After 62 years of renting space, the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce may have a permanent home, a move leaders of the organization say is a sign of health in the recession.

The chamber is in negotiations to purchase the building at 7439 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd. in Glen Burnie to be a permanent home after decades of discussion.

"I think it's a great idea for the chamber to have a permanent home and permanent presence in Glen Burnie and Northern Anne Arundel County," incoming President Barbara Floyd said.

Chamber leaders told members about the building last night at the annual state of the...