2026 Business Climate Survey

2026 Business Climate Survey

We want to hear how Maryland’s business climate, taxes, and costs affect your business, employees, and community. Your input will help shape policies that support Maryland families, workers, and businesses. All responses are confidential unless you give permission to share with legislators or media.
Business Information
Business/Organization Name*
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Postal/ZIP Code

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Postal/ZIP Code
How many people do you employ in Maryland*

1–1011–5051–200201+
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY IMPACT
Have costs, taxes, or regulations affected your business in Maryland in the past 3 years? (select all that apply)*

Delayed hiringReduced employee hours or benefitsPostponed or canceled expansion plansReduced investments in community programsMoved operations or considered leaving MarylandNoneOther
Compared to other states, how does Maryland rank for your ability to grow your business?*

Much betterSlightly betterAbout the sameSlightly worseMuch worseOther
What are your top concerns for Maryland businesses right now? (select all that apply)*

Rising taxesRegulatory burdensWorkforce shortagesRising energy / operational costsCompetition from other statesOther
How have these challenges affected your plans for growth or investment in Maryland? (select all that apply)*

Delayed hiringPostponed expansionReduced training or workforce programsReduced community support initiativesConsidered relocating or closing operationsNo impactOther
Please share any specific examples of how Maryland policies, taxes, or costs have impacted your business, employees, or community.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Would you like to receive updates about advocacy efforts and legislative developments?*

YESNO
Permission to use your responses for public messaging:*

Yes, you may share my responses with legislators, media, and in public messaging (social posts, ads) with my name attributed.Yes, you may share my responses with legislators only with my name attributedYes, you may share my responses anonymously in public messaging, media, or with legislators.No, please keep my responses and information private.
Would you lend your voice to Maryland Chamber of Commerce campaigns during this legislative session? (select all that apply)

Submit written testimony to lawmakersSign or co-sign an op-ed or public letterAttend a rally, press conference, or other public eventShare your story or experience with the Chamber for use in media or advocacy materials
Please share any additional ideas or ways you would be willing to engage:
By submitting this form, I understand that the Maryland Chamber of Commerce may reach out via email, phone, or other methods to share information about membership, events, advocacy initiatives, and other Chamber activities. I can unsubscribe from non-essential emails at any time.
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2026 Business Climate Survey

Business Information

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY IMPACT

YOUR VOICE MATTERS