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2008 Business Philanthropy Awards
2008-05-21 16:39:00
The Maryland Chamber is seeking nominees for the 2008 Maryland Business Philanthropy Awards . We present the awards each year in partnership with the Baltimore Business Journal. Nominate your business or another deserving business today. Maryland Chamber member businesses contribute millions of dollars and tens of thousands of man-hours to worthy causes each year. We’re looking for outstanding examples of business philanthropy and volunteerism from companies of all sizes. Nominations must be received by 4 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2008. The nominations will be judged by a panel of business and community leaders. All nominees will be recognized, and the winners will be announced, during the Maryland Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Monday, November 3, 2008, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. For more information and a nomination form, click here.

Maryland Chamber Launches Environmental Task Force
2008-05-16 15:37:00
The Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors has launched a board-level task force to research and evaluate environmental issues and promote more balanced environmental policy. There was a lot of debate on environmental and energy related issued during the 2008 General Assembly session. Issues like global warming and greenhouse gas reduction, Maryland’s looming energy, and more were debated last year and will be back in 2009. The Chamber’s new task for with meet during the interim (May thru September), to develop a proactive plan to encourage balanced environmental policy that addresses environmental concerns while maintaining the interests of the business community. Terry Neimeyer, the Maryland Chamber’s Immediate Past Chairman and Chairman/CEO of KCI Technologies, will chair this eight member task force, which will also include five ad hoc members, including the leadership of the Maryland Chamber’s Environmental Committee. The task force will review ...
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Health Care Links for 5/16/08
2008-05-16 15:02:00
Here are some health care related links I came across this week: What’s Going on in Maryland As a state panel on health care quality and costs meets for the first time today, the Gazette of Politics & Business published a nice overview of where things stand in today’s paper. U.S. Chamber Perspective Earlier this week, U.S. Chamber President & CEO Tom Donohue gave a remarks during the Emergency Department Practice Management Association’s Solutions Summit. He posted an overview of his talk on the ChamberPost Blog. Viewpoints: The Health Care Debate A new section of the Kaiser Family Foundation’s health08.org website features interviews with leaders of organizations representing health care providers, insurers, policymakers, employers, labor unions and consumers sharing their views on shortcomings in the nation’s health care system and how it could be improved. National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO John Engler discusses th...
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Learn Online Marketing Basics
2008-05-15 16:22:00
The Maryland Chamber is pleased to announce that Matt Myers, Vice President & General Manager of Internet Strategy Group, will be the keynote speaker during the Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon, which will be held on June 6 at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel. Myers will discuss online and email marketing best practices and how to integrate online marketing strategies into your overall marketing plan. Learn to increase sales, grow your customer base, and make your company visible on the Web. I attended one of Matt’s talks last year and found it very informative and useful. I left with a couple ideas I could put right to work here at the Chamber. Myers has more than 12 years experience in the Internet marketing sector, and he volunteers his time on the Chamber’s Marketing Committee. For more information, or to register, contact Gail Lemke at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or glemke@mdchamber.org. Register online at www.mdchamber.org/june6.
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Chamber Names New Board Members
2008-05-13 22:31:00
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors appointed new board members during its April meeting. New Board members include: Brad Barker of Dillon Development Partners, representing the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber Darlene Breck of Southern Maryland Business Centers, representing the Charles County Chamber Mark Edward, CPA, FCA of BDO Seidman, LLP Jacob S. Frenkel, Esq. of Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,Pordy & Ecker, P.A. Del Karfonta of The Columbia Bank, representing the Howard County Chamber Frank Kelly of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc., representing the Baltimore County Chamber Pam Klahr, CCE of the Howard County Chamber, representing the Maryland Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Eugene T. Lauer of Meridian Ventures, Inc. David Libdan of Applied Resources and Knowledge, LLC, representing the Carroll County Chamber Thomas E. Lynch, III of Miles & Stockbridge, representing the Frederick County Chamber Carla McGill of Hargrove, Inc. L. Nas...
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Outgoing Board Members Recognized
2008-05-13 22:21:00
During our recent Annual Members hip Meeting, the Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors recognized retiring board members for their dedicated service to the Chamber. These outgoing board members included: Laura Borgerding of Bank of America Bill Couper of Bank of America Tom Davis of the Brickman Group Mark Friis of Rodgers Consulting, Inc. Tony Gross of Coldwell Banker Commercial Tom Kelley of Deloitte Ed Lough of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Jim Mannarino of The Gazette Newspapers Rick Martinez of Project Enhancement Corporation Jim Nesbitt of BDO Seidman, LLP Dick Pettingill of Dick Pettingill, Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, Inc Paul Skalny of Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC Bill Scarafia of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce

Reznick Group Wins 2008 Governor's Volunteer Service Award
2008-05-08 19:44:00
Congratulations to Reznick Group , P.C. for winning the 2008 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in the “Business Group” category. Baltimore office Principal, and Maryland Chamber Board Member, Bill Riley was on hand to accept the award from Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, during an awards ceremony held last month. “It is a great honor to be recognized by Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown for our charitable efforts, which are such an integral part of who we are and what we do. This couldn’t have happened without the combined determination and efforts of everyone in Reznick Group’s Baltimore office, for which I am deeply appreciative,” Riley said. The award comes just months after the Reznick Group won the 2007 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award for civic leadership and outstanding community service. Reznick Group’s Baltimore office was recognized for its many volunteer projects, including Community Servi...
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Small Business of the Year Finalists Announced
2008-05-05 17:20:00
The Maryland Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2008 Small Business of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced during the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon on June 6, at the Hilton BWI Airport Hotel. This year’s finalists are: 1-5 Employees All-Pro Placement Service, Inc., supported by the Baltimore County Chamber impactHR, LLC, supported by the Maryland Chamber Murray Financial Group, Inc., supported by the Frederick County Chamber 6-50 Employees Choptank Transport, supported by the Maryland Chamber Talon Construction, Inc., supported by the Frederick County Chamber Vyalex Management Solutions, Inc., supported by Leadership Howard 51-200 Employees MEDEX Global Group, Inc., supported by the World Trade Center Institute Offit Kurman, P.A., supported by the Howard County Chamber Specialized Engineering, Supported by the Frederick County Chamber Partner in Business Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, supported by the Mar...
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Maryland Chamber of Commerce Supports Slots Referendum
2008-04-30 01:53:00
[Photo: Maryland Chamber Chairman Betty Buck, President of Buck Distributing Co., Inc.; Chamber President/CEO Kathy Snyder, CCE; and James W. Dyke, Jr., Esq., a Partner with McGuire Woods, LLP and member of the Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors] The Maryland Chamber held a press conference today to announce that we support passage of the November slots referendum. Since 2002, the Maryland Chamber has supported carefully regulated slot machines in limited locations to fund public education. Marylanders are spending hundreds of millions of dollars each year on this form of entertainment outside the State. The Maryland Chamber believes that we should keep this money at home to help fund public education. We’ve joined together with the Maryland State Teachers Association and the Maryland Association of Counties as part of the For Maryland, For Our Future campaign to support passage of the referendum. Passing the slots referendum will help stabilize Maryland’s...
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Exceptional Companies Wanted
2008-04-23 23:57:00
The Gazette of Politics & Business is organizing a recognition program and event to honor the 53 most exceptional businesses in the State of Maryland. If you think your company fits the bill, I encourage you to apply online. The Gazette is looking for companies that: Have experienced exceptional growth in the last three years. Engage in community service activities. Have programs that encourage a positive work environment. Produce innovative products, services, marketing and sales approaches. The winners will receive an award plaque, recognition at the June 26 event at the Bethesda Doubletree Hotel, a company profile in the Gazette’s P&B Exceptional 53 special section, and the use of the P&B 53 logo on future marketing efforts. Eligibility: Businesses must be located or headquartered in the State of Maryland. Public and private companies may enter — businesses, universities, hospitals and health care systems, etc. Must be in business a minimum of...
