June 14, 2019 GBC NEWS GBC SOCIAL MEDIA
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GBC Welcomes Reopening of Port Discovery in Baltimore
The Port Discovery Children's Museum reopened June 14 after completing a $10.5 million renovation - its first update since 1998.The Greater Baltimore Committee encourages its members and others to visit and support the reopened popular attraction. Read the story here. SIGNATURE SPONSORS
Hear GBC President and CEO Don Fry on WNST's Baltimore Positive Podcast
Don Fry, GBC's President and CEO, sat down at Faidley Seafood in Lexington Market with WNST host Nester Aparicio and former Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler, for the Baltimore Positive podcast series. Fry discussed positive stories and trends currently happening in Baltimore. The Baltimore Positive podcast can be found on WNST's website under the YouTube tab.
Don't Miss the July 11 Newsmaker: SPONSORSHIP Gun Violence in America, featuring OPPORTUNITIES author Thomas Abt and Expert Panel Contact Lisa Byrd, GBC's Discussion Director of Events and Business Development, to learn Join the Greater Baltimore Committee and Thomas Abt, about the wide range of 2019 author of the forthcoming book Bleeding Out: The sponsorship opportunities at Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence - and a Bold 410-727-2820. New Plan for Peace in the Streets.
This event will include a panel discussion with these WELCOME NEW law enforcement experts: GBC MEMBER Thomas Abt, Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Applied Technology Molly Baldwin, Founder and CEO, Roca Ganesha Martin, Baltimore Mayor's Office of Criminal GBC EVENTS Justice June 24:Newsmaker Breakfast Major Lloyd Wells, Eastern District, Baltimore City with Baltimore City Public Police Department Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Get tickets now. Santelises June 26: Breakfast Briefing: Cybersecurity in the Workplace Attend Transforming Lexington Market Town Hall Discussions July 10: GBC Golf Classic
Mark your calendars to attend the first Transform July 11: Newsmaker Breakfast: Lexington Market Town Hall discussion on June 26, Gun Violence in America, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lexington Market, 400 West featuring author Thomas Abt Lexington Street, Baltimore. Town Hall meetings will take and panel discussion place quarterly throughout the redevelopment process, which is expected to end in mid-2021. The meetings are an SAVE THE DATE: open forum for community members and other September 9: Transportation stakeholders to hear updates about the project and to Summit provide input. Learn more and register to attend. September 26: Speaker Series with Chris McDonell: Closing the Sale: How to Get Employees Trained in this Life- Inspect What You Expect Saving Technique September 27: Newsmaker The Greater Baltimore Committee has partnered with the R Breakfast with Debra L. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore to make McCurdy, President, Baltimore Stop the Bleed training available to businesses in Greater City Community College Baltimore. The training provides the basics of how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and how to stop it. To SAVE THE DATE: learn more about the effort, click here and submit your November 5: Economic request for training. Outlook Conference November 20: Speaker Series with Chris McDonell: Effective Register now to attend these upcoming Networking & Business GBC events! Development
Register to attend these new upcoming events: GBC MEMBER EVENTS Newsmaker Breakfast with Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises on June 24 For a complete listing Breakfast Briefing: Cybersecurity in the Workplace of member events, visit the on June 26 GBC's Business Community GBC Golf Classic on July 10 Calendar. Newsmaker Breakfast: Gun Violence in America featuring author Thomas Abt and panel discussion If you have member news, on July 11 please email Vice President of SAVE THE DATE: Transportation Summit on Communications and September 9 Marketing Mark Guidera. Newsmaker Breakfast with Debra L. McCurdy, President, Baltimore City Community College on September 27 SAVE THE DATE: Economic Outlook Conference on November 5 Speaker Series with McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training
Closing the Sale: How to Inspect What you Expect on September 26 Effective Networking and Business Development on November 20 Utilize members-only GBC Navigator Program Take advantage of the GBC's service to help members navigate city and county government agencies and connect members with an appropriate contact who can assist with regulatory issues affecting business operations. Learn about the service and who to contact.
