Committees- The Work of the Chamber
We encourage you to get involved and join a committee! If you would like to join one, reach out to the committee chair listed below or email the office at info@centralmarylandchamber.org.
Chamber Ambassador Committee
Matt Slovick, Chairperson, AFLAC
2nd Wednesday of the month (8:30 AM)
Meeting location varies- please call the chamber office at 410-672-3422 for details.
Serves as a liaison to new members, orienting them to Chamber activities, events and committees, and develops outreach programs to recognize existing members. Develops and implements strategic membership development plan, including sector analysis, benefits match, and prospect identification, and supports the Ambassador’s Club’s retention efforts.
Legislative Committee
(by invitation only)
Allyson Black, Chairperson, BGE
Mondays during the Legislative Session (4PM)
Establishes legislative priorities and reviews bills affecting the Region's business community, identifies those requiring action by the Chamber, and coordinates Chamber testimony before the General Assembly.
Click here to view the 2018 CMC Legislative Position Paper.
Military Affairs Committee
Lynn Nichols, Chairperson, Douglas Realty
2nd Thursday of the month (9 AM)
Plans events in support of the personnel and families at Ft. Meade in an effort to build a stronger connection between the local business community and the Fort.
(An additional fee is required for this committee)
Odenton Action Coalition
2nd Tuesday of the month (9 AM)
Advocates for the Odenton Town Center to ensure the transportation and other infrastructure necessary to support the growing community (including Fort Meade) receives needed public support.
Regional Economic Development Committee (rEDC)
Jonathan Williams, Chairperson, Real Projectives
2nd Tuesday of the month (9 AM-10:30 AM)
Meeting Location- CMC Conference Room in Odenton, MD.
The Regional Economic Development Committee (rEDC) is the chambers newest committee! This committee helps chamber members grow their businesses by leveraging regional assets to create more prosperous opportunities. This is done through three avenues:
Small Business Committee
Chris Barber, Chairperson, Cheaper Than A Geek!
1st Tuesday of the month (9 AM)
To promote and support the businesses of the Chamber’s small business members by developing initiatives and providing:
Women Mean Business
Cassie Costin, Chairperson, SECU
4th Wednesday of the month (11:30-1:00)
(Location varies)
The vision of the Women Mean Business is to empower woman in various stages of their careers that are seeking growth through building of relationships.
(An additional fee is required on the month’s that you attend to cover the lunch and speaker costs.)
Chamber Ambassador Committee
Matt Slovick, Chairperson, AFLAC
2nd Wednesday of the month (8:30 AM)
Meeting location varies- please call the chamber office at 410-672-3422 for details.
Serves as a liaison to new members, orienting them to Chamber activities, events and committees, and develops outreach programs to recognize existing members. Develops and implements strategic membership development plan, including sector analysis, benefits match, and prospect identification, and supports the Ambassador’s Club’s retention efforts.
Legislative Committee
(by invitation only)
Allyson Black, Chairperson, BGE
Mondays during the Legislative Session (4PM)
Establishes legislative priorities and reviews bills affecting the Region's business community, identifies those requiring action by the Chamber, and coordinates Chamber testimony before the General Assembly.
Click here to view the 2018 CMC Legislative Position Paper.
Military Affairs Committee
Lynn Nichols, Chairperson, Douglas Realty
2nd Thursday of the month (9 AM)
Plans events in support of the personnel and families at Ft. Meade in an effort to build a stronger connection between the local business community and the Fort.
(An additional fee is required for this committee)
Odenton Action Coalition
2nd Tuesday of the month (9 AM)
Advocates for the Odenton Town Center to ensure the transportation and other infrastructure necessary to support the growing community (including Fort Meade) receives needed public support.
Regional Economic Development Committee (rEDC)
Jonathan Williams, Chairperson, Real Projectives
2nd Tuesday of the month (9 AM-10:30 AM)
Meeting Location- CMC Conference Room in Odenton, MD.
The Regional Economic Development Committee (rEDC) is the chambers newest committee! This committee helps chamber members grow their businesses by leveraging regional assets to create more prosperous opportunities. This is done through three avenues:
- Inform – educating members on regional economic trends, programs and resources
- Connect – identifying opportunities and fostering relationships across localities
- Promote – strengthening existing and new assets vital to regional growth
- Connect members to resources on regional topics (transportation, workforce, etc.) by highlighting in weekly e-newsletters and posting to chamber website
- Host 2-3 interactive events per year that focuses on a regional asset. The first was Tipton Airport in November 2018.
- Explore ways to encourage regional growth and improve quality of business/life
Small Business Committee
Chris Barber, Chairperson, Cheaper Than A Geek!
1st Tuesday of the month (9 AM)
To promote and support the businesses of the Chamber’s small business members by developing initiatives and providing:
- programs designed to increase consumer recognition and patronization of their businesses,
- education regarding small business practices, and
- opportunities for small businesses to interact with each other, larger Chamber members, and the public.
Women Mean Business
Cassie Costin, Chairperson, SECU
4th Wednesday of the month (11:30-1:00)
(Location varies)
The vision of the Women Mean Business is to empower woman in various stages of their careers that are seeking growth through building of relationships.
(An additional fee is required on the month’s that you attend to cover the lunch and speaker costs.)
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