TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced today its partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce (Maryland Commerce) to expand and enhance the Maryland Defense Technology Commercialization (DefTech) Center. DefTech supports the growth of businesses by helping them leverage the technology, facilities and expertise in the Maryland Department of... Read More...
The higher education CEO role entails ambassadorship, inspiring students and campus community members, vision setting and actualization, fundraising, and a whole lot of firefighting. There are a number of outstanding higher ed CEOs who are Black, but these 10 are indisputably among our nation’s best. View the list. Read More...
TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, unveiled a legislatively mandated Maryland Innovation Competitiveness Study—one that could lead to a 5-year, $250 million down payment for an Equitech Growth Fund and the establishment of a major Kirwan-type commission. The new commission would map out an in-depth strategic plan focused on... Read More...
Johns Hopkins University once again led all U.S. universities in research and development spending in fiscal year 2021, according to the annual National Science Foundation report on higher education R&D. In its 43rd consecutive year in the top spot, Johns Hopkins directed a record-breaking $3.181 billion into an array of projects... Read More...
The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) congratulates Mark Anthony Thomas, President & CEO for his recognition in The Maryland Daily Record’s Power 100 list for 2022-2023. He will serve as the GBC’s first CEO since the merger with the former Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore. Read Mark’s Power 100 profile here.... Read More...
Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System, is interviewed in this Daily Record video for the “Off The Record” series discussing hospital leadership and his background. Read More...
MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Burke Friedman, PROFILES 410-243-3790 / afriedman@profilespr.com (Baltimore, Md.) – In his first act as president and chief executive officer of the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), Mark Anthony Thomas announced today the appointment of Jeff Zuback as the organization’s first-ever public safety data officer starting on January 17,... Read More...
The GBC welcomes Mark Anthony Thomas, New President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee The Greater Baltimore Committee welcomes new President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas to the region. We are excited to move Greater Baltimore forward and upwards under Mark’s leadership. Gain insight into his leadership and values... Read More...
Workforce development is an extensive field that spans systems, industries, and stakeholders. Collectively, we can ensure the Greater Baltimore region has a thriving future of inclusive economic growth through a strong talent pipeline of skilled labor. The GBC’s Preparing for the Future: A Regional Workforce Initiative continues to make an... Read More...
Meet Mark Anthony Thomas, President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee! 1. Do you have a hobby outside of work that helps you be a better leader? I’m a big reader – though not of leadership books. I’m drawn to books about innovation and the process of disruption. Equally... Read More...