Greater Baltimore Committee

There are just two weeks remaining to submit a business or organization for the 50th Annual Mayor's Business Recognition Awards. Submit your nomination today at https://ow.ly/4LgY50TlovF. Winners will be celebrated by the Baltimore City business community, GBC, Baltimore Development Corporation, City of Baltimore, and Brandon M. Scott at a reception this December. Submit your nomination today!

Next week, GBC President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas will be speaking at “Entrepreneur Exchange: Advancing Diverse Businesses through Access to Capital.” This event is at The Maryland Zoo on September 25 from 4 PM - 6 PM. You can RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/eDSHh9rt While you're there, keep an eye out for our Partnershpis team members who will be exhibiting at the event as well. We'll see you there!

The application period for GBC's Regional Innovation Director role will be closing soon. Get your applications in today so you don't miss out on this opportunity.

GBC has been working hard all summer since launching “All In | 2035: A Ten-Year Economic Opportunity Plan for the Baltimore Region”. We have collaborated and listened closely to many of you on your connection to this economic roadmap, and now we want to share the next steps forward. GBC Partners can join GBC staff for our hybrid All-Partner Meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd at 11 AM for the opportunity to learn about: - “All-In | 2035” next steps and engagement - Multi-year Agenda status updates - Upcoming opportunities for further engagement [NOTE: This meeting was previously scheduled for October 1 at 9 AM. If you registered for that meeting then your registration will still apply to this event.] GBC Partners can register today at https://ow.ly/m9Gi50Tqfb5 This will be a hybrid event with attendees welcome to join us at the GBC office at 111 S Calvert St. or virtually. A virtual meeting link will be shared with all registrants prior to the event.

Tomorrow is your last chance to learn more about the $5 million Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Small Business Support Grants Program at a virtual briefing on September 17. This initiative is designated to provide funding for area nonprofits assisting small businesses and communities affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Attend this brief informational to better understand program goals, eligibility, and the application process. Register today at https://ow.ly/WO2X50Tos8T You can also learn more about this program and start your application at https://ow.ly/Y6WO50Tos8X

GBC President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas and COO Cristina Lopez stopped by the EcoMap Technologies, Inc. Exhibitor Booth during the International Economic Development Council's Annual Conference in Denver. The globally influential event is the premier gathering of economic development officials from across the nation and world. Next Tuesday, Ecomap Technologies will host SuperConnect: The Future of Ecosystem Building. Purchase tickets today! https://bit.ly/3zjsI9U. #IEDCDenver #EconDevelopment #BaltimoreTechHub

In our latest CEO Note from Greater Baltimore Committee President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas, we reiterate our call for current GBC Partners to lean in for collective action and impact around advancing the Baltimore Region.

Register to learn more about the $5 million Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Small Business Support Grants Program at a virtual briefing on September 17. This initiative is designated to provide funding for area nonprofits assisting small businesses and communities affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Attend this brief informational to better understand program goals, eligibility, and the application process. Register today at https://lnkd.in/eh6xTWA7 You can also learn more about this program and start your application at https://lnkd.in/eF8aGVwG

Register to learn more about the $5 million Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Small Business Support Grants Program at a virtual briefing on September 16. This initiative is designated to provide funding for area nonprofits assisting small businesses and communities affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Attend this brief informational to better understand program goals, eligibility, and the application process. Register today at https://ow.ly/WTBo50Tloal You can also learn more about this program and start your application at https://lnkd.in/eF8aGVwG

GBC President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas recently spoke with HomeFree-USA on Baltimore’s vacant housing challenges, and how turning those challenges into opportunities will make Baltimore a model for other cities. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/esSQD3zr