Tag Archives: Baltimore business

Baltimore Sun: Employees at some Baltimore businesses are finally heading back to the office, but many will keep working from home

Posted on April 12, 2021
Baltimore Harbor Skyline
"The future of the central business district is still strong," GBC's Don Fry said. "We just need to give it more attention to make sure it can be more competitive with other business hubs."
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The Daily Record: Businesses heave sigh of relief over unemployment fund — but hope for more

Posted on April 5, 2021
"Yesterday was a very encouraging day to hear the governor announce $1.1 billion to replenish the unemployment insurance fund," Don Fry said.
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The Center Club: Public Safety in Baltimore from an Equity Perspective [Video]

Posted on February 8, 2021
Center Club Social Justice
On Feb. 5, The Center Club held a discussion on Public Safety in Baltimore from an Equity Perspective with Mayor Brandon Scott, State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and Greater Baltimore Committee President & CEO Donald Fry.
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Baltimore Sun: T. Rowe Price to move from Pratt Street in downtown Baltimore to new office in Harbor Point

Posted on December 1, 2020
The firm’s reinvestment in Baltimore should be viewed as a signal to other major companies about the city’s economic stability, said Donald C. Fry, the Greater Baltimore Committee’s president and CEO.
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BBJ: Harborplace tenants threatened with eviction if they don’t pay back rent

Posted on November 20, 2020
GBC President and CEO Don Fry said that he became frustrated with Harborplace's struggles recently because "there seems to be very little public comment from city officials about the status of the receivership or plans for the near future."
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Greater Baltimore Committee announces Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards recipients

Posted on November 19, 2020
46th Mayor's Awards
"This year's award recipients and their efforts to help others outside their normal scope of business serve as an inspiration to everyone in the city," said Donald C. Fry, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee.
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The Baltimore Sun: MTA cancels proposal to slash bus service in Baltimore after heavy criticism; will cut MARC, commuter bus service instead

Posted on September 30, 2020
Bus on the move
“This action reflects an egregious pattern of disinvestment in underserved communities in the Baltimore region where Black and Brown residents are reliant on already insufficient transit service,” said Don Fry, president and CEO of the pro-business group.
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We Stand for Racial Equity, Justice and Peace

Posted on June 19, 2020
The GBC stands with all in the Greater Baltimore community and throughout the state and nation who demand justice for George Floyd and his family.
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