On Friday, July 6, the BBJ ran an article on the the Sparrows Point Partnership, manufacturing and the port.
I am a member of the Sparrows Point Partnership, appointed by Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. The partnership is led by RMI Board member and Baltimore County Economic Director, Dan Gundersen. ( see earlier post on Sparrows Point Partnership for membership list) We had our first meeting and I am confident that this group will produce a well researched, thoughtful and significant plan.
Please comment to this blog (below) your views on the future of Maryland manufacturing both in Baltimore County and beyond. What kind of manufacturing will be in our future. What do we need to do to be globally competitive. What policies are needed?
What new trends and/or technologies will shape that future of manufacturing?
Recently, Governor O’Malley appointed to the Maryland Advisory Commission on Manufacturing Competitiveness RMI Board members Drew Greenblatt, Fred Swanner and me.
The commission is meeting on July 17 at MarquipWardUnited in Baltimore County.
Finally, last week I met privately with Congressman Steny Hoyer to discuss support for manufacturing. He is doing a great job speaking out publicly on the future of manufacturing. I am a member of Hoyer’s Make it in America advisory committee.
Towson, MD - Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz today announced a major economic development initiative to promote business growth opportunities related to the expansion of the Port of Baltimore. The Sparrows Point Partnership brings together 16 prominent business and private sector leaders who will advise the County on the highest and best uses for industrially zoned properties on the Sparrows Point peninsula, the area closest to the Seagirt Marine Terminal. The Partnership will also look at the impact of the Port’s expansion on manufacturing zoned properties in the North Point, Essex, Rossville and Middle River areas. From this study, the County will implement an action plan to promote port-related job activity around the Sparrows Point peninsula. 
