﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Central Maryland Chamber Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.CentralMarylandChamber.org</link><description>News related to Central Maryland Chamber</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Central Maryland Chamber All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Military Affairs Advisory Council 6/2/2026 11:00 AM - 6/2/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Military Affairs Advisory Council (MAAC): The Central Maryland Chamber&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A healthy workforce is key to a thriving military community. The Central Maryland Chamber proudly hosts our Military Affairs and Advisory Council, dedicated to the military workforce and community wellness.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our Mission&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Provide military and military affiliated&amp;nbsp;with community and&amp;nbsp;resources&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Support&amp;nbsp;programs to enhance military relationships&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Convene monthly to discuss trends and opportunities&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Promote&amp;nbsp;services, events, and organizations in Central Maryland&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us in making meaningful and impactful relationships with the military community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 11:00AM.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5313</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:11:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The State of Anne Arundel County with Steuart Pittman 6/3/2026 8:30 AM - 6/3/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="352" data-start="0"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="962" data-is-last-node="" data-start="882"&gt;Join us for a County Executive update on June 3rd from 8:30-10 am at Chael. This event turns information into advantage.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="352" data-start="0"&gt;Want to know what is shaping Anne Arundel County? Hear it straight from County Executive Steuart Pittman. This is your chance to get the updates business owners actually need, the priorities guiding our county, and the decisions influencing our economy and workforce. When regional leaders speak here, it is because the business community matters here.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="619" data-start="354"&gt;People move with the crowd. The crowd is showing up for this one. Be in the room where the region listens, responds, and connects. This conversation helps you see around corners, plan smarter, and stay ahead of competitors who wait for headlines instead of leaders.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="880" data-start="621"&gt;Central Maryland Chamber members helped drive 190K+ website visits and 98+ new member decisions in 2025. Momentum attracts momentum. This event is built for professionals who want early insight, community influence, and relationships that compound over time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="962" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="882"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5342</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:41:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women Leadership Roundtable 6/3/2026 9:00 AM - 6/3/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="532" data-start="441"&gt;Are you a woman who leads &amp;mdash; or &lt;em data-end="479" data-start="472"&gt;wants&lt;/em&gt; to lead &amp;mdash; with &lt;strong data-end="531" data-start="495"&gt;purpose, clarity, and connection&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="735" data-start="534"&gt;You&amp;rsquo;re invited to be part of &lt;strong data-end="595" data-start="563"&gt;Women Leading with Intention&lt;/strong&gt;, a powerful group of women committed to personal and professional growth, intentional leadership, and lifting one another up along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1051" data-start="737"&gt;In this group, you&amp;#39;ll find:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1051" data-start="737"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="789" data-start="767"&gt;Real conversations&lt;/strong&gt; about leadership, balance, and authenticity&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1051" data-start="737"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="854" data-start="839"&gt;Connections&lt;/strong&gt; with like-minded women who are walking the same path&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1051" data-start="737"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="932" data-start="913"&gt;Ongoing support&lt;/strong&gt; and motivation to lead with purpose, not perfection&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1051" data-start="737"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1008" data-start="991"&gt;Opportunities&lt;/strong&gt; to grow, reflect, and expand your impact&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1155" data-start="1053"&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re a business owner, executive, creative, or community leader, this group is for &lt;strong data-end="1154" data-start="1147"&gt;you&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1294" data-start="1156"&gt;Remember: &lt;strong data-end="1199" data-start="1166"&gt;You don&amp;rsquo;t have to lead alone.&lt;/strong&gt; We&amp;rsquo;re building a circle of women who rise with intention &amp;mdash; and you&amp;rsquo;re an essential part of it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1353" data-start="1296"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1353" data-start="1296"&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s keep showing up. For ourselves. For each other.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1470" data-start="1355"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With purpose,&lt;br data-end="1371" data-start="1368" /&gt;
Your Central Maryland Chamber&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5302</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:12:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baltimore County Candidates Forum 6/3/2026 4:00 PM - 6/3/2026 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1 data-end="228" data-section-id="tuv8e" data-start="191"&gt;Baltimore County Candidates Forum&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p data-end="282" data-start="229"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="282" data-start="229"&gt;Who Will Lead Baltimore County&amp;rsquo;s Economic Future?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="559" data-start="284"&gt;Join the Central Maryland Chamber on &lt;b&gt;June 3rd&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;for an important public forum featuring candidates for &lt;strong data-end="415" data-start="387"&gt;Baltimore County Council&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong data-end="450" data-start="420"&gt;Baltimore County Executive&lt;/strong&gt; as they discuss the issues that matter most to businesses, employers, and residents across Baltimore County.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="855" data-start="561"&gt;This forum is designed to give business leaders, professionals, and voters a direct opportunity to hear where candidates stand on economic growth, taxes, workforce development, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies that will shape Baltimore County&amp;rsquo;s competitiveness for years to come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="874" data-section-id="11d5orn" data-start="857"&gt;Forum Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1190" data-start="876"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="930" data-start="876"&gt;4:00 PM &amp;ndash; 5:00 PM | Baltimore County Council Forum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="933" data-start="930" /&gt;
