GBC Progress Report: September 28, 2023

Join 300+ business and civic leaders from across the region for this exciting event! Purchase tickets for your organization before October 2nd to receive early bird pricing.

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TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

This week, GBC partners and staff were given a tour of the renovations underway at Penn Station by Beatty Development Group and Cross Street Partners. The planned renovations at this station are a vital piece of Baltimore's Transit Future. It was exciting to take a look back at this historic station's past while envisioning its vibrant future. Connecting our Region//Revitalizing our Core

ECONOMIC IMPACT

The 49th Annual Mayor's Business Recognition Awards Nomination

Do you know an individual that is leading Baltimore forward as a regional ambassador, economic leader, or community supporter? Nominate them for the 49th Annual Mayor's Business Awards today. This year, we have introduced five new thematic categories focused around the following areas:

• Economic opportunity: Recognizing a business that has taken innovative approaches to hiring local or supporting small business opportunities.

• Ambassador for Baltimore Region: This award will recognize a business that is celebrating our city and region.

• Local investment: This category recognizes businesses that are investing heavily in the city and region creating jobs, capital investment to grow our economy.

• Supporting safe and vibrant communities: This category will recognize a business or organization investing in safe and cleaner communities.

• Community redevelopment: This category highlights businesses or organizations driving redevelopment of underserved communities.

The awards are meant to recognize Baltimore's pioneers and leaders, and reward them for their ongoing work in our region. The deadline for nominations is October 11, so submit your nominees today!

RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE

• The Baltimore Banner: In a commentary piece, author Lawrence Brown urges GBC to adopt an economic development strategy that centers equity.

• Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: This outlet identified the BioHealth Capital region that includes Maryland as number three in the country.

• Free to BMore Podcast: In this podcast interview, Thomas discussed his vision for the organization and Greater Baltimore region.

• WBAL-TV: Mark also provided testimony before the Baltimore City Council in support of Richard Worley's nomination to be Baltimore City Police Chief.

• The Daily Record: This publication covered the opening of our nomination process for the 49th Annual Mayor's Business Recognition Awards.

• Washington Business Journal: The priorities of the Baltimore Transit Future campaign with Greater Washington Partnership was covered in this article.

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS

• October 2nd: Regional Branding Steering Committee Kick-Off
• October 3rd: Bloomberg Business Playbook Baltimore Region Briefing
• October 3rd: Public Safety Stakeholder Dinner
• October 4th: Community College of Baltimore County Stakeholder Dinner
• October 6th: GBC Executive Officers Meeting
• October 16th: Transportation & Economic Opportunity Summit