GBC LEADER - October 29, 2009

October 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

Experts to GBC: Recession is dissipating, ‘green’ business opportunities emerge
A general consensus that the recession is beginning to dissipate is prompting optimism in the financial community tempered by concerns over a continuing high rate of joblessness, a still-sluggish housing market, and consumer confidence.

GBC's Fry: Maryland needs a consensus on business climate
Maryland has many economic development strengths to build on, but government and business leaders need to agree on what constitutes a good business climate for economic growth.
Mayor's Business Recognition Award nomination deadline extended to November 5
Organizations will be honored for civic leadership and outstanding community service at the 2009 Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards, hosted by the GBC and Baltimore Development Corporation, on December 14 at Hyatt Regency Baltimore.

GBC EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 11: Greater Baltimore Health Care Vendor Fair, 7:30 a.m., The Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215

November 19: Baltimore Smarter Cities Forum, 8:00 a.m., University of Maryland Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle, University Center, Third Floor / Baltimore, MD 21250

December 1: Special Event: Telework Baltimore, 7:30 a.m., Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202

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

December 9: 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)

November 3: GBC Health Care Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m., GBC Board Room

November 12: Hospitality/Tourism Industry Group Meeting, 8:30 a.m., GBC Board Room

November 18: Technology Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m., GBC Board Room

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