﻿<?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 5/5/2026 11:00 AM - 5/5/2026 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=5312</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:11:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CMC Anne Arundel County Advisory Council 5/5/2026 1:00 PM - 5/5/2026 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="57" data-start="0"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="55" data-start="0"&gt;Anne Arundel County Advisory Council Launch Meeting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="331" data-start="59"&gt;The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch the &lt;strong data-end="163" data-start="123"&gt;Anne Arundel County Advisory Board&lt;/strong&gt;, a new initiative focused on addressing hyper local business issues and ensuring Anne Arundel County employers have a strong voice in shaping the future of the county.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="583" data-start="333"&gt;This council will bring together leaders from diverse industries to discuss priorities such as economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure, housing, public safety, permitting, and policies that impact doing business in Anne Arundel County.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="773" data-start="585"&gt;We are excited to announce that &lt;strong data-end="636" data-start="617"&gt;Chris Pedersenof Evolve&lt;/strong&gt; will serve as the founding Chair, helping lead a collaborative and solutions-driven approach to advancing the county&amp;rsquo;s business climate.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="863" data-start="775"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="793" data-start="775"&gt;First Meeting:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="796" data-start="793" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="825" data-start="796"&gt;May 5 | 1:00 PM &amp;ndash; 2:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="828" data-start="825" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="863" data-start="828"&gt;Virtually&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1082" data-start="865"&gt;We are seeking representation from all industries including healthcare, construction, hospitality, retail, nonprofit, technology, real estate, finance, government contracting, manufacturing, and professional services.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1263" data-start="1084"&gt;If your business operates in Anne Arundel County, this is your opportunity to help shape priorities, elevate challenges, and influence solutions alongside fellow business leaders.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1379" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1265"&gt;Join us for this important first meeting and be part of building a stronger, more competitive Anne Arundel County.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5389</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women's Leadership Roundtable 5/6/2026 9:00 AM - 5/6/2026 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=5301</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:12:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Preakness 151: Health &amp; Wellness Expo 5/7/2026 12:00 Noon - 5/7/2026 4:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1 data-end="186" data-section-id="40jkw1" data-start="150"&gt;Preakness Health &amp;amp; Wellness Expo&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="260" data-section-id="wjqfvj" data-start="187"&gt;Invest in Your Health. Discover Resources. Strengthen Your Well-Being.&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="368" data-start="262"&gt;Good health affects every part of life, from how we work and lead to how we care for family and community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="609" data-start="370"&gt;The &lt;strong data-end="410" data-start="374"&gt;Preakness Health &amp;amp; Wellness Expo&lt;/strong&gt; brings together trusted health providers, wellness experts, and community resources for one powerful afternoon focused on helping individuals and families make informed decisions about their health.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="766" data-start="611"&gt;This free public event creates direct access to services, screenings, expert guidance, and organizations committed to improving wellness across the region.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="781" data-section-id="1n0dg5p" data-start="768"&gt;Why Attend&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1032" data-start="782"&gt;Meet healthcare and wellness professionals in one place&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1032" data-start="782"&gt;Learn about preventive care and health resources&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1032" data-start="782"&gt;Access valuable screenings and assessments&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1032" data-start="782"&gt;Discover cost-saving healthcare solutions&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1032" data-start="782"&gt;Explore services for every stage of life&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1059" data-section-id="108211p" data-start="1034"&gt;Featured Areas Include&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul data-end="1302" data-start="1060"&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1075" data-section-id="ohm0ci" data-start="1060"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1075" data-start="1062"&gt;Urgent Care&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1090" data-section-id="186d4y6" data-start="1076"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1090" data-start="1078"&gt;Pediatrics&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1109" data-section-id="wya6ww" data-start="1091"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1109" data-start="1093"&gt;Women&amp;rsquo;s Health&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1126" data-section-id="x61v94" data-start="1110"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1126" data-start="1112"&gt;Men&amp;rsquo;s Health&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1144" data-section-id="1q4qgzv" data-start="1127"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1144" data-start="1129"&gt;Mental Health&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1166" data-section-id="1wl4jv9" data-start="1145"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1166" data-start="1147"&gt;Behavioral Health&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1194" data-section-id="1k7k7ua" data-start="1167"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1194" data-start="1169"&gt;Health Risk Assessments&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1219" data-section-id="knwgv3" data-start="1195"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1219" data-start="1197"&gt;Prescription Savings&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1236" data-section-id="9iz504" data-start="1220"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1236" data-start="1222"&gt;Telemedicine&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1263" data-section-id="9fob15" data-start="1237"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1263" data-start="1239"&gt;Senior Living Services&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1287" data-section-id="v0r2e3" data-start="1264"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1287" data-start="1266"&gt;Veterinary Services&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1302" data-section-id="ccpisd" data-start="1288"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1302" data-start="1290"&gt;Care Plans&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1320" data-section-id="mz1otn" data-start="1304"&gt;Event Details&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1420" data-start="1321"&gt;When: May 7th, 2026 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;br data-end="1357" data-start="1354" /&gt;
