Chamber Connections
May 21, 2021
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Celebrate the Heroes in Our Region!!
2021 Spirit of Community Awards
May 24 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
**LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER**
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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
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Multi-Chamber Business Leaders Luncheon
May 25 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | BWI Marriott Hotel
**REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12PM TODAY**
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The Chambers of Commerce for Anne Arundel County Jointly Present...
BUSINESS LEADERS LUNCHEON with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford
- A bipartisan Q & A with Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford
- Moderated questions that focus on key issues that affect business leaders in Anne Arundel County.
- Attendees will have the opportunity to submit a question in advance your business would like answered by the Lt. Governor.
Seating is Limited- Register Today!
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Membership 101
May 27 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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To support Maryland’s small businesses facing continued financial impacts from the novel coronavirus, the state established through bipartisan legislation the new Maryland Small Business COVID-19 RELIEF Grant Program in 2021 with $10 million in state RELIEF Act funding.
The grant offers working capital to assist certain Maryland small businesses with disrupted operations due to COVID-19. Grant assistance is intended to provide interim relief complementing actions with its bank, business interruption insurance, and financial partners.
**Application period extended to Monday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m**
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Round 4 HoCo Rise Business Grants |
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Round 4 HoCo Rise Business Grants Applications for restaurants and hotels are now open!
Eligible uses of funds include:
Hotels
- Normal operating costs, such as rent, payroll, job training, taxes, debt service, or similar costs
- Purchase of PPE, sanitation services, or other COVID-19 related costs
Restaurants
- Working capital, such as rent, payroll, and job training
- Purchase of equipment and services to expand outdoor dining, such as tents, heaters, warmers, and carts
- Infrastructure improvements, such as HVAC system upgrades
- Technology to support carry out and delivery
- Purchase of PPE and disposable food containers and utensils
- Sanitization services
- Any other costs permitted under a COVD-19 restaurant assistance program that Grantee, or any municipal corporation located within Grantee’s jurisdiction, may already be operating as of the effective date of this Agreement.
**Applications period will close May 24th, 2021.**
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Central Maryland Classic Golf Tournament
Reserve your sponsorship & foursome TODAY!
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Fostering IDEA's
Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations
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"Let's stop talking about diversity and
start working towards equity”
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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 open on May 17 at 9:00 a.m. & run until May 28 at 5:00 p.m.
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund |
This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19.
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
**Applications are now open.**
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Member Benefit!
Member-Only LinkedIn Group Page
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CMC Business Presentations!
Watch all webinars for FREE here!
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Member and Regional Business News |
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Reopening Tips & Tricks, County Stages & Vaccine Updates |
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Read and Share the CMC Business Guide! |
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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 to our Chamber Champions! |
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Gold Champions
Silver Champion
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Bronze Champion
Chamber Champion
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THANK YOU!
2021 Corporate Trustees
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