The Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) hosted it's Awards Gala on March 20^th, 2023, at Live! Casino & Hotel. The CMC, alongside over 350 attendees, celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of the Central Maryland Region's most dedicated civil servants and chamber members/ volunteers. The seated dinner and reception honored the noteworthy contributions and service of individuals who make our community a better place by dedicating their passion to helping others. The Central Maryland Chamber is pleased to announce our 2023 Awards Gala Winners.

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"The Chamber gives us the opportunity to serve the Central Maryland business community through the relationships we build with local businesses."

Tower Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Laurel, Md., today announced a bold new brand identity, logo and website. The refreshed branding will accelerate Tower’s vision to deliver greater member value, smarter technology and personal service to help our members achieve a stronger financial future.  

“Our refreshed brand is about renewing our commitment to our members, our employees, and our local communities,” said Richard Stafford, Tower’s President & CEO. “Tower has a proud 70-year history of serving the military, local community and their families, and we will continue to provide smart financial solutions and guidance to our 220,000 members. I am excited about our next chapter as we share our brand story with a new generation of members.”

The refreshed branding will be introduced across all Tower branches, digital channels and member communications and marketing. Tower has also launched a new website (towerfcu.org) with improved functionality and navigation, a mobile-first design, enhanced security features, and expanded financial education and resources. 

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has appointed Amy Gowan as the new CEO of the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corp. She will begin her new position in April.

Gowan comes to the county after a seven-year tenure with Howard County Government, where she recently led a department of more than 50 employees as the director of the Office of Planning and Zoning. In that role, she created and taught a Citizen Planning Academy; administered the state’s sustainable communities program; and oversaw the implementation of the county’s General Development plan, an urban renewal project, with an emphasis on community engagement.

Earlier in her career, she served as the assistant deputy director for economic development in the City of San Diego. During that time, she oversaw the implementation of several large economic development drivers, including the Business Improvement Districts, Maintenance Assessment Districts, a $15 million community development Block Grant Program, business expansion and retention efforts, and small business development assistance, while overseeing a $6.8 million division budget.

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Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations

As the workplace continues to evolve and change every day, so too must the ways in which businesses need to maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity in the workplace is vital to the success and growth of any business. It is important to understand the value of different perspectives, points of view, backgrounds, outlooks and skill sets to create a thriving and collaborative work environment. Companies should strive to create a culture of inclusion and respect among their employees to ensure everyone feels valued and respected. Having a healthy and diverse work environment can ultimately breed creativity and expansion for the company.

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The LinkedIn group is a member benefit to provide a space for CMC members to share insights, ask questions, and foster connections!

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