Candidates for Baltimore County Council will each have &lt;strong data-end="1003" data-start="988"&gt;two minutes&lt;/strong&gt; to present one key pro-business priority for their district and explain how they would strengthen economic opportunity, support local employers, and address district-specific challenges.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1496" data-start="1192"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1248" data-start="1192"&gt;5:00 PM &amp;ndash; 6:00 PM | Baltimore County Executive Forum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1251" data-start="1248" /&gt;
Candidates for Baltimore County Executive will participate in a moderated discussion and Q&amp;amp;A focused on countywide economic priorities, job growth, development, permitting, taxes, infrastructure, and Baltimore County&amp;rsquo;s long-term economic vision.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1759" data-start="1498"&gt;Baltimore County plays a critical role in Maryland&amp;rsquo;s economic strength. This forum will help attendees better understand which candidates are prepared to lead with a strong pro-business agenda and deliver practical solutions that support growth and opportunity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1874" data-start="1761"&gt;Whether you are a business owner, community leader, or engaged voter, this is a conversation you should not miss.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5381</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:05:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting: Mulligan Recovery Centers 6/4/2026 11:00 AM - 6/4/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p data-end="332" data-start="201"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="330" data-start="201"&gt;Join us as we welcome one of our region&amp;rsquo;s newest businesses &amp;mdash;Mulligan Recovery Centers&amp;mdash; to the Chamber and the community!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="486" data-start="334"&gt;Ribbon cuttings are more than just a photo op, they&amp;rsquo;re a celebration of growth, opportunity, and the entrepreneurs driving our local economy forward.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="507" data-start="488"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="505" data-start="488"&gt;Did you know?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-end="758" data-start="508"&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="631" data-start="508"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="631" data-start="510"&gt;Businesses that host ribbon cuttings with the Chamber report &lt;strong data-end="605" data-start="571"&gt;2x higher community engagement&lt;/strong&gt; within their first year&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="758" data-start="632"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="758" data-start="634"&gt;Over &lt;strong data-end="679" data-start="639"&gt;75 local leaders and business owners&lt;/strong&gt; attend these events annually &amp;mdash; making them a powerful networking opportunity&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="838" data-start="760"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="776" data-start="763"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="838" data-start="760"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="815" data-start="799"&gt;Date &amp;amp; Time: June 4th&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1027" data-start="840"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="894" data-start="840"&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t miss your chance to be part of the momentum.&lt;/strong&gt; Come out, make new connections, support local business and help us officially welcome &lt;b&gt;Mulligan Recovery Centers&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;to the region.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1086" data-start="1029"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1084" data-start="1029"&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s cut the ribbon and open new doors together. We are Stronger Together!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5388</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:36:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AI &amp; Tech Mastermind Monthly Series 6/9/2026 10:00 AM - 6/9/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join our AI &amp;amp; Tech Mastermind Series&amp;mdash;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the Central Maryland Chamber&amp;rsquo;s NEW AI &amp;amp; Tech Mastermind Series with Nancy Clark, MSN, RN, Certified AI Consultant, AISEZZ (Pure Imagination Consulting)!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn how to tap into the potential of Artificial Intelligence and become an &amp;ldquo;AI Savvy&amp;rdquo; Business Leader!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nancy is passionate about guiding businesses, government agencies, and communities through the complexities of AI adoption, offering practical solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive meaningful change.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Virtual&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5263</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:16:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Health and Wellness Advisory Council 6/10/2026 2:00 PM - 6/10/2026 3:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introducing the Health &amp;amp; Wellness Advisory Council (HWAC): A New Initiative of the Central Maryland Chamber&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A healthy workforce is key to a thriving business community. The Central Maryland Chamber proudly launches our new Health &amp;amp; Wellness Advisory Council, dedicated to workplace and community wellness to improve health, productivity, and financial success.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our Mission&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Provide businesses with valuable health and wellness resources&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Support workplace wellness programs to enhance employee well-being&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Convene industry leaders monthly to discuss trends and opportunities&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Promote wellness services, events, and organizations in Central Maryland&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us in making workplace wellness a priority for a stronger, healthier community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 2-3pm!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5349</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:40:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nonprofit Navigator Monthly Series 6/11/2026 9:30 AM - 6/11/2026 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join the Central Maryland Chamber&amp;rsquo;s NEW Nonprofit Navigator Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us every 2nd Thursday for this monthly series with expert strategist Bola Audena as she shares practical tools and proven strategies to help nonprofit leaders streamline operations, scale their mission, and build for long-term sustainability.