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We’re grateful to the sponsors helping make our 2026 Annual Meeting possible and bringing regional leaders together to shape Baltimore’s future.
Join us Oct. 8 at Merriweather Post Pavilion for Bold. Regional. Connected.
Register: events.blackthorn.io/en/KbOk…
Bold. Regional. Connected.
GBC’s 71st Annual Meeting marked a new chapter for the Baltimore Region, with eight jurisdictions committing to advance economic development together.
Watch the recap and help carry the momentum forward.
Nearly 400 leaders. One bold regional vision. GBC’s 71st Annual Meeting marked a landmark economic development agreement, welcomed Queen Anne’s County and celebrated Janet Currie as our first Black female Board Chair.
Event photos: bit.ly/4ieBoBT
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Our friends at @GBCorg shared rave reviews after stopping by:
"Your innovative approach to public safety is truly inspiring," writes Amber Woodruff, director of strategy and research. "I can tell this is your life's work, and it was a great pleasure to witness it firsthand!
ALT Greater Baltimore Committee members with Chief Leone and Vanessa Harrington
Join GBC’s State of the Region Mid-Year Report for data-driven insight into Baltimore’s economy—and what today’s trends could mean for the year ahead. Hear from the Richmond Fed’s R. Andrew Bauer. Visit gbc.org/events to register today!
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💫 SelectUSA Spinoff Event: Discover Baltimore’s momentum as an innovation-driven business destination.
@GBCorg invites global companies to learn about a strategic plan driving growth in AI, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.
📅 May 7, 2026
🔗 selectusasummit.us/Programmi…
Welcomed Dr. Dorcey Applyrs -- Albany's newly elected Mayor, to Baltimore for a vital talk on housing, safety, and economic growth. Mayor Applyrs and her team were here to learn more about the work of the Greater Baltimore Committee in driving regional progress.
Yesterday, Travel Pulse reported on GBC's announcement that close to $2 billion is being invested in various arts, entertainment, and sports infrastructural projects across the region. Read the article to learn more: ow.ly/8ghZ50Y6zEz
We are saddened to hear of the news of the passing of longtime board member and Curio Wellness CEO Michael Bronfein. His footprint on our organization and the region as a whole was substantial and he will be sorely missed.
At a GBC–Greater Washington Partnership convening, leaders underscored the urgent need for sustained transit investment as Maryland’s 2026 legislative session approaches—critical to regional growth.
Read more: lnkd.in/eDRXf7vb
Congratulations to b.well and CEO Kristen Valdes on a new partnership with OpenAI — one of the first partnerships of its kind for the company!
Read the full story: prnewswire.com/news-releases…
On Thursday, December 11, GBC President and CEO Mark Anthony Thomas participated in a pivotal discussion highlighting the importance of the CIAA Tournament to the Baltimore Region and our position as a cultural and creative powerhouse.
Read our CEO Note: bit.ly/4b0TeoH
Missed our final milestone event of the year Vision 2035: Building for a Better Baltimore Region outlining the major transportation, infrastructural, and livability projects relevant to our future?
Watch the Speaker Recap videos on our YouTube page: youtu.be/3pwBJisddMw?si=icTs…
Freight, cargo, and transit investments are positioning the Baltimore region for the next decade of growth. Vision 2035 will bring leaders together to explore how to move these projects forward. Read the full story from @baltimoresun: lnkd.in/eHQmFcwx #GBC
Kory Bailey, GBC’s Chief Ecosystem Officer, will step away from UpSurge Baltimore at month’s end. We’re grateful for his impact on the region’s startup community. Watch Kory reflect on the region's strengths as a tech hub and read our CEO’s statement: shorturl.at/xsNIt
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How do megaprojects reshape economies? @GBCorg CEO Mark Anthony Thomas shares how collaboration & $3B in #Baltimore waterfront redevelopment drive growth.
Via ICSC’s Commerce + Communities Today: bit.ly/48VC0Iv
Photo credit: Seamus Payne
#ICSC
Vision 2035: Building for a Better Baltimore Region
Join us Dec. 9 at Camden Yards to explore the transformative projects shaping our region’s next decade of growth.
Register here: gbc.glueup.com/event/vision-…
#Vision2035 #RegionalGrowth #EconomicDevelopment
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.@GBCorg President & CEO @marka_thomas joined @JillMalandrino to discuss how the organization helps policymakers keep up with the latest technology trends to better prepare the next generation of workers.
Watch the full video: spr.ly/6014AxM96
Chrissy Thornton, President & CEO of Associated Black Charities, helps lead GBC's effort to align billions in public-private investment to eliminate vacancy and restore opportunity. Read her quote in our Impact Report bit.ly/4nKJEtL and join us: bit.ly/4hdWQVK
Proud moment for GBC! Our COO, Cristina Lopez, is one of The Baltimore Sun’s 2025 Women to Watch — recognizing leaders shaping Baltimore’s future.
Read: baltimoresun.com/2025/10/07/…
