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April 23, 2008
April 9, 2008
Seeking Nominations for the 2008 Top 100 MBE Awards
Nominate a deserving woman- or minority-owned business for the Top 100 MBE Awards program. Self nominations are encouraged. The nomination deadline is May 1. The Top 100 MBE awards... More»
February 11, 2008
Remember to Vote on Feb. 12
Tomorrow is the Presidential Primary Election in Maryland. Remember to vote, and encourage your employees and colleagues to vote as well. To find your polling location, click here. The... More»
February 6, 2008
Compare the Presidential Candidates on Business Issues
With Maryland’s primary less than a week away, here is a U.S. Chamber breakdown of where the presidential candidates stand on important business issues. The information reflects the candidates’... More»
October 29, 2007
Chamber on the WBAL Today
Maryland Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Ron Wineholt will discuss the special session with former State Senator Clarence M. Mitchell. IV (C4) today, between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.,... More»
October 12, 2007
News & Notes 10/12/07
O’Malley says he’ll call next week for sessionGov. Martin O’Malley said yesterday that he expects to call a special session of the General Assembly and to introduce bills outlining his... More»
August 15, 2007
King Picked for Hogan's Vacant Senate Seat
The Gazette reports that the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee has nominated Del. Nancy J. King (D-Dist. 39) to fill the Senate seat vacated by Sen. P.J. Hogan, who left... More»
August 14, 2007
Seth Godin's Encyclopedia of Business Clichés
Seth Godin launched a list of business clichés, the Encyclopedia of Business Clichés. Browse the list and add your own. “It’s easy to make fun of business clichés,” he said.... More»
The Daily Record is Blogging
I just noticed that The Daily Record launched a blog earlier this month. One neat thing about TDR’s blog,Entitled On The Record, is that it appears to be an initiative... More»
August 2, 2007
Is Your Company Future 50 Material?
If your company has experienced employee and revenue growth over the past three years, nominate today for a chance to be among SmartCEO’s fourth annual Future 50. SmartCEO will profile... More»
July 27, 2007
News & Notes for July 27
Rascovar: Searching for a pot of gold Everyone is for tax reform as long as it doesn’t hit our own bank accounts too hard. For politicians, there’s the extra desire... More»
July 25, 2007
Does Where You Sit Reflect Where You Stand?
Do people in your office sit in the same seat during routine meetings? We do at the Chamber. An email from the U.S. Chamber today pointed to this story on... More»
July 17, 2007
Will Congress Cut Funding to the Agency that Monitors Union Compliance?
According to the Wall Street Journal’s John Fund, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Thursday on a proposal to chop 20 percent from the budget of the... More»
5 Maryland Towns Among Top 100 Places to Live
Money Magazine released its list of the top 100 places to live. The list focused on towns with fewer than 50,000 people. Among other things, the rankings were based on... More»
Best States for Business: Where Does MD Rank?
Forbes magazine and CNBC each recently published lists of the best states for business. Maryland ranked 12th on the Forbes list and 27th on the CNBC list. While Maryland’s ranking... More»
June 29, 2007
Business Blogging in Frederick
The Frederick News-Post recently launched a business blog. In his initial post, Business Editor Cliff Cumber noted that business blogs for small newspapers are rare. “In fact, only 10 percent... More»
June 15, 2007
News & Notes for Friday, June 15
Lawmakers search for answers to address rising insurance costs (pdf) Business representatives and insurance providers told the committee that increased consumer choice and reform of the small-group health insurance market... More»
June 8, 2007
News & Notes for Friday, June 8
O’Malley confident on budget gap With lawmakers preparing for cuts if new state revenues are not found, Gov. Martin O’Malley said he is confident the state “will choose to invest... More»
April 11, 2007
Headline of the Day: The Daily Times
A session wrap up piece in The Daily Times features the perfect headline: Fiscal ‘Day of Reckoning’ looms Lawmakers said that if the 2007 General Assembly session could be remembered... More»
March 23, 2007
News & Notes for March 23, 2007
Rascovar: Showdown over health insuranceMiller says this extra tobacco tax revenue will be needed to close the state’s $1.5 billion budget deficit next year. He also notes the tobacco tax... More»
March 16, 2007
News & Notes for March 16, 2007
Opponents decry tax proposalTestifying against the bill was Karen Syrylo, a tax consultant with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, who said 40 percent of current state sales tax revenue is... More»
March 12, 2007
News & Notes for March 12, 2007