Where: 204 Fort Meade Road, Laurel&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1449" data-section-id="1x8vt6e" data-start="1422"&gt;Why This Expo Stands Out&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1725" data-start="1450"&gt;This event connects attendees directly with providers and organizations that can support healthier choices now and in the future. Whether you are looking for information, prevention tools, family resources, or wellness services, this expo is built to deliver practical value.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1734" data-section-id="1xvztou" data-start="1727"&gt;Cost&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1753" data-start="1735"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1753" data-start="1735"&gt;Free Admission&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1782" data-section-id="1x3mrtp" data-start="1755"&gt;For Vendors and Sponsors&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1922" data-start="1783"&gt;Businesses and organizations that serve health, wellness, and community needs are encouraged to participate for strong regional visibility. Contact Dewan at dewan@centralmarylandchamber.org to become a vendor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="1936" data-section-id="i6rev7" data-start="1924"&gt;Important&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2059" data-start="1937"&gt;Attendance is expected from across the region because of broad community interest in health resources and family wellness.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2175" data-start="2061"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="2172" data-start="2061"&gt;Register now and make plans to attend one of the region&amp;rsquo;s most practical wellness-focused community events.&lt;/strong&gt; ??&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5378</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:36:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AI &amp; Tech Mastermind Monthly Series 5/12/2026 9:45 AM - 5/12/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join the Central Maryland Chamber&amp;rsquo;s &lt;strong&gt;AI &amp;amp; Tech Mastermind Series with Nancy Clark, MSN, RN, Certified AI Consultant&lt;/strong&gt;, AISEZZ (Pure Imagination Consulting)!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;May 12th&amp;#39;s session will focus on &lt;strong&gt;VIBE CODING&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Vibe coding is a new way of building digital tools using AI, where you describe what you want in plain English and the AI builds it for you. No coding experience needed. During this &lt;strong&gt;in-person&lt;/strong&gt; and&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;hands-on session&lt;/strong&gt;, participants will learn how to use AI to build things like:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;A professional website or portfolio page&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;A client intake form or booking flow&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;A custom business tool like a quiz, calculator, or resource hub&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you can imagine it and describe it, the AI can help you build it. This session will show you how.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This session will also feature guest speaker &lt;strong&gt;Pharah Jean-Phillipe, Chief Certified AI Strategist at Narrataai&lt;/strong&gt;. With her extensive expertise in artificial intelligence, this is a valuable opportunity to gain insights and learn directly from a leading voice in the field.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Don&amp;#39;t miss out on this opportunity to expand your AI knowledge and skills in our rapidly growing tech world!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location&lt;/strong&gt;: Maryland Innovation Center (MIC)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Address&lt;/strong&gt;: 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr. Columbia, MD 21046&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5331</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:53:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting: The Hostetter Group 5/12/2026 11:00 AM - 5/12/2026 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;The Hostetter Group &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;8379 Piney Orchard Parkway Suite F Odenton, MD 21113&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:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;May 12th 11AM&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;The Hostetter Group&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=5385</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:29:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Health and Wellness Advisory Council 5/13/2026 2:00 PM - 5/13/2026 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=5348</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:39:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nonprofit Navigator Monthly Series 5/14/2026 9:30 AM - 5/14/2026 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=5322</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:23:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting: The Way Home Productions 5/14/2026 11:00 AM - 5/14/2026 </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; The Way Home Productions &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;Ellicott City&lt;br data-end="796" data-start="793" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="815" data-start="799"&gt;Date &amp;amp; Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;May 14th at 11 am.&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 The Way Home Productions 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=5359</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:09:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting: Withum  5/14/2026 4:00 PM - 5/14/2026 6:00 PM</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;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong data-end="330" data-start="201"&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Withum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong data-end="330" data-start="201"&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong data-end="330" data-start="201"&gt;&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;10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 1100, Columbia, MD 21044&lt;br data-end="796" data-start="793" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="815" data-start="799"&gt;Date &amp;amp; Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;May 14th at 4pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="838" data-start="760"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;There are two parking garages located on either side of the building, both offering complimentary parking. Our office is in the first building within the loop and is located in the same building as The Food Market.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="838" data-start="760"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&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 Withum 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=5373</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Howard County Candidates Forum 5/18/2026 4:00 PM - 5/18/2026 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2 data-end="245" data-section-id="jsd57h" data-start="200"&gt;Howard County Executive Candidates Forum&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="296" data-start="246"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="296" data-start="246"&gt;Who Will Lead Howard County&amp;rsquo;s Economic Future?