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SUMMARY:2026 Legislative Priorities Briefing
DESCRIPTION:As the Maryland General Assembly 2026 legislative session gets underway and the need for continued engagement at the federal level being paramount\, the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) has unveiled its legislative priorities​. Join GBC staff on Wednesday\, February 4th from 12:00-1:30pm for an opportunity to learn more about these priorities and how they align with our organization’s work as we enter the final year of the multi-year agenda. We welcome your questions and input. \n\n\nPlease note that this briefing is for GBC Partners only\, to confirm if your organization is a partner of GBC please reference: https://gbc.org/partners/​ \nA virtual link will be shared with all GBC partner registrants prior to the meeting date
URL:https://gbc.org/event/gbc-legislative-priorities-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Steering Committee Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Greater Baltimore Committee’s Steering Committees are where the region’s business and civic leadership turn vision into progress. They convene the leaders driving investment\, innovation\, and community development across every sector — shaping solutions\, strengthening partnerships\, and ensuring that our collective work delivers visible impact across the Baltimore Region. \nAs the primary platform for partner engagement — bringing together leaders across sectors to advance the region’s priorities – Steering Committees form an integrated leadership network that drives execution of our Multi-Year Agenda. \nPlease join us for a virtual informational session on Thursday\, February 5th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. where we will provide an overview of our 2026 Steering Committees and outline the opportunities for your organization to get engaged within the work.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/2026-steering-committee-informational-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T093000
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SUMMARY:February Signature Breakfast Series - Harry Coker\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Join the BWI Business Partnership as they welcome Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker\, Jr. \nThe 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 developing and sustaining an equitable\, robust and competitive economy. \nSecretary Coker is a retired Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) senior executive\, former National Security Agency (NSA) senior executive and career Naval Officer. He was previously America’s National Cyber Director\, serving in the White House from 2023 – 2025. \nWhile serving as Executive Director of the NSA\, he directly supported the Director and Deputy Director in the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Agency. During his service with the CIA\, Coker was assigned to leadership positions in the Directorate of Digital Innovation; the Directorate of Science & Technology; and the Director’s Area. 
URL:https://gbc.org/event/february-signature-breakfast-series-harry-coker-jr/
LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport\, 1739 West Nursery Road\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T110000
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SUMMARY:All-Partner Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe discussion will spotlight how public\, private\, and civic partners align strategy\, capital\, and execution to move priority development projects from concept to implementation. The meeting will be held at the Pikesville Armory\, a transformative redevelopment site in Baltimore County\, highlighting the impact of place-based investment and regional collaboration. \nAttendees will gain clear insight into how these partnerships work in practice and how GBC Partners can help shape the next phase of regional growth. \nAgenda \n\n8:30AM – 9:00AM – Arrival/Check-in and light breakfast\n9:00AM – 10:00AM – Panel Discussion with Jonathan Sachs (Baltimore County Economic Development); moderated by GBC President and CEO\, Mark Anthony Thomas\n10:00AM – 11:00AM – Networking and optional tour of the Pikesville Armory site\n\nThis Partner-only event will be held in-person at the Pikesville Armory. The event will include light breakfast and networking following the program. \nPlease reach out with any questions to partner@gbc.org.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/march-all-partner-meeting/
LOCATION:Pikesville Armory\, 640 Reisterstown Rd.\, Pikesville\, MD\, 21208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
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SUMMARY:An Evening in Annapolis: An UpSurge Reception
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 startup founders\, GBC partners\, and members of the legislative community for an evening of conversation\, connection\, and cocktails at Choptank Annapolis. Space is limited. \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\, 4-7 p.m. \nWhere: Choptank Annapolis\, 110 Compromise St\, Annapolis\, MD 21401 \nSponsors: The Atlas Restaurant Group \nCo-hosted by \n\nChris Brandt​ – Audacious Capital\nJoshua Goldberg​ – Sunstone Credit\nRichard Huffman​ – Celebree Schools/Huffman Family Brands\nAdam Kane​ – Allegis/Redwood/Maxim Public Affairs\nJohn Lewis​ – The Harbor Bank of Maryland\nTodd Marks​ – Mindgrub\nScott Rifkin\, MD​ – Real Time Medical Systems\nBart Shaeffer​ – MRE Holdings\nDennis Weinman​ – Prieto/Weinman Company\n\nThese monthly events will continue to convene industry\, universities\, anchor institutions along with founders and investors to create a vital pipeline for increasing capital\, resources and opportunities for Baltimore’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/an-evening-in-annapolis-an-upsurge-reception/
