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The National Aquarium is a private nonprofit organization located in Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated to connecting people with nature and fostering a sense of compassion and care for the ocean planet. Through various educational programs, exhibits, and experiences, the aquarium aims to inspire visitors of all ages to appreciate and protect marine life. In addition to its award-winning exhibits, the National Aquarium offers field trips, teacher programs, and student initiatives to enhance learning about aquatic ecosystems. The organization is committed to conservation efforts and actively engages the community in its mission to promote environmental stewardship. Generated from the website

The Abell Foundation is dedicated to enhancing health, economic, and educational outcomes in Baltimore City, focusing on creating equitable opportunities for all residents. Committed to fostering innovation and collaboration, the foundation supports initiatives that aim to address structural racism and disinvestment in the community. With a strong belief in the potential of Baltimore's diverse neighborhoods, the Abell Foundation provides grants to nonprofits that offer essential services and advocate for systemic changes. Their approach includes investing in new ideas that deliver significant social and economic benefits, ultimately striving to catalyze positive change throughout the city. Generated from the website

Serving Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County and Howard County. About Us GBC History For more than five decades the Greater Baltimore Committee, the region's premier organization of business and civic leaders, has focused the resources of its broad membership on the key issues relating to business climate and quality of life in the Greater Baltimore region. The GBC was organized on January 5, 1955 as an action committee designed to mobilize the commercial, industrial and professional leadership of Baltimore to bring about tangible and rapid improvements in the community. For a brief history on GBC's involvement in the projects that transformed Baltimore City, click here. GBC Vision Greater Baltimore Baltimore City and the five surrounding counties ( Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard Counties ) - will be recognized as a leader in the global economy. GBC Mission The mission of the Greater Baltimore Committee is to improve the business climate of the Greater Baltimore region by organizing its corporate and civic leadership to develop solutions to the problems that affect the region's competitiveness and viability. Regions, not individual jurisdictions, are the primary economic competitors in the global economy. Successful regions are characterized by healthy and viable core areas, while regions with declining core areas do not perform as well.