MEMBER NEWS
Visit Baltimore announces new and renewed agency partnerships
Domres and Arbogast join The J.K. Meek Group at Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley
Loyola University Maryland names Marilynn Duker as 2019 Business Leader of the Year
Kaiser Permanente urges nominations for sponsored ICCC Cohort
GBC IN THE NEWS
June 12 Brown Advisory CEO Michael Hankin: 'Urgency' for strong leadership in Baltimore If a room full of people were to write down five things that need to change in Baltimore, at least three out of five would be shared conclusions, Brown Advisory CEO Michael Hankin said. Read the story
June 10 Baltimore Business Journal: Viewpoint: Ashkenazy held Harborplace, city hostage for years Thank you, Lawrence D. Coppel. The Gordon Feinblatt attorney offered what has become a rare thing among business or political leaders in this city. He spoke very candidly about the tragedy that is Harborplace being put into receivership because its owner defaulted on its loan. Read the article
June 5 The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore leaders meet Harborplace receivership with disappointment but hope for better future City leaders said Tuesday that they were disappointed to learn the struggling Harborplace was taken out of its owner's control but hope the move will lead to a new vision for one of Baltimore's top Inner Harbor attractions. Read the article
June 5 WBAL-TV: Residents, officials weigh in on future of Harborplace According to a Baltimore Circuit Court filing, the owner of Harborplace is now being forced to sell the property after defaulting on its loan with Deutsche Bank, opening the door to new possibilities for the Inner Harbor. See the report
June 4 Baltimore Business Journal: Cordish: 'Courageous' city leadership needed to help fix Harborplace Developer David Cordish says he could be interested in "the rebirth of Harborplace" - if Baltimore leadership can tackle the city's many issues.Read the story
May 30 Baltimore Business Journal: 'Priority project in the near future': GBC looks at possibilities for Royal Farms Arena Multiple studies over the past decade have considered what the future might bring for Baltimore's 57-year-old Royal Farms Arena. Now the Greater Baltimore Committee is taking up the mantle.Read the article
May 29 The Baltimore Sun: Reaction to Inner Harbor commotion also 'unacceptable and regrettable On Saturday, crowds of young people unsurprisingly went to the Inner Harbor in downtown Baltimore. It was a warm, clear night on a three-day weekend. Many enjoyed the weather and company of their friends. Read the article
May 28 Baltimore Business Journal: 'Unacceptable and regrettable' GBC's Fry says of downtown fracas A melee at Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Saturday was another blow to a city that is struggling to pump up businesses at a time when many people won't venture into downtown, one top business leader said Tuesday... "This weekend's incident was unacceptable and regrettable," Donald C. Fry, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee said. "It is vitally important that all Baltimoreans appreciate the significance of maintaining the safety of this center of activity for residents and visitors alike. Anyone visiting the downtown area has a duty to be respectful of others and to act responsibly." Read the article.
May 23 The Daily Record: Paul A. Tiburzi: Working for a Greater Baltimore As the 33rd chair of the Greater Baltimore Committee I was privileged to speak at its recent annual meeting to highlight several new initiatives the organization has undertaken to ensure that the Greater Baltimore region remains an attractive place for residents, businesses, innovators, employers, students, and visitors. Read the commentary
GBC COMMITTEE NEWS
Education and Workforce Committee The GBC Education and Workforce Committee convened on June 6, 2019 under the leadership of its newly appointed chair, Demaune Millard, President & CEO of the Family League of Baltimore. The committee received an update on the renovation and educational goals of Port Discovery Children's Museum from Dr. Patricia Hoge, Vice President of Education and Learning Innovation. Then, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) Career and Technology Education (CTE) Program Coordinator Deborah Albert Kremer shared AACPS efforts to reach more students with quality CTE curriculum that will translate into certifications and college credits in high demand fields. Kremer also discussed the many ways in which businesses partner with AACPS in its CTE programs. The committee continues to discuss best practices in CTE education to make recommendations as Baltimore City Public Schools reorganizes its CTE program.
Bridging the Gap Committee On June 5, the Bridging the Gap Committee, co-chaired by Phil Croskey, President & CEO of MD Energy Advisors, and Jim Ford, Executive Director of Donate Life Maryland, met to continue planning for the upcoming diversity, equity, and inclusion summit to be held this fall. Nominations will open soon for the annual Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards, featuring several new award categories.
GBC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Bioscience Next meeting: September 5
Bridging the Gap Next meeting: July 16
Coalition for a Second Chance Next meeting: June 20
Economic Development Next meeting: June 18
Education & Workforce Next meeting: September 19
Health Care Next meeting: September 10
Innovation & Technology Next meeting: Cancelled.
Public Safety Next meeting: September 18
Transportation & Mobility Next meeting: July 9
Baltimore County Business Advisory Council Next meeting: TBA
Are you interested in serving on a GBC Committee? Contact Tara Harris, Committee Coordinator, at 410-727-2820.
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