Learn more about the Maryland Chamber of Commerce - Who we are and what we do.

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Chamber 101
Webinar

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Value of the Maryland Chamber
 Advocacy
 Networking
 Communications

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Advocacy
“There is no more effective statewide organization in
Maryland at advancing a pro-business agenda.”
Ralph W. Emerson, Jr.
Senior Vice President, M&T Bank

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Effective Advocacy
Priorities
 Enhance business climate to
achieve economic growth and
job creation
 Seek a competitive tax
structure
 Protect and enhance
transportation funding

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Effective Advocacy
Providing experience and expertise to help guide
the Chamber's advocacy efforts.
Issue Committees
 Legislative Committee
 Civil Liability Committee
 Employment Issues Committee
 Environment Committee
 Finance Committee
 Health Care Committee
 Tax Committee
 Transportation Coalition

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Effective Advocacy
Keeping You Informed
 Weekly Legislative Report
email newsletter
 Grassroots tools to
communicate with your
lawmakers
 Blog and video updates at
ChamberActionNetwork.com
 Regional Legislative Briefings

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High Level Networking
“The contacts you make at Maryland Chamber events,
both from the business and political worlds, are
invaluable and can help your business.”
Bill Riley, CPA
Partner, CohnReznick

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Business Day in Annapolis
January- Business people come to Annapolis to
promote a pro-business agenda

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Congressional Delegation Dinner
February - Connects Maryland business leaders
with their representatives in Washington

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Annual Meeting
May – Largest networking event of the year,
featuring Business Hall of Fame inductions

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Small Business Awards Luncheon
June – Celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of
small businesses in Maryland

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Business Policy Conference
November – Learn about the important public
policy issues being debated in Annapolis

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Chamber Committees
A great way to get involved, exchange ideas and
build a strong list of business contacts.
 Membership Committee
 Business Development Council
 Marketing Committee
 Finance Committee
 Legislative Committee
 Public Policy Committees

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Membership Committee
Helps the Chamber grow its membership
 Membership campaigns
 Special events
 Setting membership goals
 Recruiting and retention
 Chamber Ambassadors

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Business Development Council
Helping small business members grow through
networking and educational opportunities
 Small Business of the Year
Awards
 BDC on the Road
 Peer Groups
 Networking Events
 Educational Programs

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Issue Committees
Providing experience and expertise to help guide
the Chamber's advocacy efforts.
Issue Committees
 Legislative Committee
 Civil Liability Committee
 Employment Issues Committee
 Environment Committee
 Finance Committee
 Health Care Committee
 Tax Committee
 Transportation Coalition

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Timely Communications
“During the legislative session, we are not only informed
of potential legislation that may affect businesses, we are
given continual updates to let us know of changes.”
M.H. Jim Estepp
President & CEO, Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable

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Timely Communications
On the Web
 Maryland Chamber Website
www.mdchamber.org
 Maryland Chamber Blog
blog.mdchamber.com
 Legislative Updates
ChamberActionNetwork.com

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Timely Communications
Email
 Bi-Weekly Business Advocate
email newsletter
 Weekly Legislative Report
during the General Assembly
session
 Legislative Alerts when action
is needed
 Event reminders so that you
never miss a networking event

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Timely Communications
Social Media
 Follow us on Twitter
twitter.com/mdchamber
 Like our Facebook page
facebook.com/mdchamber
 Join our LinkedIn Group
mdchamber.org/linkedin

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Other Benefits
HR Library
 Written in plain English
 Updated annually by member
company Shawe Rosenthal LLP
 Significantly discounted for
Maryland Chamber members

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Other Benefits
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 Save up to 28% on Shipping
 Save on domestic and international
shipping
 www.savewithups.com/mdchamber

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Join Today
 Membership investment is based on full-time equivalents in Maryland
 Your company is the member. All employees may participate in
Chamber events and activities
 Be sure all key members of your management are on our email list. To
update your info contact Kathleen McNally at
kmcnally@mdchamber.org
 We accept checks, credit cards and have an ACH debit option

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Q&A

25. Maryland Chamber of Commerce
+ 60 West St., Ste. 100
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 269-0642 or (301) 261-2858
www.mdchamber.org