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March 29, 2024

Solidarity with Baltimore in the Wake of the

Francis Scott Key Bridge Tragedy

The hearts of the Central Maryland Chamber business community ache alongside our friends in other chambers in our state in the aftermath of the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and all those impacted by this heartbreaking event.

We commend the bravery and swift action of the first responders who are working tirelessly to locate survivors and secure the scene.

As our state begins the long road to recovery, we stand in solidarity with our neighbors, businesses, and state leaders. In times of crisis, our communities come together. Though miles apart, we stand with the region in this moment of profound loss and challenge.

The Central Maryland Chamber will continue to support our business community during the rebuilding process and overcome this tragedy.

Our inboxes remain open and we stand ready to support those impacted in any way we can as we navigate this challenging period.

We stand united and our hearts go out to all those affected.

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Central Maryland Chamber Awards Gala

Registration Closes Soon!

The Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) announced that it will be hosting it's Awards Gala on April 15th, 2024, at Live! Casino & Hotel beginning at 6:00 p.m.!

The event is being presented by Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.

The CMC Awards Gala is THE feel-good event of the year, a salute to the outstanding accomplishments of the Central Maryland Region's most dedicated civil servants and chamber members/ volunteers. The seated dinner and reception honors the noteworthy contributions and service of individuals who make our community a better place by dedicating their passion to helping others. The event will also celebrate our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees- the companies and volunteers who partner with us to be the voice of business, create jobs, and help our members thrive.

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Upcoming Central Maryland Chamber Events

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Costa Del Sol Travel Info Session

April 3rd | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.| Virtual

Business Builder Breakfast

April 4th | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.| Oscar's Alehouse

Membership 101

April 11th | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.| Virtual

Post-Session Update

April 16th | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.| Virtual

Upcoming Events

Future of Fort Meade Gallery

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Caps on Lawsuit Damages Threatens Maryland Jobs, Raises Costs for Residents

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) voice strong opposition to Senate Bill 538, legislation that aims to drastically increase the cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Maryland.

The current $935,000 cap, which already ranks among the highest in the nation and automatically increases each year for inflation, has provided a reasonable path to compensation for 35 years while limiting unpredictable awards that could devastate local employers. SB 538 seeks a 90 percent increase, hiking the cap to $1.75 million while also raising the annual escalator adjustment from $15,000 to $20,000.

The long-term impacts of this damaging legislation could include:

Inevitable cost hikes for Maryland’s residents and business community.
Higher liability risks would result in spikes in insurance rates, forcing companies to raise prices, cut costs like employee wages and benefits, or potentially move out of state altogether.
Larger payouts in lawsuits, which increases the risk for insurance companies, would result in a riskier insurance pool and will lead insurance companies to raise premiums, passing the additional costs onto Maryland policyholders.

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