Download - Chamber 101
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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
Issue Committees
Legislative Committee
Civil Liability Committee
Employment Issues Committee
Environment Committee
Finance Committee
Health Care Committee
Tax Committee
Transportation Coalition
Providing experience and expertise to help guide the Chamber's advocacy efforts.
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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, CPAPartner, CohnReznick
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+Business Day in AnnapolisJanuary- Business people come to Annapolis to promote a pro-business agenda
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+Congressional Delegation DinnerFebruary - Connects Maryland business leaders with their representatives in Washington
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+Annual MeetingMay – Largest networking event of the year, featuring Business Hall of Fame inductions
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+Small Business Awards LuncheonJune – Celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses in Maryland
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+Business Policy ConferenceNovember – Learn about the important public policy issues being debated in Annapolis
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+Chamber Committees
Membership Committee
Business Development Council
Marketing Committee
Finance Committee
Legislative Committee
Public Policy Committees
A great way to get involved, exchange ideas and build a strong list of business contacts.
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+Membership Committee
Membership campaigns
Special events
Setting membership goals
Recruiting and retention
Chamber Ambassadors
Helps the Chamber grow its membership
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+Business Development Council
Small Business of the Year Awards
BDC on the Road
Peer Groups
Networking Events
Educational Programs
Helping small business members grow through networking and educational opportunities
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+Issue Committees
Issue Committees
Legislative Committee
Civil Liability Committee
Employment Issues Committee
Environment Committee
Finance Committee
Health Care Committee
Tax Committee
Transportation Coalition
Providing experience and expertise to help guide the Chamber's advocacy efforts.
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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 EsteppPresident & 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
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 [email protected]
We accept checks, credit cards and have an ACH debit option
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+ Q&A
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+Maryland Chamber of Commerce
60 West St., Ste. 100Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 269-0642 or (301) 261-2858www.mdchamber.org