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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
Save on Shipping with UPS
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
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