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MD Business Hall of Fame Videos
2008-04-23 20:14:00
[Photo by Professional Image: (L to R) Maryland Chamber President & CEO Kathy Snyder; 2008 Business Hall of Fame inductees Karen H. Oertel , President, W.H. Harris Seafood Inc. and Harris Crab House; John J. Oliver Jr. (Jake), Publisher & CEO, The Afro American Newspapers; Linda Gooden, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services; and Maryland Chamber Chairman Betty Buck, President of Buck Distributing Co., Inc.] The Maryland Chamber of Commerce inducted three outstanding business leaders into the Maryland Business Hall of Fame last night, during our Annual Membership Meeting and Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. More than 500 business leaders came together at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore to help us to honor this years inductees. Learn more about this year’s inductees by watching the following videos. Special thanks to Comcast for producing the videos for us: Linda Gooden Executive Vice President Lockheed Martin Informatio...
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Chamber Celebrates 40 Years
2008-04-22 15:11:00
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce will celebrate our 40th Anniversary tonight during the Annual Membership Meeting and Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. Here is a list of founding Maryland Chamber members who have been with the organization for all 40 years: Allegheny Energy Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce Bank of America Black & Decker Corporation Carroll County Chamber of Commerce CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services of MD Constellation Energy Delmarva Power Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Exxon Mobile Corporation Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Greater Baltimore Committee Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Greater Washington Board of Trade Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce Howard County Chamber of Commerce Jamison Door Company Kent County Chamber of Commerce LaFarge North America Inc. Lockheed Martin Corporation Marriott International, Inc. Maryland Highway Contractors Association Maryland Hospital Association, Inc. McCormick & Co., ...
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June 6: Small Business of the Years Awards Luncheon
2008-04-21 20:55:00
The Maryland Chamber will hold our Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon on June 6 at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel. Register today to help us celebrate the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of Maryland’s small business community. The event will kick off at 11 a.m. with a networking reception and small business trade show. The awards luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. Awards will be presented to three small businesses and one non-profit partner in business (here are the nominees). Finalists in each category will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the luncheon. The event is being sponsored by Verizon Wireless. Registration is $65 for Maryland Chamber members and event partner members. Nonmembers pay $90. For more information, or to register, click here or contact Gail Lemke at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or glemke@mdchamber.org. Sponsorship and trade show opportunities are available (pdf). Take advantage of this opportunit...
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Chamber Urges Governor O'Malley to Veto the Flexible Leave Act
2008-04-18 15:01:00
Maryland Chamber President & CEO Kathy Snyder sent a letter to Governor Martin O’Malley yesterday urging him to veto HB 40, the Flexible Leave Act. The General Assembly passed the bill, which will require employers of 15 or more employees, who provide paid leave, to allow their employees to use their leave (sick, vacation or compensatory time) for the illness of a child, spouse or parent. Employees who earn more than one type of leave with pay may elect the type and amount of leave with pay to be used. The Maryland Chamber opposes this bill because it is an unnecessary government intrusion into the employer-employee relationship that undermines employment policies. Take Action: Click here to learn more and to contact the governor to urge him to veto the bill.
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Small Employer Wellness Regulations Published
2008-04-17 16:10:00
Regulations were published last week that will implement the wellness component of health care initiatives passed as Senate Bill 6 of the 2007 special session of the General Assembly. Two parts of that law deal with wellness programs: (1) Requiring prominent health insurance carriers to offer wellness benefits in the small group market; and (2) Requiring small employers (2 - 9 employees) to offer a wellness benefit as a prerequisite to receiving a state subsidy through the Small Employer Health Benefit Plan Premium Subsidy Program. See a copy of the regulations here. Comments will be accepted on the regulations through May 12, 2008. Comments may be sent to Rex Cowdry, M.D., Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission, 4160 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. Call (410) 764-3460, email rcowdry@mhcc.state.md.us, or fax (410) 358-8811. Contact Ron Wineholt for further information at rwineholt@mdchamber.org.
