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
May 2008

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

Transit line potential discussed
(05/11/08, Baltimore Sun)
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GBC mulls ways to improve state's infrastructure
(05/08/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

GBC still looking for more transit money
(05/08/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Transportation, energy reform require 'real long-range strategic planning'
(05/08/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Greater Baltimore Committee announces June 16 transportation summit
(05/23/08, Citybizlist.com)
Full article

Gas prices turn commuter attention to transit options and funding issues
(05/29/08, Citybizlist.com)
Full article

Wanted: Strategic approach to transportation funding, other fiscal challenges
(05/29/08, Citybizlist.com)
Full article

ENERGY

Coalition formed to advocate for new power plants, lines
(05/30/08, The Washington Post)
Full article

Marylanders for Reliable Power mobilizes to push for energy grid upgrades
(05/29/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

New group wants more power lines built
(05/30/08, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Coalition hopes to raise awareness of seriousness of potential crunch
(05/30/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Businesses form energy coalition on energy concerns
(05/30/08, Star Democrat)
Full article

Md. business coalition to raise energy awareness
(05/30/08, Associated Press)
Full article

Group pushing for more power
(05/30/08, Frederick News Post)
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Md. business groups form energy coalition
(05/29/08, WJZ-TV Online)
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION

Scaled back study praised
(05/05/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Divided over slots
(05/09/08, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article

OTHER ISSUES

WTC to get leasing agent
(05/21/08, Daily Record)
Full article

YouthWorks campaign needs support for summer jobs
(05/07/08, Baltimore Chronicle)
Full article

GBC honors three Browns
(05/09/08, Daily Record)
Full article

Greater Baltimore Committee honors Eddie and Sylvia Brown for giving; Lt. Governor Anthony Brown for regional efforts
(05/07/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Hardball
(05/09/08, Gazette Newspapers)
Full article

Health departments plan for disasters
(05/19/08, Nurse.com)
Full article

Fry, GBC honored by Urban League for Bridging the Gap initiative
(05/29/08, Citybizlist.com)
Full article

Millennials leading shift in workplace technology, expert says
(05/30/08, Citybizlist.com)
Full article

Gehrig leaves Comcast post, moves to Fla.
(05/08/08, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

The Daily Record names Maryland's 'Top 100 Women'
(May 2008, Business Monthly)
Full article

 

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