Chamber Action Network

The Chamber Action Network (CAN), the Maryland Chamber’s grassroots program, is an alliance of Maryland-based chambers of commerce representing 22,000 employers statewide. This network of well-informed business advocates is committed to supporting the Maryland Business Agenda through grassroots advocacy in each legislative district throughout the state. CAN’s activities include

• Promoting issues that are important to the economic well-being of Maryland businesses.
• Coordinating lobbying activity with local chambers to stimulate economic development.
• Striving to improve the economic climate by reducing the over-regulation and the tax burden placed upon businesses.
• Educating the business community regarding legislation, regulations, how the political arena operates, and how to become politically involved in state and local government.
• Informing elected officials and candidates for elected office of the concerns of the business community

CAN accomplishes its goals through the cooperation of its CAN Partners. The Maryland Chamber’s lobbying team monitors critical business issues in Annapolis, and sends reports and alerts to the other CAN Partners, who in turn disseminate the information to more than 22,000 businesses statewide. The CAN partners are able to mobilize local grassroots efforts in the home districts of the General Assembly members, leading to greater impact and improved results in Annapolis.

2008 CAN Partners – One Voice for Business

CAN Partners represent more than 22,000 businesses working together to further the Maryland Business Agenda

Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce
Berlin Chamber of Commerce
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
Caroline County Chamber of Commerce
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
Charles County Chamber of Commerce
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce
Greater Baltimore Committee
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce
Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce
Greater Prince George's Business Roundtable
Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce
Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Greater Washington Board of Trade
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Harford County Chamber of Commerce
Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce
Howard County Chamber of Commerce
Kent County Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
Ocean City Chamber of Commerce
Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce
Olney Chamber of Commerce
Pikesville Chamber of Commerce
Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce
Prince George’s Black Chamber of Commerce
Prince George's Chamber of Commerce
Prince George’s County Board of Trade
Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce
St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce
Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
Towson Chamber of Commerce
West Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce