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The Govanstowne Business Association (GBA) was established in 1980 as one of nine Retail Business Districts throughout the City of Baltimore. The GBA district boundaries include businesses that are in the area that extends from the city/county line to 43rd street, along the York Road corridor. A portion of the mandatory Retail Business District License (RBDL) fees paid by the businesses to Baltimore City are provided to the nine RBDL districts, to be used for business promotions, to encourage shopping and for part-time staffing. Each district's Board determines the use of these RBDL fees, so business input is requested, and participation is encouraged, in order that all voices are heard.

SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd Annual Taste of Govanstowne
June 12, 2010, Belvedere Square

What is the GBA?

The Govanstowne Business Association (GBA) is a non-profit corporation, the members of which include businesses, non-profit organizations, community members and Baltimore City representatives that promote, support and organize events, activities and other actions on behalf of the Govanstowne business community.

 Who is the GBA Board?

The GBA Board is comprised of business, community and nonprofit representatives from three diverse business districts, including York-Belvedere, York-Woodbourne, and York-Coldspring. Board members are elected on an annual basis through a nominating committee process. All Board members are volunteers that live, work and/or own businesses in this community.  The Board is compromised of voting (business owners) and non-voting (nonprofits and city agency representatives) board members.

When does the GBA meet?

GBA Board meetings are held every two months and are open to any business owner (or his/her representative), nonprofit or community association member.  Currently, meetings are held at Jerry's Belvedere and start at 8:30 AM with breakfast and conclude at 10:00 AM.  Meetings are on the second Tuesday of alternate months. Meetings for 2010-2011will occur in May, July, September, November, January and March.

All businesses, nonprofits and interested community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. In order for GBA to allocate funds in accordance with all of our members' needs, we need and welcome your input.

How can I be involved?

Please sign up for the e-mail announcements, and you will be sure to receive information about current GBA meetings, promotional events/activities and volunteer opportunities.

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Govanstowne Business Association, Inc.
PO Box 39278
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
Phone: (410) 433-8289
Email: contactus@govanstowne.org or
Maria Johnson, President -- mjohnson611@comcast.net
Steve Sturgis, Vice President -- Stevensturgis1@verizon.net

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