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What is the Baltimore County
Chamber of Commerce and what does it do?
The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce is
the community's leading business advocate and champion for
business. Our primary objective is to create a climate of growth
and success in our community.
Is membership in the Baltimore
County Chamber a requirement for all businesses in Baltimore
County?
Membership is voluntary in all chambers of
commerce, including ours. Many businesses join our organization
to benefit from the promotional, support and advocacy services
we provide to help connect them to customers and the issues that
matter in the Baltimore region.
What specific benefits do members
of the Baltimore County Chamber receive?
Our members receive a full range of
services including an aggressive public policy agenda, programs
and events, monthly networking events, marketing opportunities
and member services, such as referrals and meeting space.
How can an entrepreneur or a
business join the Baltimore County Chamber?
It's easy! You may either sign up online or
contact Vice President
Christine
Crawford
at (410) 825-0036. Our fees are annual and are based on the size
of your business.
What types of businesses join the
Baltimore County Chamber?
Our 750 members are mostly small business
owners and entrepreneurs located in neighborhoods all across
Baltimore County and the greater Baltimore region. Our members
represent all types of businesses, large, medium and small,
across all industry sectors, including financial services,
energy, insurance, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade,
health care, real estate and communications.
Why would businesses outside of
Baltimore County join the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce?
Whether your business is based in Baltimore
County or outside of it, if you currently conduct a significant
portion of your business in here or are looking to grow your
business within the county, then you should be a member of the
Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce. Our networking events,
programs and services can assist you in increasing your customer
base while our communications will keep you abreast of
developments in the region that may affect your business.
Does the Baltimore County Chamber
provide special membership rates for nonprofits?
The Chamber offers membership based on the
size of your business. A number of nonprofit organizations, both
large and small, are members.
I'm looking to start my own
company. Should I join the Baltimore County Chamber before I
actually establish my business?
We love your enthusiasm! However, because
the Chamber is a member business association, we recommend that
you join us after your business is established. In the meantime,
we encourage you to visit the Small Business Resource Center for
business services aimed at start-ups and entrepreneurs. You can
contact their counselors by calling (410) 825-6200.
I would like to purchase the
Baltimore County Chamber's membership list. How would I go about
doing that?
The Chamber’s membership list is only
available to Chamber members.
I would like to place advertising
in the Baltimore County Chamber’s print directory. How can I
find out about ad sizes, pricing, etc.?
Advertising orders for next year's
2009-2010 edition will begin in the spring, with the directory
distributed in the fall. Please contact our Public Relations and
Marketing Manager
Lauren Taylor
at (410) 825-0047 for more information.
I'd like to submit an article to
Sound Business and/or place an ad. Who should I contact?
To submit articles to Sound Business, the
Chamber's quarterly newsletter that is mailed to 1,700 members,
contact our Public Relations and Marketing Manager
Lauren Taylor
at (410) 825-0047.
How can I receive Sound Business
and other Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce mailings?
To be added to the Chamber's mailing list,
contact our Public Relations and Marketing Manager
Lauren Taylor at (410) 825-0047.
I am interested in participating on
a Chamber committee. What do I need to do to attend the next
meeting?
Only Chamber members may participate on
Chamber committees. Contact our Vice President
Christine Crawford at (410) 825-0036.
I'm interested in either hosting or
sponsoring a Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce event. How can
I find out more?
Contact our Vice President
Christine Crawford at (410) 825-0036. If you are not
currently a Baltimore County Chamber member, you will be asked
to become one before hosting or sponsoring a Chamber event.
How can I get my upcoming event
posted on the Chamber's community calendar?
Simply visit the Membership Message Board's
Community Events section to submit your event. Note that the
Chamber reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.
Can the Baltimore County Chamber
refer me to services I need like hotels, printers, lawyers or
Web designers?
We have more than 700 member businesses
providing all types of services and products. We encourage you
to search our online member directory.
I’m looking for demographic data
and business statistics about Baltimore. Can the Chamber help me
find this information?
Please check out the
Baltimore County Department of Economic Development
for demographic data and business statistics.
I would like to visit Baltimore and
wanted to know if the Chamber can provide me with tourist
information?
For visitor's information about Baltimore,
contact the
Baltimore
County Conference and Visitors Bureau
at (410) 296-4886.
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