Baltimore Together belongs to the entire city and relies on shared work from every individual and institution in our region. The Baltimore Development Corporation serves as the convener of Baltimore Together, and collaboration is central to the success of this plan. There were over 300 individuals involved in the initial creation of the plan, and in 2023, over 500 individuals participated in the Inaugural Baltimore Together Summit.
Baltimore Together builds on our city’s strengths, acknowledges its challenges, and identifies a range of steps that will create an inclusive and vibrant economy for all. Join us this year as we celebrate the work we have done and stimulate the work to come.
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Our Vision For Baltimore
OUR VISION
Baltimore will show the world how to create an urban economy that is based on diversity, inclusion, and resiliency and uplifts historically excluded Baltimoreans, while attracting investment, businesses, and people committed to contributing to an equitable economy.
We will build a strong and inclusive economy by recognizing our city’s history of racialized economic disinvestment and the damage systemic racism has done to our Black residents and the greater community.
We will ensure economic opportunity for people of color by building on Baltimore’s many assets to implement strategies and policies that invigorate underserved and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) businesses in growth sectors and build generational wealth in Baltimore’s communities of color.
Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland
Mayor Brandon Scott
Mayor of Baltimore
Former Mayor Kurt Schmoke
Former Mayor of Baltimore
Adeline Wheless-Hutchinson
President of the Greater Mondawmin Coordinating Council / President of the Robert W. Coleman Community Organization
Alanah Nicole Davis
Lead Reporter of Technical.ly
Amanda Phillips De Lucas PHD
Director of Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance - Jacob France Institute
Andre M. Perry
Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro
Augie Chiasera
President, M&T Bank Greater Baltimore/ Chesapeake Region
Brian Pieninck
President & CEO at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Brooke Lierman
Comptroller of the State of Maryland
Colin Tarbert
President and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation
Donnice Brown
Assistant Director for MOED (Youth Division)
Dr. Samantha Scott PHD
Founder and CEO of JuneBrain
Jake Day
Maryland Secretary of Housing & Community Development
Janet Abrahams
President/Chief Executive Officer, Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Joni HeartSmiles Holifield
Founder & President - HeartSmiles
Kevin Anderson
Maryland State Secretary of Commerce
Kyara Gray-Uqdah
Co-Founder of Charm City Buyers
Lyneir Richardson
CEO and Co-Founder of Chicago TREND
Mark Anthony Thomas
President and CEO Greater Baltimore Committee
Nia June
Author, Filmmaker, Arts Educator, Performer
P. David Bramble
Managing Partner and Co Founder of MCB Real Estate
Rebecca Rosenberg
Founder of ReBokeh
Regina Hammond
President and Founder of Rebuild Johnston Square Neighborhood Organization
Rosalyn Vera
Owner of Cocina Luchadoras
Shelonda Stokes
President of Downtown Partnership
Stephanie Linnartz
CEO of Under Armour, Inc.
Tim Regan
CEO of Whiting Turner Contracting Company
Vaki Mawema
Co Managing Director of Gensler Baltimore
DAY 1 GUEST SPEAKERS
DAY ONE AGENDA
10:00 AM – Registration and Check-in
10:30 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
Morning sessions:
Keynote speaker
The macro-economic climate in Baltimore
Population shifts: changing neighborhoods and the immigrant experience
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Lunch & Networking
Afternoon sessions:
Neighborhood Reinvestment Workforce and disconnected youth – supporting our next generation
Innovation
The Future of Downtown
Regionalism – How Baltimore connects with the region
5:00 PM-7:00 PM Closing Session & Networking Reception
DAY 1 SUMMIT OVERVIEW | OCTOBER 30TH
We have outgrown our space and are moving across the street to the M&T Bank Exchange (adjacent to the Hippodrome and across the street from the Everyman Theater). We are grateful to the Everyman Theater for their flexibility. The new space will allow us to accommodate more guests. Don't miss out! Sign up for the waiting list today and secure your spot for Day 1 of the event. With 11 workshops to choose from, you won't want to miss the chance to attend the ones that interest you the most. Register now before the spots are all filled!
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1st from 9:00AM- 11:00AM
Location: Baltimore Peninsula 2455 House Street Penthouse Floor , Baltimore, Maryland 21230
More than 15% of Maryland's gross domestic product is accounted for by federal and state procurements. Federal spending in Baltimore accounted for an estimated $13.5 billion in in 2022. It was highlighted at last year's Baltimore Together Summit by keynote speaker Bruce Katz that the “procurement economy” could serve as a key driver for inclusive economic growth when "MWBE" programs are effectively implemented and synced up with business development programs and resources to drive inclusive economic growth. It is too often the case that MWBE outcomes fall short of their intended outcomes. Almost a third of Maryland's contract dollars went to certified MBEs last year, which would have resulted in MBEs losing $1.1 billion in contract revenue if the state had reached its 29% target. The panelists will discuss work that is being led by Bruce Katz's organization, the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, to measure the procurement economy in places like San Antonio and El Paso; TX and how their approach could be adapted to Baltimore and Maryland in an effort to increase the number of contracts awarded to small and medium-sized businesses (MWBEs) to support inclusive economic growth and close the racial wealth gap.
The Procurement Economy and Inclusive Economic Growth
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1st from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Current Space
Participate in a crucial discussion on securing spaces for Baltimore's artistic community. Explore proven solutions and ongoing challenges, ensuring creatives access and ownership of spaces vital for world-class art creation.