LOCATION:Choptank Restaurant (110 Compromise Street)
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T153000
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SUMMARY:Economic Investment & Attraction
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) as we convene the business community to discuss Economic Investment & Attraction. This steering committee brings together leaders from across sectors to collaborate on strategies that drive regional growth\, attract new investment\, and strengthen Baltimore’s economic competitiveness. \nThis session will serve as a kickoff meeting to align priorities\, identify key opportunities\, and establish a roadmap for collective action. \nHybrid Participation: \nThis meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Attendees are welcome to join either in person or virtually. Additional details\, including the virtual access link\, will be shared with registered participants in advance of the meeting. \nParticipation Note: \nThis initial kickoff meeting is open to both GBC partners and non-partners. Moving forward\, steering committee meetings will be limited to GBC partner organizations. \nIf you are interested in attending this kickoff meeting and learning more about becoming a GBC partner\, please contact us at partner@gbc.org.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/economic-investment-attraction/
LOCATION:Greater Baltimore Committee\, 111 South Calvert Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Baltimore Committee":MAILTO:info@gbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T150904Z
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SUMMARY:GBC Steering Committee Launch: Opportunity Zones
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) as we convene the business community to discuss Opportunity Zones. This steering committee brings together leaders from across sectors to advance investment strategies\, promote equitable development\, and maximize the impact of Opportunity Zones across the Baltimore region. \nWith the state redesignation process approaching this summer\, this committee is being established to ensure the business community’s voice is at the forefront of policy\, capital alignment\, and project and area identification during Maryland’s Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) redesignation process. The ultimate goal is to maximize the impact of the federal Opportunity Zones incentive to drive meaningful regional growth. \nThis kickoff session will outline our 2026 goals\, define the committee’s core functions\, and establish our strategy for informing the upcoming redesignation process. \nHybrid Participation: \nThis meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Attendees are welcome to join either in person at the GBC office or virtually. Additional details\, including the virtual access link\, will be shared with registered participants in advance of the meeting. \nParticipation Note: \nThis initial kickoff meeting is open to both GBC partners and non-partners. Moving forward\, steering committee meetings will be limited to GBC partner organizations. \nIf you are interested in attending this kickoff meeting and learning more about becoming a GBC partner\, please contact us at partner@gbc.org.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/gbc-steering-committee-launch-opportunity-zones/
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T060841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T181620Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen the region’s pursuit of federal economic development funding. Hear directly from GBC’s latest analysis of federal opportunities\, how we are aligning regional projects to compete\, and where partners can engage to bring more federal resources into the Baltimore Region. Read our legislative priorities.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/federal-funding-opportunities/
LOCATION:Greater Baltimore Committee\, 111 South Calvert Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
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CREATED:20260411T204155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T204542Z
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SUMMARY:UpSurge Monthly Presents the Ecosystem Linkup
DESCRIPTION:It’s finally warm out\, and the ecosystem has new leaders to celebrate. \nSo we’re linking up for a casual evening of good conversation and introductions at one of Baltimore’s best breweries: Checkerspot Brewing. \nCome connect with founders\, developers\, investors\, and ecosystem builders over great drinks. We’ll also toast to new leadership throughout the tech\, business\, and startup sectors that keep Baltimore humming. \nNo dress code. No agenda. Just good people doing what the UpSurge community does best. \nThis is the kind of room where relationships are built and opportunities find you. So stop by and find yours!
