Overview

The mission of the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce is to promote an economic environment which attracts new businesses while allowing established business to prosper. The Chamber is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the region it serves by reinvesting its resources in all phases of community life. Here are just a few examples of some of the Chamber’s accomplishments from 2024, which would not have been possible without the support of our Board of Directors, committees and members:

- Revitalizing communities: Since 2018, the Chamber and the Eastern Baltimore County Task Force have carried out projects to revitalize the Essex business corridor. We have begun a similar process with the communities of Hillendale, Parkville and Overlea.

- Promoting Eastern Baltimore County: The Chamber consistently promotes Eastern Baltimore County to potential businesses, employers, and visitors by sharing all that it has to offer.

- Organizing Special Events: In 2024 we sponsored over 50 special events, such as grand openings, expansion and anniversary celebrations, seminars, networking events, and many other types of meetings. 

- Advocating for Our Members: We have served on a variety of work groups, such as the White Marsh Town Center, and we were involved in a cohort to identify and pursue small scale manufacturers in the area.

- Collaborating on Education: We work closely with educators to create partnerships with local businesses, enhance workforce development, and celebrate the work of our educators. We assist with the needs of our schools and their students and hold events to strengthen a sense of community.

- Honoring First Responders: In 2024, the Chamber honored 19 heroes—police officers, firefighters, military and hospital personnel—at a banquet to honor the hard work they've done.

This is a very active Chamber, with great events and fabulous volunteers and members. We encourage you to join us at one of the upcoming events listed below to see for yourself the value of belonging to the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce.