GBC NEWS

1. GBC-member CEOs and executives to hear from economic experts at Business Outlook Conference 2006
2. Bridging the Gap: Online minority business database launched; Nominations sought for 2005 Achievement Awards
3. Baltimore lures lacrosse Final Four back, GBC's Fry on presentation team
4. BACVA: Baltimore must address safety, "perception" issues among travelers
5. GBC hosts a 'Happy Hour at The Grille'

GBC EVENTS

COMING EVENTS:
October 11: GBC Business Outlook Conference 2006, 7:30 a.m., Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel - For sponsorship opportunities, click here.
November 14: GBC 2005 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards Ceremony, 5:30 p.m., The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture - For a full description of the award categories and to submit a nomination, click here.

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (See the GBC Calendar for details)
October 6: Education Committee, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room, "Charter Schools in Maryland - Are they working? Should there be more? Why do some oppose them?," Panelists: David Stone, Baltimore City School System; John Woolums, Maryland Association of School Boards; and Jason Botel, Kipp Ujima Village Academy
October 12: Technology Policy Committee, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room
October 18: Health Care Committee, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

MEMBER NEWS HEADLINES

• Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival is October 15
  
• 'Habitat Harvest, Windows of Opportunity,' Chesapeake Habitat hosts seventh annual fundraising gala
  
• McDaniel College to dedicate new Academic Hall
  
• Former NIH Official Joins UMB Foundation Board of Trustees
  
• Woodbourne Center names Bonner Senior Director of Programs
  

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NEW MEMBER PROFILES

• Aegon
  
• American Radiology Services, Inc.
  
• Corridor Reznick LLC
  
• Monumental Life Insurance Co.
  

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