GBC News Releases and Statements

Greater Baltimore Committee Elects New Board Members

Posted on June 25, 2020

“The new members strengthen an already very strong Board of Directors, and will enhance the Board’s private sector engagement in the economic and business recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic and the business competitiveness challenges that affect our region’s growth and prosperity,” said Don Fry. Continue reading →

We Stand for Racial Equity, Justice and Peace

Posted on June 19, 2020

The GBC stands with all in the Greater Baltimore community and throughout the state and nation who demand justice for George Floyd and his family. Continue reading →

Greater Baltimore Committee launches COVID-19 Business Recovery Advisory Council to help Baltimore Region’s Economic Recovery

Posted on June 19, 2020

The council will prioritize identifying and recommending programs, policies and initiatives that can assist small and minority business recovery. Continue reading →

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, Regarding the Governor’s Decision to Initiate Stage 1 of Maryland’s Roadmap to Recovery

Posted on May 14, 2020

The Greater Baltimore Committee applauds the decision of Governor Hogan to lift the stay at home advisory and to initiate Stage 1 of the Maryland’s Roadmap to Recovery. Continue reading →

GBC, WBAL NewsRadio host Baltimore City Election Debates

Posted on May 8, 2020

The Greater Baltimore Committee, in partnership with WBAL NewsRadio, will host two debates for the 2020 Baltimore City Elections with leading candidates in the City Council President and Mayoral races. Continue reading →

Statement of Donald C. Fry, GBC President & CEO, regarding Gov. Hogan’s March 30 Stay-At-Home order

Posted on March 30, 2020

While Governor Hogan’s Stay-At-Home Executive Order may create more hardship for businesses, employers and employees, it is meant to ensure that Maryland can respond aggressively to the COVID-19 pandemic and enable us bounce back when the crisis subsides. Continue reading →

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, regarding Maryland unemployment numbers

Posted on March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020 “The unemployment numbers reveal that the business closures and other restrictive measures being taken to curb the spread of COVID-19 are creating economic hardship for many and that is unfortunate but not unexpected. The hospitality industry – hotels and restaurants –is a strong part of our regional economy and it has taken a significant hit which will drive up unemployment numbers. However, these steps taken by Governor … Continue reading →

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, Regarding Gov. Hogan’s March 23 order closing all non-essential businesses

Posted on March 23, 2020

The key is to remember all of us are in this together and the steps we each take today will have a significant impact on how quickly we can get through the pandemic. Continue reading →

Letter from Md., D.C., Va. Business Community Urging Support for Stimulus

Posted on March 23, 2020

The letter expresses our commitment to working to expeditiously deliver the economic security needed during and after this health crisis, and our request to pass stimulus packages. Continue reading →