Upcoming

Chamber Events

THIS Wednesday 9/14/22

7:00am - 11:00am

Annual Breakfast With The Mayor


THE ULTIMATE NETWORKING


Tickets MUST BE purchased TODAY!


Don't Miss It!


Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore

550 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202

Parking: $10.00

Valet: $15.00


Vendor Tables: $250 Includes Entry for 2


7:00am - 8:00am Registration & Networking

8:00am - 10:00am Program & Plated Meal

10:00am - 11:00am Networking


Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

Contact Lenora Henry, Executive Director

443-860-2020


Click Here To Purchase Tickets Now!


Last Call for Questions!

What would you like to ask the Mayor of Baltimore? 

Breakfast Emcee and

Media Sponsor




Theo Hayes, News Anchor

WBAL TV 11







Small Business Sponsors

Wednesday 9/21/22

Chamber Breakfast

Strategic Factory

11195 Dolfield Blvd.

Owings Mills, MD 21117


Join us for Free pastries, coffee, and tea with Marketing Experts at Strategic Factory and Vice Chair Allan Hirsh of Allan Hirsh Advisors to learn "How To Showcase Your Business."


8:00am - 9:30am                                          Only 20 seats left!


Register Now!!

Tell Us What You Want To Talk About Anonymously!

Thursday 9/22/22

WLC and the University of Maryland Executive MBA Cohort Panel Discussion

"Dealing with Impacts of the Great Resignation, The Future of Work and Path Forward for Women."


Doors Open at 5:00pm

Registration & Networking

6:00pm Panel Discussion

7:00pm Q&A

7:30pm Program Ends


UM Bio Park

801 West Baltimore St.

Baltimore, MD 21201                 FREE - Light refreshments included!


Register Here

Panel Talk Tuesday

September 27, 2022

All About Marketing (Virtual)

REGISTER HERE

Wednesday 9/28/22

YPC Happy Hour


The Point in Fells

1738 Thames Street

Baltimore, MD

6:00pm - 8:00pm


Join other professionals and network at the monthly YPC Happy Hour!


Tickets Available Now!


Click To Register Now!

Thursday 9/29/22

YPC Committee Meeting (Virtual)

6:30pm -7:30pm


Come and see what is happening with our young professionals and learn how you can get involved.


Register Now!!

NEW RESCHEDULED DATE!!


Wednesday 10/5/22

Business and Baseball Networking Orioles Game

4:05pm in our Exclusive Private Suite

Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays


If you purchased a ticket for the Baltimore County & Baltimore City Chamber, we will meet again for the 4th Annual Business & Baseball Networking Event.



More details to come, so hold this date for another fun, networking opportunity.

"HEY LADIES!"

IF YOU COULD ASK A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR ANYTHING ABOUT BUSINESS, WHAT WOULD YOU ASK?


Take the Survey

SAVE THE DATE!

November 2, 2022

5:00pm-7:30pm

University of Baltimore


The Baltimore City Chamber is Partnering with the MD Chamber of Commerce.


Sponsorship Info Available: Contact Lenora Henry

443-860-2020





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WLC Planning Committee

Calling all women!

The Women's Leadership Committee is expanding and seeking committed women to join the team. Join us for our virtual bi-weekly planning meetings Wednesday from 6 - 7pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 30th and bi-weekly thereafter.


Come and learn more about the exciting events that we are planning and learn how you can get involved. We look forward to having you join us!


Click Here To Join The Planning


Jennifer Van Beckum, Director of Membership wants to meet you!


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! Call Jennifer at 443-860-2020.


Check out all of our events! (HERE) Many more coming soon....

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome New Chamber Members

Uzair Baig, Michael Howard, Micah Logan, and Renee Proctor

Hyatt Place Baltimore

Enjoy a stay in the heart of Downtown in the liveliest neighborhoods Inner Harbor, Harbor East, Little Italy, and Fells Point. Surround yourself with eclectic eats, and historic landmarks. Conveniently located just minutes from Johns Hopkins.

Email: Uzair.baig@hyatt.com 

Email: Michael.howard@hyatt.com

Email: Micah.logan@hyatt.com

Email: Renee.proctor@hyatt.com

Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/maryland/hyatt-place-baltimore-inner-harbor


Durryle Brooks, Founder & CEO

Love and Justice Consulting, LLC

We provide leaders with diversity and social justice learning opportunities to prepare them to effectively and authentically engage difference. 

Email:Durryle.brooks@gmail.com 

Website: www.loveandjusticeconsulting.com

Phone: 443-743-0767


George Cholakian, CEO

CBS, Inc.

Authorized Dealer for Kyocera Document Solutions since 1988. Sales/Lease/Rental of Full Line of Kyocera Multi-Function Copiers and Printers. Authorized Dealer for Martin Yale Products: laminators, NSA approved High Security Shredders, automatic envelop opening equipment, joggers, Dynacut machines. 

