GBC LEADER - April 30, 2010

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April 30, 2010

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Don Fry Letter to Members: GBC’s Annual Meeting on May 18
This year's annual meeting will include more time for networking and a fast-paced, concise dinner program that will celebrate accomplishments, detail priorities for the coming year, and honor special guests...

Cardin: ‘we’ve got to do a better job’ addressing cyber-security issues
Computer security has become an "increasingly important part of our national debate," U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin told more than 90 GBC members who attended an April 22 GBC cyber security workshop in Baltimore.
Don Fry Commentary on WYPR: Pension funding challenges loom for state, local governments
Baltimore City and Maryland are among governments across the U.S. facing declining pension fund assets and escalating costs.
GBC sponsors 2010-2011 Stevenson University Baltimore Speaker Series
The Greater Baltimore Committee is a sponsor of the 2010-11 Baltimore Speaker Series presented by Stevenson University.

GBC EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 11: GBC BioParks Outreach Event, 8:00 a.m., UMB BioPark, 801 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

May 13: GBC Business Mixer, 5:30 p.m., The Capital Grille, 500 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

May 18: GBC 2010 Annual Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Baltimore, 300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

May 25: BRAC: 16 Months and Counting, 7:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, White Marsh, 5015 Campbell Boulevard, White Marsh, MD 21236

June 9: GBC 2010 Golf Classic, 7:30 a.m., Greystone Golf Course, 2115 Whitehall Road, White Hall, MD 21161

September 22: GBC 2010 Transportation Summit, 8:00 a.m., Location to be determined.

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (See the GBC Calendar for details)

May 5: Bridging the Gap Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

May 6: Education & Workforce Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

May 19: Technology Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

May 20: Hospitality & Tourism Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

May 26: Built Environment & Sustainability Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

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GBC PRIORITIES

Regional Transportation. Advocate for the development of a comprehensive integrated transportation network & regional transit system.
Bioscience. Coordinate business support and advocacy for bioscience industry growth.
Bridging the Gap. Strengthening minority and women-owned businesses in the region.
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Prepare for growth and BRAC-related infrastructure needs.
Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Develop teamwork between MD's two metropolitan regions on business climate issues.
Energy Solutions for Maryland. Developing solutions to address MD'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.

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