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The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is the leading voice for business in Maryland, representing more than 400,000 Marylanders through our
member-companies, institutions and organizations. The Maryland Chamber’s
mission is to support business and advance the State of Maryland as a national and global competitive leader in economic growth and private sector job creation through effective advocacy, high-level
networking and timely and relevant communication.
Maryland Chamber of CommerceCopyright © 2017; All rights reserved
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60 West St, Ste 100, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-0642 mdchamber.org
Christine Ross, C.C.E., MBA, M.S.President & CEO
The Maryland Chamber’s strength is in its connections and its power to convene. Christine and her team are bridge-builders—they listen to members, they see who acts as which piece of the puzzle, and they pull the picture together like nobody else does.”LAWRENCE DUNCAN IIIVice President, Federal and State Government Relations & PAC AffairsLockheed Martin
“I’m excited that you’re considering membership in the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. The Maryland Chamber has made a long-term commitment to work with our statewide alliance of partners on critical public policy issues. Our advocacy, communication, and high-level relationship building put you a step ahead in your ability to grow, compete, adapt and succeed. With a focus on economic development and grassroots advocacy, we impact policies that directly affect your bottom line. We’re dedicated to making Maryland work better for you and all Marylanders.
This booklet will give you the highlights of what it means to be a Maryland Chamber member, but it’s not the whole story. Please talk with us so we can learn about you and share the ways we can help you, specifically, in your goals.
Join us, and let’s get to work!
Best wishes for success,
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is Maryland’s only statewide business advocacy
organization—the leading voice for business in Maryland.
Our mission is to support our members and advance the state as a nationally and globally competitive
leader in economic growth and private sector job creation through
effective advocacy, high-level networking and timely
communication.
GET CONNECTED with the
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CONNECT STATEWIDE
Membership in the Maryland Chamber of Commerce builds your relationships so you can thrive at every level.
CONNECT HORIZONTALLY & VERTICALLY
collaboration with Executive Referral Groups to expand expertise
access, knowledge, perspectives and best practices from leaders of high-level companies
new client bases
legislative advocacy that supports your interests
visibility through sponsorship opportunities to increase your reach and brand recognition
Our government affairs team is dedicated to advocating for Maryland business. That means you get unparalleled, credible, high-energy commitment, with the backing of the whole business community. Our team has relationships with the lawmakers who affect you most.
CORPORATE TAXES & CREDITS
REGULATORY REFORM
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
COMPETITIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
…AND MORE
GAIN A VOICE IN ANNAPOLIS
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GET THE FACTS
BIWEEKLY E-NEWSLETTERS
ADVOCACY &ACTION ALERTS
24/7 WEBSITERESOURCES INCLUDING EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ACCESS
When it comes to business and legislative news, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce goes beyond keeping you informed by also sharing what the facts mean to you, your employees, and your organization.
GET THE POINT
Maryland’s businesses need a strong voice in Annapolis to help the state compete regionally, nationally and globally. The Maryland Chamber is that voice, and they bring businesses and policymakers together to achieve that goal.” DENIS DUNNState President–Maryland, Washington D.C., and DelawareAT&T
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WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATES DURING GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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DIRECT CONNECTIONS
Make the most of your membership at our focused strategy sessions and high-access signature events that give you a seat at the table for ideas, innovations, or think-tank discussions with industry leaders and other influencers.
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTIONThis is your chance to meet and mingle with Maryland legislators whose bills and decisions have an impact on your business.
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION DINNERHear directly from Maryland’s representatives in Washington about how federal policies and laws matter to you.
ANNUAL MEETING AND BUSINESS HALL OF FAME AWARDSOur largest networking event and dinner gives you an exclusive look at the Chamber’s year and introduces you to who’s who in Maryland business.
BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH AWARDS Learn who stands out in performance, innovation and growth—and show others how your business excels.
MARYLAND POLICY CONFERENCEHear from Maryland’s top business leaders on public policy issues that impact your ability to compete.
MARYLAND CHAMBER CUP GOLF TOURNAMENTSpend a day on the links with business leaders from all over the state.
BUSINESS PHILANTHROPY AWARDS*Celebrate the ways Maryland businesses give back and make life better for others.
*With the Baltimore Business Journal and the Association of Fundraising Professionals
SIGNATURE EVENTS
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DIRECT CONNECTIONS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCILGet a business advantage with senior executives and purchasing representatives from mid-sized and large companies all over the state.
EXECUTIVE REFERRAL GROUPSCollaborate with focused, small groups in which each member represents a distinct, noncompeting industry for productive, combined-interest networking, lead sharing, and best practice advice.
MARYLAND COMPETITIVENESS COALITIONJoin the diverse think tank collaboration that spans industries like education, government and business to find productive solutions that advance the state’s competitiveness.
FOCUSED STRATEGY SESSIONS
BE A CONNECTOR
Join one of our committees and share your expertise.
EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEESUBCOMMITTEES:- Unemployment Insurance & Workers’ Compensation- Education
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Use your knowledge to help the Chamber grow—for the sake of our members and the whole Maryland business community. Develop strategic plans including membership campaigns, services, benefits and events.
FINANCECOMMITTEEOffer your expertise to review the Chamber’s financial and audit materials and ensure sound financial management practices.
CIVIL LIABILITYCOMMITTEEWork with other experts to preserve Maryland’s fair and predictable laws governing tort liability.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEEBe part of a broad-based coalition of businesses, trade groups and associations to advance balanced short- and long-term solutions to statewide transportation and transit needs.
TAX POLICY COMMITTEECollaborate to strengthen the state’s competitive tax climate and help attract and retain businesses, workers and investment.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEESUBCOMMITTEES:- Air Quality/Energy- Waste Management & Pollution Prevention- Land Use & Natural Resources- Water Quality
HEALTH CARECOMMITTEEWork with employers, legislators, regulators and health care providers to improve Maryland’s market-based health care system, helping to control costs and improve access for those who cannot afford coverage.
LEGISLATIVECOMMITTEE (INVITATION ONLY)Help develop positions on legislation affecting the business community. The committee meets periodically outside of General Assembly sessions to monitor developments and create strategies, and meets regularly during session to stay ahead of and responsive to changes.
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MEET OUR BOARD
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairSheela Murthy, Esq.Murthy Law Firm
Vice ChairNathan Beil, P.E.KCI Technologies, Inc.
Secretary-TreasurerStephen J. Woerner, P.E.BGE
Immediate Past ChairThomas H. GrahamT. H. Graham & Associates, LLC
CounselElizabeth Torphy-Donzella, Esq.Shawe Rosenthal, LLP
PresidentChristine Ross, C.C.E., MBA, M.S.Maryland Chamber of Commerce
MembersJames W. CornelsenOld Line Bank
Tom DennisonSouthern Maryland Electric CooperativeLegislative Committee Chair
Ralph W. Emerson Jr.M&T Bank
Tom LovelandMind Over Machines
Ellen H. Yankellow, Pharm.D.CorrectRx Pharmacy Services
Mark R. Cissell, CPAKatzAboschMembership Co-Chair
DIRECTORS
Timothy J. AdamsSystems Application & Technologies, Inc.
Jeremiah AlbrightBank of America Merrill Lynch
Stephen J. BanksT. Rowe Price
Albert F. Beninati Jr.W.R. Grace
Terrence BeverlyEagleBank
Steven BraunSearch Consultants International
Stacey BrownSafeway-Eastern Division
Drew CobbsMaryland Petroleum Council
Sonja M. Cox, CPA, CGMASouthern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. Calvert County Chamber Representative
Robert DeAlmeidaHamilton Bank
John DinkelBaltimore Business Journal
Memo DirikerBEACON at Salisbury UniversitySalisbury Area Chamber Representative
Lawrence Duncan IIILockheed Martin Corporation
Jay EllenbySafe Harbors Business Travel, LLCHarford County Chamber Representative
M. H. Jim EsteppGreater Prince George’s Business Roundtable
Laura FikeGarrett Mentors, Inc.Garrett County Chamber Representative
Michael FrederickDominion Cove Point LNG
Marcellous FryeWashington Gas
Julie GarnerAstraZenecaMontgomery County Chamber Representative
Bancroft S. GordonMarriott International, Inc.
Scott GrayLeidos
Paul GrenaldoDoctors Community Hospital
Marie HartmanHartman Executive Advisors
Thomas LewisJohns Hopkins University
Sean M. LooneyComcast NBC Universal
William MeagherLakeside Creamery
Joseph J. Mezzanotte, Esq.Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP
Gary MichaelNAI Michael
James W. MillerGiant Food LLC
Bonnie MorrisArrow American Pest & TermiteCharles County Chamber Representative
Dennis C. MurphyMurphy Commercial Real EstateAnnapolis/Anne Arundel County Chamber Representative
Rajan NatarajanTechnoGen, Inc.
Paul NolanMcCormick & Company, Inc.
Ed NovakBaltimore County Public SchoolsBaltimore County Chamber Representative
Kenneth ParkerPepco Holdings, Inc.
William PasenelliCommunity Bank of the Chesapeake
Charles PhillipsKCI Technologies, Inc.Howard County Chamber Representative
Thomas SadowskiUniversity System of Maryland
James SearsFirstEnergy
Pegeen A. TownsendMedStar Health
John WaltersWalters Relocations, Inc.Baltimore City Chamber Representative
Michael WillettsPNC
John WilliamsJamison Door
Benjamin Yingling, CLCSCrawford-Yingling Insurance & Risk ManagementCarroll County Chamber Representative
EX-OFFICIO
Paul FreyFrederick County Chamber of CommerceMaryland Association Chamber of Commerce Executives
Karin SchwartzSpringboard, LLCBusiness Development Council
Frank StreuberPSA Insurance & Financial ServicesBusiness Development Council
READY TO CONNECT?
As a woman-owned Maryland business, we find that Maryland Chamber membership is a meaningful way to have our voice heard on issues and policies that help move Maryland forward. I can think of no other organization that provides that opportunity like the Maryland Chamber.”DR. ELLEN H. YANKELLOWPresident and CEO Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc.
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Membership in the Maryland Chamber of Commerce provides me with networking and advocacy opportunities. Networking with local business owners and service providers helps me expand the scope of my personal and professional development, and the Chamber’s advocacy programs allow me to stay informed on relevant legislative issues that impact our clients.”JIM RIESDirector of Business DevelopmentOffit Kurman
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Supporting the Maryland Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your business
and Maryland’s future.
Join us today.
