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
March 2008

COMPUTER SERVICES TAX

Businesses make case for tech tax repeal
(03/13/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Tech tax opponents raise the heat on lawmakers
(03/13/08, Washington Examiner)
Full article

Senate rejects fix for 'tech tax'
(03/13/08, Washington Times)
Full article

Md. Senate rejects an attempt to repeal computer services tax
(03/13/08, Hagerstown Herald)
Full article

Tech tax will apply broadly
(03/21/08, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article

Tax report stirs fears
(03/15/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

New tax stirs up threats to move
(02/22/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION

Session searches for an identity amid budget crunch
(03/12/08, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article

With one month to go, what is the session all about?
(03/13/08, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article
 

BIOSCIENCE

President of U.Md., Baltimore receives top bioscience award
(03/19/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Co-founder of Alba Therapeutics wins Greater Baltimore Committee 2008 Leadership in Bioscience Award
(03/18/08, PR Newswire)
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Greater Baltimore Committee lauds leading biotech executives
(03/18/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
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OTHER ISSUES

Mayor appoints Red Line coordinator
(02/21/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

BACVA looks to city businesses to spread the word about Baltimore
(03/13/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Hopkins head leaving
(03/11/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Greater Baltimore Committee business mixer offers hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and networking
(03/08/08, Daily Record)
Full article

A triumph at 50
(03/26/08, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

 

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