Health reform bill scaled backLegislators abandoned plans to give small-business subsidies to provide insurance to workers, and they eliminated a provision that would have required that higher-income individuals and families... More»
February 27, 2007
News & Notes for February 27, 2007
Tax-increase discussions under wayThe Maryland Chamber of Commerce has called on the General Assembly to tap economists and accountants to undertake a comprehensive study of the state’s tax structure. Kathleen... More»
February 15, 2007
Sondheim dies at 98
Maryland lost a great civic and business leader this morning, as Walter Sondheim Jr. died of pneumonia at Mercy Medical Center. Read more on the Baltimore Sun’s website here.... More»
January 26, 2007
News & Notes for January 26, 2007
New year, new governor, new outlookBusiness leaders are hopeful that more can get done this year on issues such as reducing the cost of health insurance for employers, while keeping... More»
January 23, 2007
News & Notes for January 23, 2007
Lawmakers hunt ways to fund added health care“Everyone wants to expand health insurance; the only problem is figuring out how to pay for it,” said Ronald W. Wineholt, vice president... More»
January 17, 2007
Tune in to WYPR Today at Noon
Today at Noon, Chamber President Kathy Snyder will be on the WYPR’s Marc Steiner Show to discuss the prospects of slots legislation this session. Tune in to WYPR at 88.1... More»
January 10, 2007
News & Notes for January 10, 2007
As Divided Government Ends, Old Rifts Could ReemergeMaryland’s experiment with divided government will come to an abrupt end in the week ahead as the predominantly Democratic General Assembly convenes today... More»
January 9, 2007
News & Notes for January 9, 2007
Maryland lawmakers plan study of state tax structureWhat was talked about then - and now - is a restructuring that takes into account the fact that Maryland’s service sector has... More»
December 8, 2006
News & Notes - December 8
Business, advocacy group find some common ground on health care The advocacy group that championed the Wal-Mart bill in 2005 and 2006 will do something unprecedented in the 2007 legislative... More»
November 17, 2006
News & Notes - November 17
House Democrats’ No. 2: a Cultivator of LoyaltiesMaryland Congressman Steny Hoyer was elected House Majority Leader Yesterday. Today’s New York Times features a profile story on Hoyer. State’s fiscal... More»
November 3, 2006
Who are the Region's Leading Law Firms?
Baltimore Smart CEO Magazine wants to know what firms you think are the area’s leading law firms. The Magazine is asking its readers to answer the following questions by November... More»
October 25, 2006
News & Notes - October 25
The Washington Post Endorsed Governor Ehrlich Constellation, FPL terminate planned merger Rolle, Gansler fling insults State Senate District 31: Party lines blurred by endorsers State Senate District 42: 42nd... More»
October 18, 2006
Business Policy Conference in the News
Thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Business Policy Conference a great success. Here are some news stories generated during the conference: Chamber’s policy meeting more about politicking The Daily... More»
October 5, 2006
Tune in to WYPR Today at Noon
The health care debate continues. Maryland Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs will be on the Marc Steiner show today from Noon to 1 p.m. to discuss health care policy.... More»
September 29, 2006
News and Notes -- September 29
Retiree health care may overwhelm gov’tsYahoo NewsMaryland has initially estimated its liability at $20 billion Reporter’s Notebook — Sept. 29The Gazette Ehrlich, O’Malley plan 2 televised debatesBaltimore Sun Eight Rules... More»
September 20, 2006
2006 MBRG Roll Call Now Available
The 2006 edition of Maryland Business for Responsive Government’s (MBRG) Roll Call publication is available. If you haven’t seen it yet, click here. Roll Call rates the 188 members of... More»
September 6, 2006
Geppi Featured in New York Times
Maryland Chamber member and 2006 Maryland Business Hall of Fame inductee Steve Geppi is featured in today’s New York Times. Click here for the story. The Times looks at the... More»
August 24, 2006
Cannon, Caret to be Inducted Into the Baltimore County Chamber's Business Hall of Fame
The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Robert W. Cannon, Esq., Senior Partner with Saul Ewing and Dr. Robert L. Caret, President of Towson University will be inducted... More»
August 23, 2006
Maryland's Top Minority Business Enterprise Award
The Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs, in conjunction with The Daily Record, is sponsoring Maryland’s first Top Minority Business Enterprise Awards program. The awards salute minority and women business... More»
August 4, 2006
Quick Links for August 4
Business groups launch voter education bus tour: The Baltimore Examiner features a story on the Vote for Business Bandwagon Tour stop earlier this week. Why voters get turned off:... More»
July 26, 2006
New Commercial Fax Rules Effective Next Week
