BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Catholic Business Network of Baltimore - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Catholic Business Network of Baltimore REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T093000 DTSTAMP:20260614T081755 CREATED:20260105T192523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T174845Z UID:10000038-1769155200-1769160600@www.cbnbaltimore.org SUMMARY:January Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Investing in Potential: The Power of Partners In Excellence \nCBNB is proud to welcome Tom Geddes as our January Meeting Speaker. Tom is a senior business executive and investment professional with extensive experience advising founders\, boards\, family offices\, and senior leadership teams. He is currently a Partner and Senior Advisor at Brown Advisory\, a global investment and strategic advisory firm\, where he works closely with large complex families on their investment management needs\, in addition to advising them on strong governance\, philanthropic strategies\, and principled leadership. \nThroughout his career\, Tom has served as a trusted advisor to prominent business leaders\, including Kevin Plank\, founder\, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour\, providing strategic counsel during periods of significant growth and organizational change. His work has spanned strategy\, public and private equity investments\, community and government relations\, and stewardship of closely-held businesses. \nIn addition to his professional work\, Tom serves in numerous nonprofit leadership roles\, including as Chairman of Partners in Excellence\, working closely with Archbishop Lori and Bishop Parker on this important education initiative that has served over 31\,000 young people in Baltimore. \n \n \nWHEN:Friday\, January 23\, 2026 8:00 am – 9:30 am\nWHERE:Hightopps Backstage Grille 2306 York Road Timonium\, MD\nCOST:FREE for Members Guests: $20\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThank you to our Breakfast Sponsor\, Partners In Excellence Scholarship Program \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Premier Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Leadership Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A CBNB SPONSOR!  Learn More>>\nFind CBNB on Facebook! URL:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/jan-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Hightopps Backstage Grille\, 2306 York Road\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tom-Geddes-Jan-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T093000 DTSTAMP:20260614T081755 CREATED:20260203T175022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T175211Z UID:10000039-1772179200-1772184600@www.cbnbaltimore.org SUMMARY:February Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Annual CBNB Speed Networking Event! \nIt’s that time again…time for the Annual CBNB Speed Networking Event! This is the best opportunity you’ll have all year to share your services/mission with other CBNB members and guests – in multiple small group settings. Be prepared to go beyond the basics and let folks know how you can be a solution for them in 2026!\n\nReady\, set\, network! Be sure to sign up\, polish up your extended elevator pitch\, and limber up your business card pitching arm. This is always a well-attended and enjoyable event. Doors open at 8 AM and we hope to be underway by 8:30. \n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\n\nWHEN:\nFriday\, February 27\, 2026\n 8:00 am – 9:30 am\nWHERE:\nHightopps Backstage Grille\n 2306 York Road\n Timonium\, MD\nCOST:\nFREE for Members\n Guests: $20\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Premier Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Leadership Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A CBNB SPONSOR!  Learn More>>\nFind CBNB on Facebook! URL:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/feb-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Hightopps Backstage Grille\, 2306 York Road\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Speed-Networking-Feb-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T093000 DTSTAMP:20260614T081755 CREATED:20260305T161344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T161344Z UID:10000040-1774598400-1774603800@www.cbnbaltimore.org SUMMARY:March Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Getting Uncomfortable Doing The Lord’s Work \n\n\n\nJoin us for a compelling talk with nationally acclaimed author and speaker Kevin Wells. Known for his engaging storytelling and powerful faith-centered messages\, Kevin has spoken at hundreds of retreats and conferences across the country. \nDuring this special presentation\, Kevin will share insights on the remarkable life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz\, the Washington\, D.C.–born missionary whose work transformed countless lives around the world. He will also reflect on his own midlife turning point and the journey that led him to a deeper mission and purpose. And along the way\, you might even hear a memorable story about an unexpected career boost from Orioles Legend\, Eddie Murray. \nThis is an event you won’t want to miss. Come ready to be inspired\, challenged\, and encouraged by a morning of powerful stories and meaningful conversation. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\n\nWHEN:\nFriday\, March 27\, 2026\n 8:00 am – 9:30 am\nWHERE:\nHightopps Backstage Grille\n 2306 York Road\n Timonium\, MD\nCOST:\nFREE for Members\n Guests: $20\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Premier Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Leadership Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A CBNB SPONSOR!  Learn More>>\nFind CBNB on Facebook! URL:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/march-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Hightopps Backstage Grille\, 2306 York Road\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March-2026-Kevin-Wells-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T093000 DTSTAMP:20260614T081755 CREATED:20260407T162101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190348Z UID:10000041-1777017600-1777023000@www.cbnbaltimore.org SUMMARY:April Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Faith In Action: Leadership\, Decisions\, and Life Transitions \n\n\n\n\nThe Catholic Business Network of Baltimore is honored to welcome Bill McCarthy as our April speaker. Bill was Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore\, Maryland’s largest private provider of human services for 16 years\, and had distinguished careers in finance and law prior to his nonprofit work. Now retired\, Bill will be speaking on a wide range of topics including life and career transitions\, a journey of faith following/living the Gospel of Matthew\, high stakes decision making that impacts lives and so much more. You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to learn and grow with Bill’s wide range of experiences and connections!  \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\nWHEN:\nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\n 8:00 am – 9:30 am\nWHERE:\nHightopps Backstage Grille\n 2306 York Road\n Timonium\, MD\nCOST:\nFREE for Members\n Guests: $20\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor\, Helping Up Mission!\n \nThank you to CBNB’s Premier Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Leadership Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A CBNB SPONSOR!  Learn More>>\nFind CBNB on Facebook! URL:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/april-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hightopps Backstage Grille\, 2306 York Road\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-2026-Bill-McCarthy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T093000 DTSTAMP:20260614T081755 CREATED:20260422T151242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T150035Z UID:10000042-1779436800-1779442200@www.cbnbaltimore.org SUMMARY:May Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:From Pain to Purpose: Climbing Toward a Life of Meaning \n\n\n\n\nCBNB is honored to welcome Andrew Buerger as our May 22 guest speaker. Andrew is an award‑winning entrepreneur\, TEDx speaker\, and the founder of Climb for Hope. After facing profound personal loss and illness within his family\, Andrew discovered a deeper calling to transform pain into purpose. Through compelling mountaineering stories and hard‑earned leadership lessons\, he inspires audiences to persevere through challenges\, lead with intention\, and live out their mission with courage and faith. His message resonates deeply with faith‑driven professionals seeking to integrate purpose\, resilience\, and service into their business and personal lives. \nWe invite CBNB members to support Climb for Hope\, the nonprofit Andrew founded to advance breast cancer and multiple sclerosis research. Climb for Hope turns physical challenges into pathways of hope—raising critical funds while reminding us that perseverance and service go hand in hand. As Scripture teaches\, “Let us not grow weary of doing good\, for in due season we shall reap\, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). Your generous donation is a tangible way to live out our faith\, helping bring healing and hope to others while advancing life‑saving research.\nLearn more and consider making a donation by clicking here.  \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n\n\nWHEN:\nFriday\, May 22\, 2026\n 8:00 am – 9:30 am\nWHERE:\nHightopps Backstage Grille\n 2306 York Road\n Timonium\, MD\nCOST:\nFREE for Members\n Guests: $20\n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor\, Gallagher!\n \n\n \nThank you to CBNB’s Premier Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Leadership Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A CBNB SPONSOR!  Learn More>>\nFind CBNB on Facebook! URL:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/may-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hightopps Backstage Grille\, 2306 York Road\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-2026-Andrew-Buerger.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000 DTSTAMP:20260614T081756 CREATED:20260602T142857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T184930Z UID:10000043-1782806400-1782813600@www.cbnbaltimore.org SUMMARY:2026 Catholic Leadership Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n June 30\, 2026 – 8:00 – 10:00 AM\nJoin the Catholic Business Network of Baltimore and Archbishop William E. Lori for CBNB’s annual Catholic Leadership Breakfast and the presentation of CBNB’s 2026 Catholic Business Leadership Award! \nEdward J. Fortunato is the Chief Economist of Constellation Energy\, where he analyzes global and domestic economic trends and their implications for the company. Over more than two decades with Exelon and Constellation\, Ed has held numerous leadership roles\, including managing proprietary trading\, leading short-term analytics\, and directing fundamental market analysis. Prior to joining Constellation\, he served as Vice President of Natural Gas Trading at Merrill Lynch Global Commodities and as a Senior Energy Trader at Edison Mission Energy. He began his career trading oil\, natural gas\, and other commodities. \nEd holds an MBA with high honors in finance from Boston University and a BBA from Baruch College. Beyond his professional accomplishments\, Ed is deeply committed to faith-based leadership and service within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Since relocating to Maryland in 2012\, he has been an active member of the Catholic community\, serving on the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Board of Financial Administration. \nHe is the Chair of the Board for the Partners in Excellence Scholarship Program\, a vital Archdiocesan ministry that provides need-based scholarships to help low-income families access Catholic education and break the cycle of poverty in Baltimore City. Through this work\, Ed has played an important role in expanding educational opportunity and strengthening Catholic schools and communities across the region. \nHis broader commitment to service includes involvement with local ministries supporting individuals in need and advancing educational and community initiatives\, reflecting his dedication to living out the values of faith\, stewardship\, and service. \nOriginally from St. Finbar Parish in Brooklyn\, New York\, Ed now resides in Ellicott City\, Maryland with his wife\, Sarah\, their son Hank\, and their dog\, Dozer. \nArchbishop William E. Lori will be joining us to present this prestigious award to Mr. Fortunato. We encourage you to register early as tickets will go fast! \nWHEN:Tuesday\, June 30\, 20268:00 – 10:00 am \nWHERE:Loyola University MarylandAndrew White Student Center4th Floor Program RoomBaltimore\, MD 21210Map & Parking Information \nCOST:Members: $40Non-Members: $60 \nEvent Sponsorships Available!  \nBREAKFAST SPONSOR – $250– Includes 2 Tickets to the Event– Logo Included on Website & All Social Media Channels– Logo Included on All Event Emails– Logo Included on All Event Print Materials \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Premier Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to CBNB’s Leadership Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Our Breakfast Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Sponsors help us to provide funds for CBNB’s Scholars Endowment Fund.\nPlease consider becoming a Sponsor and join us in supporting Catholic Education!\n Become A CBNB Sponsor\n  \n \n Register Now! URL:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/event/2026-leadership-breakfast/ LOCATION:Loyola University Maryland\, 4501 N. Charles Street\, Baltimore\, 21210\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cbnbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CBNB-Leadership-Breakfast-2026.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR