Newsletter July 2009

To the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce friends:

You are welcome to nominate your company or your friend's business. The GBC is strongly looking for to nominate hispanic business owners.

GBC 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards Ceremony

When: September 23, 2009

Registration: 6:00 p.m.

Program: 7:00 p.m.

Reception Location: University of Maryland Southern Management Corporation Campus Center, 621 W. Lombard St., Baltimore, MD

Program Location: University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 W. Lombard St.

Nominate an individual or company for 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards

The Greater Baltimore Committee will honor exceptional minority and women-owned businesses and outstanding advocates for minority business development at the 2009 Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards this Fall in Baltimore.

The sixth annual awards event will honor outstanding businesses and individuals in the following categories:

Minority/Women-Owned Business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement.

Majority-Owned Business – corporations or individual executives that have shown leadership in the area of inclusive business practices.

Partnership or Strategic Alliance that generates new business opportunities for minority or women-owned businesses.

President's Award – individual who has worked tirelessly to advocate for the advancement of minority and women-owned businesses in the Greater Baltimore region.

To nominate a candidate for any of these awards, please complete an application form by August 14. Self-nominations are acceptable.

Submit your application form, along with all supporting documents to: Kisha Lashley, Director, Bridging the Gap Initiative, Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 S. Calvert Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore MD 21202

For more information, contact Kisha Lashley at 410-727-2820, x19 or kishal@gbc.org.

Event Registration:

Cost: $50 per person

Register Online

Register by fax or mail