A story in yesterday’s Daily Record reminded me that the FCC’s new commercial fax rules take effect Tuesday, August 1. The new rules codify what constitutes an existing business relationship... More»
July 21, 2006
Only in the Baltimore Sun
Headline: Wal-Mart bill is celebrated, despite ruling... More»
July 12, 2006
Tonight at 11
The 11 p.m. news tonight on WBAL TV 11 will feature a story on identity theft, including a discussion of the security breach bill that was debated during the 2006... More»
Moody Blues: Maryland Utilities Downgraded
In the aftermath of the legislature’s BGE rate debate, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the ratings of BGE, Pepco Holdings and Delmarva Power. The downgrade will likely lead to higher electric... More»
June 23, 2006
General Assembly Overrides Veto of Electric Rate Bill
The General Assembly voted today to override Gov. Ehrlich’s veto of SB 1 from the special session. House vote was 87-37. Senate vote was 34-10. I’ll post the votes when... More»
June 21, 2006
How They Voted: BGE Electric Rate Bill
The votes on the BGE Electric Rate Bill have been posted to the General Assembly’s website. Click here for the Senate vote Click here for the House vote... More»
June 20, 2006
MPT to Air Governor's Public Hearing on Electric Rate Legislation
Maryland Public Television will air the Governor’s public hearing on the electric rate legislation passed by the General Assembly during last week’s special session. The hearing is today from 3... More»
June 19, 2006
Public Hearing on Electric Rate Legislation
Governor Ehrlich will hold a public hearing on the Maryland General Assembly’s electricity legislation tomorrow, June 20th from 3pm-8pm in the State House. For more information, click here.... More»
June 15, 2006
Special Session Damages Business Climate
Regardless of your industry, Maryland businesses should be concerned about a state legislature that singles out one company for discriminatory treatment, jeopardizes its finances, takes away its tax credits, and... More»
June 14, 2006
Legislature Makes Business Uneasy
With the legislature taking up the electric industry restructuring bill today, the Baltimore Sun has a great story in the Business Section that examines the impact of recent actions by... More»
June 13, 2006
Electric Industry Restructuring Legislation
Maryland Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Heather Hamilton will testify today in opposition to electric industry restructuring bill that is being considered during the special session of the General... More»
Special Session Update
As the special session of the General Assembly gets underway, here are the details about what is being considered. These are all pdf documents Executive Summary of the Bill The... More»
June 2, 2006
Does Maryland's New Nondiscrimination Law Impact Your Business?
If you are a contractor or subcontractor that may bid on a state job in the future, the answer is yes. Every state procurement contract and subcontract awarded after October... More»
May 31, 2006
No Cell Phones in District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County
Effective tomorrow, June 1, cell phones will not be allowed in any location of the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County. This rule applies to all three county locations... More»
April 18, 2006
General Assembly's Job Approval Rating
Another interesting tidbit from the latest Gonzales Poll. Governor Ehrlich’s Approval Rating 50% Approve 38% Disapprove General Assembly’s Job Approval Rating 40% Approve 39% Disapprove... More»
April 17, 2006
Maryland Makes WSJ's Op-Ed Page ... Again
The state of Maryland was, once again, featured on the op-ed page of the Wall Street Journal. In an editorial entitled, “Lights Out in Maryland,” the Journal discussed the posturing... More»
April 12, 2006
Highlights and Lowlights of the 2006 General Assembly Session
The Chamber took positions on 169 bills this session. Click here for the highlights and lowlights. Related info: The Gazette: Annapolis ’06: A collapse at the wire Assembly minds business... More»
April 10, 2006
House Overrides Vetoes
The House of Delegates voted to override a number of Governor Ehrlich’s vetoes Saturday. Today, the Senate will seek to do the same. Contact your Senators and urge them to... More»
April 7, 2006
News & Notes for Friday April 7
Baltimore Sun Today’s Baltimore Sun features a letter to the editor from Maryland Chamber Chairman Terry Neimeyer cautioning lawmakers that attempts to block Constellation Energy Group’s merger with FPL Group... More»
April 6, 2006
Chamber Urges Veto of Merger Oversight Bill
The Maryland Chamber today urged Governor Ehrlich to veto HB 1713, legislation that would give the Maryland General Assembly authority to review, and possibly reject, the merger between Constellation Energy... More»
April 4, 2006
Ebersberger, Baldwin AAACCC Hall of Famers
Former Maryland Chamber Chairman Art Ebersberger of CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services and Thomas Baldwin of Reliable Contracting will be inducted into the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of... More»
April 3, 2006
Legislation to Halt Merger Illegal