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="700" data-start="298"&gt;Join the Central Maryland Chamber on &lt;strong data-end="369" data-start="335"&gt;May 18 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; for an important public forum featuring candidates for Howard County Executive and County Council. This is your opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to lead one of Maryland&amp;rsquo;s most influential counties and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most to business, economic growth, and community competitiveness.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="785" data-start="702"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="718" data-start="705"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="721" data-start="718" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="785" data-start="721"&gt;10420 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 500, Columbia, MD 21044&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1078" data-start="787"&gt;Howard County stands at a critical moment. Business owners, professionals, and residents deserve to understand which candidates are prepared to strengthen the local economy, support responsible growth, improve infrastructure, develop talent, and create a climate where businesses can thrive.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1157" data-start="1080"&gt;Attendees will hear candidates address key pro-business priorities including:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-end="1379" data-start="1159"&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1200" data-section-id="n495f5" data-start="1159"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1200" data-start="1161"&gt;Economic development and job creation&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1241" data-section-id="13tevla" data-start="1201"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1241" data-start="1203"&gt;Taxes and the cost of doing business&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1267" data-section-id="r9wobr" data-start="1242"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1267" data-start="1244"&gt;Workforce development&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1298" data-section-id="1qv7fdx" data-start="1268"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1298" data-start="1270"&gt;Housing and infrastructure&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1333" data-section-id="9h9912" data-start="1299"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1333" data-start="1301"&gt;Public safety and smart growth&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1379" data-section-id="1buh9ui" data-start="1334"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1379" data-start="1336"&gt;Howard County&amp;rsquo;s long-term competitiveness&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1571" data-start="1381"&gt;This forum is designed to help voters and business leaders make informed decisions before the election and better understand which candidate is best positioned to move Howard County forward.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-end="1593" data-section-id="1h73buo" data-start="1573"&gt;Forum Schedule&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1687" data-start="1594"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1638" data-start="1594"&gt;4:00 PM &amp;ndash; 5:00 PM | County Council Updates&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1641" data-start="1638" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="1687" data-start="1641"&gt;5:00 PM &amp;ndash; 6:00 PM | County Executive Forum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1831" data-start="1689"&gt;Whether you own a business, lead an organization, or simply care about Howard County&amp;rsquo;s future, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-end="1919" data-section-id="umg20e" data-start="1833"&gt;Register today and be part of the discussion shaping Howard County&amp;rsquo;s next chapter.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information, please contact Dewan Clayborn dewan@centralmarylandchamber.org.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5380</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:38:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Legislative Recap Breakfast  5/19/2026 8:30 AM - 5/19/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;h2 data-end="163" data-section-id="19xuw08" data-start="129"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="163" data-start="132"&gt;Legislative Recap Breakfast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h3 data-end="209" data-section-id="xa9dgk" data-start="164"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="209" data-start="168"&gt;Private Briefing for Business Leaders&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-end="284" data-start="211"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="284" data-start="211"&gt;The landscape has shifted. The most informed leaders will move first.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="460" data-start="286"&gt;Join an invitation-worthy gathering of executives, policymakers, and influential voices for a curated &lt;strong data-end="419" data-start="388"&gt;Legislative Recap Breakfast&lt;/strong&gt; designed for those who lead, not follow.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="502" data-start="462"&gt;This is where insight becomes advantage.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr data-end="507" data-start="504" /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="546" data-section-id="wfuvst" data-start="509"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="546" data-start="512"&gt;An Executive-Level Perspective&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="682" data-start="548"&gt;The latest legislative session has produced decisions that will quietly, yet significantly, influence the trajectory of your business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="799" data-start="684"&gt;From cost structures to compliance, workforce dynamics to growth strategy&amp;hellip; the implications are real and immediate.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="913" data-start="801"&gt;This private briefing offers what most will not have:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="913" data-start="855"&gt;early clarity, direct access, and strategic foresight.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr data-end="918" data-start="915" /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="961" data-section-id="p3z1v0" data-start="920"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="961" data-start="923"&gt;What Distinguishes This Experience&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul data-end="1228" data-start="963"&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1040" data-section-id="lcahvo" data-start="963"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="987" data-start="965"&gt;Unfiltered insight&lt;/strong&gt; from lawmakers and senior officials shaping policy&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1106" data-section-id="19p7qes" data-start="1041"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1075" data-start="1043"&gt;Concise, high-level analysis&lt;/strong&gt; tailored for decision-makers&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1167" data-section-id="nnvu7w" data-start="1107"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1127" data-start="1109"&gt;A curated room&lt;/strong&gt; of executives and influential leaders&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1228" data-section-id="1mu9vv0" data-start="1168"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1193" data-start="1170"&gt;Meaningful dialogue&lt;/strong&gt; beyond headlines and speculation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1288" data-start="1230"&gt;This is not a crowded event.&lt;br data-end="1261" data-start="1258" /&gt;
