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
November 2007
 
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

O'Malley's risks not over
(11/20/07, Baltimore Sun)
Full article


Senators rebuff loophole closing

(11/07/07, Baltimore Sun)
Full article

Study: Corporate tax share is low
(11/09/07, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article

Business taxes close budget gap
(11/20/07, Daily Record)
Full article

Small firms fear corporate tax hike could lead to cuts, lost business
(11/16/07, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article

Poll: Slots reception in city hinges on location
(11/07/07, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


GBC poll: Baltimore City residents favor slots, but not at Inner Harbor
(11/07/07, WTKR-TV, Channel 3)
Full article


'Just like a regular session' for lobbyists, advocates
(10/19/07, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article


Groups gird for taxing special session
(10/19/07, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article


A failing test of relevance
(11/109/07, Gazette of Politics and Business)
Full article


Poll: City residents favor slots, but not at Inner Harbor
(11/08/07, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article


OTHER ISSUES

Report: Baltimore economy making switch from industrial to professional
(11/16/07, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

'Rust Belt' doesn't fit region
(11/16/07, Daily Record)
Full article


In Business: Awards
(11/17/07, Baltimore Sun)
Full article


Daily Record news briefs
(11/21/07, Daily Record)
Full article


City celebrates pace of repaving
(10/24/07, Baltimore Sun)
Full article


Baltimore Business Journal: Toolbox
(11/22/07, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


Baltimore gets a new Downtown
(11/07, Baltimore Magazine)
Full article


M&T Bank, Reznick Group among GBC honorees for civic efforts
(11/21/07, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


National Federation of the Blind receives 2007 Mayor's Business Recognition Award
(11/27/07, Business News Baltimore)
Full article


ARTMA sets date for annual meeting
(11/11/07, Sunday Capital)
Full article


Annapolis Capital: Business news briefs
(11/18/07, Annapolis Capital)
Full article


 

BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION

Md. transportation chief: State's needs go 'well beyond' $400M annually
(11/01/07, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


New study shows traffic woes cost billions
(10/26/07, Capital News Service)
Full article


New study shows traffic congestion costs the state billions each year
(10/21/07, St. Marys Today)
Full article


Traffic adds to money woes
(10/20/07, Daily Banner)
Full article


Study: Congestion costs residents billions
(10/27/07, Maryland Gazette)
Full article


Groups urge more transit spending
(11/03/07, Baltimore Examiner)
Full article

Transit plan omits critical area projects
(12/01/07, Baltimore Sun)
Full article


Traffic congestion costs region $3 billion per year, study says
(11/07, The Business Monthly)
Full article


Editor's notebook
(10/24/07, Annapolis Capital)
Full article


Baltimore again seeks proposals for Brooklyn site
(11/01/07, Washington Business Journal)
Full article


City enters talks with development teams on west side project
(11/05/07, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article



BRIDGING THE GAP

Census data shows strong minority business growth in Baltimore region
(11/09/07, Daily Record)
Full article

President's Note
(11/09/07, Daily Record)
Full article


Twelve firms named winners of Greater Baltimore Committee's 2007 'Bridging the Gap' Minority Business Awards
(11/16/07, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


16 finalists announced for GBC's 'Bridging the Gap' Awards on Nov. 15
(11/02/07, Baltimore Business Journal)
Full article


Daily Record news briefs
(11/16/07, Daily Record)
Full article


The Jeffersonian Newsmakers
(11/30/07, The Jeffersonian.com)
Full article


 

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