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Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland Public Television. Confirmed speakers include Senator Bill Ferguson, Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz, Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Eric G. Luedtke. Bill Ferguson was elected President of the Maryland Senate on January 8, 2020, becoming the first new president since 1987. He has been a member of the Maryland Senate since 2011, serving most recently as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee. Ferguson earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County. As a member of the House of Delegates, Schulz served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011-2015. Then-Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation. J.B. Jennings has served as a member of the Senate of Maryland since 2011 and as Minority Leader since 2014. He is a member of several committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee and Joint Committee on Spending Affordability. Prior to his election to the Senate of Maryland, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2011. Senator Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Baltimore. Eric G. Luedtke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011 and as Majority Leader since 2019. A member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he chairs that committee’s Revenue Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee. Luedtke earned a bachelor’s degree in government and history and a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park. When: Monday, January 27, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $75 individual, $700 table of 10; Non-members: $125 individual, $1,250 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund, the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Contributing: Comcast Also see: Join MAVA (the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) and the Greater Baltimore Committee for Crystal Ball 2020 — a once-a-year opportunity to hear candid and invaluable perspectives from some of the nation’s leading investors and industry playmakers. Top technology investors will discuss key business and investment trends on the horizon for the coming year. Speakers include: When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, 200 International Drive Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: MAVA & Greater Baltimore Committee Members: $90 Non-Members: $145 Limited sponsorship opportunities for GBC Members still remain, go here for more information. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland Public Television. Confirmed speakers include Senator Bill Ferguson, Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz, Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Eric G. Luedtke. Bill Ferguson was elected President of the Maryland Senate on January 8, 2020, becoming the first new president since 1987. He has been a member of the Maryland Senate since 2011, serving most recently as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee. Ferguson earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County. As a member of the House of Delegates, Schulz served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011-2015. Then-Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation. J.B. Jennings has served as a member of the Senate of Maryland since 2011 and as Minority Leader since 2014. He is a member of several committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee and Joint Committee on Spending Affordability. Prior to his election to the Senate of Maryland, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2011. Senator Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Baltimore. Eric G. Luedtke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011 and as Majority Leader since 2019. A member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he chairs that committee’s Revenue Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee. Luedtke earned a bachelor’s degree in government and history and a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park. When: Monday, January 27, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $75 individual, $700 table of 10; Non-members: $125 individual, $1,250 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund, the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Contributing: Comcast Also see: Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists: Event details: When: Friday, January 31, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $35 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Also see: The GBC Check-In: Austin Davis, Census 2020 Project Manager for Baltimore City Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University. Some of the university’s highlights under his leadership include: –The considered addition of an Osteopathic Medical School to Morgan’s campus, which would be the first of its kind for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) –The elevation of Morgan from a moderate research classification of R3 (a ranking it has held since 2006), to an elevated classification of R2, a status reserved for doctoral universities with high research activity –A second-year retention rate of above 70 percent for the past eight consecutive years –An alumni participation-in-giving rate of 17 percent, a rate higher than most private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher than many public regional universities nationwide –Procurement of the university’s largest-ever research contract, a $28.5-million, five-year contract from NASA –The founding of a new school, the School of Global Journalism and Communication –The continuation of Morgan’s status as the No. 1 HBCU in production of Fulbright scholars and grantees, with 149 awarded in 44 countries around the world. Event details: When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event details: When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10 Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Title: Accenture Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Table Wine Sponsor: The Howard Hughes Corporation Silver Sponsor: The Bozzuto Group Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists: Event details: When: Friday, January 31, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $35 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Also see: The GBC Check-In: Austin Davis, Census 2020 Project Manager for Baltimore City Join MAVA (the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) and the Greater Baltimore Committee for Crystal Ball 2020 — a once-a-year opportunity to hear candid and invaluable perspectives from some of the nation’s leading investors and industry playmakers. Top technology investors will discuss key business and investment trends on the horizon for the coming year. Speakers include: When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, 200 International Drive Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: MAVA & Greater Baltimore Committee Members: $90 Non-Members: $145 Limited sponsorship opportunities for GBC Members still remain, go here for more information. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland Public Television. Confirmed speakers include Senator Bill Ferguson, Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz, Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Eric G. Luedtke. Bill Ferguson was elected President of the Maryland Senate on January 8, 2020, becoming the first new president since 1987. He has been a member of the Maryland Senate since 2011, serving most recently as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee. Ferguson earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County. As a member of the House of Delegates, Schulz served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011-2015. Then-Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation. J.B. Jennings has served as a member of the Senate of Maryland since 2011 and as Minority Leader since 2014. He is a member of several committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee and Joint Committee on Spending Affordability. Prior to his election to the Senate of Maryland, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2011. Senator Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Baltimore. Eric G. Luedtke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011 and as Majority Leader since 2019. A member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he chairs that committee’s Revenue Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee. Luedtke earned a bachelor’s degree in government and history and a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park. When: Monday, January 27, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $75 individual, $700 table of 10; Non-members: $125 individual, $1,250 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund, the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Contributing: Comcast Also see: Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists: Event details: When: Friday, January 31, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $35 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Also see: The GBC Check-In: Austin Davis, Census 2020 Project Manager for Baltimore City Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University. Some of the university’s highlights under his leadership include: –The considered addition of an Osteopathic Medical School to Morgan’s campus, which would be the first of its kind for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) –The elevation of Morgan from a moderate research classification of R3 (a ranking it has held since 2006), to an elevated classification of R2, a status reserved for doctoral universities with high research activity –A second-year retention rate of above 70 percent for the past eight consecutive years –An alumni participation-in-giving rate of 17 percent, a rate higher than most private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher than many public regional universities nationwide –Procurement of the university’s largest-ever research contract, a $28.5-million, five-year contract from NASA –The founding of a new school, the School of Global Journalism and Communication –The continuation of Morgan’s status as the No. 1 HBCU in production of Fulbright scholars and grantees, with 149 awarded in 44 countries around the world. Event details: When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event details: When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10 Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Title: Accenture Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Table Wine Sponsor: The Howard Hughes Corporation Silver Sponsor: The Bozzuto Group Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University. Some of the university’s highlights under his leadership include: –The considered addition of an Osteopathic Medical School to Morgan’s campus, which would be the first of its kind for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) –The elevation of Morgan from a moderate research classification of R3 (a ranking it has held since 2006), to an elevated classification of R2, a status reserved for doctoral universities with high research activity –A second-year retention rate of above 70 percent for the past eight consecutive years –An alumni participation-in-giving rate of 17 percent, a rate higher than most private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher than many public regional universities nationwide –Procurement of the university’s largest-ever research contract, a $28.5-million, five-year contract from NASA –The founding of a new school, the School of Global Journalism and Communication –The continuation of Morgan’s status as the No. 1 HBCU in production of Fulbright scholars and grantees, with 149 awarded in 44 countries around the world. Event details: When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Join MAVA (the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) and the Greater Baltimore Committee for Crystal Ball 2020 — a once-a-year opportunity to hear candid and invaluable perspectives from some of the nation’s leading investors and industry playmakers. Top technology investors will discuss key business and investment trends on the horizon for the coming year. Speakers include: When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, 200 International Drive Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: MAVA & Greater Baltimore Committee Members: $90 Non-Members: $145 Limited sponsorship opportunities for GBC Members still remain, go here for more information. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland Public Television. Confirmed speakers include Senator Bill Ferguson, Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz, Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Eric G. Luedtke. Bill Ferguson was elected President of the Maryland Senate on January 8, 2020, becoming the first new president since 1987. He has been a member of the Maryland Senate since 2011, serving most recently as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee. Ferguson earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County. As a member of the House of Delegates, Schulz served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011-2015. Then-Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation. J.B. Jennings has served as a member of the Senate of Maryland since 2011 and as Minority Leader since 2014. He is a member of several committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee and Joint Committee on Spending Affordability. Prior to his election to the Senate of Maryland, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2011. Senator Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Baltimore. Eric G. Luedtke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011 and as Majority Leader since 2019. A member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he chairs that committee’s Revenue Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee. Luedtke earned a bachelor’s degree in government and history and a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park. When: Monday, January 27, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $75 individual, $700 table of 10; Non-members: $125 individual, $1,250 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund, the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Contributing: Comcast Also see: Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists: Event details: When: Friday, January 31, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $35 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Also see: The GBC Check-In: Austin Davis, Census 2020 Project Manager for Baltimore City Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University. Some of the university’s highlights under his leadership include: –The considered addition of an Osteopathic Medical School to Morgan’s campus, which would be the first of its kind for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) –The elevation of Morgan from a moderate research classification of R3 (a ranking it has held since 2006), to an elevated classification of R2, a status reserved for doctoral universities with high research activity –A second-year retention rate of above 70 percent for the past eight consecutive years –An alumni participation-in-giving rate of 17 percent, a rate higher than most private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher than many public regional universities nationwide –Procurement of the university’s largest-ever research contract, a $28.5-million, five-year contract from NASA –The founding of a new school, the School of Global Journalism and Communication –The continuation of Morgan’s status as the No. 1 HBCU in production of Fulbright scholars and grantees, with 149 awarded in 44 countries around the world. Event details: When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event details: When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10 Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Title: Accenture Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Table Wine Sponsor: The Howard Hughes Corporation Silver Sponsor: The Bozzuto Group Event details: When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Join MAVA (the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) and the Greater Baltimore Committee for Crystal Ball 2020 — a once-a-year opportunity to hear candid and invaluable perspectives from some of the nation’s leading investors and industry playmakers. Top technology investors will discuss key business and investment trends on the horizon for the coming year. Speakers include: When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, 200 International Drive Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: MAVA & Greater Baltimore Committee Members: $90 Non-Members: $145 Limited sponsorship opportunities for GBC Members still remain, go here for more information. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland Public Television. Confirmed speakers include Senator Bill Ferguson, Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz, Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Eric G. Luedtke. Bill Ferguson was elected President of the Maryland Senate on January 8, 2020, becoming the first new president since 1987. He has been a member of the Maryland Senate since 2011, serving most recently as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee. Ferguson earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County. As a member of the House of Delegates, Schulz served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011-2015. Then-Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation. J.B. Jennings has served as a member of the Senate of Maryland since 2011 and as Minority Leader since 2014. He is a member of several committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee and Joint Committee on Spending Affordability. Prior to his election to the Senate of Maryland, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2011. Senator Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Baltimore. Eric G. Luedtke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011 and as Majority Leader since 2019. A member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he chairs that committee’s Revenue Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee. Luedtke earned a bachelor’s degree in government and history and a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park. When: Monday, January 27, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $75 individual, $700 table of 10; Non-members: $125 individual, $1,250 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund, the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Contributing: Comcast Also see: Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists: Event details: When: Friday, January 31, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $35 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Also see: The GBC Check-In: Austin Davis, Census 2020 Project Manager for Baltimore City Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University. Some of the university’s highlights under his leadership include: –The considered addition of an Osteopathic Medical School to Morgan’s campus, which would be the first of its kind for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) –The elevation of Morgan from a moderate research classification of R3 (a ranking it has held since 2006), to an elevated classification of R2, a status reserved for doctoral universities with high research activity –A second-year retention rate of above 70 percent for the past eight consecutive years –An alumni participation-in-giving rate of 17 percent, a rate higher than most private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher than many public regional universities nationwide –Procurement of the university’s largest-ever research contract, a $28.5-million, five-year contract from NASA –The founding of a new school, the School of Global Journalism and Communication –The continuation of Morgan’s status as the No. 1 HBCU in production of Fulbright scholars and grantees, with 149 awarded in 44 countries around the world. Event details: When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event details: When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10 Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Title: Accenture Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Table Wine Sponsor: The Howard Hughes Corporation Silver Sponsor: The Bozzuto Group Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10 Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Title: Accenture Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Table Wine Sponsor: The Howard Hughes Corporation Silver Sponsor: The Bozzuto Group Join MAVA (the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) and the Greater Baltimore Committee for Crystal Ball 2020 — a once-a-year opportunity to hear candid and invaluable perspectives from some of the nation’s leading investors and industry playmakers. Top technology investors will discuss key business and investment trends on the horizon for the coming year. Speakers include: When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, 200 International Drive Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: MAVA & Greater Baltimore Committee Members: $90 Non-Members: $145 Limited sponsorship opportunities for GBC Members still remain, go here for more information. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland Public Television. Confirmed speakers include Senator Bill Ferguson, Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz, Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Eric G. Luedtke. Bill Ferguson was elected President of the Maryland Senate on January 8, 2020, becoming the first new president since 1987. He has been a member of the Maryland Senate since 2011, serving most recently as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee. Ferguson earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County. As a member of the House of Delegates, Schulz served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011-2015. Then-Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation. J.B. Jennings has served as a member of the Senate of Maryland since 2011 and as Minority Leader since 2014. He is a member of several committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee and Joint Committee on Spending Affordability. Prior to his election to the Senate of Maryland, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2011. Senator Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Baltimore. Eric G. Luedtke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011 and as Majority Leader since 2019. A member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he chairs that committee’s Revenue Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee. Luedtke earned a bachelor’s degree in government and history and a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park. When: Monday, January 27, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $75 individual, $700 table of 10; Non-members: $125 individual, $1,250 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund, the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Contributing: Comcast Also see: Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists: Event details: When: Friday, January 31, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $35 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Also see: The GBC Check-In: Austin Davis, Census 2020 Project Manager for Baltimore City Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University. Some of the university’s highlights under his leadership include: –The considered addition of an Osteopathic Medical School to Morgan’s campus, which would be the first of its kind for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) –The elevation of Morgan from a moderate research classification of R3 (a ranking it has held since 2006), to an