Chamber of Commerce Essex

Serving Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County and Howard County. About Us GBC History For more than five decades the Greater Baltimore Committee, the region's premier organization of business and civic leaders, has focused the resources of its broad membership on the key issues relating to business climate and quality of life in the Greater Baltimore region. The GBC was organized on January 5, 1955 as an action committee designed to mobilize the commercial, industrial and professional leadership of Baltimore to bring about tangible and rapid improvements in the community. For a brief history on GBC's involvement in the projects that transformed Baltimore City, click here. GBC Vision Greater Baltimore Baltimore City and the five surrounding counties ( Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard Counties ) - will be recognized as a leader in the global economy. GBC Mission The mission of the Greater Baltimore Committee is to improve the business climate of the Greater Baltimore region by organizing its corporate and civic leadership to develop solutions to the problems that affect the region's competitiveness and viability. Regions, not individual jurisdictions, are the primary economic competitors in the global economy. Successful regions are characterized by healthy and viable core areas, while regions with declining core areas do not perform as well.

The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. promotes positive change in the community while offering businesses the resources and advocacy they need to thrive. Through an expanding membership, they provide enhanced services and programs designed to facilitate networking and business success. With a variety of events—including the unique Drink Dink glow-in-the-dark pickleball social—the Chamber creates opportunities for members to connect and collaborate in a fun environment. Their initiatives focus on legislative advocacy, member support, and active engagement in the local business community. Generated from the website

The World Trade Center Harrisburg is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting international trade and economic growth in Central Pennsylvania. By offering educational programs, trade information, and practical assistance, the WTC helps local companies navigate the global marketplace and enhance their competitive edge. Serving eight counties in Southcentral Pennsylvania, the WTC is a licensed member of the World Trade Centers Association and acts as the regional coordinator for Pennsylvania's free export assistance services. With a commitment to fostering global opportunities, the organization has been a key player in international trade assistance for over 27 years. Generated from the website