We have compiled these clippings of selected news articles that demonstrate GBC's role and involvement. These clippings reflect the work of the GBC in influencing public policy and economic growth issues. We hope you will keep abreast of our work on these issues and help us with our advocacy to strengthen the Greater Baltimore business climate.

-- Donald C. Fry, President & CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee



Selected News Clips from:
March and April 2009

BIOSCIENCE

To jump-start E. Baltimore biopark, developer may scale back
(4/30/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
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State cuts hit jobs creation program
(4/2/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
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State cuts hit jobs creation program
(4/2/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
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AstraZeneca CEO says U.S. needs less 'sick care'
(4/15/09, The Daily Record)
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GBC honors locals among 2009 bioscience awards winners
(4/1/09, Business Monthly)
Full article

International acclaim for a local program
(4/15/09, Catonsville Times)
Full article

After 6 years, Shannon leaving EBDI
(4/30/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

It's worth repeating: Prevention is key
(4/20/09, The Baltimore Sun)
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Biotech execs ready for all nighter
(4/17/09, Gazette.net)
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Researchers not expecting fast money
(3/10/09, The Daily Record)
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O'Malley launches push for international business
(3/13/09, Gazette.net)
Full article

Brief Case 3-19
(3/19/09, ExploreHoward.com)
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Three firms, two training programs garner Greater Baltimore Committee's 2009 Bioscience Awards
(3/12/09, National Hispanic Corporate Council)
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Maryland 'We Work for Health' calls on elected officials to focus on medical research and innovation to bolster economy and find cures
(3/19/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
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Greater Baltimore Committee to announce winners of 2009 Maryland Bioscience Awards at ceremonies on March 12
(3/10/09, Baltimore/Washington Business Journal)
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Maryland business, academic and Biopharma groups underscore commitment to medical innovation, finding cures for cancer and other diseases and supporting the economy
(3/16/09, WDBJ7.com)
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OTHER

DBED fund sliced by $6 million
(4/17/09, Gazette.net)
Full article

O's announce player alumni autograph series
(4/9/09, WJZ.com)
Full article

Laurence Merlis
(4/17/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Jan Houbolt
(4/17/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

National health experts to announce creation of bipartisan coalition to fight Maryland's growing burden to chronic disease Tuesday at Inner Harbor
(4/13/09, Individual.com)
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Md. education system is key to tomorrow's work force
(3/20/09, The Daily Record)
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Subcommittee restores film credit, keeps tuition freeze
(3/19/09, The Daily Record)
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Out & About: Fishing for Business
(3/19/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
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Charitable Giving: Feeling the squeeze, nonprofits discuss strategies for survival
(3/20/09, The Daily Record)
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Arts coordinator to remain -- in come capacity
(3/27/09, Baltimoresun.com Blog)
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TRANSPORTATION

Canton organizing to oppose transit plan
(4/26/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Carpool lanes lined with cash
(4/3/09, The Daily Record)
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Chamber racks up 90 percent kill rate
(4/17/09, Gazette.net)
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Commuters look for more transportation funding
(3/5/09, WJZ.com)
Full article

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Keeping perspective when businesses behave badly
(4/17/09, The Daily Record)
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Cutting state fund will deter new business
(4/9/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
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Business-related bills keep Maryland lobbyists busy
(4/3/09, Business Gazette)
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GBC STUDY: BALTIMORE POLICE, FIRE PENSION

Trustees of fire, police pensions warned
(4/22/09, The Baltimore Sun)
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Fry tapped to review police, fire pensions
(4/5/09, The Baltimore Sun)
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City police, fire pension system due review: GBC chief to lead panel studying financial woes
(4/5/09, Individual.com)
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HISTORIC TAX CREDIT

Bill would resurrect state's redevelopment tax credit
(3/6/09, Gazette.net)
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Governor proposes tax credits for building restorations
(3/3/09, The Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore leaders back plan to fix Maryland historic tax credit program
(3/3/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
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State bills aimed at updating tax credit
(3/2/09, Cumberland (MD) Times - News)
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