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. The Maryland General Assembly passed controversial legislation, targeting one company, that experts say is illegal – and it did so by veto-proof... More»
March 31, 2006
News & Notes for Friday March 31
The Gazette Rascovar: Let’s get some facts straight Lee: Playing political ‘chicken’ Aris Melissaratos: R&D tax credit bill is investment in state’s future Reporter’s Notebook Lawmakers step up pressure on... More»
March 29, 2006
Legislature Seeking Veto Power Over Constellation-FPL Merger
The Maryland House of Delegates on Monday passed legislation that would give the Maryland General Assembly veto power over the merger between Constellation Energy Group and FPL Group (HB 1713).... More»
March 28, 2006
"What is going on in Maryland in the legislature would create concern for investors"
An unsettling quote from a story in today’s Daily Record: “What is going on in Maryland in the legislature would create concern for investors. There is just additional uncertainty,” said... More»
March 22, 2006
Wash Post Launches County Connections Blog
The Washington Post today added another blog to its Maryland blog arsenal with the launch of County Connections. This blog will focus on news from news from Montgomery, Prince George’s,... More»
March 17, 2006
News & Notes for Friday March 17, 2006
From today’s Gazette of Business and Politics Deregulation: Six years of complacency, three weeks of panic What the Senate cuts, the governor adds Rascovar: Shocking! Simply shocking Lee: Getting ugly... More»
March 15, 2006
Three Maryland Congressmen Honored by U.S. Chamber
Three Maryland Congressmen were honored today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber presented its 18th Annual “Spirit of Enterprise” awards. In all, the U.S. Chamber honored 311... More»
March 14, 2006
Senate Passes Security Breach Bill
The Maryland Senate passed SB 134 last week by a vote of 46-0. The Chamber originally raised concerns that the bill went to far. Thankfully, however, the Senate Finance Committee... More»
March 6, 2006
Senate Finance Committee Approves Security Breach Bill
The Senate Finance Committee on Friday approved legislation aimed at protecting the personal information of consumers. The Chamber originally raised concerns that the bill went to far. The Finance Committee,... More»
March 2, 2006
Betty Buck Featured in the Baltimore Sun
Maryland Chamber Vice Chair Betty Buck, President of Buck Distributing Co., Inc., was featured in yesterday’s Baltimore Sun. Click here to read the story.... More»
February 24, 2006
News & Notes for Friday February 24
The Gazette Rascovar: As the world of politics turns Lee: The Arabs are coming! The Arabs are coming! Eminent domain questions persist Checking the heartbeat Washington Post Compromise Predicted in... More»
February 22, 2006
Best Places to Work in Greater Baltimore
The Baltimore Business Journal will hold its first annual BBJ Best Places to Work in Greater Baltimore awards and networking luncheon on March 23 at the Holiday Inn Select... More»
February 17, 2006
News & Notes for Friday February 17
The Gazette Rascovar: Duncan, O’Malley remove the gloves Lee: Maryland’s elections mess Health savings accounts gain favor The other side of HSAs Baltimore Sun The Baltimore Sun launched its Political... More»
February 10, 2006
Ten Reasons To Love Maryland Small Business
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy has issued its top ten reasons to love small busines. I couldn’t find the Maryland-specific version... More»
News & Notes for Friday February 10
The Wall Street Journal: John Fund started Thursday’s Cross Country opinion peice with the sentence, “It should normally be difficult to pick the worst state legislature in America, but Maryland’s... More»
February 9, 2006
New Business and Political Publication Focuses on Baltimore/Washington Corridor
Be sure to check out Corridor Inc., a new business and political publication that focuses on the Baltimore-Washington Corridor. In the words of its editor, Donna De Marco, “Corridor Inc.... More»
February 7, 2006
Coach Michael Busch
The most overplayed analogy in the Maryland media this legislative session struck again today in the Washington Post. Today’s Post features a profile piece on House Speaker Michael Busch,... More»
Ehrlich Urges Business Community to Hold Legislators Accountable
During the Montgomery County Chamber’s “Business Matters” Luncheon, Governor Ehrlich urged the business community to hold their legislators accountable. According to today’s Washington Post, Ehrlich said “The era of [lawmakers]... More»
February 3, 2006
Super Bowl Commercials On Demand
Comcast Digital Cable customers will be able to watch most of this weekend’s Super Bowl commercials on Comcast’s ON DEMAND service. The commercials will be available on-demand from Feb. 6... More»
From Today's Gazette
Wal-Mart bill may set new floor: A story that examines the unintended consequences of the passage of the “Fair Share” bill, featuring Chamber board member Francel Smith of Benefits Perspectives... More»