The Talbot County Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business for more than 600 members representing several thousand employees. The purpose of the Chamber is to promote, protect and preserve the free enterprise system of business and to advance the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Talbot County and its trading area. We work to achieve a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of business, business people, and concern for their issues. The Chamber encourages business and community growth and planned development by promoting economic programs designed to strengthen and expand income potential of business within our trading area.In order to achieve these objectives, the Chamber maintains and distributes business and civic information; participates in the consideration of local, state and national issues of concern to our membership; and builds partnerships with government, education and other organizations that impact our members ability to do business.Networking is the most basic of Chamber benefits. You can meet decision makers from across the region at our annual programs, events, and meetings. Chamber members have exclusive opportunities to spread the word about their business through sponsorships, advertising, and free news releases in the Chamber e-newsletter and Tradewinds directory.The Chamber leadership team is guided by a philosophy of meeting the needs of our members, first and foremost. I invite you to contact me to learn more about the programs and services we offer.