August 2007

Inside this issue:
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GBC’s Bridging the Gap e-newsletter wins Hermes Creative Award

With MBE goals, if you demand more, you get it

Interview with an entrepreneur --
Charles Ramos


Companies must embrace new technology

New online resource for minority and women entrepreneurs

GBC-member health care institutions to host vendor fair

Call for Nominations: 2007 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards

Bridging the Gap Upcoming Events




Greater Baltimore Health Care Vendor Fair
Date: 09/20/2007
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Turner Auditorium, Johns Hopkins University, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205

Minority and Women Business Owners - Come learn about doing business with the region’s top healthcare organizations.

Cost: $15 members / non-members

Special Guest: Congressman Elijah Cummings
Participants: Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, LifeBridge Health, MedStar Health, The University of Maryland Medical System

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Maryland Public Purchasing Reverse Trade Show
Date: 10/16/07
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Martin's West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD

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GBC 2007 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards Ceremony
Date:
11/15/2007
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

To nominate a deserving company, including your own, fill out a 2007 Nomination Form. Nomination forms must be accompanied with supporting documentation to be considered. Nominations must be received by Friday, October 19, 2007.

Mail form to:
Kisha Lashley
Greater Baltimore Committee
111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700
Baltimore, MD 21202






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