URL:https://gbc.org/event/the-ecosystem-linkup/
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
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CREATED:20260411T205202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T140542Z
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SUMMARY:All-Partner Meeting: The Economic Impact of Horseracing in Maryland
DESCRIPTION: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 era of investment and opportunity. \nThis signature Derby-season gathering is designed exclusively for GBC partners and special guests\, combining timely regional dialogue\, direct access to industry leadership\, and a memorable day at the races. \nRecent developments — including Churchill Downs Incorporated acquiring the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million — make clear that Maryland racing is not only a cherished tradition\, but a high-value business asset tied to branding\, tourism\, media\, real estate\, and long-term regional revitalization. \nHosted by the Maryland Jockey Club\, this program offers a front-row view into what comes next for the industry and the broader economy connected to it. \nBring Your Team \nWe encourage GBC partners to invite colleagues from across your organization. Whether they work in strategy\, communications\, business development\, marketing\, finance\, real estate\, or simply enjoy being where important conversations happen\, this is a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, and celebrate together. \nEvent Details \nDate: Friday\, May 1st\nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Laurel Park Race Track\nHosts: Maryland Jockey Club and Greater Baltimore Committee \nAgenda\n10:00 AM — Arrival\, registration\, networking\, and breakfast \n10:30 AM — Program and moderated discussion featuring:\nJim Dresher\, Skye Asset Management (Maryland Jockey Club Board Chair)\nBill Knauf\, Maryland Jockey Club (President and General Manager)\nJennifer Vey\, GBC EVP and Chief Strategy Officer (Moderator) \n11:30 AM — Paddock and Winner’s Circle experience \n12:00 PM — Featured races begin \nFeatured Races\n• The GBC Cup\n• The Bold Moves Derby\n• The UpSurge Sprint \nThese signature-themed races add an extra layer of fun while celebrating some of GBC’s most recognizable initiatives. \nA light lunch will be provided. Guests are also encouraged to visit TIPS Restaurant at Laurel Park\, which offers direct views of the track. \nAttendance is limited. \nJoin fellow partners and special guests for a timely conversation and a memorable day at one of Maryland’s iconic venues. Reserve your spot today. \nFor questions\, please contact partner@gbc.org.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/all-partner-meeting-the-economic-impact-of-horseracing-in-maryland/
LOCATION:Laurel Park Race Track\, 198 Laurel Race Track Road\, Laurel\, MD\, 20725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T153000
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CREATED:20260411T211521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T211521Z
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SUMMARY:GBC Steering Committee Launch: Public Safety
DESCRIPTION: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 comes next for Baltimore. \nThis inaugural meeting will bring together cross-sector leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead\, including the role of economic mobility\, workforce stability\, neighborhood investment\, and prevention-focused strategies in creating safer\, stronger communities. It will also outline the committee’s 2026 priorities and define how GBC and its partners can help sustain progress through practical action and informed engagement. \nBaltimore’s recent crime reductions reflect what is possible when public\, private\, philanthropic\, and community partners align around shared goals. But the work is not finished. This steering committee is designed to keep business leaders at the table as important decisions are made about policy\, investment\, and long-term public safety strategy. \nWhy attend: \n\n\nGain a clearer understanding of Baltimore’s public safety landscape and the factors driving progress. \n\n\nHear directly from leaders working on the front lines of prevention\, retention\, and neighborhood stability. \n\n\nHelp inform a business-led perspective on public safety solutions that support a stronger regional economy. \n\n\nConnect with peers across sectors who share an interest in Baltimore’s long-term success. \n\n\nThis kickoff meeting is open to both GBC partners and non-partners. Moving forward\, steering committee meetings will be limited to GBC partner organizations. \nIf you are interested in attending or learning more about becoming a GBC partner\, please contact partner@gbc.org.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/gbc-steering-committee-launch-public-safety/
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T060841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T155459Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Region
