GBC Leader - January 2004

January 2004

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NEW THIS MONTH:
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- COMING EVENT: Prominent Annapolis Policy Makers to Examine 2004 Issues at GBC's January 26
Legislative Forum

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GBC NEWS:
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1. The Year in Review: GBC Focuses on Biotechnology, Transportation, Harbor and Schools in 2003; Gains 75 New Members
2. GBC Targets Economic Growth, Minority Business Development in 2004
3. Baltimore Region Ranks Best for Low Cost of Living in New Report by GBC and Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
4. Online Dues Payment Now Available on GBC Website
5. GBC Collaborates with EBDI and UMB on Regional Life Sciences Strategy
6. January "Issues & Answers" Profiles Regional Biotechnology Industry

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GBC NEWS
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1. THE YEAR IN REVIEW: GBC FOCUSES ON BIOTECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, HARBOR AND SCHOOLS IN 2003; GAINS 75 NEW MEMBERS
The GBC played a major role during 2003 in facilitating the development of the Baltimore region's emerging biotechnology industry. The GBC also campaigned for a stronger regional rail transit system and improved management of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, issued a game plan for improving the fiscal management of Baltimore City Public Schools, and coordinated the publication of the 2003 State of the Region Report.

Meanwhile, the GBC launched "Bridging the Gap," a program aimed at building minority business resources and promoting inclusion in emerging business development opportunities. The GBC also significantly strengthened its membership development, attracting more than 75 new members during Donald C. Fry's first full year as GBC president.

Click here for more on the GBC's accomplishments in 2003.

2. GBC TARGETS ECONOMIC GROWTH, MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN 2004
In 2004, the GBC is focusing its efforts on economic growth initiatives such as nurturing the growth of the region's life sciences industry and improving regional transportation and mobility. The Bridging the Gap initiative is also a top priority as the GBC works to create more equity and partnership relationships for minority-owned businesses.

Click here for more on the GBC's goals for 2004.

3. BALTIMORE REGION RANKS BEST FOR LOW COST OF LIVING IN NEW REPORT BY GBC AND ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF GREATER BALTIMORE
The Baltimore region edged past the Indianapolis region to gain a first place ranking for lowest cost of living among 20 U.S. metropolitan areas studied by the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore in a new "State of the Region" report.

Click here for more about the report.
Click here to see the report.

4. ONLINE DUES PAYMENT NOW AVAILABLE ON GBC WEBSITE
The GBC now offers its members online dues renewal. Members that have received a bill in the mail to renew their dues may now pay them online.

For details, go to the Members section of the GBC website, www.gbc.org.

5. GBC COLLABORATES WITH EBDI AND UMB ON REGIONAL LIFE SCIENCES STRATEGY
Working with East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI), the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), and other advocates, the Greater Baltimore Committee has begun implementing a strategic plan to build unified support in the region's business community for strong development of the bioscience industry in Greater Baltimore.

Click here for more on this story.

6. JANUARY "ISSUES & ANSWERS" PROFILES REGIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
Representatives from the region's biotechnology industry are featured in January on "Issues & Answers," a show produced by Comcast in partnership with the GBC. Included among the guests are Jack Shannon of East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI), Jim Hughes of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, C. Robert Eaton of MdBio, Ravinder Dhallan of Ravgen, Mike Meehan of BD Diagnostic Systems, and Ellen Hemmerly of the UMBC Research and Technology Park.

Click here for "Issues & Answers" times, channels and a schedule of guests.

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UPCOMING GBC EVENT NOTES
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(See the GBC Calendar at www.gbc.org for more upcoming events.)

1. PROMINENT ANNAPOLIS POLICY MAKERS TO EXAMINE 2004 ISSUES AT GBC'S JANUARY 26 LEGISLATIVE FORUM
This year's GBC Legislative Forum on January 26 features a panel of prominent players on the Maryland political scene and focuses on forthcoming issues in the 2004 General Assembly session, including increased funding needs for education, the need for transportation infrastructure improvements, and possible expanded gaming. The event begins at 8:15 a.m. with 7:30 a.m. registration at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel.

Title sponsors are Comcast and Saul Ewing LLP. Click here for a list of panelists and for more details about the event, or contact Pat Kirkner, 410-727-2820, x11. Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

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NEW MEMBER PROFILES
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The following are among new GBC members in 2003.

- Benefits Perspectives, Inc.
- Carton Donofrio Partners, Inc.
- Central Parking System of Maryland
- Charm City Catering
- College Savings Plans of Maryland

Click here for details on these new GBC members and more.

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MEMBER NEWS
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- GBC members receive Distinguished Women's Awards
- Ober|Kaler awards $25,000 in grants to four Baltimore non-profits to mark centennial anniversary
- CareFirst elects former U.S. Rep. Beverly Byron as board chair, adopts revised mission statement
- GBC's Arnold Williams wins Parks Award
- Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani, LLC's Mongan receives Civil Engineer Award

Click here for details on these headlines and for more member news

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GBC CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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(See the GBC Calendar at www.gbc.org for more upcoming events.)

Monday, January 12, 8:00 a.m.
Executive Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Chris Fabula, 410-727-2820, x36. By invitation only.

Tuesday, January 13, 8:00 a.m.
Health Care Committee, Guest Speaker: Delegate John Hurson, Chairman of the House Health and Government Operations Committee. GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40.
Meeting open to all GBC members.

Thursday, January 15, 8:00 a.m.
Legislative Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40.
By invitation only.

Thursday, January 15, Noon
Public Safety Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40.
Meeting open to all GBC members.

Friday, January 16, 8:00 a.m.
GBC Board of Directors, GBC Board Room. Contact Chris Fabula, 410-727-2820, x36. By invitation only.

Wednesday, January 21, 8:00 a.m.
Hospitality/Tourism Industry Group, GBC Board Room. Contact Alice Smith, 410-727-2820, x19.
Meeting open to all GBC members.

Monday, January 26, 8:15 a.m.
(7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast). GBC Legislative Forum, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore. Title Sponsors: Comcast, Saul Ewing LLP. Patron Sponsors: Alexander & Cleaver P.A, American Skyline Insurance, The Daily Record, Johns Hopkins University, McDaniel College, Medstar Health, Metro Networks, PHH Arval, Villa Julie College, University of Maryland, Baltimore, VPC Inc., and Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP.
Click here for more information, or contact Pat Kirkner, 410-727-2820, x11, for more information.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

Wednesday, January 28, 8:00 a.m.
GBC Technology Policy Group, GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40.
Meeting open to all GBC members.


