Events

February Government Matters Committee

Wed Feb 10 @08:30AM - 09:30AM

February Environmental Committee

Wed Feb 17 @08:30AM - 09:30AM

February Business Roundtable

Thu Feb 18 @07:30AM - 09:00AM

February Business Networking Breakfast

Wed Feb 24 @07:30AM - 09:30AM

February Economic Development Committee

Thu 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

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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.

  • 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