Tag Archives: GBC

The Daily Record: Regional business leaders urge federal stimulus package — now

Posted on March 23, 2020
A consortium of business groups in Maryland, Washington and Virginia are urging Congress to pass a stimulus package as quickly as possible. Continue reading →
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BBJ: What Dr. Leana Wen says businesses should do right now about coronavirus

Posted on March 13, 2020
Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore's former health commissioner, is pretty sure the impacts of the spreading coronavirus will get much worse for Maryland and the rest of the country in the coming weeks. Continue reading →
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GBC Members honored as members of The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020
The Baltimore Sun recognized individuals as inductees into their 2020 Business and Civic Hall of Fame.  Continue reading →
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4 ways businesses are encouraged to prepare for the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Posted on March 9, 2020
As cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) are rising across the country, the business community continues to be impacted by the disease. Continue reading →
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Baltimore Sun: Baltimore-area buses break down more than in most other cities, partly because the MTA forgot to buy new ones

Posted on March 9, 2020
MTA bus
State-run buses in Baltimore break down about six times more frequently than buses in St. Louis or Denver. Continue reading →
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Baltimore Sun: Police Commissioner Harrison discusses ‘squeegee kids’ and his 5-year crime plan with Baltimore’s business leaders

Posted on March 5, 2020
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison pushed back March 4 on calls for increased police pressure on the city’s so-called squeegee kids while telling city business leaders about his five-year crime plan. Continue reading →
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Baltimore Business Journal: Why Baltimore’s police commissioner takes officers to the Center Club each month

Posted on March 5, 2020
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison
Every month, Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison takes a group of about 20 of his officers to the Center Club for a meal. Continue reading →
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The Daily Record: Harrison seeks to reassure business leaders of progress in reducing crime

Posted on March 5, 2020
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison sought to reassure business leaders that police are making inroads into reducing the violent crime that has wracked the city for the past five years on March 4. Continue reading →
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GBC member companies earn national award for exceptional leadership

Posted on February 28, 2020
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges honored six higher education institutions with the 2019-2020 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership Continue reading →
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