DESCRIPTION:A data-driven view of where capital is moving in the Baltimore Region\n \nState 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. \nTimed with the SelectUSA Investment Summit and IEDC’s Economic Development Week 2026\, this convening gives national and international visitors to Maryland’s largest metropolitan area an opportunity to engage directly with leaders shaping the Baltimore Region’s economic future. \nKey insights highlighted in the Scorecard include: \n\nCapital investment trends across the Baltimore Region\nIndustry growth and expansion activity across major sectors\nInnovation and startup ecosystem developments\, including insights from:\nUpSurge Baltimore’s 2026 Tech Ecosystem Report\nMajor infrastructure and development projects shaping the region’s economic landscape\n\nThe program will also highlight major investments strengthening the Baltimore Region’s role as a national gateway for supply chain and advanced industry\, including port and logistics infrastructure developments anchored by Tradepoint Atlantic. \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/state-of-the-region/
LOCATION:Top of the World\, 401 E. Pratt St\, 27th Floor\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Baltimore Committee":MAILTO:info@gbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T060841
CREATED:20260410T190852Z
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SUMMARY:Invest in Baltimore Region SelectUSA Spinoff Event
DESCRIPTION:The Baltimore Region is home to a diverse and growing economic base\, with strengths that span life sciences\, biotechnology\, artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, advanced manufacturing\, and supply chain and logistics. This event is designed to introduce international business leaders and outside investors to the momentum shaping the region and the practical opportunities available to companies looking to grow in the United States. \nAs the official SelectUSA spinoff event hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee for the third consecutive year\, Invest in the Baltimore Region brings together a curated group of regional executives\, economic development partners\, and global business leaders for a half-day program focused on opportunity\, access\, and action. The format is intentionally intimate\, allowing participants to engage directly with leaders who understand the region’s competitive advantages and can help open doors to the right conversations. \nWhy attend\nThis event is built for companies and investors who want more than a general overview. It is for those looking for a clear picture of where the Baltimore Region is gaining momentum and how to connect with the people and resources that can help move an investment decision forward. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to: \n\n\nLearn about the Baltimore Region’s most competitive sectors and growth opportunities. \n\n\nHear directly from regional business and economic development leaders. \n\n\nBetter understand what it takes to open or expand a business in the U.S. market. \n\n\nExplore pathways for financing\, commercial lending\, and business support. \n\n\nBuild relationships with local partners who can help guide next steps. \n\n\nThe event is especially relevant for foreign direct investors and out-of-market companies evaluating expansion opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic and broader East Coast. It offers an efficient way to gain market insight\, make connections\, and identify next-step opportunities in one of the country’s most strategically positioned regions. \nWho should attend\nThis invitation-only convening is intended for: \n\n\nForeign direct investors. \n\n\nInternational companies exploring U.S. market entry. \n\n\nOut-of-market firms considering expansion into the Baltimore Region. \n\n\nInvestors seeking opportunities in high-growth sectors. \n\n\nRegional business leaders and economic development partners. \n\n\nThe format is intentionally selective so that participants can engage in meaningful conversations with the people who are best positioned to answer questions\, make introductions\, and support next steps. \nReady to explore Baltimore?\nRequest an invitation to join this curated\, invitation-only event and connect directly with the leaders\, partners\, and opportunities shaping the region’s future.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/invest-in-baltimore-region-selectusa-spinoff-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000
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SUMMARY:GBC Steering Committee Launch: BLocal
DESCRIPTION: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 region. \nAs the work evolves\, we are moving from discovery to action. Based on conversations with employers and workforce partners\, we will introduce three emerging strategy areas designed to reduce friction in the hiring process\, improve alignment between talent supply and employer demand\, and create clearer pathways into stable\, well-paying jobs. \nThis session will give participants a chance to: \n\n\nHear how BLocal has evolved and where the work is headed. \n\n\nLearn about the three emerging strategy areas. \n\n\nShare perspective on what would make workforce supports more useful\, responsive\, and easier to navigate for employers. \n\n\nExplore upcoming engagement opportunities for partners who want to help shape implementation. \n\n\nFor major employers\, this is a chance to be part of the solution early — helping define the workforce supports\, data tools\, and partnerships that can better meet real hiring needs across priority sectors. The goal is to build a more connected system that works better for employers and opens more pathways for Baltimore residents into quality jobs. \nThis kickoff meeting is open to both GBC partners and non-partners. Moving forward\, steering committee meetings will be limited to GBC partner organizations. \nIf you are interested in attending this kickoff meeting and learning more about becoming a GBC partner\, please contact partner@gbc.org.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/gbc-steering-committee-launch-blocal/