elevated classification of R2, a status reserved for doctoral universities with high research activity –A second-year retention rate of above 70 percent for the past eight consecutive years –An alumni participation-in-giving rate of 17 percent, a rate higher than most private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher than many public regional universities nationwide –Procurement of the university’s largest-ever research contract, a $28.5-million, five-year contract from NASA –The founding of a new school, the School of Global Journalism and Communication –The continuation of Morgan’s status as the No. 1 HBCU in production of Fulbright scholars and grantees, with 149 awarded in 44 countries around the world. Event details: When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event details: When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10 Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Title: Accenture Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Table Wine Sponsor: The Howard Hughes Corporation Silver Sponsor: The Bozzuto Group When: Wednesday, July 15, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration and breakfast, 8 a.m. shotgun start Where: Greystone Golf Course, 2115 White Hall Road, White Hall, MD 21161 Cost: $225 individual golfer; $800 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,300 “EAGLE” Package – $900 “BIRDIE” Package – $500 “PAR” Package – $200 Not a golfer but interested in getting some extra exposure for the company? The Par Package is great for people who attend the event and are not golfing or do not attend but want to advertise! A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Sponsors: Beverage Cart Sponsor Join MAVA (the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) and the Greater Baltimore Committee for Crystal Ball 2020 — a once-a-year opportunity to hear candid and invaluable perspectives from some of the nation’s leading investors and industry playmakers. Top technology investors will discuss key business and investment trends on the horizon for the coming year. Speakers include: When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, 200 International Drive Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: MAVA & Greater Baltimore Committee Members: $90 Non-Members: $145 Limited sponsorship opportunities for GBC Members still remain, go here for more information. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland Public Television. Confirmed speakers include Senator Bill Ferguson, Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz, Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Eric G. Luedtke. Bill Ferguson was elected President of the Maryland Senate on January 8, 2020, becoming the first new president since 1987. He has been a member of the Maryland Senate since 2011, serving most recently as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee. Ferguson earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County. As a member of the House of Delegates, Schulz served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011-2015. Then-Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation. J.B. Jennings has served as a member of the Senate of Maryland since 2011 and as Minority Leader since 2014. He is a member of several committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee and Joint Committee on Spending Affordability. Prior to his election to the Senate of Maryland, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2011. Senator Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Baltimore. Eric G. Luedtke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011 and as Majority Leader since 2019. A member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he chairs that committee’s Revenue Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee. Luedtke earned a bachelor’s degree in government and history and a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park. When: Monday, January 27, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $75 individual, $700 table of 10; Non-members: $125 individual, $1,250 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund, the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Contributing: Comcast Also see: Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists: Event details: When: Friday, January 31, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $35 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Also see: The GBC Check-In: Austin Davis, Census 2020 Project Manager for Baltimore City Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University. Some of the university’s highlights under his leadership include: –The considered addition of an Osteopathic Medical School to Morgan’s campus, which would be the first of its kind for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) –The elevation of Morgan from a moderate research classification of R3 (a ranking it has held since 2006), to an elevated classification of R2, a status reserved for doctoral universities with high research activity –A second-year retention rate of above 70 percent for the past eight consecutive years –An alumni participation-in-giving rate of 17 percent, a rate higher than most private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher than many public regional universities nationwide –Procurement of the university’s largest-ever research contract, a $28.5-million, five-year contract from NASA –The founding of a new school, the School of Global Journalism and Communication –The continuation of Morgan’s status as the No. 1 HBCU in production of Fulbright scholars and grantees, with 149 awarded in 44 countries around the world. Event details: When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event details: When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: GBC members: $50 This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202 Cost: Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10 Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10 To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40. Event Sponsors: Title: Accenture Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies Table Wine Sponsor: The Howard Hughes Corporation Silver Sponsor: The Bozzuto Group
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7:30 am - 9:30 am
Austin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department of Planning. While working for Baltimore City Government, Davis has developed numerous interactive web-mapping applications, helped secure more than $250,000 in grant funding related to census outreach and produced hundreds of maps for members of the public.
Terry Fisher is the Baltimore City Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for increasing education and awareness of the 2020 census in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. He works directly with state and local Complete Count Committees to ensure that they have the resources needed to reach the constituency.
Robert S. McCord is the Maryland Secretary of Planning. Secretary McCord provides comprehensive leadership of the Department of Planning’s mission, objectives and initiatives, including the 2020 Census. With the Department since 2015, Secretary McCord has also served as Assistant Secretary of Operations and Deputy Secretary. Previously, Secretary McCord worked in private practice in Bel Air, Md., before joining the Harford County Law Department in 1998 as Deputy County Attorney, then County Attorney from 2004 to 2014.
Sevetra Peoples has been involved with the planning and execution of several major initiatives including the 2010 and the 2020 U.S. Census. She serves as Special Assistant to the Baltimore County Administrative Officer within the John Olszewski Jr. Administration. In this role, Peoples oversees the County’s 2020 census initiatives including establishing and managing Baltimore County’s Complete Count Committee which is dedicated to engaging, educating and encouraging underserved communities to complete the census. Peoples also serves as a member of the Maryland State Complete Count Committee.
