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.

Deadline is Rapidly Approaching! Book TODAY!

On this splendid cultural journey, trace 5,000 years of Greek history while exploring the country’s archeological treasures. Walk in the footsteps of Socrates on the Acropolis and examine artifacts of Athens’ Golden Age at the outstanding Acropolis Museum, sail through the scenic Corinth canal, and enjoy the insights of a local guest speaker on the contemporary Greek economic and social scene.

The Chamber Member Rewards program is a member recruitment program that provides incentives to participants who forward prospects to the Chamber resulting in new memberships.

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If you would like to get involved in the committee for our 2023 Golf Tournament, please email kim@centralmarylandchamber.org.

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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In nearly half of all American workplaces, there is no retirement savings plan available, according to a study by AARP. Nearly 57 million people work for an employer that does not offer either a traditional pension or a retirement savings plan. More than a million of those people work here in Maryland.

Now, Maryland is one of the first states to take action.

MarylandSaves is a program designed to help small and minority business owners to make retirement programs available to employees who may have thought they were not able to afford or manage an employee retirement program.

The program is available statewide and thousands of Howard County, Anne Arundel County and BWI Business District businesses are eligible to participate.

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has been designated as the lead agency to administer Maryland's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funds in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation​. Funds will be used to support businesses with limited opportunities for growth. Maryland's statewide SSBCI initiatives will target communities and areas with a high concentration of small, micro, and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) businesses. NOTE: these funds are issued as loans or equity investments only, SSBCI does not offer grants.​​​

The Maryland Department of Commerce will use Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program to award funds to support cybersecurity for eligible small business concerns, including training and direct services for 40 small businesses. Service providers will be contracted to conduct security scans of the clients’ existing cybersecurity systems. All small business employees will complete cybersecurity hygiene training, and selected employees, as identified by the security scan, will complete more extensive training regarding cybersecurity fundamentals tailored to their level of knowledge. Additionally, these selected employees will complete industry-specific training regarding issues of particular concern to their business. After training is completed, mitigation services contractors will supply and install the highest priority hardware and software as identified on the security scan for up to $10,000 per business.

March 20th | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.| Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland| Register here

Members may post job openings to the board for free. 

Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations

In today's rapidly changing business environment, organizations face constant challenges and disruptions, whether they are technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior or global economic changes. To navigate and thrive in this environment, organizations must be agile and adaptable. Two key ways to achieve this are by embracing diversity and inclusion and promoting transferrable skills within the workplace.

As a leader, it is crucial to understand and embrace the value of a diverse and inclusive team and work culture. When an organization prioritizes diversity and inclusivity, it is better equipped to navigate and thrive in today's rapidly changing business environment, leading to increased success and competitiveness. By fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture, organizations can tap into a range of perspectives and experiences, leading to more innovative and effective solutions to complex challenges. This is because diverse perspectives provide fresh approaches to problem-solving, rather than relying on the same familiar approaches.

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