USMBC Membership

Membership in the Upper Shore Manufacturing & Business Council offers valuable benefits for businesses and others interested in improving the economy, strength and vitality of Maryland Upper Eastern Shore businesses.

Membership is open to all businesses located in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties, along with economic development and related government and public agencies, and educational institutions.  We invite you to join your colleagues by becoming a USMBC member today and take advantage of the many great benefits available to you and your organization.

Membership Benefits

• Networking and business roundtable opportunities with other progressive companies.
• The opportunity to participate in seminars and workshops covering diverse business topics for reduced fees – including the USMBC Annual Conference held at Chesapeake College.
• The biennial Upper Shore Wage & Benefit Survey – available at no charge to participating USMBC members.
• Access to the invitation-only USMBC Discussion Group on LinkedIn, where USMBC members can participate in an exchange of views on wide-ranging topics of mutual interest.
• Access to federal, state, university/college and private business assistance resources.
• Information about pertinent economic workforce development issues affecting the Upper Eastern Shore region.
• The opportunity to have input into tech/prep curriculum development in area school systems.\
• Mentoring programs.
• The USMBC Membership Directory plus web site exposure for your company on the USMBC web site.
• Access to available facilities at Chesapeake College to host your company meetings at special member-preferred rates.

Details on these and other valuable benefits that come with your USMBC membership are outlined on the USMBC programs and initiatives page.

To join the USMBC or for more information about membership benefits, contact the USMBC office or call (410) 827-7744.