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The Business Monthly 2018 Salute to Central Maryland Chamber Page 19 2018 The Supplement to ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTYMonthly HOWARD COUNTY SalutePRINCE GEORGES COUNTY ANNE ARUNDELto COUNTY HOWARD COUNTY PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY HOWARD COUNTY PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY HOWARD COUNTY PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY HOWARD COUNTY PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY Page B-2 Salute to Central Maryland Chamber 2018 The Business Monthly Letter From the CMC Value of Membership “Membership has helped Board Chair grow my business. At a CMC’s networking mixer, I met a banker. I told her how I help business owners Dear Business Monthly Readers, ing experience in the Central Maryland region, I am excited about leading this enhance their benefit packages at The board of directors, staff and organization and its members. The CMC no cost. She thought of someone members of the Central Maryland Cham- already has made a strong impact on the ber (CMC) welcome you to this special regional business ecosystem, and we are who owns a construction company publication by The Business Monthly. excited about our plans for the New Year. and gave me his cell number. The CMC formed in early 2017 when In 2018, more than 100 events and two successful chambers, the Baltimore programs are planned to provide mem- Because I was referred, he took Washington Corridor Chamber and the bers and guests with networking oppor- my call, and soon became a new West Anne Arundel County Chamber, tunities that lead to relationships with merged together. The CMC has already new clients and strategic partners. We client. Being an active member established a strong legacy of connecting will offer programs focused on advancing of the CMC has proven to be and strengthening the Central Maryland pro-business legislation, encouraging business community through advocacy, women in business, offering guidance to a productive way to meet new education, professional development and small business owners, and giving rec- people, build relationships and creating powerful relationships. ognition to those most deserving — our With a growing membership of military, first responders, teachers and our grow my business.” nearly 550 businesses representing ap- growing businesses. — Matt Slovick, Aflac Insurance proximately 100,000 professionals, the The CMC board and staff are dedi- CMC is considered one of the top busi- cated to supporting members and helping ness associations in Maryland, and the CMC Board Chair Jeff Arminger to grow the regional business economy. largest multi-county regional chamber If you are a member of the chamber, “Thank you for a wonderful in the state. 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The Business Monthly 2018 Salute to Central Maryland Chamber Page B-3 Economic Development Partnership Role Is a Natural Fit for CMC By George Berkheimer, SENIOR WRITER ber in this region,” Kudchadkar said. ty led the state in job growth for the initial three quarters of 2017, adding 11,000 net In the intervening year since the Opportunity Abounds new jobs. merger of the Baltimore Washington The CMC held its first Economic Opportunity abounds in Howard Corridor and West Anne Arundel Coun- Forecast Luncheon last year on Oct. 30 County’s Maple Lawn and Annapolis ty chambers of commerce, the Central at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum, fea- Junction Town Center developments, at Maryland Chamber (CMC) has made turing a regional economic development Arundel Gateway and Brandon Woods III some confident strides in establishing a panel as part of the program. Speakers in Anne Arundel County and in the West- well-defined identity. from the Anne Arundel Economic De- phalia Town Center in Prince George’s It’s still primarily a business resource velopment Corp. (AAEDC), Howard County. and regional business advocate. But much County Economic Development Au- “The Purple Line light rail transit like the character of any wine is affected thority (HCEDA) and Prince George’s system broke ground on Aug. 28,” Lewis by terroir, the circumstances of territory, County Economic Development Corp. said, highlighting the $2 billion con- economy and historic context have helped (PGCEDC) provided updates on their struction project that will connect New shape the CMC’s transition, allowing respective jurisdictions. Carrollton and Bethesda along 16 miles certain unique aspects to be more fully “We continue to see tremendous with 21 stations. expressed in the final blend. growth in the western part of the coun- “Konterra Town Center East in Lau- “We just stood up a Regional Eco- ty,” said AAEDC President and CEO rel is scheduled to begin construction in nomic Development Committee,” noted Julie Mussog. “BWI [airport] continues 2018,” he added, encompassing 350 acres CMC’s inaugural CEO Raj Kudchadkar. CMC President and CEO to show incredible growth in both cargo already entitled for 12 million square feet “We’re exploring how we can maximize of mixed-use development. Raj Kudchadkar and passenger traffic, with a $60 million our role and our unique position as a new expansion … and six additional According to Kudchadkar, the CMC regional chamber.” interview with The Business Monthly. “He international gates.” will be looking closely at some of the It’s certainly no coincidence that has the type of entrepreneurial spirit any In Howard County, the historically additional larger projects and actions Kudchadkar initially was hired as CEO chamber would want.” low unemployment rate is translating to that will be impacting the region. These of the West Anne Arundel Chamber Likewise, it would be a mistake to a key challenge in the war for talent in include the state’s interest in developing and asked to continue in that role for underestimate the significance of the CMC the high tech sector. a high-speed superconducting mag- the CMC. His background as executive counting the economic development orga- “Across sectors we’ve got … sub- netic levitation transportation system, director of the Base (formerly BRAC) nizations of Anne Arundel, Howard and 10% vacancy rates and very strong the Camden Line Coalition’s efforts to Business Initiative (BBI) and deputy di- Prince George’s counties as close strategic property fundamentals,” said HCEDA increase capacity and ridership on the rector of Howard County’s Department of partners. Vice President of Business Development MARC line, and the expansion of Tipton Planning and Zoning made him “a natural “I think the Regional Economic De- Mark Thompson. Airport’s runway alongside its growing choice,” said former West County Cham- velopment Committee is really going to David Lewis, director of economic role in regional commerce. ber Board Chair Randy Fisher in a 2016 define the unique role we play as a cham- development for PGCEDC, said his coun- See Economic, page B-4 SOMETIMES YOU JUST DON’T WANT TO LEAVE NOW YOU WON’T HAVE TO luxury hotel opening in 2018, with exciting 310-room A brand new new dining options, a new day spa and salon and thousands of square feet of versatile event space. Now you’ll have more reasons than ever to visit Live! and stay where you play. At Arundel Mills | Directly off B/W Parkway and Route 100 Visit marylandlivecasino.com/hotel to learn more Must be 21. Please play responsibly, for help visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER. ©2018 JOB:170204 CLIENT: