Events

May Mixer at Elements Therapeutic Massage

Thursday May 17, @5:30pm - @7:30pm

Environmental Committee

Wednesday May 23, @8:30am - @9:30am

Yellowfin Signature Mixer

Thursday June 7, @5:30pm - @7:30pm

Small Business Sounding Board (SB2)

Tuesday June 12, @8:00am - @9:00am

Multi-Chamber Breakfast at The Annapolis Sheraton

Tuesday June 19, @7:30am - @9:30am

News Digest

  • May 14 2012

    Feds approve more BWI upgrades

    The Capital - As BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport officials prepare for a $100 million terminal expansion this year, they also have received federal approval for a massive airfield improvement project. Read more ...

  • May 14 2012

    O’Malley wants fast action from Md. gambling work group

    Washington Post - In a bid to resolve some of the most difficult gambling issues left over from the last legislative session, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) said Friday that he would assemble an 11-member work group on casinos to undertake “a fact-driven process, aided by expert analysis.” O’Malley said the group would be charged with making public recommendations by June 20, in preparation for a possible second special session in July devoted to gaming issues. Read more ...

Small Business Digest

  • April 05 2012

    GSA scandal sheds light on small business contracting fraud

    Washington Post - Buried in the laundry list of misconduct claims against the General Services Administration is further evidence of what at least one federal official and one trade group call a critical problem for small employers: improper contracting that diverts government spending to large corporations instead of small businesses.

    Recent analysis of government data that showed that 72 of the 100 companies receiving the highest amount of federal small business contracts in 2011 were firms that exceeded the Small Business Administration’s size standards for small companies. Read more ...

  • April 05 2012

    What you can learn from Southwest Airlines’ culture

    Washington Post - A consciously developed customer-centered culture is a business advantage that will serve you for years — and inoculate you against competitive inroads. Consider for a minute Southwest Airlines and the lengthy list of would-be category killers that have tried to imitate it: United Airlines’ United Shuttle, Continental Airlines’ Continental Lite, Delta’s Delta Express and US Airways’ Metro-Jet.

     What did these companies lack: Money? Name recognition? Hardly. They lacked Southwest’s relentless focus on culture, which none of its pop-up competitors was willing to slow down to emulate.  And all are now bust. Read more ...

Legislative Digest

  • May 14 2012

    Maryland budget bills outline tax increases

    The Capital - The budget package to be adopted during the legislature's special session that starts on Monday will increase the income taxes some residents pay, and will shift some of the cost of teachers' pensions from the states to the counties, according to draft bills the General Assembly posted online on Friday. Read more ...

  • May 14 2012

    Gov. O’Malley touts low taxes as he calls special session to raise them

    Maryland Reporter - Maryland has some of the lowest taxes in the country, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Wednesday officially announcing plans to call a special session of the legislature to fix a budget impasse — partially by raising taxes. Read more ...

  • May 14 2012

    Group: Maryland too reliant on income taxes

    The Capital - While Gov. Martin O’Malley has touted Maryland’s comparatively low tax burden on its high-income populace, some groups are concerned that the income tax hikes proposed for this week’s General Assembly special session will harm the state’s national rankings on taxes and business climate. Read more ...

Economic Digest

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Annual Holiday Mixer & Silent Auction

Join us in celebrating the holidays at the area's largest and most festive holiday event!

Attendees of this incredible event will enjoy food and beverages from local restaurants and caterers, as well as the opportunity to bid on fantastic items from the silent/live auction!

Tickets are limited for this sought after event
Reserve your tickets early!

Thursday, November 17, 2011
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Homestead Gardens
743 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville, Maryland
(click here for map)

Ticket price $50.00

*Advance registration required
Sponsorship opportunities available

 

Over 100 auction items will be available for purchase, with the proceeds benefiting the Chamber's program of work for 2012.  What better way to accomplish your holiday gift giving list than to attend this event?

Auction Highlights

Wedding Package for 100 -includes rental of beautiful, Historic Ogle Hall at the  Naval Academy Alumni Association,cake from Cakes and Confections,  and appetizers from Land & Sea Catering.

Inn at Perry Cabin-Enjoy your stay at this lovely inn nestled on the Miles River and offer luxurious accommodations is a state room.

Crab Feast for Six -Crabs, Shrimp, Maryland Crab Soup and more from Buddy's Crabs and Ribs.

Music by the Rob Levit Trio


Taste signature dishes for local restaurants and caterers!

Buddy's Crabs and Ribs
Carrol's Creek
Herrington on the Bay
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Land and Sea Catering
McCormick & Schmicks
Nando's Peri - Peri
Nonno Alberto
Renditions Golf
TGI Friday's
The Chart House
The Chop House
The Doubletree Hotel
The Main Ingredient

Beverages by:

Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits
Buck Distributing 

To promote your business or service with a donation to the auction, please click here for a donation form.

To register online ... Click here
To donate an item for the Silent/Live Auction ... Click here
For additional information, contact Noreen Haenn at (410) 266-3960, ext. 101

 

2012 Membership Directory

 

 

 

Annapolis by Linda Roberts