Email: cbs@cbsimaging.com 

Phone: 301-770-7575 


Nichole Cunningham

Nichole Patrice Cunningham, CPA

Accounting and taxation firm.

Email: nicolecunningham@cpa.com

Phone: 917-363-1246


Kimberly Prescott, Founder & President

Prescott HR

Prescott HR has been developing and implementing real-time customized HR solutions and services since 2014. We are performance and productivity specialists helping our nonprofit, corporate, and government clients to hire and successfully manage their employees. We are trusted advisors that know compliance. We know HR. And we inform, communicate, advise, and solve problems.

Email: kimberly@prescotthr.com 

Website: www.prescotthr.com

Phone: 443-599-9088


Donail Tripline, Property Manager

Morningstar Storage

Provides a clean, safe and secure storage solution for your storage needs. We pride ourselves on being customer service centric. We are no strangers to assisting our customers through life changes, so rest assured that we’re prepared to assist any way possible. 

Email:dtripline@morningstarstorage.com

Website: www.morningstarstorage.com

Phone: 202-773-8742



Michael Wade, Licensed Real Estate Agent

Michael Wade with Cummings & Co Realtors

Since 2017, I have been serving Maryland communities as a licensed real estate agent. I am committed to ensuring my clients have the support and expertise they need when buying and selling homes or investment properties. Simply stated, my "why" is to help others. I understand how important it is to make informed choices during each step of the buying or selling process, and I am passionate about applying my real estate knowledge to support my clients as they make these important decisions. Better put, not only do I provide personalized support throughout my clients' real estate journey, but also offer a process they can follow that is straightforward and tailored to their needs.

Email: michael@michaelwadehomes.com

Website: www.michaelwadehomes.com

Phone: 443-812-9980



Don't Miss The Deadline!!

Each year the Mayor of the City of Baltimore joins with the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Development Corporation to recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant leadership and service to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. We invite you to nominate your company or another deserving company for the 2022 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award.

The awards are given for specific activities or projects between June 1, 2021, and September 22, 2022, that have significantly benefited Baltimore City.


Learn More

Look What's Happening

Around Town!

Growth Strategies for Small Businesses During Uncertain Times

Join the Baltimore Business Journal in partnership with Sandy Spring Bank on Thursday, September 22, 3:30-6:00pm for a thoughtful discussion with insight and tips on how small businesses can continue to grow while the surrounding economic climate is unsteady. We’ll discuss how companies can mitigate rising costs, evaluate capital needs, secure funding, attract and retain employees, elevate and market their brand, and more.

 

Baltimore City Chamber members receive $10 discount using code: baltcitychmember


See the finalists and find out more HERE

Chamber Members Can Attend The DPOB Annual Meeting At The Member Price!

Vendors Needed For Baltimore Charm Live Festival

September 24, 2022

Click here for more information

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

D. Amaadi Coleman aka The Belly Therapist® and Founder of Fit Tribe Wellness is helping moms lose their “mommy tummies” and regain confidence. She proudly offers Belly Therapy for moms who: can’t get rid of their belly pouch, suffer from lower back pain, digestive issues, and naturally want a slimmer waistline.
To learn more about Belly Therapy, please visit
https://www.fittribewellness.com/. Or click here to sign up for a free 30-minute consultation with D. Amaadi Coleman.
GRANT & FUNDING 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.


For more grants and loans Click Here



 

48in48 Website Build Events – This group’s largest event of the year will be October 14-16th. The focus is on international nonprofits, charities, and NGOs; but they accept all interested (nonprofit) applicants. Group will build your website with a team of professional web designers and developers within 48 hours for free. To sign up, click here - https://48in48.org/nonprofit-application/ 


Ford Fund Fellowship with Watson Institute - Virtual program is for advanced, next-generation social entrepreneurs and community leaders building ventures that create impactful and scalable innovations. Looking for applicants from United States, China, Mexico, South Africa, and Argentina. Ford Fund applicants must be able to commit to be part of the 16-week program from October 17th, 2022, to February 24th, 2023. Grant of $25,000. Apply by 9/15/2022 - https://watson.is/ford-fund/


Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program - This program is designed to encourage preparedness and resiliency. We want to ensure that all small businesses have what they need to deal with the impacts of a disaster in their community. 

