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:
July and August 2009

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

O'Malley confirms Red Line pick
(8/5/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

O'Malley backs modified Red Line plan
(8/4/09, Baltimore Sun Online)
Full article

O'Malley expected to back Red Line plan with some tunnels
(8/4/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

O'Malley readies Red Line decision
(8/4/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Tuesday is 'Red Line, Purple Line Day'
(8/3/09, Baltimore Sun Online)
Full article

Both Md. hands out for U.S. transit aid
(7/20/09, The Washington Post)
Full article

Where will feds find needed highway cash?
(7/14/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

State roads should not be left to the feds
(7/3/09, Washington Examiner)
Full article

New group scrutinizes stimulus spending, transportation priorities
(7/1/09, Gazette)
Full article

Md. asks rail network aid
(8/25/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article


LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Maryland needs a strategic fiscal game plan
(7/17/09, The Daily Record)
Full article


Maryland turning eye to tax changes
(8/12/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article


Taxing times
(7/23/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

O'Malley revives economic panel
(8/21/09, Gazette Newspapers)
Full article


OTHER

Business steers clear of Dixon's woes
(7/2/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Leadership by design
(7/16/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


Walter Sondheim Fountain unveiled 
(8/16/09, The Baltimore Times)
Full article


A Face of the recession: Joe Harsel
(8/20/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


Largest associations in the Baltimore area
(8/27/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


At Harbor, few worries
(8/18/09, The Daily Record)
Full article


Winsky out at TEDCO
(7/20/09, The Daily Record)
Full article


Bramble confident in schools planning
(8/6/09, Catholic Review)
Full article


Nonprofits step up in times of crisis
(7/31/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

 

ENERGY

We must not lose sight of new nuclear plant's benefits
(8/23/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article


The hard truth about our energy supply

(8/21/09, The Daily Record)
Full article


BIOSCIENCE

Fed's grip on health care system could strangle biotechs
(8/19/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


Former Alba CEO takes on early-stage bio funding gap
(7/9/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


BRIDGING THE GAP

Leveling the playing field
(7/31/09, The Daily Record)
Full article


PLANNING & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Redrawing downtown
(7/7/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article


Eastward shift for Baltimore's downtown: As businesses relocate, old neighborhoods suffer
(7/1/09, Individual.com)
Full article


Sport commission sets sights on lacrosse tourney, pro soccer
(7/22/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


Devoting full attention to the harbor
(7/15/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot's call to arms
(8/7/09, Washington Business Journal)
Full article

SLOTS

Slots standoff
(8/30/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Casino would 'celebrate' city
(8/27/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Fresh casino site to jump start Maryland slots growth
(8/26/09, GamblingCompliance.com)
Full article


Rejected slots developer calls on Maryland to seek new bids
(8/24/09, Washington Business Journal)
Full article


Md. slots commission pressures Penn National to add machines to bid
(8/13/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


City's casino shift could boost slots revenue
(8/7/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

DONALD FRY COMMENTARIES ON WYPR

Latest congestion report underscores Maryland’s need for more transportation funding
8/11/09, WYPR Radio)
Full Commentary

Funding needed to push bioscience industry growth in Maryland

7/28/09, WYPR Radio)
Full Commentary

Taking our business climate for granted in Annapolis

7/14/09, WYPR Radio)
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