The Greater Baltimore Committee and UpSurge Baltimore have announced their intention to combine their efforts under the GBC umbrella in 2025, in order to strengthen the region’s tech and innovation ecosystem, foster collaboration, and drive economic growth.
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Local orgs open grant program for businesses impacted by Key Bridge Bridge collapse
The Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Community Foundation have announced a $5 million grant program to provide assistance to small businesses impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Greater Baltimore Committee to unveil regional economic opportunity strategy at 69th annual meeting
The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) will unveil its 10-year economic opportunity plan at its 69th Annual Meeting on May 23 at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, which is designed to achieve a globally competitive and equitable economy in the region.
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UpSurge report demonstrates strength and opportunities in local tech ecosystem
UpSurge Baltimore’s 2024 Tech Ecosystem Report revealed that local companies in the Baltimore MSA raised $782 million in venture capital in 2023, up 12.3 percent from the seven-year average, and that 90% of the investment went to healthcare and information technology.
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GBC unveils economic scorecard for Greater Baltimore region
The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) recently released its first-ever Investment Scorecard for the Region, revealing that the region attracted 347 investment and development deals for a total of $4.19 billion in 2023, creating 23,000 new direct jobs and generating $1.7 billion in labor income.
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Baltimore leaders consider economic impact of Key Bridge collapse
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has caused a ripple effect in the Maryland economy, with the Port of Baltimore contributing nearly $3.3 billion in total personal income, $395 million in taxes, and $2.6 billion in business income.
