May 24 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC) announced that it will be hosting its annual Spirit of Community Awards virtually on May 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

CMC’s Spirit of Community Awards celebrates the individuals and businesses who make the region special. This annual event honors educators, businesses, public safety officers, and military personnel for their community contributions!

“We are so excited to celebrate and honor some of the incredible individuals and businesses who serve our community. Our region’s high quality of life is due in large part to the people we will be recognizing. We hope you can join us virtually to thank those who make our region one of the best places to live, work, and do business!” Kristi Simon, CMC President & CEO

New application dates for the Non-Profit Economic Development Recovery Grant Program have now been announced!

Supported by approximately $1.9 million from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, this program aims to help non-profit organizations that create/sustain jobs while serving the larger community with a mission focus on the areas of economic development, economic recovery, health and human services, and housing. The grant must be targeted to support the workforce and operations of an organization that has been impacted by the pandemic economy, especially those non-profits that have not benefitted from state and federal COVID-19 relief programs.

The Business Monthly was recognized for journalistic excellence by the Maryland-Delaware-DC (MDDC) Press Association last week during its annual awards competition.

“Central Maryland Chamber Relocation and Business Guide.”

“In this area, there are many excellent publications, and I am pleased that The Business Monthly has been recognized as among the best of the best by the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association. I am especially pleased that every member of The Business Monthly team received awards demonstrating excellence in all areas of newspaper activity. It is an honor for me to work with dedicated professionals who tell the story of our business community, ” said Daniel Medinger, owner and publisher of The Business Monthly.

The contest, governed by the Association’s Editorial and Advertising Committees, admitted nearly 1,500 entries from 48 member publications among 85 categories. The entries were judged by news media professionals at the Virginia Press Association.

May 19 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Join Attorney/ Partner Stephen Stern, Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC for legal implications of reopening safely. The webinar will discuss topics such as:

Stephen B. Stern is a trusted legal advisor and zealous advocate for many businesses and individuals. Mr. Stern has litigated a wide variety of cases in federal and state courts in many jurisdictions, as well as in arbitration. He has developed a reputation as a hard-nosed litigator and effective advisor who is a fast learner and someone who can quickly identify important issues to help clients make informed business decisions about resource allocation and risk assessment.

May 25 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | BWI Marriott Hotel

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced the Fiscal Year 2022 application round for five State Revitalization Programs will open on May 17. 

These programs offer funding to support local housing, community and economic development and other revitalization projects. They are part of the department’s commitment to helping the state’s local governments and nonprofit agencies achieve their community revitalization and economic development goals.

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