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Legislation Would Moderate Onerous Corporate Reporting Requirements
2008-02-07 19:09:00
During the November 2007 special session, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation creating the Maryland Business Tax Reform Commission. The Commission will review and evaluate the state’s current business tax structure and make recommendations for changes. Policies to be studied include mandatory unitary combined reporting, gross receipts taxes, value added taxes, alternative minimum taxes, and more. While the Maryland Chamber was pleased the study arose as an alternative to mandatory unitary combined reporting, the legislation as drafted goes beyond what the government needs to do further analysis. As part of the study, the legislation imposes extensive new reporting requirements on corporations. No other state imposes reporting requirements that are this extensive. The Maryland Chamber strongly supports legislation, SB 444/HB 664, which would reduce the most onerous and unnecessary aspects of the reporting requirements, while still enabling the commission to gathe...
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House Tech Tax Hearing Scheduled for March 12
2008-02-07 19:01:00
The House Ways & Means Committee will hear the computer service sales tax bills on Wednesday, March 12 at 1 p.m. Mark you calendars. No word on a Senate hearing date yet. Needless to say, we will need a huge business presence in Annapolis for the hearings. For the latest on the effort to repeal the computer services sales tax, check out this story from today’s Daily record. We’ll keep you updated.
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Compare the Presidential Candidates on Business Issues
2008-02-06 21:04:00
With Maryland’s primary less than a week away, here is a U.S. Chamber breakdown of where the presidential candidates stand on important business issues. The information reflects the candidates’ voting records in Congress as well as what they have said in the presidential debates, during speeches, and on their Web sites as of December 15. The information provided does not cover the candidates’ entire policy proposals for each of the selected issues. For more information, visit the candidates’ Web sites. Only candidates with double-digit support in at least one national voter poll are profiled.
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Are You Maryland's Small Business of the Year?
2008-02-01 14:52:00
The search is on. We’re looking for Maryland’s top small businesses. The Maryland Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Awards program recognizes the dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Maryland’s small business community. Nominate your business, or another deserving business, today. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, March 28. Nominations are being accepted in five categories: Small Business of the Year (1-5 Employees) Small Business of the Year (6-50 Employees) Small Business of the Year (51-200 Employees) Non-Profit Partner in Business Award Large Company Partner in Business Award The finalists and winners will be recognized during the Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 6 at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport. Nominees must be a member of the state or a local chamber of commerce, have a permanent business location with employee(s) in Maryland, and have been in operation for a minimum of two ye...

Bills Would Enforce State Fraud Statutes with Bounty Hunting Trial Lawyers
2008-01-31 02:14:00
Maryland Chamber Vice President Ron Wineholt testified today in opposition to SB 215 and HB 292, two bills that would establish additional penalties for the filing of a false claim for state benefits and contracts. The bills would also authorize a person to file suit on behalf of the state for an alleged false claim for state benefits and contracts and recover up to 30 percent of the proceeds of the suit, plus attorney fees and costs. The Maryland Chamber believes that Maryland should directly prosecute any person who defrauds the state under a benefit program or contract. However, we believe it is inappropriate for the state to create a new private cause of action for the enforcement of state fraud statutes. This type of system will lead to needless litigation and harassment of government contractors by overzealous trial lawyers. For the past 30 years, Maryland has effectively enforced the fraud statutes through the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Office of the Attorney Genera...
