PIKESVILLE, MD—The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce has announced a strategic expansion to serve the entire Baltimore County business community, stepping into a role as a county-wide advocate for businesses. The expansion comes on the heels of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce’s recent closure due to financial challenges and changing business needs after the pandemic. The Greater Baltimore Chamber […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce has closed its doors. The chamber announced on August 8 that it would “cease operations indefinitely.” Membership had reportedly dropped from over 400 members in the 2010s to under 200 members as of 2025. President & CEO Brent Howard said that the in-person, event-heavy model just wasn’t working in a post-COVID world. Current […]
TOWSON, MD—Oluwatomisin Adeniye, who just completed Grade 8 at Loch Raven Technical Academy, earned second place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee. Adeniye earned a $750 cash prize for her essay highlighting growing concerns about violence in schools. The Civics Bee, held at Coppin State University on June 17, was hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation and sponsored by […]
TOWSON, MD—Five Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the “18 Under 18” students to be honored by Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, in partnership with Baltimore magazine. The inaugural award program is designed to highlight youth, ages 5 to 18, from Anne Arundel, Carroll, Baltimore, and Harford counties and Baltimore City, who are future leaders, change makers, and innovators. […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A major networking event will return for its fourth year later this month. The fourth annual “Networking on the Waterfront” event will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Conrad’s Ruth Villa. Local business owners are encouraged to attend, promote their businesses, and network with professionals from across Baltimore County. The event is sponsored by several local […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission has been named for the 2021-2025 term. The 19 commission members serve four-year terms and are chosen to “reflect the rich cultural, geographic, ethnic, and racial diversity of Baltimore County.” In accordance with the Maryland Educational Code, eight members — one from each legislative district — are appointed by the governor, in […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A White Marsh fitness club recently held a one-year anniversary bash. Orangetheory Fitness held an anniversary ribbon-cutting in White Marsh to commemorate its first birthday. The fitness center initially opened its doors in August of last year. The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the birthday celebration and Amanda Carr presented a proclamation on behalf […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A local business is expanding into Parkville. The Cellar Baltimore will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Thursday for The Cellar 2. The event will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the new location at 7633 Harford Road (21234). The Cellar Baltimore is an event venue that specializes in hosting corporate parties, holiday events, weddings, birthday […]