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Chamber Connections
September 2, 2022
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Howard County Executive’s Small Business Summit
September 14 | 8:00am - 12:30pm | Maryland Innovation Center
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Hosted by: Central Maryland Chamber, Howard County Chamber, Howard County Economic Development Authority, and Office of County Executive Ball
The 2022 County Executive’s Small Business Summit is a multi-faceted, half-day program focusing on issues relevant to small businesses seeking public procurement and supplier diversity opportunities. Summit attendees will gain valuable knowledge, insight, and practical tips for working with the government and private industry. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to network with other businesses, contracting officers and other government representatives, as well as to the opportunity to form and develop relationships with potential teaming partners.
Keynote Speaker:
- Denise O'Neill, Executive Coach & Owner, The Alternative Board
Featured Panel:
- Robert Hooten, President, Hooten Construction
- Funlayo Alabi, CEO & Co-Founder, Shea Radiance
- Dr. Josh Funk, Founder & CEO, Rehab2Perform
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Maryland Restaurant Week
September 16-25, 2022
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Maryland Restaurant Week is back for its third year, kicking off September 16th. For ten days, the Restaurant Association of Maryland is bringing all counties and all restaurants together to celebrate and support our industry. For the restaurants: there’s no course requirements, no prix-fixe menus needed, and no entry fees. Participating restaurants may offer special menus, discounts or seasonal fare for dine-in, curbside, or carryout.
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Build Your Revenues in Your Backyard:
Position to Win Federal Contracts
September 20 | 10:00 - 11:00am | CMC Conference Room & Virtual
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The federal government needs the services and products you provide. And the federal defense and civilian agencies have a mandate to increase business with small businesses right now through 2023.
Attend this session to gain insider insight how to open the door to federal contracts with practical tactics you can immediately employ and start seeing results!
About Our Speaker
Gloria Larkin is the President and CEO of TargetGov. TargetGov celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022 and focuses on government contracting, business development, recruiting, RFP/GSA support and marketing services including the exclusive Federal Acceleration Strategies and Tactics FAST® Process, the KickStart Program®, Capability Statements, certification services, business development, and expert federal contracting services, marketing communications and calendar development and execution.
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Small Business Seminar
The Great Small Business Plateau℠
September 21 | 10:00 - 11:00am | CMC Conference Room & Virtual
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Join industry professional, Patrick Lee for an interactive discussion about The Great Small Business Plateau. Discussion topics include:
- Growth cycle of a small business,
- Determine if your business is a growth or a lifestyle business,
- Define the Great Small Business Plateau,
- How to move beyond the Plateau and grow,
- The biggest inhibitors holding back your business,
- Chart a course for your business.
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Membership 101
September 22 | Virtual | 9:00 - 10:00 am
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Small Business Seminar
Mental Health, Wellness & Stress Management
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Governor Larry Hogan announced Maryland programs funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) are open. Up to $198 million in federal small business relief is being administered by three state agencies: the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Maryland Department of Commerce, and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). These agencies will use funds to expand and enhance nine existing state business lending and investment programs.
“The State of Maryland’s small business programs are proven and effective, providing critical relief during the pandemic and supporting strong economic growth during our ongoing recovery,” said Governor Hogan. “This additional funding will ensure Maryland continues to remain open for business by supercharging these programs to increase capacity and better serve entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially those creating jobs and other opportunities that fuel the revitalization of disinvested communities.”
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Join the Chamber Energy Purchasing Cooperative
TAKE ACTION REGISTER NOW
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Have you looked at your utility bill lately? Rates are going through the roof!
Unprecedented temperatures, the war and the economy continue to escalate utility prices to historic levels. CQI’s 25-plus years of experience with proven results provides the best option for stabilizing your utility expenses. There is no better time for members to enroll in the Central Maryland Chamber's Energy Purchasing Cooperative Program and gain price stability, budget control and peace-of-mind.
The Central Maryland Chamber has partnered with nationally recognized energy management experts, CQI Associates, to administer and manage the CMC Energy Purchasing Cooperative. Competitive rates are obtained by leveraging aggregated usage from members of 23 Chambers of Commerce. The group purchasing power allows members to receive lower rates than they could typically attain on their own.
Since 2004, the Cooperative electricity rates have been lower than both market rates and the weighted annual utility standard offer service rates. During our previous campaigns, participants saw an average annual savings of $4,000. Natural gas rates were also lower on average than market rates and utility monthly winter peak indexed rates.
TAKE ACTION REGISTER NOW in the current campaign which runs from September 6, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
To learn more about the purchasing cooperative simply watch this short video.
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NO ACTION will result in continually paying higher utility bills.
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CMC UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER TODAY!
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Howard County Executive’s Small Business Summit| September 14th | Maryland Innovation Center | Register here
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Multi-Chamber Fall Bash | September 15th | Walden Country Club | Register here
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Build Your Revenues in Your Backyard: Position to Win Federal Contracts | September 20th | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.| Hybrid | Register here
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The Great Small Business Plateau℠ | September 21st | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.| Hybrid | Register here
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Membership 101 | September 22nd | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.| Virtual | Register here
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Coffee Catch Up | September 29th | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.| AAEDC | Register here
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Central Maryland Chamber Job Board
Job Opportunities Available
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Utilize the Chamber’s job board to help you find the perfect hire!
Members may post job openings to the board for free.
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Fostering IDEA's
Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations
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DEI: Still A Buzzword For Many Companies, But The ROI Is Real |
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For countless industries, the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion remains trendy, especially during months that celebrate women and the LGBTQIA+ community. However, once all the PR opportunities have passed, companies notoriously allow these issues to fade into the background once again.
For those businesses that delve deeper into DEI, the benefits for both employees and the employer are tangible, and the ROI is real. The commercial real estate and proptech industries, specifically, should take a closer look at the value of DEI and its implementation.
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Member and Regional Business News |
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Read and Share the CMC Business Guide!
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Central Maryland Chamber is on YouTube! |
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Member Benefit!
Member-Only LinkedIn Group Page
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CMC Is Traveling to GREECE!!
Land of Gods & Heroes Travel Program. Learn more
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Have an Article or News to Share?
Chamber members are encouraged to share their news in the weekly newsletter.
Newsworthy articles are included for free!
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Looking to Fill an Open Position?
Utilize the Chamber’s job bank to help you find the perfect hire!
Members may post job openings to the job bank for free.
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THANK YOU!
2022 Corporate Trustees
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