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March 12, 2010
GBC Lunch with the Orioles to give fans close-up...
As many as 500 baseball fans in business suits are expected to descend upon the Hilton Baltimore on April 12 for the Greater Baltimore Committee's 30th annual Lunch with the Orioles.

March 10, 2010
Don Fry Commentary on WYPR -- Reason for deficit:...
The GBC's Don Fry discusses a point of contention among legislative leaders as to the origins of Maryland's current fiscal challenges.

March 2, 2010
AACC appoints new dean of student services
Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Md., has appointed Ivan L. Harrell, Ph.D., as dean of student services.

March 1, 2010
GBC to celebrate bioscience achievement 5th Annual...
The Greater Baltimore Committee's annual breakfast tribute to Maryland's bioscience entrepreneurs is March 25 at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore.

February 26, 2010
Baltimore City isn’t alone in facing pension...
It’s not time to panic. But it is time for Maryland to make a smart, focused long-term commitment to stabilizing and reforming the state’s pension funding.

February 24, 2010
GBC issues recommendations for long-term stability...
A Greater Baltimore Committee task force announces recommendations for addressing fiscal challenges facing Baltimore City's fire and police pension plan.

February 23, 2010
Don Fry Commentary on WYPR : Port deal signals new...
The Maryland Port Administration and Ports America recently announced a ground-breaking 50-year partnership to lease and operate the state-owned Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore.

February 22, 2010
A government investment program that delivers
Maryland has a proven tool -- the Historic District Tax credit -- for creating jobs and private sector investments while also revitalizing communities. The GBC's Don Fry is urging lawmakers to enact Governor O'Malley's "Sustainable Communities" legislation that would extend and strengthen it.

February 19, 2010
Fry and nine GBC members named among BBJ’s ‘Power...
GBC President & CEO Donald C. Fry and nine GBC members are among the “Power 20” honored by the Baltimore Business Journal.

February 19, 2010
Tax credit bills, teacher tenure measure on...
Tax credits for building rehab, hiring the unemployed and generating renewable electricity are among governor’s legislative proposals before the Maryland General Assembly, along with a bill to lengthen new teachers’ probationary periods.

February 19, 2010
Transportation trust fund or slush fund?
In his February Daily column, GBC President and CEO Donald C. Fry details the history of Maryland’s Transportation Trust Fund’s current fiscal challenges.

February 12, 2010
GBC's Don Fry on WYPR: Focus on consumer choice,...
As a result of de-regulation, residential customers in Maryland can now shop for electricity suppliers, but most have yet to take advantage of their ability to choose.

February 5, 2010
GBC to fight diversion of transportation funds
GBC President Donald C. Fry vows to fight a recommendation by General Assembly budget analysts to divert revenue targeted for transportation to the state's General Fund, Fry tells Sun reporter Michael Dresser.

January 29, 2010
GBC's Fry: Small business is where innovation...
The recession has reminded all of us – in the private sector and in government – of a basic economic principle: government doesn’t create jobs. Businesses do.

Mar 16				Emerging Business Council Meeting
	Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Mar 23				GBC Bioscience Speaker Series, Dr. Judith...
	Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Mar 25				GBC 5th Annual Maryland Bioscience Awards
	Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 9:00 AM

Mar 31				Built Environment & Sustainability Committee...
	Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Apr 6				Planning and Project Development Committee...
	Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Apr 8				Roadmap to the Boardroom: 2010 and Beyond
	Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.

Apr 8				Education & Workforce Committee Meeting
	Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM

Apr 12				GBC 2010 Lunch with the Orioles
	Monday, April 12, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Apr 13				Health Care Committee Meeting
	Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 8:00 AM

Apr 14				Technology Committee Meeting
	Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Apr 15				Bridging the Gap Committee Meeting
	Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Apr 16				GBC Alternative Energy Symposium
	Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Apr 20				Energy Committee Meeting
	Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 8:00 AM

Apr 22				Cyber Security Threats - What They Mean for...
	Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 8:15 AM

Apr 27				Harford County Speaker Event: Legislative...
	Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 8:15 AM

Apr 28				GBC Bridging the Gap Speaker Series:...
	Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 8:30 AM

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