Dr. David Wilson, the 10th president of Morgan State University, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Wilson holds four academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in education from Tuskegee University; a Master of Education degree in educational planning and administration from Harvard University and a Master of Education degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Prior to Morgan, he was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before that, he held numerous other administrative posts in academia, including: Vice President for University Outreach and Associate Provost at Auburn University, and Associate Provost of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Wilson’s tenure as President of Morgan State University began on July 1, 2010.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for “Public Safety in Baltimore — Does Progress Lie Ahead?” with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
Newsmaker Speaker Series — United States Census 2020: What It Means to You as a Citizen and Taxpayer
7:30 am - 9:30 amAustin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department of Planning. While working for Baltimore City Government, Davis has developed numerous interactive web-mapping applications, helped secure more than $250,000 in grant funding related to census outreach and produced hundreds of maps for members of the public.Terry Fisher is the Baltimore City Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for increasing education and awareness of the 2020 census in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. He works directly with state and local Complete Count Committees to ensure that they have the resources needed to reach the constituency.Robert S. McCord is the Maryland Secretary of Planning. Secretary McCord provides comprehensive leadership of the Department of Planning’s mission, objectives and initiatives, including the 2020 Census. With the Department since 2015, Secretary McCord has also served as Assistant Secretary of Operations and Deputy Secretary. Previously, Secretary McCord worked in private practice in Bel Air, Md., before joining the Harford County Law Department in 1998 as Deputy County Attorney, then County Attorney from 2004 to 2014.Sevetra Peoples has been involved with the planning and execution of several major initiatives including the 2010 and the 2020 U.S. Census. She serves as Special Assistant to the Baltimore County Administrative Officer within the John Olszewski Jr. Administration. In this role, Peoples oversees the County’s 2020 census initiatives including establishing and managing Baltimore County’s Complete Count Committee which is dedicated to engaging, educating and encouraging underserved communities to complete the census. Peoples also serves as a member of the Maryland State Complete Count Committee.
Austin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department of Planning. While working for Baltimore City Government, Davis has developed numerous interactive web-mapping applications, helped secure more than $250,000 in grant funding related to census outreach and produced hundreds of maps for members of the public.Terry Fisher is the Baltimore City Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for increasing education and awareness of the 2020 census in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. He works directly with state and local Complete Count Committees to ensure that they have the resources needed to reach the constituency.Robert S. McCord is the Maryland Secretary of Planning. Secretary McCord provides comprehensive leadership of the Department of Planning’s mission, objectives and initiatives, including the 2020 Census. With the Department since 2015, Secretary McCord has also served as Assistant Secretary of Operations and Deputy Secretary. Previously, Secretary McCord worked in private practice in Bel Air, Md., before joining the Harford County Law Department in 1998 as Deputy County Attorney, then County Attorney from 2004 to 2014.Sevetra Peoples has been involved with the planning and execution of several major initiatives including the 2010 and the 2020 U.S. Census. She serves as Special Assistant to the Baltimore County Administrative Officer within the John Olszewski Jr. Administration. In this role, Peoples oversees the County’s 2020 census initiatives including establishing and managing Baltimore County’s Complete Count Committee which is dedicated to engaging, educating and encouraging underserved communities to complete the census. Peoples also serves as a member of the Maryland State Complete Count Committee.Dr. David Wilson, the 10th president of Morgan State University, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Wilson holds four academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in education from Tuskegee University; a Master of Education degree in educational planning and administration from Harvard University and a Master of Education degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Prior to Morgan, he was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before that, he held numerous other administrative posts in academia, including: Vice President for University Outreach and Associate Provost at Auburn University, and Associate Provost of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Wilson’s tenure as President of Morgan State University began on July 1, 2010.Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for “Public Safety in Baltimore — Does Progress Lie Ahead?” with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
7:30 am - 9:30 amDr. David Wilson, the 10th president of Morgan State University, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Wilson holds four academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in education from Tuskegee University; a Master of Education degree in educational planning and administration from Harvard University and a Master of Education degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Prior to Morgan, he was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before that, he held numerous other administrative posts in academia, including: Vice President for University Outreach and Associate Provost at Auburn University, and Associate Provost of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Wilson’s tenure as President of Morgan State University began on July 1, 2010.
