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2020 Bridging the Gap Achievement Award Winners announced
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Greater Baltimore Committee announces nominees for Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards
“Minority and women-owned business enterprises are vital for our economy to thrive. The growth and vibrancy of minority and women-owned businesses are a testament to the overall health of a region’s economy and its outlook,” said Don Fry. Continue reading
GBC’s Bridging the Gap Committee presents: Racial Equity in the Workplace – Moving from Statements to Action
“The Bridging the Gap mission is to promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion here in the Baltimore region. …We’ve had a banner year as a committee and we’ve been able to tackle some tough issues.” Continue reading
Nominations are now closed for the 2020 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards
Each year, through the Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards, the GBC recognizes exceptional majority, minority and, women-owned businesses and executives who nurture the development of minority and women-owned businesses in Greater Baltimore and Maryland. Continue reading
GBC’s Bridging the Gap Committee presents: Starting the Conversation About Race
Starting the conversation can sometimes be the most difficult step. We invite you to join us in this brave space to share your perspectives and experiences and hear from others in the business community. Continue reading
2019 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards Winners Announced
The 2019 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony on November 18 at the American Visionary Art Museum. Greater Baltimore Committee President and CEO Don Fry opened the event by saying, “The Greater Baltimore Committee is honored to recognize so many outstanding companies and business leaders from the Greater Baltimore Region.” Fry explained the genesis of the Bridging the Gap program, which dates back to … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards Nominees Announced
The Bridging the Gap initiative is dedicated to evolving the business culture of Greater Baltimore by developing and fostering relationships between majority, minority, and women-owned businesses. In addition to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all organizations, the Bridging the Gap initiative provides targeted support and programming to help women and minority-owned businesses in Greater Baltimore succeed and grow. Each year, through the Bridging the Gap Achievement … Continue reading
The Daily Record: Diversity — an issue of insiders and outsiders, consultant says
By Tim Curtis October 21, 2019 Corporations should think about the business case for inclusion and diversity, including the potential of lost worker productivity, Steve Robbins told Baltimore business leaders as the keynote speaker at the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit. Robbins takes a science-based approach to diversity and inclusion and uses neuroscience to demonstrate how biases form and how to overcome those biases. “I’ve been doing … Continue reading
The GBC Check-In: Deborah Matz, BTG Committee Member
The GBC spoke with several Bridging the Gap committee members about their thoughts on the GBC’s first annual Bridging the Gap: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit, which takes place on October 21, 2019. Deborah L. Matz, Director of Treasury Management Services, Howard Bank, shared her views about the upcoming event. GBC: Why do you think this is an important conversation to have in the Baltimore region? Deborah Matz: I think Baltimore is really a … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards Past Winners
The 2020 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards will take place in a virtual ceremony in November. More details to be announced soon. See some of the companies and businesses that have been recognized for previous Bridging the Gap Awards: Categories and winners of the 2019 Bridging the Gap Awards are: Community Impact David A. Rosario State Farm Insurance THG Companies Diversity in Leadership SB & Company, LLC United Way of … Continue reading