GBC LEADER - August 26, 2009

August 26, 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

20 finalists announced for GBC’s Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards on Sept. 23
Twenty finalists have been selected for the Greater Baltimore Committee’s sixth annual Bridging the Gap Awards for minority business achievement.

GBC's Fry to Sun readers: We must not lose sight of new nuclear plant's benefits
Maryland sorely needs Constellation Energy's planned new 1,600 megawatt nuclear plan - and should seize the opportunity to get it built.
GBC’s Fry, seven GBC members appointed to revived Maryland Economic Development Commission
GBC President & CEO Donald C. Fry and seven GBC members among leaders from the business, science, and education communities appointed by Governor O’Malley to serve on the revived MD Economic Development Commission.
GBC subcommittee focuses on after-school programs
A GBC subcommittee is seeking to focus business resources on expanding and strengthening after-school programs.

GBC EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 15: Maryland Stem Cell Fund Grant Writing Workshop, 8:30 a.m., Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert St., Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD, 21202

September 23: GBC 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards, 6:00 p.m., University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

October 1: GBC Baltimore Business Mixer, 5:30 p.m., Mt. Washington Conference Center, Historic Octagon Building, 5801 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209

October 6: GBC Business & Professional Development Series: How to Protect Your Business From Corporate Fraud, 7:30 a.m., Katz Abosch office - 9690 Deereco Road, Suite 500, Timonium, MD 21093

October 15: GBC Small Business Summit, 7:30 a.m., Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, 101 West Fayette Street Baltimore, MD 21201

October 20: GBC Economic Outlook Conference, 7:30 a.m., Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, 110 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

November 17: GBC Energy Symposium, 8:30 a.m., UMB BioPark, Building II, 801 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

December 14: Mayor's Business Recognition Awards, 11:30 a.m., Hyatt Regency Baltimore, 300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (See the GBC Calendar for details)

September 2: GBC Education and Workforce Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room, Topic: Maryland’s S.T.E.M. Education & Workforce Plans: From Principals to Policy

September 3: GBC Hospitality/Tourism Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

September 10: GBC Emerging Business Council Meeting, 12:00 p.m., GBC Board Room

September 22: GBC Technology Committee, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

September 23: GBC Minority and Business Inclusion Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

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