Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

Preparing for growth from Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and other economic development

The GBC nurtures public-private strategic teamwork on BRAC that makes room for growth, and enhances the region’s business climate and quality of life in the process.

GBC 2009 Legislative Agenda

GBC News
Initiatives and Policy Positions

Technology development, tax credit retention, Red Line funding among GBC priorities for 2009 General Assembly session
Computer services tax repeal, stronger business incentives, protecting transportation funding among GBC priorities for 2008 legislative session
Baltimore region retains top rank for research and development, according to 'State of the Region' data issued by the Greater Baltimore Committee
GBC’s Fry: Draft region plan needs more transit, BRAC projects
GBC hires Robert Hellauer to head transportation and BRAC initiatives
City, counties, GBC and others sign pact to collaborate on BRAC
BRAC preparation, expanding health care access among Greater Baltimore Committee's priorities for 2007 General Assembly session
Bigger commitment to transit sought to accommodate BRAC growth
Transportation, workforce development issues cited by BRAC planners
GBC’s Fry to host BRAC meeting of county officials
New report: BRAC will generate 35,000 jobs in Baltimore region
Four local studies of BRAC impact on Maryland due by July 2006



Studies / Reports

Aberdeen Proving Ground BRAC Impacts on Seven Jurisdictions



Additional Resources

Maryland Base Realignment & Closure Subcabinet
Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor (CSSC)
Fort George G. Meade Regional Growth Management Committee, Maryland



For more information, contact Robert Hellauer, Director, Regional Transportation & BRAC, at 410-727-2820, x40 or roberth@gbc.org.