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Maryland Chamber Seeking Board Nominations
2008-01-30 15:57:00
The Maryland Chamber is seeking nominations to its board of directors. Members in good standing who are interested in serving on the Maryland Chamber’s Board can send letters of interest, along with a bio, to Maryland Chamber President/CEO Kathy Snyder, 60 West Street, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD 21401. The deadline for nominations is February 8. The Nominating Committee is chaired by Terry Neimeyer, Chairman and CEO of KCI Technologies. Other committee members include Betty Buck, President of Buck Distributing Company, Inc.; Joe Slater, President & CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative; Bill Riley, Managing Principal of the Reznick Group; Laurie Freeman, a Partner with Opus 8; Kevin Manning, President of Villa Julie College; Michael Rogers, Vice President, Community & Public Affairs of MedStar Health; and Roberta Sims, Vice President, Corporate Relations of Washington Gas.
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Computer Services Sales Tax Bills
2008-01-30 00:07:00
So far, lawmakers have introduced 11 bills to repeal or alter the computer services sales tax passed during the special session. We just posted a special page on our website where we will be tracking all legislation that addresses this priority issue. You can browse the bills here. There are no hearing dates yet. We are currently focused on ensuring that legislators are hearing from constituents who would be negatively impacted by this tax. If you have not yet contacted your legislators, please do so now. If you are looking for more information, visit www.FightTheTechTax.com. Be sure to check out the FAQ.
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February 19: Maryland Bioscience in the 21st Century?
2008-01-29 23:53:00
Join some of Maryland ’s top bioscience, business and venture capital experts to discuss the future of the bioscience industry in the Old Line State. The MD Biz/Bio Program was established to build “bridges of understanding” between key sectors to establish and maintain a healthy environment for building and sustaining local and regional bioscience clusters. To do this, a series of Biz/Bio forums are organized, highlighting both positive and negative actions that impact the promotion and development of a strong bioscience presence. Attend this year’s event on February 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Westin Annapolis hotel. There is no charge, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today. Visit www.mdbizbio.org.
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February 13: How to Succeed After SBA 8(a)
2008-01-25 03:18:00
The Maryland Chamber’s Business Development Council will host its first small business event of the year on Wednesday, February 13 at 8 a.m., at the Greenbelt Marriott Hotel. Henry Gilford, CEO of Gilford Corporation, will share his experiences and outline the good, the bad, and the ugly of how to succeed after the SBA 8(a) program. Register today to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the SBA’s 2003 Small Business Person of the Year for the Washington metropolitan area. In 1994 Gilford Corporation received certification in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. This certification enabled Gilford to grow, develop and establish an impressive track record as a general contracting firm. Event partners include Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce, African American Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Minority Building Industry Association. Registration is $45 for Maryland Chamber and event partn...

Majority of Delegates Call for Repeal of Computer Services Sales Tax
2008-01-23 15:19:00
Seventy-two of the 141 members of the Maryland House of Delegates have signed on as co-sponsors of a bill that would repeal the computer services sales tax enacted during the legislature’s November 2007 special session. “The Maryland Chamber thanks the 72 Delegates who signed on as co-sponsors of HB 196,” said Maryland Chamber President & CEO Kathy Snyder. “A majority of Maryland Delegates have concluded that the computer services sales tax is a bad idea. They recognize the negative impact the tax would have on Maryland’s economic development goal of maintaining a high-tech knowledge economy and workforce.” The following delegates are co-sponsors of HB 196: Delegates Pendergrass, F. Turner, Guzzone, Ali, Aumann, Barkley, Bartlett, Bates, Beidle, Beitzel, Bromwell, G. Clagett, Costa, DeBoy, Dumais, Dwyer, Eckardt, Elliott, Elmore, Feldman, Frank, George, Gutierrez, Haddaway, Harrison, Hecht, Hucker, James, Jennings, Kach, Kelly, King, Kipke...
