Tag Archives: Don Fry

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, on discussion on police reform with Commissioner Michael Harrison

Posted on May 26, 2021
Commissioner Harrison and his leadership team are to be commended for their steady efforts to reform the police department, build trust and accountability in communities and get guns off the street.
Read More...

GBC’s 66th Annual Meeting places emphasis on Racial Equity and Social Justice

Posted on May 18, 2021
Moving Forward with Purpose
"These are challenging times but promise lies ahead. This is an ideal time for you to become involved with the GBC."--GBC President & CEO Don Fry
Read More...

Baltimore Fishbowl: Fate of controversial ‘Male/Female’ sculpture ‘to be determined,’ developers say

Posted on March 25, 2021
Penn Station (Flickr)
There's "one question that is always a topic of discussion when we think about Penn Station," Don Fry said. "What is the future in the overall plans for the Man/Woman statue that is in front of the building?"
Read More...

GBC Partners with Facebook Business Boost – citybiz Interview with Facebook’s Erica Woods

Posted on February 3, 2021
Topics include how to manage online presence with Facebook Business Suite and how to create ads from your Facebook page.
Read More...

News Coverage of GBC’s 65th Annual Meeting

Posted on October 15, 2020
Annual Meeting 2020
Exelon executive Calvin G. Butler Jr. will serve as the next chair of the Greater Baltimore Committee, the business advocacy group said October 14, as he vowed to work to improve racial equity and inclusion at businesses in the region.
Read More...

The Daily Record: GBC commits to racial equity initiatives

Posted on October 15, 2020
Calvin Butler Annual Meeting 2020
Among the steps announced by the GBC include undertaking a policy review; providing racial equity training; adopting a code of conduct committing to practices of racial equity and social justice; diversifying the board of directors; evaluating public policy positions through a framework of equity; and educating and providing resources to...
Read More...

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.
Read More...

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.
Read More...

Baltimore Sun: Five years later, many across Baltimore bitterly lament Gov. Hogan’s decision to kill the Red Line light rail

Posted on September 16, 2020
The Red Line aimed to transform the Baltimore region’s meager, single-line light rail and subway, into a more unified, useful network.
Read More...