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Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Hear from: Major Samuel Hood III, Director of Law Enforcement Operations, Baltimore Police Department, Homeland Security Division CitiWatch Elise Gillespie, Project Manager, Mayor’s Office on Criminal Justice If you go: When: Thursday, February 28, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members This event is open 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. Breakfast Sponsor: Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. As the demand for data and technology continues to grow and we begin to move toward the next generation of connectivity, known as 5G, communications infrastructure, specifically small cell technology is critical and will play a large role in the next deployment wave. Come hear from representatives from the Wireless Infrastructure Association, AT&T Maryland and Crown Castle on what this technology means for Baltimore – and Maryland’s – emergency preparedness, economic development and innovation industries. Hear from: Richard Rothrock, Government Relations Manager, Crown Castle If you go: When: Monday, March 11, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members This event is open 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. Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,” we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009. In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent. As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually. Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University. If you go: When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $50 members 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. Breakfast Sponsor: This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019. Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly. Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program. Hear from: Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman. Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica. Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award. If you go: When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. If you’re like most salespeople, you may be: At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment. If you go: When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming. When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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. Event Sponsors: Title Accenture Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company University of Maryland Medical System Signature CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield BGE Baltimore Business Journal MedStar Health Merritt Properties Venable LLP Platinum The Shelter Foundation Gold Comcast The Daily Record Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Towson University University of Maryland, Baltimore Silver Community College of Baltimore County Bronze DLA Piper KELLY WSP Table Wine Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland University College When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome Golf Classic Package Plans “ACE” Package – $1,250 “EAGLE” Package – $850 “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. Event Sponsors: Ambassador The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Beverage Cart Douglass Memorial Community Church Village Golf Cart Advance Business Systems Luncheon Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective. If you go: When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820. Chris McDonell Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges. The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important. If you go: When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Cost: $35 members $50 non-members A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820.
Upcoming Events
February 25, 2019
7:30 am - 9:30 am
This event is now sold out.
This event is now sold out.
Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).
Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
February 28, 2019
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Baltimore’s CitiWatch surveillance camera program consists of 1,000 cameras throughout Baltimore City, with nearly 100 in the downtown area, and has been instrumental in aiding the Baltimore Police Department in solving crimes and arresting the perpetrators in an effort to make Baltimore safer. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee to learn about the program, how it works, its coverage, its successes and plans for the future.This event is now sold out.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
March 11, 2019
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Arturo Chang, State Government Affairs Counsel, Wireless Infrastructure Association
LaTara Harris, Regional Director, External & Legislative Affairs, AT&T
This event is now sold out.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
April 15, 2019
7:30 am - 9:30 amJay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.This event is now sold out.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
May 8, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This event is now sold out.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
May 13, 2019
5:30 pm - 8:30 pmThis event is now sold out.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
July 10, 2019
7:30 am - 2:30 pmJoin the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
This event is now sold out.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
September 26, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmThis event is now sold out.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
November 20, 2019
7:30 am - 9:00 amThis event is now sold out.Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
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| Speaker Series with Chris McDonell: Caring Enough to be Demanding of Exceptional Results – February 2019 7:30 am Speaker Series with Chris McDonell: Caring Enough to be Demanding of Exceptional Results – February 2019 @ Greater Baltimore Committee Feb 7 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the first installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. Those in leadership typically balance a fine line between building personal relationships and focusing on task completion when it comes to leading their team members. In addition, it can be difficult to fully understand if a team member is struggling with ability or motivation – or … Continue reading | ||||||
| SOLD OUT: Newsmaker Breakfast: Meet Baltimore Police Department Acting Commissioner Michael Harrison 7:30 am SOLD OUT: Newsmaker Breakfast: Meet Baltimore Police Department Acting Commissioner Michael Harrison @ Greater Baltimore Committee Feb 25 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am This event is now sold out. Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department. Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by … Continue reading |
This event is now sold out.
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Acting Police Commissioner, effective February 11, 2019. Join business leaders to hear Acting Police Commissioner Harrison discuss his experiences and plans for the Baltimore Police Department.
Michael Harrison was appointed Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in August 2014 by former mayor Mitch Landrieu and reappointed in May 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 1991 and advanced through the ranks of the department, becoming a detective in the Major Case Narcotics Section in 1995, promoted to sergeant in 1998, where he served in the Eighth Police District and then in the Public Integrity Bureau until 2006 when he was promoted to lieutenant, but continued to serve there until early 2009. He was also the assistant commander in the Seventh District in 2009.
In January 2011, he was appointed to the position of commander, where he served as commander of the Special Investigations Division; managing the narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence and gang enforcement units of NOPD. In January 2012, he assumed command of the Seventh Police District, overseeing police services for eastern New Orleans, until he was appointed superintendent.
As Superintendent, Harrison led the NOPD through comprehensive reform while managing the nation’s most robust and expansive police consent decree. Under his leadership, the NOPD manages security for some of the nation’s largest special events; attracting approximately 11 million visitors annually.
Prior to joining the NOPD, Harrison served for eight years with the Louisiana Air National Guard. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and a master of criminal justice from Loyola University.
