mental health and overall quality of life." Many studies have demonstrated that adding trees to empty lots and lessening trash results in a reduction in the reported number of depression cases in an area.

To learn more about how you can become a Donor or Sponsor, visit https://www.oharacdc.org/sponsor. If you would like to discuss in more detail how you or your organization can volunteer or provide any additional support, please send an email to info@oharadev.com.

Chamber Member Wayne S. Stewart of Stewart Design Agency is a full service digital agency with over 14 years of experience designing and building custom internet based applications. Our service offering are Brand Design & Development, Social Media Management, Web Design, Web Development and Application Hosting. For the entire month of February in celebration of Black History Month, we are offering 20% off all our services to Certified Minority Business Enterprises that are African American owned. To take advantage of this offer, please book your free Consultation by clicking the link provided below. 
Contact Wayne S. Stewart at 443-429-0494 Website: www.sdagency.net

Chamber Member Vincent Stevenson of Signal 88 Security offers a peace of mind for clients of all types. Founded in 2003, Signal 88 is Omaha Police code for "situation secure." They are set apart by an effective mobile patrol model, innovative technology so you can verify service, and local ownership by experts who care about you and your community. Contact Signal 88 Security of Downtown Baltimore, MD 443-272-4688 or downtownbaltimore@signal88.com

Yolanda Harrison offers Life Insurance, Retirement, and Financial Repair Specialist assistance for anyone looking for a healthy financial situation, she assists with getting on a sound plan, protected, and prepared. The key to transforming financial situations begins with customized services.
Schedule a free financial consultation, today at yolandaharrison.org/home or info@yolandaharrison.org
Want Your Business Highlighted in
Our Weekly Emails?
Please email us at info@baltimorecitychamber.org in order to be featured in our Weekly Messages from the Chairwoman.

In the email please include the following:
  • Business name
  • Brief 4-7 sentences explaining what your company does and the product/ service that you would like to be highlighted.
  • A link to your website
  • An email and/or number for members to contact you
Did this message land in your spam or promotions folder? Please add us to your address book!

Sincerely,

Kimberly Castle Royster
Chairwoman
Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce 443-860-2020 www.baltimorecitychamber.org