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Corporate Citizenship
Each year the Chamber of Commerce recognizes business leaders who exemplify corporate citizenship through their commitment to growing our regional economy, supporting philanthropic endeavors, and enhancing the quality of life in Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis.
Pictured here (left to right) are Comcast Vice-President and General Manager Bruce Abbott, Louis Hyatt of Hyatt Commercial, Publisher Eleanor Merrill of Capital Gazette Newspapers, Anne Arundel Community College President Dr Martha Smith representing Dr. Thomas E. Florestano and 2007 Chamber Board Chairman Fred Sussman.
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Tomorrow's Workforce
The Chamber of Commerce celebrates the achievements of young women and men in our region as they begin their journey in their chosen career fields. Miss Maryland 2003, Marina Harrison, a graduate of the Anne Arundel County Public School system and a successful career individual exemplifies what can be achieved by young people.
Pictured here, Miss Harrison, hosted the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Excellence in Education Dinner.
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An Advocate for Business
The Chamber of Commerce's approach to addressing the many opportunities and challenges in our region has earned it the respect and following of elected and appointed leadership at all levels of State, County, and City government.
Pictured here is Chamber Chairman Larry Ulvila conferring with Maryland State Senator John Astle.
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Working Together
Chamber members form working groups that seek to understand regional opportunities and challenges, develop solutions, and collaborately enjoin citizens and public officials in efforts that enhance the quality of our life for our citizens, employees, and businesses in Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis.
Chamber Highlights
Events
June 2013 Mixer at YellowFin Steak & Fish HouseThursday June 6, @5:30pm - @7:30pm |
June 2013 Multi-Chamber Breakfast at Sheraton Annapolis HotelWednesday June 19, @7:30am - @9:30am |
Member News
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May 14 2013
Flea Market Series: Sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
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May 14 2013
Chaney Enterprises Receives Excellence in Concrete Awards
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May 14 2013
Smyth Jewelers Bridal Show, June 12th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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May 14 2013
Cathy Purple Cherry awarded the Service Above Self Community Service Award
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May 14 2013
Anne Arundel Community College is offering a new scholarship program for entrepreneurs
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May 14 2013
Baltimore Washington Medical Centers June 2013 Calendar of Seminars & Events.
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May 14 2013
FLIP FLOP FIESTA to Benefit Light House Shelter
News Digest
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corp. will reach out to high tech businesses this summer, offering part of a $3.3 million loan program funded by casino revenues ... read more.
Sales of Anne Arundel homes sold 28 percent faster and for 4 percent more in April 2013 compared to the same time in 2012, a new report shows ... read more.
Economic Digest
Economic activity in Maryland varied in recent months. Although labor market activity picked up, conditions in the state’s households and in the housing markets were mixed ... read more.
Expectations for activity in the near future remained positive. Close to 45 percent of respondents anticipated greater business activity six months from now while less than 5 percent expected activity to decline ... read more.
Small Business Digest
Anne Arundel Community College seeks budding entrepreneurs who can benefit from scholarships and business training. AACC's new Ratcliffe Scholars Program is designed to “support entrepreneurs as they learn skills to launch and grow businesses,” according to a news release ... read more.
Small & Minority Business Forum. Are you a small business looking to do business with the State of Maryland? This forum on May 22, 2013 is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR), and the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS),
The IRS is in gear to continue or initiate a number of programs impacting small businesses. Here are some trends to watch for in 2013. Read more ...
Legislative Digest
Follow Chamber of Commerce positions on pending legislation before the Maryland General Assembly, Anne Arundel County Council, and the Annapolis City Council by clicking the follow links:
Maryland General Assembly
Anne Arundel County Council
Annapolis City Council
Chamber Environmental Initiatives
The increasing degradation of the Chesapeake Bay has generated well-founded concerns over the environmental impact of past land development activities and future land development plans in jurisdictions bordering this important body of water. Some advocates supporting restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, and protection of its coastal land and wildlife habitats, defend their concerns with well documented scientific studies, while others are no growth advocates who mask their intentions with the cloak of environmentalism and diminish the credibility of well intended groups seeking solutions to the Bay’s present predicament.
The environmental stress on the Chesapeake Bay has its origins from use and misuse over many decades, and even centuries. Recently, the Bay’s health has focused on new development and redevelopment around the Bay and its tributaries, and on nitrogen content and discharge concerns. Business and industry have stepped forward to assist in this effort and are actively a part of the solution to improving the quality of the Chesapeake Bay and not the source of its stress. Our quality of life in Anne Arundel County is dependent upon a healthy Bay, and our ability to retain and attract new business to the area is dependent upon our quality of life.
Restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed is everyone’s responsibility in Maryland and our home county of Anne Arundel. Businesses and residential communities have joint accountability in protecting the environmental health of our Bay. Failure to address the existing environmental stress on the Chesapeake Bay from past residential and agricultural development is ignoring a large contributor to the Chesapeake Bay’s unhealthy condition. Imposing excessive fees and restrictions on new development and redevelopment projects in an effort to restore the quality of the Bay, while ignoring past inequities, is engaging in a fruitless effort that will lead to disappointing results.
Below is a link to the Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee:
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee
Chairman: Susan Ford, Attorney - Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A.