Creative Spaces: Real Estate Strategies to Support Baltimore's Creative Economy
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1st from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Location: Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Join us for a walking tour uncovering Downtown Baltimore's $6.5 billion development potential. Tour the CBD and Bromo District with Downtown Partnership's economic development team, evaluating progress and stalled projects in the midst of transformative growth. Gain unique insights into the evolving urban landscape shaping the city's future. (This is a walking tour of Downtown, so guests should expect to spend an extended amount of time walking as part of this tour.)
Navigating Downtown Baltimore's Transformative Urban Landscape
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1st from 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Location: The Business Connect Hub- Charles Village
Join in a generative and collaborative conversation about how we can continue to highlight Baltimore's strengths while acknowledging the areas where we need to grow to be a more inclusive, equitable and thriving City for all our residents.
Narrative Change & Storytelling with #MyBmore Project
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1st 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Location: The Wine Collective
Discover strategies for small business success in an inspiring afternoon with the Baltimore BASE Network. Join accomplished BIPOC, women, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ business owners as they share impactful stories, insights, and practical tips for growth. Engage with BASE Network partners and connect with local entrepreneurs to forge pathways to success within the business ecosystem.
Base Network - The Making of A Milestone: Storytelling & Skillshares
Date & Time: Thursday, November 2nd from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Coppin State University School of Business
Join us to uncover the preliminary findings of the Excellence in Entrepreneurial Learning (EXCEL) research initiative, a collaborative effort between the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Coppin State University. Gain insights into innovative research methodologies and grasp the potential of fostering entrepreneurship among Baltimore's youth to drive community upliftment.
Excellence in Entrepreneurial Learning (EXCEL) Research Project: Youth Entrepreneurship Landscape in Baltimore City
Date & Time: Thursday, November 2nd 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Location: City Garage
Elevate Baltimore's workforce potential by exploring how innovative organizations and programs are addressing intangible barriers halting Baltimore's growth. Collaborate with BioBuzz and a diverse panel of leaders who are successfully creating opportunity through actionable strategies. Leave inspired and equipped to lead transformative change for a more inclusive Baltimore employment landscape in the life sciences, technology, and beyond.
Serving the Needs of an Untapped Workforce
Date & Time: Thursday, November 2nd from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Location: Coppin State University School of Business
Explore the partnership between Coppin State University and Open Works, the fusion of entrepreneurship and local manufacturing, the impact of makerspaces on economics, and the essence of inclusive economic networks. Join us in unlocking the future of collaborative innovation.
Making Matters: The Coppin State University - Open Works Collaborative Model for Inclusive Economic Empowerment
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1st 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Location: The Wine Collective
Join us to celebrate Baltimore's small business milestones. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, hear success stories, and explore the resources that powered these achievements. Get ready for an engaging and celebratory evening with the Baltimore BASE Network!
BASE Network - The Making of A Milestone: Community Celebration
Date & Time: Friday, November 3rd from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Location: 560 Bayview Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21224
Explore Baltimore's commercial corridors' rejuvenation in "Revitalizing Urban Spaces." Discover BDC's innovative metrics framework, applied to Pigtown and Greektown, to unveil vital insights and inspire data-backed policies. Gain a fresh perspective on cultivating thriving urban landscapes.
Revitalizing Urban Spaces: Decoding Baltimore's Commercial Corridors
Date & Time: Friday, November 3rd from 10:00AM- 12:00PM
Location: Coppin State University School of Business
Become part of the "Our Harborplace team" as it values the input of the local community and is committed to making sure that any plans that are formulated for the Harbor are in line with the wishes and needs of the locals.
The attendees will also have the opportunity to provide feedback and be a part of the planning process by submitting their feedback.
Please join us for this conversation and we're looking forward to listening to your insights. We'd love to hear from you. A community conversation about the new Harborplace!
Community Feedback Forum: The New Harborplace
WORKSHOPS
Join us to celebrate Baltimore's small business milestones. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, hear success stories, and explore the resources that powered these achievements. Get ready for an engaging and celebratory evening with the Baltimore BASE Network!
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PHOTO DISCLAIMERVideographers and photographers cover the Baltimore Together Summit throughout the four-day event. By entering the event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Baltimore Development Corporation and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos, and videos may be used to promote similar BDC events in the future, highlight the event, and exhibit BDC capabilities. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
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PARKING ACCOMMODATIONSThe Atrium Parking Garage is an attended garage around the corner from the M&T Exchange event space. Just so you know, our guests will be offered an all-day rate of $10. The Atrium will open two entrances, one on Fayette Street and the other on Eutaw. There are several other parking garages in the neighborhood as well as metered street parking. Please note the hours of operation for garages in the neighborhood and the hours/days meters are in effect before parking.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONM&T Bank Exchange event space is located at 12 North Eutaw Street, next door to the Hippodrome Theatre and the Historic Lexington Market, and is easily accessible by public transportation or car with convenient parking right across the street. Public Transportation: There are numerous bus stops within a 3-block radius of the M&T Bank Exchange. The Light Rail’s University Center/Baltimore Street stop is two blocks away. The Metro Subway Lexington Market stop is one block away. The closest Marc Train stops are Baltimore Penn Station on the Penn Line and Camden Station on the Camden Line. The Charm City Circulator (Orange Route) stop is three blocks away.
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COVID-19 & Flu Season ProtocolWe ask that if you are experiencing any COVID-19/Flu-like symptoms such as fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, or headache, that you join us virtually to ensure we adhere to best practices for health and public safety.” Please be sure to stay up-to-date with Baltimore City public health recommendations before and during your visit.
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DRESS CODEFor the Baltimore Together Summit, business casual is preferred.
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