Events
February Government Matters CommitteeWed Feb 10 @08:30AM - 09:30AM |
February Environmental CommitteeWed Feb 17 @08:30AM - 09:30AM |
February Business RoundtableThu Feb 18 @07:30AM - 09:00AM |
February Business Networking BreakfastWed Feb 24 @07:30AM - 09:30AM |
February Economic Development CommitteeThu Feb 25 @08:00AM - 09:30AM |
Advocacy
Follow the 2010 Maryland General Assembly Session, as well as legislation before the Anne Arundel County Council and the Annapolis City Council.
Chamber's 2010 Legislative Agenda ... click here
Chamber Positions ...
On legislation before the Maryland General Assembly, Anne Arundel County Council, and Annapolis City Council ... click here
Legislator Bills ...
Review legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Anne Arundel County Delegates and Senators to the Maryland General Assembly ... click here
Bob Burdon's Column - Unemployment insurance fund poses challenge
A potentially contentious issue may arise in this year's General Assembly when our state legislators convene in Annapolis this month. Read more ...
Tax Cuts Might Accomplish What Spending Hasn’t
When devising its fiscal package, the Obama administration relied on conventional economic models based in part on ideas of John Maynard Keynes. Keynesian theory says that government spending is more potent than tax policy for jump-starting a stalled economy. But various recent studies suggest that conventional wisdom is backward. Read more ...
Where is the Recovery Act Money Going in Maryland?
To find out where the Recovery Act money is going in Maryland and who is getting it ... Click here
News Digest
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FEB 8, 2010
Storm Warnings posted: Another 10 to 20 inches due
The National Weather Service has posted Winter Storm Warnings for all of Maryland west of the Chesapeake Bay, calling for 10 to 20 inches of new snow by Wednesday evening. Read more ...
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FEB 8, 2010
Conway rules out end to wine-shipment ban
Sen. Joan Carter Conway, a Baltimore Democrat and chairwoman of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, said she has too many concerns to bring the bill up for a vote, though six of the nine committee members are co-sponsors. Read more ...
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FEB 8, 2010
Winter storm watch for Tuesday
The Capital - A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. Five or more inches of snow are possible. Temperatures will be near freezing Tuesday afternoon and will drop into the mid to upper 20s Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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FEB 8, 2010
Mayor: City layoffs imminent to trim budget gap
The Capital - Facing a $9 million budget shortfall, Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen said he will have to lay off employees, a move that won't only affect the people who lose their jobs but anyone who lives, works or plays in the city. Read more ...
Economic Indicators
Below are links to resources that can help you develop business strategies, monitor current economic trends, and inform you on the state of the economy.
Fed Reports Modest Gains in Economy
The economy continues to show weak and sluggish signs of renewal, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, as banks wrestle with lackluster demand for loans and commercial real estate markets deteriorate. Read more ...
New Consensus Sees Stimulus Package as Worthy Step
In interviews, a broad range of economists said the White House and Congress were right to structure the package as a mix of tax cuts and spending, rather than just tax cuts as Republicans prefer or just spending as many Democrats do. Read more ...
Federal Reserve Monthly Snapshot - Maryland
To view the report ... Click here
Anne Arundel County Snapshot
To view the most recent report ... Click here
For more Economic Indicators ... Click here
Small Business Resources
Below are links to quality websites that provide helpful information to small business owners, managers, and their employees.
Even in Recession, Some Small Businesses Grow
Many small businesses have found themselves treading water, at best, during the recession. But, that is not true for everyone. In fact, a significant minority of resilient companies have been able to do the seemingly impossible and increase revenue in these troubled times. Read more ...
Some Rediscover the Benefits of Business Travel
When the economy collapsed last fall, many companies had to make some quick decisions about travel, typically one of the first areas they trim when finances are tight. Should they cut back as most of their competitors were, continue business as usual or spend even more to get a leg up? Read more ...
How to Cut Credit-Card Fees
The cost of accepting credit cards is a sore point for merchants. As Washington mulls regulation, here's some advice on negotiating lower rates now. Read more ...
Time for a business tune-up?
SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business) is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. It is a group of both working and retired executives and business owners who donate their time and expertise as business counselors. Annapolis Chapter of SCORE ... Click here
For More Small Business Resources ... Click here