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T060841
CREATED:20260511T160850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T160850Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Region — Virtual Briefing
DESCRIPTION:As a follow-up to the unveiling of the Regional Economic Scorecard at the 2026 State of the Region\, the Greater Baltimore Committee is pleased to invite our partners and the broader community to a virtual briefing on the key insights shaping the Baltimore Region’s economy. \nOriginally launched in 2024 to provide a clearer view of investment and growth across the region\, the Scorecard offers a data-driven perspective on the trends influencing Baltimore’s economic trajectory. Following its introduction to regional leaders and investors\, we are excited to now share these findings more broadly with GBC partners and interested stakeholders. \nDuring this virtual session\, we will explore: \n\nCapital flows across the Baltimore Region\, including real estate\, private equity\, and venture activity\nSector momentum – where growth is accelerating and which industries are leading\nForeign direct investment and interstate capital trends shaping the regional economy\nPublic company data and firm location patterns\, including attraction and retention dynamics\nWhat the data signals about where the market is heading and where we should focus next\n\nWe look forward to continuing the conversation around the region’s economic future and sharing these insights with the wider Baltimore community. \nThis briefing will be held virtually.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/state-of-the-region-virtual-briefing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260608T060841
CREATED:20260411T224004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T224217Z
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SUMMARY:GBC Steering Committee Launch: Vacant Housing & Community Redevelopment
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis kickoff session will outline our 2026 goals\, define the committee’s core functions\, and establish our strategy for informing the upcoming redesignation process and feature Meghan McCorkell\, Executive Director of Live Baltimore providing an overview of their recent study on the Baltimore City housing market. \nParticipation Note: \nThis initial kickoff meeting is open to both GBC partners and non-partners. Moving forward\, steering committee meetings will be limited to GBC partner organizations. \nIf you are interested in attending this kickoff meeting and learning more about becoming a GBC partner\, please contact us at partner@gbc.org.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/gbc-steering-committee-launch-vacant-housing-community-redevelopment/
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260608T060841
CREATED:20260512T125727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T174159Z
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SUMMARY:GBC Steering Committee: BWAB (Baltimore Women and Allies Board)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) as we convene the business community for the Baltimore Women & Allies Board (BWAB). This initiative brings together leaders committed to empowering women and allies to thrive professionally while advancing Baltimore as a national model for workplace opportunity and innovation. \nBWAB serves as a platform to elevate best practices\, strengthen cross-sector collaboration\, and advance strategies that support inclusive leadership\, talent development\, and equitable workplace advancement. \nDuring this session\, we will continue building on initial momentum\, share updates on priority areas\, and engage participants in ongoing efforts to drive meaningful impact across the region. \nParticipation Note: \nParticipation in BWAB is limited to GBC partner organizations. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a GBC partner\, please contact us at partner@gbc.org.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/gbc-steering-committee-bwab-baltimore-women-and-allies-board/
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SUMMARY:Integrating Bold Moves into Your Regional Marketing Campaigns
DESCRIPTION: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 Moves platform\, strengthening the region’s visibility\, consistency\, and impact. \nAs Baltimore builds a more coordinated and compelling regional narrative\, this event will highlight how partner organizations can amplify their individual marketing efforts while reinforcing a common identity that attracts talent\, investment\, and opportunity.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/integrating-bold-moves-into-your-regional-marketing-campaigns/
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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SUMMARY:UpSurge Momentum: What Drives the Ecosystem Forward
