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
June and July 2008

BALTIMORE ARENA

Current First Mariner Arena site is the pick for home of new downtown venue
(07/24/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Arena to stay put
(07/25/08, Daily Record)
Full article

New 18,500-seat venue to be built at location of 1st Mariner Arena
(07/25/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

As officials in Baltimore consider a new arena, 1st Mariner is doing better than ever
(07/02/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article


REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

Mixed reviews for transportation plan
(07/29/08, Daily Record)
Full article


1-year deal for Seagirt operator?

(06/10/08, Daily Record)
Full article


I-95 north of Baltimore home to region's worst bottlenecks

(06/18/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article


Greater Baltimore Committee to form task force to study transportation funding challenges

(06/13/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


Transportation grievances aired at forum

(06/17/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article


Experts: Wholesale changes needed in funding methods

(06/17/08, Daily Record)
Full article


Greater Baltimore Committee names Demattos, Ferro co-chairs of transportation funding task force
(06/17/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


A serious case of deja vu

(06/20/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

GBC to tackle projects
(06/26/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


BIOSCIENCE

Biotech companies see promise in initiative(06/20/08, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article


O'Malley's bioscience plan crucial piece of state's economic development
(07/31/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


Maryland joins sprint to lead in biotechnology
(06/17/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article


Report: Md. ranks No. 4 in NIH grant awards for '07
(06/26/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


CSA Medical builds on idea
(06/19/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

CSA Medical kills cancer with liquid nitrogen spray
(07/22/08, WWBT Channel 12 News)
Full article

 

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Baltimore is making a comeback
(07/19/08, Wall Street Journal)
Full article

What cost renaissance?
(06/24/08, Daily Record)
Full article

City said to drive residents away
(06/24/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Officials praise federal funding for BRAC but urge no drop-off
(07/23/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

APG-CSSC regional BRAC office
(06/27/08, Daily Record)
Full article

CSSC is part of defense communities' conference
(08/01/08, Harford Business Ledger)
Full article


OTHER

Fry to be new sports commission head
(07/29/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Fry is the pick to lead Camden Yards Sports and Entertainment Commission
(07/29/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Youth Works: Baltimore summer jobs that work
(06/05/08, WBAL Radio News)
Full article

In tough times, government shouldn't expect private companies to be savior
(06/26/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Oversight of adult education in state is moving to DLLR
(07/22/08, Daily Record)
Full article

MetroNation: An idea from Brookings whose time has come?
(07/07/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Let's use 'telework' to grease economy
(07/04/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Mercy project strengthens city, downtown corridor
(07/25/08, Catholic Review)
Full article

AACC working to boost STEM grads, teachers
(06/01/08, Business Monthly)
Full article

Teacher wins annual Artscape Prize
(07/13/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Impact of Hall of Famers spread beyond Baltimore: Walter Sondheim Jr.
(06/19/08, Baltimore Messenger)
Full article

GBC hosts the Maryland Hispanic Chamber Women's Entrepreneur Luncheon
(05/23/08, Baltimore Times)
Full article

 

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