Chamber Connections 
April 15, 2022
Annual Meeting & Hall of Fame Business Awards
The CMC is thrilled to announce the 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees:
Start-Up of the Year

Woman-Owned Business of the Year

BIPOC Business of the Year*

Small Business of the Year

Large Business of the Year
Business Partner of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Government Advocate of the Year

President’s Award for Outstanding Service
Gail Sanders

Lifetime Achievement Award
Chamber Member Spotlight
Modus Solutions, LLC
Modus Solutions provides managed print services consisting of print and copy equipment, maintenance, and support. At Modus, we know our clients want to be the best in their industry. Our goal is to get you there by being the best in ours. We introduce a proactive approach to print and copy management by going beyond showing up only when there’s an issue of expiring contract. At Modus, service is our M.O.

Call John McGovern & Modus Solutions for a FREE Consultation 

Contact John McGovern, Vice President - Sales
12 Francis Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Member Testimonial
"The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce is made up of a great group of businesses and even better people. It is understood that we are all here for the same reason, which is to help our fellow members in the business world as well as in the community. "
-John McGovern, Vice President - Sales
House approves funding for Maryland restaurants, small businesses
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Relief for Restaurants & Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act, which will deliver $55 billion to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and establish a new program supporting other small businesses impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a 223-203 vote and heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund was created under the American Rescue Plan, which passed Congress last March and provided $28.6 billion to help restaurants across the country during the pandemic, including more than $561 million for 2,024 bars and eateries in Maryland. The new legislation will provide another $42 billion for restaurants that did not receive assistance during the program’s first round.

This legislation also provides $13 billion to establish the Hard Hit Industries Award Program, which will assist Maryland small businesses with 200 or fewer employees that have experienced 40 percent or more in lost revenue. It also updates the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program – also created under the American Rescue Plan – to provide Maryland entertainment venues with more time and flexibility to use federal relief funds already allocated.
Minuteman Press Grand Re-Opening
Minuteman Press of Crofton, Canton, and Federal Hill is NOW Minuteman Press of Baltimore & Crofton.

Join Minuteman Press as they celebrate their Grand Re-Opening on Friday April 22nd.

Ribbon Cutting 11am and Open House 12pm. 

Provided:
  • Cocktails by Wine Key Experience
  • Coffee & Sweets by Second Alarm Brewhouse
  • Hor d'oeuvres
  • Prize Wheel, Door prizes, Giveaways.
  • Showroom and production demonstrations.

As it will be Earth Day Minuteman Press will talk about their Eco-Friendly Promotional Products & Apparel as well as their Recyclable paper products. 
Central Maryland Chamber Member Rewards Program
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.

A growing membership strengthens the Chamber’s impact and by actively participating in the program, your company will help with the continued growth of the Chamber!

HOW IT WORKS:
  • Share your membership experience with a business. Let them know our membership team will be contacting them.
  • Once the referred business joins (within 60 days of receiving your referral form) and full payment is received, a $25 credit will be noted on your Chamber account, which can be used towards future: 
  • annual sponsorships
  • event tickets
  • event sponsorships 
  • membership upgrades (additional directory listings, enhanced directory listings), or 
  • newsletter advertising
Central Maryland Classic Golf Tournament is BACK!
Reserve your sponsorship TODAY!
CMC UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER TODAY!
  • Annual Meeting & Hall of Fame | May 9th | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Westin BWI Hotel | Register here
  • Anne Arundel County Leadership Luncheon | May 19th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Crowne Plaza Annapolis | Register here
  • Coffee Catch Up | May 25th | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Tipton Aiport | Register here
  • Membership 101 | May 26th | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Virtual | Register here
  • Central Maryland Classic Golf Tournament | June 21st | | Turf Valley Resort| Register here
Central Maryland Chamber Job Board
Job Opportunities Available
Utilize the Chamber’s job board to help you find the perfect hire!

Members may post job openings to the board for free. 
Fostering IDEA's
Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations
The Business Benefits Of Greater Diversity And Inclusion
The phrase "diversity and inclusion" has been thrown around quite a bit in the past few years. Business, entertainment and government have all at least given lip service to the idea of furthering diversity and representation in their organizations.

However, what we see in many cases is "slacktivism." Based on my observations, companies often want diversity that they can display, but they don't make real changes to the culture or values of their company. Simply put, I believe many organizations are taking a cynical approach and using diversity to check off boxes rather than exploring the real value that it brings.
Member and Regional Business News
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Member Benefit!
Member-Only LinkedIn Group Page
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Newsworthy articles are included for free! 
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. 

THANK YOU!
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