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GBC Members & Partners,
Whereas past updates on GBC’s transition have been marked by unwavering optimism, the last few weeks reinforce the depth of the challenges our communities face.
Our city and our region are beloved across the world. When we win (Go Orioles!), the celebrations are lightning in and out of Maryland. Yet, more often than we would prefer the world sees our struggles, reinforcing the story that too often defines us. People fundamentally care about Baltimore, so they click and follow our news closely.
We’re nine months in and setting the tables that are the right focus, right now. We are working to activate our partners and stakeholders to build a brighter, more prosperous, more inclusive Baltimore region.
Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated the submission of our Tech Hub bid on Morgan State University’s campus. This was a first in unifying the Baltimore region around a major federal competitive opportunity, which includes 38 key partners and more than 170 businesses, universities, and nonprofits. This included EcoMap Technologies and Pava LaPere. It was a moment in itself.
At Pava’s vigil last week, one could see the collective sense of loss. Yet, despite the tech community now experiencing what too many communities face, there was the resilient feeling of togetherness. Now, following the news of the tragic shootings on that same campus last night, we must lean into supporting this region and elevating the visions that will keep moving us forward.
This will be our focus in the final stretch of our first year. Baltimore is a place full of vision, full of risk-takers and change agents working at the community level, through business and civic organizations, and behind-the-scenes in government. We’ll bring these ideas center stage at our events and center-table for our convenings and steering committee meetings.
What’s ahead:
On Monday, October 16th we’ll host our first programmatic event: The GBC Transportation & Economic Opportunity Summit - Connecting Our Region // Revitalizing our Core.
This event will feature leaders shaping the vision for the region’s transportation networks, including the Red Line, TOD projects, and the Pennsylvania Station redevelopment, as well as those advancing the more than $6.5 billion in development projects that will transform Baltimore’s core, at a time where cities and regions are reimagining their central business areas. Governor Wes Moore, Mayor Brandon Scott, and County Executive John Olszewski Jr. will offer remarks.
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