It is a &lt;strong data-end="1288" data-start="1269"&gt;strategic room.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr data-end="1293" data-start="1290" /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1317" data-section-id="1239uq8" data-start="1295"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1317" data-start="1298"&gt;Featured Voices&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1387" data-start="1319"&gt;Engage with leaders at the center of policy and advocacy, including:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-end="1505" data-start="1388"&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1416" data-section-id="1m5px00" data-start="1388"&gt;Senior state legislators&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1446" data-section-id="1siei4f" data-start="1417"&gt;Administration leadership&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="1505" data-section-id="1pa96q2" data-start="1447"&gt;National business representation from the U.S. Chamber&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;hr data-end="1510" data-start="1507" /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1532" data-section-id="4gi06j" data-start="1512"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1532" data-start="1515"&gt;Event Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1580" data-start="1534"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1544" data-start="1534"&gt;May 19&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1547" data-start="1544" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="1568" data-start="1547"&gt;8:30 &amp;ndash; 10:00 a.m.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1571" data-start="1568" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="1580" data-start="1571"&gt;Fello&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr data-end="1585" data-start="1582" /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1611" data-section-id="1eltg2a" data-start="1587"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1611" data-start="1590"&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1710" data-start="1613"&gt;Executives. Owners. Investors.&lt;br data-end="1646" data-start="1643" /&gt;
Leaders responsible for growth, risk, and long-term positioning.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr data-end="1715" data-start="1712" /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1744" data-section-id="shlsho" data-start="1717"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1744" data-start="1720"&gt;A Strategic Decision&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1817" data-start="1746"&gt;The difference between reacting and leading often comes down to access.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1925" data-start="1819"&gt;Those in the room will leave with a sharper understanding of what&amp;rsquo;s ahead and how to position accordingly.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr data-end="1930" data-start="1927" /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1956" data-section-id="v4aw1j" data-start="1932"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1956" data-start="1935"&gt;Reserve Your Seat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2045" data-start="1958"&gt;Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of conversation and access.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2076" data-start="2047"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="2076" data-start="2050"&gt;Secure your seat today&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5382</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Member Breakfast 5/20/2026 8:30 AM - 5/20/2026 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;

&lt;p aria-hidden="true"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&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=5278</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:28:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anne Arundel County Candidate Forum 5/27/2026 4:00 PM - 5/27/2026 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1 data-end="228" data-section-id="tuv8e" data-start="191"&gt;Anne Arundel&amp;nbsp; 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 Anne Arundel 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;strong data-end="331" data-start="321"&gt;May 27&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;for an important public forum featuring candidates for &lt;strong data-end="415" data-start="387"&gt;Anne Arundel Council&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong data-end="450" data-start="420"&gt;Anne Arundel County Executive&lt;/strong&gt; as they discuss the issues that matter most to businesses, employers, and residents across Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundels County&amp;rsquo;s competitiveness for years to come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Multi-Chamber Anne Arundel County Candidate Forum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;May 27 | 4:00 PM &amp;ndash; 6:00 PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&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="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Firemark Building&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;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;8684 Veterans Hwy - 4th floor&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;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Millersville, MD 21108&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&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 | Anne Arundel County Council Forum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="933" data-start="930" /&gt;
Candidates for Anne Arundel 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 | Ane Arundel County Executive Forum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1251" data-start="1248" /&gt;
Candidates for Anne Arundel 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;Anne Arundel 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=5384</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:07:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Networking For Success with Thomas Ellis 5/28/2026 9:00 AM - 5/28/2026 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=5367</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:31:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turning Conversations into Contracts:  Sales Mastery for Small Business Growth 5/28/2026 10:30 AM - 5/28/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Join us on May 28th 2026, from 10:30am&amp;ndash;12pm&amp;nbsp;if you&amp;rsquo;re ready to stop leaving deals on the table and start closing with confidence! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll learn how to sharpen your sales techniques, run more effective conversations, and confidently move prospects toward a decision. You will also walk away with practical strategies you can immediately apply to increase your close rate, win more business, and create consistent, sustainable growth. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;TAKEAWAYS:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Master the structure of a high-converting first sales meeting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Uncover the key issues driving your buyer&amp;#39;s decisions. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Gain techniques to confidently close for next steps and future meetings.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;font face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Attendees can join either &lt;strong&gt;in-person or virtually&lt;/strong&gt; for this session! Register today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5362</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:41:49 GMT</pubDate></item><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;

&lt;p aria-hidden="true"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&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;
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