Maryland leaders hailed the state as a “cyber capital” of the world Wednesday at the Cyber Maryland 2017 conference while acknowledging that the state has to do more to capitalize on the companies and agencies that represent the burgeoning industry. ...

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While Maryland implements the next incremental increase in the statewide minimum wage Saturday, business leaders remain wary of its effects and discussion of a $15 minimum wage. The state’s minimum wage will increase from $8.75 to $9.25 an hour as ...

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After a nationwide search that took place over six months, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce in May named Christine Ross its next president and CEO. After just eight days on the job, Ross talked to The Daily Record about her ...

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The Maryland Chamber of Commerce announced today that Christine Ross will serve as its next president and CEO. Ross is currently in charge of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce in Florida, and she also runs that region’s economic ...

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Despite passage of a new tax credit and the defeat of a much-feared bill requiring paid sick leave, Maryland’s business community ended this year’s General Assembly session without many clear victories or defeats. “Overall, it was a mixed bag,” said ...

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The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is in full gear in preparation for the upcoming legislative session, with an eye on paid sick leave and retirement mandate proposals that are due to get another shot in Annapolis next year . The ...

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The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for next month’s the legislative session despite a sudden leadership change. President Brien Poffenberger resigned last week, and former chamber president Kathleen Snyder, who retired last year, will become interim president starting ...

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A statewide effort to require paid sick leave for employees will be back on the table next month when advocates of the bill sit down with opponents in an attempt to craft consensus legislation that has a chance for passage ...

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The tone of the debate is similar to that which accompanied last year's effort to increase the minimum wage in the state.

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The new president and CEO of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce brings western Maryland background.

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