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RG 18 Economic Development Corporation (1963-present)
History
The municipal government established the Baltimore City
Economic Development Corporation in 1963 as a quasi-public agency to
encourage industrial and commercial development. Other duties of the
commission included advising the mayor and city council on policies
affecting potential economic expansion as well as monitoring the
economic growth of the city. The responsibilities of this agency have
remained the same with some organizational changes. Originally the
agency consisted of ten members, including representatives of the
Association of Commerce, Greater Baltimore Committee, Industrial Real
Estate Council of Baltimore, Junior Association of Commerce, Steamship
Trade Association, Planning Commission, and four members at large;
later a representative of the Committee for Downtown, Inc. was added.
Since its inception the agency has been headed by a salaried director
hired by the corporation members. In 1968, the municipality expanded
the membership of the corporation to fifteen. Starting in the late
1960s the agency received funds for the purchase and lease of
properties to assist private businesses.
In 1976 the commission merged with the Baltimore Industrial
Development Corporation to become the Baltimore Economic Development
Corporation - known as BEDCO - under the jurisdiction of the Baltimore
City Department of Housing and Community Development (RG 48).
Records Summary
The general administrative records of this agency are available
at the archives. Subjects covered are dealings with promotional
organizations, interaction with other municipal agencies, public
relations, and development projects. The records consist of
correspondence and publications.
Series
1. Administrative Files. 1963-83. 9.9 cu. ft. (22 boxes).
File folder listing.
Arranged by subject.
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