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
October 2008

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

Finding light rail's track
(10/5/08, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Md. leaders urge action on second stimulus package
(10/31/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Red Line Plan
(10/31/08, WBAL-TV)
Full article

Rally backs the proposed east-west light rail line
(10/31/08, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Education and health care leaders rally for light rail version of Red Line
(10/30/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

University, health care leaders back Red Line route
(10/29/08, Baltimore Business Journal Online)
Full article

3 tunnels for Red Line urged
(10/20/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Transit coalition throws support behind Red Line tunnel plan
(10/17/08, Baltimore Business Journal Online)
Full article

Study: Red Line to reduce traffic, uproot 10 businesses
(10/9/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

GBC urges adoption of Red Line light rail plan
(10/2/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

City leaders renew interest in high-speed Maglev trains
(10/30/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Grappling with gridlock
(10/10/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE (BRAC) AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Improvements delayed
(10/5/08, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

APG-CSSC Regional BRAC Office
(10/17/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Md. historic tax credits cut again
(10/31/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article
 

SLOTS REFERENDUM

The unvarnished facts about slots revenue
(10/24/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Slots referendum draws support as best alternative to additional taxes
(10/24/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Leggett supporting slots referendum
(9/24/08, Gazette Newspapers)
Full article

BRIDGING THE GAP

GBC names award winners
(10/10/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Greater Baltimore Committee hands out 'Bridging the Gap' awards
(10/9/08, Baltimore Business Journal Online)
Full article

Awards
(10/24/08, Gazette.net)
Full article

OTHER
Maryland raising tax to cover higher cost of unemployment
(10/24/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

New trade show promises to introduce Baltimore to the world
(10/8/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Cirque returning
(10/2/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

New voice
(10/24/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

New owner of Ferris, Baker Watts replaces chief executive and chief operating officers
(10/8/08, The Baltimore Sun)
Full article

The Leadership, created by the Greater Baltimore Committee - Letters
(10/24/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Sondheim Exemplary Leadership Award: Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III
(10/24/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Future bright for The Leadership
(10/24/08, The Daily Record)
Full article

Fighting the telecom wars
(10/10/08, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article

 

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