GBC LEADER - July 13, 2010

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July 13, 2010

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New report underscores Maryland’s work force development challenges
A recent report on the education requirements projected for the nation's work force in 2018 sends a compelling message to students, administrators and teachers in Maryland's K-12 schools, as well as to our state's higher education institutions.

GBC's Fry: Northeast needs more attention from federal rail planners
Major business advocacy organizations from Maine to Virginia, including the GBC, are urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund and lead an $18.8 million planning effort for strengthening high-speed rail resources and related transportation modes in the heavily-traveled northeast corridor.
33 GBC companies participate in Healthiest Maryland initiative
Healthiest Maryland is a campaign where government and business leaders promote ways to improve the health of all Marylanders by encouraging businesses, schools and communities to engage in wellness initiatives that make healthy choices expedient, accessible, and easy.
Mayor, business leaders, singing fudgemakers celebrate Harborplace’s 30th
Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and business and civic leaders launched Harborplace's 30th anniversary weekend with ceremonies on Friday that included confetti, speeches, street performers, singing fudgemakers, and a spraying fireboat.
Nine GBC-member companies among winners of PRSA 2010 Best in Maryland Awards
Nominees from nine GBC-member companies were named among winners of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2010 Best in Maryland Awards on June 17 at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel.

GBC EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 21: GBC Bioscience Speaker Series: Peter Greenleaf, President, MedImmune LLC, 8:00 a.m., UMB BioPark, 801 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD, Invent and Advance Rooms

September 21: GBC Membership Open House, 4:30 p.m., Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202

September 22: GBC 2010 Transportation Summit, 8:00 a.m., Hyatt Regency Baltimore, 300 Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202

October 4: BRAC and Government Contracting: How to Get Your Foot in the Door, 7:30 a.m., Richlin Ballroom,1700 Van Bibber Rd, Edgewood, MD 21040

October 13: GBC 7th Annual Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards, 6:00 p.m., Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, 101 W. Fayette Street • Baltimore, MD 21201

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (See the GBC Calendar for details)

July 15: Bridging the Gap Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

July 19: Energy Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

July 28: 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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