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InsetpicL7.jpgThe Economic Alliance focuses on industry sectors in which the Greater Baltimore region might possess a sustainable competitive advantage.  We are focused primarily on the Life Sciences, IT/Defense, Healthcare Services, and Financial Services sectors.  In each of these sectors, Baltimore offers a unique combination of workforce and infrastructure that enables the region to support significant growth in jobs and capital investment.
Quick Facts
Population (#20) 2,667,117
Median Age 37.5
Labor Force 1,424,700
Employment 1,345,493
Unemployment Percent (#4) 7.6
Per Capita Income (#9) $47,333
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (#9) 34.3%
Advanced Degrees (#4) 14.6%
Gross Metro Product $125.9 bil

 
RECENT RANKINGS OF
GREATER BALTIMORE
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U.S. News and World Report names Baltimore #2 for job postings per capita, and Washington D.C.More >
Technology
Forbes named Baltimore the 10th Most Wired City, admitting that the rank should be higher.  More >
Education
Maryland's education system ranks 1st in the nation based on student performance and State education policies.  More >
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SustainLane declared Baltimore the 10th most environmentally friendly city for 2009. More >
Entertainment
Baltimore is home to 1st Mariner Arena, ranked 3rd in the world by Billboard Magazine.  More >

Quality of Life
The Baltimore-Washington area is the nation's 7th best spot for a "fresh start" in 2009.  More>
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What's making headlines in
greater baltimore

November 4, 2009
Port breaks cruise ship record

October 31, 2009
State approves Constellation/EDFdeal

October 19, 2009
MD, VA top for stimulus jobs

October 19, 2009
Univ. of MD greenest in US
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