Chamber Connections 
June 4, 2021
Central Maryland Classic Golf Tournament
Reserve your foursome TODAY!
*Registration Closes June 11th!*
Join Us!
After TWO Years... GOLF IS BACK!

"Tee" up with us on June 15, 2021 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Maryland. The Central Maryland Classic offers attendees a premier networking opportunity along with a fun-filled day on the green with friends, food, and prizes! 

Round up your colleagues, invite your clients and we promise to deliver an experience that’s truly “above par”!
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.

**Applications CLOSE June 4 at 5:00 p.m.**
State Procurement 101
Wednesday, June 9 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Virtual
The Central Maryland Chamber's Regional Economic Development Committee hosts the Office of State Procurement's Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Victoria L. Steeger for State Procurement 101.

Topics Discussed Include:
  • Introduction to doing business with The State of Maryland
  • Information for vendors to make informed decisions on whether or not "the State" is a good customer for them
  • Information and tools for vendors to use to successful pursue contracting opportunities with state government departments, agencies, and offices
  • Overview of the different types of contracts used by state government departments, agencies, and offices
  • Review of the methods Procurement Officers use to evaluate and award contracts
  • Review of Procurement Reform in the state and the new Office of State Procurement
  • Introduction to the new UNSPSC codes used by the State of Maryland for procurements
  • Introduction to the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
  • Searching eMMA for open solicitations, other vendors, awarded contracts, etc.
  • Additional procurement and contracting support and information.
Prince George's County Personal Services
E-Business Grant
The Department of Commerce has awarded Prince George’s County $74,911.57 for distribution to eligible grantees for the Personal Services E-Business Grant. This program will provide grants of $5,000 to Prince George’s County-based personal services businesses to support increased foot traffic to brick and mortar establishments, improvements to point of sale technology and cross channel functionality.

E-Business refers to operating an online business and specifically executing the transaction of goods and services. In general, this grant program encourages personal services businesses to utilize all forms of digital capabilities and technology to support and optimize its business processes. Effectively these businesses will establish or expand online sales capabilities. Establishing or expanding online sales capabilities may include real-time insights into customers, scheduling or inventory management.

*Applications will be accepted between June 1, 2021 and June 15, 2021*.
Fostering IDEA's
Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations
GETTING TO EQUAL:
THE DISABILITY INCLUSION ADVANTAGE
"New research from Accenture, in partnership with Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), reveals that companies that embrace best practices for employing and supporting more persons with disabilities in their workforce have outperformed their peers."
Membership 101
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