Legislative Wrap-Up Provides Insights into the 2025 Legislative Session
Legislative Wrap-Up Provides Insights into the 2025 Legislative SessionBel Air, MD – On Wednesday, April 30th, The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Legislative Wrap-Up event, hosted by RiverWatch at Water’s Edge and sponsored by Harford Community College and Baltimore Gas and Electric. The event featured a panel of Maryland Delegates and Senators to discuss the results of the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session and key priorities for next year. The panel consisted of Senator Jason
News Release: Harford Chamber Hosts 1st Annual Harford County Civics Bee
Harford Chamber Hosts 1st Annual Harford County Civics Bee Bel Air, MD – On Thursday, April 10th, the Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted the first annual Harford County Civics Bee in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Civics Trust. The event was held at Towson University in Northeastern Maryland and sponsored by APG Federal Credit Union, United Way of Central Maryland, Amazon, and Arrow Child & Family Ministries. The event began in Winter of 2024, with dozens of
News Release: Economic Outlook Breakfast Projects Future Economic Trends
Economic Outlook Breakfast Projects Future Economic Trends Bel Air, MD – On Thursday, March 27th, The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Economic Outlook event, sponsored by APG Federal Credit Union, at Maryland Golf & Country Clubs. Featured speakers, Harry Coker Jr., Acting Secretary of Maryland’s Department of Commerce, Dr. Daraius Irani of Towson University and Regional Economic Studies Institute, and Karen Holt of Harford County’s Department of Economic Development, shared economic
Maryland Business Owners Share Stories of Proposed Service Tax Impact
Maryland Business Coalition and Business Leaders Unite to Challenge Proposed Service Tax That Would Cost Small Businesses Tens of Thousands Annually: Annapolis, Md. (March 12, 2025) — The voices of Maryland business owners filled the Parley Room Patio in Annapolis today as dozens gathered to speak out against the proposed 2.5% tax on business services (HB 1554/SB 1045). Their message was clear: this tax would devastate businesses, eliminate jobs and ultimately harm Maryland residents and communities.
Chamber Hosts Minority & Small Business Resource Fair
Harford Chamber and Partners Host Minority and Small Business Resource Fair Bel Air, MD - On Wednesday, February 26th, the Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Minority & Small Business Resource Fair in partnership with the Harford County Department of Economic Development and Harford County Caucus of African American Leaders. The event, sponsored by APG Federal Credit Union, was held at the Converge Center in Aberdeen. The event featured 34 business resource vendors, 3 educational breakout
Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s Steven D. Linkous Named to ‘Most Admired CEOs’ List, Earns Circle of Leadership Honors
Bel Air, Md. - The Daily Record has named Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s President & CEO, Steven D. Linkous, one of Maryland’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs. This is the third time Linkous has received this honor, having previously been recognized in 2020 and 2022, earning him a place in the prestigious Circle of Leadership. Most Admired CEOs honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them.