Otis Rolley is set to become the next president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation. He will step into the role on June 23, 2025, making history as the first African-American man to lead the city’s economic development agency.
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Baltimore Together update highlights equity, apprenticeships and industry growth plans
During a fireside chat at the Baltimore Together spring update, Baltimore Development Corp. President Colin Tarbert and Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. outlined a shared vision for inclusive economic growth. The two leaders emphasized that equity isn’t just a social good—it’s a smart, strategic driver of long-term prosperity.
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Op-Ed: 10 opportunities for the next BDC leader
By Mark Anthony Thomas At a time where Maryland and all of the Baltimore Region’s jurisdictions are committing to greater investments in economic development, recently announced transitions offer a chance to celebrate impactful public leaders and use this moment of change to build stronger organizations that drive our future. Former Thurgood Marshall International Airport CEO […]
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PRESS ROOM: Registration now open for the 2024 Baltimore Together Summit
The Baltimore Together Summit, a gathering of community, government, and business leaders, will discuss strategies for inclusive economic growth and celebrate milestones from the past year, including the launch of the Baltimore Economy Dashboard and Downtown RISE.