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:
September 2009

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

GBC's Fry: Latest congestion report underscores Maryland's need for more transportation funding
(9/2/09, Corridor Inc.)
Full article

Transit projects face crowded field - starting in Maryland
(9/16/09, Gazette)
Full article

Residents' fears of Red Line displacement prompt Greater Baltimore Committee rebuttal
(9/10/09, Baltimore Brew blog)
Full article

BRIDGING THE GAP
Nine winners receive Greater Baltimore Committee's 2009 'Bridging the Gap' minority business awards
(9/24/09, CityBiz List)
Full article

Reaching our potential
(9/11/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Bridging the Gap at a Glance
(9/11/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

World Chambers Competition showcases innovation
(9/09, World Chambers Competition)
Full article

BERNARD MANEKIN
Bernard Manekin
(9/18/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Mourning Manekin
(9/11/09, Baltimore Jewish Times)
Full article

Week in Review: Real estate titan dies
(9/11/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Manekin, 95, remembered for his respect
(9/9/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

Bernard Manekin, co-founder of Manekin Commercial, passes away
(9/8/09, CityBiz News)
Full article

DONALD FRY COMMENTARIES ON WYPR


GBC's Fry: Red Line Red Herrings
(9/22/09, WYPR Radio)
Full commentary

GBC's Fry: Turning to public-private partnerships for transportation funding
(9/16/09, WYPR Radio)
Full commentary		  

BIOSCIENCE
New biotech center aims to bolster industry
(9/18/09, Gazette.net)
Full article

NewsWatch: State cuts tourism, nanobiotech programs
(9/4/09, 9/8/09 Gazette.net)
Full article

Raised - BioMarker Strategies raises $1.7 million, including investment by Abell Foundation
(9/11/09, Ad Hoc News, Berlin, Germany)
Full article

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
A business climate checklist for state leaders
(9/18/09, The Daily Record)
Full article

GBC's Fry: Replace short-term fiscal tactics with a more long-term vision
(9/28/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Corporate taxes on the table
(9/24/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

OTHER
Don Fry on transportation, regionalism and, oh yeah, slots
(9/4/09, Corridor Inc.)
Full article

Md. near awarding 1st slots license
(9/22/09, The Washington Post)
Full article

Minding your messages: companies are setting limits on what's OK on Twitter, Facebook
(9/28/09, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

O'Malley swears in members of State's Economic Development Commission
(9/1/09, Business Monthly)
Full article


 

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