Exelon launched a Racial Equity Capital Fund (RECF), in partnership with the Exelon Foundation, to expand access to capital to minority businesses so they can create more jobs, grow their companies, and reinvest in their neighborhoods and communities. The fund builds on Exelon’s longstanding history of supporting the underserved and under-resourced communities and further delivers on Exelon's commitment to drive economic equity and opportunity for Exelon's communities.

The capital fund is part of Exelon’s ongoing, extensive efforts to promote equity and economic opportunity in the diverse communities served by the six Exelon utilities, which include Atlantic City Electric (ACE), BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power (DPL), PECO and Pepco. Exelon and the Exelon Foundation have a rich history of supporting underserved and under-resourced communities.

The Chamber would be delighted to help you celebrate with a grand opening ceremony if your membership is in good standing and your business has made one of the following changes in the past 12 months:

A grand opening ceremony is an important part of your overall marketing and advertising plan and is a great way to celebrate an opening expansion. It offers an opportunity to meet key leaders in the community and get acquainted with your neighbors and fellow Chamber members.

The Chamber has been delighted to attend our recent member's celebrations, including from left to right, Rehab 2 Perform Gambrills, Odenton Auto Spa Express and Annapolis Music Therapy Riva (Click images below to continue the celebration).

Turf Valley Resort is proud to announce it has retained its designation as "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Turf Valley Resort is one of 19 golf courses in Maryland and over 900 in the world to hold the title of Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

"Turf Valley Resort has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on their golf course property," said Christine Kane, CEO at Audubon International.

Turf Valley's golf courses were first designated a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in April of 2019. Every three years courses must undergo a recertification process, which Turf Valley completed in May 2022.

The Central Maryland Chamber alongside The Business Monthly has begun the process of updating and printing our new Business Directory and Relocation Guide. As part of your membership, every Central Maryland Chamber member receives a listing in the Business Guide. You will receive a copy of the “Relocation and Business Resource Guide” for no charge in November.

Please head to your current member profile and select 'Update Profile' to verify and update any information by August 26th. (If you have any trouble accessing your account, please email info@centralmarylandchamber.org .)

The Central Maryland Chamber “Relocation and Business Resource Guide” is an opportunity for us to stand united as a business community and to network with one another and to reach new opportunities!

The war, inflation and hot temperatures are just some of the factors causing rates to hit a 50-year high! As Bloomberg News reported, “The U.S. Energy Department Secretary Jennifer Granholm was spot on with where oil and gas are going — and it isn't staying at home. Nearly 75 percent of natural gas produced in the United States is being sold to Europe. Many countries in Europe have higher prices for gas than the U.S.” Natural gas is the major producer of electricity. 

CQI Associates will continue to watch the market and seek creative ways to provide protection, stability and savings for our customers. Clients with agreements, ending between now and May 2023, should contact Sean Corcoran, CQI representative at Sean@CQIAssociates.com to assure their paperwork is up to date. This will allow us the opportunity to jump on any opportunities that present themselves between now and then. 

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.

Join industry professional, Jacqueline Duncan of Leading Ladies of Integrity for an interactive discussion including:

Jacqueline R. Duncan is a renowned inspirational speaker, pastor, author, and entrepreneur. She is passionate about health, and self care and is committed to providing others with the tools of information, education, and inspiration to achieve a healthier, purposeful lifestyle. Jacqueline is the founder and CEO of Leading Ladies of Integrity Inc., and Purpose Pusher Inspire Coaching LLC. She is a Certified Life Coach, a Therapon, Board Certified Belief Therapist, Self-Care Health Advocate, and the host of The Jacqueline Renee Show. Pastor Jacqueline, along with her husband Apostle Phillip Duncan, pastor In His Presence Praise and Worship Temple in Maryland. A Clarksville, Tennessee native, Pastor Jacqueline is the proud mother of one adult daughter, Shekinah.

Members may post job openings to the board for free. 

Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations

Historically many of the policies designed to increase fairness at work have revolved around the hiring process: for example, removing candidates’ names from resumes so hiring managers aren’t influenced by their presumed gender or ethnicity, or setting strict pay bands to ensure employees at the same level are paid the same rate. But in reality, most employees’ perception of fairness relates more to their day-to-day experiences — and these perceptions have a significant business impact. Perceptions of fairness improves employee performance by up to 26% and retention by up to 27%. To create a higher-fairness experience for all employees, organizations need to ask themselves four key questions: 1) Do your employees have the information they need to succeed at their jobs and advance their careers? 2) Do they feel supported? 3) Does everyone get a fair chance at internal opportunities? 4) Do leaders and managers recognize employee contributions?

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