Chamber Priorities
The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. knows that businesses join the Chamber for many different reasons. When those many reasons are collectively considered, they center on four primary roles which the Chamber of Commerce has adopted as priorities for servicing its membership and the broader community. Those roles are identified below:
Serve as a Strong and Respected Advocate for Business
The Chamber is actively engaged at all levels of government representing the business community on many issues impacting our economy, public education, regulations, land-use, taxes & fees, public infrastructure, healthcare costs, transportation, workforce development, affordable housing and quality of life in our state capital of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and Maryland. Our efforts are conducted through focused Chamber committees, which include our Government Matters Committee, Economic Development Committee, Education Committee, and other various task forces.
Serve as an Excellent Resource for Business
The Chamber seeks to be a one-stop resource for its members by providing quality and dependable assistance to businesses seeking access to timely market data, regional economic trend data, best practices, and general business information important to successfully expanding and operating a business in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The Chamber also offers excellent leadership development opportunities through its committees and community efforts for those businesses who want to provide their employees with hands-on leadership and teamwork experiences.
Expand Business Relationships
The Chamber of Commerce provides extensive opportunities for businesses to connect with each other and promote business development in the region through its advocacy, programming and committee work efforts. These relationships lead to expanded collaborative engagements among executives on business opportunities of mutual interest, as well as an exchange it members to network among each other and to promote business development in our region. Monthly a of shared information on the regional marketplace, best practices, and economic conditions.
Promote Business and Corporate Citizenship in the Community
The Chamber of Commerce provides many opportunities for it members to become actively involved in important community initiatives that support civic and charitable programs in our region. These initiatives are supported by the Chamber’s 501c3 Foundation. Business members and their employees who seek to contribute their time, talent and resources for the betterment of the community can find many avenues at the Chamber to pursue their business and corporate citizenship interests.
What are the Chamber of Commerce's values?
The Chamber of Commerce believes that our role as a business organization is to:
- Welcome and nurture a diverse membership from all political, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds.
- Serve as a forum where business executives from various backgrounds can come together and work on real solutions for the opportunities and challenges that face businesses and the community they serve.
- Provide unparalleled access to resources important for businesses to grow and succeed.
Follow the links below for more information:
A Chamber of Commerce for the 21st Century
What are the annual membership dues?
Membership Prospectus