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Nonprofit Navigator Series is designed to equip nonprofit professionals with actionable insights to strengthen their organizations and connect with fellow leaders&amp;mdash;all through dynamic, expert-led sessions held monthly.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Annual Fee $125&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Non Members: $250&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meets every month!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5323</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:23:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2026 CEO Conference 6/12/2026 8:00 AM - 6/12/2026 12:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h2 data-end="262" data-section-id="1bmyasj" data-start="218"&gt;Central Maryland Chamber CEO Conference&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h3 data-end="312" data-section-id="1qg2sto" data-start="263"&gt;Where Executive Leaders Gather to Think Ahead&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-end="444" data-start="314"&gt;High-performing leaders do not grow in isolation. They grow in rooms where strategy, perspective, and relationships come together.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="729" data-start="446"&gt;The Central Maryland Chamber CEO Conference is designed for business owners, chief executives, senior decision makers, and emerging leaders who want to sharpen their thinking, strengthen their network, and stay ahead of the forces shaping business across Central Maryland and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="972" data-start="731"&gt;This half-day conference brings together influential voices, practical insight, and executive-level conversations that help leaders navigate growth, workforce challenges, innovation, economic trends, and leadership in a changing environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="987" data-section-id="1n0dg5p" data-start="974"&gt;Why Attend&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1277" data-start="988"&gt;? Gain fresh executive insight from respected leaders&lt;br data-end="1044" data-start="1041" /&gt;
? Connect with fellow CEOs and senior decision makers&lt;br data-end="1100" data-start="1097" /&gt;
? Exchange ideas that strengthen strategy and performance&lt;br data-end="1160" data-start="1157" /&gt;
? Build relationships that create future opportunity&lt;br data-end="1215" data-start="1212" /&gt;
? Step away from daily operations to think at a higher level&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1299" data-section-id="bdo9e" data-start="1279"&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1329" data-start="1300"&gt;This conference is ideal for:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-end="1485" data-start="1330"&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1338" data-section-id="1uenzv6" data-start="1330"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1338" data-start="1332"&gt;CEOs&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1353" data-section-id="1wm5uv1" data-start="1339"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1353" data-start="1341"&gt;Presidents&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1373" data-section-id="krrv24" data-start="1354"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1373" data-start="1356"&gt;Business Owners&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1397" data-section-id="bw9tkb" data-start="1374"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1397" data-start="1376"&gt;Executive Directors&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1416" data-section-id="rc2aj0" data-start="1398"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1416" data-start="1400"&gt;Senior Leaders&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1485" data-section-id="aw1oyj" data-start="1417"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1485" data-start="1419"&gt;Growth-focused professionals preparing for next-level leadership&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1503" data-section-id="mz1otn" data-start="1487"&gt;Event Details&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1629" data-start="1504"&gt;?? Friday, June 12, 2026&lt;br data-end="1531" data-start="1528" /&gt;
?? 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM&lt;br data-end="1556" data-start="1553" /&gt;
?? 10420 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 500 Columbia, MD 21044&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1644" data-section-id="1lvcvms" data-start="1631"&gt;Investment&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1676" data-start="1645"&gt;$50 Members&lt;br data-end="1659" data-start="1656" /&gt;
$75 Non Members&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1699" data-section-id="hk0o95" data-start="1678"&gt;Why Register Early&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1851" data-start="1700"&gt;Executive-level events tend to attract leaders who value meaningful conversation and high-quality access. Seating is limited to protect the experience.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1927" data-start="1853"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1924" data-start="1853"&gt;Reserve your seat now and join the leaders shaping what comes next.&lt;/strong&gt; ??&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5377</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:10:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CEO Roundtable 6/12/2026 8:30 AM - 6/12/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join the Central Maryland Chamber&amp;rsquo;s &lt;b&gt;CEO Roundtable&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="196" data-start="0"&gt;Every seat at the CEO Roundtable is a door to power, insight, and influence. This exclusive, paid monthly gathering is reserved for Chief Executives in Central Maryland who are building legacies, not just businesses.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="447" data-start="198"&gt;No fluff. Just raw, real conversations with fellow CEOs who understand the weight of the decisions you face. Each session unlocks private perspectives, sharp strategic insights, and connections that can&amp;rsquo;t be accessed anywhere else.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="575" data-start="449"&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re not in the room, your competitor might be. This isn&amp;rsquo;t just another event. It&amp;rsquo;s where leadership sharpens leadership.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="613" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="577"&gt;Seats are limited. Access is earned.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Annual Fee $125 Annually&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Non Member Fee $200&amp;nbsp;Annually&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meets the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30AM-10:00AM |&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5292</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:06:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Procurement Leadership Breakfast  6/16/2026 8:30 AM - 6/16/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Ready to tap into the vast world of government contracting and position your business for success?