Tag Archives: business leaders

Maryland Matters: Opinion: State’s Economy, Environment and Equity Depend on Transit

Posted on December 23, 2020
Greater Baltimore Committee President and CEO Donald Fry said, “The Red Line is a jobs line. It’s a critical piece of our economic growth.”
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Baltimore Sun: Incoming Greater Baltimore Committee chair Calvin Butler will work to improve inclusion

Posted on October 15, 2020
Calvin Butler Annual Meeting
The organization will take immediate steps including reviewing bylaws, policies and procedures to ensure they are inclusive.
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BBJ: ‘Let’s lead by example’: Calvin Butler, new GBC chair, calls for change

Posted on October 14, 2020
Calvin Butler Annual Meeting 2020
"We have to be intentional about our efforts to drive change," Butler said. "We cannot remain static. We cannot remain silent. That to me is how you provide leadership. We are the leaders to do it. Let's lead by example."
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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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Citybizlist: A Q&A with Don Fry, President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee

Posted on September 28, 2020
We’re evaluating what is needed to ensure the right size workforce exists to meet those demands and that workers have the education and skills needed to meet industry needs.
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BBJ: City panel approves ‘spy plane’ agreement, allowing surveillance planes over Baltimore

Posted on April 2, 2020
Last fall, the Greater Baltimore Committee called for the pilot program to be implemented.
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