GBC LEADER - September 30, 2009

September 30, 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

Nine winners receive Greater Baltimore Committee's 2009 'Bridging the Gap' minority business awards
Five Baltimore-area companies, a majority-minority partnership, and two individuals were named winners of the Greater Baltimore Committee’s 2009 Bridging the Gap Awards.

GBC's Fry: Red Line Red Herrings
A number of myths and misinformation about Baltimore's planned light rail Red Line are surfacing on local blogs.
GBC's Fry to Daily Record readers: A business climate checklist for state leaders
Maryland lawmakers are not expected to seriously consider any major new taxes next year, but they have a lot on their plates that could impact the state’s business climate.
GBC to host Small Business Summit, Oct. 15
A panel of experts will discuss financing, business and technology; health care, green business, energy and sustainability at the GBC's Small Business Summit.

GBC EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

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 405, 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 5: GBC Bioscience Speaker Series - Carol A. Nacy, Ph.D., Sequella, Inc., 8:00 a.m., Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202

November 11: Greater Baltimore Health Care Vendor Fair, 7:00 a.m., Forum’s Caterers, 4210 Primrose Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215

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)

October 1: Education & Workforce Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

October 12: Hospitality/Tourism Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

October 21: Technology Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

October 28: Built Environment & Sustainability Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

October 29: GBC Minority and Business Inclusion Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

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