Harford County Chamber of Commerce

“Our Business is Your Success”

Who Are We?

Since 1976, the Chamber has worked continually to be the preferred advocate and recognized voice of business in Harford County through member services and programs. And it is succeeding, the Harford County Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active chambers in Maryland. The Chamber brings opportunities to companies of all sizes; with eighty percent of its members staffing less than 25 employees, it is easy to see why local businesses turn to the Chamber for affordable ways to grow their connections.

Leadership – We are the principal organization that recognizes opportunity, provides solutions, and mobilizes resources to ensure a thriving, prosperous community.

Tradition – We are respectful of our history, past commitments and dedicated to our community members.

Innovation – We are visionary and future-oriented; we ask what is possible and challenge ourselves to ask if there is a better way.

Integrity – We rise above self-interest and make decisions in the best interest of the community.

Connection – We connect people, community resources, and commerce to develop the economic success of Harford County.

Advocacy – We provide representation by influencing decisions that assist our members; we are a voice for our constituents. We take positions on issues; actively engaging our members, the community, local government and elected officials.

Excellence – We engage in continuous improvement, drive toward excellence, and embrace positive change to deliver program and services of the highest quality to meet the expectations of our members.

Responsiveness – We are a dedicated professional economic organization that provides timely feedback and exceptional services to our members and business community.

Why Do We Give?

Advocate - Over the past 45 years, the Harford Chamber has been the recognized voice for business in the area, offering support of pro-business legislation, relationships and connections, and educational and professional development opportunities. The Harford County Chamber of Commerce actively advocates for Harford County businesses, reviewing over 3,300 bills just this past year. They focused on business-related issues such as taxation, workforce development, labor regulation, trade agreements, COVID-19, cyber and technology, and energy to name a few. Educate - The Harford Chamber works to both foster the next generation of leaders and provide established individuals with valuable professional development opportunities. Connect - The meaningful relationships and connections made between Harford Chamber members go beyond networking. “When I started my own business, it wasn’t even a question in my mind to go ahead and join right away. It was so helpful for me – within the first two months, the membership paid for itself based on leads and different contacts and connections that I’ve made,” Rachel Schmidt, owner of Rush Rocks Promotions and Harford Chamber member states.

What Do We Give?

The CONECT (Chamber Organized Network for Education and Career Training) initiative fills a community need – bringing together Harford County businesses, government organizations, and educational institutions to recruit and develop a talented workforce to lead Harford County into the future. CONECT identifies volunteer opportunities such as guest speaking and mentorship programs where the business community can offer industry expertise, as well as, internship programs for first-hand industry experience and education. Harfordconect.org was founded by Harford County Public Schools high school senior and Student Member on the Board of Education Christian Walker in the summer of 2019. Christian and the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee CONECT program partnered in the Fall of 2019 to create a resource to connect students to jobs, internships, and opportunities in Harford County.The CONECT (Chamber Organized Network for Education and Career Training) initiative fills a community need – bringing together Harford County businesses, government organizations, and educational institutions to recruit and develop a talented workforce to lead Harford County into the future. CONECT identifies volunteer opportunities such as guest speaking and mentorship programs where the business community can offer industry expertise, as well as, internship programs for first-hand industry experience and education. Harfordconect.org was founded by Harford County Public Schools high school senior and Student Member on the Board of Education Christian Walker in the summer of 2019. Christian and the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee CONECT program partnered in the Fall of 2019 to create a resource to connect students to jobs, internships, and opportunities in Harford County.

Total Given So Far

The Harford Award, presented by the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes and honors businesses or organizations each year that manifest a strong commitment to the Harford County business community. Recipients of this distinguished honor are chosen through a nomination process focused on business growth, increased employment, service to the community, unique and creative business strategies, technology innovation, support of public and private education, and a drive to enhance Harford County’s business climate.