

The Baltimore Banner hosted a Morning of Insight and Impact in Baltimore County
This vibrant morning united the region’s most influential leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges that shaped our county’s future. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking panels, moderated by our newsroom, covering critical topics like economic revitalization, workforce development, health care, higher education, and housing. They heard from prominent business, political, and civic leaders, including special guests invited by The Banner, as they explored key issues such as the Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project and the future of affordable housing.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 10, 2025
Location: Sparrows Point Park: 1900 Wharf Road, Edgemere, Maryland 21219
Time: 8:30am - 9:00am Networking & Breakfast
9:00am - 11:0am - Program and panel conversations
Address: 1900 Wharf Road, Edgemere, Maryland 21219
Complimentary breakfast was provided by:

AGENDA
Remarks by County Executive Kathy Klausmeier
Panel Conversation: The Revitalization of Sparrows Point:
Including growth of the region, various incentives on moving to the area, workforce development
Moderator: Julie Scharper, Enterprise Reporter, The Baltimore Banner
Anya Malkov, Head of Maryland Public Policy, Amazon
Congressman Johnny Olszewski
Aaron Tomarchio, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Tradepoint Atlantic
Richelle Webb Dixon, Chief Administrator Officer, University of Maryland Medical System
Panel Conversation: Baltimore County’s Affordable Housing Challenge
Moderator: Hallie Miller, Housing Reporter, The Baltimore Banner
Terry Hickey, Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, Baltimore County
Councilman Julian E. Jones, Jr.
Panel Conversation: Are our schools doing enough to meet the workforce challenges ahead?:
Unique partnerships are helping to close the gaps in health care and beyond
Moderator: Julie Bykowicz, Business and Enterprise Editor, The Baltimore Banner
Nicole Beeson, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Dr. Mark R. Ginsberg, President, Towson University
Dr. Sandra L. Kurtinitis, President, Community College of Baltimore County
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