Baltimore Sun Commentary: Racial inclusion and equity is good for Baltimore business

Posted on May 28, 2021

For Baltimore to deal with its own racial inequities, it needs the buy-in of all the city's stakeholders — community groups, residents, government officials and religious institutions.
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Baltimore Sun: Baltimore business leaders call for greater push against racial, social injustice

Posted on May 18, 2021

The GBC and many of its business members have taken steps in the past year to begin to close inequity gaps and engage more segments of the city and region, Calvin Butler said.
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Baltimore Sun: Incoming Greater Baltimore Committee chair Calvin Butler will work to improve inclusion

Posted on October 15, 2020

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

"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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Greater Baltimore Committee Names Calvin Butler as New Chair

Posted on October 14, 2020

Calvin Butler said the GBC would “be intentional about our efforts to drive change. We can’t remain static. We can’t remain silent.”
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BBJ: Miles & Stockbridge brings on scores of new minority clients after launching diversity initiative

Posted on October 7, 2020

The panel discussion hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee's "Bridging the Gap Committee" focused on how companies are turning statements supporting racial justice into action.
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GBC 2020 Transportation Summit: Panelists urge route optimization, extended hours for equitable transit

Posted on September 29, 2020

Transportation advocacy has been a hallmark of the GBC throughout its 65 year history. A superior transportation infrastructure that provides reliable and efficient options is a key pillar for economic growth and job creation.
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The Daily Record: Diversity — an issue of insiders and outsiders, consultant says

Posted on October 22, 2019

By Tim Curtis October 21, 2019 Corporations should think about the business case for inclusion and diversity, including the potential of lost worker productivity, Steve Robbins told Baltimore business leaders as the keynote speaker at the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit. Robbins takes a science-based approach to...
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The GBC Check-In: Deborah Matz, BTG Committee Member

Posted on September 24, 2019

The GBC spoke with several Bridging the Gap committee members about their thoughts on the GBC’s first annual Bridging the Gap: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit, which takes place on October 21, 2019. Deborah L. Matz, Director of Treasury Management Services, Howard Bank, shared her views about the upcoming event. GBC: Why do you...
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The GBC Check-In: Phil Croskey, BTG Committtee Co-Chair

Posted on September 20, 2019

The GBC spoke with several Bridging the Gap committee members about their thoughts on the GBC’s first annual Bridging the Gap: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit, which takes place on October 21, 2019. Committee Co-Chair Phil Croskey, CEO & Co-Founder, MD Energy Advisors and PointClickSwitch.com, was the first to share...
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