If you go:
When: Monday, February 25, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program
Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost: $50 members
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.
Breakfast Sponsor:
This event, scheduled for February 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to April 15, 2019.
Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes.
Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as the 1332 Reinsurance Program and legislation debated during the 2019 legislation session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Bring your burning business questions concerning the ACA to this informative breakfast program.
Hear from:
Jay Duke owns a small, independent insurance agency, established in 1945, in Leonardtown. For 38 years Duke has been providing insurance services to individuals and small businesses. He is an advocate for insurance agents and was actively involved with the creation and implementation of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Duke is a past State Chairman for the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland and currently serves as the Legislative Committee Chairman.
Catherine Grason joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as its Government Relations Director in January 2019. Previously, Grason served as Chief of Staff of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In this role she managed the MIA’s policy activities and oversaw the Government Relations, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Units. She also managed the agency’s participation and advocacy within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC).
Grason began her career at the Insurance Administration in 2014 as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and NAIC Liaison where she advised the Insurance Commissioner on regulatory policy, managed the MIA’s day to day regulatory activity and oversaw the MIA’s participation with the NAIC. Prior to her tenure with the MIA, Grason served for more than four years as a Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel in the Life and Protection Division of the Transamerica/AEGON companies. In this capacity, she was the lead attorney tracking federal and state health insurance legislation and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act, for Transamerica.
Grason earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with honors, from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Government Service and Regulatory Institutions from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leading Women” award and a 2018 recipient of The Daily Record’s “Leadership in Law-Generation J.D.” award.
Brett Lininger is a government affairs consultant/lobbyist for Old Line Government Affairs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, LLC. Lininger represents clients from industries including insurance, energy, healthcare and information technology companies before all facets of State and local governments within Maryland. He is also Of Counsel with Nemphos Braue where he represents business clients on administrative law matters before State agencies and corporate matters.
If you go:
When: Monday, April 15, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. program
Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820.
Chris McDonell
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the second installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training.
If you’re like most salespeople, you may be:
- Wondering how to get more warm referrals and introductions.
- Worrying about keeping up with the latest social media changes.
- Confused about where to best spend your time.
- Not understanding how social networking will actually lead to sales.
At “LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling” learn how to drive revenue by adding more people, information and opportunities to your sales pipeline, including the attitudes, behaviors and techniques of social selling that you can immediately implement in your next appointment.
If you go:
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program
Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost:
$35 members
$50 non-members
A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820.
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 64th Annual Meeting, the state’s premier business event of the year. Additional event information is forthcoming.
When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Renaissance Baltimore Haborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, 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.
Event Sponsors:
Title
Accenture
Ambassador
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
University of Maryland Medical System
Signature
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
BGE
Baltimore Business Journal
MedStar Health
Merritt Properties
Venable LLP
Platinum
The Shelter Foundation
Gold
Comcast
The Daily Record
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Towson University
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Silver
Community College of Baltimore County
Bronze
DLA Piper
KELLY
WSP
Table Wine
Loyola University Maryland
University of Maryland University College
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2019 Golf Classic on July 10, 2019 at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon.
When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 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: $200 individual golfer; $750 foursome
Golf Classic Package Plans
“ACE” Package – $1,250
- Two complimentary foursomes.
- Company name displayed at registration.
- Company name displayed at two holes.
- Company name displayed on scoreboard, scorecards, carts and GBC website.
- Prominent mention during awards presentation.
- Company name displayed prominently in program.
“EAGLE” Package – $850
- One complimentary foursome.
- Company name displayed at registration.
- Company name displayed at one hole and at driving range.
- Company name listed in program and on GBC website.
“BIRDIE” Package – $500
- Two complimentary golfers.
- Company name displayed at one hole.
- Company name listed in program and on GBC website.
“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!
- Company name displayed at one hole.
- Company name listed in program and on GBC website.
- Free admission for two to awards luncheon after tournament.
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.
Event Sponsors:
Ambassador
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Beverage Cart
Douglass Memorial Community Church Village
Golf Cart
Advance Business Systems
Luncheon
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group/Kelly Payroll
Chris McDonell
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training.
The purpose of a presentation is to obtain a decision. The prospect’s commitment to making that decision must be obtained before you start your presentation. During the session “Closing the Sale: How To Inspect What You Expect,”we will discuss how to obtain that commitment, deliver a presentation consistent with the prospect’s priorities and obtain the buying decision (yes or no). You will better understand how to close the sale and be aware of the potential roadblocks to achieving that objective.
If you go:
When: Thursday, September 26, 2019; 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. program
Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost:
$35 members
$50 non-members
A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820.
Chris McDonell
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for the final installment of a four-part speaker series with Chris McDonell, President and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training.
The odds are high that anyone who is involved in business development will interact with others who are different from them. These differences can cause relationships to stagnate, disappear or grow depending on how you proactively address the challenges.
The program will explore a self-discovery process to assess whether or not you are aligning your current business development/networking strategy to what the environment calls for and why it’s important.
If you go:
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. program
Where: Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost:
$35 members
$50 non-members
A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, GBC’s Director of Events and Business Development, at 410-727-2820.