We have compiled these clippings of selected news articles that demonstrate GBC's role and involvement. These clippings reflect the work of the GBC in influencing public policy and economic growth issues. We hope you will keep abreast of our work on these issues and help us with our advocacy to strengthen the Greater Baltimore business climate.

-- Donald C. Fry, President & CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee



Selected News Clips
April 2008

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION

Highway robbery
(04/14/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Lawmakers say we've been down this road before
(04/17/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

An un-fare recovery?
(04/17/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Transportation loses big in session
(04/11/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Statement from Donald C. Fry
(04/02/08, WBAL Radio)
Full article

Chambers rack up big wins
(04/11/08, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article

It's not over 'til it's over
(04/11/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Maryland General Assembly wraps up session
(04/17/08, Washington Business Journal)
Full article

Md. IT businesses applaud vote in committee to repeal tech tax
(04/04/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Computer tax repeal may pass
(04/02/08, Daily Record)
Full article

A tech lobby is born
(04/07/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Officials can't find cuts? They can start with themselves
(04/07/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Fewer historic tax credits available
(04/24/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Panel listens to proposals for new city venue
(04/05/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article
 

BIOSCIENCE

Next Breath chief executive wins entrepreneurial spirit award
(03/20/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

bwtech@UMBC company receives GBC award
(04/01/08, Business Monthly)
Full article

Alba co-founder is replaced as chief executive
(04/04/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

OTHER ISSUES

GBC joins health agencies' effort to prepare for a regional disaster
(04/25/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

2008 influential Marylanders: Donald Fry
(04/25/08, Daily Record)
Full article

2008 influential Marylanders: Atwood "Woody" Collins III
(04/25/08, Daily Record)
Full article

2008 influential Marylanders: Barbara Gehrig
(04/25/08, Daily Record)
Full article

2008 influential Marylanders: Laura Gamble
(04/25/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Troubled zoo looks for help in tough fundraising times
(04/03/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Maryland posts fifth-highest per capita income in U.S.
(03/27/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Greater Baltimore Committee diversity event at the Maryland Science Center
(04/25/08, Baltimore Times)
Full article

 

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