Third year of Regional Investment Scorecard and SelectUSA engagement highlights Baltimore Region’s economic momentum
(BALTIMORE, Md) — The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) will debut its inaugural State of the Region event on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, alongside Invest in the Baltimore Region, an invitation-only engagement on Thursday, May 7, 2026: launching two events during Economic Development Week and the SelectUSA Investment Summit that highlight Baltimore Region investment trends, industry growth, and emerging economic opportunities.
The events mark the third year GBC has organized regional programming around the release of the Baltimore Region’s Investment Scorecard and engagement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit, helping bring greater visibility to the region’s economic progress and connect with companies and investors exploring opportunities in the market.
State of the Region represents the next evolution of GBC’s Pulse Check: The Scorecard Summit, expanding the role of the Regional Investment Scorecard in sharing the Baltimore Region’s economic story.
The program will feature the release of the third annual Regional Investment Scorecard, offering a data-driven look at where capital is flowing across the region and which industries are gaining momentum.
Key insights highlighted in the Scorecard include:
- Capital investment trends across the Baltimore Region
- Industry growth and expansion activity across major sectors
- Innovation and startup ecosystem developments, including insights from:
- UpSurge Baltimore’s 2026 Tech Ecosystem Report
- Major infrastructure and development projects shaping the region’s economic landscape
The 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.
Building on those insights, the event will feature a forward-looking discussion informed by new analytical work, including insights from McKinsey & Company, examining how the region’s industrial
strengths align with federal priorities and emerging opportunities across infrastructure, manufacturing, and innovation-driven sectors.
“Over the past several years, we’ve made a deliberate effort to tell the Baltimore Region’s economic story more clearly and more consistently,” said Mark Anthony Thomas, president and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee. “The Investment Scorecard helps show where capital is flowing, where industries are growing, and where new opportunities are emerging. Pairing that data with engagement around SelectUSA allows us to share that story directly with companies and investors exploring their next move.”
The May 6 convening is timed to coincide with the SelectUSA Investment Summit, taking place May 3–6 at National Harbor, enabling national and international investors visiting Maryland to engage directly with Baltimore Region leaders.
On Thursday, May 7, GBC will host Invest in the Baltimore Region, its third annual SelectUSA spinoff event, at GBC headquarters.
This invitation-only convening will bring together international business leaders participating in SelectUSA with regional executives and economic development partners across key growth industries, including:
- Life sciences and biotechnology
- Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
- Advanced manufacturing
- Supply chain and logistics
Together, the two-day engagement highlights the Baltimore Region’s economic strengths, including:
- Leading biotechnology and healthcare cluster
- A logistics and supply chain gateway anchored by the Port of Baltimore and Tradepoint Atlantic
- A growing innovation ecosystem supporting hundreds of startups and emerging technology companies
The inaugural State of the Region will take place May 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Top of the World Observation Level in Baltimore. Attendance is limited to approximately 150 invited leaders across business, finance, healthcare, real estate, technology, and economic development.
Invest in the Baltimore Region will take place May 7 at GBC headquarters and is by invitation or approved application only.
Additional information is available at gbc.org.
ABOUT THE GREATER BALTIMORE COMMITTEE
The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) is the leading voice for the private sector in the Baltimore region, providing insightful economic and civic leadership to drive collective impact. Comprising more than 300 organizations—including businesses, nonprofits, foundations, and healthcare and educational institutions—the GBC is dedicated to fostering the prosperity of the Greater Baltimore region. For more information, visit gbc.org.