Tag Archives: Maryland

Baltimore Sun: Gov. Hogan issues stay-at-home order for Maryland to stop spread of the coronavirus

Posted on March 31, 2020
Marylanders may only leave their homes for essential work or urgent medical care, to get food or prescriptions or for other “absolutely necessary” reasons, Gov. Larry Hogan said March 30  under a new “stay-at-home” directive to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading →
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GBC’s 2020 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session Summary

Posted on March 30, 2020
Every year, prior to the start of the legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly, the GBC releases its Legislative Priorities, which are based on several core policy priority areas. Here is the end of session summary. Continue reading →
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The AFRO: Newsmaker Speaker Series: The Novel COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted on March 26, 2020
Amid the pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the global community has been put on halt. Severe safety precautions, federal regulated distancing and the closing of public entities have all been efforts to decelerate the spread of  COVID-19. Continue reading →
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Maryland Reporter: All non-essential businesses must close by 5 p.m. on March 23, Hogan orders

Posted on March 24, 2020
Gov. Larry Hogan issued an executive order to close all non-essential businesses in order to control the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading →
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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: ‘This session has been stressing me out’: Md.’s General Assembly adjourns with mixed results for businesses

Posted on March 20, 2020
The General Assembly adjourned March 18, bringing to an end a legislative session that saw the passage of a sweeping public education reform bill but also new taxes that will affect businesses across the state. Continue reading →
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Bank of America commits $100 million in support of communities around the world impacted by coronavirus pandemic

Posted on March 18, 2020
Bank of America announced on March 17, 2020, that it is committing $100 million to support local communities in need as the world faces unprecedented challenges from the coronavirus. Continue reading →
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes several of Loyola University Maryland’s graduate programs

Posted on March 18, 2020
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Loyola University Maryland’s graduate programs in business, speech, and psychology have been ranked in the “2021 Best Graduate Schools” rankings from U.S. News & World Report. 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 recognized among The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women

Posted on March 9, 2020
The Daily Record recognized 100 individuals for the Top 100 Women award. Of the 100 individuals selected, 23 are employed by a GBC member company. Continue reading →
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