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Baltimore Sun: Tradepoint Atlantic says pandemic isn’t slowing growth at the Baltimore County distribution hub

Posted on June 17, 2020
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The pandemic has tested and exposed weaknesses in national supply chains, said Aaron Tomarchio, Tradepoint Atlantic’s senior vice president of corporate affairs during a virtual GBC Newsmaker event. Continue reading →
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The Daily Record: COVID-19 related supply chain woes boost Tradepoint Atlantic

Posted on June 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in the supply chains of numerous businesses across a variety of industries, which benefits the ongoing redevelopment of Sparrows Point, a Tradepoint Atlantic executive said. Continue reading →

COVID-19: GBC Coverage and Response

Posted on June 10, 2020

We’ve compiled a number of resources — including updates on COVID-19-related legislation and highlighted philanthropic giving by several GBC Member companies — here to keep you up-to-date on all of the GBC’s efforts. Continue reading →

BBJ: UM Global Campus president: Online education could be key to making college affordable

Posted on June 10, 2020

“As I look into the future of higher [education], I don’t think this will be an online versus onsite dichotomy, I think this will be an affordability issue,” Javier Miyares said during a webinar hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee. Continue reading →

The Daily Record: Md. university leaders say twin crises are taking a toll on campuses

Posted on June 9, 2020

At a panel discussion sponsored by the Greater Baltimore Committee on June 8, college leaders said they are promoting more mental health options and providing forums for participating in the national conversations about racism. Continue reading →

Maryland Matters: More Md. universities tentatively planning to reopen their campuses in the fall

Posted on June 9, 2020

During an online forum June 8 sponsored by the Greater Baltimore Committee, leaders of many higher education institutions in the Baltimore area said they are pursuing a hybrid system, which combines in-person instruction with remote learning. Continue reading →

BBJ: USM Chancellor Perman: ‘We will not have Covid-free campuses.’

Posted on June 8, 2020

Additional safety measures come with major costs, Dr. Jay Perman explained to a group of Baltimore business leaders during a webinar panel hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee June 8. Continue reading →

Special Update on State and Federal Legislation Related to COVID-19

Posted on June 8, 2020

The GBC will provide updates on COVID-19-related state and federal legislation and highlight the impacts on business. Continue reading →