The GBTC is the main organization in the Baltimore area for connecting and promoting the big and small technology companies and entrepreneurs in the region.

The organization is no longer the only game in town. There are a lot of opportunities in Baltimore these days for techies to network. But the GBTC has been a steady presence over the years with lots of knowledge about the local landscape, and the ability to help connect business people. And they offer a lot of peer-to-peer networking opportunities with some very talented, experienced folks in Baltimore's tech/entrepreneur community.

So, it doesn't surprise me that the org is now hiring for an interesting, new position: Innovation Community Manager. There are a lot of events going on in the area (think: Ignite Baltimore, TedxMidAtlantic, etc) that the GBTC probably wants and should bring its resources and membership to bear on.

I look forward to bumping into this new person in this new job at the various events in Baltimore.

The person in this position, according to the job ad, will:

* Attend innovation community events & meetings
* Offer and coordinate GBTC services for community programs and events: venue, catering, promotion, registration, volunteer re-imbursements
* Work with event organizers for targeted sponsorships
* Coordinate printing of programs, banners, t-shirts, etc.
* Publicize and market events
* Serve as an “idea conduit” for GBTC programs, events and on-line content requested by the community