Chamber Chatter – June 29, 2020

The Chamber Updates

Our Board President, Dennis Klein, gave all of us a great update about member news, chamber news and more. Watch below and be entertained.

Watch Last Week’s Facebook Live Friday Here

Thank You Zephan For An Amazing Webinar!

Last Wednesday Zephan Blaxberg of ZMB Media instructed our monthly webinar attendees about video marketing ideas, software, apps and live stream equipment. Video is such a powerful marketing tool, and Zephan explained not only HOW to create good video but then what to do with it.

It you missed this one, or want to watch it again, click the button below.

Click Here to See The Webinar On-Demand

Important News From Baltimore County

Important Webinar:

Baltimore County Business Forum — COVID-19 and Beyond:
Exploring Economic Impacts and Opportunities in the Baltimore Region

Wednesday
July 1st
1PM EST
Registration is required to join this event. If you have not registered, please do so.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has assembled a distinguished panel of regional thought leaders who will discuss the pandemic’s impact and recovery forecast trends as well as exploring the unique opportunities emerging in business sectors like technology, logistics, domestic manufacturing, retail distribution and others.

The one-hour session will be monitored by Baltimore County Director of Economic and Workforce Development Director Will Anderson, and panelists include:

• Dr. Daraius Irani, V.P. of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research at Towson University
• Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski
• Scott Phillips, Managing Director, Legal and Business Consulting Services, LLC
• Tom Sadowski, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development at University System of Maryland
• Michele Whelley, CEO of the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore

In the next few weeks, you will be receiving a link
to complete a SHORT (promise!) survey

We are starting to develop what our live events will “look” like post-COVID-19,
and we want your input.

Even though we are nowhere near having group events yet, we want to be fully prepared with a well thought-out plan to have in-person events as safely as possible.

So-
When you see this survey in your email- PLEASE take a few minutes and complete it .
Your safety and experience is of the highest importance to us.
Thanks!!

We Want To Talk About Your Business!

Every Friday, we have been going LIVE on our Facebook Page each Friday at 10am to give chamber news and updates as well as highlight some of our members who are doing “good” in the community during this health crisis.

If you have company news on how you are helping your employees or community, please send to nw@northwestchambermd.com.

This is Important For Our Communities

You Count!

The Census determines how many Congressional seats a state will have. Additionally, the results help determine how more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed to states and communities.

Follow this link for more information on how to be counted which helps your immediate community directly.

Click Here For Baltimore County Census Information

Click Below to Read More

Upcoming Northwest Chamber Events

Facebook-Live Friday
10:00 am-10:15am
Chamber/Member Updates & Q&A

Join us this Friday on Facebook. Listen to Chamber and Member news
as well as ask questions directly to our leadership.

Follow our page HERE to be reminded and tune in!

July’s Virtual Happy Hour
July 8th
4:30pm-5:30pm
Your Computer, Phone, Tablet

Join area business professionals as we network and share best-practices and other information during our monthly virtual Happy Hour.

These are well attended.. so
You MUST register to join us.

Welcome Our New Members!

Home2 Suites by Hilton- Owings Mills

Catonsville Pharmacy

Member Events & News

REMINDER: Members, send us your news, promotions and job listings. We are happy to spread the word for you!

Our Member BurgeriM is Now Curry & Spice!

BurgeriM at 10309 Grand Central Ave #114, Metro-Centre,Owings Mills has re-launched as Curry & Spice, An original, family owned Indian restaurant. Authentic foods from the fields of Punjab to the villages of Gujarat. Aromas inspired by the motherland herself.

Curry and Spice Bar is a modern twist with refreshing cocktails inspired by the soda stalls on the streets of India.

We Offer our Congratulations!

Enterprising Women 2020

August 7th
1pm-2pm
Virtual Event

Join us virtually as we bring together four women executives who are facing the ultimate test of their leadership, stamina and sanity.

Legislative Updates

Olszewski Announces New Police Reform Initiatives

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt have announced a series of police accountability reforms that they have initiated:

Update About Illegal Fireworks

In the last week, my office has received numerous reports of illegal fireworks exploding late at night. To be clear, this type of behavior is incredibly obnoxious, already illegal and happening throughout the county.

But this is very difficult to stop. Police have to catch someone in the act in of setting off fireworks, which is not an easy thing to do. In addition, after someone calls 911, evidence of the noise often stops before police can arrive. , Police are also stretched thin at times, as they respond to many other calls for service these days.

That said, I have requested the Baltimore County Police Department to increase patrols in the 2nd District in what appear to be the areas with the worst problems.

Here is the deal: Backyard fireworks are illegal. Violators who possess or discharge illegal fireworks are subject to a misdemeanor fine of up to $250. The sale of fireworks without a permit is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine.

It might not matter to some, but please be considerate of your neighbors. I understand folks might be blowing off pandemic-related frustration, but that does not give anyone the right to fire off illegal explosives when others seek to enjoy a quiet and peaceful evening.

Not to mention, the garbage and litter that is left behind (as seen in the photo below) is an eyesore and a public nuisance.

For more information: https://bit.ly/2AUkgzP

Learn More Here

Speaker Adrienne Jones: New This Week

Labor and Commerce Departments Update House Leaders on the Status of Unemployment and Business Recovery. Some progress has been made with unemployment benefits and business grants, but we continue to hear from residents about ongoing issues. Department of Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson reported that the department has paid over $2.7 billion in UI benefits, and nearly all of the backlogged applications from March and April have been processed. However, there are still about 37K people whose claims have not been processed – in addition to the over 41K new applications the department received. Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz also announced improved numbers. Of the $50 million dedicated to the Business Relief Grant Fund, $34 million has been paid to Maryland businesses, and all grant and loan agreements should be sent to approved business owners this week. However, the department could not provide us with information on the types of businesses receiving assistance. This data is critical in ensuring that the industries hit the hardest by COVID-19 closures receive the help they need.

Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans Reopen. The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides economic assistance for American workers, families and small businesses. With an additional $310 billion being reallocated to the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and $60 billion to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL), now is your chance to be approved if you missed the first round. Lasting less than 14 days, over 26,000 small businesses in the State of Maryland were approved for $6.5 billion in loans.

Chamber Chatter – June 29, 2020

The Chamber Updates

Important News From Baltimore County

Important Webinar:

We Want To Talk About Your Business!

This is Important For Our Communities You Count!

Upcoming Northwest Chamber Events

Welcome Our New Members!

Member Events & News

Legislative Updates

Speaker Adrienne Jones: New This Week

Community Events

Members Hiring

Advertising and Marketing Opportunities with the Northwest Chamber of Commerce:

About the Northwest Chamber of Commerce

This is Important For Our Communities

You Count!