GBC News Releases and Statements

Speakers at GBC’s 66th Annual Meeting to focus on Racial Equity and Social Justice

Posted on May 14, 2021
Thomas Friedman
Keynote Speaker Thomas L. Friedman, foreign affairs columnist for the New York Times, will focus his keynote speech on the importance of the racial equity and social justice movement.
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Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, on Mayor Scott’s Effort to Restart Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Posted on May 12, 2021

The GBC encourages all agencies that were previously involved with the council to heed the Mayor’s invitation to recreate the coordinating council. Continue reading →

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, on Baltimore Mayor Scott’s Violence Prevention Framework and Plan

Posted on April 20, 2021

Both prongs of this crime reduction strategy must be implemented simultaneously with equal commitment and intensity. Neither approach on its own will address the crime crisis in the city. Continue reading →

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, on Hogan Decision to Relocate State Employees to Downtown Baltimore

Posted on April 19, 2021

The relocation of state offices to the downtown business district will help to restore a vibrant and active downtown neighborhood. Continue reading →

Author Thomas Friedman to be GBC’s 66th Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker

Posted on April 12, 2021

“Thomas Friedman is a highly respected voice in journalism today and will provide his global insight on how organizations like the GBC are vital to the changing dynamics of the economy, politics, the workplace,” said Donald C. Fry. Continue reading →

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President & CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee on Baltimore Sun acquisition

Posted on February 17, 2021

Nonprofit ownership of the Baltimore Sun and its affiliated media properties should relieve some of the financial pressure that metro news organizations have been under to stay profitable as the digital revolution continues to disrupt the business model. Continue reading →

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President & CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, on Baltimore City Board of Estimates Decision to Terminate Persistent Surveillance Systems Contract

Posted on February 3, 2021

“The GBC continues to advocate and urge the Mayor and the Baltimore Police Department to use every tool and resource available to break the cycle of violent crime in the City of Baltimore.” Continue reading →