Tag Archives: Donald C. Fry

Baltimore Sun: Incoming Greater Baltimore Committee chair Calvin Butler will work to improve inclusion

Posted on October 15, 2020
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The organization will take immediate steps including reviewing bylaws, policies and procedures to ensure they are inclusive.
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Maryland Reporter: New GBC Board Chair emphasizes the need for racial equity and unity

Posted on October 15, 2020
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Don Fry: "Those unconscionable acts have forced us to examine our workplaces, government, and institutions, and to demand that we take action end systemic racism and social injustice."
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BBJ: ‘Let’s lead by example’: Calvin Butler, new GBC chair, calls for change

Posted on October 14, 2020
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"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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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: Baltimore City Council bills aim to help laid-off hospitality workers reclaim their jobs

Posted on September 21, 2020
Representatives of local hotels and hospitals pushed back against the proposal, saying it would create another burden on businesses in an already challenging economic climate.
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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.
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Baltimore Sun: Tradepoint Atlantic says pandemic isn’t slowing growth at the Baltimore County distribution hub

Posted on June 17, 2020
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The pandemic has tested and exposed weaknesses in national supply chains, said Aaron Tomarchio, Tradepoint Atlantic’s senior vice president of corporate affairs during a virtual GBC Newsmaker event.
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BBJ: Greater Baltimore Committee: City needs a mayor who can ‘measure up’

Posted on May 26, 2020
Through June 2, Baltimore residents will cast their ballots in the Primary Election for Mayor, City Council President, City Council seats and Comptroller.
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FOX45: Proposed bill would give hazard pay to essential workers in Baltimore City

Posted on May 20, 2020
There's a plan for a new law in Baltimore City that would mandate hazard pay for some of the people working during the pandemic.
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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.
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