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Convention Resources CATERING, MARKETING, TRANSPORTATION, SERVICES AND MORE Agencies, Associations & Organizations Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce 1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.; 410-669-9200; MICA.edu Founded in 1826, MICA is the nation’s oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design. Arts & Education Organizations Mount Vernon Cultural District 102 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 101, Towson, MD; 410-825-0019; BaltCountyCC.com Promotes the socio-economic health of Baltimore County and its surrounding trade areas through the free enterprise system, combining the efforts of community, government agencies and interest groups. Baltimore Clayworks 5707 Smith Ave.; 410-578-1919; BaltimoreClayworks.org A ceramic arts center, our programs include local, national and international exhibitions, ceramic art classes and a retail shop showcasing handmade pottery, jewelry and more. Baltimore National Heritage Area 12 W. Madison St., Ste. 120; 410-878-6411; ExploreBaltimore.org Our organization brings together multiple voices to foster awareness, stewardship and inspiration in Baltimore’s historic, cultural and natural resources. Baltimore Shakespeare Factory 3900 Roland Ave.; 410-662-9455; BaltimoreShakespeareFactory.org We produce five plays each year at the Elizabethan-style Great Hall Theatre in Hampden and offer outreach and education opportunities, workshops and camps to audiences of all ages. Caribbean American Carnival Association of Baltimore, Inc. 20 N. Kossuth St.; 410-362-2957; BaltimoreCarnival.com This nonprofit cultural organization provides a diverse opportunity to showcase and promote Caribbean customs. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company 7 S. Calvert St.; 410-244-8570; ChesapeakeShakespeare.com Brings audiences closer to the action to explore Shakespeare and the classics through performance, education programming and community outreach. Drama MaMa Bookshop 401 E. Oliver St., Studio 302; 443-873-0749; DramaMaMaBookshop.com We are a stationery manufacturing company offering a wide variety of unique notebooks and journals. We also offer book binding classes called Wine & Bind. Enoch Pratt Free Library 400 Cathedral St.; 410-396-5395; PrattLibrary.org Provides equal access to information and services that support, empower and enrich all who pursue knowledge. Ethnicitees 96 842 Cooks Ln.; 443-469-4128; EthniciteesLLC.org A black heritage arts and educational Maryland tourism organization that designs and markets cultural apparel and other collectibles. Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group 2828 Bauernwood Ave.; 920-203-3967; HenriettaLacksLegacyGroup.org An educational organization whose mission is to extend the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and that of historic Turner Station, Maryland, where she lived at the time of her death. Maryland Humanities 108 W. Centre St.; 410-685-0095; MDHumanities.org Statewide nonprofit creates and supports educational experiences in the humanities that inspire lifelong learning, the open exchange of ideas and community enrichment. B A LT I M O R E . O R G 201 W. Monument St.; 410-685-3750; MountVernonBaltimore.org Serves to showcase and promote the world- class attractions, timely events and unique charm of the Mount Vernon neighborhood to residents and visitors. National Academy Foundation Schools 500 N. Caroline St.; 443-984-1593; BaltimoreAcademies.org Provides intensive college preparatory academic training and unique school-to- career experience for high school students. Operates three programs: finance, information technology and hospitality and tourism. Station North Arts and Entertainment District 1 W. North Ave.; 410-962-7075; StationNorth.org Designated as Baltimore’s first Arts & Entertainment District in 2002, Station North spans the Charles North, Greenmount West and Barclay neighborhoods, encompassing a diverse collection of artist live-work spaces, galleries, rowhomes and businesses. Baltimore City Baltimore City’s Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation 417 E. Fayette St., 8th Fl.; 410-396-7932; Bit.ly/BaltimoreCHAP Enhances and promotes the city’s culture and economy by preserving buildings, structures, sites and neighborhoods that have aesthetic, historic and architectural value. City of Baltimore City Hall, 100 N. Holliday St.; 410-396-3835; BaltimoreCity.gov Visit the home of the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, duckpin bowling and more. For information, visit our website. Department of Recreation and Parks 3001 East Dr., Druid Hill Park; 410-396- 7900; BCRP.BaltimoreCity.gov The Department of Recreation and Parks’ mission is to provide diverse recreational, environmental, cultural, educational and leisure opportunities to benefit current and future generations. Business & Economic Development Organizations Baltimore Area Concierge Association 211 E. Lombard St., PMB 222; 410-718- 8436; BaltimoreAreaConcierge.com An association of concierges and affiliates working together to provide knowledge about the city and events. Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 4483; 410-837-7101; BaltimoreCityChamber.org A business association promoting Baltimore as a wonderful place to live, work and do business. Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) 36 S. Charles St., Ste. 1600; 410-837-9305; BaltimoreDevelopment.com Works to retain and attract new business, help businesses expand, increase employment for city residents and expand the tax base. Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts 10 E. Baltimore St., 10th Fl.; 410-752-8632; PromotionAndArts.com Produces special events, including Artscape, the Baltimore Book Festival, sports competitions, parades, festivals, concerts, fireworks and family and holiday celebrations. Also manages the Top of the World Observation Level, The Cloisters historic house event space and the School 33 Art Center. Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland 502 S. Sharp St., Ste. 1200; 410-347-3990; GreaterMD.BBB.org Promotes and fosters an ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education and service excellence. Charles Street Development Corporation 36 S. Charles St., 12th Fl.; 410-659-7767; CharlesStreet.org Private, nonprofit organization that markets and facilitates development and investment on Charles Street from the Inner Harbor to University Parkway. Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Inc. 20 S. Charles St., 6th Fl.; 410-244-1030; GoDowntownBaltimore.com This nonprofit corporation works with business and government to identify needs, develop strategies, shape policy and implement programs to strengthen downtown’s economic vitality and regional role. Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore Silo Point, 1200 Steuart St., Ste. C1B; 410-468-0100; GreaterBaltimore.org Nonprofit economic development organization led by regional business executives, elected officials and higher education leaders, focused on fostering business retention and development, job creation and regional investment. Federal Hill Business Association 42 E. Cross St.; 410-727-4500; FedHill.org/Business-Association We are composed of over 200 businesses in historic Federal Hill, with a mission to create a safe, clean and beautiful community that honors our local history and the residents of our surrounding neighborhoods. Federal Hill Main Street, Inc. 42 E. Cross St.; 410-727-4500; FedHill.org Nonprofit corporation created to revitalize this downtown business district in ways that meet community needs and bring tourists to the area, while preserving the area’s unique historic character. Fell’s Point Main Street 1632 Aliceanna St.; 410-675-8900; FellsPointMainStreet.org We work to revitalize and strengthen the commercial district while promoting and preserving the area’s unique historic character. We host multiple large-scale street festivals and monthly promotions. Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce 2505 Lord Baltimore Dr., Ste. A78; 443-424-2201; GreaterBaltimoreChamber.com Committed to serving as a beacon of strength, integrity and knowledge for Black- owned businesses operating in Greater Baltimore. Greater Baltimore Committee, Inc. 111 S. Calvert St., Ste. 1700; 410-727-2820; GBC.org An organization of prominent business leaders dedicated to strengthening the Baltimore region’s business climate. Hampden Village Merchants Association 3620 Falls Rd.; 410-662-4444; HampdenMerchants.com Works to keep the mostly independent and locally-owned shops, restaurants and businesses of Greater Hampden—including Medfield, Woodberry, Remington and Roland Park—safe and unique. Highlandtown Main Street 3323 Eastern Ave., Ste. 200; 410-342-3234; IHeartHighlandtown.com Highlandtown Main Street is a program of the Southeast Community Development Corporation and Baltimore Main Streets. Live Baltimore Home Center 343 N. Charles St., 1st Fl.; 410-637-3750; LiveBaltimore.com Your one-stop resource for Baltimore city living. This is the exclusive organization for finding comprehensive information on neighborhoods, home-buying incentive programs, buying and renting resources and more! Maryland Center for Hospitality Training P.O. Box 8693, Elkridge, MD; MarylandHospitalityTraining.com A soft skills hospitality training center and administrator of the Baltimore Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) Program. Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce 5111 Wetheredsville Rd.; 410-715-4035; MDLGBT.org We empower and promote LGBT+ professionals and business owners in the Maryland marketplace through education, networking and advocacy. Pigtown Main Street 763 Washington Blvd.; 443-908-7038; HistoricPigtown.org A friendly place to live or visit, Pigtown Main Street offers a vibrant community, local shops and great eats—all steps from downtown Baltimore. R. House 301 W. 29th St.; 443-347-3570; RHouseBaltimore.com A collection of 10 chef-driven fast and casual concepts in a modern, newly renovated auto body shop. Restaurant Association of Maryland 6301 Hillside Ct., Columbia, MD; 410-290-6800; MarylandRestaurants.com The food service industry’s trade group is a resource for owners, operators, meeting planners, tour group operators and consumers. Provides restaurant referrals for large and small groups and sells gift certificates redeemable at more than 500 Maryland restaurants.