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January 19, 2024

Press Release: CEO Resigning

From: Shay Cook, Board Chairman

It is with a sense of gratitude that I inform the Central Maryland Chamber membership that Kristi Simon has decided to explore another opportunity and will be departing her role as President and CEO of the Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) as of February 9, 2024.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I express our gratitude to Kristi for her exceptional contributions during her four-year tenure. Through her effective leadership and strong ties with our Board and membership, we have made significant progress and I’m confident that our success will continue.

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Chamber Testimonial

"Since our first conversation with Kristi and Kim, we have been very impressed with the number of ways to get plugged in with the Central Maryland Chamber. From committees to educational events, you can learn something new while connecting other professionals in our community. Thanks to the CMC staff and members for helping us feel so welcome. "

-Hope Campbell

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Upcoming Central Maryland Chamber Events

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Cup of Joe with the CEO

January 24th | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.| CMC Office, Odenton

Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast

February 6th | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.| Bonefish Grill

CMC Is Traveling to SPAIN!! | Costa Del Sol

Special Offer Still Available!

Discover & Explore Costa Del Sol

Departing October 18, 2024

$3,199 PER PERSON*

*If deposited by April 18th

Deposit amount: $450

9-DAY JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS:

Round trip scheduled airfare from Baltimore
Round trip transfers between airports and hotels
Personal airport VIP greeting and check-in service
Pre-departure orientation and travel documents
7 nights First Class Accommodations
Includes breakfast daily and 5 dinners
Discovery Program Guide
Full day tour of Granada
Tour of Malaga, Ronda & Mijas

This trip is open TO ALL! CMC Membership NOT required.

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Tech companies like Google and Meta made cuts to DEI programs in 2023 after big promises in prior years

After vocal commitments following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, DEI programs in the tech industry are in broad retreat.
Some companies have laid off DEI staffers and leaders of diverse employee resource groups, downsized learning and development programs, and cut budgets for external DEI groups by as much as 90% in 2023, sources told CNBC.
The cuts come as the tech industry doubles down on artificial intelligence. With fewer diverse voices represented in AI development, the resulting products could be less accurate or more harmful to users.