Join the BWI Business Partnership as they welcome Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr. The Honorable Harry Coker Jr was appointed by Governor Moore as Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce on February 5, 2025. At Commerce, the state's primary economic development agency, Coker is focused on working collaboratively to help Maryland “Win the Decade” by […]

Join us Thursday, March 12 for our quarterly All-Partner Meeting. GBC Partners are invited to a focused conversation with regional economic development leaders on how cross-sector collaboration with the Greater Baltimore Committee is advancing coordinated regional growth. The discussion will spotlight how public, private, and civic partners align strategy, capital, and execution to move priority development projects from concept to […]

UpSurge Baltimore's monthly event series is designed to strengthen and elevate our regional innovation ecosystem where businesses, investors and founders across industry sectors come together to learn and network. This month, join UpSurge Baltimore and a distinguished group of co-hosts for an exclusive evening reception to close out GBC's Day in Annapolis. We're bringing together […]

It's finally warm out, and the ecosystem has new leaders to celebrate. So we're linking up for a casual evening of good conversation and introductions at one of Baltimore's best breweries: Checkerspot Brewing. Come connect with founders, developers, investors, and ecosystem builders over great drinks. We'll also toast to new leadership throughout the tech, business, […]

As the Baltimore Region advances more than $2 billion in cultural, sports, and entertainment investments, few opportunities better capture the intersection of heritage, business, and future growth than the evolving future of horse racing in Maryland. The Preakness Stakes remains one of the state’s most recognized global brands, and major recent announcements signal a new […]

Baltimore has made meaningful progress in reducing violent crime, but sustaining that momentum will require continued collaboration, smart investment, and a strong private-sector voice. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) for the kickoff of our Public Safety Steering Committee on Tuesday, May 5 — a timely convening for business, civic, and community leaders who want to help shape what […]

A data-driven view of where capital is moving in the Baltimore Region State of the Region 2026 brings together public and private sector leaders for the release of the third annual Regional Investment Scorecard, offering investors and executives a clear look at investment activity, industry growth, and the trends shaping the region’s economy. Timed with […]

GBC is working to operationalize BLocal, a regional effort focused on better connecting employer demand and economic growth to stronger local hiring pathways for Baltimore residents. This kickoff conversation is an opportunity for employers — especially major employers with significant hiring needs — to engage early in shaping a more coordinated, employer-informed workforce strategy for the […]

Join the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) as we convene the business community to discuss Vacant Housing & Community Redevelopment. This steering committee brings together leaders from across sectors to advance investment strategies, promote neighborhood development, and advise GBC on its work to support the City's work on reducing vacant properties. This kickoff session will outline our […]

The Baltimore region has a powerful story to tell — one rooted in reinvention, innovation, and the bold moves that shape progress. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a conversation with Resonance Vice President of Strategy Jeremie Feinblatt on how corporate partners and regional stakeholders can connect their own brand campaigns to the broader Bold […]

Baltimore's innovation economy doesn't move in a straight line. Every year, we see breakthroughs and bottlenecks, big exits and persistent gaps, founders who landed the big win while others keep fighting for the resources to get there. UpSurge Baltimore takes a clear-eyed look at this state of affairs every year — and, through all the […]

The Inflection Point Healthcare Summit brings together leaders across healthcare, technology, and policy to explore how value-based care and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, are transforming healthcare delivery. With Maryland's all-payer model as a national testbed, the summit will focus on how aligned incentives can drive innovation, better outcomes, and sustainable costs. Maryland is in […]