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:
May and June 2009

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION


U.S. must boost gas tax, transportation expert says

(6/26/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Transit spending decisions are on tap
(6/26/09, The Daily Record)
Full article


A dash for the cash
(6/26/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

If not the gas tax, then what?
(6/19/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

A streetcar named Conspire
(June 2009, Urbanite Baltimore)
Full article

Maryland mileage tax a no-go, for now
(06/02/09, Washington Examiner)
Full article

Online Today: The Red Line - two opposing views
(06/29/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

If not the gasoline tax, then what?

(5/15/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Public divided over Red Line light rail plan
(5/15/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

GBC reports suggest gas tax alternative
(5/24/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Greater Baltimore Committee breaks down transportation funding tax
(5/29/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Where did our transportation funds go?
(5/15/09, The Daily Record)
Full article


OTHER

Electricity choices benefit consumers
(6/22/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

City would limit pension rises
(6/9/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Wanted: A community conversation
(6/12/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Baltimore business steers clear of Mayor Dixon's woes
(6/26/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

UMB president to step down
(6/5/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Catholic Charities names new leader; Smith retires

(5/28/09, Catholic Review)
Full article


Catholic Charities names new executive director
(5/26/09, WBAL.com)
Full article


People In The News
(5/15/09, Baltimore Jewish Times)
Full article


Newsmakers
(5/14/09, Owings Mills Times)
Full article


Project seeks to aid Baltimore's black middle class article tools
(5/4/09, Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Full article


 

BIOSCIENCE


Vying for bio

(06/16/09, Gazette.net)
Full article


Stimulus slights small biotech companies

(5/24/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

State seeks to nurture biotechs
(5/22/09, Gazette.net)
Full article

GBC applauds release of bioscience report
(5/21/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

O'Malley, state lawmakers wise to maintain biotechnology tax credit
(5/7/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

BRIDGING THE GAP


Networking in Baltimore
(06/30/09, BusinessWeek)
Full article

SLOTS


Slots group in talks for larger site

(5/28/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Baltimore City slots group in talks for larger site, plan could scrap Gateway South development
(5/22/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


DONALD FRY COMMENTARIES ON WYPR


Are re-regulation and energy innovation compatible?
(06/16/09, WYPR Radio)
Listen

Baltimore City schools making a comeback
(06/2/09, WYPR Radio)
Listen


Needed: a focused national transportation strategy
(05/19/09, WYPR Radio)
Listen


General Assembly delivers some good news, but defers fiscal reckoning
(05/5/09, WYPR Radio)
Listen


GBC EVENTS

GBC continuity
(06/19/09, The Daily Record)
Full article


Out & About
(06/25/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


GBC's facilitator

(5/8/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

New GBC Chair: Inner Harbor has "lost some of its sparkle"
(5/5/09, WBAL.com)
Full article


GBC gives Alonso Rawlings award
(5/7/09, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

On the Move - Awards
(5/22/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

News Briefs - Monk to ascend at GBC
(5/5/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Alonso honored by Greater Baltimore Committee
(5/6/09, Baltimore Sun Online)
Full article

Charles O. Monk II takes chair of the Greater Baltimore Committee
(5/6/09, Corridor Inc. Online)
Full article


 

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