There is a special camaraderie that comes from connecting with people of different backgrounds, testing preconceived notions and breaking through barriers

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Statewide, 73 percent of those surveyed earlier this month said they prefer redistricting to be done by an independent commission rather than by elected officials, according to a poll requested by the Greater Baltimore Committee.

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Despite a state economy ranked high for innovation, Maryland’s entrepreneurial activity is lacking, according to speakers at the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Economic Outlook Conference on Thursday morning.

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Business leaders were asked by the Greater Baltimore Committee at its recent Chesapeake Conference of CEOs to identify key strategic priorities to make Maryland more competitive for economic growth and job creation.

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Reform the tax code — it’s a common refrain in Maryland’s business community.

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The Greater Baltimore Committee will ask city lawmakers Wednesday evening to cut the proposed initial amount of tax increment financing for the Harbor Point project to less than one-third the amount under consideration.

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Private-sector leaders agree that strong business climates thrive on competition — the key element that drives free enterprise.

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The Leadership, a Greater Baltimore Committee program that works to develop strong regional leaders in myriad fields who contribute to positive change in the area, has named a new executive director.

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More than 60 Baltimore area CEOs will meet Wednesday morning to discuss ways to strengthen Maryland’s business competitiveness, job creation and overall economic growth.

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The Greater Baltimore Committee announced the launch of an online page for the GBC Foundation Inc.

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