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New Corporate Reporting Requirements
2008-01-18 14:44:00
Legislation was passed during the November 2007 special session to create the Maryland Business Tax Reform Commission. The Commission will review and evaluate the state’s current business tax structure and make recommendations for changes. Policies to be studied include mandatory unitary combined reporting, gross receipts taxes, value added taxes, alternative minimum taxes, and more. As part of the study, the legislation imposes extensive new reporting requirements on corporations as part of their corporate tax return or for publicly traded companies with any minimal business activity in Maryland, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2005. While the Maryland Chamber was pleased the study arose as an alternative to adopting the combined reporting method for corporate income tax returns, the legislation as drafted goes beyond what the government needs to do further analysis. The new requirements will put huge burdens on businesses in terms of the time an...
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Fight the Tech Tax
2008-01-10 19:44:00
Together with the Tech Council of Maryland and many other local chambers, business organizations and companies throughout the state, we are launching a coalition to repeal the tax, which is set to take effect July 1. Visit the coalition website at www.Fight TheTechTax.com. We oppose the computer services sales tax because it will stifle economic development and damage Maryland’s competitiveness. Innovative technologies fuel business growth and job creation. Regardless of company size or industry sector, Maryland businesses rely on computer services to compete. Imposing a 6 percent sales tax on computer services like web design, network maintenance and custom programming is bad public policy. For more information or to contact your legislators, click here.

Daily Record Launches Eye on Annapolis Blog
2008-01-10 15:23:00
The Daily Record rolled out its Eye on Annapolis blog earlier this week. “Things can change quickly here in Annapolis, as anyone in computer services can tell you,” said Andy Rosen, TDR’s Government reporter. “This post will kick off the most up-to-the-minute coverage we can offer. It will allow you to see what we’re working on, to catch some tidbits that don’t make it into stories, and to talk back to us about what is important to you.” Andy and his colleagues at The Daily Record do a great job covering the Maryland General Assembly. I’m sure Eye on Annapolis will be a useful site to visit throughout the session. Check it out here. Here are a few other sites you should check out during the 2008 General Assembly session: Legislative Insider: The Maryland Association of CPA’s Legislative Blog Washington Post’s Maryland Moment Blog The Baltimore Sun’s The Session Blog The Gazette of Politics and Business

Members in the News: Computer Services Sales Tax
2008-01-08 21:11:00
Yesterday, two Maryland Chamber members were featured in news reports regarding their reactions to the computer services sales tax passed during the 2007 special session and set to take effect on July 1. The Washington Post ran this op-ed by Tom Loveland, CEO of Mind Over Machines and co-founder of the Maryland Computer Services Association. In the op-ed, Loveland said: “This new tax, which takes effect in July, will put many Maryland businesses at a severe disadvantage. Innovative technology fuels business growth and job creation, but it can be expensive and risky. So it’s often the last thing a business invests in, using the final dollars of its technology budget, if any remain. But now those final dollars will be diverted to the tax, significantly curbing investment in innovation and dampening job creation. Small businesses — the least able to sidestep the tax and a key generator of new jobs — will be particularly affected.” Read the full articl...
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Sun Editorial: Lawmakers Acted Rashly in Passing the Tech Tax
2008-01-02 15:05:00
In its lead editorial today, “Much ado about little,” the Baltimore Sun slipped in a reference to the computer services sales tax that’s worth illuminating: The legislature’s actions last year on taxes were far from flawless. Like the GOP, we would hope to see a reconsideration of its decision to apply the sales tax to computer services, for instance, because we believe lawmakers acted rashly with that particular measure. But that’s a decision that should turn on the merits of the proposal, not on a technicality. Lawmakers did act rashly in passing the computer services sales tax without meaningful public input. Had they sought input from impacted companies, they would have known that this new tax will stifle economic growth and damage Maryland’s competitiveness. Repealing it is a priority for the Maryland Chamber and our coalition partners. Take a few minutes to contact your legislators and urge them to repeal this costly tax. Click here to l...
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