What is the Towson Chamber of Commerce, Inc.?

The Towson Chamber is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to serving its members.  The Chamber takes a leadership role in improving the Towson area’s quality of life.  The Chamber does this through promotion and support of business and industry, education, and other cultural and civic interests.

Through the promotion and support of these areas, the Chamber is positioning our community for a bright and prosperous future.  We strive to administer programs and projects that benefit our area, not only now but also for years, decades and generations to come.

The Chamber does not do this alone.  Hundreds of members and volunteers put forth countless hours to assist in the program of work of the Chamber, resulting in a community that is the envy of others in Maryland and outside our state’s borders.  Without the efforts of our members, the Chamber’s mission, to promote the business environment in Towson, could not be achieved.

The Towson Chamber of Commerce has a proven track record of helping businesses grow in this area for over four decades.  We have the tools members need, and the power to open doors to new opportunities, more customers and greater success.  Our Chamber can put members in touch with hundreds of potential clients and customers.  And a membership can provide immediate return on your investment with networking and marketing opportunities, small business and professional support, information and governmental representation.

The Towson area community and this Chamber of Commerce pride itself on its strong partnerships.  Continual enhancement of these partnerships is made to develop a progressive and outstanding community in which to work and reside. 

One of our key functions is to serve as a unified voice for Towson businesses, both at public hearings and as a representative to the other Towson groups which all share a common goal to assure planned growth in Towson.  We strive to strengthen existing businesses as well as to help new ventures succeed.  One way our Chamber promotes  local companies is through the publication and distribution of an annual business directory.

Another function of the organization is to co-ordinate and/or promote special events, which help to bring visitors to the Towson Area.  The Towsontown Spring Festival is held each year during the first weekend in May and has become one of the largest outdoor street festivals on the east coast.  Over 250,000 people attend the two day event to experience the entertainment on one of the four musical stages, explore the many arts and crafts vendors, savor some of the ethnic foods and overall enjoy the atmosphere of this family event as a celebration of spring.

Summertime has many outdoor activities including the “Towson Feet on the Street” block parties, July 4th Parade and the Towson Farmers Market.  The July 4th parade is coordinated by volunteers and funded totally through contributions from businesses, organizations and the general public.  It has grown to become one of the most impressive parades in this area and is a family tradition for many Towsonites.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant at the Towson Farmers Market on Thursdays during the summer.  Allegheny Avenue, between York Road and Washington Ave., is closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Thursday so that local farmers can bring their produce, cut flowers, plants and some baked goods to sell to the Towson community.

All area businesses are encouraged to join the Towson Chamber of Commerce so their views and opinions can be expressed and to take advantage of the many networking opportunities available to members.  For more information about membership in the Towson Chamber of Commerce, Inc. please contact our office at 410-825-1144.

Nancy Hafford

Executive Director