Realizing the purchasing power of anchor institutions to support local businesses and in turn create jobs is the focus of this new report, Authored by Karp Resources, the report explores food procurement processes in anchor institutions, and identifies a range of strategies to more fully realize local purchasing power. The report recommends actions to support local minority-owned and small businesses, modifications to procurement processes, and outlines legislative opportunities to connect purchasing power to businesses in reinvestment areas. Many of the recommendations are applicable not...
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04/03/2020
For a city that faces so many perpetual challenges with equity, economic and otherwise, Baltimore has no shortage of business owners, administrators, nonprofit leaders and other professionals who have made diversity and inclusion part of their mis
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11/20/2014
Local purchasing strategies to support area businesses can generate much needed jobs for Baltimore. However collective action is also needed to be successful as well as an enabling environment to intentionally leverage anchor institution purchasing to build opportunities for area businesses and residents.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to postpone this program. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Join us and Junior Achievement's 3DE Schools for a deeper conversation on their innovative program at the request of several members.
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11/21/2024
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Baltimore responded swiftly as public officials, business leaders and community organizations united to support affected communities and businesses.
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10/12/2016
Updates from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
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08/22/2022
We Give Black Fest raised more than $233,000 over the weekend for local Black-led organizations.
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05/31/2018
Update from the Baltimore Integration Parntership, including a recap of the 3rd Annual Maryland Workforce Outlook Forum, co-hosted by BIP, Towson University and the Governor's Workforce Development Board. Learn more at www.baltimorepartnership.org.
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05/09/2016
Updates from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
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01/01/2018
Read the latest update from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project of the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
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View Materials from The Shifting Landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM
All funders interested in community development, workforce development, affordable housing and the creative arts are welcome to attend this briefing. Part presentation, part workshop, this briefing will lift up a new model for community growth; one that increases the impact for low- and moderate-income families while bringing vital services back into historically marginalized neighborhoods.
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View Materials from Baltimore Together: Creating Inclusive Economic Growth.
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12/02/2022
Baltimore is a city of opportunity. And opportunity requires investment.
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06/06/2025
Now in its 10th year, The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame continues to recognize individuals who have made meaningful, long-term contributions to Baltimore and Maryland.
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05/01/2017
Updates from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project of the Maryland Philanthropy Network.