GBC LEADER - May 29, 2009

May 29, 2009

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TOP 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 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

GBC report examines benefits, drawbacks to replacing gas tax with a mileage tax
Proposals to replace gas taxes with a tax on vehicle miles traveled appear to be gaining traction at the federal level and in at least one western state, but are raising concerns about technology and privacy...

Needed: a focused national transportation strategy
Don Fry Commentary on WYPR: New federal transportation funding legislation should be framed around four strategic objectives.
GBC seeks nominations for 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards
The GBC will honor exceptional minority and women-owned businesses and outstanding advocates for minority business development at the 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards this Fall in Baltimore.
GBC begins production of 2009-10 Membership Directory
GBC members are offered both print and online advertising opportunities for Fall publication.

GBC EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 3: Secrets of NIH Small Business Grant Applications (SBIR and STTR), 5:30 p.m., Offices of Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP, 7 St. Paul Street, Baltimore - 19th floor

June 10: GBC 2009 Golf Classic, 7:30 a.m., Greystone Golf Course, White Hall, MD 21161

June 25: GBC 2009 Transportation Summit, 8:00 a.m., Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

SAVE THE DATES
September 17: GBC 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards
October 20: GBC Business Outlook Conference 2010
December 14: Mayor's Business Recognition Awards

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (See the GBC Calendar for details)

June 4: Education & Workforce Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

June 8: Built Environment & Sustainability Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room, Topic: Recent green building legislation requirements for development projects in the region and a panel presentation on the Smart Growth Task Force.

June 9: Emerging Business Council Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

June 11: Hospitality/Tourism Industry Group Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

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