The Washington County Chamber of Commerce's mission is to foster and maintain a thriving business climate in which our members and community can grow and prosper.
Our vision is to be the preferred advocate and recognized voice of business for Washington County, Maryland!
Find what you need fast and easy. Search our entire site, or visit our Business Directory, and find a member.
Networking
Here at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, we have a wonderful network of members. Find out about a few of our focused networking opportunities below.
Mark Your Calendar
Public Safety Awards
Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Washington County Public Safety Awards Breakfast, held at the Community Volunteer Fire Co. of District 12 Banquet Hall in Fairplay, MD.
The Washington County business community, along with Chamber Members and area elected officials, are invited to attend this breakfast event.
Help honor the top men and women who dedicate their lives to the safety of Washington County’s citizens!
The 2022 Business Summit
Start, strengthen and grow your business.
Join fellow business owners and entrepreneurs to learn how to establish unique strategies and approaches to managing people, attracting new customers and maintaining financial stability. This exciting summit is designed to empower and educate the Washington County business community! You will learn innovative and cutting edge strategies surrounding topics you use every day as a business owner.
Save the date!
August 11, 2022
Scroll through an online copy of our 2022 printed directory, published by The Herald Mail!
Project Restore Grants
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, through Project Restore, is providing financial support to Maryland’s existing or new businesses to help incentivize commercial investment in vacant retail and commercial properties. DHCD is going to offer another round of Project Restore, and applications will be accepted beginning on July 7th. The first round was extremely popular, with grants awarded to 19 Western Maryland businesses.
Project Restore provides two grant opportunities for businesses, including nonprofits, that are expanding, moving to or opening in a property that was previously vacant for at least six months:
- Property Assistance Grant: Provides up to $30,000 for one year to support costs associated with rent, mortgage payment or property improvements as applicable.
- Business Operations Grant: For businesses that generate sales and use tax, provides up to $250,000 per calendar year to support capital (property improvements, equipment etc.) and operating (staff salaries, marketing, inventory etc.) costs associated with business operations in the vacant property.