Prospective Partner Overview

BECOME BECOME A A GBC GBC PARTNER PARTNER

There are multiple ways to engage, from joining a steering committee, attending Partner-only briefings, connecting with compelling research and data, and sponsoring engagements.

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AB O U T TH E GBC The Greater Baltimore Committee is the leading voice for the private sector in the Baltimore region, providing insightful economic and civic leadership to drive collective impact. We convene cross-sector networks of ambitious, diverse leaders to solve shared problems and pursue transformative opportunities. Being part of GBC will strengthen your business or organization by connecting you to other innovators and decision makers. Being part of GBC will also give you a unique opportunity to strengthen the region.

HOW G BC PA RTNE RS CO NT R IBUT E We invite leaders to join us and contribute their energy and expertise to: · Craft and champion a positive, bold, research-driven vision for the Greater Baltimore region · Apply strategic perspective and business acumen to create a shared strategy for inclusive economic development · Amplify the voice of the private sector to shape local, state, and federal policy decisions and catalytic investments, and influence global perception · Take action to move from vision to regional impact

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Strategic Partner

· Activate resources and talent within each organization and across the partner community to achieve GBC’s multi-year agenda

• Implements GBC’s multi-year agenda • Joins GBC steering committees and related events connected to GBC’s multi-year agenda • Collaborates with peers and GBC staff on relevant research projects, convenings, and broader thought leadership • Attends all GBC Partner-only events and briefings • Accesses the President’s Advisory Council and other groups related to the multi-year agenda • Includes all Partner benefits

• Funds and supports GBC’s multi-year agenda • Access to quarterly Partner briefings from CEO Mark Anthony Thomas • Receives regular Partner-only newsletters and communication on specific multi-year agenda initiatives of interest • Access to sponsorships and select Partner savings for GBC events

Want Want to to dive dive deeper? deeper? Learn Learn about about GBC’s GBC’s Executive Executive Committee Committee and and Board Board of of Directors Directors by by reaching reaching out out to to partner@gbc.org. partner@gbc.org.

Engage with GBC’s Multi-Year Agenda for the Region Greater Baltimore Committee

The GBC is recruiting Partners to shape, inform and actively support a bold agenda of

transformative change for Greater Baltimore. Explore our agenda and the ways that your company or organization can partner to help us move the region forward.

ECO NO MIC OPPORTUNIT IE S Regional 10-Year Strategy

Engage with the development of a ten-year economic strategy to build consensus for the region’s economic future.

Greater Baltimore Regional Branding

Work with peers across sectors to develop a strong business identity for the Greater Baltimore business brand by amplifying dynamic assets and civic progress.

Strategic Development Projects

Coordinate across economic, community, and development leaders to ensure strategic investments in the region are successful.

Game Changers

Pursue game-changing opportunities and federal funding to advance equitable growth.

Investment Attraction & Business Expansion

Collaborate & partner with the public sector to support local, domestic, and foreign direct investment and expansion.

T RANSPORTATION & IN FR AST R UCT UR E Baltimore’s Transit Future Campaign

Activate your organization and the business community to help shape the region’s transportation options to support economic opportunity for all.

Advancing Infrastructure

Advance major infrastructure investments in the region to better connect our communities and accelerate long-term opportunity.

C OL LEC TIVE IMPACT Reducing Gun Violence

Utilize diverse resources to support an all-hands on deck approach to reducing gun violence.

Police Officer Retention and Recruitment

Leverage your organizational expertise to support Baltimore police officer retention and recruitment.

Housing Vacancy and Community Redevelopment

Tackle the vacancy issue in Baltimore City and support neighborhood redevelopment.

Local Hiring and Procurement

Support and integrate local hiring and procurement practices across the region.

Ease of Doing Business in the Region

Organize to increase entrepreneurship and improve the ease of doing business in the region.

Take the next step & learn more. Email partner@gbc.org