January 2004 =============== NEW THIS MONTH: =============== - COMING EVENT: Prominent Annapolis Policy Makers to Examine 2004 Issues at GBC's January 26 Legislative Forum ========== GBC NEWS: ========== 1. The Year in Review: GBC Focuses on Biotechnology, Transportation, Harbor and Schools in 2003; Gains 75 New Members 2. GBC Targets Economic Growth, Minority Business Development in 2004 3. Baltimore Region Ranks Best for Low Cost of Living in New Report by GBC and Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore 4. Online Dues Payment Now Available on GBC Website 5. GBC Collaborates with EBDI and UMB on Regional Life Sciences Strategy 6. January "Issues & Answers" Profiles Regional Biotechnology Industry =========== GBC NEWS =========== 1. THE YEAR IN REVIEW: GBC FOCUSES ON BIOTECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, HARBOR AND SCHOOLS IN 2003; GAINS 75 NEW MEMBERS The GBC played a major role during 2003 in facilitating the development of the Baltimore region's emerging biotechnology industry. The GBC also campaigned for a stronger regional rail transit system and improved management of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, issued a game plan for improving the fiscal management of Baltimore City Public Schools, and coordinated the publication of the 2003 State of the Region Report. Meanwhile, the GBC launched "Bridging the Gap," a program aimed at building minority business resources and promoting inclusion in emerging business development opportunities. The GBC also significantly strengthened its membership development, attracting more than 75 new members during Donald C. Fry's first full year as GBC president. Click here for more on the GBC's accomplishments in 2003. 2. GBC TARGETS ECONOMIC GROWTH, MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN 2004 In 2004, the GBC is focusing its efforts on economic growth initiatives such as nurturing the growth of the region's life sciences industry and improving regional transportation and mobility. The Bridging the Gap initiative is also a top priority as the GBC works to create more equity and partnership relationships for minority-owned businesses. Click here for more on the GBC's goals for 2004. 3. BALTIMORE REGION RANKS BEST FOR LOW COST OF LIVING IN NEW REPORT BY GBC AND ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF GREATER BALTIMORE The Baltimore region edged past the Indianapolis region to gain a first place ranking for lowest cost of living among 20 U.S. metropolitan areas studied by the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore in a new "State of the Region" report. Click here for more about the report. Click here to see the report. 4. ONLINE DUES PAYMENT NOW AVAILABLE ON GBC WEBSITE The GBC now offers its members online dues renewal. Members that have received a bill in the mail to renew their dues may now pay them online. For details, go to the Members section of the GBC website, www.gbc.org. 5. GBC COLLABORATES WITH EBDI AND UMB ON REGIONAL LIFE SCIENCES STRATEGY Working with East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI), the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), and other advocates, the Greater Baltimore Committee has begun implementing a strategic plan to build unified support in the region's business community for strong development of the bioscience industry in Greater Baltimore. Click here for more on this story. 6. JANUARY "ISSUES & ANSWERS" PROFILES REGIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY Representatives from the region's biotechnology industry are featured in January on "Issues & Answers," a show produced by Comcast in partnership with the GBC. Included among the guests are Jack Shannon of East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI), Jim Hughes of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, C. Robert Eaton of MdBio, Ravinder Dhallan of Ravgen, Mike Meehan of BD Diagnostic Systems, and Ellen Hemmerly of the UMBC Research and Technology Park. Click here for "Issues & Answers" times, channels and a schedule of guests. ========================== UPCOMING GBC EVENT NOTES ========================== (See the GBC Calendar at www.gbc.org for more upcoming events.) 1. PROMINENT ANNAPOLIS POLICY MAKERS TO EXAMINE 2004 ISSUES AT GBC'S JANUARY 26 LEGISLATIVE FORUM This year's GBC Legislative Forum on January 26 features a panel of prominent players on the Maryland political scene and focuses on forthcoming issues in the 2004 General Assembly session, including increased funding needs for education, the need for transportation infrastructure improvements, and possible expanded gaming. The event begins at 8:15 a.m. with 7:30 a.m. registration at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel. Title sponsors are Comcast and Saul Ewing LLP. Click here for a list of panelists and for more details about the event, or contact Pat Kirkner, 410-727-2820, x11. Click here to REGISTER ONLINE. ======================= NEW MEMBER PROFILES ======================= The following are among new GBC members in 2003. - Benefits Perspectives, Inc. - Carton Donofrio Partners, Inc. - Central Parking System of Maryland - Charm City Catering - College Savings Plans of Maryland Click here for details on these new GBC members and more. =============== MEMBER NEWS =============== - GBC members receive Distinguished Women's Awards - Ober\|Kaler awards $25,000 in grants to four Baltimore non-profits to mark centennial anniversary - CareFirst elects former U.S. Rep. Beverly Byron as board chair, adopts revised mission statement - GBC's Arnold Williams wins Parks Award - Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani, LLC's Mongan receives Civil Engineer Award Click here for details on these headlines and for more member news ========================== GBC CALENDAR OF EVENTS ========================== (See the GBC Calendar at www.gbc.org for more upcoming events.) Monday, January 12, 8:00 a.m. Executive Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Chris Fabula, 410-727-2820, x36. By invitation only. Tuesday, January 13, 8:00 a.m. Health Care Committee, Guest Speaker: Delegate John Hurson, Chairman of the House Health and Government Operations Committee. GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40. Meeting open to all GBC members. Thursday, January 15, 8:00 a.m. Legislative Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40. By invitation only. Thursday, January 15, Noon Public Safety Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40. Meeting open to all GBC members. Friday, January 16, 8:00 a.m. GBC Board of Directors, GBC Board Room. Contact Chris Fabula, 410-727-2820, x36. By invitation only. Wednesday, January 21, 8:00 a.m. Hospitality/Tourism Industry Group, GBC Board Room. Contact Alice Smith, 410-727-2820, x19. Meeting open to all GBC members. Monday, January 26, 8:15 a.m. (7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast). GBC Legislative Forum, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore. Title Sponsors: Comcast, Saul Ewing LLP. Patron Sponsors: Alexander & Cleaver P.A, American Skyline Insurance, The Daily Record, Johns Hopkins University, McDaniel College, Medstar Health, Metro Networks, PHH Arval, Villa Julie College, University of Maryland, Baltimore, VPC Inc., and Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP. Click here for more information, or contact Pat Kirkner, 410-727-2820, x11, for more information. Click here to REGISTER ONLINE. Wednesday, January 28, 8:00 a.m. GBC Technology Policy Group, GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40. Meeting open to all GBC members. ======================================================== Go to www.gbc.org for the latest GBC news and event information. ========================================================
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