The R4R program provides resources and incentives for small businesses to take the actions they need to become more resilient, including the distribution of grants following a disaster. https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/small-business-readiness-resiliency-program


Roddenberry Catalyst Fund - The Catalyst Fund is offering grants to Nonprofits & Social Enterprises to fund ideas or early-stage projects that have a high potential for large-scale impact and sustainable change. You can be a seasoned social entrepreneur or a first-time changemaker. Eligible candidates for the Catalyst Fund may be individuals, teams of individuals, non-profit organizations, or social enterprises. Grants for up to $15,000.  https://roddenberryfoundation.org/our-work/catalyst-fund/


Techstars Accelerators - Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help entrepreneurs succeed. During each three-month program, they surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. Companies can receive $20K for 6% of company. Various locations and due dates - https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/


Western Union Fellowship - (specific counties) - Western Union Foundation Fellowship is for next-generation high-promising entrepreneurs and community leaders who are from and working with highly marginalized, refugee, and forcibly displaced communities around the globe. Looking for applicants from and are working in the following countries: Mexico, Kenya, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, and Afghanistan. Funding of $25,000. Apply by 11/15/2022. https://watson.is/western-union-foundation-fellowship/


AT&T Black Future Maker - Black Future Makers are dedicated individuals pursuing greater possibilities for the greater good. Submit a video of 30-60 seconds, or photo, on your Instagram feed explaining how you are pursuing greater possibilities for you and the community. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 12/31/22 https://www.attdreaminblack.com/contest


Comcast RISE - Marketing and Tech Support and Investment Fund - There are separate applications for the marketing and technology services awards and the Comcast RISE Investment Fund. Eligible business owners may apply for either, or both programs. https://www.comcastrise.com/


Fearless Strivers - Open to black women who are legal U.S. residents (including DC), 18+ and the principal owner of a U.S.-based small business. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 12/31/22. https://www.fearless.fund/strivers

                                           

HerRise Micro-Grant - Each month a $500 micro-grant will be awarded to a for-profit small business owned by women of color. Past recipients used their growth grants for computers, equipment, marketing materials, software purchase, website creation and more.  https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/


Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program - PepsiCo is inviting Latina entrepreneurs who work in food service to apply for eight weeks of personalized expert consultation, including best practices across operations, technology, marketing and digital presence.  https://pepsicojuntoscrecemos.com/jefaowned/


McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund in Food and Wine - SHE CAN Fund invests in the professional advancement and career growth of high-potential, professional women, with a particular focus on women of color. Mission is to close the gender and race gap in leadership positions in wine & spirits, hospitality, and finance industries by providing professional developmenthttps://www.mcbridesistersfund.org/grants


Truist NonProfit Grant - The Truist Foundation supports nonprofits with grants that target leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities and educational equity. Quarterly deadlines https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application


Wish Local Empowerment Program - You must be a Black-owned business with a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States and less than 20 employees. If selected for the program, you must join Wish Local (which is free). Grants for up to $2000 https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment


Maryland


ExportMD Program - Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. Apps due first of each month - https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/exportmd-program


Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund - This is an evolving loan fund, which supports small businesses that don’t qualify for traditional loans or financing. This specific program will grant priority to businesses in Baltimore City and rural regions across the state. - https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/meaf

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
Click here to visit our website for more grants!
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
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.

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Chamber Member Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland has classes!
Creating a more peaceful world, one mind at a time.
New classes with Resident Teacher Gen Chogden starting this week
Meditation for Modern Life: Breaking Through Loneliness
Thursdays at 6:30 & Sundays at 10:30

Wednesdays at 5:50 with Teacher Marlene Robinson

Chamber Member Vonnya Pettigrew of Root Branch Media Group is is an award-winning media production and communications firm headquartered in Baltimore City’s Woodberry community. Root Branch is 100% African American and Woman Owned with MBE and WBE certification in the state of Maryland. RBMG services include creative development, story-boarding, script writing, casting, cinematography, photography, sound design, graphic design, web design and live streaming.

RBMG produces media campaigns,
commercials, promotional videos, training videos, television programming, radio spots, short films and documentaries. They also offer a COVID compliant safe certified production studio fully outfitted with the industry’s standard top of the line equipment including 4K Black Magic Cameras, Sennheiser Microphones, Aperture Lighting, Teleprompter, Dolly Tracks, and a multitude of backdrops and green screen. The in-house editing suite is equipped with Adobe Premier and is backed up on our
G-Drive media storage.

To learn more about Root Branch Media Group visit https://www.rootbranchmediagroup.com

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
Company Overview & Offer: Has COVID-19 made you take a hard look at your digital branding? Does your organization need a new website? With over 14 years of experience designing and building custom internet based applications, Stewart Design Agency a Minority Certified Business, can take your business online presents to the next level. We offer exceptional, digital branding, custom website design/development, web application hosting, social media management and content management system training. Book your FREE Consultation today by clicking the link below.
 

Website Address: www.sdagency.net
E-mail Address: info@sdagency.net
Phone Number: 443-429-0494
Contact Person: Wayne S. Stewart
Chamber Member 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
Do You Want To Volunteer?

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
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
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  • Daily Inspirational Quotes
  • Motivational Videos
  • Updates on Events

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Sincerely,

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