DESCRIPTION: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 change\, find plenty to celebrate. \nJoin us on May 19 for UpSurge Momentum\, our latest annual event at which we’ll highlight findings from the 2026 Greater Baltimore Ecosystem Report. Coming on the heels of the Greater Baltimore Committee’s State of the Region and Investment Summit events\, this convening will offer our most comprehensive look yet at the investment trends\, startup growth\, workforce dynamics\, and structural challenges shaping the region’s innovation future. \nBut data alone doesn’t move a region forward. Partnerships play an outsized role. \n\n\nThat thread runs through this year’s report — and it’s why we’ve partnered up with Flywheel\, the Locust Point-based marketing technology company whose trajectory tells you something important about what’s possible here. Acquired by communications giant Omnicom in 2023 for $835 million and working with major brands like Under Armour and McCormick\, Flywheel has built the kind of institutional relationships that turn promising startups into enduring companies. They’ll lead a hands-on workshop on leveraging AI to grow your business\, and join a conversation about what strategic partnership has done for them — and what it can unlock for you. \nWe’ll do all of this inside the Fearless Club at CFG Bank Arena— the premium lounge named for one of Baltimore’s tentpole startups\, inside another success story for downtown Baltimore’s commercial health.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/upsurge-momentum-what-drives-the-ecosystem-forward/
LOCATION:Fearless Club inside CFG Bank Arena\, 201 West Baltimore Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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SUMMARY:Inflection Point Healthcare Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMaryland is in the midst of the most substantial value-based care experiment in the country\, via its all-payer system. This economic model will fund AI and other innovative healthcare technology. As Maryland succeeds\, the rest of the country will follow. \nWhy Attend?\n\nFor Health System\, Health Plan\, and Clinical Leaders: The status quo in healthcare in not sustainable and the Maryland rate setting system creates unique challenges and opportunities. The inflection point summit is an opportunity to learn from your peers\, policy makers and innovators about pressures and opportunities to inform your plans for the months and years ahead.\nFor Policymakers: As representatives of patients and citizens\, this is a great opportunity to voice your positions – and pressures – to a curated audience of health system\, health plan\, business and technology leaders.\nFor Innovators: This is a unique opportunity to listen and learn about the challenges of enterprise customers and policy makers\, and about the unique opportunities afforded by the Maryland model.\n\nView Agenda >>
URL:https://gbc.org/event/inflection-point-healthcare-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore\, 200 International Drive\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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SUMMARY:GBC at Three: Impact\, Momentum\, and What’s Next
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for GBC at Three: Impact\, Momentum\, and What’s Next\, a hybrid impact briefing and casual happy hour for GBC partners and prospective partners. In one session\, you’ll get a clear snapshot of three years of progress under GBC’s Multi-Year Agenda—then stay to connect with peers over light refreshments. \nEvent Overview:\nWith a clear vision of where we could have the most impact in providing regional leadership\, GBC launched our Multi-Year Agenda during our Annual Meeting in May 2023. This guiding strategic framework outlined 12 key initiatives that position our work for the greatest impact\, on issues ranging from securing high-quality economic development opportunities to paving the way for transformative transportation and infrastructure investments. The initiatives outlined in our Multi-Year Agenda are designed to catalyze the tremendous collective impact\, know-how\, willpower\, and passion that exists among our 200+ partner organizations. \nOver the past three years\, GBC has worked with public\, private\, and civic partners to advance the agenda\, achieving measurable impact across all of our core areas of focus. \nLed by GBC President and CEO Mark Anthony Thomas and EVP and Chief Strategy Officer Jennifer Vey\, GBC at Three offers a concise\, accessible briefing on the progress\, paired with time for informal networking and conversation with regional leaders\, partners\, and prospects. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nA focused three-year progress update on GBC’s multi-year agenda\nThe case for investing in GBC and the Baltimore region now\nQ&A and open discussion with GBC leadership\nHappy hour-style networking with partners and prospective partners\nLight bites and beverages for in-person attendees\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nGBC Partners who want a clear\, engaging look at the impact of their partnership and what’s next\nProspective Partners interested in why and how to join GBC and support regional economic growth\n\nReserve your spot today. Be part of a brief\, high-value look at GBC’s three-year impact\, then stay to build relationships with organizations shaping what’s next for the Greater Baltimore region.
URL:https://gbc.org/event/gbc-in-three-impact-momentum-and-whats-next/
LOCATION:Greater Baltimore Committee\, 111 South Calvert Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Baltimore Committee":MAILTO:info@gbc.org
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