Merit Shop Focus Position ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter as a gateway to Merit Shop aligned contractors and suppliers in Maryland, offering partnership opportunities to expand industry-specific networking events, training, and certification programs.

Event-Driven Engagement Leverage their active calendar of crab feasts, clay shoots, galas, golf tournaments, and award programs to sponsor, co-host, or provide solutions that boost member engagement and maximize event ROI.

Facilities & Tech Target their construction and technology ecosystem (WP Engine, New Relic, Windows Server, IIS) to offer integrated project management, security, or hosting solutions tailored to small chapters and member firms.

Regional Growth Capitalize on the chapter’s historical role as a chartered first chapter in the area; propose expansion services, local market intelligence, and partnerships with Maryland builders, distributors, and subcontractors seeking competitive bids.

Financial Growth With revenue in the $1–10M range and a lean 2–10 employee base, present scalable, cost-effective solutions (training, compliance, safety programs, digital marketing) that deliver high ROI for small firms and allied vendors.