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for an engaging and informative &lt;strong&gt;Procurement Leadership Breakfast&lt;/strong&gt; designed to help you navigate opportunities with a major military agency and gain valuable insights from industry experts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt; Tuesday, June 16, 2026&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 8:30 AM &amp;ndash; 10:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; 999 Corporate Blvd., Suite 300, Linthicum, MD 21090&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At this dynamic session, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn how to:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Successfully navigate the government procurement process&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Identify contracting opportunities within military agencies&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Position your business to compete and win contracts&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Connect with key leaders and decision-makers&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Featured Speakers:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Roslyn Davis,&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and former civil service employee, is the President and CEO of RoDa Business Solutions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arielle Douglas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Executive Director, Office of Accountability&lt;br /&gt;
Office of Procurement&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Corey V. Forshee, NH-IV, DAF&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Small Business Professional&lt;br /&gt;
Office of Small Business Programs&lt;br /&gt;
Air Force District of Washington (AFDW)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Danielle Davis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Maryland&amp;rsquo;s First Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program Manager&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re new to government contracting or looking to expand your footprint, this is an opportunity you don&amp;rsquo;t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Seats are limited&amp;mdash;reserve your spot today!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h6&gt;Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to event date for a full refund to be issued.&lt;/h6&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5379</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:56:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Member Breakfast 6/17/2026 8:30 AM - 6/17/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;New &amp;amp; Prospective Members, This Breakfast Is for You!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join our Chamber family, where your success is our mission!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Over&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;45% of businesses fail within the first 5 years&lt;/b&gt;, often due to a lack of connections, support, and visibility. That&amp;rsquo;s why we&amp;rsquo;re inviting you to join our&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;Monthly New Member Breakfast&lt;/b&gt;, designed to help you build relationships, grow your brand, and succeed long-term!&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re new to the Chamber or exploring membership, this is your chance to connect with business leaders who believe in collaboration over competition!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5279</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:29:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Networking For Success with Thomas Ellis 6/18/2026 9:00 AM - 6/18/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Networking for Success with Board of Director, Thomas Ellis: A Results-Driven Workshop for Chamber Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Description:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Are you maximizing your Chamber membership? This high-impact workshop is designed &lt;i&gt;exclusively for Chamber of Commerce members&lt;/i&gt;&amp;nbsp;who want to turn every networking event into a business opportunity. Discover five proven strategies to secure quality appointments, build genuine connections, and generate real results from every event you attend.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;What You&amp;rsquo;ll Learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Make Memorable Introductions&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Master the art of presenting yourself with confidence and clarity so others remember you&amp;mdash;and want to learn more.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Build Real Business Relationships&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Learn how to connect authentically, ask the right questions, and create conversations that naturally lead to follow-ups.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Up Like a Pro&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Turn handshakes into appointments using easy-to-implement email, phone, and social media tactics that actually work.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Use Digital Tools to Stay Top-of-Mind&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Discover how CRMs and networking apps can help you stay organized and engaged with new contacts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Create an Irresistible Offer&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Develop a value-driven reason for prospects to meet with you&amp;mdash;without feeling pushy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Who Should Attend:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Chamber members looking to grow their referral base.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Business professionals who want to generate more appointments from networking events.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Entrepreneurs ready to build stronger community ties and drive local growth.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Anyone seeking to network with confidence and purpose.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Join us and start transforming every Chamber event into a pipeline-building opportunity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5368</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:32:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Sales Accelerator: Win More Clients in Less Time for Small Businesses 6/18/2026 10:00 AM - 6/18/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="341" data-start="160"&gt;Join us onJune 18th, 2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="212" data-start="171"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;from 10:00&amp;ndash;11:00 a.m.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;TAKEAWAYS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Optimize your virtual presentation style for stronger engagement and conversions.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Leverage simple tools and technology to run smoother online meetings.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Create a virtual follow-up system that keeps prospects moving through your pipeline.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="731" data-start="633"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="649" data-start="636"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Virtual&lt;br data-end="673" data-start="670" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="685" data-start="676"&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;June 18th, 2026&lt;br data-end="703" data-start="700" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="714" data-start="705"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 10:00&amp;ndash;11:00 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5363</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:46:14 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>