Austin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department of Planning. While working for Baltimore City Government, Davis has developed numerous interactive web-mapping applications, helped secure more than $250,000 in grant funding related to census outreach and produced hundreds of maps for members of the public.Terry Fisher is the Baltimore City Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for increasing education and awareness of the 2020 census in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. He works directly with state and local Complete Count Committees to ensure that they have the resources needed to reach the constituency.Robert S. McCord is the Maryland Secretary of Planning. Secretary McCord provides comprehensive leadership of the Department of Planning’s mission, objectives and initiatives, including the 2020 Census. With the Department since 2015, Secretary McCord has also served as Assistant Secretary of Operations and Deputy Secretary. Previously, Secretary McCord worked in private practice in Bel Air, Md., before joining the Harford County Law Department in 1998 as Deputy County Attorney, then County Attorney from 2004 to 2014.Sevetra Peoples has been involved with the planning and execution of several major initiatives including the 2010 and the 2020 U.S. Census. She serves as Special Assistant to the Baltimore County Administrative Officer within the John Olszewski Jr. Administration. In this role, Peoples oversees the County’s 2020 census initiatives including establishing and managing Baltimore County’s Complete Count Committee which is dedicated to engaging, educating and encouraging underserved communities to complete the census. Peoples also serves as a member of the Maryland State Complete Count Committee.Dr. David Wilson, the 10th president of Morgan State University, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Wilson holds four academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in education from Tuskegee University; a Master of Education degree in educational planning and administration from Harvard University and a Master of Education degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Prior to Morgan, he was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before that, he held numerous other administrative posts in academia, including: Vice President for University Outreach and Associate Provost at Auburn University, and Associate Provost of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Wilson’s tenure as President of Morgan State University began on July 1, 2010.Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for “Public Safety in Baltimore — Does Progress Lie Ahead?” with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
7:30 am - 9:30 amJoin the Greater Baltimore Committee for “Public Safety in Baltimore — Does Progress Lie Ahead?” with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
Austin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department of Planning. While working for Baltimore City Government, Davis has developed numerous interactive web-mapping applications, helped secure more than $250,000 in grant funding related to census outreach and produced hundreds of maps for members of the public.Terry Fisher is the Baltimore City Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for increasing education and awareness of the 2020 census in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. He works directly with state and local Complete Count Committees to ensure that they have the resources needed to reach the constituency.Robert S. McCord is the Maryland Secretary of Planning. Secretary McCord provides comprehensive leadership of the Department of Planning’s mission, objectives and initiatives, including the 2020 Census. With the Department since 2015, Secretary McCord has also served as Assistant Secretary of Operations and Deputy Secretary. Previously, Secretary McCord worked in private practice in Bel Air, Md., before joining the Harford County Law Department in 1998 as Deputy County Attorney, then County Attorney from 2004 to 2014.Sevetra Peoples has been involved with the planning and execution of several major initiatives including the 2010 and the 2020 U.S. Census. She serves as Special Assistant to the Baltimore County Administrative Officer within the John Olszewski Jr. Administration. In this role, Peoples oversees the County’s 2020 census initiatives including establishing and managing Baltimore County’s Complete Count Committee which is dedicated to engaging, educating and encouraging underserved communities to complete the census. Peoples also serves as a member of the Maryland State Complete Count Committee.Dr. David Wilson, the 10th president of Morgan State University, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Wilson holds four academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in education from Tuskegee University; a Master of Education degree in educational planning and administration from Harvard University and a Master of Education degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Prior to Morgan, he was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before that, he held numerous other administrative posts in academia, including: Vice President for University Outreach and Associate Provost at Auburn University, and Associate Provost of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Wilson’s tenure as President of Morgan State University began on July 1, 2010.Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for “Public Safety in Baltimore — Does Progress Lie Ahead?” with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
May 11, 2020
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Austin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department of Planning. While working for Baltimore City Government, Davis has developed numerous interactive web-mapping applications, helped secure more than $250,000 in grant funding related to census outreach and produced hundreds of maps for members of the public.Terry Fisher is the Baltimore City Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for increasing education and awareness of the 2020 census in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. He works directly with state and local Complete Count Committees to ensure that they have the resources needed to reach the constituency.Robert S. McCord is the Maryland Secretary of Planning. Secretary McCord provides comprehensive leadership of the Department of Planning’s mission, objectives and initiatives, including the 2020 Census. With the Department since 2015, Secretary McCord has also served as Assistant Secretary of Operations and Deputy Secretary. Previously, Secretary McCord worked in private practice in Bel Air, Md., before joining the Harford County Law Department in 1998 as Deputy County Attorney, then County Attorney from 2004 to 2014.Sevetra Peoples has been involved with the planning and execution of several major initiatives including the 2010 and the 2020 U.S. Census. She serves as Special Assistant to the Baltimore County Administrative Officer within the John Olszewski Jr. Administration. In this role, Peoples oversees the County’s 2020 census initiatives including establishing and managing Baltimore County’s Complete Count Committee which is dedicated to engaging, educating and encouraging underserved communities to complete the census. Peoples also serves as a member of the Maryland State Complete Count Committee.Dr. David Wilson, the 10th president of Morgan State University, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Wilson holds four academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in education from Tuskegee University; a Master of Education degree in educational planning and administration from Harvard University and a Master of Education degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Prior to Morgan, he was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before that, he held numerous other administrative posts in academia, including: Vice President for University Outreach and Associate Provost at Auburn University, and Associate Provost of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Wilson’s tenure as President of Morgan State University began on July 1, 2010.Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for “Public Safety in Baltimore — Does Progress Lie Ahead?” with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
