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
February 2008

COMPUTER SERVICES TAX

Facing tough fight, computer groups still target tax
(03/07/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Tech industry readies online ad push for tax repeal
(03/06/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

IT business owners promoting repeal of computer services tax
(03/07/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

GBC to educate public on computer services tax issue
(03/06/08, WBAL Radio)
Full article

Opposition to tech tax
(03/06/08, Charm City Online)
Full article

BIOSCIENCE

Maryland's biotech firms look to enter next phase of success - but need advocacy
(02/15/08, Daily Record)
Full article

New legislation breathes 'life' into sciences
(02/15/08, Daily Record)
Full article

New board signifies special attention for area biotech industry
(02/15/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Booming biotech parks symbolize sector's success
(02/15/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Work force programs target Md. high schools
(02/15/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Md. firms to global peers: 'let's make a deal'
(02/15/08, Daily Record)
Full article
 

BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION

Overdue improvements
(02/07/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Out with old, in with the new
(02/05/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

OTHER ISSUES

The Baltimore grill: Donald C. Fry
(March 2008, Baltimore Magazine)
Full article

Fry takes on President Bush
(02/07/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Well protection rules eyed
(01/30/08, The Aegis)
Full article

Week in review: Arena advice
(01/25/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Cordish eyes Md. casino opportunities
(02/11/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Entertainment is the password for local company
(02/11/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

ATK's Maryland expansion to focus on space travel
(01/28/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Minneapolis firm buys Ferris, Baker Watts
(02/15/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Ferris agrees to sell to Canada's largest bank
(02/15/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

 

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