GBC LEADER - January 30, 2009

January 30, 2009

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TOP GBC PRIORITIES

Regional Transportation. Advocate for the development of a comprehensive integrated transportation network & regional transit system.
Life Science Initiatives. Coordinate business support and
advocacy for life science industry growth.
Bridging the Gap. Strengthening minority and women-owned
business in the region.
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Prepare for growth and
BRAC-related infrastructure needs.
Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Develop teamwork between
Maryland's two metropolitan regions on business climate issues.
Energy Solutions for Maryland. Developing solutions to address Maryland's energy crisis through increased generation and transmission capacity, renewable energy resources and conservation efforts.
Building a World Class Workforce. Prepare and develop a highly educated workforce that is competitive to meet the challenges of today's knowledge-based global economy.

GBC NEWS

GBC's Top Story

Lawmakers express concerns over use of ‘one-time transfers’ in proposed state budget
Both Democrat and GOP legislative leaders are expressing reservations about the governor’s proposal to use more than $1 billion in fund transfers and one-time adjustments to balance the state’s FY 2010 budget.

12 GBC members on BBJ’s 2009 ‘Power 20’ list
GBC's Fry, and GBC Chairman Atwood “Woody” Collins III, president and CEO of M&T Bank’s Mid-Atlantic Division, are among executives from 12 GBC-member companies named by the BBJ to its 2009 "Power 20" list.
GBC's Fry: Getting back to basics in Annapolis
GBC's Don Fry urges government leaders to engage in serious budget prioritizing, and taking a close look at all state programs.
Secretary Colmers discusses state of health care and access in Maryland
Secretary Colmers updated the GBC Health Care Committee on health care access activities; Medicaid expansion; budget constraints; the federal stimulus package; workforce issues; health IT; and emergency preparedness.
GBC seeks members with employee wellness programs
The GBC Health Care Committee has chosen as one of its program initiatives in the current year an examination of best practices for employee wellness programs at businesses throughout the region.
Business communication expert explains how to influence behavior
Finding “vital behaviors,” recognizable and repeatable actions, can lead to becoming a successful influencer, said Al Switzler, business communication expert and New York Times bestselling author.

GBC EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb. 19 Mar. 11 Mar. 12	GBC Baltimore Business Mixer, 5:30 p.m., National Aquarium in Baltimore, Harbor View Room, 501 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202 GBC Business & Professional Development Series: The Future of Learning for Business Leaders, 7:30 a.m., Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, 10 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 GBC's Fourth Annual Bioscience Awards Ceremony, 8:00 a.m., Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (See the GBC Calendar for details)
Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 18 Feb. 25	Education & Workforce Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room Hospitality/Tourism Industry Group Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room Technology Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room Built Environment & Sustainability Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room, Topic: West Baltimore MARC Station Master Plan

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