July 15, 2020
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2020 Golf Classic on July 15, 2020, at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
Austin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department of Planning. While working for Baltimore City Government, Davis has developed numerous interactive web-mapping applications, helped secure more than $250,000 in grant funding related to census outreach and produced hundreds of maps for members of the public.Terry Fisher is the Baltimore City Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for increasing education and awareness of the 2020 census in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. He works directly with state and local Complete Count Committees to ensure that they have the resources needed to reach the constituency.Robert S. McCord is the Maryland Secretary of Planning. Secretary McCord provides comprehensive leadership of the Department of Planning’s mission, objectives and initiatives, including the 2020 Census. With the Department since 2015, Secretary McCord has also served as Assistant Secretary of Operations and Deputy Secretary. Previously, Secretary McCord worked in private practice in Bel Air, Md., before joining the Harford County Law Department in 1998 as Deputy County Attorney, then County Attorney from 2004 to 2014.Sevetra Peoples has been involved with the planning and execution of several major initiatives including the 2010 and the 2020 U.S. Census. She serves as Special Assistant to the Baltimore County Administrative Officer within the John Olszewski Jr. Administration. In this role, Peoples oversees the County’s 2020 census initiatives including establishing and managing Baltimore County’s Complete Count Committee which is dedicated to engaging, educating and encouraging underserved communities to complete the census. Peoples also serves as a member of the Maryland State Complete Count Committee.Dr. David Wilson, the 10th president of Morgan State University, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Wilson holds four academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in education from Tuskegee University; a Master of Education degree in educational planning and administration from Harvard University and a Master of Education degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Prior to Morgan, he was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before that, he held numerous other administrative posts in academia, including: Vice President for University Outreach and Associate Provost at Auburn University, and Associate Provost of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Wilson’s tenure as President of Morgan State University began on July 1, 2010.Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for “Public Safety in Baltimore — Does Progress Lie Ahead?” with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
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| Crystal Ball 2020 7:30 am Crystal Ball 2020 @ Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Jan 23 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am Join MAVA (the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) and the Greater Baltimore Committee for Crystal Ball 2020 — a once-a-year opportunity to hear candid and invaluable perspectives from some of the nation’s leading investors and industry playmakers. Top technology investors will discuss key business and investment trends on the horizon for the coming year. Speakers include: Guy Filippelli, Managing Partner, Squadra VC — “Early Investments: What it Means for Baltimore” Larry Contrella, … Continue reading | ||||||
| 2020 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum 7:30 am 2020 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum @ Marriott Waterfront Hotel Jan 27 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. Join the dialogue on such controversial topics as: The Kirwan Commission Pimlico/Preakness Legislation Legalization of Sports Betting Maryland’s Budget Tax Increases or Elimination of Tax Credits Transportation Projects and Public/Private Partnership Legislation The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland … Continue reading | Newsmaker Speaker Series — United States Census 2020: What It Means to You as a Citizen and Taxpayer 7:30 am Newsmaker Speaker Series — United States Census 2020: What It Means to You as a Citizen and Taxpayer @ Greater Baltimore Committee Jan 31 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists: Austin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department … Continue reading |
Join MAVA (the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) and the Greater Baltimore Committee for Crystal Ball 2020 — a once-a-year opportunity to hear candid and invaluable perspectives from some of the nation’s leading investors and industry playmakers. Top technology investors will discuss key business and investment trends on the horizon for the coming year.
Speakers include:
- Guy Filippelli, Managing Partner, Squadra VC — “Early Investments: What it Means for Baltimore”
- Larry Contrella, Principal, JMI Equity — “Growing Efficiencies in Business Automation”
- Claire Broido Johnson, Managing Director, Maryland Momentum Fund — “How Academic Institutions are Supporting the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem”
- Andy Ku, Principal, In-Q-Tel — “The Future of ‘Reality’: AR/VR and the Blurring of What’s Real”
When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, 200 International Drive Baltimore, Md., 21202
Cost:
MAVA & Greater Baltimore Committee Members: $90
Non-Members: $145
Limited sponsorship opportunities for GBC Members still remain, go here for more information.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its annual Maryland General Assembly Legislative Forum. This event will highlight upcoming key policy issues for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly legislative session.
- The Kirwan Commission
- Pimlico/Preakness Legislation
- Legalization of Sports Betting
- Maryland’s Budget
- Tax Increases or Elimination of Tax Credits
- Transportation Projects and Public/Private Partnership Legislation
The discussion will be moderated by Jeff Salkin, Maryland Public Television.
Confirmed speakers include Senator Bill Ferguson, Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz, Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Eric G. Luedtke.
