Everyday Chemistry in the time of Coronavirus

Everyday Chemistry is all around us. Before the pandemic, when I thought about this, I focused on molecules and applications.

In this time of coronavirus, the Everyday Chemistry all around us is the Chemistry among people, around our globe and in our homes, neighborhoods and organizations.

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2019 Joint Open House

On Thursday, September 26th Maryland Chemical Company, in conjunction with Baltimore City Special Ops hosted a joint open house at both headquarters. The event began with a tour of the state of the art Maryland Chemical and Chemstation Chesapeake facilities. Guests then continued to Baltimore City Fire Department Special Ops nearby where guests were educated…

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Maryland Chemical makes a splash at TRICON August 2019

For the first time ever, Maryland Chemical attended and exhibited at TRICON 2019 in Ocean City, Maryland. TRICON is the region’s premier water and wastewater industry conference. Company representatives, Terry Klugh, Vice President of Sales and Joe Walsh, Account Executive, exhibited and also attended best practices and innovation sessions offered in conjunction with this year’s…

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Maryland Chemical Featured on Mayor’s Business Spotlight

We are excited to be recognized by Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and featured on her 2016 Business Spotlight as a contributor to economic diversity and growth in Baltimore City. Maryland Chemical Company  is proud to be a part of the Mayor’s vision of growing Baltimore City by 10,000 families by creating local jobs! Check…

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Why doing business locally matters

Current procurement law for purchasing goods and services is often based on the lowest price offered to a municipal bid request. This is without any regard to the economic benefit provided by a local company providing local jobs. Fewer goods and services sourced locally means less money goes back to the local economy. A less vibrant economy means fewer jobs and fewer opportunities for all.

It is estimated that when goods and products are purchased locally, $.40 stays in the region, versus only $.14 when coming from elsewhere. Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton’s is lead sponsor of an amendment to the City Charter to allow the creation of a small local business procurement program. A program like this could have an enormous impact on companies like ours as well as so many other local companies.

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