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
January 2008
 
LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Groups seek repeal of computer tax, suggest gas tax to fill gap in funding
(01/11/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Repeal of computer service tax tops local groups' 2008 agendas
(01/04/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Geeks on call: New tax targeted
(01/07/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Computer services group hires lobbyist in preparation for legislative assault
(01/04/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Currie: Computer tax to stay on the books
(01/29/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

State House roundup: Governor to unveil public safety bills; computer tax alternative floated
(01/10/08, WBAL Radio)
Full article

Unfinished business leads off session
(01/17/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Taking care of business
(01/17/08, Daily Record)
Full article

O'Malley lists his priorities
(01/24/08, Daily Record)
Full article

City agenda wins support
(01/10/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Businesses react to O'Malley address
(01/24/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

There's still work left - just no cash
(01/09/08, Gazette Newspapers)
Full article

Most favor vote to legalize
(01/16/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

The height of government hubris
(01/29/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

What to watch for in Annapolis
(01/17/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

 

BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION

K.C.'s advice: Build a big arena
(01/22/08, Daily Record)
Full article

In K.C., a civil civic-private arena partnership
(01/18/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Fact finding for new downtown arena starts in K.C.
(01/17/08, Daily Record)
Full article

$15.4M from feds to 'jump start' BRAC-related transit improvements
(01/14/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Greater Baltimore Committee voices alarm over federal surprise decision on Dulles metro rail project
(01/25/08, WKTR News Channel 3 Norfolk)
Full article

OTHER ISSUES

Local minority business owners making the most of opportunities
(01/14/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

ATK, Northrop moves boost space industry in Maryland
(01/10/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Demand accountability for funding
(01/03/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Telling the world of Baltimore's harbor
(01/27/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

GBC seeks nominations for region's third annual bioscience awards
(01/14/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Daily Record: The business album
(01/05/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Baltimore region said to be getting more upscale
(12/22/07, Capital Gazette)
Full article

 

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