Tag Archives: coronavirus response

BBJ: Dr. Leana Wen: Businesses must do their part to reduce risks when offices reopen

Posted on May 19, 2020
Offices should sanitize public spaces, door knobs and workstations on the hour and require workers to wear masks and remain hyper vigilant. Continue reading →
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COVID-19 Resources and Helpful Websites

Posted on May 19, 2020
COVID-19
Here are some business-related resources as well as official informational websites to help keep the Greater Baltimore business community healthy and safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →
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The Daily Record: Will Md. end up with a patchwork of pandemic rules?

Posted on May 14, 2020
The leaders of Maryland’s four largest jurisdictions are indicating that they may not line up with all of Gov. Larry Hogan’s plans for easing pandemic restrictions, raising the possibility that a patchwork of rules may exist from one community to the next. Continue reading →
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Baltimore City Public-Private Partnership: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Johns Hopkins Medicine & University of Maryland Medical System

Posted on April 28, 2020
Baltimore Area COVID-19 Public-Private Taskforce
The Greater Baltimore Committee hosted Baltimore City Public-Private Partnership: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Johns Hopkins Medicine & University of Maryland Medical System. Continue reading →
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A Discussion on the Federal Response to COVID-19 with Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen

Posted on April 22, 2020
Cardin Van Hollen introduction
On April 21, 2020, the Greater Baltimore Committee hosted a discussion with Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen on the federal legislative response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the impacts on business. Continue reading →
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Comcast announces comprehensive COVID-19 response to help keep Americans connected to the Internet

Posted on April 15, 2020
Comcast announced enhancements to its Internet Essentials program to support families in response to the coronavirus.  As schools suspend classes and companies encourage employees to work from home, the company announced additional measures to help ensure people stay connected to the Internet.  Continue reading →
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BBJ: Baltimore software firm Fearless helped SBA prepare to disburse vital disaster, PPP funds

Posted on April 15, 2020
When the U.S. Small Business Administration needed new tools to help it efficiently disburse emergency relief funds made available during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it turned to trusted tech partners, including Fearless. Continue reading →
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AT&T supports nurses and physicians with 3 months of free FirstNet service

Posted on April 14, 2020
AT&T
In addition to three months of free service, nurses and physicians signing-on to FirstNet can get a $200 activation credit when activating a new FirstNet Ready smartphone on a new FirstNet Mobile-Responder plan. Continue reading →
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Legg Mason partner organizations help to address nutritional needs in Baltimore

Posted on April 7, 2020
Local citizens are coming together without fear through social media to do what is needed – organizing volunteers, distributing food and critical supplies and running errands for vulnerable populations – all while maintaining appropriate social distancing. Continue reading →
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BBJ: BGE, Constellation donate $1M toward coronavirus relief organizations

Posted on April 6, 2020
The money is part of more than $5 million in donations in total by Exelon and its family of companies nationwide to relief organizations supporting communities impacted by the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading →
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