Bill Ferguson was elected President of the Maryland Senate on January 8, 2020, becoming the first new president since 1987. He has been a member of the Maryland Senate since 2011, serving most recently as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee. Ferguson earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law.
Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County. As a member of the House of Delegates, Schulz served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011-2015. Then-Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation.
J.B. Jennings has served as a member of the Senate of Maryland since 2011 and as Minority Leader since 2014. He is a member of several committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee and Joint Committee on Spending Affordability. Prior to his election to the Senate of Maryland, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2011. Senator Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Baltimore.
Eric G. Luedtke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011 and as Majority Leader since 2019. A member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he chairs that committee’s Revenue Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee. Luedtke earned a bachelor’s degree in government and history and a master’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park.
When: Monday, January 27, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program
Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Md., 21202
Cost: Members: $75 individual, $700 table of 10; Non-members: $125 individual, $1,250 table of 10
To be eligible for a refund, the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40.
Event Sponsors:
Signature: AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies
Contributing: Comcast
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Find out why it’s essential that every Maryland resident is counted in the 2020 Census. How does it affect federal financial aid for important programs, including health care, housing, transportation and more? What role does business play in the Census count?
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with the following panelists:
Austin Davis is the Census 2020 Project Manager for the City of Baltimore, working in the Department of Planning. While working for Baltimore City Government, Davis has developed numerous interactive web-mapping applications, helped secure more than $250,000 in grant funding related to census outreach and produced hundreds of maps for members of the public.
Terry Fisher is the Baltimore City Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for increasing education and awareness of the 2020 census in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties. He works directly with state and local Complete Count Committees to ensure that they have the resources needed to reach the constituency.
Robert S. McCord is the Maryland Secretary of Planning. Secretary McCord provides comprehensive leadership of the Department of Planning’s mission, objectives and initiatives, including the 2020 Census. With the Department since 2015, Secretary McCord has also served as Assistant Secretary of Operations and Deputy Secretary. Previously, Secretary McCord worked in private practice in Bel Air, Md., before joining the Harford County Law Department in 1998 as Deputy County Attorney, then County Attorney from 2004 to 2014.
Sevetra Peoples has been involved with the planning and execution of several major initiatives including the 2010 and the 2020 U.S. Census. She serves as Special Assistant to the Baltimore County Administrative Officer within the John Olszewski Jr. Administration. In this role, Peoples oversees the County’s 2020 census initiatives including establishing and managing Baltimore County’s Complete Count Committee which is dedicated to engaging, educating and encouraging underserved communities to complete the census. Peoples also serves as a member of the Maryland State Complete Count Committee.
Event details:
When: Friday, January 31, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program
Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202
Cost: GBC members: $35
This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40.
Also see: The GBC Check-In: Austin Davis, Census 2020 Project Manager for Baltimore City
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University.
Dr. David Wilson, the 10th president of Morgan State University, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Wilson holds four academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in education from Tuskegee University; a Master of Education degree in educational planning and administration from Harvard University and a Master of Education degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Prior to Morgan, he was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before that, he held numerous other administrative posts in academia, including: Vice President for University Outreach and Associate Provost at Auburn University, and Associate Provost of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Wilson’s tenure as President of Morgan State University began on July 1, 2010.
Some of the university’s highlights under his leadership include:
–The considered addition of an Osteopathic Medical School to Morgan’s campus, which would be the first of its kind for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
–The elevation of Morgan from a moderate research classification of R3 (a ranking it has held since 2006), to an elevated classification of R2, a status reserved for doctoral universities with high research activity
–A second-year retention rate of above 70 percent for the past eight consecutive years
–An alumni participation-in-giving rate of 17 percent, a rate higher than most private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher than many public regional universities nationwide
–Procurement of the university’s largest-ever research contract, a $28.5-million, five-year contract from NASA
–The founding of a new school, the School of Global Journalism and Communication
–The continuation of Morgan’s status as the No. 1 HBCU in production of Fulbright scholars and grantees, with 149 awarded in 44 countries around the world.
Event details:
When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program
Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202
Cost: GBC members: $50
This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for “Public Safety in Baltimore — Does Progress Lie Ahead?” with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
Event details:
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program
Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Md., 21202
Cost: GBC members: $50
This event is limited to GBC member companies and employees of GBC member companies. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 65th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year.
When: Monday, May 11, 2020; 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md., 21202
Cost:
Members: $225 individual, $2,000 table of 10
Non-members: $275 individual, $2,750 table of 10
To be eligible for a refund the Greater Baltimore Committee requires a 72-hour cancellation notice.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820 ext. 40.
Event Sponsors:
Title:
Accenture
Signature:
AT&T, MedStar Health, Merritt Companies
Table Wine Sponsor:
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Silver Sponsor:
The Bozzuto Group